I saw the fresh fish ad on Facebook. We decided to go, conveniently on taco Tuesday & even more conveniently on CINCO DE MAYO!!! They were SUPER busy, estimated wait time was 1hr 20min & we got sat in one hour which was awesome!!. The place really looks like a Cali taco shack on the inside & has great decor. Considering how busy they were they had great and prompt service once we were sat. We got the elote appetizer, a mahi (battered), a mahi (grilled), a shrimp, a pork and a grouper taco. Both my boyfriend and I were surprised when the tacos tasted different. You go to places and it's all dressed the same, these had great flavor and each one stood out in its special way. 10/10 on the food. We also got a key lime pie & it was delish too!! We will absolutely be coming back, they told us they have deals on Thursday too, and I really want to check out their fish market. I am really picky with restaurants usually and I was pleasantly surprised. Also, it's a big deal for their food to be great, these service to be attentive and just generally a great experience on such a busy day! You guys killed it! Can't wait to come back!!! read more

SoCal Fish Taco Company - Blackened Grouper Taco, Mahi, Shrimp, Beans and Pork. - Seafood Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

The atmosphere is great, service is friendly and attentive. Now for the downside; tacos were not impressive. More batter to fish ratio and flavor was a little on the bland side. I'm originally from Baja, where the fish taco originated. So when I heard this place served authentic style fish tacos, I was excited. Not the worst but also not the best. read more

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Small business with big flavors. Greeted and welcomed warmly. Stephan was attentive and gave excellent customer service. Great place for a quick stop in or a relaxed dine in so-cal vide experience. Halibut taco's were a 10/10, battered to perfection, paired perfect with salsa. read more

While the fish was decent, the flavors and fry were underwhelming. Thankfully I didn't get any of the poor service others have experienced. The employee was manning the front all by himself. We placed our orders and received everything after 15 minutes. *Clam Chowder: very runny and bland. There was minimal seafood flavor and was prominently milky. My cup barely had any clams and the bits I did get were chopped finely. There were also no vegetables incorporated so this was a pricey cup of cream. *Fish and Chips: the cod fillets were thick and flakey but the beer batter was heavy and greasy. The batter had no flavor and took away from the delicate fish. The oil should be changed given the darker color and bitter aftertaste. The fries were the best part and the only item that was properly seasoned. The coleslaw was standard and I wished the sides were larger in size. The fish had a lot of potential but everything was poorly seasoned. SoCal Fish Taco Company boast of their "dad's award winning" clam chowder but it was some of the worst I've had. I wouldn't come back read more

SoCal Fish Taco Company - Clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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This downtown Gilbert place is a good choice for fish tacos and burritos. It isn't fancy, but it's hot a good California beach theme. There are surfboards hanging from the ceiling and skateboards on the wall, along with some beach photos. It's was really busy when we came here in Friday evening. There was a wait for outdoor seating, so we grabbed an indoor table so we didn't have to wait. it looked like there were only two servers, but the wait wasn't to long. We ordered: *Fish and chips *Shrimp ceviche tostadas *Mahi Tacos *Blackened grouper taco All were good. The only negative is that in some cases, the prices seemed high--the tostadas were tiny for the price. Strange because the price was great for the fish and chips. read more

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The cod tacos are excellent!! Don't sleep on them!! The service was also great and they have fresh fish for sale! read more

Have been wanting to try out this place and today I ended up trying it. The food itself was really good. We came to try out the fish and chips, but we got a little bit of everything. We got the fish and chips and we also got chips and salsa. We got a shrimp taco, a cod, taco and a Carne Asada taco . To be fair, everything was really good. I give it a solid 8. The only thing that I did take a bite of and did not finish was the Carne Asada taco. I don't know why, but it had a really weird taste to it and I had to basically spit out in a napkin. The taste was awful. Not sure why Aside from that everything else was really good and the patio was really nice great service ! Would come again read more

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Nice atmosphere and service. Food was good but is definitely overpriced for what you get.

We went for lunch on taco Thursday and had the best time. The food was excellent the, the homemade salsa was so good and the service was great too. Super cute place that reminded me of home in CA. We will definitely be back! read more

Fish tacos were excellent. Had cod, halibut, & mahi-mahi tacos. Fun place with both indoor and outdoor seating. Love the vibe.

This place has been around a while, and I wanted to love it- but it fell short on so many levels. Very small indoor dining area, but plenty of outdoor seating in the back. Immediately greeted by the only server working, and she was great. Very friendly and always checking up on us. It happened to be Taco Tuesday, and they have some pretty good deals ranging from $3, $4 & $8 tacos. We started with the coconut shrimp appetizer & I opted for 2 shrimp & 1 beer battered mahi, my cousin had 2 carne asada and the mahi as well. Coconut Shrimp: Just your classic CS nothing special, fairly bland just "okay"...I guess the sauce made up for it. Tacos: As soon as they hit the table, I knew it wasn't going to be good...I know a good taco when I see one. Tortillas were COLD on all the tacos, the carne itself was also COLD and ZERO flavor. I couldn't believe we were paying for this. My shrimp tacos were better, but again nothing to rave about. Fish tacos were just okay. What went wrong here?! The salsa served with the tacos.. not even joking was absolutely tasteless. I asked for a more spicy salsa, but they don't have any so I was given 2 bottles of hot sauce instead. Not sure what happened but the only thing good here was the service. We wont be back. read more

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There's a reason why SoCal has survived all the changes downtown has had over the past decade. Because it's THAT good! Probably the best fish tacos you'll get in Gilbert that's not from a food truck. The carne however is incredibly underwhelming, overcooked and underseasoned. But I'm not going here for the carne, I'm going for the cod! This place is a gem to me as someone who grew up in the area. Also sandwiched in between Champs & the most photographed spot in Gilbert. read more

We went here for lunch and back again for dinner the next day. The tacos are really good and fresh. The waitress was able to help with questions on the menu and we were all happy with our choices. read more

This place has been around for a while now and I always say I have to stop by. Well the day finally came and we stopped on Saturday for some dinner! We parked in the back and made our way in through the back door. The server quickly came in running from the outside, walked us over to our table, and she dropped off menus. We ordered: 1 Coke 1 Calamari fries 1 Elote 1 Clam chowder soup - small 2 orders of shrimp tacos The clam chowder soup was delicious and I wish I had gotten the big bowl instead. It had so much flavor and it was served hot. The calamari fries were hot and crispy - so good. The shrimp tacos were delicious and you get two tacos in one order. Kinda pricey though as your paying about $5 per taco. It's accompanied with a red salsa which was not at all spicy. Service was great and fast. Will be back! read more

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This place has a fantastic location and the shrimp tacos are absolutely delicious honestly some of the best I've had! Everything was so good. read more

Tonight our group of 8 dined together for my college graduation. Called prior and they accommodated us immediately! Quan was our waiter and I have to say, he was an absolutely amazing server. He was attentive to each guest in our group, and had a kind and uplifting personality. Service seriously makes such a difference when dining out, and I want to shoutout Quan for making a special night even better!!! Also of course the shrimp tacos (my usual) were delicious). The crab cakes were fresh and we tried the street corn and YUM! read more

SoCal Fish Taco Company - Shrimp tacos - Seafood Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Tuesdays are for tacos! My wife and I rolled into this well-established DT Gilbert taqueria hankering for crunchy tacos but settled for soft instead. Wifey got the chicken burrito and was very pleased. I snuck a couple of bites when she wasn't looking. Service was great and the vibe was very SoCal. I only wish there were crunchy tacos! But the price tag was very good on the wallet. We would gladly come back for the burrito, service, and prices. read more

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We love SoCal taco! We have been going here for a few years and would take family from New Jersey when they visited. We hadn't been for a while but made a visit on the anniversary of my mother in laws death because she was so happy when we brought her here! We celebrated Cher with shrimp tacos, ceviche, coconut shrimp, mahi tacos, a margarita and a glass of Chardonnay. Food was great, outdoor seating was lovely and service was exceptional! read more

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Very interesting menu, casual dining in or outside, lots of drink options. Service was a bit slow but that's because everyone knew our waiter! A nice alternative to the other downtown Gilbert restaurants. read more

Love this spot!! We were wanting a good lunch pick up spot and found SoCal Fish Taco in our search. We picked it up and loved everything we got. They have shrimp tacos, salmon tacos, clam chowder and delicious bowls. It's really a great spot for fresh, good food. We didn't sit and eat but would do so next time. It's in a great spot in Gilbert to walk around too. Can't wait to try it again!! read more

A true hidden gem! SoCal Taco is hands-down my favorite spot for tacos in town. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and made with care -- you can really taste the difference. Their Taco Tuesday and Taco Thursday specials are the best around -- delicious tacos at an unbeatable price. The service is just as amazing -- Quan always thinks of everything and makes sure you feel welcome and taken care of every single time. Quan, we'll definitely be back to talk through The Sopranos and Breaking Bad! It's one of those places you almost want to keep secret, but they deserve all the love! If you're craving authentic, mouthwatering tacos, do yourself a favor and check out SoCal Taco -- you won't be disappointed! read more

I'd rate the food and drinks but the service was so bad, we never had a chance to try either!!!

Been there many times since I offered a review about ten years ago. Still the best Baja San Diego style fish tacos in Phoenix metro. The family also owned The seafood Market seafood restaurant at Val Vista and Baseline which they recently had to close due to a huge rent increase. They have opened the fish market portion of the old restaurant two doors North of SoCal and brought the cooks over as well from The Seafood Market. The menu at SoCal now includes more fresh fish entrees. This little place is a gem. Great food, friendly service and family owners always present to make sure things are done right. read more

My daughter went here claiming these were the best tacos ever- so we had to give it a try. The tacos didn't disappoint. Great Carne Asada and Mahi tacos. The highlight was the burrito which was massive. Sauces had a lot of good flavor. Quan and the rest of the employees were very friendly and walked us through the menu as first-timers. Fairly priced and good value - We will definitely be back! read more

Happy Hour is 3 - 6 pm. We ordered a bucket of 3 Coors Lights for $10 (Excellent deal). We enjoyed the Blackened Grouper tacos, and coconut shrimp again. This time we ordered the onion rings and creamed filled churros. We arrived early to insure an inside table. Plenty of patio seating is available too. The wait staff are friendly, attentive and quick to clean up. A few more visits and we'll be regulars. read more

SoCal Fish Taco Company - Seafood Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Incredibly delicious fish tacos. When I'm wanting fish tacos and some amazing chips this place always hits the spot. The service is good and the place definitely gives off a beach tacos spot just without the salt breeze and cooler weather but worth it when you want something good. read more

Fast and friendly service on Taco Tuesday. Loved being outside on this beautiful day but would have preferred street side. Tacos for two: 2 carne asada- small, minimal flavor, 4 battered cod- good but smallish pieces and heavily battered and 1 lobster- substantial delicious chunk of lobster and ok batter. Total: $28. Not sure of price on other days. No draft beers but enjoyed canned beer and hard seltzer. Downtown was hopping already at 6pm. Can't really recommend as first choice but as a back up for tacos on Tuesdays and Thursdays. ~EG Eats read more

We love having lunch there on Tuesday and Thursday! Outstanding Ceviche Tostadas and Tacos! Caze is the best waitress and She always remembers us! read more

I have been here so many times many hundreds but I love this place they always have nice waiters and good food I recommend getting the So-Cal burrito it is my favorite I wish I could eat there every day read more

This place was great! Walked right in on a Saturday and got seated. I have allergies and they were very receptive to that and I had a lot of options. The food was super delicious and I was full after finishing my meal. A refreshing little place in the monotony of AZ restaurants. I will definitely be coming back. Go check them out! read more

Service is terrible, slow, confusing, understaffed, don't acknowledge you. Had to leave before ordering multiple times due to the above.

Although the tacos were tasty the service was below par... Nice looking Athletic men servers who appeared oblivious to diners needs... A women's touch would be helpful here! read more

Cod fish tacos with rice and beans, also had a cup of clam chowder. Stopped in for a pick up order and was impressed with the taste and flavor of our meal. A piece of fish with every bite. The clam chowder was good as well, we will definitely return for mor fish tacos. read more

SoCal Fish Taco Company - Cod Fish tacos. - Seafood Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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A fairly average fish tacos spot in the Heritage district of Gilbert! We stopped in last friday night for dinner. There is a parking lot behind the building, as well as a cute little shaded patio wih TVs where we sat. The service was quick! I ordered a margarita on the rocks - which was good - and the cod taco platter. When they say platter they don't mean.... you get them on a platter with side. You just get two tacos in a basket. A little deceiving. And honestly for the price i expected more. Tacos were average/good though. At least our chips were included.... All in all - low on value for the price, but a quick spot to get your taco fill on. read more

SoCal Fish Taco Company - a surfboard - Seafood Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Still loving this cute taco shop, and eat here nearly every weekend! Sangria is refreshing with a kick, tacos are just plain delicious (shrimp, mahi and halibut are my faves), and the beans are the best around. Freshly made salsa to go with freshly made chips make a great appetizer. Great service as always from the owners daughter. Great family restaurant! read more

SoCal Fish Taco Company - Best fish tacos around! - Seafood Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Went to eat twice in last few weeks. Once with friends for lunch, second time with husband for dinner. Choices were great Between us , we've tried fish, shrimp and lobster tacos. All were fresh and tasty. Hubby had fries. I had elote type fritters. Service was friendly and outstanding. Indoor and outdoor seating. Specials on Tuesday and Thursday are great for tasting different choices. read more

I don't know if we were just hungry when I wrote my last review or if the food has just fallen off but what we had today was terrible. 3 stars for the great service but the food... not so much. We started with an order of coconut shrimp that tasted frozen, greasy and over fried. Hubs ordered the lobster tacos and I had mahi and fries. The fries were the best part of the order and they were meh. I can definitely say that we won't be back. read more

Fish tacos were over fried. Also, some type of sauce for the tacos would be good since the corn tortillas are not fried or grilled, so they're rather dried. Otherwise, things were good. Margaritas were excellent. Prices reasonable. Service was great. read more

This well decorated restaurant has the feel of Southern California. With surf boards and skateboards adorning the walls and hanging from the ceiling, dining here felt like a vacation. And then we tasted the food. The pinto beans were too salty and the Spanish rice was bland. The ceviche tostadas were okay but the portion size was small. They were not nearly as flavorful as the ones we had in Mexico. The calamari sticks were delicious with the flavorful dipping sauce. The fish sticks were okay but nothing to brag about. The carne asada tacos lacked flavor. As cool as the environment is, there is nothing on the menu that would bring me back. read more

SoCal Fish Taco Company - Ceviche Tostada - Seafood Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Coming from So Cal, we miss the beach and the vibe. This place only lacks the beach. We've been here about 4 times now. Our only interactions and service have been from the owners and it's been great. Each time we've come we've enjoyed our food and drinks. We've stuck mainly to the Shrimp and Mahi Mahi tacos and calamari sticks and Onion Rings, and our kids enjoy some of the many choices they have, all of which are very good. Our latest experience was still good, but the single server who was working was almost overwhelmed. He was taking care of business with what he had, so I'll give him that, but it was a comment he made that was off-putting. I had the stomach flu for 5 days and hadn't had a drink or been out in over a week, to work included. I wanted to come to this place at happy hour with my family and enjoy it, which we did. We had some good conversations with nearby tables. So I asked if we could get one more margarita as we had about 2 minutes till happy hour ended. He said "OK" and then before he heads inside he says "I better get a good tip!". I get he was flustered with the amount of people coming in, but I've been in the service industry for 37 years, you don't say that kinda thing. Because I work in the industry and he got things very quickly to us, I did tip him a little over 20% and I'll tell you why. I've been there in that type of situation and had people stiff me or complain, when it is the restaurants choice to understaff, not the servers. And maybe he did have that happen to him during all that, so I paid cash and I did get a "thank you" after he collected it and came back out. So this is more a note to him to take it easy, and don't say that kinda thing. Take it from someone who was a serial complainer, and got some good words of advice from a co-worker when I'd gotten stiffed or insulting tips..."Don't let em burn you twice" (As in, don't let it affect your mood and state of mind!) read more