Mariscos La Reyna del Sur

Mariscos La Reyna del Sur is a Mexican seafood business with several locations in San Diego County, known for fish tacos and a spicy red onion salsa.

Overview

La Reyna del Sur appeared in San Diego Magazine's 2025 survey of the tacos favored by the region's chefs. Tara Monsod, the chef of Animae and Le Coq, named it as her pick, citing its fish tacos and its spicy red onion salsa. The business operates more than one location in the county.

Menu

Mariscos restaurants in San Diego generally follow two traditions. The Baja California style centers on battered and fried fish or shrimp tacos with cabbage, crema and salsa, while the Sinaloa style emphasizes smoked fish, shrimp gobernador tacos, aguachiles and cocteles. Fish tacos sit at the core of La Reyna del Sur's menu. Spicy pickled red onion, often made with habanero or other hot chiles and lime, is a common condiment at seafood stands and cuts through the richness of fried fish. The name, meaning queen of the south, is shared by a well-known novel and television series.

Reviews

References

1. "The 40 Best San Diego Tacos to Try Right Now". San Diego Magazine. Retrieved 2026-10-10.