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The fish taco is a popular Mexican street food that became a hit in the USA. A fish taco is a piece of fried or grilled fish tucked into a tortilla and then topped with coleslaw, creamy sauce, and salsa. Although it is a dining masterpiece, the fish taco had humble beginnings.
Mexican Roots
Foodie historians have traced the origins of the fish taco to Baja California in Mexico, a long, large peninsula south of California. Unfortunately, these experts cannot pinpoint the town where they were first made. They have narrowed it down to Ensenada or San Felipe, where taco stands began increasing in the late 1950s.
Before the term “fish taco” bewassed, historians believed that there were both Spanish and Asian influences on Mexican cooking in the fishing villages of Pacific coastal areas. Thus, fast lunches were made by wrapping cooked fish in corn tortillas. Eventually, the invention was topped with cabbage, cilantro, jalapenos, and tomatoes and became ideal food stand fare.
American Introduction
Ralph Rubio is credited for introducing fish tacos to the United States. He loved snacking on them when he went on spring break to San Felipe. He and his father opened a restaurant in San Diego in 1983 and started selling fish tacos. Although it seemed unusual then, fish tacos eventually made avid fans in California and the rest of the country.
The Crab Shack’s Seafood Tacos
The Crab Shack Crofton offers delicious Fish and Shrimp tacos. An order comes with three tasty tacos covered in coleslaw, pico de gallo, and roasted poblano pepper sauce.
The Crab Shack Edgewater offers Blackened Ahi Tuna or Shrimp Caribbean Tacos. They are served with marinated cabbage, corn, pepper relish, avocado, and fresh tomatoes.
Seeking Super Seafood?
Lovers of super seafood, including fat, juicy crab, don’t have to drive to Baltimore, Ocean City, Hooper’s Island, or Annapolis anymore. Stay close to home and enjoy wonderful deliciousness all year at the two locations below!
Our Crofton branch can accommodate a large party group, so if you are interested in reserving tables, please call (443) 302-2680.
