Had their de coco tacos and they were absolutely amazing! They have the perfect balance of being crispy, but also light with flavor that was out of this world. Also tried their margaritas, which were just as great. read more

Fish Guts - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

This place serves up the best tacos I've ever had, hands down. Despite a minor setback of two unavailable options, I will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu. Each order comes with 2 tacos, perfect for sharing (if you want to share). The swordfish taco was so unique and flavorful, the fish meat melted in my mouth. For the coconut shrimp tacos, the crunchiness of the taco was PERFECT and the flavor was not too overpowering. read more

Fish Guts - Coconut shrimp tacos - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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If you're in Barrio Logan, Fish Guts is a must-visit spot for incredible food in a cozy, laid-back setting. We showed up a few minutes before they opened and were lucky to grab a seat right away. We started with the smoked fish dip paired with classic Ritz crackers--a simple yet nostalgic and delicious choice. The standout dish, though, was the fish and chips taco, which was absolutely mouthwatering. Whenever I'm in Barrio Logan, this will be my go-to spot. It's hard to imagine going anywhere else with food this good! read more

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Fish Guts is a restaurant located in the heart of the Barrio Logan area that specializes in Baja-style tacos along with a variety of other different items. Ambiance-wise: Fish Guts is a small shop with limited seating. Seating consist of bar seating and counter seating inside, as well as a patio area that faces the strip which is great for people or lowrider watching. It also seems like on the side it is located, that the restaurant receives an abundance of natural light which makes the vibe better in my opinion. This place is very popular, particularly over the weekends during the day, so keep that in mind as there can be a line to get in. Service-wise: everyone who works here has fantastic energy where they're welcoming, approachable, accommodating, and have great personality. Whether it's a busy day or slowing down, they keep that same energy and that's always appreciated in my book. Also, whether it's busy or not; service is timely and the wait for food is typically not long. Food/Drink-wise: As noted earlier, Fish Guts specializes in Baja-style tacos, but they put their own unique spin/stamp to the traditional style. The owner acquires fresh local catches every single day, and they tend to sell out before closing on the regular. Every ingredient from the tortillas to the garnishes and fish are made per order, and that freshness shows in every bite. In fact, each tortilla is made by hand from their tortillera/prep cook for every order which is amazing to me. I've had the pleasure to try everything on the menu and would say that all items were very good. Of all the tacos, I enjoy the classic Estilo (beer battered local white fish) and the Al Pastor (opah belly) the most usually. Something I must note though is that the Al Pastor is typically out of stock so if you're lucky enough to catch a day when it's available, definitely give it a try. The other tacos include De Camaron (baja shrimp), De Coco (cocnut battered shrimp), De Espada (swordfish), Fish & Chips (battered white fish with potatoes), and De Hongos (vegetarian). They also offer an appetizer fish dip, and pudding as dessert. For drinks, they offer a variety of different beverages headlined by their margaritas which include three different types: pineapple, cucumber, and mango. They also offer a michelada which I actually really enjoy, and I normally do not enjoy micheladas too much. The wine selection is limited to three, and I've enjoyed each. Lastly they also offer craft beer, agua frescas, and soda. In summary: I absolutely love Fish Guts due to the great balance of having a fantastic energy, attention to service, and fine quality food. And not only is it included in my "go-to" spots in San Diego, but it has become a place that I frequent and support as a regular customer. It is a place I recommend to anyone whether you're a local or visitor. Whether you come here alone or with friends, they always make you feel welcome. Try it out, you likely won't be disappointed. read more

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Before we came, I looked on line and saw that lunch was only serving fish sandwich from 12-2pm. We got there when they opened at 12 and was told everything is available on the menu. Yay! Also, no take out. It's made to order. It's a shared menu so everyone who orders the same thing, regardless of who came first, gets it all at once. We got our first taco at 12:30pm, the Estilo baja- beer battered local fish. 5/5 for this taco. The Cole slaw was like eating crispy onions. Each set comes with 2 tacos. Handmade tortillas. Second taco came out 20 minutes later. We got Al Pastor which was ono belly. The ono belly texture was firm. Reminded me of tofu. 2/5 on the flavor. While we were waiting, I got Pepino santo margarita which was cucumber purée, lemon juice, cucumber salt rum, agave wine. All fruit juices and syrups are made in house. Refreshing. So good! It's all made to order so you'll need to have patience and not be in a hurry. Will need at least an hour here. We will for sure be back to try other tacos. It's also dog friendly. read more

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High quality food in a thriving part of San Diego! So glad to have tried Fish Guts during their lunch hour. Lets dig in! Parking * Ample street parking (not metered - A+++ for that) The restaurant itself is so easy to find and is on the corner. Beautiful exterior and is aesthetically pleasing & wasn't trying to do too much like some places. I heard about Fish Guts via Instagram through a SD food page. All the seafood used are from local fisherman in San Diego and is fresh caught. Love that! Support LOCAL always and less carbon footprint makes me happy! Lunch time visit I came on my day off on a Friday around 12:00pm and there was quite a few people there already and were grubbin'! Thankfully there was only two people ahead of me in line; at the time I did wait about 10 minutes or so until it was my time to order. Not bad at all. Now this may be subject to change but they only have one item on then lunch menu which is their fish sandwhich. Personally, fish sandwhiches aren't my first choice when eating seafood but ya girl was STARVING and I'm not that picky soI ordered it along with a Jaritos drink. I waited a good probably 15 minutes until my order was completed and served to me. I ordered 2 fish sandwhiches because I drove all the way from Carmel Mtn. Ranch area in north SD to try this spot. The fish sandwhich was beautifully constructed with a nice brioche looking bun all glazed up like I like it! The fish filet was THICCCC (thick) like me, HA. jk. Sorry. AND the tartar sauce or whatever sauce it was complimented everything perfectly. I ate it up in like 8 minutes. It was worth the 25 minute drive to Barrio Logan for me. The waitress was super friendly and was working dilligently as well as the rest of the staff in the back! I also met the owner and chef Pablo Becker Sandoval! I will add my photo with him in this review. We spoke about other upcoming projects he is working on and the restaurant Fish Guts itself. Thanks Chef for chatting with me + photo op even if you were extremely busy! I'll be back soon for dinner to try the tacos. Fresh, quality food in a thriving area of SD. What's not to love? So many cool shops too on the same street! Great energy and vibe. YUM YUM YUM. read more

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Fresh fish and shrimp, fresh coleslaw, delicious Mango margarita. Just a great meal. It's tiny but the service was quick and efficient as well. read more

Every time I'm in San Diego I must go. Best tacos in town. I hope that it keeps its boutique charm moving forward.

The tacos were top notch. Fresh, delicious and reasonably priced. I would have given a 5 star if it wasn't for the flies, they need more fans to keep them away, it wasn't massive but there shouldn't be one. Also, if the owner is going to step out of the kitchen which he did he should greet all guests instead of chatting with customer he obviously knew. Overall, if you want delicious tacos then this is the place. If you want a more personal experience then find another fish taco place. I don't get out much so I want both. read more

I really wanted to like Fish Guts--especially with all the hype around it--but unfortunately, it just didn't hit the mark for me. We ordered the smoked fish dip, the Estilo Baja, and the De Coco tacos. The smoked fish dip was more like a tuna salad served with Ritz crackers than an actual dip. I was expecting a bold, smoky flavor but it was so subtle that it just tasted like plain tuna salad--not what I had in mind. The tortillas were a highlight--definitely tasted homemade and delicious. But the deep-fried fish in the Estilo Baja taco had a soggy texture that took away from the experience. The De Coco taco had a nice texture, but the coconut flavor didn't really work for me--it leaned sweet and didn't quite blend well with the rest of the taco. With that said, the ingredients do taste fresh. The jamaica drink was more like a lightly flavored tea and lacked the rich, tangy flavor I usually associate with traditional agua de jamaica. Another downside: they don't offer takeout, which was disappointing since I had hoped to grab something to-go for someone at home. Service was just okay--nothing memorable. Overall, the experience left me wondering what the hype was about. I appreciate that they're trying something different, but for my taste, the flavors just weren't bold or balanced enough. read more

Every time I've visited their food and service is solid. It's known they buy their seafood fresh each morning. Their cocktails are delicious and their tacos are unique. My favorites are the smoked fish dip and the fish n chips taco. Sometimes they sell out so get there earlier if you wanna make sure they have everything. We've gone on weekends close to when they open. Often if you see a line it goes fast. read more

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AMAZING! The best fish tacos I've ever had across Mexico, California and Arizona! This was my second time there and it was heaven both times. They also have great Mexican craft beers. The tacos are elegant, full of fresh ingredients, made with fresh tortillas and their salsa is also killer! Every time I come to San Diego, I'm heading back! (You also get all the joy of Barrio Logan!) read more

They have some really solid food and it's well sourced! Flavors are great and each order is 2 tacos for like $10. The line is out the door and it's a small space so be ready to wait a little. Staff are super nice and will answer any questions you have. It's a good spot, I'm just sad it's so far from me in North county read more

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WOW! We came here after my husband's minor surgery. Best money spent in a long time! The menu is made only of tacos - except for the appetizer of smoked fish dip, which I definitely want to try next time. All of their fish is locally caught, and to make sure they stuck to that rule, the salmon for the al pastor taco wasn't available, so they swapped it out with opa, which was excellent! No fishy taste - pure spicy Mexican flavor! We also had the De Hongos taco - three types of mushrooms and huge in flavor. My husband had the De Espada taco, with blackened fish, which he also enjoyed. I even asked for just a tortilla, which is "a la minute," or upon ordering. We actually could see the lady making them! In a few minutes, I had THE BEST corn tortilla EVER. They're so committed to fresh flavor that there's no takeout. So if you want to bring it home, bring your own containers. I had a hibiscus lemonade, which was unique and delicious. They had a wide variety of margaritas, all with in-house ingredients. If you like tequila, definitely give them a try. Street parking only; wheelchair friendly. For a true taste of Mexico, have dinner here; you'll tell all your friends to go too! read more

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I like the coco shrimp one. The estilo bajo was not good. The espada one was decent. fish guts

Came here Saturday for lunch hoping to get the fish sandwich but turns out that's only available W-F from 12-4pm (that is the only item they serve during that time.) We got the fish dip, fish and chips tacos, Estilo tacos, and the hibiscus sweet tea. The fish dip was pretty good and a good size (lots of dip per cracker). The fish and chips tacos were our favorite - delicious fried fish topped with cubed potatoes. The estilo tacos on the other hand were just okay - I thought the flavor was spicy but a little too sweet. The tacos are street taco sized - definitely smaller than expected. Not sure two tacos are enough food for 1 person if you don't get an appetizer. The location is small and all bar seating. During the afternoon, the sun beats down and half the restaurant has their face directly in the sun. They were pretty slow and understaffed, so I didn't get my hibiscus tea until we were ready for the check haha, but they were nice and offered to comp the tea. I also really appreciated how they communicated transparently with other customers walking in that they are backed up and it was a 45 min wait. They lost a few trips of customers because of that but I respected how they would rather do that up front instead of trying to do as much business as possible and end up frustrating their customers. Recommendation to the restaurant: Make water jugs available so customers can refill their own water. It was pretty toasty under the sun but understand that the staff are really behind! read more

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What a wonderful surprise! We were in Coronado and wanted to get lunch in Barrio Logan. Saw people raving about Fish Guts on Facebook so we checked it out. Loved every bite of our food. The coconut shrimp tacos came out first. The tangy, spicy slaw coupled with hot, fresh coconut shrimp on fresh street tacos size tortillas was packed with flavor. The fish in the tacos were super fresh, the batter very crispy and not greasy with the same tangy, spicy slaw was a fiesta in my mouth. The wait staff were very friendly and helpful. We'll definitely come back. read more

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I'm always on the hunt for new street tacos in San Diego. Barrio Logan is known for great Mexican and Mexican-inspired cuisine, so when Fish Guts popped up I knew I had to try it out. First, there's not a lot of seating here -- there is some bar seating (high top stools), another section of high top seating around the window, and then a row of low stools that all face out toward the street. It would be hard to find seating here for a large group or a table that actually faces other people in your party. Assuming that's ok, these are street tacos! The food was fast, and tasty. The sizes of the tacos are good -- they come two to an order, each taco being about 2-3 big bites. Blackened swordfish with the jalapeño slaw was my favorite. Then the Baja. I also really liked the vegetarian mushroom taco! Glad they had that as an option. Overall, worth adding to your street taco rotation (I assume everyone has a street taco rotation). read more

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If I could give Fish Guts 10 stars, I would in a heartbeat. We found this place totally by chance, and I'm honestly shocked I hadn't heard about it sooner. We started with an appetizer (delicious), but the real star of the show was the swordfish tacos. I'm not exaggerating when I say they were the best tacos I've ever had. Perfectly seasoned, insanely fresh, and paired with what I think are house-made corn tortillas. And that swordfish... WOW. However you cooked it, please don't ever stop. I can count on one hand the times I dreamt of food after I ate it, and this is one of them. This place is a gem -- tucked away, humble, and absolutely unforgettable. Do yourself a favor and check it out. read more

Menu is limited, portions are small, ordered a fish and chips taco which was my mistake to order in the first place. Got two of the smallest pieces of fish I have ever seen. More fish on a blue gill than what I got. And the chips part of my dish were cold diced potato's. You will be hungry after and you will be down some cash if you fill up on fish scraps. They were out of the only house drink they had- hibiscus tea. Dont believe the hype read more

Heard about this spot on SD magazine's Happy Half Hour podcast and realized I've been walking by it on the way to another restaurant and meaning to go for a while now. So glad we made it a point to go last night. 4 orders of tacos were plenty enough to make me and my husband full, and each one was a delightful medley of textures and flavor bombs in our mouths. We started off with the mushroom tacos, which has a lovely infusion of lime with cheese on top. Then moved on to the fried coconut shrimp with a yummy slaw. Then the blackened swordfish with a refreshing jalapeño slaw (not too spicy, and sliced up finely), and last but not least the battered fish tacos with potato. I recommend ALL of these tacos, and we likely would have tried almost the whole menu if they hadn't run out of the Al pastor tacos and the smoked fish dip, but alas we had arrived close to closing time. Definitely will make this part of our regular rotation. I can see us hanging out on a leisurely afternoon, throwing back drinks while waiting for our made-to-order tacos and people watching. P.s. also learned from the podcast that they're opening a rooftop omakase, CANNOT WAIT to try! read more

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Fish freaking tacos! I'm sure you've had fish tacos before. I'm sure they've been good. Maybe even great. We have plenty of delicious fish joints here in SD. But these fish tacos? They're my new favorite! How good are they? I went twice in one weekend. Ordered the same things and loved them just as much as the day before, if not more. The menu is on the compact side but that's always a plus in my book. The fish here is fresh and sourced from Tunaville Market. Because it's a good fish operation and not freezer stocked fish whatnots, certain tacos may not be available. Eventually I will get my hands on the al pastor ones. They're now made with opah because that's the chef's preference and they sound delicious. As for what I did get my mitts on- I've eaten multiple orders of the following: Taco Estilo Baja: Negra Modelo beer battered local white fish, Mexican coleslaw, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli Taco de Espada: Blackened Swordfish, jalapeno-cabbage slaw, spicy aioli Taco de Fish & Chips: Negra Modelo battered local white fish, potato, Mexican tartar sauce, crispy potato Each of these tacos is special in their own way. They are small so you can probably comfortably put away 4 tacos on your own. Getting a pal to go halfsies with you so you can mix and match at your table is always a good call. The fried tastiness of Baja style fish tacos is always good, a true classic of fish tacos. But here the Mexican coleslaw adds a little zest and a little sweetness that brightens the fried fish. I love the blackened swordfish tacos so much, maybe more than any nonfried fish taco ever before. The swordfish has a great texture for tacos, the blackened rub adds such a great flavor, and the jalapeno slaw gives it a bit of a kick. The Fish & Chips taco was so delightful. The potato cubes! I was tickled. The combo of fried fish, potato cubes, and fried potato on top, all lubed up with a zippy little tartar sauce? I loved it so much. The dining space is small, the restaurant is rather compact. But there are plenty of seats around the patio for you to eat your tacos. At lunch time on weekdays they only sell a fish sandwich, but it'll be a good one! If you're eating dinner and only have room for eating 2 orders (tacos come in a pair, no mix and match) I'd go with the blackened swordfish and the fish & chips so you'll have of my fave tacos. But I haven't had the shrimp tacos yet and at this point I don't think you can go wrong with any of them. Maybe you'll really dig their mushroom option! But there's only one way for me to be sure how good they all are. I'll be back! read more

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Great swordfish tacos with crunchy jalapeño slaw, a little spicy but not hot was my favorite. The fish & chips taco was unique and tasty, cubed tiny potato salad on top of fish. The corn tortillas are the best I've had anywhere. Liked the margaritas fresh and yummy. Great outdoor seating. read more

Fish Guts - Pineapple margarita - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Love this place ever since it opened. Best fish taco's in San Diego. The Fish N Chips is a particular favorite.

No doubt, this is a 5 star spot!! Worth the drive no matter where you are coming from. This food is worth it I promise you. Fish dip 4.8/5 Fish sandwich 5/5 De coco taco 4/5 De espada taco 5/5 RUN !! If you come before 4pm they are serving a fish sandwich. Originally we came only for the fish dip and tacos, but since we were 15 minutes early, we tried the fish sandwich and it was AMAZING. The tartar sauce was out of the world. The capers + pickles + lettuce = SO GOOD. Then I got the fish dip and you just can't beat a smoked fish dip. Scoop some of a Ritz cracker and it cannot be beat. So gooood. I even ordered one to take home!! BOMB. For tacos, we got the de coco and the de espada. The coconut shrimp taco was packing some heat!!! The swordfish with jalapeño slaw was delicious!! So much flavor!!! Ivonne, our server, took such great care of us!! She was the best and had great recommendations. I will definitely be back!! Saturday their menu is complete all day. All the other days, there's a lunch menu and a dinner menu. read more

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Had to leave because waiter wouldn't seat us. There was plenty of seating available but she was just taking her sweet time. Another party before me left too because they also couldn't get seated. Don't understand how this place keeps operating like this. This is the third time I've come and if it's not one thing it's another. People were just waiting for their checks. read more

What a wonderful experience this place was. And I mean experience because each plate was so carefully crafted with unique combinations of flavors and textures. We ordered 3 different plates of tacos (2 fish, 1 veggie) and shared so we each got the experience of trying the different options. It did not disappoint and we were left with full bellies and satisfied palates. Would 100% come back again any day. read more

Fish Guts - Fish and chips tacos - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

We got the Estillo Baja tacos which were your typical battered fish tacos with a slaw and the De Hongos Tacos which was a very unique mushroom taco. The De Hongos was by far one of the best tacos I've ever had; The flavors were surprising but rich and balanced and delivered a unique taste. Score: 5/5 The Estillo Baja tacos were good but nothing out of the ordinary. Maybe because our expectations became super high after eating the De Hongos first. I would say the fish batter needed to be more crispy as it lacked that. It is not a bad taco whatsoever, but we just had better (that's just our opinion) Score: 3.8/5 Giving this place 5 stars because of the De Hongos. I don't think we can find tacos like these anywhere else and that's why it's a perfect score for us. The De Hongos are worth checking this place out, and we'll definitely come again when we're back in SD. read more

Fish Guts - De Hongos - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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The best fish tacos and margaritas we had from our long list of taco places recommended by friends. Fish was incredibly fresh and cooked properly. Tortillas were homemade and the slaw used on each taco was unique and complimented the fish well Drinks were made to perfection. Cucumber margaritas was our favorite. Service was warm and friendly despite a line out the door both times. Even if you have to wait to get a table, it's well worth the wait. read more

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Great tacos to come by in Barrio! 3rd time coming here, they have a great beer selection and their margaritas are good. Got the Estilo Baja, De Coco, De Espada, De camaron and all are spectacaular. My favorite by far is the De Coco, everything about it is amazing. The taste of the coconut and shrimp, impeccable. A must try if you're in the area! read more

Came at 3pm on a Saturday and were told we would be the last customers of the day as they had sold out, so definitely recommend coming early in the day! We tried the Baja fish, coconut shrimp, and blackened swordfish tacos - we loved the blackened swordfish most as the fish was perfectly cooked and flavored well. The Baja fish taco and coconut shrimp both had the same slaw that was delicious, but we felt the batter could have been crispier and the particular fish that was used that day was not our favorite. Definitely worth a visit and we hope to come again! read more

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Almost don't want to hype this place up because it's such a gem! But Fish Guts really deserves the love. *Worth the wait every time.* I very frequently get a server named Maya and she's incredible. Truly knows hospitality inside and out ~ warm, attentive, and always makes the experience feel easy and welcoming. I'm consistently impressed by her. The food? Ten out of ten. So fresh, so flavorful, so creative. Extremely affordable! The freshest ingredients, every time. I eat everything except shrimp and have tried nearly every taco on the menu, favorites include the De Espada, but honestly, they're all standouts. The tortillas taste handmade because they are and the presentation is always top tier. The house-made hot sauce is next level. Not usually a fan of wine cocktails, but the ones here are delicious **well balanced, thoughtful, and surprisingly memorable. This spot is special. read more

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Absolute best spot for fresh tacos in SD. Service is standard and pretty quick. Quality of ingredients is the best. The tortillas are made in house and you can tell with how well made they are. A must try! read more

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Tacos were absolute epic. Friendly service. Quaint sidewalk patio for great people watching. Can't wait to return.

Superlative in every way! Pablo and Julia(sic?) are consummate hosts and determinedly committed to excellence!

Small joint in Logan by salud tacos No private parking only street Only fish sandwich during lunch m-f Tacos for dinner m-f all day sat and sun read more

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The fish tacos here are the best I've ever had. The Estilo Baja had the optimal fish/batter combination, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and topped with perfectly seasoned slaw. The hand made tortillas were so soft and light - I didn't know corn tortillas could be this good. The De Espada had a little kick which was tempered with the Al Pastor margarita. Seating is tight and expect a long line - it's definitely worth the wait. Located in a trendy part of Chicano Park with partial view of the Coronado Bridge and staffed with the friendliest people on earth. read more

100% will be back! This place has some fun fish tacos and is totally worth getting here early. The restaurant is fine in only and has limited spots, which leads to a little bit of a wait time. Highly recommend getting there 20-30 mins before opening to ensure you get first seating. We tried the margaritas, personally I've had better. But the the coconut shrimp taco was the winner for sure! We also tried the swordfish and fish/chips tacos which were still pretty good. This is definitely a taco spot you need to keep on your radar. read more

Fish Guts - Fish and chips tacos - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Came around 7:30pm on a Saturday and thankfully got seated immediately. Their outdoor seating is cute and nice for people watching haha I thought the prices were very reasonable! We ordered the Estilo Baja, De Coco and De Hongos. The shrimp and fish were well battered I think the slaw on top was maybe more than I needed haha so I took some off to better taste the fish underneath The highlight for me personally was the De Hongos mushroom tacos! The mushroom flavor was incredible and fused so well with the manchego cheese I ordered the Smokey Mango Margarita but that unfortunately didn't arrive by the time we finished our tacos so we had canceled it! If we are in the area again I would come back to try the drinks and other tacos! read more

Fish Guts - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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The food, service and and ambiance were excellent all around! You definitely have to try this spot.