In search of Delaware’s best fish taco
I have a new thing. Whenever I see “Fish Taco” on a menu I order it. So far – after an infinitesimally small number of tests (3) – Dogfish on Rehoboth Ave is in the lead. The fish was great, and the cabbage salad had a nice tang to it. And yet, this fish taco is easily beatable by anyone who combines nice fresh fish, a decent tortilla and and some imaginative savory/sweet salad.
Fins on Rehoboth Ave was pretty weak – but at least the fish was good. That same can’t be said for Mango’s in Bethany which was a train-wreck wrapped around a few Mrs. Paul’s fish sticks. The fish taco appetizer at Iron Hill was equally weak but for more for lack of trying than crappy ingredients. Had I known that I was going to be doing this feature I’d have paid more attention to why I didn’t like it.
So hook me up. Bookmark this post and let me know if you find a good one.
Thanks!
Striper Bites in Lewes
El Dorado in Rehob0th on RT 24 next to Grey Hare Tavern
great hot sauce too!! the fish is firm and flaky – the taco AWESOME!
Does it have to be in Sussex? El Diablo Burritos in Trolley Square has killer fish tacos. They may be the best thing they serve, and they have plenty of other great items too. El Diablo is mostly take out (but there are a few tables in the place) and the fish tacos are not available all year. But they are making them now!
This is a Delaware-wide search, so thanks for the tip.
The best fish taco in Delaware is at El Dorado behind the McDonalds on Rt. 1 in Rehoboth. Traditional Baja style, not some mucked up Bobby Flay New York style garbage, the real deal. The owner is also one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
anon: Baha style as in mahi mahi in batter with white sauce? How do they stack up against the real West Coast version?
Geezer – I have had the best fish tacos in San Diego and El Dorado is (dare I say it) better…..
and yes – mahi mahi in batter!! YUMMY!!
Geezer I’m a fan of the mahi, less toxins. Everything is fresh and crunchy.
I second El Diablo – also, they now have a location in Branmar Plaza on Marsh – much large than Trolley with lots of seating. I also recommend Santa Fe in Wilmington – great fish taco (and awesome salmon, if you want to branch out).
Aoine: For a second I thought you meant dorado as in the fish, which is just the Spanish name for mahi mahi.
Now I’m torn, because I’ve sworn not to spend any money in Sussex County until Jeff Christopher packs his bags and leaves.
How about The Border Cafe (affectionately known as EAT) over by churchman’s crossing? Delicious.
I’m getting the feeling that fish tacos are like sex: Even the worst is pretty darn good.
@ geezer- thants OK. THEY HAVE BEEN been making great fish tacos for years and will continue to
It is EL DORADO- like the fish- that is their logo actually
But they use dorado. Mahi mahi too
If you buy on no one will telll. 😉
Or wait just 18 months and the carpetbagger will be gone
Pickled Pig Pub on route 1, Rehoboth has pretty darn good ones on the app menu for $8.50/pair. Battered Mahi, pickled red onions, jalapenos, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, cilantro & chipotle sauce. Pretty nice beer selection to wash them down with, too.
Feby’s Fishery has really good ones.
3rd on El Diablo. Everything on the menu is great.
I 2nd Pickled Pig Pub, and the beer selectionis top notch as well.
But it’s kinda pricey too… The pickled pig pub
Arena’s and Pig and Fish in Rehoboth both have tasty fish tacos, as does Big Fish.
Aonie: Eighteen months is a long time to wait for fish tacos. Heck, 18 minutes is a long time to wait for fish tacos.
El Diablo – Branmar Plaza
Santa Fe – Wilmington
The Border Cafe – churchman’s crossing
Feby’s Fishery – Wilmington
El Diablo Burritos – Trolley Square
Striper Bites – Lewes
Pickled Pig Pub – Rehoboth
El Dorado – Rehoboth
Arena’s – Rehoboth
Pig and Fish – Rehoboth
This has been wildly successful. I have a full plate, so to speak.
Good Heavens jason, are you a waterman with a delivery truck? Or the “Secret Diner”?
Then geezer, we will keep it our secret…..I guarantee you the guy that owns El Dorado does NOT support the sheriff.
Those opposed to his wild and woolly ways need a means to support themselves too…..think of it as funding the good guys
And have a GREAT FISH TACO too
El Dorado has a great fish taco. They also have great shrimp tacos, guac, ceviche and the cancun burrito.
Fresh and authentic.
Yes, El Dorado’s ceviche is awesome!
The best fish taco I have ever had is at Cafe Luna on Rt 54. I am in search of one on this end of Delaware and the closest has been El Diablo in Trolley Square.
Sovanna Bistro in Kennett. A little outside DE, but worth the drive. Fresh fish makes a big difference.
I think the Border Cafe has taken the fish tacos off of the menu. It used to be my go to menu item.
Geezer, I might suggest that a good modification to your Sussex vow might be to only go places that speak Spanish. My understanding is that Christopher has made “immigrant-looking people” a target of his faux law enforcement.
you guys i couldn’t help myself i had to go over to El Diablo today.
HOLY CATS were they good.
Lettie’s in Hockessin…but they’re not on the menu full time.