El Pescador Fish Market

El Pescador feels like a fisherman’s ledger turned lunch counter. Fish gleam in the chilled case, then show up charred and smoking on a plate or stuffed into a sandwich the size of a paperback. The swordfish sandwich, borrego style with avocado, has a seared crust and a buttery interior that hushes the table for a beat. Fish tacos are enormous and change with whatever came in that morning. The clam chowder is unapologetically full of clams. Counter service is brisk, the room smells of citrus, grill smoke, and fried batter, and families and locals elbow for stools at noon. Order at the front, grab a seat, and nurse a watermelon lemonade while you watch the crew work. Sit next to the display case and point; someone will bring it out hot and loud.