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San Diego Grilled Chicken

This is a Southern California version of sweet and sour chicken, marinated and grilled with a little extra spice. Great for all barbeque lovers. I usually serve cut into lengths with fresh cilantro, homemade salsa, guacamole, black beans, and flour tortillas warmed on the grill. A little good Southern California karma never hurts anyone. This recipe is light enough to offset the first 2 margaritas. GO CHARGERS!!!

By Osider760

Baja-Style Fish Tacos

These fish tacos have a delicious tequila-lime-chili flavor and are topped with a crunchy ranchero coleslaw. They are very easy to make. Optional toppings can include black beans, jalapeno peppers, diced tomato, julienned carrots, and green onions.

By JohnBailey

My Mom's Baja Burger

This isn't your average burger. It's a burger made Baja-style! No grill? No worries! This burger is made in a skillet and is easy to make! My mom made this when we were young. It's a burger creation made with corn chips and spices served up on French bread.

By Jen

Fish Tacos

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Beer-battered fish tacos served in corn tortillas with zesty white sauce.

By BREESE823

Easy Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos

Whip up these easy fish tacos on any weeknight for the simple and satisfying taste of mahi mahi topped with fresh pico de gallo.

By jacquixox

Fish Taco Sauce

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This quick creamy sauce is made with mayo, sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, and hot sauce.

By Kaylee Flores

Fiery Fish Tacos with Crunchy Corn Salsa

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Spicy grilled fish are cooled down with a fresh crunchy veggie salsa featuring fresh corn. Your guests will swim back for seconds!

By LouiseCol

Maui Banana Cream Tube Cake

This cake was created for Reds Espresso Gallery of San Diego, in the Maui test kitchen on Puunoa! It was first made with bananas from the back yard...yummy!

By Savoy Rouge

Halibut Fish Tacos

Grilled fish tacos.

By kmacs22

Healthy Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

A very healthy and Hawaiian-style fish taco. For a heartier taco add some coleslaw on top of the mango salsa. If you don't have Mahi-Mahi, substitute any firm, thick white fish.

By David3141

Baked Cod Fish Tacos

A personal spin on baked cod fish tacos. When beef or chicken gets tiresome, do something fishy! Omitted cilantro due to personal tastes, but feel free to add if desired.

By Adam Bassett

Fish Tacos Ultimo

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After many attempts and many combinations of ingredients these fish tacos are ULTIMO!

By rev'd up chef

Inspiration and Ideas

Easy Fish Tacos with Mango-Pineapple Slaw

I used to make these easy fish tacos all the time in California, and they are so easy and fresh! You can also omit the mayonnaise and increase the red vinegar to reduce calories in the mango slaw. All in all, these are a great main dish for any time of year! We usually serve them with fat-free refried beans topped with cilantro and goat cheese or a cold corn salad with chopped bell pepper and onion.

Fish Tacos with Honey-Cumin Cilantro Slaw and Chipotle Mayo

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I loved a local chain restaurant's fish tacos so much, that I had to try to duplicate them. They combine flour tortillas filled with breaded, fried tilapia, layered with chipotle mayo, topped with napa cabbage, dressed with honey-cumin sauce, and served with pico de gallo, sour cream, chips, and salsa. You'll find them very refreshing and packed full of flavor!

Authentic Baja-Mexican Street Tacos (Carne Asada)

Air Fryer Crispy Fish Tacos with Slaw

Unlike most fish taco recipes, the slaw in this recipe is air-fried instead of raw creating a caramelized version which leaves the fish to be the crispy star of the show.

More San Diego Recipes

Marinated Mexican Fish Tacos Slaw

I love coleslaw but I don't love the fat and calories from mayonnaise. This slaw is light, fresh, and the perfect topping for fish or shrimp tacos, or it can hold its own as a side dish. Every time I make it I'm asked for the recipe! The Granny Smith apple is the key ingredient that sets this apart from other slaws of this type.

By atlantasassybelle

Blackened Tilapia Fish Tacos

Awesome, easy tilapia fish tacos that leave you feeling full but not sluggish! Serve in tortillas with cheese.

By Jenn

Air Fryer Blackened Fish Tacos

Blackened fish tacos made simple in the air fryer. Cooking the fish quickly at a high temperature in the air fryer results in a crispy, blackened crust while the fish stays moist and flaky.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ryann's Spicy Grilled Fish Tacos

These street-style grilled fish tacos have a great balance of spice and creamy queso fresco goodness. Delicious! If you really like spice, drizzle some sriracha on top!

By ryannodor

Tilapia Fish Tacos with Red Pepper-Lime Slaw and Blue Cheese Aioli

I love tilapia fish tacos and am always searching for that perfect fish taco. This recipe is my culmination of all of my favorite elements found in all my favorite restaurant's fish taco dishes. Garnish with lime.

By Age Of Taurus

Grilled Tex-Mex Fish Tacos

Full of spicy, zesty, Tex-Mex flavor, these grilled fish tacos come with a creamy chipotle spread that's as easy as it is delicious.

By Mountain Girl

Nadine's Tangy Fish Tacos Slaw

A tangier version of the ordinary slaw. Perfect for fish tacos. Thanks, Nadine!

By Tere Shabi

Grilled Fish Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Coleslaw

This is a simple and fantastic quick dinner recipe for grilled fish tacos. Adapted from an Epicurious recipe, this dish is less spicy, but has tons of flavor. I also buy any firm white fish that's on sale (cod, tilapia, red snapper, halibut).

By HerbanSpoons

Fish Tacos in Lettuce "Shells"

Baked tilapia, flaked and placed in romaine lettuce leaves with tomatoes, cilantro, and avocado salsa verde.

By SlimCookins

Panko-Fried Salmon Fish Tacos

This is a take on the California-style fish taco, featuring panko-breaded, pan-fried salmon and a chipotle cream sauce. Deeeeelish! There is something very lovely in the pairing of salmon and chipotle! Tastes great with a side of white rice! Enjoy.

By rivche

Fried Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Salsa

Crunchy fried fish tacos with a delicious and easy homemade chipotle salsa! My husband loves these, and it's a great summer meal to eat outside with a beer or a margarita. Yummy!

By Nurjahan Boulden

Chipotle Lime Cod Fish Tacos

These cod fish tacos are perfect for warm evenings or sunny afternoon family gatherings. If age appropriate, serve with the same cerveza you used in your batter and both the tacos and beer will go down easily.

By richlids

Fish Taco Cabbage Wraps

Spicy white fish wrapped in cabbage with a tasty wasabi-mayonnaise sauce. A delicious and easy way to enjoy fish tacos on a low-carb diet! You can also add a quick fresh pico de gallo to this if your diet allows tomatoes. Delicious! I now enjoy this more than regular fish tacos. Try this also with halibut or tilapia.

By Rachel Born

Simple Tuna Fish Tacos

Tuna tacos sounds funny, but these are delicious. I threw these together for dinner one night and now they're our favorite! If desired, serve with sour cream, fresh cilantro, and more hot sauce.

By JasLak

Broiled Tilapia Fish Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Slaw

This is my own recipe that I developed after trying several other recipes. These tilapia fish tacos are quick, easy, and delicious. My family loves them! Garnish with diced tomato, corn, avocado, red onion, and Mexican cheese.

By Kristy

Grilled Baja Fish Tacos

I found this grilled Baja fish taco recipe and made a few changes to it per my liking. Wife and 5-year old son love it. I hope you do too. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

By JoVieBro

Fish Taco Salad

We love fish tacos, but have to cut back on carbs, so this salad completely satisfies fish taco craving. If you're not cutting down on carbs, you could tuck some tortilla chips around the edge of the salad, or warm some corn tortillas and serve alongside.

By Carol West Kennedy

Fried Fish Tacos to Remind You of Baja California

I went to Baja California to visit parents and tried to copy the taste of what we had at a few taco stands there, and this fried fish taco is closest we could come up with.

By unclejjp

Fish Tacos al Pastor

These fish tacos al pastor taste as good as the original pork version. I serve them with homemade charred tomatillo sauce and they are to die for.

By Allrecipes Member

Crispy Fish Tacos

I came up with this recipe because I love fish tacos and couldn't find any where I live that weren't overly breaded and kind of soggy. We love the crispiness and great flavor of this fish!

By Bethany A

Kale Salad with Sugar-Coated Cashews

I had this at a restaurant in San Diego and fell in love. I searched the internet to try and find a recipe but could not, so I attempted it on my own and, voila! I got it! You can use walnuts or other nuts if you prefer.

By tabarita

Grilled Swordfish Tacos with Tomatillo-Mango Salsa

The fresh tomatillo-mango salsa is simple, quick, and a perfect complement to the grilled fish. Serve with your favorite tortillas. You can also enjoy the salsa with grilled chicken, tortilla chips, or other fish tacos.

By Sarah

Andie's Baja-Style Fish Tacos

I took different elements from different recipes for Baja fish tacos, and tweaked them to my taste, hoping they would work together. They are great together! It is a very quick weeknight meal.

By Andie

The South Mission Mango

This is the perfect end to a hot summer day in San Diego. Back in college my roommates and I concocted this recipe one evening while living on the beach in South Mission. This drink is best enjoyed at sunset! Garnish with a pineapple or a lime if you like.

By Kahana

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