Yes the hype is worth it. We came here and was 2nd in line 10 minutes before open (noon) on Wednesday. At open, there was already a small line. They open Wed-Sun (closed Mon/Tues). Once open, you are instructed to pick a seat and the server will come by with menus/provide table service (she remembered our place in line). Recommend: Mushroom tacos (De Hongos) Beer battered local white fish tacos (Estilo Baja) Blackened local swordfish tacos (De Espada) Downsides: Parking can be difficult (there is no dedicated lot but you might have luck parking on street by the residential neighborhood). Food may take a while. Tortillas are hand made to order on site. Not a quick serve place. Seats are not comfortable on your tush. I still highly recommend it. These were the best tacos on our SD trip.

Every time I've visited their food and service is solid. It's known they buy their seafood fresh each morning. Their cocktails are delicious and their tacos are unique. My favorites are the smoked fish dip and the fish n chips taco. Sometimes they sell out so get there earlier if you wanna make sure they have everything. We've gone on weekends close to when they open. Often if you see a line it goes fast.

This is my partner's favorite fish taco restaurant in San Diego, so I knew I had to try it one day! We came here on Saturday around 1PM and had to wait approximately 30-45 minutes before being seated. I'm not sure if this is something they do regularly, but I noticed that they seat people in groups so that everyone in that area finishes around the same time. So, even if you see empty seats, they won't seat you right away... or maybe it was just for that day since they were short staffed. We were seated at the bar stool area, where we had to share the table with eight other people. I honestly didn't mind, but having that table be a maximum of eight people instead of ten would have been better since it was quite cramped, awkward, and easy to overhear conversations. The stools were also a bit short especially for someone with my height ): Now, let's talk about the food. One important note when ordering is that you can't modify anything, so what you see on the menu is what you will get. We ended up ordering everything: Smoked Fish Dip, Estilo Baja, De Espada, De Coco, Fish & Chips, and De Hongos. Each taco plate costs $12 and comes with two tacos per plate. Our appetizer, the Smoked Fish Dip, came out first. Let's just say it was the best fish dip I've ever had. The fish tasted incredibly fresh, and the pico de gallo and lime really enhanced the flavor. There was a small amount of mayo included and it wasn't too overwhelming to the point where it masked the freshness of the fish. This dish was honestly a MUST-HAVE. As for the tacos, my ranking from favorite to least favorite is: De Espada, De Hongos, De Coco, Estilo Baja, and Fish & Chips. De Espada was grilled and very juicy, flavorful, and fresh. De Hongos was unique - the mushrooms absorbed a ton of flavor and were cooked to perfection. De Coco and Estilo Baja were okay for me; the main difference between the two were the seafood - fish versus shrimp. The flavors and toppings were almost identical, and I didn't love how the aioli overpowered the seafood's freshness. Lastly, the Fish & Chips was my least favorite. The combination of potatoes and mayo on top of the fried fish was overwhelming and heavy for me. I wish they added some vegetables or something more refreshing to balance it out. Overall, I can tell this place aims to be unique, and while some dishes were definite standouts, there were also some that didn't quite work for me. I do appreciate that you can taste the freshness of the fish (when the sauce isn't too overpowering) and the homemade tortillas. The wait wasn't too bad, considering how there were only two staffs. The staff was amazing - knowledgeable, attentive, and hardworking. The place is small, but they made it work somehow. No takeout available. Free street parking.

Sat at the counter with two friends on a Friday night. The wait was only around 10 minutes and likely only because there was one front of house woman working the joint - she was INCREDIBLE and I wish I had gotten her name! She was taking orders, bussing tables, making drinks, all while SO friendly and kind, I was amazed watching this pro in action. We ordered the smoked fish dip and so many tacos - estilo baja, de espada, de coco, de camarón, de hongos. All of them were delicious, we were split amongst what we liked the most but surprisingly the smoked fish dip was a hit LOL we had just had a terrible one recently so this really made a big difference in our opinion of fish dips. We liked the nautical theme inside and the drinks also sounded/looked great. Would highly recommend if you're in the area and looking for fresh, good quality, delicious seafood!

The first time I drove from LA to Fish Guts, they had sold out of everything so I figured it was going to be good and it was. This time I came much earlier (2:30pm) - but they had still sold out of the smoked fish dip! What you need to know: Parking: There really is no designated place to park. We parked in a dirt lot next to the restaurant, and a very irritated tenant approached us and asked if it was our car parked in his spot. We felt bad, but there were no signs that we saw that said tenant parking only. The Fish Guts staff told us to move our car a few spaces down in that same dirt lot because another restaurant closed down and they were using their spaces temporarily. They need to fix this asap. Facility: The restaurant is super small. Maybe 40 seats max. The good thing is they will seat you, but you will have to wait in a line outside of the restaurant (thank God for California's decent weather). My aunt had just had knee surgery and the waitress happily brought her another stool to prop her foot upon. The facility was clean and the outside bar style seating was actually better than I expected. There is an exterior bathroom that you must get a key for. Service: Excellent. From the small staff warmly greeting us at the door to the speed and quality of service, we had no complaints. Our waitress was super nice! (I think there was only 1 or 2 waitress). Food: So the menu is very basic. They let you know there are no modifications. Since I have a shellfish allergy, there were a couple of cross contamination items I was concerned about but I was assured they would be separated. I wish they had chips and salsa or something else because we weren't full when we left. Estilo Baja: B+. Excellent presentation. The corn tortillas were fresh and tasty. De Espada: B+. The only critique here was maybe a bit more seasoning should have been added to the fish (maybe salt). Other than that it was delicious. Fish & Chips Taco: B+. Same as above; taco was delicious but just needed to be seasoned (maybe a bit of salt). Drinks were all tasty. We had the Smoky Mango margarita and the Pepino Santo. Both delicious. We will have to come back for the smoked fish dip. Cant wait!

Fishguts completely took me by surprise with their swordfish tacos - they now might be my favorite fish tacos in San Diego! It's a tiny shop so there is usually a wait but it doesn't take too long. Their menu is short and straightforward and I went with the one gluten free option on the menu. I'm not usually a swordfish person but tried it nonetheless and wow did it not disappoint. The fish was cooked perfectly, which I feel is rare for swordfish not to be tough, and the spices were exquisite. I felt the two tacos were also a pretty decent size - not too filling but just right. Will definitely be coming back!

My new favorite seafood taco spot ! Honestly their mushroom taco was tied for my second favorite taco. Favorite was the white fish. My boyfriend's favorite was the coconut shrimp. We both were very very impressed with the vegetarian tacos. Tortillas themselves had the perfect texture flavor and oil level. It's a small shop with a few bar and then outdoor seatings. Staff is nice but sometimes have to flag them down due to the seating style. Overall would come back. Also- there is an amazing churro stand a few blocks down

The fish was slightly dry, but the flavors were well-balanced, and the slaw was excellent. However, the fish portions were on the smaller side. The coconut shrimp was nicely seasoned but didn't stand out much and tasted no different from the frozen ones from Costco (though I can tell it was made in house). The tortillas were the stand out. It wasn't too dry and had a slight sweetness. I came in hoping for elevated tacos like those at Holbox, but these were just okay. For elevated tacos in the area, Lola 55 remains my top choice. The al pastor tacos featured a smoky marinade and thick-cut meat, which was flavorful, but I personally prefer the thinner cuts found in street tacos slice from the trompo. While good, it wasn't quite my preference. The service was outstanding. The staff were exceptionally friendly, checked in on me regularly, and explained the menu in detail. I loved the vibes. I got to sit on the porch facing the street during sunset and it was such vibe.

Really good tacos were had here at Fish Guts! The only complaint -I wouldn't even categorize it as a complaint, more like a suggestion- would be to add more menu items so there is more variety. Don't get me wrong, the simple menu of about 5 different tacos was excellent, but more options would be optimal. No notes on the drink choices, all gooood! Ordered the cucumber margarita and it was so refreshing, I wish it was summer already! My gf had the michelada which she said was good. She told me to add, "It's spicy enough that we didn't need condiments on our tacos." All taco plates came with 2 hefty tacos. We got the De Coco [$12] which is coconut battered shrimp & the Fish & Chips [$12] which was their spin on the UK's infamous fish & chips. All ingredients used were really fresh. The fish & chips came with a type of potato salad as a topping, very interesting! The coconut was super subtle on the shrimp dish which I appreciated. Really great tacos! What Fish Guts lacks in restaurant and menu size is made up from all the big flavors incorporated into their tacos. Street parking is plentiful and the all the employees were nice. Lots of stools available in & out of the place. Definitely a cool little hang out spot on the coroner of the famous Logan Ave.