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May 22, 2026
The baja fish taco has its roots in the beach towns of Baja California, Mexico — particularly Ensenada, where fishermen would batter and fry the day's catch, tuck it into a tortilla, and top it with shredded cabbage and crema. It's a taco built on contrast: crispy and soft, warm and cool, rich and bright. And when it's done right, there's nothing quite like it.
At Roadside Taco on Ventura Blvd in Studio City, the baja fried fish taco takes that tradition seriously — and adds a few touches that make it one of the most popular orders on the menu.
The Build
The fish is battered and fried to a golden, shatteringly crispy exterior while staying flaky and moist inside. It's not greasy — the batter is light enough that you get crunch in every bite without the heaviness that lesser fish tacos deliver.
On top of the fish goes a chipotle slaw — shredded cabbage dressed with a smoky chipotle sauce that adds acidity, crunch, and a slow-building heat. It's the element that keeps the taco from being one-note by providing a counterpoint to the richness of the fried fish.
Then there's the fresh avocado — cool, creamy, and rich — that rounds out the taco and ties all the flavors together. All of it sits on a handmade corn tortilla with real corn flavor and enough structure to hold the generous filling without collapsing.
See it all in the food photos gallery.
The Texture Game
What makes a great fish taco is really about texture management. You need crispy (the batter), crunchy (the slaw), creamy (the avocado), tender (the fish), and chewy (the tortilla) — all in a single bite. Miss one of those elements and the taco falls flat. Roadside Taco nails all five.
Three Ways to Order
The baja fried fish is available as:
Tacos — three on handmade tortillas with rice and beans for $16 (the fish carries a $1 per taco upcharge from the base price, which is well worth it).
A burrito — flour tortilla stuffed with the fried fish, rice, pinto beans, grilled onions, lettuce, sour cream, and avocado salsa for $17.
A bowl — everything from the burrito minus the wrap for $17.
The Perfect Drink Pairing
The baja fish taco pairs best with something light and citrusy. The Skinny Margarita from the bar program is the ideal match — fresh lime and tequila without the extra sweetness, cutting through the richness of the fried fish and complementing the chipotle slaw. For beer drinkers, a cold Corona with lime is the classic pairing.
Baja Tradition, Studio City Location
You don't need to drive to the coast to get a proper fish taco. Roadside Taco brings Baja California's most iconic taco to Ventura Blvd, made with the same care and craft as everything else on the menu — handmade tortillas, fresh avocado, and a kitchen that doesn't cut corners.
10628 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604. Call 818-452-9007.