Fish Tacos

A state as geographically and culturally diverse as California really should have about five must-eat foods. But fish tacos capture the Southern California ocean ethos of cool breezes and big waves in one beautifully-packed shell. Typically, they’re made with a small slice of deep-fried cod or similar white fish, placed in a flour tortilla with cabbage, Mexican crema, and salsa. Order one up at a beachside taco stand anywhere in SoCal, take it down to the sand, and understand what “California Dreamin’” is really about.