Best fish tacos?

[Anonymous]

I just came back from a trip to Hawaii and have been craving fish tacos. Recipes or restaurants (preferably in MoCo or Chinatown) are much appreciated.

[Anonymous]

I just had the BEST fish tacos Saturday night. We went to Pacifico Cantina in Capitol Hill (? not sure) but the grilled fish tacos were the best things I had eaten in a loooonng time.

I know you wanted MoCo or Chinatown, but this may be worth the trip (plus, they have an awesome drink menu and really good guacamole!)

http://pacificodc.com/

[Anonymous]

District Taco (in Metro Center) has good fish tacos. I don't know if they're the best around but I like them a lot. You might have to check because I don't think they have them every day.

[Anonymous]

Just ate here and loved the fish tacos.
http://dc.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=dc&cdn=citiestowns&tm=43&f=20&su=p284.13.342.ip_p554.24.342.ip_&tt=4&bt=0&bts=0&zu=http%3A//www.blacksbarandkitchen.com/

[Anonymous]

Have you tried Fish Taco on MacArthur? It's quite good and lots of choices. It seems to have gotten much better in recent visits and was packed last time I was there.

[Anonymous]

Taqueria Poblano in Del Ray (Alexandria). It's farther than you want, but really good in a charming little neighborhood. (You might also discover Cheesetique or the Dairy Godmother while you're there.)

[Anonymous]

They're also really easy to make.

On Night 1, broil, bake or grill a big fillet of a firm white fish (like mahi mahi). Enjoy it with rice pilaf, veggies or a salad, and a good white wine. Make sure you have leftovers.

On Night 2, wash and shred some green cabbage. You can either use it plain (crispy/crunchy), or you can season it with a simple vinaigrette--equal parts light oil and cider vinegar--to soften it up and give a little flavor.
Get a can of red chiles in adobo sauce. Chop just one of those chiles, and mix it with a bit of the sauce into a dish of mayo. Adjust the chile/mayo balance to your tolerance for heat. Be very careful not to touch your face after you've touched those chiles.
Heat up some corn tortillas, either in a dry skillet or the microwave, and keep them warm in a folded towel on a plate. (The best corn tortillas are the ones they sell on the end of the grocery store aisle, in packs of 30.) If you're doing them in the skillet, don't let them get crispy--you want them soft and foldable, but warm and not raw tasting.

Now, cut your leftover fish into 1" cubes. Dust with chili powder--light or heavy depending on your preference. Reheat the fish in a heavy skillet over medium heat with a little oil.
Assemble your tacos -- tortilla, fish, cabbage, spicy mayo. Lime wedges, avocado slices, cilantro and chopped green onions are all optional but nice. If you use avocado slices, hit them with a little salt.

[Anonymous]

San Diego.

Oh, you mean in the DC area. Good luck with that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:District Taco (in Metro Center) has good fish tacos. I don't know if they're the best around but I like them a lot. You might have to check because I don't think they have them every day.

+1 Also, twice a week they have shrimp tacos.

[Anonymous]

another +1 for fish or shrimp tacos at district taco.

[Anonymous]

This recipe is awesome
http://m.allrecipes.com/recipe/142614/grilled-fish-tacos-with-chipotle-lime-dressing

[Anonymous]

Go Fish food truck.

[Anonymous]

Much as I love Taquieria in Del Ray, I don't like their fish tacos. The fish is bad IMO. And more than once I've actually had to send them back because the fish was actually still frozen in the middle.
I love the fish tacos at Gordon Biersch. I'm sure they don't meet the requirements of 'real' fish tacos, but they are really good.

[Anonymous]

It's nowhere close to you but Fishnet in College Park has the best fish tacos!

http://eatfishnet.com

[Anonymous]

Surfside in Glover Park