Fish tacos....

[jahobo]

hey just looking for some help in finding some good fish tacos

just watched that damn throw down with bobby flay show and its gotten me to want some of em.

any suggestions in where to go for some good fish tacos?
i know cactus, joeys, and julio barrios has some but looking for other more authentic style tacos.

[SScott]

HAHAHAHAHA

i saw this thread and I was like god damn i bet you this guy was watching Throwdown. I think i saw that episode on tv 3 times today...

Sorry, no help from me, I can't stand fish lol

[ExtraSlow]

Salt and Pepper

[jahobo]

Originally posted by SScott
HAHAHAHAHA

i saw this thread and I was like god damn i bet you this guy was watching Throwdown. I think i saw that episode on tv 3 times today...

Sorry, no help from me, I can't stand fish lol


man you know it hahah food network the porn for fat people.

i watched that episode twice and it made me want them fish tacos.

[Disoblige]

Originally posted by jahobo
hey just looking for some help in finding some good fish tacos

just watched that damn throw down with bobby flay show and its gotten me to want some of em.

any suggestions in where to go for some good fish tacos?
i know cactus, joeys, and julio barrios has some but looking for other more authentic style tacos.

lol when you posted this thread I just finished watching Throwdown as well, but it was Red Velvet cake battle. Damn, that show actually showed me how shitty Bobby Flay is outside his dominant style of cooking.

[cr-xbrian]

big fish on edmonton trail.

[cannondale1]

ask nonlinear. he eats them for breakfast.

[npham]

Joey's has them on their menu right now. It was pretty tasty when I was at the Chinook location. 3 tacos, 10-12 bucks? I can't remember but it was good.

[dj_rice]

Originally posted by Disoblige


lol when you posted this thread I just finished watching Throwdown as well, but it was Red Velvet cake battle. Damn, that show actually showed me how shitty Bobby Flay is outside his dominant style of cooking.


Bobby Flay is a douche, he thinks he's all hot shit since he got chosen as Iron Chef, Morimoto FTW!!!!!!!!!!! and grilling his fish for the tacos...what is this gringo thinking :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[pinoyboy88]

just had them at moxies about 20 min ago...wasn't that great.

[jahobo]

yeah im really trying to find like authentic mexican fish tacos

i know most of those hmmm joey-ish type restaurants have them in some form. but really want to find like actual ones

just like those ones in the throwdown

god damn i cant stop thinking about them

fried shell, fried fish, and yummy sauce mmmmmmmmmmmm

[RY213]

This was at Go Fish in Vancouver, the best ever!

[nonlinear]

someone suggested Salt & Pepper, but I don't think they have them there. at least they didn't last time I was there, a couple of years ago.

the obvious choice would seem to be Taco Del Mar (aka taco of the sea), however the franchise owners here don't think albertans want fish tacos, and so they don't carry it :rolleyes:

other than that i'm not sure. as some have suggested, you might try some of the more 'upscale' chains like earls and Moxies (?), however it's not going to be freshly prepared food and i could pretty much assure it will be far from authentic.

Your best bet is to make them at home. Here is the recipe I've been using for a long time now. It's a combination that I put together using what I thought were the best parts from a bunch of different recipes. if you're on a budget, you can use a ghetto white fish (e.g. talapia) instead of halibut. the white sauce is also excellent. i make it all the time and use it for burgers, dipping sauce, etc.

Fish and batter
1 pound halibut, cut into 1/2- x 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup dark beer, room temperature

White sauce
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 lime, juiced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 teaspoon minced capers
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Garnish
1 1/2 cups shredded cabbage
1 lime, halved crosswise

white corn (NOT flour) tortillas (as many as you want)
Vegetable oil (for deep-frying)

For batter and fish:
Whisk flour, salt, and pepper in bowl; pour in beer, whisking until batter is smooth. Let stand 15 minutes. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Squeeze some lime juice over each strip. Let stand 15 minutes. Mix fish into batter. Pour oil into medium skillet to reach depth of 1 inch. Attach deep-fry thermometer; heat oil to 350°F. Slide 4 fish strips into oil. Fry until golden, about 4 minutes. Transfer fish to paper-towel-lined baking sheet; place in oven. Repeat.

For white sauce:
In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt and mayonnaise. Gradually stir in fresh lime juice until consistency is slightly runny. Season with jalapeno, capers, oregano, cumin, dill, and cayenne.

For tortillas:
Preheat oven to 200°F. Heat skillet over medium heat. Stack 2 tortillas. Sprinkle top with water. Place in skillet, wet side down. Heat 1 minute. Sprinkle top with water. Turn stack over; heat 1 minute. Transfer stack to large sheet of heavy-duty foil. Repeat. Enclose tortillas in foil. Place in oven.

Assembly:
Fill each warm tortilla with fish cubes. Top with sauce, cabbage and squeeze of lime.

[nonlinear]

Originally posted by RY213
This was at Go Fish in Vancouver, the best ever!

you've got to be kidding me... that is probably the most unauthentic fish taco i've even seen!

[cannondale1]

Originally posted by nonlinear


you've got to be kidding me... that is probably the most unauthentic fish taco i've even seen!

post an authentic one then.

[nonlinear]

sorry for all of these posts, but i just did a google search and i found the recipe for the fish tacos made on throwdown. i have to say that isn't a typical/authentic fish taco recipe... it's VERY modern and not something that most people would think of when they post fish taco.

the main elements are corn torts, deep-fried (or sometimes, but rarely, grilled) fish, shredded cabbage, white sauce, and lime for squeezing. that's it. the recipe i listed above will produce this typical fish taco.

the throwdown recipe is here, though, if that's what you're looking for. it's really not a fish taco, though ;) http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/throwdowns-fish-tacos-recipe/index.html

[nonlinear]

Originally posted by cannondale1


post an authentic one then.

^^recipe above, man.

[cannondale1]

nonlinear, this recipe sounds quite delicious. Can you provide a photographic journey throughout the creation of the food? I seem to remember you posting such documentation regarding pizza in another previous thread.

[nonlinear]

^^i will see if I have some pics somewhere... i thought had some and posted them to a facebook group, but i just checked and i guess not. if i can't find any, i can take some nest time i make them, but I usually do it when it's warm out so i can open the windows and not stink up the condo with fish grease smell ;)

[dj_rice]

Originally posted by nonlinear
^^i will see if I have some pics somewhere... i thought had some and posted them to a facebook group, but i just checked and i guess not. if i can't find any, i can take some nest time i make them, but I usually do it when it's warm out so i can open the windows and not stink up the condo with fish grease smell ;)


One of the reasons I cant cook elaborate stuff is cause of the condo issue, so I hardly ever deep fry anything, althought I found my side burner on my BBQ works pretty good for deep frying on my balcony :thumbsup:

[Kritafo]

There is a new deep fryer out that uses like 1 tablespoon of oil

http://www.tefal.com/All+Products/Cooking+appliances/Fryers/Products/ActiFry/Actifry.htm

So I wonder if it cuts down on the smell.

Seems like everyone watched that throw down but I am going to try nonlinear recipe once I am feeling healthy enough to cook meals again.

[Disoblige]

Originally posted by dj_rice



Bobby Flay is a douche, he thinks he's all hot shit since he got chosen as Iron Chef, Morimoto FTW!!!!!!!!!!! and grilling his fish for the tacos...what is this gringo thinking :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I hate Batali more than Bobby I dunno why. Sure Morimoto FTW in America, but he was my least favorite in the actual Iron Chef. It was all about Ken man..

On a sidenote.. fish tacos :rofl: :rofl:
You can get that pretty much anywhere in the city ;)

[jahobo]

hey guys thanks for all the replies of places

guess i can get fish tacos anywhere

but again im looking for authentic fish tacos

not really looking for a fish taco where its kinda thrown together as a appie.

[RY213]

Originally posted by nonlinear


you've got to be kidding me... that is probably the most unauthentic fish taco i've even seen!

OK Gordon Ramsay show me an authentic one since you seem to be Beyonds official voice and opinion when it comes to anything mexican...

[Kritafo]

Los Chilitos Taco & Tequila House is coming to 17th Ave SW

Anyone know if they are open yet? Chowhound was saying they may have fish taco's on the menu.

[dj_rice]

Originally posted by RY213


OK Rick Bayless show me an authentic one since you seem to be Beyonds official voice and opinion when it comes to anything mexican...



Why u chose Gordon Ramsey I do not know, but fixed to make it actually make sense

[Tik-Tok]

Maui Tacos.

Well worth the trip :rofl:

[nonlinear]

Originally posted by RY213


OK Gordon Ramsay show me an authentic one since you seem to be Beyonds official voice and opinion when it comes to anything mexican...

nah, that's OK. i'd prefer you and your type to stick to Julio's Barrio and stay out of the way of people who know what they're doing. :thumbsup:

[RY213]

Originally posted by nonlinear


nah, that's OK. i'd prefer you and your type to stick to Julio's Barrio and stay out of the way of people who know what they're doing. :thumbsup:

I lived in Laredo Texas for a while, I know genuine Mexican food thanks and its not Julios Barrio. Keep being a know-it-all you fucking douche...

[nonlinear]

first off, fish tacos are baja cali, not 'mexican' and certainly not tex-mex. secondly, if you're so knowledgeable, then why on earth did you post such a poor attempt at a fish taco? EVERYTHING about that taco was wrong. :dunno:

[dj_rice]

I love Beyond, fights in a food thread :rofl:

[7thgenvic]

HEHEH I'm going to try to making these tomorrow. I'll avoid making them the Joey Tomato route :)

[nonlinear]

Originally posted by dj_rice
I love Beyond, fights in a food thread :rofl:

HAHHAHA i know, isn't it great!!?!?? hahaa. seriously, though RY213, nothing personal. i can be quite the douchebag on beyond :D but that taco you posted still sucked :poosie:


Originally posted by 7thgenvic
HEHEH I'm going to try to making these tomorrow. I'll avoid making them the Joey Tomato route :)

pics or it didn't happen. seriously, show these boys what fish tacos are all about.

[RY213]

Originally posted by nonlinear


HAHHAHA i know, isn't it great!!?!?? hahaa. seriously, though RY213, nothing personal. i can be quite the douchebag on beyond :D but that taco you posted still sucked :poosie:


No worries, I didnt take it personally. I take back the douche remark, lol

The taco tasted really good, even though the presentation wasnt there. The fish was extremely fresh which definitely helps. Oh and BTW, Baja Cali is in Mexico and if ya want to get technical California, Texas, Arizona and Nevada all used to be Mexico. The border crossed the people, not the other way around...

[nonlinear]

^^yea, i was trying to say that it was a regional thing (baja cali, mexico, and across the border into California, as you mentioned). but atypical of general "mexican." that's why i put it in quotes lol. but yea, i was just giving you a hard time man ;)

[Speedy]

Originally posted by ExtraSlow
Salt and Pepper

Had them for the first time at Salt & Peppers on Saturday night and I loved them! can't wait to go back...

[Davetronz]

If you're ever in Tofino BC, try Sobo's. It's a small cafe and they serve the BEST fish tacos and polenta fries I've ever tasted. :thumbsup: