Five Delicious Examples

When you think of fish tacos, you probably imagine biting into a soft hand pressed tortilla as you sit on the Baja peninsula watching the waves crash onto the Pacific Coast. But what about across the country, sitting ocean side by the Atlantic? The East Coast can compete with SoCal for some of the best fish tacos you have ever tasted.

El Pelon Taqueria in Boston, MA opened in 1998 and is still successful with its fresh, authentic Mexican cuisine. Their fish tacos are made with cornmeal
and spice encrusted Atlantic cod with arbol chili mayo, a combination that will keep you begging for more. The owner’s desire to bring his take on Mexican food to Boston has proven to be wildly successful with three locations in the area. Planning
to catch a Sox game? Stop by El Pelon on your way and try it out!
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With a name like The Taco Beach Shack, you can’t go wrong with ordering the fish tacos. Located in Hollywood Beach, Florida, this treasure boasts
the best mahi mahi tacos, served with a signature cilantro cream sauce that will make your mouth water. Their menu is an array of Mexican favorites, and they make both hard and soft tortillas from scratch daily. Perfect for lunch or dinner, their
prices fit every budget.
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Looking for the best fish tacos in the big city? Head out of Manhattan to Queens and find Tacoway Beach, a little hidden gem of a place inside the Rockaway
Surf Club. The fish fillets are so huge, they hang out the sides of the tortilla. Battered and topped with carrot slaw, radish discs and a touch of guacamole, these fish tacos are sure to please even the most discerning critic. The crema and fresh
lime add layers of flavor to the dish, a must order when at the Tacoway.
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Heading back up to the northeast, stop over in Wellfleet, MA and try the fish tacos at Mac’s Shack, a family operation that beganwith two boys who learned all they know about fishing and community from their grandfather, “Doc” Bradford. The fried fish tacos are made from freshly caught fish, topped with pickled cabbage, salsa and sour cream. You won’t regret a stop at any of Mac’s locations, but the fish tacos are found at their Wellfleet location on Commercial Street.
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Inspired by the beach culture of Brazil, , Bartaco in Stamford, CT is quite possibly the best spot for fish tacos. The food tastes as incredible as it
looks, beautiful food. With over a dozen different types of tacos for you to try, the baja fish or the tuna tartare are our recommendations. While Bartaco is a chain, you will not feel that way once inside with the beach resort atmosphere and flavors that grace the plates of each.
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These are just the top 5 fish taco places we’ve uncovered. What is your favorite place on the East Coast for fish tacos?