LA's fish taco scene runs deep, from Baja-style street stands to neighborhood mariscos joints that regulars have been loyal to for years. These are the spots that have figured out what makes a great fish taco: the crunch, the sauce, the cabbage, the whole thing.
Los Feliz · 1650 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
A nautical-themed counter in Los Feliz with a menu that comes down to two things: fish taco or shrimp taco. Corn tortillas are made in-house, seafood fries to order right behind the counter, and you dress the taco yours…
Frogtown · 1995 Blake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039
A walk-up mariscos window tucked in the alley behind Loreto in Frogtown, slinging Baja-style ceviche tostadas and tortas. The tightly curated ten-item menu punches way above its counter-service format: think tostilocos …
San Fernando Valley · 14901 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91405, USA
A Mexican seafood restaurant specializing in the coastal cooking of Mexico's Pacific shore. Aguachiles run dark and spicy, ceviches hit clean with citrus, and seafood cocktails come generously packed. The aguachile negr…
Marina + Playa · 311 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Baja Cantina is a Marina classic—half beach bar, half time capsule—serving fat burritos, cheap margaritas, and sizzling fajitas since 1975. The patio’s newly revamped, the crowd’s a sun-kissed mix of locals and surfers,…
Silver Lake · 2815 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
A leafy taco hideout on Sunset where the tortillas are handmade, the margaritas come with guava, and the patio feels like Silver Lake’s best-kept secret. It’s casual enough for a Tuesday, vibey enough for a date, and th…