Quote from: dosgatos on November 09, 2008, 10:51:21 AM
I first had fish tacos at Rubio's in Santa Rosa, CA and they are awesome (so are the lobster tacos).

I'm in!

Fish Taco Especial and a Pacifico, both with a squeeze of fresh lime. 

I have been searching for a fish taco that compares to the Rubio's especial version for over a decade. 
I have had some decent fish tacos here and there but no one comes close that "Food of the gods" level.

I still remember the first time I stepped into Rubio's in San Diego and put aside all that Native Texan thinking that said fish and taco do not belong together.
I ordered and recieved my food. Sat down. Took a bite and just sat there in stunned silence looking across the table at my bud. We both had the same look. The look that said we had made a serious mistake... since we would be spending a lot more of our meager E-2 salary on Rubio's going forward.

Quote from: MurDuc on November 10, 2008, 02:14:37 PM

Fish Taco Especial and a Pacifico, both with a squeeze of fresh lime. 

I have been searching for a fish taco that compares to the Rubio's especial version for over a decade. 
I have had some decent fish tacos here and there but no one comes close that "Food of the gods" level.

I still remember the first time I stepped into Rubio's in San Diego and put aside all that Native Texan thinking that said fish and taco do not belong together.
I ordered and received my food. Sat down. Took a bite and just sat there in stunned silence looking across the table at my bud. We both had the same look. The look that said we had made a serious mistake... since we would be spending a lot more of our meager E-2 salary on Rubio's going forward.

Ah, yes, a topic close and dear to my hungry heart...The Fish Taco. Once upon a grand time here Where The West Begins in that little cattle town on the banks of The Trinity Cabo's in downtown had the 'peice de resistance' of Fish Taco's. They treated fresh pescado like a delicacy the way true Tejanos do. Flash it in a combo of olive and canola mixed with butter, garlic, lime sea salt and some cracked pepper until firm. Then tossed on bed of fresh cut pico and lettuce in a hot tortilla. The crowning was a tomatillo/garlic/basil/red tomato verde sauce perked with some minced jalapeno for a little kick and served outside on the patio with a couple of Hornito's margs (free pour of course).

Alas a turn in the fairy tale goes like this. A Houston conglomerate who wanted a shareholders delight right across from the Worthington came in and bought it up with the promise that nothing would change. They told the patronage not to worry for the same chefs and waitstaff had been asked to stay on and most important the menu would not change. (chorus) Yada Yada Yada and the first tornado later it was just another high priced Mexican Inn Cafe with overpriced margaritas.

I too am ready for the fish taco marathon....

so are we still talking about taco shells with fish in it?  And if so, are they really edible?  Or did I miss the innuendo?

i will have the catfish po'boy from red,hot and blue on thurs but you guys have fun and i will c u at the next one.

uh...well....I guess not  I mean, if you had ever eaten one you'd know uh, right? We dn't have to talk about fish tacos ever again. Nor tacos. Nor fish. Nor fishing for tacos. I'm done with it. 

so where is everyone headed this thursday?  im going to try and make it but with work, nothing is locked in stone just yet...

Sorry guys - I am out for this one!  Ya'll have a great time! [moto]

I'm sorry I put in my 2 cents before, but I won't be making this dinner.  Hope everyone has a great time.  Oh, jim and lyndy, I'm out for this weekend too.  Sorry

Quote from: Tommy on November 11, 2008, 10:31:55 PM
I'm sorry I put in my 2 cents before, but I won't be making this dinner.  Hope everyone has a great time.  Oh, jim and lyndy, I'm out for this weekend too.  Sorry

that double bites!    I hope everything is okay....

Quote from: Cher on November 09, 2008, 04:42:12 PM
Can't make this one 

Quote from: calscrazy on November 11, 2008, 06:01:29 PM
you guys have fun and i will c u at the next one.

Quote from: Tommy on November 11, 2008, 10:31:55 PM
but I won't be making this dinner.  Hope everyone has a great time.

Quote from: Bonwilder on November 11, 2008, 10:29:22 PM
Sorry guys - I am out for this one!  Ya'll have a great time! [moto]

+ Zach and Catie

Major bummer! 

I'll miss this one too... (dental surgery)  

I'll leave the keys to the bike for Duke.
It's up to him whether he makes it or not  

Quote from: Wallace on November 12, 2008, 05:47:52 AM
I'll miss this one too... (dental surgery)  

I'll leave the keys to the bike for Duke.
It's up to him whether he makes it or not  

Dude, you really don't need teeth to have a good time. 


OK, time to stop the trend--no more cancellations. 

Quote from: caffeinejunkee on November 12, 2008, 05:51:58 AM
Dude, you really don't need teeth to have a good time.   

Quite right!
I'll have a better time once I'm -1 chomper.

I'm in for sure. My house is going to be full of kids anyhow. I'm very ready to drink and will supply anyone else with mead if they show up. That means FREE DRINKS for re-confirms!       

Quote from: RED on November 12, 2008, 08:20:08 AM
That means FREE DRINKS for re-confirms!       

What about Easties? Do we get free drinks if we make the long trek?