Awesome Baja-Style Fish Tacos, thank you Alex! (San Diego)

[Josh]

A while ago, Alex (kare_raisu) posted a review of a mariscos truck doing what he described as the best Baja-style fish tacos in SD. I've now been a couple of times, and can report that he wasn't kidding - these are some great fish tacos. Nicely fried, on fresh tortillas, with just the right amount of cabbage and white sauce. The salsas on hand are pretty good too, one habanero, and one chile de arbol (I think). They also have raw red onions w/ chilies and black pepper, which add a nice bite to the tacos.

The name of the truck is Mariscos El Pescador. Here's a map to the location:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&s...

Definitely worth your time. Fish tacos are only $1.25. I can't think of a better lunch for less than $4.

[cstr]

Went back today, had the Gobernador, probably the best I've had, this Marisco's truck has it going. The textures and flavor of the Gobernador was 'off the hook' great. Finished it off with a fish taco and broth which were also excellent. Can't go wrong for under $10.

[y6y6y6]

I just ate there. I'll have a longer review up later, but a quick take -

Easy to get to off the 5, and right by the road, in the Toys-r-Us parking lot.

Fish, fried shrimp, and gobernador tacos plus a soda and soup for $7 even.

Nice selection of sauces (rather than salsa), limes, and sour onions for garnish. Fresh tortillas. Tons of parking, a shade tent, but no tables. Rather a big crowd for a truck when I was there at noon, about 15 people.

Fish and fried shimp tacos were good but not outstanding. But the gobernador was seriously delicious. I'll be back to try some of the other stuff. The sauce are first rate and add a ton of flavor. The portions were a bit less than at German's, but not by much.

Recommended.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/y6y6y6/3...

[Josh]

Funny, the tostada mixta I saw there looked to be about 50% bigger than at German.

[y6y6y6]

Actually I can confirm that. One of the other customers had one, and it was pretty darn big. Looked delicious too.

So it might be more accurate to say that some portions are larger, some are smaller. But at the end of the day I think it should come down to quality, and I was very happy with that. And I don't think anyone would complain about value when a seafood lunch costs $7 and leaves you stuffed. Sorry if I left that impression.

[rquitaso]

some pictures from a visit this weekend:
http://tinyurl.com/yaa4fpv

thanks for the lowdown all. great stuff.

[Masa Assassin]

Here is the Link to the original post. regarding El Pescador.

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/524846

On a side note the owner of Kikos on 35th and University is related to the Owner of Mariscos German. Most of thier tacos are very similar and menus almost identical however I give the edge to German.

[kare_raisu]

Here's another link you might want to use one day guey http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/536474 while your at it.

[Masa Assassin]

OOPS I meant kikos on 35th and El Cajon

[kare_raisu]

This is the only place in SD I have seen offer Choros - Mussels. Thanks for refreshing everyone about the place Josh

[jasont]

Those sound great. How do they compare to the fried fish tacos at Mariscos German?
They are only a buck.

[Josh]

I don't think I've had the German tacos. I am too distracted by the tostada mixta and marlyn taco.

[Josh]

Just put down two of the baja-style, and a Gobernador. Have to say, I think their Gobernador gave German a serious run for the money.

[millerowski]

the link on the original post above is to a Toys R US. But I've seen the place written up elsewhere and can probably find it...thanks...

[Josh]

It's in the parking lot of the Toys R Us. That was the easiest thing to link to. It's on the eastern edge of the parking lot, on Industrial between L and Moss.

[jasont]

I'll have to give this place a try sometime. Try the fried fish tacos at German sometime, they are the best I've had so far.

[Josh]

I will for sure. My next visit to Mariscos El Pescador is going to be for their tostada mixta. Incredible looking ceviche on there.

[jayporter]

Josh, you should also check out (if you haven't already) Kiko's taco truck at 35th and El Cajon (NE corner). I think you'd dig it. To my palate it is just like street fish tacos in Ensenada.

[Josh]

Thanks for the tip, I will check it out.

[DiningDiva]

Josh, is that Chula Vista? If so, I think that's the same parking lot that has a truck doing Torta Ahogada. Supposed to be the best Torta Ahogada in SD. I know you're not doing the commodity meat bit any more, but if you're so inclined, or have a friend that's so inclined, that truck may also be worth some investigation.

[Josh]

Yeah, I saw that truck too. Dying to try it. I'm probably going to see if they'll do one without meat.