Tacos de pescado. When I want a fish taco, this is where I go. It's an hour's drive from where I live, and I have to rustle up a couple of burly guy friends (no going solo because the area's pretty sketchy and I'm chicken), but this is where I go. Mariscos Sinaloa. In four years of seeking out fish tacos, I've not found a better one than that served up by the folks at Mariscos Sinaloa. Plump, lightly battered, and deliciously moist morsels of fish are served up on a griddled tortilla, adorned with tomatoes, red onions, and jalapeño. Ceviche de pescado. On top of that, they do a mean fish ceviche. Firm to the bite with plenty...
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Cinco de Mayo is a day of national pride for Mexicans around the world, commemorating Mexico’s victory over French forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. We join in the celebration with our favorite Mexican food and drink. Photographs by blair christensen and Nick Kindelsperger Essentials: Fish Tacos: A dish a competent and intuitive cook can put together without a recipe. Dinner Tonight: Seafood Salad Tacos: The easiest taco recipe this side of opening up a packet of “Mexican” seasoning, but healthier and tastier. Southern California Fish Taco Crawl: When in Rome, eat spaghetti, and when in SoCal, inhale the fish tacos. Best Fish Tacos in San Diego: Part two of the Southern California fish taco crawl,...
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In December, we brought you a Serious Eats Fish Taco crawl, but played special favoritism to Orange County. Commenters squealed when San Diego got no love. Herewith, a second chapter of the crawl, focusing on the San Diego county. This one especially goes out to observant Catholics, looking for more than just the local parish's fish fry on tomorrow's last Lenten Friday....
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When in Rome, eat spaghetti, and when in SoCal, inhale the fish tacos. Outsiders may find the beachside tradition gross or confusing, but it’s home between two corn tortillas for locals. Whether kitschy Mexican restaurant or mini-mall taco chain, the drill is the same. Wrap 'em with foil and love.
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