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    Baja Fish Tacos

    4.2 (739 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Mexican
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Charbroiled and blackened fish taco
    Tommy L.

    Best fish tacos ever? Possibly. At least in my top five. I've been coming here for a long time now, probably 10 years or maybe even longer, and one thing for sure, every single time I come here I always get the fish tacos and nothing else. As usual I got the blackened fish taco and the charbroiled fish taco. Both were loaded up with fresh shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, and got some salsa verde on the side. The fish itself was cooked perfectly. Nice tender pieces with a really fresh taste and a good seasoning on both tacos. The blackened one had a little more kick and smoky flavor while the charbroiled taco had that perfect mix of fresh ingredients that tasted great. The tortillas were soft, the cabbage had a nice crunch, and everything just tasted fresh from the first bite to the last. Every bite had fish, cabbage, pico, and flavor all mixed together. After all these years this is still one of those places where I never even look at the rest of the menu because the fish tacos are that good.

    Shrimp tacos
    Renee T.

    I haven't been the a Baja Fresh in a long time! Our boss took us here today for lunch and it didn't disappoint! We had the guacamole and chips which were amazing and I had shrimp tacos! It was crowded so super busy!! I will be back!

    Ribeve taco combo not as flavorful
    Lynda H.

    The food here is alright Tried their carne Asada, fish, and rib eye taco. Not as flavorful and juicy like other authentic place. Also had their shrimp ceviche which didnt have much flavor and their carne asada nachos (cheese harden when it got to the table) Not sure if I was suppose to eat something else here but I was told that everything here is good.... In my opinion its alright. Missing some flavors im used to.

    Baja salad with sirloin

    Delicous food, the produce was so fresh and delicious. I got the baja salad with sirloin wich was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing and my dad git the shrimp burrito wich had huge fresh delicous shrimp.

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    Lawring W.

    The tacos were just ok. I tried the carne asada taco and charbroiled chicken taco. The tacos came with salsa already, lot of toppings. I wish it had more flavor. The green sauce made it better though. The pico de gallo was very light too, but very fresh. My friends really love the combo with the enchilada though! The inside was super spacious, lots of tables, outside as well, with shade over the tables. The waiter was very friendly. He delivered the food and cleared the plates from the table too.

    Blackened Chicken Plate
    Tara K.

    5 Stars if they bring back the BLACKENED CHICKEN!! Baja fish tacos had the best blackened chicken I have ever had. Deliciously juicy tender blackened chicken. I still dream of it!!! Everything here is really good but the Blackened Chicken was the BEST!!! If you know you know, they have taken it off the menu years ago then brought it back a few years back just to take it away again!!!

    Dave L.

    This is my favorite place for Mexican food. It reminds me of the incredible food I had in San Blas, Mexico. The best shrimp tacos anywhere! My only pet peeve is their use of an industrial cleaner to mop the floors, and they spray down the tables with another high power cleaner. It makes the room smell. Every time we go there, they mop the floor with this cleaner that stinks up the whole place. Along with that, the workers go around and spray a cleaner on all the tables and door. The spay carries in the air and lands on my rice. Please use another cleaner without that smell. Ugh.

    Carne Asada + Guac
    Christopher S.

    I came here after dark, hungry, expecting something comforting. Instead, I got robbed under fluorescent lights. Three carne asada tacos. That's it. No drinks. No sides. No atmosphere worth noting. Just three small tacos that somehow cost thirty dollars. Each taco was $6.50 -- and they had the audacity to charge $3 for a smear of guacamole so small it could have been applied with a Q-tip. It felt sinister. The kind of quiet robbery where everyone around you pretends it's normal -- like we've all agreed to let the place drain our wallets while smiling at the counter. You can almost feel the contempt in the pricing. This isn't a restaurant anymore. It's a toll booth for the hungry, run by people who clearly despise their own customers. No warmth, no value, just corporate greed wrapped in a tortilla. I left angry. Not just at the price -- but at the insult. The sheer arrogance of it. If this is what they call "dinner," I'd rather go hungry. Baja Fish Taco, congratulations. You've achieved something rare: turning loyal locals into lifelong boycotters.

    Shrimp Tacos, w/lettuce, Rice and Black Beans. Chips and Salsa.
    Cory G.

    This place is such a great hidden gem! I've been coming here for years for the Shrimp Tacos, Chips and Guacamole, and of course the salsa bar. The service is always great, and everyone that I've encountered dining has always been super polite. Definitely check this place out if you're looking for some great food!

    Carne asada taco & shrimp taco
    Kate S.

    This restaurant is AMAZING. It was recommended by a friend of a friend and blew us away. We read the reviews about how good the shrimp tacos were, so 3 of us got them. They were incredible! Full of flavor, yet not too spicy for my sister and I who have a low spice tolerance 2 of us got the combo plate which comes with rice and beans, and there were more than enough rice and beans to share. Between the 7 of us, we had the shrimp, fish, and carne asada burritos, and shrimp, fish, and carne asada tacos which were all thoroughly enjoyed by our party. The staff were very kind and serviceable. The restaurant is clean and has a cute coastal vibe. We will definitely be adding this to our Newport roster and be back soon!

    Trisha V.

    I don't eat here enough and I should because I love all their tacos. It's a good size and it's always a long line when I come here but I got here at a good time. Their fresh salsa bar is always my favorite too, their pico is just so perfect, I can't get it like that anywhere else. I always get the grilled and fried fish taco here and that was enough for me that day. I usually get 4 tacos but this time, I just needed 2 since I was gonna be busy that day.

    Blackened Fish Taco, Shrimp Taco
    Han N.

    I stopped here on a weekday afternoon and it wasn't very busy. They are gluten free friendly and the person who took my order at the counter recommended the grilled/blackened fish and shrimp tacos on corn tortillas. I was really disappointed by both because they were quite bland. I didn't find any of their salsas to be spicy. I had to add Tapatío for more spice. I enjoyed their hibiscus iced tea. The staff was very friendly and stayed on top of clearing the tables, making sure everything was clean and picked up, etc., so that made for a nice dining experience.

    1-Blackened Fish Taco Combo
    Roger S.

    My absolute go to. Post surf, post workout or just a good, healthy dinner. Definitely a must and quite arguably the best fish taco in town.

    One Shrimp Taco Combo with pinto beans and salad

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    Thank you Tommy for being a loyal customer!

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    Thank you Renee! We hope you come back soon.

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    2 months ago

    Great option. Costa mesa has so many great mexican options but really enjoy this place. it's quick and great fish burritos and tacos

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    Thank you for the nice review Carson.

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    excellent customer service, all the employees were helpful & outstanding service, food was good too!

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    Fish burrito is super good and really good price. Nice staff also. overall really good

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    Always fast and easy. The food is always delicious. To many good options to mention just one. And the service is perfect!

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    4.5(2.4k reviews)
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    Heard they have the best lobster roll in the nation so of course, the little food critic that I am…read morehad to come check this place out for myself. They give you the option of either a 4oz or 6oz, priced at $34 and $49. It's a Connecticut style roll made with buttered lobster on a toasted brioche bun. It also comes with a side of fries and you can choose your choice of seasoning, "Chef's way" or "Maine style." The roll is pretty expensive but honestly worth it in my opinion because of how much lobster they pack into it. The brioche bread was perfectly toasted. The lobster was fresh and buttery without making the bread soggy, even after pouring extra melted butter on top. This is definitely the best lobster roll I've had.

    The manager is very, very rude. I asked him very nicely if he could turn on baseball on one of many…read morethe TVs they have, and he gave me some attitude and didn't do it. Also, he was extremely rude to my father when he was trying to pay via InKind. He claimed that they were not using InKind anymore and couldn't take our InKind payment, even though they were still on the app. The reason why we went here was to use our InKind benefits, which were available here according to InKind. He then claimed that it was my father's responsibility to contact InKind about this issue and that it was our problem??? No accountability at all from the manager. Grow up. The food is pretty good. Our waitress was also great. But there are major issues besides that.

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    Simply Fish Seafood - Shrimp Taquitos $12- So crunchy and flavorful! 5 stars

    Simply Fish Seafood

    4.4(711 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    Amazing food and service Music was great as well…read moreLook no further Happy hour menu was really good

    I had reservations for 5:30. My family checked in at 5:15 and they were told there would be a…read moredelay. When I arrived at 5:20 I checked in myself. I walked up to the hostess podium and I was ignored. Then I said that I was checking in for 5:30p reservations and the hostess said " that's gonna be much later than. I'll probably get your party in closer to 6:30p." Obviously I was upset by this response since we drove over an hour to this restaurant for the sole purpose of a celebration of life. If reservations were going to be ignored then I would not have bothered making them in a timely matter as I was instructed to do by the organizer of the evening. I basically got the brush off like there was nothing they could do since people were not leaving (including walk-ins) after a 90 min dining limit was posted outside. I was very peeved about this response and said clearly that is not my problem yet I am being penalized. My first encounter with the hostess carried throughout my visit. Our servers name was Linda and she took our drink order as soon as we were seated, however it did seem to take a while for our drinks to arrive. Apologies were made again for the wait but at this point it was clear there was gonna be an issue throughout the meal. I ordered a Caprese salad with brussels sprouts to share family style .When my salad arrived there was no basil. It was just mozzarella and tomatoes, balsamic and olive oil with a dried herb sprinkled on top. When I asked my server if this is how the Caprese is served she said yes. I never had a Caprese with no leaves of basil. Needless to say it's not what I wanted nor expected. My sprouts were dry and overcooked. Linda was truly trying to be accommodating. I could tell she is working very hard to satisfy our group despite the fact the restaurant was packed. Linda was great. We decided to share key lime pie and the warm butter cake w/ ice cream and raspberry sauce. The key lime pie was fine. The warm butter cake was a bit different as it had a hard sugar top. Ice cream with raspberry sauce on the side as well as below. It was too much sauce for my taste. More like a jelly doughnut. My blueberry pomegranate margarita was the best part of my meal. There were so many things that may seem small but were enhanced because I was already upset. The fact the restaurant overly committed and couldn't handle the amount of people was a real issue.

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    Shuck Oyster Bar - Chowda

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    4.1(1.3k reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    5-Star Review: Shuck Oyster Bar in Costa Mesa - Absolutely Outstanding Seafood Experience!…read moreI recently visited Shuck Oyster Bar in Costa Mesa (located at 3313 Hyland Ave suite C 21), and wow - it exceeded every expectation! If you're a seafood lover, especially oysters or creative tacos, this place is a must-try. We started with the oysters from Washington - a beautiful variety platter of four different types. Each one was fresher and more incredible than the last, with that perfect briny pop and clean finish. They were absolutely amazing and easily some of the best I've ever had. Then came the tacos, and they stole the show. The lobster tacos were out of this world - on a completely different level! Tender, flavorful lobster with perfect seasoning and toppings that made every bite pure bliss. The fish tacos were excellent - fresh, crispy, and perfectly balanced. And don't sleep on the shrimp tacos either; they were delicious and rounded out an epic trio. The calamari was some of the best I've ever tasted - light, crispy, and not greasy at all. We also got the lobster roll, which was again on another level - generous portions of sweet lobster in a buttery roll that was just heavenly. To top it off, the fish and chips were spot-on: crispy batter, flaky fish, and that classic satisfaction. A great touch was the cucumber-infused water - so refreshing and a nice thoughtful detail. The atmosphere is fantastic: chill vibe, not too noisy, and since we went before noon, it wasn't busy at all - perfect for a relaxed meal. The service was friendly and attentive. Overall, Shuck Oyster Bar is now one of my absolute number-one go-to spots in Orange County. I can't wait to come back - probably very soon! If you love oysters, fresh seafood, or just great food in a cool setting, you've gotta try this place. Highly recommend to friends, family, and anyone who appreciates quality seafood. 10/10 - we'll be regulars!

    First time visitor Opening parking lot…read more Location can be seen from parking lot but there are 2 entrances Primarily indoor dining and few outdoor spots Reservations seems to be a preference as everyone entering asked if they had a reservation but walk in we're still accommodated Happy hour weekly specials that inside oysters clams and and drinks Bar sitting and some table sitting available as everything is more on the compact side It can get very noisy but everyone was having a upbeat good time 2 flat screens for sports Food wise a little of everything was available from shareable, seafood style dishes like tacos and uni pasta and lobster linguini, along with burgers and sliders both fish and chicken Shucking of oysters or clams is visible at bar top and it would appear the place got busy real quick but was short handed as the servers were doing a bit of everything but also took time to notice patrons were looking for assistance and grabbing orders to run. Also very much chatting with each other and even when making eye contact with servers for assistance was ignored. Food wise order the dozen oyster chef choice, grill cheese, chowder fries, ahi and lobster taco Dozen oyster there were 3 types all on the brinier side with the final ones more brinier than others and accompany with ginger 2 types of chili sauce and pickle red onion Chowder fries a bit on the salty side with some bites but had a nice chowder and fries ratio With little heat from the Fresno chili that were garnished Tacos were served with in a blue corn tortilla, for $6 each on the smaller side like a street taco and flavors wise pretty basic, didn't stand out very much Grill cheese with 4 pieces very buttery toast nice crunch and gooey melty cheeses Overall pretty decent food but wasn't impress with the service and though short handed, there wasn't a sense of urgency to assist, minimal acknowledgment, and wasn't checked back on after food was dropped off as others were being asked around us Also noticed in their food kitchen window as dishes were waiting to be picked up there was a plate of burger and fries and someone from the kitchen twice with barehand taking bunches of fries from a already prepare plate to be delivered. Seemed very odd. Unsure if would return to this establishment.

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    4.3(1.1k reviews)
    1.8 mi

    What a wonderful restaurant, great location with a gorgeous view. A wide variety of fine dining…read morechoices, we loved the crab cakes, the tomato soup with grilled cheese, the espresso martini, the steaks. The staff is always friendly and attentive, service has been pleasant and we have come again and again since we like it so much. Definitely a place to stop at next time you are in Newport or if you are local!

    We were here celebrating belated Mother's Day. The alcoholic drinks were good & there were…read moredefinitely a couple standout dishes. The Butter Basted Hokkaido Scallops with black mussels was delicious. My generous portion of Chilean seabass with asparagus risotto was flavorful & well prepared. Unfortunately, the experience overall was inconsistent. The Overstuffed Bacon & Eggs lacked that distinct deviled egg flavor as described, the Catalina Roll was average. The Prime Skirt Steak looked appealing but was just average. It lacked flavor. What really left a bad impression was the issue with the seabass portions. My daughter arrived later & ordered the exact same Chilean Seabass dish, but her piece was literally about 1/3 the size of mine. We politely asked our server about the obvious difference. Eventually, a manager came out with a condescending tone insisting everything is weighed equally. The extra piece he brought out was basically the same small size as the first one my daughter received. At that point, the experience was already soured. We didn't even bother taking the extra piece or her leftovers home. Good cocktails & a few strong dishes, but the inconsistency & dismissive customer service would make us think twice about returning.

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