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The Best Fish Tacos in Toronto

Jordy Katz

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Jordy Katz

The Best Fish Tacos in Toronto

Home to many great taquerias, the best fish tacos in Toronto aren't hard to come by. From battered to blackened and Baja to crispy squid, there are plenty of fish (tacos) in the sea for you to choose from when the craving comes along.

Below is a list of the best fish tacos in Toronto.

Kensington Market

2a Kensington Ave

El Rey Mezcal Bar

This Kensington market spot offers 3 variations of Fish taco - a classic "Pescado Empanizado" made with fried haddock, a crispy squid taco, and an octopus and chorizo.

El Rey Mezcal Bar

Kensington Market

2a Kensington Ave

This Kensington market spot offers 3 variations of Fish taco - a classic "Pescado Empanizado" made with fried haddock, a crispy squid taco, and an octopus and chorizo.

Entertainment District

342 Adelaide St W

The Haam

I never thought one place could do two very different cuisines well - but this place does both Tacos and Sushi very well! Their Baja fish, Shrimp and Soft Shell Crab tacos are some of the best!

The Haam

Entertainment District

342 Adelaide St W

I never thought one place could do two very different cuisines well - but this place does both Tacos and Sushi very well! Their Baja fish, Shrimp and Soft Shell Crab tacos are some of the best!

Yonge and Eglinton

2107 Yonge St

Taco Clandestina

Tacos, Mexican

This Corn-battered basa fish with guac, cucumber, cabbage slaw, jicama, carrot and chipotle aioli is a crowd favourite. This taco can also be found at their sister spots, Clandestina Mexican Grill & Bar and Fonda Lola. 

Taco Clandestina

Yonge and Eglinton

2107 Yonge St

This Corn-battered basa fish with guac, cucumber, cabbage slaw, jicama, carrot and chipotle aioli is a crowd favourite. This taco can also be found at their sister spots, Clandestina Mexican Grill & Bar and Fonda Lola. 

Tacos, Mexican

The Junction

2883 Dundas St W

Playa Cabana Cantina

These Baja Fish tacos featuring Beer battered fish, mayo, cabbage, jalapeño avocado salsa, and guajillo sauce have a flavour combination that’s second to none.

Playa Cabana Cantina

The Junction

2883 Dundas St W

These Baja Fish tacos featuring Beer battered fish, mayo, cabbage, jalapeño avocado salsa, and guajillo sauce have a flavour combination that’s second to none.

Distillery District

18 Tank House Lane

El Catrin

Serving traditional and modern Mexican cuisine, the folks at El Catrin know what they’re doing. Try their Baja fish with crispy fried haddock, coleslaw, chipotle lime aioli and cilantro on a delicious flour tortilla.

El Catrin

Distillery District

18 Tank House Lane

Serving traditional and modern Mexican cuisine, the folks at El Catrin know what they’re doing. Try their Baja fish with crispy fried haddock, coleslaw, chipotle lime aioli and cilantro on a delicious flour tortilla.

King West

552 King St W

Wilbur Mexicana

Mexican

Don’t count this one out due to its quick-serve nature. This downtown street-food-centric joint is cooking up some of the best in town, along with their house-made chips and selection of condiments. Their beer-battered mahi-mahi topped with crunchy cabbage, pico de gallo and chipotle crema packs a punch of flavour.

Wilbur Mexicana

King West

552 King St W

Don’t count this one out due to its quick-serve nature. This downtown street-food-centric joint is cooking up some of the best in town, along with their house-made chips and selection of condiments. Their beer-battered mahi-mahi topped with crunchy cabbage, pico de gallo and chipotle crema packs a punch of flavour.

Mexican

Tacos El Asador

Tacos El Asador is a no-frills, family-run restaurant serving Salvadoran and Mexican Food. The fish tacos here won’t disappoint.

Tacos El Asador

Tacos El Asador is a no-frills, family-run restaurant serving Salvadoran and Mexican Food. The fish tacos here won’t disappoint.

Entertainment District

106 John St

La Carnita - John

La Carnita has multiple locations, so there’s no excuse to pass them up. Their designs, made by local Toronto street artists, aren’t the only works of art -- their tacos are pleasing on the eyes as well. Choose from their In Cod We Trust or the Big Sur taco (made with crispy, corn-battered sea bass) -- either way, you’re sure to be satisfied.

La Carnita - John

Entertainment District

106 John St

La Carnita has multiple locations, so there’s no excuse to pass them up. Their designs, made by local Toronto street artists, aren’t the only works of art -- their tacos are pleasing on the eyes as well. Choose from their In Cod We Trust or the Big Sur taco (made with crispy, corn-battered sea bass) -- either way, you’re sure to be satisfied.

Campechano Taqueria

Started by ex-Black Hoof and La Carnita veteran, the pescado taco here is another must-try. And make sure to try one of their margaritas to wash it down.

Campechano Taqueria

Started by ex-Black Hoof and La Carnita veteran, the pescado taco here is another must-try. And make sure to try one of their margaritas to wash it down.

Kensington Market

225 Augusta Ave

Tacos Gus

This top taqueria serves a pan-fried pescado taco stacked with guacamole, cilantro, onions and fresh pineapple.

Tacos Gus

Kensington Market

225 Augusta Ave

This top taqueria serves a pan-fried pescado taco stacked with guacamole, cilantro, onions and fresh pineapple.

Entertainment District

291 King St W

Pancho y Emiliano

Originally from Oaxaca, Mexico -- Serena -- the head chef of this Kensington Market haunt, strives to maintain the taste of traditional Mexican cuisine with a modern twist. They work with local producers to source high-quality ingredients, which they put into dishes like their Baja fish tacos.

Pancho y Emiliano

Entertainment District

291 King St W

Originally from Oaxaca, Mexico -- Serena -- the head chef of this Kensington Market haunt, strives to maintain the taste of traditional Mexican cuisine with a modern twist. They work with local producers to source high-quality ingredients, which they put into dishes like their Baja fish tacos.

Kensington Market

214 Augusta Ave

Pico de Gallo

Best known for its famous “Instagram Tray,” which includes 5 Tacos, Torta or Burrito, and Guacamole, pico De Gallo. Be sure to include their mouthwatering Baja-style Fish Taco with your order.

Pico de Gallo

Kensington Market

214 Augusta Ave

Best known for its famous “Instagram Tray,” which includes 5 Tacos, Torta or Burrito, and Guacamole, pico De Gallo. Be sure to include their mouthwatering Baja-style Fish Taco with your order.

Kensington Market

69 Kensington Ave

Seven Lives

The best tacos in town can be found at this nondescript Kensington Market staple. Once a cash-only hole-in-the-wall with a chalkboard menu, this haunt can now be found on Uber Eats. Try their simple but delectable Baja fish tacos or any of their others. You can’t go wrong!

Seven Lives

Kensington Market

69 Kensington Ave

The best tacos in town can be found at this nondescript Kensington Market staple. Once a cash-only hole-in-the-wall with a chalkboard menu, this haunt can now be found on Uber Eats. Try their simple but delectable Baja fish tacos or any of their others. You can’t go wrong!