I readily admit, I got kinda tired of Hipster Tacos after the fourth place (post coming up one of these days). One morning, I just wanted some good tacos; places like El Gordo (which I haven't been to in a couple of years and haven't posted on in ages), La Fachada, El Poblano, and even Fernandez, But I had been wondering how the Mariscos el Pescador Truck was doing. It had been a couple of years since I last visited.
I shouldn't have worried about how business was.....the place was pretty busy even at 1030 in the morning!
I went with two old favorites of mine; the Gobernador and a Tacos de Marlyn.
Which came with the free cup of consommé. My experience with the broth is a mixed bag. On days when it's on, it's tangy, rich, full of shrimp-seafood flavor. It truly has the "aaah" factor. On other days, it's weak, with flavors not balancing out. On this day, it was spot on. Just plain delicious with a squeeze of lime to cut the brininess.
The Gobernador was a bit of a disappointment.
It had a nice amount of plump shrimp, but was missing the right complement of griddled onions and peppers which add flavor and balance to the taco. There also wasn't enough cheese melted on the tortilla, an important touch which keeps it from breaking apart. It wasn't bad, just not at the level I'd expect from El Pescador. Overall, I still prefer the versions with tomato in it as it adds a nice touch of acid.
The Taco de Marlyn on the other hand was almost a work of art.
The smoked fish was moist, just tender enough, with a ton of flavor. Adding cilantro and a squeeze of lime brings all the saltiness into line. This was a much larger portion than I recalled and not fishy like other versions I've had.
I was tempted to head on over to El Gallito across the parking lot but I was stuffed. There's a reason that all these locheras change hands so much and El Pescador doesn't. A loyal clientele and good tacos.
Mariscos El Pescador (In the parking lot pf RTA/Toys R Us)
1008 Industrial Blvd
Chula Vista, CA 91911
:)
Posted by: kat | Monday, 02 May 2016 at 08:59 PM
The gobernador looks a little light, but I'm sure it was tasty. Might not be the coolest spot in town but i love this truck.
Posted by: jack | Tuesday, 03 May 2016 at 07:58 AM
Mmm... Those plump shrimp sure look good! I wish I could get shrimp like that at the places I get shrimp fried rice at...
Posted by: Soo @ hungryones | Tuesday, 03 May 2016 at 08:41 AM
It was nice Kat! This is one of the places I'll take the both of you if you come and visit! ;o)
I really love this truck too Jack!
Hi Soo - The old Noble Chef used to make a decent Shrimp with XO Sauce Fried Rice.
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 03 May 2016 at 11:11 AM
Thanks for the tip! I gotta try that place.
Posted by: Soo @ hungryones | Wednesday, 04 May 2016 at 09:27 AM
Not sure how it's going to be now with new owners Soo. This is what it used to be like:
http://mmm-yoso.typepad.com/mmmyoso/2009/08/sunday-stuffs-eddels-is-now-chibugan-a-noble-chef-revisit-and-a-couple-of-stories.html
Posted by: Kirk | Wednesday, 04 May 2016 at 10:06 AM