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San Diego Fish Tacos

THE MENU AT Karina’s Cantina and its sister restaurants in and around the San Diego, California, area have always centered on seafood: a variety of fresh ceviches and Sinaloan aguachiles served with crisp tostadas and mayonnaise; plump, sweet grilled prawns doused in garlic butter; fish tacos bursting with texture and spice.

“My dad was a perfectionist in every aspect,” says co-owner David Contreras Curiel. “And obviously the preparation and the quality of the product is something that he always made sure we had the best of. You pay a little more, but we’re in business for the long run, and we’re gonna give the best to

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