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Tacos, tostadas, ceviche, and more featuring Mexican seafood
As a border town with a bountiful Pacific coast, San Diego has the right geographical makeup to have a serious mariscos game. This map features standout spots for Mexican seafood, from sit-down eateries to food trucks.
NOTE: Entries on this map are listed geographically.
Read MoreOscar’s is among the few true masters of the seafood taco in San Diego, but the tortas don’t lag behind. The house torta comes with spicy shrimp, smoked fish and skirt steak topped with the traditional fish taco’s fixings. With two Pacific Beach locations, chances are you won’t be too far from a location this summer.
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A modern, mini version of its big sister locations, Karina’s walk-up concept features a smaller menu geared towards casual eats on Washington Street. Order some ceviche to go, or take any of the signature tacos over to the eatery’s little outdoor patio.
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Once among Golden HIll’s best eats, Oceano’s is now located in San Marcos. The fish ceviche tostadas still remain heavyweight contenders for best in town, with its generous helpings of fish and veggies. Don’t sleep on the diabla shrimp tacos though, packed with spicy marinated shrimp.
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Kick off happy hour at this Mariscos spot featuring daily drink specials and a great selection of Mexican and craft beers. Knock back a couple of oysters and dig into an explosive molcajete — a baked stone bowl filled with fish, clams, shrimp, and octopus.
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This unassuming mariscos restaurant should not slip under your radar if you are looking for fresh tostadas and cocktails in an airy patio. While the menu is concise, there is no going wrong with any item on the board. Standout items include the lime-cured aguachiles and the tostada loca, a medley of all the seafood on the menu.
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Better known for its handmade tortillas and quality meats, don’t count out this taco minichain when it comes to seafood. The Mar y Tierra burrito rolls up briny shrimp with perfectly seasoned angus beef, cheese, chipotle mayo and cabbage, giving your favorite taco shop’s surf and turf a run for its money.
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Anyone looking to learn the mariscos ropes would be wise to visit this South Park mariscos truck. Quick service and high-quality ingredients make this a safe bet for anyone looking to try Mexican-style seafood for the first time. The Baja Trio plates a battered fish, battered shrimp, and marlin taco, so newbies can sample popular tacos in the genre.
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As a longtime sight on Chula Vista’s Broadway drag, mariscos connoisseurs get their fix at this busy seafood truck. Any of the tostadas are sure to satisfy, but the tacos are the way to go here. The gobernador taco maxes out the surface of its tortilla with melted cheese and piles on the grilled shrimp and bell peppers.
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Opened by a father-and-sons team hailing from Sinaloa — Mexico’s seafood capital — the staff at Los Cuates knows all there is to know about seafood. The popular lunch specials feature a bowl of fresh ceviche with your choice of tacos and a soft drink. The taco perron, a cheesy taco topped with smoked marlin and spicy shrimp, is a must.
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Of all of the mariscos establishments named in allusion to Tijuana’s famous Marisqueria La Cacho, this seafood truck might be the only one which can actually live up to its namesake. The broad menu of tacos and tostadas, all named after the Mexican cities which inspire the respective item, has something for everyone. Standouts include the Taco Culichi, with grilled shrimp and poblano sauce, and the classic Gobernador taco.
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A Bonita institution, Tj Oyster Bar has been making fish tacos and serving oysters for almost 20 years. An authentic, Baja-style touch and quality ingredients continue to bring customers into this business. While the original location is packed almost every day, a secondary location nearby has ample enough space for everyone.
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Oscar’s is among the few true masters of the seafood taco in San Diego, but the tortas don’t lag behind. The house torta comes with spicy shrimp, smoked fish and skirt steak topped with the traditional fish taco’s fixings. With two Pacific Beach locations, chances are you won’t be too far from a location this summer.
A modern, mini version of its big sister locations, Karina’s walk-up concept features a smaller menu geared towards casual eats on Washington Street. Order some ceviche to go, or take any of the signature tacos over to the eatery’s little outdoor patio.
Once among Golden HIll’s best eats, Oceano’s is now located in San Marcos. The fish ceviche tostadas still remain heavyweight contenders for best in town, with its generous helpings of fish and veggies. Don’t sleep on the diabla shrimp tacos though, packed with spicy marinated shrimp.
Kick off happy hour at this Mariscos spot featuring daily drink specials and a great selection of Mexican and craft beers. Knock back a couple of oysters and dig into an explosive molcajete — a baked stone bowl filled with fish, clams, shrimp, and octopus.
This unassuming mariscos restaurant should not slip under your radar if you are looking for fresh tostadas and cocktails in an airy patio. While the menu is concise, there is no going wrong with any item on the board. Standout items include the lime-cured aguachiles and the tostada loca, a medley of all the seafood on the menu.
Better known for its handmade tortillas and quality meats, don’t count out this taco minichain when it comes to seafood. The Mar y Tierra burrito rolls up briny shrimp with perfectly seasoned angus beef, cheese, chipotle mayo and cabbage, giving your favorite taco shop’s surf and turf a run for its money.
Anyone looking to learn the mariscos ropes would be wise to visit this South Park mariscos truck. Quick service and high-quality ingredients make this a safe bet for anyone looking to try Mexican-style seafood for the first time. The Baja Trio plates a battered fish, battered shrimp, and marlin taco, so newbies can sample popular tacos in the genre.
As a longtime sight on Chula Vista’s Broadway drag, mariscos connoisseurs get their fix at this busy seafood truck. Any of the tostadas are sure to satisfy, but the tacos are the way to go here. The gobernador taco maxes out the surface of its tortilla with melted cheese and piles on the grilled shrimp and bell peppers.
Opened by a father-and-sons team hailing from Sinaloa — Mexico’s seafood capital — the staff at Los Cuates knows all there is to know about seafood. The popular lunch specials feature a bowl of fresh ceviche with your choice of tacos and a soft drink. The taco perron, a cheesy taco topped with smoked marlin and spicy shrimp, is a must.
Of all of the mariscos establishments named in allusion to Tijuana’s famous Marisqueria La Cacho, this seafood truck might be the only one which can actually live up to its namesake. The broad menu of tacos and tostadas, all named after the Mexican cities which inspire the respective item, has something for everyone. Standouts include the Taco Culichi, with grilled shrimp and poblano sauce, and the classic Gobernador taco.
A Bonita institution, Tj Oyster Bar has been making fish tacos and serving oysters for almost 20 years. An authentic, Baja-style touch and quality ingredients continue to bring customers into this business. While the original location is packed almost every day, a secondary location nearby has ample enough space for everyone.
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