8 Great Fish Tacos in L.A.

3510 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026 (map)

Everyone's favorite Echo Park strip mall Mex also happens to have one of the best fish tacos in town. Maybe it's the magic behind their house blend of seasonings, but the sauteed fish with salsa, tomatoes, onions, cilantro and crispy greens is definitely worth both the wait and the shady parking sitch.

1650 N Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (map)

Not Baha bound? This cheerful Los Feliz joint makes for a very appealing alternative. The fried fish chunks are delectable, and the salsas, cremas, limes and more at the serve-yourself bar are plentiful rather than the usual skimpy condiments found at most places. Bonus: The staff is so nice; it's kinda surprising. Portions are generous and prices are nearly as cheap as those South of the border.

21150 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265 (map)

Beer-battered "Baja Tacos" on the beach at the Barefoot Bar. Say it fast 10 times. Tuesday Taco Night means these tomatillo-smeared badboys will only run you $2.50. That leaves plenty of scratch leftover for cocktails and Hula pie.

25653 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265 (map)

Fresca fresca fresca. Stare out across PCH into the deep blue sea as you savor one of its most recently expelled former inhabitants. Malibu Seafood Market's modest exterior is perfect for relaxing at a picnic table on beach days, and the jaw-dropping inventory for sale inside is any seafood chef's idea of heaven.

1108 N Flores St, Los Angeles, CA 90069 (map)

Boystown's celeb and civilian party place--all Spring Break, all the time, and it's fab--makes a mean Baja taco. Think: Corn tortillas with lime, cabbage, sea salsa, cotija cheese and guacamole. Who's buying the next round of shots?

10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067 (map)

Once you get past the name, as anyone who's actually dined at Harry Morton's Vegas import will tell you, the food is actually pretty good. So, down one of their massive margs and put your order in for the fish tacos. Fried tilapia with serrano-cilantro sauce, sour mayo, guacamole and pico de gallo is just as loud and flavorful as the festive atmosphere, and they deliver.

5385 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022 (map)

The tastiest taco bargain in town: East L.A.'s famed taqueria dishes out cheap, heaping fish and shrimp tacos wrapped in homemade tortillas for a particularly devoted clientele. Limon, radish, peppers and a host of sea creatures make for flavorful additions to the mix.