Taco Taco Taco: Fish Tacos!

Someone suggested that instead of just “The Best Fish Taco” list in Sacramento, that I categorize them. Like: Best Corn Tortilla fish Taco. Best Flour. Best Grilled. Best Fried.  Best blah blah blah. No way will I take this communist suggestion.  The list is: BEST Fish Taco.  “The bet is $20… Right.  You have to have carnal knowledge…of a lady this time!?!?!  On the premises.”

I write these reviews as I go, not all in one day. 

 

Rankings to date:

(last updated 4/30/12)

#1) Alejandro’s

#2) River Rock Tap House

#3) Ernesto’s

  

Ernesto’s:

err, it's ok.

So if you’re a regular EricDanger reader you know that Ernesto’s is numero uno on my “Stay Away” list, but on someone’s recommendation I decided to throw caution to the wind and make my triumphant return.  I walked in half expected the staff to start whisper to each other, “it’s him. He’s back”. Sadly, it didn’t happen.  

But what did happen is that I ordered the fish taco plate and an ice cold Pacifico. True to form, Ernesto’s was out of Pacifico and asked if I would like a Corona instead. Woof. Don’t get me wrong, love Corona, but not when I have Pacifico on the mind.

The tacos came. They looked good, err, well, they looked okay.   Three little tacos, sitting on the bed, one fell off and broke his head!  Actually, one fell into my mouth.  It was tasty, but not like TASTY!  They are kind of a strange concept.  Rather than fried filets, they had fried fish nuggets, like the size of tater tots.  They were good, just strange.   The tacos were complete with the required trimmings: cabbage, white sauce and salsa. 

These tacos were the first I tried on my Fish Taco journey.  So for a brief moment, they were number one.  That is until I tried the second restaurant on my trek. 

nom nom

Alejandro’s:

This taco was a lot closer to your average fish taco.  Big pieces of perfectly fried fish, lots of cabbage and a big spread of the white sauce.  Weird enough, I always want tons of cabbage on my tacos, and then I routinely knock most of it off.   Sometimes I’ll eat it, but mostly not.  I just like the option. 

This won’t be the #1 fish taco in Sacramento, but it will rank up there.  For now though, it is number two.  That is until I move onto my third restaurant.  

River Rock Tap House:

Superior to Ernesto’s, River Rock takes the #2 spot.  However, being ranked second out of three isn’t that hot of a claim, but still, better than being third.

picture taken by Adam Rico

The pair of tacos that River Rock delivers are right in the middle of the field.  Not that great, but not that bad.  They come on grilled flour tortillas with a decent helping of pico de gallo, the cabbage is, well, cabbage.  The white sauce is pretty good, but not great… and the fish is fried, so they got that right.  But err, (I hate to over use this) it’s just good, not great.  Oh, and they also come with fries.   

I think if I were drinking, which most people do at River Rock, these tacos would have ranked a lot higher.   River Rock is known for their beer selection, which is awesome, and not known for their food greatness.  Over all, they’re good, not great.