Get fresh, locally-caught tacos at Fish Guts in Barrio Logan

Caveat: This is not making some groundbreaking revelation on a hidden gem, Fish Guts earned the "best fish taco" designation by San Diego Magazine this year.

• But I am confirming the hype is real.

Best bite: The Modelo beer battered white fish in the Estilo Baja taco is rich and not overly breaded. It's dressed with a creamy chipotle aioli, Mexican slaw and pico de gallo, and served on a handmade corn tortilla.

• The juicy blackened swordfish, De Espada, is a bit lighter and spicier with a jalapeño slaw.
• The smoked fish dip appetizer was already sold out when we went, but I'll be going early enough to try that and the fish sandwich on my next trip.

Drinks to order: The margaritas ($9) are made with agave wine instead of tequila.

• Go for the refreshing cucumber one or the sweeter, smokey mango.

Don't skip the pudin de coco — a cold, creamy coconut dessert that's somewhere between a creme brûlée and pudding and topped with fresh fruit.

If you go: Seating is limited at the small corner restaurant on Logan Avenue that's dine in only.

• Tacos are $10-$12 for two.
• It's open 4-9pm Wednesday- Friday, and from noon until it sells out on weekends.