Ricky’s Fish Tacos located at 4615 E Brundage Ln. is another great addition to Bakersfield’s plethora of taco trucks.  Ricky reigns from Los Angeles and is a renowned taco truck recognized by The Food Network as the #1 taco in America.  Ricky has only been serving the Bakersfield community for two weeks now since his move from Los Angeles, but he is already making a splash in the fish taco market with his Ensenada style tacos.

At $4 per fish taco and $4.50 per shrimp taco, Ricky serves tacos that are exactly what you would expect and then some.  Ricky told the Rip that he uses swai fillets, a type of catfish, for his fish tacos.  Swai is a great choice of fish as it does not have an overwhelming fishy smell and has a neutral taste by itself.  Ricky’s Fish Tacos use the neutral taste of swai to their advantage by battering and frying the fish perfectly and toping the tacos with shredded cabbage and pico de gallo.

What makes Ricky’s Fish Tacos so great is that the fish is not too greasy, and the fish has the perfect layer of batter on the outside.  These are just some of the telltale signs you know you’re eating quality fish tacos and not just fried batter.

Combined with his homemade tortillas and freshly prepared toppings, his tacos are a must for anyone looking for fish tacos in Bakersfield.  Ricky’s also offers 4 different sauces to top your tacos with, but Ricky recommends using the white sauce to capture the true Ensenada style.

All of Ricky’s tacos are made to order, and the fish is only battered and fried once the order is received.  While waiting for your order you can hear the sizzling of the fryer cooking the fish or shrimp which adds to the dining experience.  Another great amenity at Ricky’s Fish Tacos is the covered seating area, so even in the Bakersfield heat it’s not too hot to enjoy your food.

With a simple and easy to understand menu it can be surprising that the tacos are bursting with such flavor and character, but perhaps the simplicity of the menu allows for Ricky’s Fish Tacos to amaze with the best fish taco in town.  These are the kind of tacos that leave you feeling good and wanting more.