Excellent taco shop with great atmosphere. The classic Baja fish taco was on point and the snapper was terrific. Salsa is so fresh, I wanted to drink it. Sabrina was the perfect server. read more

A cozy and intimate old school beach taco place that has fantastic fish tacos and great service

Best in Town. Love the employees. My favorite is the Scorpion Chowder. The ambiance is a great vibe.

We went to the Thai place next door to eat. They were so rude, we came here instead. We were immediately greeted by Brenda. They were busier than the Thai place yet sat us right way. The fish tacos were good and crispy. I'm Mexican so I'm pretty picky about my Mexican food. It was overall pretty good. We got wet burritos. (I know that's not super Mexican don't come for me) but they were huge and the shredded beef was tender. The carne asada plate was good. Brenda gave us the best service. The food runner was also on game. I work in the industry so great service is a must. They place was clean and cute. Definitely a great choice. read more

My Wife and I Eat here quite often at least twice a week, and have been regulars for about25 years, All of The Food is really good so i could list most of the menu, the food usually is served very quickly, and rarely do you have to wait unless the place is packed but even then your food is served within 10-15 minutes, they have multiple Televisions and a comfortable and friendly atmosphere, Poncho is an awesome chef, and hooks it up, and the prices are very fair here. Sabrina is the server who we request regularly if she is working when we go here, she is very friendly and makes you feel at home like part of the family, she is a great asset to this business. if anything is wrong she takes care of it right away. Above and beyond. All of the Servers do a good job but Sabrina is our favorite. 5 stars across the board for this place!! also Frankie is a great manager. really good guy.. read more

My favorite item here has always been the Brandi salad with carnitas! It's a huge portion so I'd definitely suggest sharing it with someone or taking half to go! It has lots of avocado, meat, cheese, lettuce, and ranch. I get it without the pico. Business has definitely picked up and it took awhile to get our food yesterday. Service has always been great here. They've opened their inside again which is nice to see! Would I come back? Yes Would I order this again? Yes read more

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Food was great the waitress super nice and prompt. The food is Mexican with a touch of American. The look is American and Mexico feel. Love it! read more

We went into and we were greeted with smiles. Sabrina was our server she was friendly and fast. My dad made some stupid jokes and she was great and laughed. We would definitely go back again. read more

It is a small Mexican restaurant on Main Street close to the pier. My fajitas were excellent. The fish bowl was excellent. They had a nice margarita selection. There is small inside area. We enjoyed the outside area as you feel the atmosphere of Main Street. Service is excellent and friendly. read more

Just stopped by for a quick bite. I ate some shrimp and Baja tacos and it was delicious. The service was exceptional. My server was Sabrina and I will definitely be back. read more

I come here all the time after work. This is my go to place as I always order nachos. They are A very good size And always taste Bomb af. Sabrina and Taylor make a Good team.they always help me out And are very On game. Good service and I'll always come to this joint and the place is very homey. I'm recommending this place to all my Friends for this good service. read more

Taco Surf, why do you have to be so far from my house???? I've tried a few different items here and all have been very delicious! My mouth is watering right now just thinking of the fish burrito I just had. The tortillas are fresh which is where a good burrito starts at and then comes the insides yum. The fish is battered perfectly, the rice and beans are flavored great. The kicker though is the fish sauce and the chunky salsa, if you order this burrito please do not forget to ask for a side of both of those sauces, you will not be disappointed. Can't wait for my next visit when I head down to the beach. read more

Been coming here for years and never disappointed. The food portions are generous and the taste is amazing. One of my go to spots in the area. read more

I really enjoyed the mahi mahi fish taco, not so much the shrimp taco, only because I don't care for a fajita in a taco or I would have wanted it in a flour tortillas instead. I'll go for the mahi mahi again and the beans and rice were tasty too. I love how the beach is sooo super close. Overall, a great fish taco spot for sure! read more

Taco surf has a great location and is usually always busy due to it's proximity to the pier. Their soup and mostly all their entrees are good for the price. Just don't ever order a burger. It is one one the worst. No effort whatsoever is taken to make it task good. They come with no condiments, not even an onion or lettuce. That coast extra. The fries were delicious. Taquitos were delicious. Great guacamole. Salsa and chips very good. They have very good fish tacos. read more

Sabrina is awesome! I'm extremely picky with my food, no this, no that, and she always gets it right! And the chefs do a great job as well, especially Pancho! read more

Absolutely love this place! Whenever I'm in the area this is my first stop. Service and food are fantastic! Frankie and Poncho are beyond knowledgeable and great to talk with! Will be back because of them. read more

Stopped for a quick late lunch and this place did not disappoint. The chips and salsa were great and the shrimp tacos were awesome. Highly recommended. read more

If you're looking for a break and want to enjoy a margarita near the beach then look no further. They offer outdoor street dining which we preferred over sitting inside. The large umbrellas were a plus as the sun was strong on this late summer day. The only food item we ordered was a potato taco and those free chips and salsa are deliciously addicting. The service is very good and the drinks were priced right. read more

This little spot never disappoints! Service is always great!! Food is ALWAYS amazing!! And this location is always clean! I love the location too! Sometimes it can be a little hard to find parking depending on when you come, but trust me! It's worth it! My family comes here more often than I do, and to be honest, I get jealous! Lol I wish I could come as often as they do! My mom loves their shrimp tacos! My youngest sister gets the shredded beef tacos! My dad @ middle sister gets their shredded beef burrito! My youngest kids love their bean and cheese burritos with rice and beans on the side. And my oldest son gets their asada tacos, plain with cheese! Me & my husband, we love it all!! So we alternate, but I MUST SAY, their Fish tacos, the soft ones with the crispy batter, OMG....my mouth is watering just thinking of them lol..they are FIRE it's sooooooo BOMB!! The serving sizes are good too! Just my family of 6, tend to spend about $100 when we come here. Just to give you an idea. That's with beer too! And tip! So it's not bad!! If you haven't tried this spot yet, what are you waiting for!!? Lol Enjoy!! And you're welcome! Description of video: My kids being silly. I forgot to take photos of the food, but here's a video! (My youngest boys got a flauta and rice) Hubby got fish tacos. My plate is the shredded tacos with rice and beans. (And omg..pls excuse my laugh!! They were playing with the filters on snap chat! ) read more

Went here with some friends a couple of years ago when on vacation. Great happy hour street tacos. We also had some chili relleno that were amazing. Next time we're down here you can count on us coming back! read more

Food is great, tacos were spectacular. Staff is friendly and extraordinary hospitable from the moment my family and I arrived. It was my first time here, as for my folks it's their regular Friday dinner spot. Sabrina recommend a three taco plate so I get a flavor for each which were the Baja, Grilled Fish and Shrimp. All equally delicious in there respectful category. Chips and salsa are a step above the rest of the chains around block with authentic flavor. I will definitely be coming back! read more

I give this place a solid 3.5 stars. ATMOSPHERE It's your stereotypical beach shack restaurant and I absolutely love it. It's not what you see everywhere else. You know, the modern, bright white, hints of color, some metal, etc. It's a true beach atmosphere. Sand on the ground because of the beach traffic, buckets full of beer, neon signs, wood tables, tiki decor... Love it! It's small inside, but they're able to accommodate a good amount of people! CUSTOMER SERVICE I have yet to be disappointed. I feel like the staff dig their jobs. If they don't, they do a good job faking it. We got seated immediately and our server came within minutes to take our drink orders. Although it wasn't super busy, our water glasses were empty a few times and we had to ask for refills. She also didn't check on us mid meal to see if we needed anything... but it's cool. No big deal. FOOD I ordered a BAJA FISH TACO and the FLAUTAS (flour tortilla with shredded beef) The BAJA FISH TACO was just ok. I've definitely had better. The slaw was pretty bland, they didn't have a creamy sauce on top like most baja fish tacos do. It was just a big dollop of guac. I didn't mind the guac, but the dish lacked balance. It was all pretty bland... It needed some acid. Maybe a squeeze of lime or something or a tangy chipotle cream sauce or something... Also, no limes were included in the order, which is also typically pretty standard. The fish was overcooked and a little on the salty side. The FLAUTAS were better than the taco. The shredded beef is delicious. They were cooked perfectly and there was a generous amount of meat inside. I love the flaky tortilla after it's fried. I put guac and sour cream on it and use the salsa that they give with the chips on it, instead of the pico de gallo that comes with the plate. So good! OVERALL I'll definitely be back to try other things on the menu! read more

Taco Surf - Baja Fish Taco - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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Came in to enjoy some tacos and was blown away by the service. Food was delicious and Sabrina was very attentive. Will be back more often down here. Great vibes here too! read more

Filling delicious burritos, great carnitas, great chips and the freshest salsa in Seal Beach, heavy on tomato and onion. Killer happy hour 2-6pm (5 on Fridays) w/ $1.75 street tacos and beers under $3. Super casual. Old-school lollipops on your way out. Six locations. Though this Taco Surf is probably the smallest, and parking might take some effort, the advantage to this location is that it is on Main Street, so you can walk down the street or the pier if it's not on fire. read more

Taco Surf - from Lianne - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Excellent find here on Main St. and steps to the pier/beach area. On a road trip down from LA, the tacos here are very good! They have some patio dining but it's a small area. The wait times were not bad either for a weekend lunch hour. I suggest to just take it to the beach area and eat it there which is what my husband and I did. Just look at the big pieces of battered fish in my taco salad! So good!! And my husband got carne asada and chicken tacos. Would come here and and order different things to try from their menu. read more

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They always have the nicest atmosphere here, and delicious food, at really good prices! This is a true blue time tested surf mex place and I absolutely love it. read more

I love Taco Surf. I've come here for years and tried multiple locations. Since I'm in town visiting, I have to get my fix. My go-to meal is the Seafood Bowl. It's sooo yummy, especially with their signature Baja Sauce drizzled on top. If you're looking for something really tasty, try a burrito Baja Style or get a wet burrito with Baja Sauce. The salsa here is also so good! Definitely support these guys during the closure. Bottom line: Fish with Baja Sauce, can't go wrong! read more

Food is good salsa is amazing and has great flavor to it. Chips could use some salt and my quesadilla I got was room temperature by the time it arrived. Overall this place does have good food and is really quick with their orders. read more

Standout happy hour! That is what you need to know about Taco Surf. Though the restaurant itself is pretty basic and a little dim, the food is good and the prices are great. A nice selection of tacos makes it easy to get a nice little assortment for happy hour and the prices ensure you can get a few different ones to try. Beers are cheap to wash it down as well. This is one of my most frequented spots in Seal Beach. read more

Service and vibe is good. Food was meh. The combo meal rice was no good, nor were the pinto beans. Both entrees were warm at best.

My wife & I ate at Taco Surf in Seal Beach for the first time last night. She had tacos with carnitas and I had the pork burrito. My wife is born & raised in Long Beach and she said it was the best carnitas she's had. Our server was friendly and attentive and made sure that we had everything we needed (thank you Sabrina). We loved the atmosphere, location and authenticity of the place. Our new favorite Mexican restaurant. read more

Sabrina is AMAZING, she is the reason I pick THIS Taco Surf. Personal, authentic, friendly, and makes her guests feel like you're returning to your beloved, mother's home after being gone for months. Thank you for always providing a Ratatouille moment every time. read more

This is a great casual spot on main street just steps from the beach. It's a nice break from the sun to come here and get lunch with friends or family. While the food isn't what you'd call "authentic" mexican cuisine, it's all well prepped. The salsa and guac both taste fresh. The tortilla chips were good, in the nachos and on their own. Our group tried many of the dishes - tacos, quesadillas, a burrito, nachos - and nobody had anything bad to say. The horchata and aqua fresca (watermelon, on the day we went) also got good reviews from our group. Not saying the food is anything to write home about, but it's good and reasonably priced for a beachside restaurant. There are also tables set up for outdoor dining, and this can lead to a bit of a wait at lunchtime on the weekends. However, you can always elect to take your food to-go and eat on the beach, which we did. The staff was also so nice and accommodating. One of us dropped their drink 30 seconds after receiving it, and the staff went out of their way to replace it immediately. That was really kind and they definitely didn't have to do that. Definitely a place we'd come back to if feeling mexican-style food in Seal Beach. Casual atmosphere. Be mindful - no shoes = no service here. Wear shoes! read more

When here last night for some tacos, got 2- of the 3 taco combos. What an excellent tacos they are. Got 3 of the fish tacos grilled. Bomb was not the word. Much better even than that. 2ed set I had 2 carnitas and 1 shredded beef. All the tacos were delicious and left me wanting more. My only complaint would be the beer was rather warm but we can't win them all read more

We have been going to Taco Surf for well over 15 years! They have great food and great prices, a great laid back atmosphere, and the service is even better! Most of the people who work there have worked there for many years, and they are all super friendly. They need everyone's support now more than ever! The Coronavirus has really taken a toll on all of our local businesses, including Taco Surf. Please order take out from them as much as you can, and tell your friends to do the same. This place is part of the neighborhood, and the neighborhood wouldn't be the same without them. read more

Taco Surf has really good food and excellent service. I have just got regular burritos and have not tried any seafood here.

The service at Taco Surf was friendly, attentive, patient and gracious. The food here is good, I had the SCORPION CHOWDER soup which is marked with the "pepper" symbol for spicy, but it's more zesty than spicy in that it's the right amount of heat/kick to it where it's not too hot to handle. I'm usually a "no spice to mild / medium" customer, so that's the frame of reference for the context of understanding this review and my own tolerance. There's hot sauce on the table to add more spice if needed, I didn't need it. The soup is temperature warm, not super scalding hot, so could be served up a bit hotter, but it was good enough. The "Scorpion" is the SHRIMP (Prawns?) used, so there are no arachnid insects with pincers involved with this at all, it's just got a cool unique name to it. It's a cream based soup, so like a clam or corn chowder. I think it comes in 8 oz and 12 oz. I always order the large soups, bowls over cups when the price differential is so minor. I'd recommend the 12 oz, and would even say that it would be great if Taco Surf offered a meal sized portion at 20oz + since this is so delicious. The soup comes served with bread you can dip as well. I also had a Pork Taco El Pastor for $3.50, it was a tad small, but tasty. I think they offer a Happy Hour Taco from 2pm as the weekday start time for $1.50, but heard (can't confirm 'til I try it 'tho) it was a smaller portion size, so I'm not sure if it's a deal or how it compares. Parking is easy (sort of, if you're used to the hustle and bustle of Metropolitan Los Angeles). There's 2 hr free (no meters) parking on Main Street, and then adjacent in the residential neighborhoods there's some 1 hour free parking zones. read more

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We just have to say thank you for the incredible service that you have given to our family over the past 28 years, And a special thank you to Mario your long time employee, And also Katelyn who served us today. Thank you! read more

You'll find many options for food when you are walking down Main street. If you are in the mood for Mexican food, I recommend this spot. I like to think that Mexican food is one of my favorite comfort foods and this place did amazingly well. You'll get a small bowl of chips and salsa when you order food. I absolutely love this and devoured most of the bowl on my own. They have a good variety as far as menu items. You'll find your typical taco plates and burrito plates on here. Everything coming out looked good. I went with the two enchilada plate. The portions here are huge so stick to one item. Quality wise I would highlight that the cheese was amazing and the serving of rice plus beans were perfect. The horchata was good and I gladly would have ordered another if I wasn't so full at the end. Price for everything was more than fair considering portion size. Great attentive staff. Overall, great visit! read more