Tacos de Camarón (Prawn Tacos)

History & Origin

Prawn tacos are an emblem of Pacific Mexican coastal cuisine, from Baja California to Guerrero. Although Ensenada-style fish tacos are better known internationally, prawn tacos have their own deeply rooted tradition in the fishing communities of Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco and Colima. At street stalls in Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta, prawns are prepared in multiple ways: battered with a crispy coating of breadcrumbs, with garlic butter, a la diabla with hot sauce, or simply griddled with lime and salt. The classic presentation includes a warm corn tortilla, the prepared prawns, shredded red cabbage for freshness and crunch, a line of cream or mayonnaise, pico de gallo and the salsa of your choice. Prawn tacos represent the abundance of the Mexican sea and the creativity of its street food.