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March 9th, 1999
Rubio's is actually a fairly large chain in So.Cal.  It's specialty is fish tacos.   Yes you read correctly, Fish Tacos.  When I first heard about fish tacos it sounded kind of gross.  I don't know why when you think about it.  Tuna sandwiches are one of my favorites as were Fillet-O-Fish sandwiches at McDonalds when I was a kid.  My mom told me I had to give them a try so I did.  They are awesome.   The one to order is the Fish Taco Especial.

Note: They use a white fish that is light.  There is another smaller chain called Wahoo's.  They also specialize in fish tacos.  Unfortunately they use a more tuna like fish and they don't put any kind if sauce on the taco except that dry chunky tomatoey salsa.  I don't like them.  They do have some pretty good carnitas at though.

Directions: They are all over the place.  There's one at Main and Harvard in Irvine, one across from Triangle-Square in Costa Mesa, One at the Tustin Marketplace in guess where, Tustin.  One at the Irvine Spectrum.  Those are just a few that I can remember. To get to the Tustin one take the 55 north and then the 5 south and get off at Jamboree.  Turn left and then left again into the shopping center with the Ikea.   Rubio's is in the center island along with the Tower Records and BookStar.

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Best Fish Taco

Rubio's used to be pretty good, but they have changed a lot of things. Even the tortilla has changed. Its not that good anymore.

The best fish taco is is in a hole in the wall in Larwin Square. Its off the 5 in Tusitn. Head East until you interest 1st street. Its next to the Winchels doughnuts.

Their fried beef tacos are awesome as well.

 

These are the best fish tacos in the world and I have had a lot of fish tacos. Please post your comments to see if you agree with me or not. I bet your will.

 

I would say the worst tacos are from Wahoos. I can't figure out why this place is so popular. The tacos are sooooo BLAND. I guess there is a lot of people without taste in OC!

posted by BoxboySeptember 1, 2003 at 12:24 [ e ]
fish taco addiction
I lived in San Diego and later Tustin for about four years. When I first heard of fish tacos, I was grossed out. I'm from Upstate NY, so fish frys are very popular, but I'd never heard of fish tacos. Needless to say, I'm a convert. I LOVE them. I try to get back to SoCal once a year and the first place I go is to Rubio's. I wish I could open a place here that makes them. Don't know if I could convince all my stodgy fellow New Yorkers to try them, but I would be able to feed my addiction. There is a place in OB that I went the last time I was in San Diego (about a year ago). I can't remember the name, but the fish tacos rocked. Sigh... anyone want to send me some FedEx???
posted by truff68October 21, 2003 at 15:50 [ e ]
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