The last day of our trip. The last flight of our voyage. Today we head home, all the way from London’s Heathrow to LA’s LAX. We are definitely going to miss traveling.

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I’ve never written a food review before, but when it comes to fish tacos- I know what I’m talking about.  I have a serious craving for them about three times a week and as I am typing this, I’m biting into a delicious, flour shelled, deep fried, “white sauce” covered, taco de pescado.  I try to order them whenever I go somewhere new, in any new city or country for that matter!  Just in case you’ve never experienced a Southern California fish taco, here are some basic rules for better enjoyment!

My rules for enjoying fish tacos:

• Order two.  One won’t be enough and three is too many.  You’ll thank me later.
• Get extra “white sauce”.
• If they have avocado or guacamole- get it.  Actually make it a double- you can never have too much guac!
• Add a lime.  Squeeze the lime all over the taco.  It adds the perfect zesty flavor.

Now, without further ado- here are my favorite places to grab a fish taco in Los Angeles!

Now for my picks:

When in Malibu… Go to The Reel Inn! It sounds like a cutesy hotel, but it’s actually a seafood restaurant right on Pacific Coast Highway.  The ocean is right across the street, so go inside, wait at the long line (don’t worry- it’s totally worth it), and take your fish tacos to the beach.  Don’t forget condiments and napkins- you’ll need them!  The tacos are grilled and battered and the cole slaw/ cabbage relish is amazing.  The fish is fresh and you can tell.

Best Fish Tacos in Ensenada might trick a few people as to where it’s located.  It’s in the heart of Los Feliz (just opened in Glendale, too!) and this place only has two things to order; fish or shrimp tacos.  They also have about four different salsas to choose from.  I love the pineapple one and top it all with the white sauce!

For a great happy hour taco- I head to Don Cuco’s in the Valley.  They now have three locations and all of them are great.  I order the fish taco a la carte, but they also have plates that include soup, rice and beans.  Their margaritas go perfect with the fish tacos and they are strong- so you know their good!!

Food Trucks are all the rage in Los Angeles and this list wouldn’t be complete without one.  Luckily Border Grille Truck doesn’t just fulfill that spot, they serve up some of the best fish tacos, and for only 3 bucks- a pretty great deal too.  Follow Border Grille Truck on Twitter for where the truck will be daily.

In a hurry?  Don’t worry- Rubio’s Mexican Grill sounds fancy, but they make great fish tacos and they make them fast. You can’t drive through- but this fast food Mexican place makes some delicious fish tacos. Started back in 1983, the owner Ralph got the idea from a college trip to Baja. Curious about “fish” tacos, he became friends with the cook and learned how to make them himself.  And on Tuesdays they are only $1.25! Definitely get some of the red hot salsa to go on top, it adds a spicy punch. I pretty much want to drink the stuff.  (Is that TMI- I told you I love tacos!)

Do you have a favorite taco joint?  If you live in Los Angeles, did yours make my list?  Let me know- I’m always up for trying more tacos!

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