Baja Seafood Tacos

Crisp, beer-battered fish tacos—typically topped with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, and a tangy mayo-based salsa—are the emblem of Baja street food. Most origin stories point to Ensenada (with San Felipe also cited), and many accounts note Japanese tempura influence on the frying technique. Variations include shrimp, marlin, manta ray, and grilled (a la plancha) options alongside the classic fried fillets. Beyond Ensenada, stands across the peninsula (and up the coast to Southern California) serve their own spins—switching the fish species, beer batter, or crema, or swapping in flour vs. corn tortillas depending on local preference. This category can include fish tacos (fried or grilled), shrimp tacos, smoked-marlin tacos, and mixed “gobernador-style” surf-and-turf takes.