I just had lunch today at El's and that made for my fourth visit and I must say that this place moves from strength to strength. It seemed like an odd decision for them to open across the street from the hugely popular Globefish, but wise to the extent that El's can (and does) get spillover business. But it deserves to be a first choice (or at least an equal) in comparison with Globefish. El has a menu comprising a shocking 70 rolls and so far I've only sampled four, and have been coming back to two tried and true: an amazing avocado roll containing, and enrobed with, an ENTIRE avocado, and a "spicy tataki maki" with raw tuna inside, seared outside and spicy-sweet sauce all over- so good. But today I finally tried nigiri and fell in love with two gorgeous succulent pieces of unagi- at the best price in town ($2.50 currrently)- and they were not tiny. Rice is perfect too- and what great sunny service. I love this place! But I admit I have to sample more of the menu.
EDITED- I'm revising this place up to 5 stars after a few more visits; in fact El's is becoming an obsession for me as I try more things on the menu and the originality, creativity, quality and value become more apparent. It's leapfrogged past others to become my favourite sushi in Calgary- not bad for a place with a Korean chef! :-)