BajaNomad - Best fish taco ever

Best fish taco ever

sharktooth - 2-22-2010 at 10:48 AM

Just got back from a 2 week camping trip through Baja - and wanted to report on the best fish taco I have ever experienced.

Just south of Todos Santos on the side of the highway, there is taco stand/hut on the east side of the highway called LOS 2 GORDOS

The gentleman who made our tacos - Felipe - blessed us with the most sublime fish taco experience.

They were fresh dorado - served a la plancha (grilled NOT fried) - very important request 'a la plancha' - not fried - and they were absolute heaven swaddled in warm corn tortillas.

Generous portions, seasoned to perfection, smothered in a smokey green salsa - and only 15 pesos each

Next time driving through Todos - highly recommend checking this place out.

Here is a photo of the place

sharktooth - 2-22-2010 at 10:51 AM

sorry - the photo did not seem to post...anyway, white and blue sign.... Los 2 Gorditos

JESSE - 2-22-2010 at 11:09 AM

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Originally posted by sharktooth
(grilled NOT fried)

Thats a deal breaker for me, sorry.

sharktooth - 2-22-2010 at 11:36 AM

He serves them fried as well - but his grilled fish takes it to the next level...maybe try one of each and do a taste comparison

there are a few foods that hit the 5th dimension for me - and these tacos are in the top 10 best taste bud orgasms of my life - seriously

Bob H - 2-22-2010 at 11:39 AM

The best fish tacos I've had are at a small stand going South on MX1, just before entering El Sauzal, East side of the road, right next door to a key maker stand (close by a police station). They are to die for!
Bob H

David K - 2-22-2010 at 11:39 AM

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elgatoloco - 2-22-2010 at 11:54 AM

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Originally posted by Bob H
The best fish tacos I've had are at a small stand going South on MX1, just before entering El Sauzal, East side of the road, right next door to a key maker stand (close by a police station). They are to die for!
Bob H

Tacos Jalisco something or other. :yes:

We tried that place based on your glowing review some years back. We used to park on southbound side then walk over the pedestrian bridge and get a few tacos and have some keys made. The ped bridge got knocked down by a flatbed trailer hauling a D9 Cat

but you can still get a fish taco.

sharktooth - 2-22-2010 at 11:55 AM

another attempt at posting photo...thanks for the tip on 50Kb - hope this works

IMG_0914.jpg - 25kB

elgatoloco - 2-22-2010 at 11:59 AM

Thanks for the tip sharktooth! We will check it out next time we are down that way.

Bajahowodd - 2-22-2010 at 12:25 PM

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Originally posted by JESSE

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Originally posted by sharktooth
(grilled NOT fried)

Thats a deal breaker for me, sorry.

Addicted to Ensenada-style, eh? Truth is that I like them both ways. However, if the fish is extra fresh, grilling allows one to enjoy the flavor, IMHO. Besides, if you're watching your waist, you can eat more.

Bob H - 2-22-2010 at 12:59 PM

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Originally posted by elgatoloco

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Tacos Jalisco something or other. :yes:

but you can still get a fish taco.

That's the place! Now my mouth is watering for some of those fish tacos. bob H

JESSE - 2-22-2010 at 01:16 PM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd

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Originally posted by JESSE

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Originally posted by sharktooth
(grilled NOT fried)

Thats a deal breaker for me, sorry.

Grilled fish tacos are good, but anybody anywhere in the world can make them if they have fresh fish and tortillas, they are just too simple for most Mexicans.

bajadock - 2-22-2010 at 01:36 PM

http://southbeachob.com/
yummmeee

chippy - 2-22-2010 at 02:07 PM

Pilars used to be the best fish tacos in Todos. Is she still around? I´m with Jesse on fried vs planchada.

Bajahowodd - 2-22-2010 at 02:09 PM

$12 for nachos?

Sharksbaja - 2-22-2010 at 02:26 PM

Right on Sharktooth!

When the oil or fat used to fry that fish looks like used motor oil it's time to eat grilled. Much healthier for you too.

Seriously, how often do you think the average vendor changes his ~~motor~~ oil?
Then again some folks love all those accumulated flavors oozing out of their taco. :lol:

JESSE - 2-22-2010 at 02:28 PM

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Originally posted by Sharksbaja
Right on Sharktooth!

When the oil or fat used to fry that fish looks like used motor oil it's time to eat grilled. Much healthier for you too.

Seriously, how often do you think the average vendor changes his ~~motor~~ oil?
Then again some folks love all those accumulated flavors oozing out of their taco. :lol:

Fish tacos are like hamburguers shark, your not thinking about your health when your eating them. :lol:

Bajahowodd - 2-22-2010 at 02:35 PM

I remember a study done a few years back concerning french fries. Tasters preferred the ones cooked in what was characterized as slightly rancid oil. Maybe the same counts for fish tacos, eh?

BajaWarrior - 2-22-2010 at 05:53 PM

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Originally posted by bajadock
http://southbeachob.com/
yummmeee

Busy spot, but don't forget your Big Olaf ice cream cone next door then a walk out to the end of the pier.

[Edited on 2-23-2010 by BajaWarrior]

monoloco - 2-22-2010 at 06:13 PM

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You just have to look for the ones with the bio-diesel still out back. :lol:

Sharksbaja - 2-22-2010 at 07:13 PM

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Originally posted by monoloco

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You just have to look for the ones with the bio-diesel still out back. :lol:

Somehow I don't think "green Tacos" or "green hamburgers" will catch on. :lol:

Jesse, so true! :rolleyes:

dtutko1 - 2-24-2010 at 07:50 AM

For the record the location of the taco hut just south of TS is in the village of El Pescadero. Across the street and just south of the Pemex that give you 9% less than a full litro.

durrelllrobert - 2-24-2010 at 10:07 AM

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Originally posted by Sharksbaja

Seriously, how often do you think the average vendor changes his ~~motor~~ oil?

My wife changes oil (canola) every time she cooks, and only uses Ling Cod (prefferably green) at the Punta Banda Cafe.

comitan - 2-24-2010 at 10:44 AM

Bob

Next time we're up north we definitely will stop for dinner...

Best fish tacos

Ron_Perry - 2-24-2010 at 10:47 AM

Another vote for GRILLED dorado or wahoo.....cleaned and ice IMMEDIATLY after YOU catch it.....on YOUR boat, over mesquite coals....at YOUR campsite....on the SEA OF CORTEZ....overlooking Cerralvo Island....after a long day fishing and freediving....and little to eat. A little olive oil, pepper, onion, and lime....cooked only until the instant it is cooked thru and thru....NOT OVERCOOKED! Fresh salsa, beans of your choice, NOT FROM THE CAN, brown rice, cabbage if you can find it, and fresh tortillas, heated on the fire. Small amount of beans, rice, salsa, cabbage and 80% fish. Pre assemble 5 tacos, dig to the bottom of your huge ice box, pull out two Pacificos, pull up your favorite chair, point it towards Cerralvo Island, with your boat anchored out front, and eat!
Jesse is correct, this is the meal of a simple fisherman, me .....but, I can eat these for my health.

Lindalou - 2-24-2010 at 12:33 PM

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Originally posted by durrelllrobert

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Originally posted by Sharksbaja

Seriously, how often do you think the average vendor changes his ~~motor~~ oil?

My wife changes oil (canola) every time she cooks, and only uses Ling Cod (prefferably green) at the Punta Banda Cafe.

You have a very good wife!

Sharksbaja - 2-24-2010 at 10:13 PM

Ahhh, Cabezon. Yep green or blue till ya cook it. The ling cod here has white tissue.

I agree with frying it because it's quite a fishy fish. :yes:

BAJA.DESERT.RAT - 2-25-2010 at 10:30 PM

Hola sharks, sorry to disagree with you but lingcod bled and iced after it's caught doesn't smell or taste fishy at all even after it's frozen for a couple of months. cooks up great battered and fried or even better, vera cruz style. makes a fantastic taco too.

cooks up very nicely.

BIEN SALUD, DA RAT

Right on Rat!

Sharksbaja - 2-25-2010 at 10:34 PM

Ling cod is an awesome fish.

In fact, I have 35 pounds of fresh fillets for tomorrow night. It's our annual Seafood and Whine Festival here in Newport.

It's a special entree I serve it up ala coco y limon de tropical. Very tasty fish!

Many folks confuse ling cod and cabezon. Some folks love it.
Not my fish of choice. :lol:

Fishy and smelly are two different things my friend. I can't imagine what unfresh fish even tastes like! :wow:

[Edited on 2-26-2010 by Sharksbaja]

Sharksbaja - 2-25-2010 at 10:47 PM

Btw, Cabezon that I used to catch regularly in So Cal. and the fish the have in NoCal are different fish imho. and much better tasting. Perhaps it's the cold water I dunno.