![]() In addition to cerveza, fish tacos at local stands were their main sustenance. In 1974, while on spring break from San Diego State University, Ralph Rubio and friends visited Baja California. Surfers and college kids discovered the local dish and one surfer in particular decided to bring the concept back home with him. And they also brought with them some of their food traditions such as the tempura style of battering and frying fish. In the 1950’s, in Ensenada and San Felipe, Baja street vendors began selling fried fish on traditional hand made tortillas, topped with cabbage, pico de galla (tomato/onion based uncooked salsa) and creamy sauces to the fishermen and customers of local markets.Ī wave of Japanese fishermen made their way to Ensenada during the 50’s and 60’s to take advantage of Baja California’s cold water currents and variety of fish. Baja California is home to the humble origins of the fish taco and (arguably) to the caesar salad and margarita. Think marlin, dorado, squid, shrimp, crab, swordfish, tuna, etc. The Baja is known for its huge variety of seafood, as it is basically one long coastline. The Mexican peninsula has also seen the influence of 16th century Spanish invaders (think wheat, flour tortillas) and Asian fisherman and traders who are thought to have introduced the local people to the method of deep frying fish. The Pacific coast of Mexico, especially Baja California, that rugged peninsula that juts southward into the sea, is the cradle of the fish taco. People have been eating fish tacos in the coastal areas of Mexico for as long as indigenous fishermen have worked the seas and have had stone ground corn tortillas to wrap the fire roasted bounty in – possibly thousands of years. The first fish taco was born 15 miles south of downtown San Diego in Baja California, Mexico, in the 1950’s but its origins are even older. ![]() The Cradle of the Fish Taco Some Fish Taco Historyįirst some historical perspective. If You Just Want To Jump Ahead To Our Best Fish Tacos On Hilton Head List With No History, Here Are The Spots: (Yes, We Are A Little Partial) It can create memories that last a lifetime. Food is part of your family history and who you are and it’s the same with the people you meet. It is a fantastic vehicle for learning about people with different backgrounds. Food also brings people from different cultures together. To “break bread together” (a phrase as old as the Bible) captures the power of a meal to forge relationships, bury anger and provide laughter. With it we connect with family, make friends and count our blessings. We have passionate beliefs, so it always goes farther. Of course we talked about food: that’s what we do when we get together. He is a food writer, travel editor and blogger. He is obsessed with food in all its glories from origin to sourcing and preparation. The other day a great friend and former college classmate joined me for dinner.
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