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Día de Pesca

4 star rating
based on 339 reviews

Categories: Mexican, Seafood  [Edit]

55 N Bascom Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 287-3722
Hours:

Mon-Sun. 10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Good for Groups:
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards:
No
Parking:
Street, Private Lot
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
$
Good for Kids:
Yes
Takes Reservations:
No
Delivery:
No
Take-out:
Yes
Waiter Service:
No
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Outdoor Seating:
Yes
Good for:
Lunch, Dinner
Alcohol:
None
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339 reviews for Día de Pesca

Review Highlights   

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"This place hands down has the best fish tacos ever." (in 129 reviews)
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"Get the breaded halibut taco, by far the best one on the menu." (in 28 reviews)
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"…for your seafood taco: tilapia, snapper, salmon, tuna, halibut, shark…" (in 9 reviews)
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Stacy B.

San Jose, CA

5 star rating
11/12/2009

Oh. My. Gawd.  I just had the most incredible meal here!  OK, it's now 9am the next day so actually I just had the leftovers for breakfast... but last night I had the most incredible meal here!  Never able to choose just one thing, I got the seafood combo (quesadilla, flautas, and nachos) for about $12 and here are the highlights:

1)  I love scallops.  They weren't supposed to be in my combo, but they granted my requested to use them on my nachos instead of, well, whatever it was going to be.  Was it just a pile of little bay scallops on top?  Nooooo!!!!!  These were *perfectly* seared large sea scallops.  Lip smack!  Really, they had me at the scallops.

2)  The tortillas of my quesadilla and flautas were so flakey, buttery, and light.  I've never in my life had flour tortillas that tasted like they were prepared by a pastry chef (but not sweet, obviously).  Now I'm not sure if I've been missing out on the real thing all my life, or if they have reinvented a food for the ages.

The portions were very generous - my quesadilla was jam-packed with crab and large shrimp.  Yes, that's crab, NOT krab.  The people were super helpful and friendly.  And it was a good atmopshere, despite being a parking lot.  I can't wait to go back and try some other items off the expansive menu.  Lunch, anyone?

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Francis L.

Fremont, CA

5 star rating
11/7/2009

From Horace K.'s recommendation, a bunch of us came here for lunch recently and I am absolutely blown away by how excellent the scallop taco and the fish taco was. The scallop is so fresh and I surprised anyone would put such a thing inside a taco of all things! And the breaded halibut fish taco was also so good that I can taste the fresh flaky AND moist fish inside all the breading.

One complaint is that you really wont get too full from two tacos alone. So prepare to get yourself three tacos instead and don't get the burritos since it seems like it's not the place to get those here. Order the right things are you shall leave here happy and have a GREAT rest of the day.

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Anna K.

Milpitas, CA

4 star rating
11/2/2009

We've drove by this place lots of times but never thought to stop and try the food until a couple of weeks back. It's on the corner and driving by it doesn't look that inviting but after parking, walking in and seeing the whole set up; it's bright and charming. It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon. We sat outside under the shaded umbrellas. .

My husband ordered the cheese quesadilla, bean burrito and nachos chamacos for the kids; caldo de mares (seven seas bouillabaisse), salad de casa and halibut & tuna tacos. The tacos were THE best I've ever had and I'm not even a fan of fish tacos. Everything was delicious. Service was great. The food is a bit pricey but worth it. You get what you pay for :)

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Patty T.

Arcadia, CA

5 star rating
11/4/2009

My friends took us here for lunch and they hyped the place up so much I was fairly sure I was going to think it was just ok. We pulled up to a parking lot, decorated with the most random lawn sculptures and patio furniture.  A "permanent roach coach" is what my friend calls it. We obediently followed their suggestions and only order the breaded halibut tacos, as well as some freshly made pineapple mango juice.  Upon first bite, I knew this was a good fish taco, but was it the best I ever had?  Was it better than the random food stand we ate fish tacos at in Mexico?  While I sat there under the patio umbrellas admiring the strange establishment, I have to say it was not....HOWEVER now that I'm back in LA, there's a weird part of me that craves those tacos and misses them.

HEAVEN it says in the sign, this is definitely fish taco heaven.

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Scott R.

Saratoga, CA

4 star rating
12/1/2009

Having eaten here about a dozen times, you can say I'm a fan. Everything from the shrimp and octopus cocktail to the fish taco's are good. My wife keeps ordering the seafood enchiladas. I think it's time she expanded her culinary horizon. I deducted a star for location and atmosphere, but the staff and food are top notch.

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Cathleen W.

San Jose, CA

5 star rating
11/30/2009

OMG ~ Their scallop tacos are to die for! The wait was a bit long, maybe because my friend ordered enchiladas, however, it was worth the wait. I did order an Ahi Tuna taco too, but it was not as GREAT as the scallop taco I had! I highly recommend this place!!

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Steven P.

Los Gatos, CA

5 star rating
11/30/2009

O.K., I eat here 2-3 times a week. I have not eaten fish taco that rock as much as Dia de Pesca as when I lived in San Diego. Everything is awesome on the menu. For me it is either a shrimp burrito or the breaded Halibut tacos. Excellent!

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Stephanie J.

Fremont, CA

4 star rating
11/9/2009

came here because yelp reviews says this best fish tacos place in town...

we went there about 30 mins before they close...
ordered 4 fish tacos...
2 batter fried halibut and 2 talapia fish tacos...
$16 plus for 4 fish tacos... my first reaction was "wow, not cheap for a place like this."

there is y the 4 stars come into pic... they weren't even busy and wait for at least 15 mins for our fish tacos. C'mon now... it's was so cold at nite and how hard it is to make a fish taco?

luckily.... the fish tacos are very much to our liking.... very delish!!! the best I ever had? maybe so... I will come back again and try the other 2 fish tacos next time. I just hope that we dun have to wait so long next time.

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Anjelica M.

San Jose, CA

5 star rating
9/29/2009

This place alone has ignited me alive from my yelping dry spell. I have to tell everyone about it, it is my destiny. I tried it for the first time yesterday with my two buddies and MAN, Ohhh, MAN. GAME OVER. It was literally game over. I had the prawn taco and they put some prawns that ain' no joke in there. It is also delish and caused me great happiness.

So.. whattda you know. I wake up and what' s on my mind their fish tacos. So I get them again today. Oh those bad boys did something to me. I went over today and was their first customer. I had the breaded halibut and another prawn taco. And what more can I say? The breaded halibut was hit the spot. It was delish, beyond words. If you've ever seen "I love you, Man" and if Paul and Sydney had to go to a taco place in real life THIS WOULD BE THAT SPOT.  They'd engage in drunken conversation and not stop about how great the fish tacos are here. But as the review said below BYOB at your own discretion lol.

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tee w.

San Jose, CA

1 star rating
9/25/2009

So I was in search of a good mexican seafood just like I had when I was down in Mexico. This place has 4 star ratings and 300 something reviews, so me thinks it must be good.

No, I didn't go here with high hopes, but I was so very disappointed with my meal. I ordered ceviche and even decided to splurge on prawns instead of shrimp. I also got an order of chips and salsa and guac since my dining companions are crazy about guac. Guac is okay, but salsa is not so good, in my opinion. Maybe I'm used to chunky salsa where you can spot cilantro, cut up tomatoes, and chillis, here it's just like a paste.

We all ordered variety of fish tacos, since everyone said the fish tacos are the best in town. It is mediocre at best. I think Wahoo's has better fish tacos. Seriously. And I don't even like Wahoo's and I love fish.

The fish has no taste. I got the battered snapper and it didn't taste fresh. The taco tasted bland, despite the mayo and vegetable on top of the fish. The hot sauce was very good though. If it wasn't for that hot sauce I don't think I will be able to finish my taco.

Anyway, I gave the ceviche to my friend since I can't eat it. Again, it didn't taste fresh and there were not enough stuff in it to make it taste good. Where are the onions, cilantro, pineapple? And btw, a slice of lime does not make a ceviche.

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Steven H.

San Jose, CA

4 star rating
10/7/2009

Pros: Great seafood tacos/burritos.
Outdoor seating.

Cons: With most seafood tacos/burritos, you won't get as much meat as you would if ordered lets say carne asada or chicken.

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bart m.

San Francisco, CA

3 star rating
9/14/2009

So I'm driving through San Jose on a Sunday morning looking for a place to eat. Being the adventurous soul I am, I go off my beaten path a bit hoping that I just might get lucky and discover a little gem. After a bit of searching along Bascom Avenue I spot what appears to be a brightly colored oasis. I definitely need to investigate...

So here I am at Dia de Pesca!. I'm recalling faint memories of my travels to Mexico. I'm starting to look for the Sea of Cortez on the horizon.

I believe I might just be their first customer of the day. I did notice that their specialty is fish tacos so I have to give this a shot. My typical taquiera taco order is one carne asada and one carnitas. They don't have carnitas - FAIL. They do, however, have 9 different fish tacos! Ok, so I order a tilapia taco and a carne asada taco with a watermelon fresca.

I find a nice mosaic table out side with a view under a palm tree. The outdoor seating pretty much makes this place as it really does look like an oasis in the middle of a concrete jungle near down-town. I'm now able to fully engage my fantasy.

My order arrived after a bit of a  wait, which is oh so typical in Mexico. This further enhances my dining pleasure.

So here's the wrap - the carne asada taco was very salty and the fish taco was pretty bland. No tight pop or sizzle to the flavors. My day dreaming is now coming to an abrupt halt. I try to eek out any other pleasurable travel memories as I slowly sip the last few drops of my watermelon fresca. Can't say I'll hurry back but this might be an alternative for the weak dollar (my bill was $8+).

Beware - Parking is scarce. Use a side street.

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nick t.

Redwood City, CA

5 star rating
10/16/2009

If you want fish tacos, this is the place to go.  I've eaten at great fish taco places everywhere between San Diego and Seattle, and hands down, this place is the best.  I had a tilapia taco and a scallop taco.  The scallop taco almost made me weepy, it was so good.

They cook the food out of the back of a taco truck that seems to be permanently parked at the property, but I'll tell you all, this place will rock your world.

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Connie C.

Sunnyvale, CA

3 star rating
10/5/2009 2 photos

We were craving fish tacos this weekend and were so excited when we found this place on Yelp.  But alas, I thought it was just OK and was a little disappointed to be honest.

Chips & Salsa - Average. How can you go wrong really?

Halibut & Snapper tacos - We had both the fried and grilled versions. Topped with cabbage and salsa.  The fish was fresh, but it was too bland overall.  I had to douse it in the salsa that came with our basket of chips.

Mango agua fresca - Love fresh fruit juice! One flavor made fresh daily.

Atmosphere - This place reminds me of LA (in a good way).  The food is made in a truck parked in a lot.  The seating is all outdoors with various patio furniture and umbrellas. Charming.

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Nicole W.

San Jose, CA

3 star rating
11/6/2009

this place is located near my office so i decided to stop in for lunch since it had so many reviews. i ordered 4 tacos: shrimp, carne asada, halibut and pork plus chips and salsa (that was for 2 people!).

the tacos were decent but nothing to write home about. carne asada was my favorite. the chips/salsa was a waste of money. stale and flavorless.

still searching for tacos as good as the ones i ate while in college in tucson, az...

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Ling H.

San Jose, CA

4 star rating
9/13/2009

Even though I bookmarked this place, I'm glad my bf remembered that I mentioned I wanted to try this place and suggested it the last time we were in the mood for Mexican! I must say that tacos here are great! I got the salmon taco and chicken taco and they were a LOT bigger than other places. Salmon was good and not dry at all. Chicken was really good as well, along with the chile verde, and REALLY good chips and salsa. Yum. Chips and salsa. ... I was full after the first taco and managed to finish half of my second one. Definitely a hidden gem and one I will be sure to re-visit! Oh, and the workers there are super nice! They even bring out the food for you!

Note: Cash only and no horchata! It's messy eating here so if you're trying to impress a date, I would go somewhere else.

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Gary J.

Santa Clara, CA

4 star rating
11/16/2009

This place is all about the fish tacos.  The fish and produce is fresh, you can eat outside and feel like you are in Cabo for the real deal.  The price is right, the surroundings colorful, and the tables even have broken tile tops.  I prefer my fish grilled and not deep fried in old grease.  The owner is cool and will chat it up with you if you catch him not too busy.  Do not set your expectations too high, Dia de Pesca is one step up from a food cart, oh yeah - it is a food cart or wagon as it may be.

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Lois H.

San Jose, CA

5 star rating
11/18/2009

This place is a fish shack so all snobs beware!!!  But if you can get past that it's a real find!!

Fish Tacos are not the first thing I order when we go for Mexican Food. The menu here is so extensive I was having a hard time deciding so I went with the 3 fish taco lunch special. Amazing!!! Everything was fresh, hot and tasty! This is a good value as well (lunch for 2 with sodas for less than $20.00.

You will be eating outside and the tables were clean and the eating area was picked up. They deliver your food to the table and the service was very fast.

We will be back and sending our Friends!  Fish Tacos are my new favorite!!

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Niki C.

Oakland, CA

4 star rating
9/21/2009

Nummers!

The bf and I were looking for a place that meets both of our requirements- I eat just about anything and he sniffs and whines about everything.  Mexican food is the holy moderator of the vegetarian/omnivore set and so we set out to find something good.

It was a warm day, with a nice breeze, and we were damn hungry. Enjoying the outdoors coupled with instant gratification factored highly in our assessment of iPhone Yelp suggestions and Dia de Pesca fit both of these requirements.

What a great choice! The chips and salsa were tasty (more salsa, please!) and my tacos were awesome. Chickenitza here I come! The Bf's veggie burrito was given an enthusiastic thumbs up (mouth too full to give any other opinion). Leftovers were still tasty in the hotel room a few hours later.

Looking for quick, casual and fun with good food? Definitely the place to go. And the price is right, too.

Next time I get that amazing looking seafood cocktail that I kept seeing folks shovel in their mouths!

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Richard H.

Capitola, CA

4 star rating
9/27/2009

I think tee went somewhere else; this place is GREAT!

My wife said that it's sort of L.A., but in a good way. It's mellow with great outdoor seating (and some inside too).

Most places are "fish tacos or not fish tacos" This place actually talks about fish *by name*: what kind of fish do you want? do you want it grilled or breaded and fried? Do you want a whole wheat tortilla, spinach, corn, or wheat?

They also have clam chowder (white, I'm sorry to say) as well as bouillabaisse. These people are serious about serving good fish.

Very reasonable prices and great value. Note that they take cash only, so be prepared.

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G M.

San Jose, CA

1 star rating
11/8/2009

Over-rated, very "white"-tasting food. No spice, shrimp not flavorful. Over-priced for a place without a roof. Nice potted plants though.

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petri y.

San Francisco, CA

5 star rating
9/28/2009

Wow this place is great. Went here on a wim due to yelp reviews since we were in SJ. got there at 3pm, and it was empty except for a few other patrons. Full menu with your usual mexican items with a bunch of seafood options, scallop, halibut, tuna, ceviche, and yummy fresh and cold frescas.

We had:

tacos:

halibut
scallop
beef
special chickenitza
ceviche mixto tostada with shrimp x2
chips n salsa
cantelope fresca
watermelon fresca
$26 for everything.

Everything was fresh, tasty and delicious. I especially liked the ceviche mixto tostada,nice and tangy, cold, fresh, with lots of seafood.

the tacos came with some slice cabbage, with a nice dressing on it which complimented the  taco very nicely.

This is a little taco truck converted into an outdoor restaurant, they have cute little tables with umbrellas shading you from the sun and everything is very clean. Good service, food came out fast. I assume at normal lunch times this place would be packed.

A must hit in the SJ area! next time I will try the seafood soup.

Amy

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Alex D.

San Francisco, CA

5 star rating
11/4/2009

I love the atmosphere here, on a sunny day it's hard to beat this colorful tropical location, despite the fact its located in a parking lot on a busy stretch of Bascom Avenue. More importantly, the food here rocks. The fish tacos are spot on, the breaded halibut is my definition of the perfect fish taco (Nicks Crispy Taco's in SF should come and take a lesson). Don't feel limited to just the halibut though, they have lots of fish to choose from ranging from Snapper to Scallop to Shark, all fresh and delicious. The ceviche here is also great as is the Agua Fresca. As far as lunch options go in this area this place takes the cake.

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Eugenia L.

San Jose, CA

4 star rating
9/9/2009

This place was so good, I decided to write my FIRST review about it. Yay yelp! Yay me!

So when my homie and I rolled up to this place, we thought it was a pottery shop. There were potted plants everywhere! Lined in the parking lot, behind the parking lot, in the parking lot. You get it. We'd never been there before and so we stood in line for about 15 minutes trying to decide what to get. Luckily for us, the line was long and it saved me from being labeled "that indecisive asian girl at the taco truck." I ended up getting the salmon taco and some chips and salsa. My friend got the shrimp ceviche and the tilapia taco.

Time passes, we get our chips and salsa. The chips weren't as crunchy as I'd like and the salsa was a little funky for me. The guy was very nice about giving us guacamole though. FREE! My favorite word. Some more time passes, we get our tacos. We eat our tacos and RIGHT after we bit into our tacos, our faces lit up. It was something to be remembered. My friend liked the shrimp ceviche a lot too. Fish was fresh, which is always a good thing. No one likes stinky fish. I ended up ordering another round of tacos for us. It was glorious. I'm coming back to conquer the burrito.

Thumbs up, Dia de Pesca, thumbs up.

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scott p.

San Jose, CA

3 star rating
9/21/2009

The battered halibut tacos were awesome!  Tried the shrimp tacos, they were a little bland; needed a little extra kick.  Next time will skip the chips and guac, the chips were made by the  restaurant (I am guessing) and some were crispy while others were just limp, oily tortillas.

I say, stick with the halibut tacos, they crank out a lot of them and are  good at it.  Squeeze some lime on them and enjoy!

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Keb C.

San Jose, CA

2 star rating
11/8/2009

I finally got around to trying this place and was looking forward to the octopus, which was good and fresh, though chopped up finer than I was hoping.  I ordered it in a "regular" burrito, since I don't like cheese and sour cream.

Well, it turned out that the "tomatillo salsa" inside is not green at all, but is some kind of watery mayo-based sauce.  Blech, that instantly ruined it for me.  I managed to eat some of it, but not much before throwing it in the trash.  I really wanted more of the octopus.

The rice and beans in the good-sized burrito did seem a bit bland, and there wasn't much pico de gallo for flavor either.  Nothing could get me past that water-mayo sauce.  I love seafood, so I'll probably persevere and try it again here some day, but not tomorrow--without the mayo sauce.  The pineapple-mango drink was excellent.

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Katrina R.

Foster City, CA

5 star rating
9/7/2009

BEST fish tacos I've had. They use a variety of different types of fish, cooked in a variety of ways.Breaded, grilled -  you decide. I've gone 3 times in the last two weeks and it's hit the spot every time. It's a nice atmosphere for a warm day - you can eat outside under the umbrellas or indoors in the air-conditioned room. The folks that work there are very friendly, especially the owner, Xavier.

Oh, and the sifood sampler was soo good, too! I think it had crab quesadillas, flautas, nachos, beans and cheese. It was more than enough for my boyfriend and I to share.

My mouth is salivating right now just thinking about this place. Seriously.

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Ed r.

Palo Alto, CA

5 star rating
10/20/2009 1 photo

Taco truck permanently parked on Bascom serving perfect fish tacos. Lots of variety of fresh seafood. I had a breaded fish taco and a shrimp taco. Excellent sauce and good corn tortillas. Wow! One of two places in the bay area with excellent fish tacos. Don't bother with anything else.

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Mary C.

San Jose, CA

5 star rating
9/27/2009 1 photo

Super yummie fish taco's (breaded halibut). I have been there before but for some reason last week I went three times for lunch. 2 fish taco's and a soda was $8.75, I'd say a little on the pricey side but worth it.  

Parking is limited, they might have maybe 5 spots in their parking lot, then it's street parking, which isn't plentiful either.

Very clean!

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Andrew S.

San Jose, CA

5 star rating
7/29/2009

Holy Jesus... I love Dia de Pesca so much I want to take it behind a middle school and get it pregnant. It's pretty tough to do Mexican seafood correctly, but Dia de Pesca knocks it out of the park.

The setup is rather unassuming... just a trailer in a parking lot right off of San Carlos and Bascom, but don't let that fool you- they come correct. Didn't your Momma every teach you the best places are typically the tiny ones? That's because they don't need to jack you off with fancy decor/surroundings to distract you from the subpar food (ahem, Santana Row).

That being said- the shrimp quesadilla is to die for. Be warned, it's rather large so unless you're a human trashcan like me you may want to share it. The tacos are fantastic as well- the crab, salmon, snapper and shrimp tacos are worth a try. The tilapia... not so much, it kinda tastes like what it eats- but that is an overarching characteristic of the fish itself, rather than a commentary on it at this establishment.

So head on down there, sit outside, enjoy the sun and some super-chronic "Sifood". And be sure to bring cash, as they don't accept cards.

On the Scale of Legitimacy Dia de Pesca gets Quetzalcoatl, chosen son of Mixcoatl status.

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ella a.

Daly City, CA

5 star rating
Updated - 7/21/2009

The juices they make from fresh fruit are incredible! First time I had a peach juice and today it was honeydew. SO good.

Got the breaded halibut again cuz it was just that good. I also tried the mixed seafood  with the crispy taco underneath.  THe ceviche was fresh and tasty and if you give it a couple minutes, the crispy taco absorbs some of the liquid and then you can take bites of it so it just melts in your mouth.

I wish this place was closer to my house!

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  • 5 star rating
    7/16/2009

    This spot IS all its cracked up to be. The breaded tilapia tacos with pico de gallo and avocado… Read more »

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Regina B.

Santa Clara, CA

4 star rating
8/30/2009

Came here straight from the mall today.. starving!  I yelped for burritos on my phone and found this.  

I ordered a grande carne asada burrito, one prawn taco and one halibut for my boyfriend and I.  Delicious!!  we shared everything.  Very light, not greasy.. the carne asada was really tender and yummy!  With two Jarritos my total was roughly $20.  The parking situation is kinda rough, and they take cash only!  I never carry any but got lucky today.  if you forget they have an atm :)

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Fred F.

Scottsdale, AZ

5 star rating
7/8/2009

I had to find out for myself.

Rumor has it that you can get AWESOME fish tacos anywhere in California (seriously!). I spend part of the year in the bay area and the rest of the year in Phoenix/Scottsdale where, apparently, the fish tacos don't compare.

So, I did a little yelp research and visited Dia de Pesca based on the reviews.  While I haven't tasted a fish taco from every restaurant in the Phoenix area or all of California, this place would be hard to beat! Damn! That's a VERY good fish taco. Fresh, tasty, just enough of everything else to accompany the fish and the price was reasonable ($3.25).

Nice job California. I reserve the right to crown a new victor in AZ though so don't get cocky!

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R G.

San Jose, CA

1 star rating
11/15/2009

THIS PLACE IS HORRIBLE!!!!! I went there b/c of the rave reviews of friends/family and was terribly disappointed for 2 main reasons
1st--- the tacos are HOW MUCH??? WTF!!!!!! They are crazy for charging $3.85/ fish taco. So after the initial sticker shock, i proceeded to order 1 Halibut and 1 Carne Asada (used as the "gauge of quality").
2nd---(Hope you like microwaved meat and tortillas) now the food arrives...they use corn tortillas, approx 5" in diameter =O...wow...they are big so watch out! At this point I am STARVING...first bite , and the "WTF" happened again!!! Did they microwave this?!?!?! Oh, what, because I'm White its okay to microwave my tortilla?!?!? ahhhhhh!!!!!  
The Carne Asada was T-H-E   W-O-R-S-T  i have ever had ( and i eat this stuff weekly...at least during the last 15 years) . The meat was hot, cut into chunks, but the worst flavor (or lack thereof) ever! NEVER will I return to this establishment!!!!!!!!!!

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Wen C.

San Jose, CA

2 star rating
8/2/2009 2 photos

I immediately noticed the nice shady, relaxing outdoor atmosphere when I first arrive. I really like the sign on the street for some reason, reminds me of Sin City.

The menu is pretty challenging and quite overwhelming. Luckily I knew what I wanted to try, the halibut and tilapia tacos. I opted to get them grilled to cut back on some fat i don't need more of. We also order the standard chips and salsa and my bf ordered the carne asada tacos instead being the carnivore as he is.

Service here is excellent, I like how the cooks bring your food to your table. Hearing so many rave reviews, I expected a lot more that what I tried. My fish tacos were really bland, didn't have much flavor or anything. The taco definitely lacked a signature sauce that stands out as well. I definitely would choose Wahoo's (as authentic as that sounds) fish tacos over the ones I had here.

I got to eat the rest of my bf's carne asada taco, I felt it was lot better than my fish tacos. The only weird thing was they garnished the meat tacos with the same cabbage and stuff that comes with the seafood ones. The salsa was pretty good though because it was spicy up to our standards.

I came back here today to try the halibut taco because my friend told me I had to try it breaded. I also ordered the chicken taco and clam chowder to try. Yet another disappointment, the fried Halibut was bland as well, the clam chowder tasted like the stuff in the cans and my chicken taco made me lose my appetite because the quality of the meat was awful.

I might be back here to try the other offerings since I do love the dining atmosphere and service here.

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Kristen K.

Santa Clara, CA

5 star rating
10/15/2009

A co-worker took me here for lunch earlier today.  OMG this place is amazing.  Everything on the menu looked so good I couldn't decide.  I ended up getting a shrimp taco and mixed seafood ceviche tostada. The portions are larger than I expected (I've been shaded once too many times).  The shrimps used in the taco were fairly large and plentiful.  The ceviche had some diced octopus, some shrimp, some fresh crab meat and mixed with either diced cucumbers or a melon (couldn't quite tell) but together worked perfectly.   Topped with some habanero sauce it was dee-lish!  Will definitely be back here again and going to recruit some more fans.

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Gaby C.

San Jose, CA

4 star rating
8/21/2009

I found this place, while getting a pedicure down the street one day....My sister and I were starving and we saw this place, and so we ran over to grab some food.  We both got tacos and to our surprise, they were absolutely delicious! I honestly think these are the best tacos I have ever eaten.  The fried fish taco is amazing! The carne asada one is delicious too! Their tacos are filled with plenty of meat and various toppings depending on which taco you order.  Everything is very fresh tasting and has the perfect amount of seasoning.  There is a lot of outside seating and it's great to just sit back on a nice, sunny day and enjoy their food! I absolutely love this place and will be coming back for a long, long time.

Oh, and they only take cash, but there is an ATM on-site as well.

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Beini Q.

San Jose, CA

4 star rating
Updated - 10/7/2009

so I went back to try the fish tacos and they were really, really good. This is the only thing that I would get here. My only complaint as with the burritos is that they put way too much cabbage. and they are not the cheapest so them overstuffing their food with rice and cabbage is unreasonable.

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Archie G.

San Jose, CA

3 star rating
6/8/2009

The menu is a joke for anyone who speaks even the simplest Spanish.

Sí Food? Technically, that means "Yes" Food. And not "Sea" Food. The correct term might have been "mariscos" or maybe even "comida del mar." But whatever, what do you expect from place that serves comida "Mejicana?"

Maybe the owners have an Aztec background and prefer to use the alternate spelling México and Mexicana.

Anyway, as for the food, it is solid. They are good sized fish tacos and two should be enough for most appetites. You have your choice of different types of meats such as tilapia, halibut, crab, octopus, prawns, etc.

Unfortunately, the fish is not that fresh and it smells that way. And my prawn taco had only two medium sized prawns inside and a lot of cabbage.

The ceviche was also decent, but nothing that is going to make me drive across town for. So this place is what it is: a taco truck that serves decent sea food, but nothing more.

Luckily, the food was decent and not disgusting so I don't have call this "No" Food. And "no" in Spanish is the same as English, so technically, it would end up making more sense.

Maybe I should have written their menu?

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Charlie L.

San Jose, CA

4 star rating
8/13/2009 3 photos

I think this place is pretty good, it's worthy of my 4 stars, but it doesn't hit the 5 star mark.

Why not 5 stars?  Well, I take into account price, taste, and quantity of food.

The price is so so, it's on the moderate side, and the servings are decent, but not large like some places, and the taste is there too, but I've had better.  I honestly would love to give more stars, but I cannot.

The thing that sets this place apart from others is that they have oysters on half shells and they have the BEST, that's right THE BEST shrimp cocktails.  Their shrimp cocktails house large meaty shrimp, and the cocktail itself tastes great.  I would come back here just for that and only that.  However, if I really wanted a tasty burrito, I would have to go elsewhere.

I say give them a try if you're in the area.

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