It’s time for another kayvee food thread, all you retrojunkies! “Oh no, not again” you say? Silence you muffs! Let’s learn the American history of the FISH TACO!

While on spring break in Baja, Mexico, Ralph Rubio stumbled upon a small taco stand. He was delighted by the character of the man behind the counter named Carlos. The specialty at this particular taco stand was fish tacos. Carlos prepared fried fish to order and put it on a warm tortilla; customers where then able to add whatever condiments they wanted.

Rubio had one bite and was immediately hooked. He was so moved by this wonderfully delicious snack that he begged Carlos to move back to San Diego with him so that they could introduce fish tacos to America. Carlos thought he was a little funny in the head and replied, “What! Are you crazy amigo, I am perfectly happy here”. Carlos was a little worried about this patron but soon realized if things got out of hand, he could quickly douse him with hot fish oil and break.

Rubio had grand ideas of introducing the fish taco to Americans and wondered how he could persuade Carlos to come with him – he returned to the stand everyday after that. Carlos grew so tired of Rubio asking him to leave that one day he offered to share his recipe with him. Rubio couldn’t believe his ears and asked Carlos to repeat himself. “Si, I will give you the recipe to my delicious fish tacos, amigo”, Carlos repeated.

Well the rest is history folks and in 1983 Rubio’s in San Diego, California, popularized the Fish Taco in the surrounding area.

What do you think about fish tacos? Personally, when I first heard of these – it sounded really weird and unappealing. After ordering some at a local restaurant, I found that they are actually pretty tasty!

I never had one, but I have seen places around me that sell them. They seem kind of gross to me, but I guess I shouldn't knock it 'till I try it.

fish tacos..pfft heck no ill stick with my tuna sandwhiches thanks, i love going to subway and buying a foot long sub loaded with tuna, people around me always complain... haha

I had some at a place called On the Border.

They were ok...The ones in soft taco shells are better, but nothing to write home about.

Atleast it didn't give me Montezuma's Revenge! :D

soft taco shells? those are called tortillas, buddy.

never had any, but I might try some

Is a fish taco shaped like a fish?

Is a fish taco shaped like a fish?

haha what the hell? your not serious are you?

I know they're not really shaped like one. I just borrowed that quote from Rocket Power.

Never had one. I take it they're good. :)

I have tried fish tacos and they're not great. Maybe i need to try them at a better place because the fast food places seem to just make a regular taco and then just throw some (cooked) frozen fishsticks into them.

I know they're not really shaped like one. I just borrowed that quote from Rocket Power.

oh ok ..ha ha ha?

I just threw up in my mouth thinking about eatting a fish taco. :(

So did I. Especially one with cheese on it.

The fish taco is a southwestern thing. Trust me, if you get them made authentically and not at a fast food establishment, they can be quite delicious. I think that most northerners are unfamiliar with them and are sort of frightened by them. But hey, remember what they thought of the egg roll when it made it's debut on American plates? exactly. :)

I think that I'd try it now that you put it like that. I guess I thought of what the Taco Bell version would be like. It also kinda sounds like a metaphor for a part of the female anatomy.

Actually, that's what I thought it was. Made me chuckle a little when I saw the title of the thread.

(Turns into Jim Cramer, and plays the cartoon "wonk wonk wonk wonnnnk" sound on the board) I don't know what's with the hype over taco/something hybrids these days. Though taquitos are good. Wonder what's next... Tacomallows (tacos with marshmallows in them)?

I had a fish taco before, it was from a Mexican resturant and it was pretty good. My mom makes good fish tacos.

I was thinking the same thing.I've heard that metaphor before.