830 Mission Dr. ~ San Gabriel, Ca 91776 ~ (626) 285-2856 Ever get the urge to just scarf fish taco&#8217;s and pound a few beers? Well for the last 10 years this has been my secret spot for thee best fish tacos!!! The taco&#8217;s are cooked with fresh fish and lighty battered. They also make…

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