When you’re craving a little bit of the taste of summer during the winter doldrums, check out these places below that have some of the best fish tacos on all of Long Island.
Pecado - Their pescado tacos come with beer battered mahi mahi, cabbage slaw, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, and pickled jalapeño, on a corn tortilla. ($20.95 for 3 tacos). Location: 49 West Main Street, Bay Shore, (631) 992-7717.
Mesita - A battered-fried tilapia with pickled cabbage, pico de gallo, and chipotle mayo and a flour tortilla ($23 for 3 tacos). Locations: 212 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, (516) 282-9900; 825 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, (516) 464-2288.
Frida's Mexican Grill - The tacos de pescado are made from pan fried white fish in a soft corn tortilla topped with mango salsa, Mexican cheese, served with a side of sour cream, fresh cabbage and avocado wedge ($20.95 for 3 tacos). Location: 3545 Merrick Road, Seaford, (516) 804-4664.
Salsa Salsa - Soft flour or corn tortilla with chopped cabbage, salsa fresca, blended cheeses and sour cream topped with grilled shrimp or grilled fish ($4.75). Location: 142 Main St, Port Jefferson (631) 473-9700.
Taco Island - Corn or flour tortilla filled with crispy cod filet, homemade slaw, mango salsa, and tartar sauce ($3.99). Location: 5507 Nesconset Highway, Mount Sinai, (631) 250-5050.