Gone Fishing

So, this really is a new post. I've been promising so many of you guys to share the word on Pescado's. Over the holiday we recently found out that the Tuesday tapas would come to an end. So, I wanted to make sure I posted about this place so you all would get a chance to show some support to a place located right here in the burbs. Read on to find out more.

Name: Pescado’s
Location: 13124 Midlothian Turnpike
Price: Entrée with drink- $30 per person

Look, we’ve been to Pescado’s a few times and quite honestly, we’ve never had a bad meal. I think I’ve committed to writing about this place because we are very committed to saving it.

As many of you Richmonders know, places around here have a funny way of closing- fast. Additionally, being that I live all the way out in the burbs, I know that good creative food is hard to come by in my parts. Yes, a few places are cropping up slowly (see my up coming post about Jack’s on Hull St.). Nevertheless, with the onslaught of the new BW-3’s and death by Bonefish (or Fishbone as my Grammy likes to call it), it looks like we are awash with the chain restaurant.

So needless to say, we were shocked and extremely excited to find Pesacado’s which is hidden in “the village of Midlothian”. It’s located in the one of many strip malls in Midlo, and if you weren’t looking for it, you’d never find it.

The first time we went, I didn’t know what to expect. Pescado’s is a cross between Gulf Coast/ Mexican/Spanish featuring is fresh fish and seafood. At the time, it sounded like a lot and given the location, I had my doubts. But needless to say, I am convert. The décor is beachy with Spanish vibe and the dining is causal. As you enter, there is a bar that looks like a neighborhood hangout spot and has a nice mix of specialty drinks. I like the white sangria though the red is pretty good too.

Though the seafood is the star, I like to think the defining element of Pescado’s is the use of very fresh ingredients. Yes, you expect fresh fish, and being that I’ve been during the weekend and the middle of the week, I can attest to the fact that it is on point at all times. Nonetheless, the freshness doesn’t just end there. The chef, yes they have a real chef, puts together flavor combinations that are both visually pleasing and quite tasty. Everything from the sugar coated tortillas and fresh salsa to the crab cake appetizers were fresh. The dishes are quite colorful and parings are done very well. I’ve had the seafood enchilada’s which included a mix of crabmeat, shrimp, and vegetables wrapped in a flour tortilla. The enchilada was paired with what seem similar to a potato pancakes with what looks like a remoulade. Even the salad, which features micro greens from a local farm, is incredible with bits of pineapple and citrus vinaigrette. The scallops are also good, but obviously not as filling as the enchilada.

Honestly, I can’t say I’ve had a bad meal here and it always leaves a smile on your face and a stuffed tummy.