Oscar's Mexican Seafood
A local favorite for seafood tacos in Pacific Beach, highly praised for its smoked fish tacos and voted a 2026 Readers' Choice by San Diego Magazine.
A small local chain and one of the most frequently recommended spots for fish tacos in San Diego, voted a 2026 Readers' Choice for fish tacos by San Diego Magazine. The smoked fish taco is the most highly acclaimed, with the white sauce and pink sauce being the soul of the dish. The grilled shrimp tacos and Fisherman's Torta are also very popular. Specialty tacos are around $7. This listing is for the Emerald Street location in Pacific Beach, which became the local flagship after a 2025 renovation; the former Turquoise Street location has closed, and the similar shop now at that site is unrelated. There is also another branch on University Avenue.
Opening hours
Sun–Thu 8:00–21:00; Fri–Sat 8:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Pacific Beach & Crystal Pier
- Mission Beach & Belmont Park
- Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial
- SeaWorld San Diego
- Ocean Beach
- Children's Pool Beach
- La Jolla Cove
- Birch Aquarium at Scripps