El Gordo Seafood

About El Gordo Seafood

El Gordo Seafood is a restaurant located at 451 W Davis St in Dallas, TX 75208, within the Bishop Arts District. It specializes in Mexican seafood, offering a menu that includes various fried seafood baskets, tacos, ceviche, and aguachile. The establishment also serves seafood boils with options like shrimp and crab legs. Patrons can find a selection of Mexican dishes alongside their seafood offerings. Outdoor seating is available.

The Vibe

The atmosphere at El Gordo Seafood is generally described as lively and casual, with music often playing, sometimes at a high volume, particularly near the bar or during events like football Sundays. It features both indoor dining and a patio area, which includes a fire pit. Service experiences vary among guests, with some reporting attentive staff and others noting slow or inattentive service. The setting is suitable for casual outings and social gatherings, though some find the noise level challenging for conversation.

• lively
• casual
• family friendly
• outdoor seating

What's Good

• Aguachile

  $18.00

  Gulf shrimp marinated in lime juice and serrano peppers, served with avocado, red onions, cucumber, and saltine crackers.

• Shrimp Tacos

  $4.00

  Individual shrimp tacos are available, with Baja Cali Shrimp Tacos also offered, topped with sautéed vegetables and chipotle sauce.

• Oysters Preparados (12)

  $25.00

  Fresh oysters topped with ceviche and avocado, served over ice with horseradish, lemons, and cocktail sauce.

• Caldo De Mariscos

  $22.00

  A savory seafood caldo featuring shrimp, fish, pulpo, and crab legs with potatoes, carrots, and celery.

• Seafood Boil #4

  $65.00

  A large seafood boil combo including 1 lb of shrimp, 1 lb of crab legs, 1/2 lb of sausage, 2 corn, and 4 potatoes.

Perfect For

• casual dining
• family meal
• social gathering
• quick stop