-
-
daveola
Feb 24, 2008 10:11 AM
I've been tracking down all the fish taco locations I can find in SF for the past five years, and I'm pleased to see that there are far more options available now. My current favorite is Nick's, and yes, I definitely prefer the SoCal style fish taco. By far the best fish burrito I've ever had, anywhere, is at the car wash El Balazo (2560 Marin St). I know that El Balazo has other locations, but none of them compare to the one tucked in the corner of the massive car wash at Cesar Chavez and 101. Fantastic.
I've been keeping track of the restaurants I've found: http://daveola.com/Fish_Tacos/
I would love any submissions that I'm missing!›1 Reply -
I have no idea about the quality at this place, because I've never had a fish taco anywhere else, but they have good fish tacos at a place called Amante's in Northbeach. You can sit at the bar and have a coctail and two fish tacos (made with shredded cabbage) for $8 or $9. Amante's is on Green between Grant and Columbus
-
rabaja
Jul 20, 2007 03:40 PM
Had some excellent fish tacos last Sat morning at the Primavera stand at the Ferry Building Farmers market. They were moan out loud good, way better than anything else I've found in the city.
Perfectly crispy-battered fish on fresh tortillas(they were making them there, so I heard), with avocado and a nice hot salsa on top, plus cabbage, I was in heaven.
You can't get them every Saturday but when they have them, try them. They are devine.›7 Replies-
-
-
re: Lori SF
Just tried the fish tacos at Tres Agaves today.
They were fine. I liked the fish, I know others on the board have not. It was crispy enough on the outside, and the pieces where chunky. The tortillas were small which was a nice ratio to the filling. They serve it with a sweet pepper slaw. For me, this was the downside. I like the cabbage crunchy, and the slaw was not crispy. Overall, still good to eat in the range of what's in SF. The order comes with 4 small size , but filling tacos which my boyfriend and I split. Perfect portion for us.
-
re: rln
I was driving by Taqueria Sinaloa on International/22nd and was hungry so I stopped.
Maybe it was because I was hungry but the fish tacos were great this time around. In the past I thought they were only okay. While grilled (not Baja), they were very good...and at $1.25/ea. a huge bargain. The carnitas was very good as well. I'll be going back.
-
re: ML8000
Not in the city, but Baja Taqueria on Piedmont Ave. in Oakland has the closest to baja style fish tacos I have found in the Bay Area. Battered fish, cabbage, white sauce...much better than La Calaca Loca and Nick's, but still not the ones I dream about at night.
If you're up for grilled fish instead of battered (which really isn't a fish taco in my opinion but its own uniquely blissful dish) there is a taco stand at the gas station in Pescadero. Delicious! Mmmmmmmm...
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
saucy_girl
Jul 19, 2007 09:30 PM
Joe's Taco Lounge & Salsa in Mill Valley (382 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941 (415) 383-8164).
Their grilled snapper tacos (which they serve with a habanero mayo) are devine! Everything on their menu is great, and I also recommend you try their street burgers,and their grilled corn-on-the-cob (made with taco magic). But then again, everything is good there.
I took a friend from the CIty there, and he was so obsessed by the fish tacos that he went to at least 10 taco stands in the CIty before riding his bike over just to have the tacos. Enjoy!
›2 Replies-
re: saucy_girl
dhoffman1421
Jul 20, 2007 02:57 PM
Not in SF but Al's Fish and Chips in RC has excellent fish and shrimp tacos, fish $3.25 and Shrimp 3.50 I think. 2 corn tortillas per taco, shredded cabbage, dressing and topped with salsa cruda. Pretty goood clam chowder as well. Cuban American family run, small place. The shrimp tacos are the best choice with 3 huge battered/fried prawns. They will do grilled as opposed to fried on request.
-
-
You have to make them yourself if you want any good Mexican food north of Baja. I finally got sick of all the crappy Mexican in the States, and just started cooking it myself. Rick Bayless' book from the 80's, Authentic Mexican, was just reprinted. Use that, it's much better than anything you'll find in LA or SF.
Nobody eats burritos outside of border towns in Mexico and fish tacos are the easiest thing in the world to make at home. Fresh tortillas (emphasis on fresh--the cheapest corn ones that they sell at Trader Joes are about as authentic as you can get), some thinly sliced cabbage, sauce (1 part mayo, 1 part sour cream(mex crema if you wish) with some chipotle from the can with the adobo sauce) and some grilled or batter dipped cheap white fish (I use grilled salmon that I rubbed with salt, pepp, onion&garlic powder and chili powder). Put it in a tortilla and squeeze some lime on it and enjoy. 10 tacos for like $10 (depending on the quality of fish it could be as much as $20). Believe me, I make these for a crowd and people almost cry--they're that good and that easy, just don't overcook the fish and get as fresh tortillas as possible.
›5 Replies -
-
I have to disagree about Nick's. At best it's only okay IMO. $4.50 for one small fishy taco is just wrong. Yes, I know it might have been a bad day but I've heard the same from others.
Any way, I did a 2 week run where I tried a bunch of places (admittedly not all and these suggestions are great) and some were okay...but none matched the ideal. My comparo meter is SoCal and Baja and when I think of huge battered fish tacos (2x+ the size of Nick's) for $2.50...I laugh, then cry a little bit inside.
Seems a good/great Baja fish taco in SF is like NYC bagel or southern BBQ in SF...or decent Mexican food on the East Coast...not going to find it so now I'll stop my whining and wait until my next trip south.
-
-
I just tried La Parilla for the first time tonight and had the fish tacos. They were superb. The fish was in freshly fried bit-sized pieces on fresh tortillas, and they came with tasty fresh guacamole and a good and spicy house salsa. $8, served as a appetizer for two (dinner menu).
We also tried the huareches, a salad, and the oaxacan red mole enchiladas. It was all good, but the mole sauce particularly stood out. It had plenty of cinnamon and wasn't at all the typical red (that is, dark brown) mole you usually see in SF.
I'd go back.
-
-
-
Not quite in SF, but just a few minutes outside of it - Sausalito Taco Company on Bridgeway is really fantastic - both the fish taco (breaded and fried) and the "sausalito" w/ sauteed shrimp and veggies are amazing. Their horchata is pretty good too.
›4 Replies-
-
re: rln
My boyfriend and I finally made it to Sausalito Taco Company-- it's now our favorite fish taco in the Bay Area. (We have a favorite in LA). The fish is moist, perfectly battered (not too heavy), very generous portion, and topped with shredded cabbage. They give you salsas, all very fresh, and a crema in a bottle to put on your taco. Next time, I will ask for some lime wedges.
Our previous favorite in the Bay Area was Tacabuya. We still love them there too.
-
-
re: rworange
oh! I have only been to Nick's Crispy Tacos once (haven't been to La Calaca) - from a fading recollection, I think Sausalito Taco Co's fish is more lightly battered/ less oily, moist. Overall high fish to tortilla ratio. I remember Nick's to be heavier and I can't really pinpoint why. I do remember enjoying Nick's Crispy Tacos. My boyfriend and I didn't enjoy NCT physical setting much - we went on a Sat or Sun and it was clearly partied in the night before. This might have flavored our experience. We'll have to go back and re-visit. Much closer since we're in SF!
-
-
-
-
-
Melanie Wong
Jul 3, 2006 03:41 AM
I was excited to try La Taquiza today, but unfortunately, it was closed at 1:15pm (Sunday, July 2). Do you know what type of fish is used for the tacos? I think the two styles of fish tacos were priced at $3.25 or so on the overhead menu boards. The small list of Spanish wines by the glass includes some goodies such as Naia Rueda and Borsao.
It's located on the corner of Redwood and Solano (opposite the Unocal station), in the newly renovated shopping center with Vallergas market. The concierge at Silverado Country Club gave me the location when I couldn't pull it up in google. She tried it recently and said it was good and new.
La Taquiza storefront photo -
http://static.flickr.com/67/180358388... -
-
Atomica
Jun 30, 2006 01:47 PM
In the last couple of weeks we've tried and liked fish tacos at Taqueria San Jose (2830 Mission St.) and El Metate (2406 Bryant). Both are good but very different. The fish at San Jose seemed baked and a lot of it was flaked onto the taco. Quite a generous amount of fish for a small taco.
El Metate's fish taco uses a tiny fried filet. It's good, though I think they should use a little shredded cabbage on the taco instead of lettuce.
›1 Reply
