Baja Fish Tacos

You don’t have to sacrifice flavor for convenience with these amazing baja fish tacos made with fish sticks! Packed with crispy texture, tangy slaw, and a creamy cilantro lime crema, these tacos are a surefire hit for any dinner table.

This Baja Fish Taco Recipe is my favorite summer supper. You can even make it on a busy evening by using store-bought fish sticks. The taco slaw and creamy sauce really make this a flavorful dinner.

I’ve had delicious fish tacos in the past but the tacos we had last summer in Daytona Beach were the very best! This recipe is the closest dupe I could create. The slaw on top and Cilantro Lime crema were perfect!

I usually use frozen fish filets and season them, baking them in the oven for about 10 minutes. To make this recipe easier I decided to use fish sticks to save time on busy nights.

Why You’ll Love These Baja Fish Tacos

• If you make the slaw and cream sauce ahead of time this can be the perfect recipe for a busy weeknight or even a delicious dinner when you are entertaining.
• It’s a great addition to your Taco Tuesday!

What You Need to Make Baja Tacos

Ingredients for Tacos:

• Fish sticks (any brand we love Gordon’s)
• Cumin, Salt, and pepper to add seasoning (optional)
• Corn or flour tortillas warmed
• Slaw (recipe below)
• Baja Cilantro Lime Crema – Get the recipe here.

Make the Fish Taco Slaw

Ingredients you’ll need to make the Fish Taco Slaw

• Cole slaw mix – I try to find the tri-colored slaw mix in the produce section. You can also use shredded cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots.
• Lime juice (fresh or bottled)
• Honey or agave
• Shallot, minced (about 1 heaping tablespoon)
• Jalapeños
• Fresh cilantro
• Salt and pepper

Make the slaw

1. Mix the lime juice, honey or agave, minced shallot, minced jalapeños, chopped fresh cilantro, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
2. Add in the shredded cabbage and carrots
3. Let sit for 20 minutes. You can make this the night before and let sit overnight.

Additional Items for garnish

• Sliced avocado
• Chopped cilantro

Cilantro Lime Crema

You will find the complete recipe and instructions here.

I like to make this sauce the night before. If you do not have time to make this recipe you can purchase a pre-made sauce at most grocery stores. Below are a few of my favorites.

If you have the time I encourage you to make the homemade sauce at least one time – it’s so so good!

Prepare your Fish

1. Place frozen fish sticks on the pan and sprinkle with salt pepper and cumin.
2. Bake according to the instructions on the box.
3. Let fish sticks cool for a few minutes before chopping them up into bite-size pieces.

Prepare your Fish Tacos

1. Place a warm corn tortilla on a plate. 
2. Add a large spoonful of slaw to each taco.
3. Next, add about 2 fish sticks.
4. Top with sliced avocado (optional)
5. Drizzle the cream sauce over the top.
6. Top with Cilantro (optional)