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Oscars Mexican Seafood

4.2 (2k reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Monica Bianca N.

I can never stop by San Diego and not get Oscar's! Their tacos are so good! Unfortunately, the day we came they were out of octopus tacos which is our favorite, so my husband and I ended up getting surf and turf plus fish. With their salsas, it was so great. Definitely coming back!

Taco Especial and Grilled Fish Taco
Tiffany H.

Been here a handful of times over the years but haven't been in awhile. This location can get super busy since it's near the beach. Came after sunset and the line was out the door. Limited number of tables. Ended up sharing a table with another couple who was nice enough to share half their table. Seafood Tacos are larger than your average street taco. Got the taco special which has scallops, smoked fish and shrimp. It had good flavor. My friend got the grilled fish taco which wasn't fishy. We shared the mixed ceviche. The light orange sauce you could add on the tacos was delish. Food was as good as I remember.

Keaton S.

Only reason this place does not get five stars because of how long it took to wait in line and then after waiting in line to get our food Food was fantastic. My personal favorite taco is the taco special with shrimp and chorizo being a close second. My friend said the smoked fish taco was one of the greatest tacos he's ever had If you come here prepared to wait at least 30 minutes to order and then probably another 20 to 30 for your food, depending on the size of the order

Vicky R.

Came here with my mom right after paddle boarding and the food hit the spot! We got a taco especial and a mixed ceviche! Both were a good portion but the fish in the ceviche was too big and chunky. Even though we beat the rush, we felt bad for the people behind us. They waited SO long to order. The cashier moved at a snails pace and showed no sense of urgency when the line was out the door! We had to leave because my mom was getting super annoyed. Still recommend coming here because the food is delicious.

Erika T.

Stopped by on a weekend to grab some fish tacos. The line to order took quite long, so I'm not sure if they were short staffed. The inside seating gets busy but people finish pretty quickly. I got the grilled fish taco, battered fish taco, and the octopus. My fav was definitely the battered fish taco. The crispness was nice and the fish was seasoned well. The grilled one wasn't bad so you can't go wrong. The octopus was a bit too chewy for my liking and overall just not impressed. I'd come again for the battered fish taco for sure!

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Miguel S.

This is one of my go to spots. I ordered. 1 Mexican coke. 2 Baja style fish. 1 battered shrimp. 1 al pastor. And one asada plain for my son. Total $26.94 I really like the shrimp tacos and the al pastor. The fish in my opinion could be seasoned up a bit. The orange and white sauce are a must. I feel like the asada and al pastor tacos got smaller... none the less. Great flavor, the open air style restaurant adds to the vibe. I will stay coming back.

Cucarachas
Eva T.

Pretty sure this place is a chain or something. The establishment is beautiful and super clean. I love their garage door entrance and mural! However we're here for food reviews. Ceviche is average, served in a little cup with avocado. Battered fish tacos are also alright, I appreciate the tortilla and salsas they had in the fridge. Do not order the cucarachas. Mine were so over cooked that they were rubbery and rock hard. The salsa they are dipped in tastes like tapatillo and limón.

Erik W.

This is definitely the place you want some seafood tacos Who was amazing and their special sauce is delicious

Erick D.

Great food with large portions. The service was fast and friendly. It's a no frills Mexican restaurant with excellent food. The amount of folks coming through was pretty impressive.

Pulpo taco
Chrisjan Y.

Our first stop in PB. Always Oscar's. My wife and I got 2 surf n turf tacos each and a shrimp ceviche to share. My kids got surf n turf burritos. My youngest got a steak quesadilla and shrimp quesadilla. We haven't been here in 2 years and they renovated it. They cut the wall next door and now it's wide open. Service was good as always. Restaurant was clean and food always tasty. The surf n turf tacos always taste great. If we go back, I'm ordering octopus tacos. Thank you Oscar's!

Grilled Fish Taco
Susan L.

I had one wish when I came out to California, well maybe more but one was an octopus tostada or taco , something I can't find in Florida. The octopus taco was excellent. The grilled octopus was tender!! There was a minimal amount of cheese so as not to overpower the octopus. Topped with shredded cabbage and fresh pico de gallo along with slices of avocado. The soft corn tortilla was tasty and didn't fall apart. Loved it!

Torta de Oscar and taco
Michael R.

A classic in Pacific Beach, Oscar's offers great seafood choices in multiple forms of Mexican cuisine! Their steak is pretty good too. I personally love their Torte De Oscar and you can't go wrong with any of their tacos. The line is usually super long and inside is usually very crowded, so taking everything to go and eating it alongside the beach just footsteps away.

2 grilled fish tacos, 1 smoked fish taco, 1 surf and turf taco, 1 shrimp taco
Karen D.

Food was AMAZEBALLS!!!!!!! Fresh and sauces were delicious. If anyone is cilantro-adverse, use the white sauce and red (a little spicy) sauce you can find in the fridge in little squeeze bottles. Service is quick and efficient. Noisy and busy on a Sunday night. Well worth the wait! Parking is busy too, but small price to pay for excellent tacos!

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Does Oscar's have happy hour?

I don't think so. Maybe just specials like their "Oscar's Combo" etc.

Do they always run out of chips whenever I go there?

Shit happens

What are the three sauce names, they are all so yummy?

Red, green, Habenero

Gluten Free options? - someone who worked here said the tortillas are gluten free?

2 salad options, tacos themselves do not have a gluten free option

Do they take credit cards?

Yes! But sometimes the machine is down so it is a safe bet to bring cash. Most likely it will be working just fine. :)

Do they have a happy hour?

Yes they do: M-Thu 2:30-5:30PM!

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