It’s simple, yet deliciousthe classic fish taco.
Whether grilled, blackened, or fried,fresh fishfinds its rightful home encased in anauthentic tortilla.
Typical Baja tacos feature fried fish, shredded lettuce, and spicy mayo.
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However, many chefs and restauranteurs make the dish their own with unique additions and added flavors.
Here are just a handful of the best offerings you might find at restaurant chains across the country.
These Baja-style tacos come with panko-breaded tilapia, napa cabbage, chipotle mayo, and honey-cumin dressing.
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Plus, they come with a healthy helping of homemade salsa and tortilla chips.
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Lazy Dog
This casual American eatery does comfort food right.
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From barbecue ribs to fettuccine Alfredo,Lazy Dogis known for its classic rustic fare.
The chain’s fish tacos are no different and certainly pack on the flavor.
If you let your server know beforehand, they can even make a gluten-friendly option of these handheld entrees.
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Twin Peaks
Order yourself some blackened fish tacos fromTwin Peaksand you’re able to’t go wrong.
“The food is better than most other restaurants of the bang out,” wrote one commenter onTripAdvisor.
“I really like the fish tacos for a light meal.
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From southwest chicken to birria queso, there are many tasty tacos on the menu atOn the Border.
However, the restaurant’s Dos XX Fish Tacos is certainly a favorite.
According to one customer onYelp, “their Dos XX fish tacos did not disappoint.
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It was so flavorful with just the right blend of spicesyummy!”
It comes with shaved green cabbage, pickled red onion, guacamole, coriander lime mayo, and cilantro.
The restaurant has a variety of fish taco preparations available to its clientele, including its blackened fish tacos.
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you could also order them grilled or fried.
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