Fish tacos are one of life’s few reliable joys. They’re crunchy (or grilled), salty, a little tangy, and magically better the second you squeeze lime on them like you’re blessing the meal.

So here’s a real, usable list of spots in Greater Palm Springs where you can get fish tacos that don’t feel like you’re chewing on a sad aquarium sponge. This isn’t a “best of” list carved into stone tablets forever, but these are consistently solid places to start.

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Fisherman’s Market & Grill (Palm Springs, Palm Desert, La Quinta)

If you want “I’m on vacation” energy with seafood that’s actually legit, this place is a go-to. It’s casual, it’s fast-moving, and it’s one of the easiest wins for fish tacos in downtown Palm Springs as well as their Palm Desert and La Quinta locations.

Fisherman’s Market & Grill, 235 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
78575 CA-111 # 100, La Quinta, CA 92253
44250 Town Center Way C-2, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Mr. Clamato (Coachella)

If your idea of a great fish taco leans more Baja seafood stand than gringo-fied bar food, Mr. Clamato absolutely earns its spot here. This is a Coachella seafood favorite that does things the right way: focused menu, bold flavors, and seafood that actually tastes like seafood.

While they’re best known for shrimp, marlin, and octopus, several of their tacos land squarely in fish-taco-adjacent territory and are worth seeking out:

• Taco Marlin – Cheese and house-made marlin. Simple, smoky, and one of the most reliable orders on the menu.
• Taco Loco – Marlin, octopus, and shrimp cooked in jalapeño butter with cheese. Big flavor, messy in the best way.
• Taco Capiado Camarón – Baja-style beer and egg battered shrimp, topped with red cabbage, pico de gallo, pickled onion, and chipotle mayo. This is the one fish-taco purists will gravitate toward.

Everything is finished with their house bravo salsa, and the jalapeño butter shows up everywhere for a reason. It works.

Mr. Clamato, 51557 Cesar Chavez St, Coachella, CA 92236

Ruben & Ozzy’s Oyster Bar (Palm Springs)

More of a seafood joint than a taco stand, but if you’re chasing fish in general (and want something that tastes like it came from the ocean and not the freezer aisle), Ruben & Ozzy’s is a strong move. Great for a sit-down meal when you want to pretend you’re classy.

Ruben & Ozzy’s Oyster Bar, 368 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

El Taco Asado (Palm Springs)

A no-frills, locals-actually-go-here kind of spot. If you want tacos without the “we have a vibe” marketing campaign, El Taco Asado is usually the right answer. Great when you want to eat well and move on with your life.

440 El Cielo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Fresh Agave Mexican Bar & Grill (Palm Desert)

Fresh Agave is a bigger, sit-down option with a full menu, which is useful when you’re with people who can’t commit to one cuisine for five minutes. Solid Mexican food overall, and a good place to put “fish tacos” into the rotation when you’re out in Palm Desert.

Fresh Agave, 73325 HWY 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Las Carretas Taco Shop (Cathedral City & Palm Desert)

Quick-service taco shop that’s reliable when you want food fast without gambling your afternoon. If your fish taco standards are “hot, crispy, not soggy, decent toppings,” this is often a safe bet.

Las Carretas Taco Shop, 67555 E Palm Canyon Dr Ste. #A102, Cathedral City, California 92234
40205 Washington St. Ste. #3, Palm Desert, California 92211

El Ranchito Taco Shop (Palm Desert)

A low-key Palm Desert favorite for quick Mexican food. If you’re already out by Monterey Ave and you want tacos without going on a whole journey, El Ranchito is worth a stop.

El Ranchito Taco Shop, 34-580 Monterey Ave, Suite 103, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Taqueria San Miguel (Thousand Palms & Cathedral City)

More “comfort food taqueria” than “Baja surf shack,” but it’s a consistent local option when you want tacos that actually taste like something. If you’re in Cathedral City and hungry, this is one of the better answers.

Taqueria San Miguel, 72450 Ramon Rd, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
35320 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234

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Related: If your taco obsession isn’t limited to fish (understandable), you’ll probably also like our guide to the best tacos in the Coachella Valley.