A good fish taco joint is a great find. If you are in the LA area, you are in luck! Here are he best fish taco places in Los Angeles.
L.A.’s best fish tacos
Ricky’s Fish Tacos
Eastside
Yes, we hear you, haters—Ricky’s Fish Tacos doesn’t make their own tortillas, and in other Ensenada-style tacos you can occasionally find more traditional angel shark instead of the cheaper basa catfish used here. But there’s some serious deep fryer magic going on at Ricky’s, and you can usually find specials like lobster or smoked marlin to round out the menu. Crunchy oregano-flecked batter surrounds fluffy fish and shrimp to make amazing deep-fried pillows of flavor. Crisp jalapeño slices and a smoky red salsa add wonderful kick, making for a fantastic fish taco ($3.50) that packs more than a few crave-worthy bites. We aren’t the only ones who feel this way—expect a line. Check Twitter to confirm the truck’s hours each day.
Guerrilla Tacos
Downtown
Now that Guerrilla Tacos has its own brick-and-mortar restaurant, you no longer have to chase down Wes Avila’s taco truck—which means you can find some of the best tacos in L.A. in the Arts District whenever the craving strikes. If you’re lucky, a fish taco will be on the slate, most likely a battered wild-cod variety with chipotle crema. If prices seem high, just remember that the quality of local and organic ingredients used here are expensive—and worth it (prices range from about $5 to $10 per taco).
Coni’Seafood
Inglewood
The low-key decor and ambience at Coni’Seafood might best be described as “chill.” The food, however, is spicy and vibrant. You’ll find three types of fish tacos here: the crunchy battered fish tacos with spicy crema and slaw; the smoked marlin and cheese tacos, which are fried whole for a crispy, greasy treat; and the shrimp tacos with sautéed vegetables. Order a few, but the most popular dish here is the pescado zarandeado (grilled snook) which takes half an hour to prepare after you order it—request some tortillas on the side and you can turn this dish into delicious fish tacos, too.
Best Fish Taco in Ensenada
Los Feliz
If the name doesn’t tip you off, Best Fish Taco in Ensanada serves some damn fine fish tacos. Are they the best? That’s up to your own discretion, but we know people who will defend that statement to the death. The small, colorful eatery with a thatched patio feels like a tropical break from the busy streets of nearby Hollywood and Hillhurst, one where the menu is simple and to the point: fish tacos for $1.95, shrimp tacos for $2.50 and drinks for $1.
Mariscos Jalisco
East Los Angeles
One of the longstanding heroes of the old-school taco trucks—a.k.a. loncheros—Mariscos Jalisco has earned a deservedly loyal and devoted following. Their signature tacos dorado de camaron live up to the hype with flavorful and fresh shrimp folded into a corn tortilla that is then fried to a golden brown and topped with thick slices of avocado and a vibrant and complex salsa roja. You’ll also want to save room for their legendary tostadas such as the Poseidon, which comes topped with shrimp ceviche, octopus and a fiery red aguachile of shrimp. Follow them on Twitter and don’t forget to bring cash.
Guisados
Echo Park
Handmade tortillas are made to order and filled with grilled white fish, black beans, chile arbol, pico de gallo, cabbage and an avocado-cilantro crema. If you’re looking for a different seafood option, they offer a fajita-style shrimp taco with onions, peppers and chipotle cream. Most locations feature some sort of patio seating, but if you wind up indoors, watch the kitchen in action as you dig into the mouthwatering tacos—washed down with refreshingly tart jamaica aqua fresca or creamy, spiced horchata.
Tacos Baja Ensenada
East Los Angeles
This beloved Whittier spot makes a classic street-food–style fish taco just the way you’d picture it: with crunchy, battered sea bass, cabbage-and-tomato slaw, crema and red salsa. For a little variation, try a Baja taco with a mix of both shrimp and fish served inside a flour tortilla. Wednesdays are particularly crowded here for the 99-cent fish tacos special, but the busy kitchen staff keeps the line moving. Order a couple tacos, then head to the condiments bar to grab some limes and roasted yellow peppers dusted with chili powder, and enjoy a simple coastal-inspired meal.
El Coraloense
South
With one owner hailing from Nayarit and the other from Sinaloa, the influence of both coastal regions mingles at this small eatery, resulting in an extensive seafood menu that includes a variety of flavorful fish ceviches and tacos. We love the taco a la diabla, which can be ordered with either fried shrimp or fried fish and comes on a bed of cheese in the tortilla—add some house-made salsa for more kick.
Petty Cash TaquerĂa
Fairfax/Beverly/La Brea/Third St.
We’re inclined to enjoy all tacos at Petty Cash Taqueria, mostly due to the freshly made corn tortillas and great house-made salsas. But the fish taco here features a beer-battered piece of rockfish with a little crema, cabbage and pico on one of those non-GMO fresh tortillas. Be sure to add some of their green salsa (pineapple, tomatillos and chillies) and red salsa (roasted tomatoes and chillies) to finish off the balanced taco. There is a catch: The little tacos cost $7 apiece. But if you’re in need of a fish taco and you’re ready to splurge, you’ll enjoy this well-made morsel.
Fishing With Dynamite
Manhattan/Hermosa/Redondo
David LeFevre’s upscale seafood shack is always one of our go-tos when we’re craving briny bivalves, fresh fried fish, or some grilled fish for two. Unsurprisingly, his fish tacos also blow us out of the water like, well, dynamite: Served simply on house-made tortillas, the grilled mahi mahi is tender and warm, then gets cooled off with a mound of cabbage. The best part? It’s all topped off with a little extra crunch, courtesy some chicharrones. Supplement with a few oysters and clams from the raw bar, and you’ll sate your seafood cravings in no time.
All credit for this article goes to TimeOut. https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/restaurants/the-best-fish-tacos-in-los-angeles
