Take a Taco Tour in San Diego

With its proximity to the country of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean, San Diego was destined for brilliant tacos, especially fish tacos. You could spend a lifetime frequenting the taquerias of the city, here are three phenomenal spots to get you started on your taco tour.

+The Ultimate Fish Taco: Mariscos German Beyer

Three miles from the border of Mexico is a food truck in a liquor store parking lot that you’d absolutely drive by if you weren’t searching for it.

Know the atmosphere – there is a table with standing room only, some shoddy benches, and very minimal English spoken.

In fact, there is no English on the menu, so if you don’t have Spanish check it out before you visit or simply order the excellent fish tacos.

After placing the order we were handed a cup of deeply rich and savory consommé to sip on, with pieces of fish floating about.

Service is fast and the two fish tacos I ordered came out quickly, hot, fresh, and festively colorful.

Golden brown flakey fish is hidden beneath beautiful veggies atop a pillowy soft tortilla, be sure to spice it up to your taste with the available homemade salsa, onions, and lime. Two of these tacos will set you back a grand total of $3, quite the bargain. Not Spanish literate, I pointed to something else on the menu – the tostadas pescado.

I didn’t realize it would be a raw ceviche style dish, but it was bright, beautiful, and of course delicious.

+Trendy and Tasty: Tacos Mimi

So rare to find a gem that is both trendy and legitimate, which you have right here. Located in the popular Pacific Beach neighborhood, this clean and vibrant family owned establishment makes killer tacos.

You know you’re in for the real deal when you spy the tortilla press behind the counter.

Order up and sit at the inside counter, or take your tacos to sit outside where there is additional seating.

The meat was extremely tender and the toppings were traditionally crisp and delicious.

Unexpectedly, the papa taco stole the show! A warm crispy shell contrasted wonderfully with a soft potato innards almost like a croquette, sprinkled with light lettuce and cheese.

+The Hole in the Wall: Oscars Mexican Seafood

There are only three or four stools to sit on inside with a thin platform to hold the trays, your face to the wall. In front of you is a retake on the infamous last supper featuring a modern day cast of Latin icons Frida, Cesar Chavez, and Santana.

Put your order in at the counter and sip on the complimentary and comforting cup of fish stew.

Try the smoked fish taco, marlin on this particular day, spicy with a hunk of ripe avocado on top.

With four locations in San Diego you have your choice of locale, this is for the N. Pacific Beach shop.