California Tacos To Go - Tampa

I saw California Tacos To Go on 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives ' which means it was automatic that I assessed the place for myself. I tried three different tacos and my mouth became infatuated with all 3 but the 'Original ' Grouper Fish Taco with extra Juan 's White Sauce stole the show. That flavor combination was 'out of bounds. ' Been here twice already and I guarantee there 'll be a third time. Triple D tested....Bayou Gator approved.

I was introduced to fish tacos in the 1990s while on business in Los Angeles when a friend introduced me to Wahoo 's Fish Taco. Some 5 years later I moved to Orange County and spent the next three years of my adult life in coastal Southern California. During this time I developed very high expectations of Pacific style Mexican food. Especially when it comes to fish tacos.<br/ <br/ Since moving back home to Tampa, I 've become very disenchanted with the Mexican food here (with Mekenita being the exception). A side note for those that know me: while I love Chipotle, I don 't consider it “Mexican '. Imagine my surprise while driving down the road and seeing 'California Tacos '. I 'm always drawn to any references to the perfect climate of my former residence. When I hear 'California Taco ' I immediately think of hanging out on _______ (fill in the blank) Beach eating street tacos and watching surfers.<br/ <br/ My skepticism was naturally at a 10, but curiosity combined with hunger was at a 10.5.<br/ <br/ We turned around and am I glad we did!!<br/ <br/ What I liked: the food! I 've tried a number of things over my visits here. The fish (grouper) tacos stand out, but the chicken and pork tacos are also outstanding! The only thing that would make the food better is a beach.<br/ <br/ Seriously. That 's what 's missing.<br/ <br/ What I don 't like: the packaging. Unfortunately, this is a true taco stand: everything is served 'to go '. Even though there are some picnic tables there that you can eat at, the food is served in environmentally unfriendly styrofoam packaging (note: I 've only purchased tacos never burritos, etc). I only include this as I hope the owner will look to find an inexpensive alternative to the styrofoam packaging (or eventually expand and/or have more reusable containers). A true 'California ' focus should include this kind of consciousness.

Best fish tacos in Tampa. They're loaded fish tacos are just amazing. I'm not sure what's up with the negative reviews about service the times I've went they were very friendly there and got my food quick. Also their carne asada fries are awesome

Huge Burrito. I just recent took my boyfriend there for the first time and he was in heaven. As a chef he can be pretty picky himself but he was very happy. He ordered the pork tacos and pork rinds and I got the burrito (not the one pounder). Mine was so fresh it was amazing, and he said the tacos were the best pork tacos he has had. And there is nothing better to a man than some pig fat, the serving was huge for those!!! Not over cooked at all, which most places do. The wait is a little long but how can you get upset with that when its made to order and completely fresh when it gets to you. Tastes best when you eat it right away. We are already planning a return trip with some newbies to Tampa!!

Great service and fabulous fish tacos! Be prepared to either take out or eat outside with no fans. Great local experience!