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    Tacos Castillo Fish and Shrimp Tacos

    5.0 (31 reviews)
    InexpensiveSeafood, Tacos
    Open • 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    TACOS CASTILLO FISH AND SHRIMP TACOS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Lee S.

    Ensenada Mexico has some of the best Fish & Shrimp Tacos you will find. And like most frequent visitors everyone has their favorite spots. This place is one of my favorites because the ingredients are always fresh and the shrimp & fish are lightly coated and not overly cooked keeping them moist and tasting delicious. They offer a variety of toppings and good a selection of beverages. So, if you're looking for a new Fish/Shrimp spot to add to your list you might want to give this place a try.

    Corner of Juarez and Castillo
    Justin H.

    Go where the locals eat. Baja Tacos in Whittier is my local spot, but this place blows it away. The batter is light and tasty. Fish portion generous and stayed crispy throughout. We got 2 shrimp tacos and 6 fish tacos, plus 4 cokes for 20 bucks. This is a taco stand so be aware there is nothing but a bench to eat your tacos. It's about a 10-15 min walk from the cruise port as well but so worth it. They took dollars but give change in pesos. 19-1 when we were there. Do it!

    One fish and one shrimp taco before I threw on salsa and other toppings.
    Bradford C.

    I love seafood, and fish and shrimp tacos are an absolute must-have when you come to Ensenada. I remember one place I came to last year that I was dying to eat at again, but I'm always open to recommendations. The other place was described as "Good," but Castillo was described as "Perfect." Honestly, even if it's recency bias, Castillo was WAAAYYYY better than the other place. The fish and shrimp were fried and battered to perfection, and it was light and airy. The workers were incredibly helpful and polite and nice. The menu mentioned "Tacos de pescado/camarón" and "Orden de pescado/camarón." I asked what the difference was since both had different price points, and they said that was "orden" was for to-go. I loved this place so much. I wish I could've had more. Also, the workers were so helpful, because some of the people in our group wanted birria, but we were told that birria in Mexico is considered a breakfast and lunch item, and not dinner. I asked for some recommendations, and they gave me some great recommendations for places and even for ceviche since they don't do ceviche. They gave me some recommendations, and I'm looking forward to both.

    Tacos Castillo.
    Tim S.

    This was the 3rd stop on our taco tour in Ensenada. Very similar to the other 2 spots we went to. These tacos I believe were $1.75 a taco (35 pesos). Once again, great tacos. Perfectly fried fish, cabbage, pico, and I added lime and hot sauce. They packed this fish taco...it was thinner pieces of fish than the other spots, but they hooked it up with multiple pieces of fish in the taco. Once again, a bomb taco and I would come back again if in Ensenada.

    Jose P.

    Been coming here since 1995 long family tradition they continue to give quality and taste in there fish tacos! Kids have taken over the establishment but prefer these tacos over fénix.

    2 fish 2 shrimp
    Nancy L.

    Locals Favorite Fish Tacos!! You've heard of the "other" taco spot that is very popular but this one beats them for sure!! The staff is always super friendly and it's one of the reasons we keep coming back. You line up and ask for your tacos, they serve you right away and you can finish eating before having to pay. (So you don't have to mess around with all the money germs before eating) As of Dec 2021, Fish tacos are $25 pesos & Shrimp tacos are $35 pesos... they're full size tortillas and very filling. The batter is cooked and fried to perfection and not soggy. The seasoning/batter gives it a delicious flavor. Ensenada trip isn't complete without a round (or two) of fish tacos!!

    Taco de Pescado!
    Talor G.

    All I can say is WOW!!!! This little place is amazing! I went with my friend to visit her in laws and were told we had to try this place out. OMG it was amazing. I have eaten my fair share of tacos but this place takes the cake! This place is family owned and has been in the same location for years so we were told it was the best in town. First off the people are so welcoming. It was my first time in Ensenada and they were really friendly and thanking the locals for bringing us to their taco stand. I decided to try the fish tacos since that was what we went for! OMG the tacos are amazing. What I loved is that the fish tacos weren't "overly" fishy. I love fish but sometimes fish tacos can be a little much. These were perfect! Just the right amount of flavors and the salsa's to choose from were awesome! My favorite was the Habanero one that had somewhat of a citrus tang to it! I had two of those and a coke in the bottle! After eating these tacos I couldn't leave back to the US without stopping again. On our way back home we came and ate again! This time I decided to try the shrimp tacos, they too were excellent. However, the fish tacos were out of this world and I favored those more. The experience was great! The food was amazingly delicious and I can't wait to go back just for the tacos! This is a must for future visits to Ensenada!

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    3 years ago

    Yup, the perfect Baja fish taco had been found. Roughly 1.25 usd make this little taco stand a total win.

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    4 years ago

    Solid fish taco. Best tacos you ll eat I n all of Mexico are eaten standing up in the street. Great condiment bar.

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    4 years ago

    Amazing Shrimp tacos , highly recommend very good service, very friendly, and very reasonably priced.

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    My first time eat there yesterday food was delicious and staff was awesome will definitely go again.

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    Great tacos, awesome service. Authentic shrimp and fish tacos at a great price. Must stop by if you are in or driving through Ensenada

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    Great tacos...friendly staff. Tacos are fried but not greasy. Salsas are delicious. Great lunch snack.

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    Review Highlights - Tacos Castillo Fish and Shrimp Tacos

    “The tortilla is light and soft, complimenting well with the crispy and piping hot fried fish!”

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    Restaurante Sabina - Fish Taco

    Restaurante Sabina

    4.2(100 reviews)
    0.5 km
    •$$

    Ensenada, Mexico - Yes it could be overpriced compared to the food stands, but I personally think…read morefood tastes better when I can sit down in the shade and relax while I eat, not having to worry about food spilling on my shirt or dropping my tostada. I'm willing to pay for the table! That said, if you're going for the famous sea urchin (erizo) tostada, I think you'll have to eat in the restaurant because they simply just make it better than the stand. I tried from both places, only the restaurant would have the famous peanut sauce on it. The half shell platter also seemed to have fresher seafood than the stand, maybe coz it's chilled better? Service was great! Our server gave us recommendations and checked on us periodically. We came around 10:30am and was able to get a table outside. (Interesting note: the table was way too high for the chairs lol) Overall wonderful experience and definitely a must-stop for me now whenever I'm in Ensenada again!

    This place has gone way downhill. My wife and I have come here so many times and it was always a…read morewonderful experience. Now, the portions are smaller, the prices are higher, and the food and mixed drinks taste less good. I think the overreliance on tourists has let these people get lazy with quality and portions. Very, very sad to say after having gone here endless times that we've closed the chapter on going to what used to be our favorite restaurant in Ensenada

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    Complimentary chips and salsa

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    La Comadre Taquería - Tortillas

    La Comadre Taquería

    4.7(55 reviews)
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    Be sure to ask how much everything costs before ordering. The guy standing outside who seats you…read moremay try to overcharge. He tried getting me to order me guacamole and chips, I asked how much, he said $14 USD, I declined yet he still tried to bring it to my table which I declined a second time. Payment is cash only (USD accepted). That said, the tacos were delicious. The meats were marinated so well and were addicting. The tortillas were handmade and had an excellent texture. Prices might not be the cheapest but it's worth it for a great meal.

    While all the cruise ship passengers are getting their drink on at Papas & Beer (we started there)…read moresave your appetite and head a block away to La Comadre for some of the best tacos you'll ever have. It's not hard to find, but unlike so any other options, it's not loud or flashy. We weren't ushered in by some guy on the street promising "the best" of anything. It's small, but clean.. you order at the counter.. my wife and I were the only gringos in there, and we don't speak Spanish. We were quickly presented with a sample plate of all the meats available for their tacos. The wife and I each got a Birria taco and I also got a chicken taco with some of the best Mole sauce I've ever had. They had a table set up in back with all the fixings and salsas you could ask for and the tacos came with beans and rice. We grabbed a bottle of water from the cooler, and the whole meal came to $13 with a tip!!! I mean, that's an unbelievable value for your money. The tacos were incredible. The beans and rice were delicious and the corn tortillas were homemade and some of the best we've ever had. The wife and I often use Yelp! to find places exactly like this, and once again, it did not disappoint. If you're in Ensenada do yourself a favor and skip all the hype spots and go find this place for some amazing food at incredible prices!!

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    Bullos Place - Fish taco

    Bullos Place

    4.5(62 reviews)
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    Nice place to grab a bite to eat at an affordable price. Located right on the main tourist strip,…read morethere's plenty of seating available. There is no ac but it's shaded in the open building. The fish tacos come with a lot of fixings like cream, pico, and cabbage, but it could use some salt or seasoning. Food came out super fast. There is a small restroom located in the back. When you're ready you can close out your tab at the back. They take both cash and card.

    Best fish tacos in Ensenada, Mexico! Located on a street in downtown Ensenada, this sit down…read morerestaurant with both outdoor and indoor seating available, has a bar/pub type feel yet ok for kids and families to sit down and eat. We had the tortilla chips with salsa, and 4 fish tacos which we shared as a party of 3; reasonable price ($2.60 US dollars per taco). As for flavor, it did have a slight fishy flavor (half star off) which tells me that it might not be as fresh, but it was still good and did not make me sick. The serving was definitely smaller than that of a fish taco in California, but it was very filling. For me, the chips were just ok. I do like that along with the salsa, they gave us a crema sauce in a squeeze bottle, red hot sauce, and green hot sauce. As far as if this is my ultimate favorite fish taco place, I would say it is not because Taco Nazo in Bellflower, CA, is still the number one best fish taco for me. However, most fish tacos derive from Ensenada which it is good to pay homage to the original, so if you want a safe solution for a fish taco, then choose Bullos Place and enjoy!

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