Glad we finally got to try this place. Felt it is a little overhyped. Definitely not the best fish taco in San Diego, but still really good. Tortillas are fresh and high quality. Fish is good. Tacos are small for only getting 2 for $12. Either drop it down to $9ish, or add a 3rd taco or make the pieces of fish bigger. Sitting outside was nice, but the street is busy, and lots of cars with loud exhaust made it hard to have a conversation with out pausing as drivers are trying to show off. read more

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

I am so happy I discovered this adorable restaurant on TikTok. These are hands down the best fish and shrimp tacos I have eaten in a long time . Their corn tortillas are homemade and absolute perfection. The fish is fresh and perfectly cooked . Our servers were friendly and attentive. This is a small restaurant, but we were seated right away . I cannot wait to go back . read more

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Alright so I've driven by this place multiple times and there is ALWAYS a line. So today my daughter and I got there before they opened which was at Noon. We got in line 5 minutes before opening and we were #7&8 in line. The hostess/waitress was very nice and explained the menu since it was our first time. We ordered the Jarritos, and their Hibiscus Sweet Tea . The Smoked Fish Dip was FIRE it came with some spice. It was SUPER fresh and paired with the Ritz crackers was PERFECTION! Now I ordered the Estilo Baja. It was OUTSTANDING. That chipotle aioli was WONDER. It definitely packs some heat. My daughter ordered the Fish and Chips. Their version is a little different than most cause it was like a potato salad. Definitely different, but FRESH and tasty. Overall 10/10 would definitely return when they open so I don't have to wait in line long. They do not take to go orders so the only way to enjoy this freshness is to wait in line. As we were leaving the line was down the block. Try them out. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Best fish taco I have ever had. Joint is real small so you might have a wait but it's worth however long the wait will be. I would go back daily! read more

Cute little place in Barrio Logan with great elevated tacos! Will definitely try their new spot across the street.

When I arrived, there was a line outside equal to the amount of people inside the very small restaurant and patio. The orders that were walked past us to the diners looked good enough to stay. I ordered the estilo baja and the pepino santo margarita. The food and margarita were an absolute perfect combination . An order comes with two tacos, although I wished I could have mixed and matched, I was not at all disappointed. Fresh corn tortilla, perfectly fried fish that was sweet and perfectly cooked with a slightly spicy and sweet slaw. The margarita had ground cumin and salt on the rim which went perfectly with the cucumber flavoring. Great experience that everyone should try at least once. read more

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These fish tacos will change your life. They are amazing. Cool place very friendly Staff. I will be back for sure. read more

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Um- wow! Yes, there's a line. And yes, it's with the wait. Every taco was superior- I'm from the Midwest, and we just don't have seafood tacos like this. read more

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Food amazing. Service great Ambiance is a cool vibe. Nice spot to enjoy amazing fish tacos read more

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Gareth Leonard hipped me to Fish Guts as one of the best fish tacos in San Diego and I wasn't disappointed. The place is small, so we were fortunate to get there right before they opened with only a couple of people ahead of us. After we'd been seated, the place quickly filled up. We got three sets of tacos: traditional Baja fish, grilled swordfish, and the shrimp. I liked the Baja fish and swordfish a lot. The shrimp was good, but the flavor profile wasn't that different than the Baja fish. The quality of the ingredients is superb and the tortillas are freshly made. While we ate, we had a front row seat for all the activity on Logan street. This is a cute little intersection with restaurants and interesting businesses in either direction for a couple of blocks. We saw tons of parrots and cool cars. Parking directly on Logan can be tough, so I went over the Highway 5 bridge and parked near Burbank Elementary over on Julian. There was plenty of parking over there and the little walk was nice. read more

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Service was quick, I ordered a virgin michelada and it was so delicious I ordered another. The tacos were amazing, I ordered the fish and chips, fish was perfectly crispy and battered evenly, and the tortillas were definitely home made. I would buy them separate if I could! Will be back again. The only sad thing is they are closed Monday-Tuesday. But they're so worth the wait. read more

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WHEN I TELL YOU THESE TACOS ARE INSANE!!! Food is incredible -- Alejandro and the service is even better! A must see in SD and Barrio Logan! read more

Fish Guts - Baja Taco - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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Was excited to try this place. A bit of a trek from gaslamp as I was staying there for a conference. Got there a few minutes after 12 and it was already packed. Luckily there were some counter seats available. Vibes were nice- casual, friendly. Tacos some in pairs for about $10. We tried the chipotle fried shrimp, the Baja fish, and the mushroom medley. Tacos were small, expected given street taco style. Flavors were good. However, the only downside was that we waited about 30min after placing order which seems a little long of a wait for a casual taco place. Also it was very chilly given that the setup really doesn't provide any shelter from the weather. I'm glad I tried it, but not sure if I would make the trek out again next time I'm in the area. read more

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Visited for lunch mid week. O m g. Why did it take me so long to dine here?!? Oh wait I know why! Because this place has been a big hit since opening and I don't like long lines. We sat at the counter and ordered our food. Started off with: Estilo Baja- delicious and the chipotle aioli slaw was really nice and different. A must order!! De Coco- this one was good, however a bit to crunchy, and coconut forward for my taste. De Hongos- o m g, stop whatever you are doing and get yourself 10 of these tacos! Packed with oyster, cremini, and shiitake mushrooms & manchego cheese. Simply perfect. Eating tacos at Fish Guts, is definitely a nostalgic vibe for me. You can feel the breeze from the bay coming in, the interior designed with large marlins, and a random boat hanging from the ceiling.. kinda cool. All of it took me to that one place, that one spot, somewhere in Baja. Great job Fish Guts! I wish you many successful years to come. read more

Fish Guts - The perfect vegetarian taco. Oyster, cremini, and shiitake mushrooms & manchego cheese. - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Centered in Barrio Logan, this corner spot is small and quaint with outside sidewalk seating. We ordered the swordfish tacos with the slaw. I love the green bell pepper that was in with the slaw it added a great flavor and spice overall. Overall I really loved this place and their take on fish tacos, very tasty! read more

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AMAZING! This place has a super limited menu, but all the combinations they put together are amazing. The homemade corn tortillas really make the tacos! read more

Another five star visit to Fish Guts! My husband and I were in town for Labor Day weekend, so naturally our first stop was Fish Guts! We came mid-afternoon on a Saturday and only waited about 20 min to be seated. We knew exactly what we wanted. If you saw my previous review, we were obsessed with the smoked fish dip. We had to start with that! It was so yummy. We ordered the exact same food we had last time because it was so good. They were already out of a few things, but we were happy it wasn't what we wanted lol. I'd love to come as soon as they open next time to try more tacos! Service was excellent - the servers all seemed to help out (I believe two servers and a few runners when food came out) and everyone was really friendly. It is a small space featuring super fresh food. I wouldn't come here with a big group unless you come early, but it's absolutely perfect for a group of 1-4! read more

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Delicious and flavorful tacos! Ordered the coconut shrimp, Baja and blackened grilled swordfish tacos. To date, these have been the best tacos I've had so far while visiting San Diego. Seafood was super fresh, food was cooked well, and the fish was tender (and not dry). The waitress was super friendly as well and made a good recommendation on the swordfish. The coconut shrimp had great texture (almost like a prawn) and is a must try, like other reviews have mentioned. Fish Guts was worth the wait to get into Fish Guts before it opened on a Sunday afternoon. read more

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Got seated right at opening and started with the smoked dip. It's a must have for an appetizer. You would think the ritz crackers are whatever but they are the perfect texture for the dip. The swordfish taco was very tasty. The coconut shrimp tacos were okay but I also am not a huge coconut flavor kinda guy. WOulds ceom back to try the other tacos. They had nice outdoor seating vibes. read more

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Back in June, I was able to take a trip down to Mexico City where I tried the world only taco stall with a Michelin Star, Taqueria El Califa de Leon. I wasn't so impressed with the tacos themselves but what made the biggest impression on me were the tortillas. At that point in my life, I had never had a better tortilla than that. Today, however, I think I have found another tortilla and it was almost identical to Califa de Leon. We tried their Baja, and their swordfish. Both were delicious, which made me wonder...if Michelin is handing out a star to a place that is subpar but had outstanding tortillas, wouldn't it make sense to award a place with a star that has BOTH excellent tacos AND outstanding tortillas? Fish Guts is popular and for good reason. Everything is fresh and delicious. So count on about an hour to get your food from where you first queue up in line. And there is always a line. It's a small little place and they try and pack as many people as the city of San Diego will allow, but it's comfortable enough. All of this and some really excellent customer service...you can not go wrong with Fish Guts. read more

Sat at the counter with two friends on a Friday night. The wait was only around 10 minutes and likely only because there was one front of house woman working the joint - she was INCREDIBLE and I wish I had gotten her name! She was taking orders, bussing tables, making drinks, all while SO friendly and kind, I was amazed watching this pro in action. We ordered the smoked fish dip and so many tacos - estilo baja, de espada, de coco, de camarón, de hongos. All of them were delicious, we were split amongst what we liked the most but surprisingly the smoked fish dip was a hit LOL we had just had a terrible one recently so this really made a big difference in our opinion of fish dips. We liked the nautical theme inside and the drinks also sounded/looked great. Would highly recommend if you're in the area and looking for fresh, good quality, delicious seafood! read more

Fish Guts - Smoked fish dip with ritz crackers - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

OMGGGG YESSSSS!! Tasted soo freshhh and they know what seasoning is. Thank God!!! Like great vibe like it was pouring today but I will say it added to the experience. Shout out to the love care and tender they dedicated to their work!!! read more

Fish Guts - Blackened swordfish - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

I strongly appreciated the quality of each tacos I had. This is easily a 5 star experience. One complaint. Garnish on the shrimp and white fish was exactly the same. I go out and eat to have a unique experience, and having an almost similar experience back to back is a bit of a downer. read more

This is our new favorite spot! The flavors are like nothing you've ever had before. The tortillas are hand made. The seafood is so fresh. The fish & chips taco was incredible, my favorite. Next up the de coco tacos , so crispy and a bit sweet. The de espada tacos which is swordfish were boasting with flavors , a slight spice to them. We ended with the coconut pudding which was surprisingly fresh and so delicious. The place is very small, if there's a line expect to wait 15-30minutes depending on your party. Absolutely worth it or just come on week day when it's not so busy. Our server was Diana and she was very welcoming despite it being very busy. She took the time to talk to us about the menu and answer the questions we had. She recommended the dessert & we were glad we got it. We're coming back this week and bringing my mother in law. Definitely the best seafood tacos in town! With three tacos each and dessert with a aqua Fresca we both were more than satisfied. read more

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Fishguts completely took me by surprise with their swordfish tacos - they now might be my favorite fish tacos in San Diego! It's a tiny shop so there is usually a wait but it doesn't take too long. Their menu is short and straightforward and I went with the one gluten free option on the menu. I'm not usually a swordfish person but tried it nonetheless and wow did it not disappoint. The fish was cooked perfectly, which I feel is rare for swordfish not to be tough, and the spices were exquisite. I felt the two tacos were also a pretty decent size - not too filling but just right. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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Cute Unique little restaurant, service was fast and the menu is so easy, the tacos are really good and so are the drinks. read more

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You can't go wrong with any of the tacos! Such a simple and delicious menu to choose from. The hit of the group was definitely the de coco, the coconut added a nice crunch and sweetness to the taco, not too overpowering. The cilantro jalapeño slaw on the de espada taco was the perfect pairing, it was fresh and added a kick. Everything was perfectly fried, and the homemade tortillas were super soft! The wait for a seat is definitely worth it. read more

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If you're a fan of fresh, no-fuss seafood done exceptionally well, Fish Guts in San Diego is a must-visit. I stopped by recently and was seriously impressed by how every element of their fish tacos feels thoughtful and deliberate. The Estilo Baja taco--with its crisp Modelo beer-battered white fish, creamy chipotle aioli, and tangy slaw--was the star for me. The fish was clearly fresh, the batter light and crispy, and the handmade corn tortilla held everything together beautifully without overpowering the flavors. Overall, if you love tacos and appreciate fresh, locally sourced seafood, Fish Guts delivers big flavor in a small, unpretentious spot. read more

Fish Guts - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Very cute hole in the wall type of place. Service was great, I got seated quickly and my food came out fast, piping hot, and fresh! I love that they informed me how all of their seafood is fresh daily, made the meal taste more yummy in a sense. Tacos De Coco 10/10 - I've never had coconut shrimp in a taco. The shrimp were big, plump, and juicy. The coconut on the outside did not overpower the taco and was perfectly fried. You get a nice little subtle hint of coconut which I really enjoyed. The slaw on top was also really good. I loved the smokiness of the chipotle aioli and the crunchiness of the cabbage. Also their tortillas are so so good. I feel like people don't talk about the tortilla element of tacos enough. The tortillas are homemade, not flimsy, and had a nice corn flavor. Tacos De Hongas 9/10 - The mushroom taco was surprisingly delish. I typically go for non vegetarian tacos, but this caught my eye. 3 types of mushrooms, so juicy and buttery. The Serrano added a nice little kick to cut some of the richness. Only thing was the cheese was a little bit too strong for my taste. read more

Fish Guts - Tacos De Hongas - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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So glad we tried this spot. For 2 tacos per order it's definitely good prices, especially with how big they are. 3 orders was a little too much for 2 people, we were stuffed. We tried the coconut shrimp, swordfish, and fish n chips tacos; would get all 3 of them again. Also got each of the margaritas and they were perfect. Hoping they get a liquor license soon to serve them with actually tequila or mezcal, but the agave wine is bomb too. Melissa was our server & she was awesome. Great conversation, quick service, patient in explaining the whole menu, & made it really fun to eat there. The place is small but it's totally worth waiting for. Stoked to go back and try everything else on the menu. read more

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Yes the hype is worth it. We came here and was 2nd in line 10 minutes before open (noon) on Wednesday. At open, there was already a small line. They open Wed-Sun (closed Mon/Tues). Once open, you are instructed to pick a seat and the server will come by with menus/provide table service (she remembered our place in line). Recommend: Mushroom tacos (De Hongos) Beer battered local white fish tacos (Estilo Baja) Blackened local swordfish tacos (De Espada) Downsides: Parking can be difficult (there is no dedicated lot but you might have luck parking on street by the residential neighborhood). Food may take a while. Tortillas are hand made to order on site. Not a quick serve place. Seats are not comfortable on your tush. I still highly recommend it. These were the best tacos on our SD trip. read more

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The food here was so good I didn't take a picture. I only had the De Coco tacos with a Juan Cordero Pale Ale, but those tacos were enough to earn five stars. The service was exceptional, and the ambiance is lovely. I will 100% be back ASAP to try everything else they serve. read more

I'm so sick of places that are overhyped and can't deliver, well Fish Guts isn't one of those. They have amazingly fresh fish tacos! Get there early before they sell out. There will be a line but it's worth the wait. They make their own tortillas too! We tried the coconut shrimp tacos, the Baja fish tacos and the swordfish tacos. Each item is served as it is ready so be aware you may not get all your food at the same time. This allows everything to be served hot and fresh. There is also no take out. Of the 3 tacos I tried I think my favorite was the swordfish but honestly they were all delicious. I'll be back! read more

Fish Guts - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

Wow, I was not expecting the tacos to be this good! It's such an unassuming, chill place that's cranking out some good food. We came on a Wed afternoon around 5 and it wasn't too busy but was pretty packed by 6. Pretty small space with some indoor seating otherwise only outdoor bar seating facing the street. Unfortunately they were out of the al pastor and the de hongos when we went. We tried the estilo Baja (white fish), de coco (shrimp) and the de espada (swordfish). I probably should have read closer but the toppings for the shrimp and white fish were exactly the same so I didn't get the variety I was hoping for. That being said the Mexican coleslaw on top of those tacos was amazinggg. I could just eat that and be happy. A little bit of heat too. The corn tortilla was soft and flavorful. The fish and shrimp had good flavor. Loved the crunch that the coconut added to the shrimp without adding an overwhelming coconut flavor. My friend thought that the swordfish would be more spicy with jalapeno slaw and spicy aioli but she said the Mexican coleslaw was actually spicier. As others have mentioned, service is kind of slow. We ended up putting in two orders. Our first one probably took about 5-10 min to come out but our second one took about 20. They did warn us as we put in our 2nd order though. read more

Fish Guts - Estilo Baja (white fish) - Seafood Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place is worth every good feedback that we have heard so far and that has convinced us to finally come in. We're so happy to be living a mere 5-minute drive away from it as we will be returning! Ambience: Their cozy corner location in Barrio Logan is perfect for a casual date night. We loved dining al fresco and overlooking the street. The ambience is a little bit upscale (but still relaxed) that tells you early on that the food is elevated but not in an intimidating way. What we got (each order of tacos comes with two): De Espada (blackened swordfish,) Estilo Baja (battered and deep fried fish,) and de Coco (coconut battered Baja shrimp,) all in handmade corn tortilla... everything was amazing. I can't even pick which one I like the most and I almost would always say, it is the Baja taco. But each one was just perfection. Their delicious slaws also made such a huge impact. They made sure not to use the same slaw to give each taco a sense of uniqueness and to avoid flavor fatigue. Ingredients are so fresh as well. Smokey mango cocktail - I rarely see mango as a key ingredient to a cocktail so this was a treat! Delicious, refreshing, and not too strong. Pudin de coco - a sweet ending to our meal. The cold pudding was soft and tasted of coconut cream. A very simple yet comforting dessert. We loved our time here and made our date night so special. Staff was attentive as well! Street parking wasn't a problem for us, with it being in a residential neighborhood that isn't too busy. Try to come in early as they only have limited inventory of fresh seafood every day. read more

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Great combinations of flavors for some of the best fish tacos Ive had. Sometimes theres a line to order

Average tacos, not a lot of fish in taco or shrimp, salsa was good but served in a very tiny serving tray with just enough for one taco, nothing special, aquas frescas very watered down. Mediocre at best! read more

Winner, winner, fish dinner at Fish Guts restaurant in San Diego. This small, quaint dining establishment holds only 20+ people. It is tight but we'll worth the wait. They serve seafood, mushrooms and alcohol. They absolutely kill it and are off the radar as a must try casual spot. All the patrons here were enjoying their food and sharing in conversation. We got here early for dinner around 5. We were seated at thin bar stools and close to each other. The menu is limited but I will return as my choices were all, Spot-On. We ordered the Elstilo Baja taco, De Coco taco and De Hongos tacos. The tacos are 2 per order and packed with ingredients. The Elstilo taco had perfectly flavored, moist fish with a Mexican slaw, pico de gallo and aioli dressing. They were delicious and very flavorful. The De Coco was coconut battered shrimp with Mexican slaw, pico de gallo and aioli. The coconut was a bit overwhelming and hard to taste the shrimp, but good. Blown away by the De Hongos tacos, a must try. Flavor over-the-top with mixed mushrooms and Serrano Chiles, shallots, roasted tomatillo and cheese. A job well done! If you are looking for interesting and inventive food, hit Fish Guts. The food is exceptional, fresh, reasonably priced and flavor packed. Fish Guts- NAIL IT! read more

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Wow I really like this place and will be looking forward to the next time I come back! The seafood here is very fresh. Also the flavors are very vibrant with the slaws. The food doesn't leave you feeling heavy. Note that if you come later in the day, they might not have all the items available. The seafood is fresh and locally sourced, so when they run out for the day, they run out. I had the Shrimp Tacos - De Coco and the Swordfish Tacos - De Espalda. Both were so delicious that we ordered more of both afterwards! The coconut flavor in the shrimp really added to the taco and I liked the spicy slaw on top. I usually don't even like swordfish since it is a tougher denser fish, but the fish in the taco was nice. The ambiance was casual and I liked sitting outside facing the street. The staff was helpful when we asked for recommendations. My only complaints were the prices and portion sizes, though for the quality it was reasonable. The tacos were small and pricey. I'm a small person and I don't eat much, but I still wasn't satiated after 6 tacos. However, maybe it was because the food was good that I wanted more. read more

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i was really excited to try this place and i came with a friend on a saturday afternoon around 3pm and it was a bit busy when we initially came but at some point we ended up being the only people in the entire restaurant and ironically that's when the service here was the slowest. They have both indoor & outdoor seating but I gotta be honest we went on a cold day and the indoor seating doesn't really make much of a difference in staying warm due to the big open windows they have so bring an extra jacket or layer in case you come on a cold day. They were sold out of the al pastor salmon tacos when we went so I would try to come earlier to try those out. We ended up trying the smoked fish dip, de coco, & de espada tacos. The fish dip was a bit toooo smoky for my liking so maybe if you enjoy REALLY smoky things it could be something you end up liking. I wish there was an option to serve the fish dip with something besides ritz crackers. The de coco was a giant juicy shrimp coated in coconut shreds which tasted veryyy coconutty (which I personally enjoy) and the cabbage slaw on top had a nice chipotle flavor and was very fresh. If you're not into coconut, DO NOT order this tacos bcuz it is EXTREMELY coconutty. The espada was a swordfish taco with a jalapeño slaw and honestly I think this is the best seafood taco I've ever had. The fish was juicy, the slaw was spicy but not too spicy, and the slaw was refreshing & crunchy. Idk if the server was having a bad day or what but me and my friend noticed that the server lowkey had an unwelcoming attitude in general the whole time and it was really off putting. Sometimes the food at a place is so good and the service is not it, but you like the food so much that you just need to mentally prepare yourself for future visits to ignore the service which is probably what me and my friend will do in the future. Overall--delicious tacos, extremely slow service so don't go here if you're in a rush or looking for a quick meal read more

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