Taco Nazo

 It can take a few bites to appreciate the full appeal of a Baja-style fish taco ($4.25) from Taco Nazo, which has five locations throughout South L.A. and the San Gabriel Valley. It’s a familiar concoction—a warm soft corn tortilla stuffed with deep-fried white fish—but the batter is thick, the fish is flaky and the crema is rich, rich, rich. The seasoned and roasted small yellow peppers (“famous chili gueritos”) and the roasted chili salsa made on-site add nice spice and flavor to the taco. While the original location in La Puente is still going strong, you can also snag their delicious fish tacos in Bellflower, La Habra, El Monte and Baldwin Park. If you’re looking to beef up your meal, order one of the shrimp cocktails—a small portion just costs $6.50 extra.