Eugenie Ma

Stopped by for lunch. It's right by the beach. We had fish tacos during happy hour; great deal and huge portions. Delicious to say the least. Fish wasn't dry and was flakey. There was a sauce bar.

KY

So yummy 🤌 Visiting from Vegas and had to try the seafood taco!! It was supposed to be just a quick snack, but we ended up getting four! They were big and totally worth it.

Dylan G

The shrimp ceviche, fish tacos, and octopus tacos were fresh and flavorful. The line moved quickly and staff were friendly. They came around with cups of soup while we waited. Prices are very reasonable as well for quality.

S Li

Best seafood tacos in town! My favorite is shrimps and octopus. Friendly staff and nice vibe, the restaurant looks even cuter after the renovation. Parking could be tricky at peak hours or on weekends. Perfect after a beach day!

Dae’ Janae Dunbar

From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a warm and friendly welcome that immediately set the tone for an amazing dining experience. The energy of the staff was so genuine—it made us feel right at home. The menu is massive (in the best way), packed with so many tempting options that it was almost overwhelming—but the staff was incredibly patient and helpful, walking us through their recommendations without rushing us. That level of service goes a long way. Let’s talk about the tacos—every single one was absolutely delicious. We started with three each, then went back for three more because we just couldn’t get enough. And we were a group of six, so you can imagine the taco feast we had! These tacos are more on the pricey side, about $6 per taco. This spot came highly recommended, and now we know why. Incredible food, top-tier service, and an overall vibe that makes you want to come back again and again. Don’t skip this place—it’s a must-visit!

Hector guerra

Oscar's has great fish tacos. There will be a wait, and seating is limited, but it is well worth the wait. I ordered the surf and turf, and the octopus taco both had amazing flavors .Many in my group had the fish tacos. Everyone enjoyed the food .

Aradar Tharathon

We ordered the Taco Especial, and it was absolutely delicious! The smoky aroma of the fish and shrimp was mouthwatering, and the octopus taco really stood out — it was incredibly soft and tender. Every bite was packed with flavor. We loved it and will definitely be coming back for more!

Mike Beltran

Oscars Mexican Seafood is exactly what a San Diego beach day needs. My sister and I swung by, picked up our tacos to-go, and the short stroll back to the sand turned into a feast. The battered fish stayed perfectly crisp, with flaky white fish inside and just the right amount for garnish. The carne asada was tender, fresh-off-griddle, and the al pastor had a sweetness that balanced its spice. Portions were generous, prices fair, and the staff packed everything so well that nothing got soggy on the way. Add in the ocean view and you’ve got a five-star meal you can eat with your toes in the sand. We’ll be back next trip!

+5

Denise Kim

They are finally open again. We love the new look and definitely more seating❤️❤️❤️ The food is still great! We seriously go here everytime we go to SD and we always over order coz it's hard to just order a couple. My husband's favorite is the breakfast smoked fish burrito. I looove their surf and turf tacos and ceviche. All these with their special sauces (ask abt them) 👏👏👏 Will definitely come back again!

+5

What a great taco shop in middle of pacific Beach.\nLarge selection and big portions dishes. \nBlue fin tuna ceviche Higley recommended

What a great taco shop in middle of pacific Beach.\nLarge selection and big portions dishes. \nBlue fin tuna ceviche Higley recommended

What a great taco shop in middle of pacific Beach.\nLarge selection and big portions dishes. \nBlue fin tuna ceviche Higley recommended

What a great taco shop in middle of pacific Beach.\nLarge selection and big portions dishes. \nBlue fin tuna ceviche Higley recommended

Staff was friendly & helpful with my questions. The food tasted really good and their speed of service was well

Staff was friendly & helpful with my questions. The food tasted really good and their speed of service was well

staff was friendly & helpful with my questions. The food tasted really good and their speed of service was well

By far one of the finest seafood taco spots in town. Whenever I have guests, this is where I bring them--to taste, in one bite, what San Diego truly offers. The prices are fair, the portions genero…

By far one of the finest seafood taco spots in town. Whenever I have guests, this is where I bring them--to taste, in one bite, what San Diego truly offers. The prices are fair, the portions genero…

By far one of the finest seafood taco spots in town. Whenever I have guests, this is where I bring them--to taste, in one bite, what San Diego truly offers. The prices are fair, the portions genero…

Really excellent tacos. \n\nYou should always check out the specials posted by the register, sometimes there are exciting and different choices posted.\n\nI like that you can watch your food being …

This place is definitely worth the wait!! The fish and shrimp tacos are the best I have come across. Their white sauce tastes really good as well.

Be ready to wait in line but definitely worth the wait. Must get the side of guac and the surf and turf tacos!

Absolutely must go if you are in San Diego!\n\nThe line gets pretty long / feels slow but it's because they are taking orders and filling drinks/ ceviches right as you order. You only have to wait …

Absolutely delicious tacos at Oscar's Mexican. This place will always hit the mark with service, freshness, quality, and taste. I prefer this mexican food over the overrated Taco Stand ANY DAY! The…

Fried fish and shrimp tacos are cheap and delicious!! The fry on both the seafood and shrimp is crispy and flavorful. They also have a variety of toppings and sauces that you can add. A super conve…

Let's get straight to the point the food was amazing the tacos was so loaded everything was coming off. I recommend the espeacial. The service was really fast and the drinks were really good too. T…

OMG AMAZING! I have heard about this place for years and didn't make it here last time, so I made it a point to stop for lunch here this trip. I had the Spicy Shrimp Taco and the Surf and Turf Taco..…

5 stars isn't enough for Oscars. I frequent the one on Emerald Street and am consistently impressed with the customer service and great quality they provide. Jose at the cash register goes above …

Casual spot for great seafood tacos. My grilled octopus taco was divine, and my daughter reported that her surf 'n' turf taco was excellent. Exquisite, fresh guac, served in abundance w…

Casual spot for great seafood tacos. My grilled octopus taco was divine, and my daughter reported that her surf 'n' turf taco was excellent. Exquisite, fresh guac, served in abundance with ch…

Casual spot for great seafood tacos. My grilled octopus taco was divine, and my daughter reported that her surf 'n' turf taco was excellent. Exquisite, fresh guac, served in abundance with ch…

We had a great time here. We got two smoked fish tacos, a pulpo, and an al pastor for the two of us. We also got some chips and guacamole and they gave us the fish stew. Super yummy! Will definitel…

What I Think Is Great! *Best Tacos I Ever Had! Burrito Amazing. *Great Customer service. *Great Sauces. It was just fantastic! No complaints!

Wow, great fish tacos at great prices. On the beach. Not much more one could ask for ! You can eat in or sit outside. We'll be back.

Delicious food, reasonable prices! Great place and highly recommend! I had fish tacos (one grilled and one fried) and they were great. Hubby had a shrimp and bacon taco that he said was phenomenal!

3.5 stars for the food, bumping it out for the friendly service and great vibes. Ordered 3 tacos (battered fish, surf and turf, and taco especial), a breakfast burrito, large salmon salad, and mixed ceviche. All pretty good if nothing to write home about. Wish the tacos tasted more distinct from another, they all had the same toppings and even a little variation would’ve been nice so it didn’t feel like we were eating the same taco three times. The steak in the surf and turf was really tough, the taco especial was by far the best one, and the battered fish taco was fine. Breakfast burrito had good flavor but was very soggy and disintegrated halfway through, we had to eat the rest with a fork. The salad was good! Very reasonable prices overall.

David K

If you've heard about Oscar's there's a reason. Tacos are on point. Staff is super friendly and you're a stones throw from the beach. Solid stop to curb your hunger. Highly recommend the Surf and Turf taco.

- large open seating area, service is relatively quick \n- shrimp ceviche ($9): super punchy, loved all the crunchy elements and then topped with some smooth avocado \n- comes with two crunchy tostad…

- large open seating area, service is relatively quick \n- shrimp ceviche ($9): super punchy, loved all the crunchy elements and then topped with some smooth avocado \n- comes with two crunchy tost…

- large open seating area, service is relatively quick \n- shrimp ceviche ($9): super punchy, loved all the crunchy elements and then topped with some smooth avocado \n- comes with two crunchy tost…

Food is superb as always. Love the workers. The only problem is the wait can get super long but I'd say it's worth it for the tacos. Went on a Tuesday and it was loud and crowded. Will be back

Quick service. I had the fish tacos, and they were really good, but not amazing. Everyone seemed to like what they got. I would go back again.

Quick service. I had the fish tacos, and they were really good, but not amazing. Everyone seemed to like what they got. I would go back again.

Quick service. I had the fish tacos, and they were really good, but not amazing. Everyone seemed to like what they got. I would go back again.

Not worth the wait. The food comes out fresh, and it is good, but nothing really special. The battered fish taco was fine, but lacked anything special to it. Really weak flavor profile. The spicy shrimp taco was also fine, but again lacking in anything to make it with a 45 minute wait. Our other tacos, grilled snapper taco and a skirt steak taco, felt ordinary. It is hard to believe that this is one of the best places in San Diego. Again, it was good, but not worth the wait.

Victoria

The service is great. The wait was long so they brought out complimentary hot fish soup that was really good. The chips and Guac were good, I recommend The ceviche was ok, could probably skip that. Missing salt, flavor. And the tacos (smoked fish and battered fish) were not that good. Missing salt/seasoning. The surf and turf taco was a bit overcooked and chewy, I wouldn’t recommend. But the seafood in general was really fresh.

Maryam

Oscar’s was just okay for me. I got the fried fish taco and really wanted to love it after hearing great things, but it fell a bit flat. It was more oily than I would’ve liked and lacked a crema or a stronger flavor profile. It wasn’t bad, just underwhelming but for $3.75 I can’t complain. I’d be open to giving it another try and going with the grilled fish next time.

Brandon Nolte

Oscars is a San Diego classic, but I left underwhelmed. The ceviche was rubbery, as if the fish and shrimp had been sitting too long. Some tacos seemed to use homemade tortillas while others felt store-bought, which was inconsistent. My wife found the fried fish taco lacking in flavor compared to spots like El Pueblo. Several non-fish tacos were surprisingly spicy, which made it tough for my kid to enjoy. If you like heat, you may enjoy it here, but I would avoid the ceviche. Not sure I would come back.

Tacos were decent. I wish they came with a little bit of salsa and limes came with the tacos a head of time instead of requesting them. The service we great. The staff are really friendly.

Food is great, but the women bathroom has not had running water for at least 2 months. Staff does not know when it is going to be fixed. Where does the staff wash their hands?

Oscar’s Mexican Seafood in Pacific Beach is often touted as serving the best fish taco in the San Diego area, particularly their battered fish taco. Located just north of the pier, Oscar’s draws a st…

Oscar’s Mexican seafood in Pacific Beach is often touted as serving the best fish taco in the San Diego area, particularly their battered fish taco. Located just north of the pier, Oscar’s …

Oscar’s Mexican Seafood in Pacific Beach is often touted as serving the best fish taco in the San Diego area, particularly their battered fish taco. Located just north of the pier, Oscar’s dr…

Oscar’s Mexican seafood in Pacific Beach is often touted as serving the best fish taco in the San Diego area, particularly their battered fish taco. Located just north of the pier, Oscar’s draws …

Take this as just my opinion, but I was not impressed with the food. And maybe I was expecting more because it seems to get high marks from other folks. It's relatively cheap. It's filling. They h…