I've never enjoyed fish in a taco or burrito... until I tried this place. I got the blackened fish burrito with black beans and everything it comes with and it was pure fire. I was so surprised that the burrito came with guac inside.. many places charge extra for that! The flavors were clean, fish, and fresh! I ordered to-go and waited for around 10 mins which was reasonable. I could tell that this was a good spot as it was poppin' on a Tuesday afternoon! Will be back for more! read more

The order process: I used to go here, and it was quite good. But this last visit was a mess, and I was truly disappointed, to say the least. To start off, there's always a line to order, which iserson who took my order couldn't find, but the person who understood the basic questions I asked about the menu. I hate to say this, but it was like talking to Consuela from Family Guy. She just repeated the name of the menu item. So annoying. If the owner is reading, please find someone competent at communication to take orders. Also, she speaks so fast that I couldn't understand the questions she asked. It was so bad. Needless to say, she got the order wrong, and, worse yet, they made it wrong on top of that. About the food Moderation is not key this time around. I ordered a nacho, and it was bland, but worse yet, it was as if the chef had just accidentally spilled too much cheese on it. Too thick, covered in cheese, and nothing else other than the meat, chips, guacamole, and sour cream. Just really a big dissapointment. Order 2 enchalada meals, one with blackened fish, got charbroiled, order it with red sauce - got green sauce. The fish was fresh but way overcooked, dry, and hard. The second one was a shrimp; I ordered green sauce, but got red sauce. Both of these have way too much cheese on them. And the shrimp was so overcooked that it was hard and chewy, not good at all. The only good meat they served in this meal was the chicken in the nacho, which was juicy and not overcooked, but then the nacho really sucks for the reasons stated above. The saving grace is the all-you-can-eat salsa bar, which is way too small and always has a line, and the shared utensils for scooping the salsa just make me cringe. The experience and food were really bad this time. read more

Best fish tacos ever? Possibly. At least in my top five. I've been coming here for a long time now, probably 10 years or maybe even longer, and one thing for sure, every single time I come here I always get the fish tacos and nothing else. As usual I got the blackened fish taco and the charbroiled fish taco. Both were loaded up with fresh shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, and got some salsa verde on the side. The fish itself was cooked perfectly. Nice tender pieces with a really fresh taste and a good seasoning on both tacos. The blackened one had a little more kick and smoky flavor while the charbroiled taco had that perfect mix of fresh ingredients that tasted great. The tortillas were soft, the cabbage had a nice crunch, and everything just tasted fresh from the first bite to the last. Every bite had fish, cabbage, pico, and flavor all mixed together. After all these years this is still one of those places where I never even look at the rest of the menu because the fish tacos are that good. read more

Baja Fish Tacos - Charbroiled and blackened fish taco - Seafood Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I haven't been the a Baja Fresh in a long time! Our boss took us here today for lunch and it didn't disappoint! We had the guacamole and chips which were amazing and I had shrimp tacos! It was crowded so super busy!! I will be back! read more

Baja Fish Tacos - Shrimp tacos - Seafood Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Good food! Good times! Their rice has butter and it's phenomenal! The bowls are so fresh and always delicious! The burritos are magnificent (get the pinto beans- thank me later)! I also love the fish tacos! All fresh! So good! read more

Massive parking lot in a large shopping center. You will always see a line, but it's always moved very fast and Ive never had to wait for seating. They have a great flow going. I love the energy from the folks who work there, always happy and helpful. The folks that keep the dining room clean are very fast. Massive portions of excellent food. We love the fish here and tend to get the blackened. The black beans are amazing, and they also have really good rice. Oddly it was the rice that made my son want to bring us here the first time, he will eat it with a shovel. Great lil salsa bar that they keep well stocked and fresh. Something for everyone and if you like seasoned onions you have to load up on those. soooo good. Tried the new steak taco this week and it was a huge piece of meat in the tortilla, they don't hold back. It too was excellent but it's the fish here I really love. read more

Ridiculously satisfying, hits the spot every time! Every time I haven't had Baja fish taco in a while it always blows my mind how good it tastes when I order.. not even lying read more

The food here is alright Tried their carne Asada, fish, and rib eye taco. Not as flavorful and juicy like other authentic place. Also had their shrimp ceviche which didnt have much flavor and their carne asada nachos (cheese harden when it got to the table) Not sure if I was suppose to eat something else here but I was told that everything here is good.... In my opinion its alright. Missing some flavors im used to. read more

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The tacos were just ok. I tried the carne asada taco and charbroiled chicken taco. The tacos came with salsa already, lot of toppings. I wish it had more flavor. The green sauce made it better though. The pico de gallo was very light too, but very fresh. My friends really love the combo with the enchilada though! The inside was super spacious, lots of tables, outside as well, with shade over the tables. The waiter was very friendly. He delivered the food and cleared the plates from the table too. read more

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This is my favorite place for Mexican food. It reminds me of the incredible food I had in San Blas, Mexico. The best shrimp tacos anywhere! My only pet peeve is their use of an industrial cleaner to mop the floors, and they spray down the tables with another high power cleaner. It makes the room smell. Every time we go there, they mop the floor with this cleaner that stinks up the whole place. Along with that, the workers go around and spray a cleaner on all the tables and door. The spay carries in the air and lands on my rice. Please use another cleaner without that smell. Ugh. read more

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This has been my favorite Mexican place for at least 15 years. The food is as good now as it has ever been. I only wish they would bring back the blackened chicken tacos! 5/5 every time read more

I came here after dark, hungry, expecting something comforting. Instead, I got robbed under fluorescent lights. Three carne asada tacos. That's it. No drinks. No sides. No atmosphere worth noting. Just three small tacos that somehow cost thirty dollars. Each taco was $6.50 -- and they had the audacity to charge $3 for a smear of guacamole so small it could have been applied with a Q-tip. It felt sinister. The kind of quiet robbery where everyone around you pretends it's normal -- like we've all agreed to let the place drain our wallets while smiling at the counter. You can almost feel the contempt in the pricing. This isn't a restaurant anymore. It's a toll booth for the hungry, run by people who clearly despise their own customers. No warmth, no value, just corporate greed wrapped in a tortilla. I left angry. Not just at the price -- but at the insult. The sheer arrogance of it. If this is what they call "dinner," I'd rather go hungry. Baja Fish Taco, congratulations. You've achieved something rare: turning loyal locals into lifelong boycotters. read more

Baja Fish Tacos - Carne Asada + Guac - Seafood Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

5 Stars if they bring back the BLACKENED CHICKEN!! Baja fish tacos had the best blackened chicken I have ever had. Deliciously juicy tender blackened chicken. I still dream of it!!! Everything here is really good but the Blackened Chicken was the BEST!!! If you know you know, they have taken it off the menu years ago then brought it back a few years back just to take it away again!!! read more

Baja Fish Tacos - Blackened Chicken Plate - Seafood Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I hadn't gone here in a long time. And personally when you park it looks like it's closed because there's no open sign. And the shadows create this look of it being closed. But it's not and it's delicious. The staff is super friendly. the food is fantastic. And the salsa bar is great. Since going back there, I have made it my once a week spot. In my mind, I confused it for a while with Rubio's Baja. It's not like that at all. It's way better. I think if they put a big bright neon sign that said open, they would get a lot more people. But that's just my opinion. It's better than 95% of the places out there. I eat everywhere this place rocks. read more

This place is such a great hidden gem! I've been coming here for years for the Shrimp Tacos, Chips and Guacamole, and of course the salsa bar. The service is always great, and everyone that I've encountered dining has always been super polite. Definitely check this place out if you're looking for some great food! read more

Baja Fish Tacos - Shrimp Tacos, w/lettuce, Rice and Black Beans. Chips and Salsa. - Seafood Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This restaurant is AMAZING. It was recommended by a friend of a friend and blew us away. We read the reviews about how good the shrimp tacos were, so 3 of us got them. They were incredible! Full of flavor, yet not too spicy for my sister and I who have a low spice tolerance 2 of us got the combo plate which comes with rice and beans, and there were more than enough rice and beans to share. Between the 7 of us, we had the shrimp, fish, and carne asada burritos, and shrimp, fish, and carne asada tacos which were all thoroughly enjoyed by our party. The staff were very kind and serviceable. The restaurant is clean and has a cute coastal vibe. We will definitely be adding this to our Newport roster and be back soon! read more

Baja Fish Tacos - Carne asada taco & shrimp taco - Seafood Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Very fresh sea food, taste very delicious. Service was excellent. Ambience was wonderful. The lines were long but the cashiers done an amazing speed. Highly recommended this place when in Newport beach! read more

Delicous food, the produce was so fresh and delicious. I got the baja salad with sirloin wich was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing and my dad git the shrimp burrito wich had huge fresh delicous shrimp. read more

Baja Fish Tacos - Baja salad with sirloin - Seafood Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I don't eat here enough and I should because I love all their tacos. It's a good size and it's always a long line when I come here but I got here at a good time. Their fresh salsa bar is always my favorite too, their pico is just so perfect, I can't get it like that anywhere else. I always get the grilled and fried fish taco here and that was enough for me that day. I usually get 4 tacos but this time, I just needed 2 since I was gonna be busy that day. read more

Baja Fish Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I stopped here on a weekday afternoon and it wasn't very busy. They are gluten free friendly and the person who took my order at the counter recommended the grilled/blackened fish and shrimp tacos on corn tortillas. I was really disappointed by both because they were quite bland. I didn't find any of their salsas to be spicy. I had to add Tapatío for more spice. I enjoyed their hibiscus iced tea. The staff was very friendly and stayed on top of clearing the tables, making sure everything was clean and picked up, etc., so that made for a nice dining experience. read more

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Great option. Costa mesa has so many great mexican options but really enjoy this place. it's quick and great fish burritos and tacos

The food is always good and served quickly! We love eating inside. The nachos are a favorite but everything else is good. If you eat inside, once you order at the counter, they bring your food to the table and bus them when you're done. Excellent value for the price. read more

I typically enjoy the fish tacos from food trucks, but wanted to try something local, and well reviewed. I had the shrimp taco and 3 variations of the fish (blackened, charred, and Ensenada.) Shrimp and Ensenda were the best but not by far. I don't get it. read more

My absolute go to. Post surf, post workout or just a good, healthy dinner. Definitely a must and quite arguably the best fish taco in town. read more

Baja Fish Tacos - 1-Blackened Fish Taco Combo - Seafood Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Well this is a gem! Their operation is a machine like I have never seen before, because they have to be to keep up with the customer order volume and large eating area with fresh salsa bar and serve yourself drinks! You'd think because of the volume they receive through DD & UE that wait times would be excessive but oh no, order takers and expediters are friendly and accurate, in 100 orders I have made here, never a mistake never a wait time over 5-10 minutes! Their product is delicious and the gem to eat in or take out in this clean facility! People talking, eating and waiting together with sports on the screens bringing and bright energy and environment to the dining area! read more

BEST SHRIMP TACO EVER!!! Yes I said it. I've never had anything come close to comparing even at fancy restaurants. The flavor of the shrimp is just delicious (it is not fried) and the toppings just add to the overall exquisiteness. My go to order for lunch is 1 Shrimp taco with pinto beans and salad with champagne dressing. The green salsa is the best, I add pico to my salad and the beans are also the best so creamy. They also have the best bean and cheese burritos because the beans just make it great. I order online and it is convenient and efficient. It also helps you avoid the long lunch line. My coworkers love this place too. They get the enchiladas, the carne asada bowl, and the fish tacos. I never get anything but my favorite because I love it so much, but you can't go wrong with anything here. read more

Baja Fish Tacos - One Shrimp Taco Combo with pinto beans and salad - Seafood Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

$17 for an asada burrito + I think 1.75 to make it wet. I got half red sauce, half green sauce, the red sauce is bad. I went back and asked for some sour cream, hey wanted $.85. Not a lot of meat in it, it taste mostly good but bad value. read more

Fish burrito is super good and really good price. Nice staff also. overall really good

Definitely one of my favorite taco places in OC! The beans and rice are so fragrant and soft it melts in your mouth. The food is so fresh and not greasy I always suggest this restaurant when going out with friends. read more

Baja Fish Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Oh no. Don't start going down hill. My carne asada burrito was dry and the tortilla was dry and falling apart. I should have taken it back but I was super hungry and everyone else was almost done ( my burrito came out last ) My bad. I'm still going back but if they serve me up a seemingly day old tortilla I will send it back risking a special treat from the cooks. read more

First time here. Ordered 1 blackened fish and 3 battered fish tacos. Blackened was good. The battered fish lacked batter and was dry like they had freezer burn . Barely any white créma sauce on the tacos. Asked for more and they wanted to charge 89 cents. I mean each taco was dayum near $6 each - and they want to charge me xtra for some sauce that they lacked in the first place. No thanks. Skip this place. Not worth the price for the lack of quality. read more

Tacos are just okay. The Blackened Fish tacos are good but just a crema and cabbage, nothing special. No Taco Tuesday special because "our tacos are too good for a taco tuesday special". read more

All of the items I have ordered, I love! Pretty much anything with Shrimp lol. I love the Shrimp Nachos, love the Unwrapped Shrimp Burrito and I love the Shrimp Taquitos. The shrimp is a good size and they give a good amount. The Refried Beans, Salsas and the Pico De Gallo are what keeps me coming back. I am picky about my beans and I really enjoy the beans prepared at all of the Baja Fish Tacos locations. Thank you Baja Fish Tacos! read more

Baja Fish Tacos - Chicken Nachos. - Seafood Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I've been coming to this place for years, very disappointed they no longer carry their blackened chicken. Definitely was the reason I kept coming back. Hope they bring it back in the near future. read more

As someone who considers themselves a massive foodie, it takes a lot for a dish to break into my personal top 10, but the Shrimp Burrito at Baja Fish Taco on 17th Street has done that. The consistency of this burrito is the main reason it ranks so high for me. Every single time I order it, it tastes just as incredible as the last. (Note: I always go to the one on 17th Street, so I can't speak for other locations.) The shrimp is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, & absolutely packed with flavor. I always customize it with black beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, & depending on my mood, guacamole, all of which blend perfectly together. The burrito itself is generously sized & stuffed to the brim. Pro tip: use the tinfoil to help hold it together while you eat, especially with all the delicious add-ins. It gets messy, in the best possible way. The customer service is always quick & efficient, & the food is made with what clearly are high-quality ingredients. Every bite tastes fresh & thoughtfully prepared. There's also a salsa bar on the side stocked with fresh whole jalapeños, lime wedges, & various salsas, including extra pico de gallo if you're like me & can't get enough. The front of house (FOH) & (back of house) BOH looked very clean, & you can see into the kitchen, which adds a sense of trust & transparency. Window-side seating lets in plenty of sunlight, giving the space a bright, inviting atmosphere that makes dining in feel relaxed & comfortable. Just a heads-up: sour cream & guacamole are extra charges. As of now, sour cream is $0.80 (or $0.86 with tax) if ordered by itself. The total for my burrito came out to $24.62, which definitely puts it on the pricier side, but the quality & portion size make it feel like a worthwhile treat. This burrito is bigger than my face! My plate is 11 inches from one side to the other just for reference. read more

Baja Fish Tacos - Shrimp Burrito (with added pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, & black beans) WARNING: Shellfish Allergy (Shrimp) - Seafood Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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excellent customer service, all the employees were helpful & outstanding service, food was good too!

Been coming here since they opened and before that the Santa Ana store. Has always been great. Yesterday I ordered a carne asada burrito with beans rice and cheese. When I got it home it was mostly rice hardly any meat at all. It was $17. I was very disappointed. I'm deciding if I need to find another go to. read more

Baja Fish Tacos is an excellent restaurant to get delicious burritos. The menu has a wide selection of burritos, tacos, and plates. My favorite thing to order is the blackened fish burrito. The fish is juicy and has guacamole,lettuce,tomato, and salsa in it. I ordered it as a plate with double rice. Their rice is very good as well. I put their pico de gallo is very flavorful and tastes good on top of the rice. The decor inside is nice. Some of the employees are friendly. Service was a tad on the slow side, but the food was very good. This location has better iced tea than the Laguna Hills location. read more

So fresh and delicious every time! Carne asada burrito bowl or carne asada enchiladas for me. Blackened chicken tacos for my husband. We eat this a few times a month. read more

Always fast and easy. The food is always delicious. To many good options to mention just one. And the service is perfect!