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A serving of delicious Baja-style fish tacos, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime.

Proven way to grow Your Fish Tacos (Baja Style)

These Baja-style fish tacos offer a perfect blend of crispy fried fish, crunchy cabbage slaw, and a creamy, tangy sauce. A true taste of the coast, these tacos are sure to be a crowd-pleaser and are perfect for a casual meal or entertaining.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 1.5 lbs firm white fish fillets
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup cold beer
  • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
For the Slaw
  • 0.5 head green cabbage shredded
  • 0.25 head red cabbage shredded
  • 2 carrots grated
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 0.25 cup cilantro chopped
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp sugar
  • 0.125 tsp salt
  • 12 corn tortillas warmed
  • lime wedges for serving
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp sugar
  • 0.125 tsp salt
For Serving
  • 12 corn tortillas warmed
  • lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • medium bowl
  • small bowl
  • deep skillet or Dutch oven
  • wire rack

Method
 

Prepare the Slaw
  1. In a medium bowl, combine shredded green and red cabbage, grated carrots, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
Make the Creamy Sauce
  1. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, garlic powder, sugar, and salt in a small bowl; then, set aside.
Prepare the Fish Batter
  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Gradually whisk in cold beer until a smooth batter forms.
Fry the Fish
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C). Dip fish fillets in the batter, letting excess drip off, and fry in batches for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; then, remove and drain on a wire rack.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas. Fill each tortilla with fried fish, top with a generous spoonful of slaw, and drizzle with the creamy sauce. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the fish in a squeeze of lime juice and a dash of chili powder for 15 minutes before battering. You can also customize your toppings with avocado, salsa, or pickled red onions.