{"id":11298160,"date":"2025-12-11T10:30:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T18:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/?p=11298160&preview=true&preview_id=11298160"},"modified":"2025-12-11T10:30:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T18:30:59","slug":"taco-nazo-the-pioneers-of-the-fish-taco-to-open-new-orange-county-spot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/2025\/12\/11\/taco-nazo-the-pioneers-of-the-fish-taco-to-open-new-orange-county-spot\/","title":{"rendered":"Taco Nazo, \u2018pioneers of the fish taco,\u2019 to open new Orange County spot"},"content":{"rendered":"

For nearly 50 years, the search for the definitive Ensenada-style fish taco often required a pilgrimage across county lines. But for the battered-fish fans, the commute is about to get shorter.<\/p>\n

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Taco Nazo, which bills itself the “pioneers of the fish taco,<\/a>” has announced plans<\/a> to open its first restaurant in Santa Ana. According to the eatery’s social media channels, the new spot, which will offer sit-down and drive-through options, will debut in Santa Ana at 1766 E. McFadden Ave., taking over the space formerly occupied by Miguel’s Jr.<\/p>\n