I LOVE the Baja style fish tacos and even get a plate to go for my husband. It's a 1.5 drive home and the team at Fish 101 pack up the to-go tacos perfectly so that the fried fish isn't soggy at all when they arrive. Service and staff are friendly. The vibe is very relaxed so I'm always comfortable there read more

Fish 101 - Baja fish tacos and fries - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

So I've been to a couple of these places and I enjoy them overall. Everybody is very friendly and they're usually very clean inside. The food is always on point and definitely worth giving a try. read more

The food is delicious! You order at the counter and they deliver the food to your table. Everyone was very helpful and nice. I'm so glad we finally came on our third visit to Leucadia. Don't let the exterior deter you! read more

Fast family friendly restaurant. You order at the counter and they bring it to your table. Fish and Chips - big pieces of fish but oily, good flavor and fries are good. Shrimp Burrito - huge and good plump shrimps, beans, rice, pico de gallo. Flavorful Clam Chowder - good consistency, clams, bacon. Very tasty Poke Bowl - God chunks of tuna marinated, rice. Very good Service was fast, big servings, friendly staff. read more

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The food was FANTASTIC. The service was excellent. Choice of outdoor or indoor seating. Wonder selection of drinks.

Casual dining but great fresh food. Quantity, Quality, and Service. This place was busy as soon as they opened at 4:30 but they are quick and delicious. Got the Clam Chowder yum, Mahi grilled tacos delish, baja style taco, poke bowl some beers less then $100 for 4. Got to go back. read more

Wrapped up a recent trip to the San Diego area with dinner at Fish 101. Cute little "hole in the wall" with outside seating in front along with probably seating for about 30 inside in the back. The food was good, not great. Mrs. had fish and chips. The fish was tasty but the batter could be crisper. I had the grilled mahi tacos. Tasty, fresh although not super memorable. Youngest had the salmon tacos which he finished quickly but said were just ok. He is definitely not the most detailed of food reviewers! Weirdly, it seems that the burritos come with a small handful of chips but the tacos do not. Having some would have been nice. Pricing was fine as was service for an order at the counter type of place. Parking is on the street which I imagine could be tough on a nice Friday or weekend evening. We went on a Thursday and were able to find a spot right away just down the road. Probably 3-1/2 stars but rounding up. read more

Ordered the Baja Shrimp Burrito. One of the best shrimp burritos I've ever had. Great flavors and textures. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Service was fast, even though it was Saturday night and they were pretty packed. Portion was good for the price. Thumbs way up. read more

Fish 101 - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

Great food! First time visiting and they had Good portions and the food was perfectly seasoned. I will be coming back soon!

This is by far the best spot to grab fish in San Diego area. Wow just everything is bomb!

An unassuming restaurant for takeout or dine-in. The establishment has tented seating at the front or the back of the restaurant. At lunch time, it got quite busy but they were able to serve us quick resulting in a quick turnover. Oysters - Fresh, briny, cold, slimy. Sauces were great, specifically enjoyed the cocktail sauce, which had the acidity from the tomatoes with some sweetness. Poke - Brown rice, a salad, soy sauce tuna. Rice was cooked well and came with this spicy mayo. The protein was delicious and seasoned well with soy sauce. A bit on the salty side, so make sure it's consumed with some rice! Baja fish tacos - A delicate taco as the baja fish was grilled. This means that there is very little flavour, instead sauces and veggies needs to be light to compliment the fish. They choose some lettuce, tomatoes and mayo which did not overpower the grilled fish flavour. With so many seafood stalls, I think this one was good but will likely look for other restaurants. read more

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Great food and service! I asked if I could substitute a side for the kid's meal and I was told not only that is possible, but I could also get grilled fish instead of fish sticks! The grilled mahi mahi was some of the best I've ever had ! We also enjoyed the fried shrimp burrito. The side of black beans was very good, not salty at all. Also the seaweed salad was light and refreshing , I could eat a whole plateful ! read more

Food is good. Menu is deceptive. Pro tip: choice of 2 sides with the fish plate are at ADDITIONAL cost. C'mon, fix the menu description.

The food here is absolutely delicious. Tue configuration is a little bit different than a traditional restaurant. When you arrive, you start by waiting in line and submitting your at the counter. You'll receive an order number and the food will be brought out to your table. The tables are on the back patio or the front patio (there are no tables inside the restaurant). I highly recommend the Grilled Fish Sandwich. This item is on the online menu, but not the printed menu inside the restaurant. The sandwich can be ordered with your choice of mahi mahi, yellowtail, or salmon. The side of Brussel Sprouts were also amazing. They were crispy with a light balsamic glaze. read more

Fish 101 - Grilled Fish (Yellowtail) Sandwich with a Cup of Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

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We've been here once before. This time there was a lot of construction going on (not their fault of course) and hard to park. Tried a small lot in back but it only has one handicapped space (that's it, one space), so drove around a bit. Service was fine, order at the counter and it is brought to the table. The grilled shrimp cocktail was pretty good - shrimp were smallish, tail off, and nothing special but the delicious seasoning partially made up for it. The fried fish came out quickly, maybe too quickly. It was hot and crunchy on top but a bit mushy on the bottom. Prices are decent, and again the service was good. read more

We have been fans of Fish 101 for at least a decade now. There is nothing fancy about the fish - and that is the point. The fresh catch stands out on its own every time. The staff is very good at checking ingredients, bussing tables, and ensuring a smooth operation. The long lines reflect how good the food is, but the employees keep tables moving so you can always find a seat. Bonus points for being a nut-free facility! We can't wait until we dine again! read more

I think they have some of the best food you can get in Encinitas literally their brussels sprouts are to die for and their grilled salmon is usually always cooked a perfect perfection and they also have really good fresh lemonade read more

My husband and I frequently eat here, with that said the reason why we love Fish 101. The quality of customer service and food are always outstanding . My go to order is the grilled yellowtail bowl with white rice and black beans . Jordy always greets everyone with such genuine hospitality and has such a spirit of excellence in everything he does there. It's very obvious that the crew at Fish 101 care about their customers and the quality of their experience . It shows in everything they do. That's what keeps us coming back . read more

Popped in today for the Baja shrimp tacos and some of their Guacamole and chips /Salsa. Fast service, great food and really friendly staff. I hope to visit again soon. read more

Got to try this place if you haven't!!! One of my all time favorites in North County. Everything I've tried seems as fresh as if I caught it myself and cooked it. Right now I'm stuck on the yellowtail tacos and the Kook Slam, but whatever you buy you'll be sure to enjoy it. read more

Fish 101 - Guy I saw in front of Home Depot who looked hungry - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Aside from the long wait, the burritos are quite good. The clam chowder is rich with seafood and has a perfect balance of creaminess and chunkiness. read more

The food was tasty! I ordered a shrimp burrito and my husband ordered fish and chips. We also got 3 fish rolled tacos to share. Everything was cooked well and tasted fresh. We can not wait to return! read more

This was just a quick stop to get fish tacos while on our way to LA. I was recommended to try this place out and finally made the stop. It's a surf town so prices are a little on the upper scale. I was gonna try out the fish tacos but decided on a poke bowl. The poke was superrrrr fresh and the brown rice was perfectly cooked. One of my friends got fish tacos and I was able to try one out and WOW just amazing. Also the owners or guys that work here are super friendly and make sure to satisfy their customers and they seem to take pride in the fresh fish. Today was blue mahi day so I had that as my poke and the fish tacos were also blue mahi. I definitely recommend trying this place out and even better it's outdoor patio is pet friendly:) enjoy my pics!! read more

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Over cooked fish every time I have ordered fish from them it doesn't matter if its a sandwich or anything else with fish it is always dry and overcooked so I just don't want to eat their fish anymore because why waste my money on something that is barley edible read more

Oh yeah. This is the place. There's something for everyone. Best Mahi grilled tacos I have had in a long time. Fresh Fish 101.

Stopped by while in the area and saw the other fish 101 location first but decided to try this location due to its high reviews. Parking is really strange ?? You park across the street on a dirt street ? The restaurant itself is very unassuming but once you get inside there's a few tables on the side with more seating out back. The pricing here id say is very good/cheap for seafood!! The man taking our orders at the counter was VERY KIND and helpful. However.... We ordered fish and chips and the grilled ahi bowl. I don't really know why this place is rated so high unless the audience really loves unseasoned food. At least they have a shelf of various condiments (malt vinegar, ketchup, salt/pepper, tobasco). Everything was so plain and I got so bored of the flavor, I stopped eating it and didn't take it to go. The fries were solid. Fish was soggy but at least the pieces were giant. If you love plain, simple food - maybe this is your vibe. But it did not hit for me. read more

Fish 101 - Fish and chips and grilled ahi bowl. No flavor. - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

An excellent choice to get your fish taco game on. The fresh catch is the best way to go. You choose the sidewalk view or a gated patio to enjoy your eating experience. The grilled mahi taco was good but the beer batter fish taco's were full of that crunchy flavor. Parking can be a challenge but we would gladly return to explore the other flavors. read more

Fish 101 - Beer batter fish taco's and fresh grilled Mahi taco's. - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

Epic! Some newer items to try in additional to original favorites. The place was hopping on a weeknight and the vibe was as friendly as ever. Sure the current parking situation on 101 is a bit of a pain but totally worth a minute or two walk for great food. Stoked to put Fish 101 back in the rotation! read more

Everything we ordered here hit the spot so good! Exactly what you want from a casual seafood spot. Salmon burrito is a must. It's massive and full of fresh flavor. Not alot of places offer salmon in a burrito! Also love that they offer brown rice so I can feel healthier. Their salsas are also pretty addicting! Seafood coconut curry was soo tasty. Love the Asian flare and the coconut is so soothing and they have a nice variety of seafood in it including fish and shrimp. Again subbed brown rice for no upcharge. Poke bowl was also tasty and a nice appetizer. It's a little smaller portion for the price but really refreshing. read more

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I love this place so much because of the people and food also the amazing atmosphere that every created

A great neighborhood establishment. Excellent fish and chips and clam chowder. I will return for more.

Came by here last night for dinner with a friend and I'm so glad he suggested fish tacos!! We were headed out to the area and looked up some local spots and decided on Fish 101. When we got there, there was a pretty decent line but thankfully it moved quickly! There was a lot of people dining that night and they have both indoor and outdoor seating. It was fully packed and we stood by the door waiting with some other patrons for tables to vacate. The food came out pretty quickly and I was so pleased with my 3 Baja fish tacos. They were so well seasoned, perfectly crisp, and absolutely delicious!!! I can't wait to bring back my family here to try it out soon! read more

Fish 101 - Baja fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

Super nice place to stop and get a hearty meal for a decent price. I ordered the Baja fish tacos and the fish and chips. The fish itself is the best around. Honestly the best quality fish I have ever had. The fish and chips were amazing. Fries were perfectly cooked and the fish had great flavor and crunch. The fish tacos were good, however the tortilla tasted a little stale and I feel like they could definitely use some more spice or flavor. Out of the two, I would definitely order the fish and chips! The customer service was great and the portions were huge! I also love how they have plenty of outdoor seating! Overall, this is an awesome spot to stop if you want fresh fish at a reasonable price! read more

Fish 101 - Fish and chips / Baja fish tacos! - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

If you are hungry and in North County this is a must do ! I won't blather on about how good they are ... suffice to say " Order anything,.. you will love it" Seriously ! read more

We go to Encinitas every summer and always include one meal at Fish 101. I have to say I was disappointed the last two summers, the price keeps going up and the portion of seafood goes down. The flavors were just mid. The ice cream is fantastic and the beer and wine selection is great. I like the menu but the cooking and flavors are just okay. I love traditions, but I think next summer we'll spend our money elsewhere. It's not a value for the price. read more

If you are looking for delicious and fresh seafood Fish 101 is exactly what you want. This place has great service and an awesome menu. They have a great vibe that matches the beach town. We love their bowls, tacos and of course the poke. Be sure to give Fish 101 a visit. read more

YUM!!! They nailed the fish & chips! Flaky, crunchy, not too doughy, and light tasting fish! The tartar sauce is also really good!! Clean interior and plenty of seating on the patio & in back. Street parking only (or parking area across street) read more

Fish 101 - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

Food (5/5 stars): I enjoyed my Grilled Mahi Tacos, especially the crema. Satisfying meal! Experience (5/5 stars): * Price: reasonable * Wait Time: minimal on a weekday for lunch * Service: very good and friendly * Parking: street parking isn't too difficult * Ambiance: only outdoor seating, but one area is covered read more

Fish 101 - Grilled Mahi Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

It has been awhile since I ate here but had the same experience. Great food and still a favorite fish taco!! read more

Fish 101 - Fish Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Encinitas, California

Driving up from San Diego almost weekly just for the grilled shrimp burritos. Kids love the fish and chips. Very friendly staff and great atmosphere for a family lunch. Highly recommended!! read more