Fish Tacos in Boston

Dorado's ultra-fresh fish tacos can be ordered with swordfish, pollock or shrimp. A beachy atmosphere and very reasonable prices make it feel like a little bite of Baja in Brookline, and fresh salsa and sustainably caught seafood add to the restaurant's growing popularity.

Lightly battered and fried, these fish tacos can be messy as they come heavily sauced and light on the tortillas, but fans swear these are some of the closest you'll find to the SoCal tradition. Skip Red Sox home game days as the crowds at La Verdad (next door to Fenway) can get a little loco.

Taco Tuesdays at this eclectic New American eatery means a fish taco can be yours for a song at $2. A cornmeal crust is a crunchy addition, and pineapple salsa adds a unique and juicy touch, but note that the catch of the day can vary.

The tacos are available on Sundays only, when this North End raw bar (also renowned for killer lobster rolls) features a daily special on its sparkling, fresh seafood menu. Tip: Get there early, as the tacos are a hot commodity.

Locals love Casa Romero for its hidden patio just off Newbury Street, as well as for its the attention to detail--from the decor (Mexican tile and carved wood) to the authentic dishes on the menu. Snatch up the fish tacos and transport yourself to the surf-side of Mexico.

El Pelon's fish taco crusts get crunch from maize, also known as cornmeal. With lime-marinated onions and pickled cabbage topping them, these tacos are a crunchy, satisfying mouthful.

Regular fans of Olecito (?little Ole,? referring to the Mexican flagship restaurant Ole in Inman Square) say not to overlook the fish tacos, even though the Mexican take-away spot may be better known for its burritos, guacamole and other south-of-the-border snacks.