Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieSeafood sold by the pound, plus Latin-style prepared eats offered in this snug local fish market.
1609 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan 10040What to order: Seafood Soup · Shrimp Patelito (Shrimp Patty) · Red Snapper (most liked)From Google Maps reviews.
I had a very disappointing experience at this seafood restaurant last night. I stood in line for a long time waiting to place my order, but the staff completely ignored me. It seemed like they were only paying attention to customers who spoke Spanish, which made me feel unwelcome and overlooked. Every customer deserves the same level of service, regardless of the language they speak. I was also concerned about the quality of the food. The cooking oil tasted old and should be changed regularly t
This fish market always cook well, nice place and the service was quick, the soup fish is so good right here highly recommended.
Keep in mind that this is a fish market. You can buy fresh seafood to cook at home. They also sell cooked seafood, there are a few tables to sit and eat your food, there is also a bar area. The day that I visited the pescaderia, the floors were wet and slippery, and there was no toilet paper in the bathroom. We ordered crab pastelitos, soup, a seafood boil, 1 order of seafood rice, and 1 whole fried fish. The food was ok, but not impressive. The whole fish was mostly bones, and the little meat
From the May 4, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Live roaches were found on site.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.
Food surfaces are too worn or badly built to be properly cleaned.
Dishes and utensils weren't being properly washed and sanitized.
Pesticides were used or stored improperly, or applied by someone unlicensed.
Gaps, cracks, or clutter make it easy for pests to get in and nest.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.