Taquería Fénix

Head inland, away from the tourist-oriented restaurants of Calle López Mateos, to this authentic fish taco stand that’s thronged morning, afternoon and evening. Ensenada is the home of the fish taco, so try one of these delicious and inexpensive treats! Or two, or three... you can buy them by the piece until you’re satisfied, or stuffed.

City: Ensenada State: Baja California Who: Restaurante Fénix What: Excellent fish and shrimp tacos. Batter-fried shrimp or fish fillets cocooned in a hot corn tortilla and dressed to your taste with fresh cilantro, onion, salsas, squeeze of lime, and a dollop of “secret sauce” Where: At Calles Espinosa and Juarez, five blocks in from the main tourist drag Tel. No Phone When: Daily Why: Amazing, hygenic fish tacos How: Walk six blocks in from the water Cost: About a buck per fish taco, slightly more for shrimp tacos Other notes: Cash only; pay shrimp tacos ahead of time, others after you’re done