Baja Fish Taco - The Holy One is Found in Todos Santos

Fish Taco Nirvana

There's a tiny stall down in Todos Santos, Baja, Mexico that has mastered the art of the Baja fish taco.  Actually George's Taco Stand has taken it to a whole new level. 

Flaky white fish and sweet shrimp tacos are each made to order - with saucer eyes, I watched each piece as it was gently dipped into a sizzling batter and laid across a just warmed corn tortilla.  Eaten alone, each 90 cent taco is tremendous.  But when you dress them up proper with the myriad of garnishes, salsas, limes, pickled onions, crema, slaws, peppers and such, they become out of this world.

Brad and I got to where we'd eat a handful for breakfast before heading down to surf in Cerritos.  Why are there no fish tacos like this in LA?  I think it's the way they batter the seafood. Or the oil they fry it in.  Or the freshness of the fish.  It's literally caught that morning at most places and in your belly by noon.  Then, you're on E again and ready for a refill.  

Every day a whole new rainbow of opportunities comes up when George's opens for business.  I'd repo down there for these tacos alone.

Comments

[DGrub]

Looks like a great place for fish tacos. If you cant go there and wanna make your own try recipe at
http://desigrub.com/2010/09/cilantrofic-fish-tacos/ . I will like to hear feedback on the recipe.

[Cowgirl]

Egadz -- I want one now...please!

[francisco]

excellent! the best fish tacos are fried in the south of Baja!