Chico's - El Pescador

There's a reason people's busloads show up this weekend. The food is some of the best we had in three visits in Chacala, and the local specialty, huanchinango zarandeado, is served here. Basically, it is a wood fired BBQ red snapper. You can order by single plate or for a larger group. We ordered for 4 people and were served 2 whole fish. Although it only came with tortillas and we didn't order pages, that and four coronas were enough to smile at our faces. It was really crisp, moist and smokey amazing, although my husband said it was even better in the previous night (if I didn't go to the family for dinner).

Most people come here for the Pescado zarandeado. This is a speciality of the region and is excellent. But we had it up and down on the coast and wanted something else. The Ceviche was very good, but the shrimps were the best we ever had in Mexico. Jam packed with the tenderest shrimps and full taste. You can say that these are made to order.

Several of us had the lobster tails, they were of good size for spiney lobster and tasty as well, the usual veggies and rice, and a reasonable price. Another couple had empanadas, they did not give them a good rating

Service was prompt friendly. I ordered the zarandeado and was asked if I wanted to pick the fish out myself. I declined. I asked for a small one. I’m not sure what the fuss is all about. It was flaky but full of bones, of course scales. Not that flavorful in my opinion. Margarita was just OK.

Mesero muy grocero y los platillos muy sencillos en cantidad y sabor. Probablemente no fue nuestro dia en Chico's, creo que explorare otras opciones para la proxima.