A traditional Baja California dish — Marlin Ahumado Tacos turn Ensenada’s smoky smoked-marlin tradition into street food gold. Flakes of rich, oak-kissed marlin are tossed with tomato, onion, and a squeeze of lime, then piled into warm tortillas with crema and avocado. What began as a way to preserve the fishermen’s catch is now a coastal delicacy found at taquerías all along the Baja shore.
Marlin Ahumado Tacos
A traditional Baja California dish — Marlin Ahumado Tacos turn Ensenada’s smoky smoked-marlin tradition into street food gold.

Step by stepInstructions
- Gently toss the flaked marlin with the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, serrano, and lime juice; add salt only if needed, as smoked fish is already salty.
- Let the mixture sit for ten minutes so the flavors marry.
- Warm the tortillas on a comal until soft and lightly toasted.
- Spread a little crema on each tortilla and pile on the marlin mixture.
- Top with avocado slices and a spoonful of salsa roja; serve immediately.
💡 Chef tips & storage
Canned smoked marlin is a fine shortcut — drain and flake it well. If marlin is unavailable, hot-smoked tuna or mackerel makes a worthy stand-in.

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