Fish Tacos Recipe with Best Fish Taco Sauce!
Our all-time favorite Fish Tacos recipe! These are loaded with fresh ingredients and perfectly seasoned plump fish. Don’t skip the best fish taco sauce – a garlic lime crema that you will want it on all your tacos!
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This is our go-to recipe for family get togethers and company because it comes together quickly and it always gets rave reviews. These fish tacos are so flavorful and satisfying but you will feel good and light at the end of the meal.
This recipe is party sized and can be scaled down to feed a smaller crowd. It was developed by my brother-in-law, Slavik and it has been adopted by pretty much everyone in our family. I have had so many requests to publish the recipe so here it is! It’s an easy, excellent fish tacos recipe. Thank you Slavik for sharing your awesome fish tacos with us. I’m pretty sure it’s impossible to ever get tired of this recipe. P.S. They just happen to be gluten free fish tacos!
Seriously though, be generous with that fish taco sauce! The sauce recipe was adapted from Kaylee on All Recipes. We simply doubled it because there never seems to be enough of the sauce ;).
Ingredients for Fish Tacos:
We used tilapia but you are welcome to use any white fish. Salmon or shrimp would be amazing as well!
Fish Taco Toppings:
*Cotija cheese is a Mexican cheese that crumbles when you grate it; similar to feta but much milder in flavor and not nearly as salty. It is inexpensive and found in the refrigerated cheese section of the grocery store.
Ingredients for Best Fish Taco Sauce:
For the fish taco sauce, all you need is sour cream, mayo, lime juice, garlic powder and sriracha. The sriracha gives it a little kick of spice so you can add more or less based on your preference. This taco sauce is essentially a lime crema – the perfect blend of tanginess and heat (print the recipe below).
How to Make Fish Tacos:
1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment or silicone liner. In a small dish, stir together seasonings: 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper and evenly sprinkle the seasoning mix over both sides of tilapia.
2. Lightly drizzle fish with olive oil and top each piece with a dot of butter. Baked at 375˚F for 20-25 min. If you want it to get a little browned around the edges, you can broil for 3-5 minutes at the end if desired.
3. Combine all the Taco sauce ingredients: 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/3 cup Mayo, 2 Tbsp lime juice (from 1 medium lime), 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp Sriracha sauce, or to taste in a medium bowl or a large measuring cup and whisk together until well blended. It’s really fun and feels like dining out to serve the sauce in a squeeze bottle like this one.
4. To serve the tacos, toast quickly toast the corn tortillas on a large dry skillet or griddle over medium/high heat.
5. To assemble: start with the fish then add remaining ingredients finishing off with a generous sprinkle of cotija cheese and finally that awesome taco sauce! Serve with a fresh lime wedge to squeeze extra lime juice over tacos.
Mmmm so much sauce! I’m so crazy about this taco sauce. Seriously the best!
⬇ Print-Friendly Fish Tacos Recipe:
Fish Tacos Recipe with Best Fish Taco Sauce!
Ingredients
Fish Taco Ingredients:
- 24 small white corn tortillas
- 1 1/2 lb tilapia
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Tbsp Butter
Fish Taco Toppings:
- 1/2 small purple cabbage
- 2 medium avocado sliced
- 2 roma tomatoes diced (optional)
- 1/2 diced red onion
- 1/2 bunch Cilantro longer stems removed
- 4 oz 1 cup Cotija cheese, grated
- 1 lime cut into 8 wedges to serve
Fish Taco Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup Mayo
- 2 Tbsp lime juice from 1 medium lime
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Sriracha sauce or to taste
Instructions
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Line large baking sheet with parchment or silicone liner. In a small dish, combine seasonings: 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper and evenly sprinkle seasoning mix over both sides of tilapia.
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Lightly drizzle fish with olive oil and dot each piece with butter. Bake at 375 for 20-25 min. To brown edges, broil for 3-5 minutes at the end if desired.
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Combine all Taco sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until well blended.
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To serve the tacos, toast quickly toast the corn tortillas on a large dry skillet or griddle over medium/high heat.
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To assemble: start with pieces of fish then add remaining ingredients finishing with a generous sprinkle of cotija cheese and finally that awesome taco sauce! Serve with a fresh lime wedge to squeeze over tacos.
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I’m so tempted to make these again for dinner tonight. I will never stop loving this recipe! I hope you all love it as much as we do.
Natasha Kravchuk
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These tacos were amazing! Used fresh true cod as we live on the pacific coast. Such great flavors! Thank you for a great recipe that we will enjoy frequently!
You are so welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe, thank you so much for your excellent feedback.
I’ve made these tacos twice. The first time, I thought to myself, the sauce is the key! The second time I made it? The reason being how absolutely delicious I remembered the tacos tasting the first time around! This recipe is now officially my go-to for fish tacos! My family loved the sauce and I love that I don’t have to fry the fish with a batter to have flavorful fish tacos. ( I’ve used cod both times.)
Yay, that is awesome! Thanks for your excellent review and feedback, Maria. I’m glad you loved these tacos!
These are amazing and a regular go to in our home! Thank you so much for the delicious recipe!!
You are most welcome, Tiana. Thank you also for your great review!
I really enjoyed these fish tacos. It was a hit with all of my family. It did take me 1hr and 38 minutes from start to table. That’s considerably longer than my average time for mid-week suppers. I feel however that it will become a quicker meal as familiarity with the process improves.
You are absolutely right about that, Jim. It will be faster the next time you make this for sure. Thanks for your great review and feedback!
Absolutely amazing
Thank you, Jamie!
Love this recipe! I used Mahi-Mahi and pan seared it instead of baking it in the oven. I made this for my sister’s family in southern California and my nephew said they were the best fish tacos he ever ate. I’ve added this recipe to my book of favorites.
I’m so glad to hear that, Stephanie. Sounds like this recipe is going to be one of your family favorites!
This has been my go-to recipe for every fish taco night hosted at my house. Our guests never decline leftovers (if there are any), and the sauce is the main attraction every time! Thank you so much for giving me such a wonderful recipe to work with, so my guests believe that I actually know what I’m doing. Keep the yummy coming!
That is so awesome! I’m glad this has become your favorite, thanks for sharing that with us.
This was a HUGE hit with my family. I didn’t have avocado but we really didn’t miss it and NO cilantro in this household EVER. Next time I make these I’m going with flour tortillas. They already asked when we’re having them again. This recipe is not a 5 star…its a 10 star!!!
Wonderful, thank you so much for your kind words and great feedback, Maria. Glad you and your family enjoyed these tacos!
Yum these were so good! I used plain nonfat greek yogurt instead of sour cream to cut some cals, and it turned out so well! I mixed cabbage, onion and cilantro with some of the sauce to make a slaw. My husband said this was in my top 3 meals :). Will definitely make again!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
Easiest fish taco recipe and oh so good! Any night of the week this is a go-to but especially when short on time. Love the crunch of the cabbage. I don’t always have all of the toppings but it doesn’t matter. Te sauce is the star of the show!
Thank you for sharing this great review with me Tina! We absolutely love the sauce! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
MY FAMILY LOVED THEM
These are amazing. I made 2 batches of the sauce. As is, the kids loved it. For the adults that like more spice, I added more Sriracha, garlic, and lime. I did use less cayenne on the fish.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me! I’m happy you enjoyed that!
Yum! This recipe is a keeper. My husband and I loved the seasonings, taco sauce and the method of crisping the edges of the tilapia. Will make this again!
Yay so happy to hear that, Sherri. Thanks for your good feedback!
Hi, these look amazing, but I’m unable to find any cotija cheese where i live.
What would you recommend as a suitable substitute? Thank you
Hi Brea, There are a few great suggestions in the recipe comments, I highly recommend looking through those. Some have mentioned goat cheese, Grana Padano, feta.
My husband does not like cotija so I used for him Monterey cheese. he said the creaminess from shredded Monterey cheese was a hit for him!
That’s so great! Thank you for sharing that substitute with us!
Hi Natasha
These look delicious! Would the recipe taste good with plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream?
Hi Chris! That will work! That’s actually the only substitute that I can guarantee will work – plain greek yogurt! I haven’t tried anything else yet other than that.
I’ve never tried fish tacos before, but this recipe is delicious!! Definitely I’ll repeat, I added finely grated carrot, great taste!
I’m so glad you loved it! It is one of our favorites.
This was amazing. This will become a staple in my kitchen, and I can’t wait to make this with shrimp. The sauce was amazing. I had to beat my husband back to the kitchen for seconds, so I knew he wouldn’t eat it all!
So wonderful to hear that, Candace. I’m glad to know that you both LOVED the fish tacos. Thanks for sharing your great experience with us too!
These fish tacos are so easy and so delicious! The sauce is amazing. Thanks for an easy weeknight dinner that everyone loved!
So glad you loved it, Ashley. Thanks for your awesome review!
I think your amazing why aren’t you on the food network. Love your fish tacos and everything else you make
Aww, you’re so nice! Thank you!
I made these tonight and they were so delicious! You are right that sauce is amazing!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I just made your fish tacos and they were great! My husband loved them too! Thanks
So great to hear that! I’m glad you both enjoyed this recipe.
Holy cow!! Best tacos I’ve ever had!!! They were amazing!! The perfect Blend of salt and spice, umami and crunch. Absolute perfection!!
That’s just awesome Amanda! I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe!
Fantastic Recipe! We were lucky enough to have fresh caught yellowfin tuna and used that to make these amazing tacos. Thanks, this recipe is a keeper for sure!!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
These fish tacos were the best. They were light, fresh and so tasty. Will definitely make again. Thank you for the recipe.
Our favorite!! Thank you fo sharing this wonderful review Lily!
So I did everything the recipie said except I salt and pepper the tilapia then added the cumin and cayenne pepper and rub on some Valentina hot sauce then lined a baking pan with parchment and rub butter on it, did it in the oven, I mixed some lime juice in with chopped up cilantro and red onion. Thats the only thing I did differently other then use regular flour tortillas cause that’s what I had on hand and Roma’s from my garden and I think the tacos turned out wonderfully !
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Made your fish tacos, first time ever, and they are delicious. The sauce is finger licking good! Whole family said this is a keeper
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I don’t like fish tacos. Like, at all. But these tacos are amazing!! We had some fresh red snapper and used that for our fish. Delicious! I am absolutely blown away by how good these are. Maybe I like fish tacos after all….
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
Made once already and love it.
Wanted to make for a larger group without being in the kitchen the whole time cooking the fish. Can the fish be made ahead of time?
Hi Dana, we enjoy it best fresh but that may work! I would recommend finding a way to reheat it without overcooking it. Perhaps the oven or a skillet.
Oh my goodness these were so delicious and so easy to make! I used Cod and it worked just as well! I am also not a siracha person so instead I added some apple cider vinegar and the sauce was delicious! Thanks so much for sharing! Definitely just as good as a restaurant with very little effort and you can eat as much as you want
That’s so great! I’m so happy you enjoyed that.
So easy, yet tastes so complex!!! Amazing recipe!
Isn’t it the best! The PErfect recipe for Taco Tuesday!
MAKE THESE NOW and do NOT forget to make the Taco sauce part!
Awesome!
Go!
Do it NOW!
Why are you still reading this?
Goooooooooooooo
Haha!! Love this review! Happy Taco Tuesday Karen!
Natasha! I pick out recipes by whether or not these things happen:
1. I drool
2. I get goosebumps on my left forearm
3. I drool, get goosebumps on my left forearm which go all the way UP my arm to the top of my head, and all the way down my side to my toes!
hahaha
seriously.
I ALWAYS make the recipe when #3 happens when I read it.
Of course, yours was #3! I made it tonight, and it made me drool and have goosebumbs everywhere when I ate it. Keeper for sure. I am positive it was the sauce. I really like recipes with an acidic part in it. These “cut the fat” taste in my mouth and gives me goosebumps, for some reason. ( it’s a neuropathy issue).
Made recipe exactly, and it was terrific.
Oh, well not EXACTLY, I mean, I did make my own queso Fresco… only difference.
Love it! good job.
If you like Mexican food and you like fish, GO FOR IT. If it is your first time TASTING fish, GO FOR IT!
Make the sauce.
Thank you for this amazing review, Karen!! It sounds like you found a new favorite!! I’m so excited you loved these tacos!
My husband said this was the best dish I have ever made. This will be in regular rotation in our household. Thank you!
That’s amazing! I’m so glad you found a favorite on our blog!
I really don’t like tilapia and used barramundi instead. It was SO good. A lot more flavor and great texture than tilapia. If you haven’t tried Barramundi, do yourself a favor and give it a shot!
So nice to know that! Thanks for your suggestion tips.
These were sooo delicious and easy! the taco sauce is BOMB
It is our favorite! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Anna! Thank you for this feedback!
I just made this recipe and it was absolutely delicious. I did mix the cabbage with the sauce and everybody loved it.
Fantastic! Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Terry.
These are AMAZING and had everyone raving! So fresh and full of flavour! We used ling instead of tilapia and it was divine. The sriracha mayo made the entire dish though, definitely saving this recipe and can’t wait to make it again!
Perfect! Thanks for sharing your great experience with us, Veronika. We appreciate it!
Made a variation on these tonight… biggest change was using whole wheat tortillas.. and using fresh undressed cole slaw for the cabbage. My wife and I really, really liked the sauce. My kids didn’t try it.. but they did eat the tacos.
I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe Bill! Thank you for this great review!
OMG that sauce is the bomb, my wife an niece loved it an thought it would be great on chicken tacos as well . Thanks this was my first fish tacos sooo good
Hello Steve, I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe! Thanks for your good comments, we appreciate you sharing it with us!
I see the nutrition value is for one serving. How many tacos make up a serving?
Hi Bobbe, just for future reference, the serving size is towards the top of the recipe card and the nutrition is per serving. In this case, it is per taco since the recipe makes 24 small tacos.
This recipe is quick and easy and incredibly good! Also , there is flexibility, depending on what you have on hand (in the toppings, for example). Truly the sauce is scrumptious. Thanks for a keeper!
Love it! Thanks for your great description and feedback. We appreciate it!
Really liked this recipe! I used orange roughy instead of tilapia and a bag of coleslaw mix to make it easy. My 2 teenagers and husband all enjoyed.
So great to hear that it came our wonderful! Thanks for sharing that with us, Rachel.
Absolutely fantastic! My husband thinks these fish tacos are better then any we’ve had at restaurants. Thank you for this delicious recipe!
The second time we made this recipe, we skipped the sour cream and used only mayonnaise in the sauce with the other ingredients.
I also found the Sriracha sauce in the Asian food section at the grocery store.
You’re welcome, Beth! Isn’t this recipe the best! So so good!
Absolutely delicious, super simple recipe. Always a crowd pleaser!
I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe Rachel! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful review with me!
I followed the recipe for the fish and sauce exactly as written. So, so good! I’ll be making it again. Next day I heated the leftover fish in foil so as not to dry it out. Almost just as good as the previous day!!!
Isn’t it so good!! This recipe is popular for good reason! I’m so glad you enjoyed it Lori!
This recipe is so delicious! My brother wanted fish tacos and coincidently sent me your recipe without knowing that I’ve been following you for some years now. This is the first time I comment, by the way! Thank you, Natasha!!
Aww that’s the best! Sounds like you guys found a favorite on our blog! That’s so great!
This recipe was a win – works for a variety of fish. Thank you.
I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe! That’s so great!
Hi I made these last night and they were delish so thank you!
1 thing though your recipe calls for 2 tbs of lime juice, but the image depicted in above articles shows a cup of liquid being poured into the sauce. My sauce was really thick which makes me think i need more than 2 tbs of lime which i did put more than that but maybe i needed more
Hi Toya, that is a small ramekin we are pouring out of so it may seem like a lot but it is about 2 tablespoons of juice. The bowl we are pouring into is also fairly small. If the sauce is too thick you can definitely add more.
Tried this recipe a week ago and it was absolutely fantastic. So simple and quick to pull together, and the sauce was divine! I used a bit more sriracha since I like it a bit spicier. Am making it again now…. Thank you Natasha (and Slavik) for sharing this recipe, I look forward to trying more recipes from your site!
You’re welcome, Nicole! I’m s happy you enjoyed this recipe!!
Can’t find sriracha, looked on the Mexican isle and the hot sauce isle. Where to find? We are even in southern California. Substitute?
Hi Carrie, we purchase it at our local grocery store. I recommend calling ahead to see if they have it in stock. I haven’t tried these substitutions but here is what one of our readers wrote: “Substitute the sriracha for CANNED DICED CHIPOTLES IN ADOBO SAUCE.” I hope that helps.
it’s in the Asian food aisle usually.
Look by the BBQ and hot sauces. “Cha” is a brand made by Texas Pete’s and all my local stores carry it.
Easy and delicious!
thank you!
Could I substitute plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream in the sauce?
Hi Jennifer, That will work! That’s actually the only substitute that I can guarantee will work – plain greek yogurt! I haven’t tried anything else yet other than that.
Hello Natasha, tried baking a vanilla cake a few hours ago and it sunk and the sides of the cakes seemed to be puffed in; did the second one and the results were the same, what could have gone wrong?
Hi Sherry, I’d be more than happy to troubleshoot but it looks like you posted this on our Fish Tacos recipe by accident, which recipe of ours were you attempting? Also, if the cake relies on the volume of sugar and eggs then undereating that step may be the culprit.
Seriously, the best sauce I’ve ever made. And versatile, because I’ve used it on other things as well. My all time fave used to be Remoulade, well this fish taco sauce shares #1 now depending on my mood. The biggest challenge is finding really good tortillas.
Yum! Isn’t it the best! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Have to agree – best fish taco sauce! thanks for sharing.
You’re most welcome! thanks for your excellent review.
my daughter is making one fish taco… lets see how it comes out LOL..
Hope you like it!
These fish tacos are amazing! My husband even gave them a 5 star & he is not a big fish eater. I think it was the cream sauce!
Super! Thank you for the awesome rating.
Simply delicious!! Even better than tacos I’ve had in restaurants!! It has become a favorite recipe in our home. Everyone that has tasted them has told me they are delicious. The only thing I modified was the amount of siracha since I like the sauce a little bit spicier.
I’m so happy to hear these have become your new favorite fish tacos! That’s wonderful!
It was delicious! My husband and his brother commented it tasted restaurant-quality and they couldn’t tell the difference between restaurant tacos and this recipe. Will definitely be making again.
That’s just awesome! Thank you for the wonderful review!
Such a great recipe, and the sauce is SO good! Thanks!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it Jennifer!
Total hit! I made this for a taco night for my parents and they loved it. My dad particularly loved the sauce, even asking me to make it again the next week so he could put it on other things! Sent this to some of my friends to make as well, super simple and going in my favorite recipes collection.
Thanks for your wonderful feedback, Alex. I really appreciate it and I’m glad you loved it.
Do you use a whole piece of fish per taco? It doesn’t state how many this recipe yields?
Hello Desi, it could make about 24 tacos. I used 1 1/2 lb tilapia fish
Okay – I thought all of the great reviews might have been overstated…They were ALL CORRECT!! AMAZING sauce!! We ended up using Mahi Mahi vs Tilapia and it was wonderful! Big hit and will be repeated in our home!
That is so awesome, Wendy! Thank you so much for your wonderful review.
We loved this recipe!
Absolutely the best fish taco recipe I have ever made. The sauce enhances the whole experience.
Perfect! Thank you so much for your excellent review.
I recommended this dish to my husband after reading all the great reviews. He cooked them tonight. It was soooo delicious! Thank you so much now on to another one of your recipes!!
Forgot to add 5 stars!!! Oops
Thank you for the wonderful review!
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me! I’m all smiles
This sauce is the best used on fish tacos and now nachos!
Isn’t it the best! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe Andrea!
This taco sauce is the best using it on nachos now! Delicious!
Love it! Enjoy and thanks for giving this recipe a try.
These are the best fish taco ever. We just love them and the sauce is to die for. Awesome!
I love it! Thank you for your awesome feedback, Irene.
These Tacos were a huge it with the family! Loved all the flavors!
Yay that is so awesome! Thanks for your excellent feedback.
I was looking to make these soon this week but was wondering if there is any way to keep them in the fridge for the next day?
Hi Lewis, yes, you can make this 1-3 days in advance and keep it refrigerated.
Yum, yum, yum! I’ve been wanting fish tacos for so long. I just made and gobbled this one down. So easy, so good! Luckily I had almost everything already. I used the coleslaw mix, and instead of Sriracha, I mixed in some Old Bay to taste.
Aren’t these the best! They’re popular for good reason! Thank you so much for sharing this with me!
I’d love to make these as my husband loves fish, however he is very allergic to citrus and pineapples and tree nuts. Do you have a suggestion what to replace the lime juice with?!? Thanks, mary
Hello Mary, I haven’t experimented on that yet to advise. Sorry about that!
I love fish tacos! I haven’t tried this recipe yet. When I make them I use fish sticks. It makes a quick meal that my whole family enjoys!
Nice to know that and thanks for sharing!
I did not care for fish tacos as of 10 years ago I last tried … OMG!!! These were Amazing!!! I made recipe to the T and was SO fresh and flavorful I am a Huge fan of Natasha kitchen
Wow! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Brenda! Sounds like you found a new favorite!
This is the first time I’ve ever posted a comment to a recipe, but I felt compelled to because these tacos were awesome and easy to make!
I added some cumin, paprika, chili powder and a pinch of adobo to the fish taco sauce.
Isn’t the flavor amazing! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe JR!
HI MY FAMILY WOULD LOVE TO TRY FISH TACOS , COULD I GRILL THE FISH INSTEAD OF BAKING
Hi Melissa, here’s what one of our readers wrote “I made these for some friends this weekend and they were a huge hit. Instead of baking the fish, I grilled it and it turned out great. Everyone loved the sauce – so simple, but so delicious!” I hope that helps.
Literally THE BEST fish tacos we’ve ever had. My family raved about these all day. Great recipe!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing that with me!
Making these tonight? Using cod and breading them, do you have a good recipe to bread them in? Beer batter?
Hi Sheri, I haven’t tested this with batter but here is what one of our readers wrote: “Oh my gosh, I am eating this right now. Wow so so so good! I just use beer batter fish cause its what I had and used flour instead of corn tortillas. Out of the park on this one! My husband loved it. I served sweet potatoes fries on the side. Thank you for the recipe!!!!!” I appreciate your suggestion Sheri and will add that to my to-do list.
I made these last night for 12 people. They were a hit and my husband said he could eat them every night. Used fresh, wild caught Rockfish and paired with a Mexican Caesar salad and margaritas. Delicious. Thank you!
Sounds like you found a new family favorite! That’s so great Amy! I’m so happy you all enjoyed this!
These are by far the best fish tacos I’ve ever had, restaurant or home made. The fish seasoning and cooking method was perfect and the sauce was amazing and so easy! I made a mango avocado salsa to top it off because I’m a sucker for tropical fruit in my fish tacos. Thanks for the fantastic recipe!!
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Emily! Isn’t that sauce so good!!
I’ve made this a few times and it’s fantastic! So simple to make and the sauce is amazing! I even bought a squeeze bottle to serve the sauce in from now on. 😉 This recipe is a keeper!
HI Erin, I am so happy to hear you loved the fish tacos and sauce! Thank you for sharing your awesome review.
I made this a few nights ago and it was sooo good. The sauce is boss!! I put it on everything. It’s really good on eggs, chicken, potatoes.
So wonderful to hear that Jaime! I am so glad you loved this fish taco and yes the sauce is indeed special!
YUM! I have avocado toast with sliced hard boiled eggs almost every morning and I’m so glad I came across this post for some inspiration to
mix things up a bit.
I hope you enjoy this taco recipe Hannah! Thank you for that feedback!
Never had avocado toast and boiled eggs. have to try that.
My kids have been helping me make dinners since we’ve all been home due to the pandemic. I’ve been providing them with ideas of what to choose to make and my 10 year old son picked these fish tacos for his turn to make dinner. This recipe was easy for us to follow and the results were AMAZING!!!!!!! These fish tacos were so deicious!!!!!!! We added this recipe to our “favorites” binder and will definitely be making them again! Thank you for your fantastic recipes! Every one that I’ve made has turned out excellent!
*delicious!
Your son chose a great recipe, awesome! This is one of our favorites at home too, I am so glad your family enjoyed it!
This recipe was so quick and easy to make and was absolutely delicious! The whole dinner table approved.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that Kelly!
We absolutely love this recipe! It’s could not be easier to make and is so tasty – we especially love the sauce!
I’m so glad you enjoyed that Erin! Thank you for that great review!
Can the sauce be made ahead of time?
Hi Patti, yes this sauce keeps well covered in the refrigerator for a few days.
Honestly cannot express how much I loved this. I used Mahi-mahi instead for fish as I don’t like using tilapia. Could only find mozzarella cheese so that was another substitute. But WOW
That is awesome to hear, Grace! Thanks for your excellent feedback, we appreciate it.
I am SO excited to try this recipe. Just have a question re: the spice I am making this and a few people can’t handle spice. with the fish seasoning is it spicy?
Hi Colleen, it is not spicy for us. You can try using less sriracha if you find it too spicy.
This recipe is seriously a blessing to have on hand. Absolutely perfect/fast/easy. Even ate leftovers cold right out of the fridge and was even good that way!
I’m so glad you enjoyed that Casey! Sounds like you found a new favorite!
I used Whiting and Gafftopsail catfish, and they were better than any restaraunt’s fish tacos. (I’m looking at you, Hooters and Tijuana Flats)
Wow, that is awesome! Thanks for your great feedback.
Thank you Natasha for your recipe. Just made them for dinner and were the best tacos ever. I’ve tried so many of your recipes and they are always on point!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Jessica!
WOW! So delicious. I made these today and they were better than restaurant fish tacos. Will definitely make again!
Your recipes are always amazing. Thank you Natasha.
I’m so glad you enjoyed that Erica!
These tacos were to die for!!!! I don’t think I could ever justify buying them anymore when I know I can make them THIS good! Thank you so much for sharing!!
You’re welcome Michel! Sounds like you found a new favorite!
These were just delicious! I couldn’t find a decent avocado yesterday so I used Wegman’s store made guacamole instead. I guess they took all the good avocados for themselves. Wow, will make again!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed this! Thank you or that great review Ellen!
My fave recipe. I buy loads of these ingredients and then just eat it for days. Once I ate these for about 10 days straight. Never gets old.
Wow, this is indeed your favorite! I am so glad you love it that much.
I never leave comments. I made these today. Absolutely delicious!
I’m so so happy you enjoyed this recipe Mohini!
Hi Natasha,
Thanks for the great recipe! I really want to try this tonight, but I have no limes. Do you think I could substitute lemon juice?
Thanks again so much!
Allie
You’re welcome, Allie. If that’s what you have on hand then that should also work.
Made this tonight. Perfect.
Are you able to freeze the taco sauce? I had a lot of extra. The tacos were amazing, and my 1 and 2 year old also approved.
That should be alright Julia and you can reheat it when you’re ready to use it again.
Made this using panfish (crappies) as an experiment. Delicious!
Thanks for sharing that with us!
I made this for dinner tonight using halibut and a little chopped cilantro on top of the taco at the end. Success! I cut each halibut filet into four pieces and they fit into small tortillas perfectly. Our son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren are “Staying Safe at Home” with us and everyone loved the fish tacos!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Absolutely delicious! I made the full recipe for my family of four (two teenagers) and we devoured every last bite. We were all bummed there weren’t leftovers the next day 🙁 Thank you for sharing this recipe!
So lovely to hear that! I am so glad your family enjoyed this recipe, thanks for sharing!
We don’t have sour cream or yogurt and have a lactose allergy… is there anything I can sub the sour cream with?
Hello MammaG, unfortunately, the only substitute that I can guarantee that would work is plain greek yogurt I haven’t tried anything else yet other than that.
I have a lactose allergy as well and am able to eat Green Valley Organics Lactose Free Sour Cream. If you go to their website you can search for stores near you that carry it. I find it at Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers here. I think my Safeway might carry it as well. So happy to have found this brand. It has opened up so many recipes to me!! Hope you’re able to find it near you!
Making this tonight.
Using Cod & Ahi.
Couldn’t find Cotija cheese, so subbing Feta.
So excited.
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I hope you love it, Melissa. Please share with us how it goes!
The best tacos I have ever had. Will definitely be making again, thanks Natasha!
Yay perfect! Thanks and I appreciate your excellent feedback.
So good. Just had them and they were perfect. Thanks
Thank you for sharing!
My neighbor just gave me smoked sea trout, I am going to try it in my taco!
Yum! I hope you love this recipe!
Hi Natasha, my boyfriend refuses to eat fish, but these tacos blew his mind. He said he would even consider trying other dishes with fish, that’s how much he liked them.
I do not have fresh tilapia this time, do you think frozen would work too? What is your recommendation?
Thank you so much!
That’s just awesome Millie! You are more than welcome to use frozen Tilapia however be sure to thaw them before baking.
Question – do you cut up the fish after cooking?
We do but you don’t have to if you rather a full piece
These are the best fish tacos I have ever made. Thank you so much
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Barbara!
That was DLish!
Thank you!
Thank you for this amazing recipe! I tried it last night and it was so delicious!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Oh my goodness, look no further for a fish taco recipe because this is the BEST one!! The sauce is delicious and takes this dish to the next level!! My husband said this is his favorite meal that I have made Will be on a regular rotation in our house! Thanks for the recipe!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Veganized this with Gardein Fishless Filets, Tofutti Sour Cream, and Vegannaise. Wonderful flavors!
Thank you for sharing those substitutions with us Skye!
Oh my gosh, I am eating this right now. Wow so so so good! I just use beer batter fish cause its what I had and used flour instead of corn tortillas. Out of the park on this one! My husband loved it. I served sweet potatoes fries on the side 😋. Thank you for the recipe!!!!!
Yay, I’m so glad that you’re enjoying the fish tacos! Thanks for sharing your feedback with us.
NATASHA!!! You put ya foot in this!!! So yummyyyy I’m saving it forever
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
THEE BEST fish taco recipe I’ve ever had! everything about it was perfect. quick and easy to make! thank you
I love your comment. Thank you so much for giving this recipe a try and for your great feedback!
hey i just wanted to know how many serves the recipe gives, as i am making them for my mum for mother’s day!! i have four people in my family (including myself) so i was just wondering if i should half the recipe as it might be too much. Thank you though, the tacos look really good and i’m excited to make them hehe
Hi Sia, This recipe makes 24 tacos. It honestly depends on the crowd and what else you are serving with it if anything. Most people can eat 2-4 easily. Also depends on peoples appetites.
Your right these are the best.
The sauce was wonderful.I used cod and lobster (small 4oz lobsters) .Followed recipe.ok had to use lowfat mayo and sour cream.Amazing Thanks for sharing. Heidi
So glad you loved it, Heidi. Thank you for your great feedback!
This taco sauce really is the BEST!! Ohhh so good and really easy! Thank you Natasha!!
You’re so welcome! Great to hear that you loved it especially the sauce, it’s indeed special.
We tried this recipe for Cinco de Mayo and OMG it was amazing! Neither of us are fantastic cooks so most of our recipe attempts are average at best, but these fish tacos kicked a**! Perfect spices for the fish (we used cod), and the sauce made everything pop. We both looked at each other and said “I’d pay to eat these in a restaurant” lol.
For toppings I made guac and pico, and we used extra old cheddar we already had in the fridge. He added pickled red cabbage and a little coleslaw.
Thank you! Will be looking through your others recipes too!
Thank you so much for sharing that with me Heather! I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed this recipe!
No words to describe the deliciousness of all flavors coming together. This is THE best!
You’re the best, Jen! Thank you for giving this recipe an excellent feedback.
You’re the best, Jen! Thank you for giving this recipe excellent feedback.
I am not that great of a cook, my husband is amazing but tonight mommy did well! The fish tacos were a huge hit with the family!!! Thank you so much for sharing I will definitely be adding the recipe to the list for gatherings at my home!
Yay, great job for making a great meal that everybody enjoyed! Thanks for giving this recipe a try and for leaving excellent feedback.
Hi do u have a recipe for homemade tortillas?
Hi Riya, not at this time but that is a great idea! Adding it to my to-do list.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose
our
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
3 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
1. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Stir in water and oil. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10-12 times, adding a little flour or water if needed to achieve a smooth dough. Let rest for 10 minutes.
2. Divide dough into 8 portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 7-in. circle.
3. In a greased cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook tortillas over medium heat until lightly browned, 1
minute on each side. Keep warm.
These were fantastic, I couldn’t stop saying “Mmmmm!”after each bite! My whole family really enjoyed this meal! I also used flour tortillas since that’s what I had on hand and it was still amazing! Thank you for yet another delicious recipe!
Yay so happy to know that you and your family loved this recipe! Thanks for giving it a try and for sharing your great feedback with us
I’m going to make these for cinco se Mayo next week, but we are also trying to calorie count. Looking at the nutrition facts, I see 172 calories. Is that per taco? Thanks!
Hi Sara, yes that is per taco. I always have the number of servings at the top of the recipe card and the nutrition label is per serving.
Fantastic. The sauce is super easy and delicious! This is something we will eat again. Thanks!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
just came home from a shift at the hospital. had battered halibut from TJs in freezer and corn tortillas plus cabbage in fridge. Almost all the makings for quick fish tacos, except the sauce. Yours fit the bill and was very tasty. Thanks!
Hello Nancy, I’m so glad that you loved this recipe. The sauce is special I hope you can try it next time too!
How would you slim down the volume of ingredients if only cooking for three people? Thanks!
Hi John, I recommend using the recipe slider. Simply click jump to recipe & via the printable recipe card slide for the number of servings you would like
Do you think I can use mahi mahi for these tacos?
Hi Alena, yes, I don’t see why not. You could use a variety of different kinds of fish. I hope you love the recipe.
Love your blue Fiesta oval platter! Tacos look tasty, too.
Thank you! It is one of my favorites!
I made these tonight with fish sticks, they were Oh so good! The sauce adds that little bit of tang, delicious!
So great to hear that you enjoyed this recipe! I hope you love every recipe that you will try.
Would hot sauce work in place of sriracha?
Hi Beth, You can definitely substitute with your favorite hot sauce such as Tabasco.
Do you a recipe for crispy fish tacos? Thank you.
Hi Shellah, I don’t but we do have a shrimp tacos recipe that is very similar to this that you could make using a crisp tortilla shell.
Absolutely delicious!
I scaled the recipe down to dinner for two and these were some of the best fish tacos I have ever had.
WAY better than many restaurant fish tacos.
The lime crema sauce was so flavorful, it really makes the dish.
I love it! Reading your comments and great feedback makes me smile.
We make these every other week! I’ve bottled the spices for quick use.
That’s so awesome, Linda! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe! Sounds like you have a family favorite!
I. Ever tried the whole recipe but just the sauce. It’s terrific! I made it a few times.
Thank you, Melanie. I hope you can try the recipe soon too!
This recipe is simple, healthy, and delicious. It was my family’s first time trying fish tacos, and the dish was a hit. We plan to try other versions of this with shrimp and salmon. Definitely a keeper recipe.
Sounds like a great plan! I think it will also be delicious with salmon but please share with us how it goes. Thank you for your excellent review!
We are looking forward to trying this recipe tonight. However, in the nutritional information there is no indication of how much of the sauce is a serving. My wife is on a low fat diet and that info would be very helpful. Thanks
I Ed, it should be about 2 tsp of taco sauce per taco.
I have No cabbage, no avocado, no cotija cheese….substitutes please? Oh and I have leftover cooked trout (I cooked with garlic powder, coriander, paprika, salt pepper, and lime juice…
Love your recipes, however these are challenging times!
Thank you in advance!
Virtual hugs,
Denise
Hi Denise, you could use a green cabbage or even a coleslaw mixture. Avocado can be omitted. Cotija is hard to match but a shredded Mexican 3-cheese blend might work. I love the idea of using trout – it’s a healthy fish. I hope you enjoy the fish tacos! Also, I have some new shrimp tacos that I am posting later today!
OMG, soooo good! Thank you for sharing this recipe.
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed that!
Hi l love your recipes. God bless you
Thank you for that compliment! Blessings to you!
Delicious recipe. I had to make the following changes due to we can’t go out and this is what I had in the house. I used 2 pieces flounder and 4 small halibut. Also shredded pepper jack and Colby jack cheese together. All was still very delicious. Thank you for sharing and hoping everyone is staying safe.
You’re welcome, Fern. I am so happy to hear that your substitutes and limited ingredients still worked. Wishing you and your family are safe and healthy!
These were easy, beautiful and delicious. Only thing I did different was used Mexican Creme in place of the sour cream. The whole family loved them. Next time I just need to make more. Thank you
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Donna!
Delicious!!! Especially with the adult beverage of your choice!!!
I can’t wait to make this more and more this summer! It’s perfect for Taco Tuesday!
I’m sure I’ve commented before, but here I am making these again with shrimp. Delicious. These tacos are a staple at our house and I’ve made them for guests and they are quite the hit.
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite, Inga!
Made this recipe yesterday for lunch and it was a hit! My daughter ask for it again for Dinner!
Thanks Chef Natasha💜
That is fantastic! Thank you for the great feedback and I think your daughter found her favorite recipe!
These were AMAZING! I followed the recipe to a “T” and the flavors blended so perfectly! These are definitely going on the regular rotation, especially for summer!
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Bethann!
Simply delicious! Having company for dinner tonight and can hardly wait to share with them!
Isn’t the flavor amazing! Thank you for sharing that awesome review with us! I hope your company loves this recipe.
These were awesome! However, I will only make half of the sauce next time, I had more than half of it leftover. Otherwise, there was nothing left. Even my teen who dislikes fish came back for seconds and then thirds! Thanks for sharing your recipe.
I’m so glad your family enjoyed this recipe! That’s so great!
What do you recommend for a side with it.
Hi Delfina, I couldn’t have said this better than one of my readers said here: “This is my “go to” at least once a month. Both my husband and I get smiley for fish taco night! We also make it sans shell or wrap. I serve with side of corn, black bean, cilantro and minced roasted red”
Love this recipie! Will def be making it again
I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe, Cindy!
These fish tacos are absolutely delicious! I use cod instead of tilapia tho. The sauce is amazing, very flavorful and tasty! Thank you for sharing your recipes! I will definitely try more! Stay blessed!!
am so glad you enjoyed the fish tacos, Elaine. I hope you love every recipe that you will try!