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Mission Hills · $5.50 · Ranked in 3 lists
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Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill is a Mission Hills spot ranked #2 of 8 in our Best Seafood Restaurants in San Diego list, scoring 90/100. Order the grilled swordfish tacos or a fish plate. The best cheap fresh fish in San Diego, ordered at a counter with a fish case in front of you.
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Score 90/100 · Order: Grilled swordfish tacos or a fish plate · $
Blue Water is a fish market with a grill, so you pick your species and they cook it while you wait. Portions are large, prices are low, and the swordfish is consistently the best value protein in the city. Seating is limited and the line moves fast.
Local tip: Pick the fish from the case and choose grilled over fried — the marinade is the whole point.
Score 88/100 · Order: Half dozen with market fish · $16–28
Blue Water is a fish market first, which is exactly why the raw product is so good. It's counter service with paper plates — the value is unmatched.
Local tip: Go at 11:30am to skip the line that forms by noon.
Score 83/100 · Order: Grilled fish taco · $5.50
Blue Water Seafood is a fish market with a small grill operation, and the fish taco benefits from the fresh-catch supply. The grilled fish is flaky and well-seasoned, and the toppings are simple enough to let the seafood shine. The tortilla is fine, but the real draw is the quality of the fish. The Mission Hills location is casual and often crowded at lunch. It is a strong option for anyone who wants a fish taco without the batter, and the menu lets you choose the catch of the day.
Scored with our ranking methodology — seafood, oysters, fish-tacos.
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