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“Very flavorful, a must try!” The best shrimp tacos in Whatcom County, according to poll

Poll finds the best nachos in Bellingham at California Tacos and Fresh Juice, a Mexican restaurant in Whatcom County.
Poll finds the best nachos in Bellingham at California Tacos and Fresh Juice, a Mexican restaurant in Whatcom County. Getty Images

We asked readers where to find the best shrimp tacos in Whatcom County, and the votes are in.

The poll had eight local restaurant options in Whatcom County, including The Galley Fish and Chips, Frelard Tamales at El Suenito Brewing and El Tapatio.

The unscientific poll received 67 votes.

The best shrimp tacos in Whatcom County

California Tacos and Fresh Juices received 14 votes, or 21% of the total, to top the list of the best shrimp tacos in Whatcom County.

California Tacos and Fresh Juices serves tacos, tamales, burritos, taquitos, chicken verde, nachos and fajitas. The restaurant’s shrimp tacos, or tacos de camaron are served with cabbage, onions, cilantro and homemade seafood sauce.

The restaurant is also popular online, receiving a 4.5-star rating from 350 Yelp reviews and a 4.5-star rating from 945 Google reviews.

Read Rolly W.'s review of California Tacos and Fresh Juices on Yelp
Read Steve N.'s review of California Tacos and Fresh Juices on Yelp

California Tacos and Fresh Juices is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Sunday and is at 4252 Cordata Pkwy Ste 104 in Bellingham.

In second place was The Loft Restaurant and Mykonos Greek Restaurant with 13 votes each.

The Loft Restaurant serves seafood, tacos, salad, pasta, burgers, sandwiches and desserts and is located in the Port of Bellingham. The Loft is open from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and noon to 10 p.m. Friday through Saturday and is at 1801 Roeder Ave. in Bellingham.

Mykonos Greek Restaurant serves traditional Greek and Mediterranean dishes, as well as American food and drinks. Mykonos Greek Restaurant is open from 3-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday, and is at 1650 West Bakerview Rd. in Bellingham.

In fourth place was Frelard Tamales at El Suenito Brewing with eight votes and Jalapenos received five votes.

Whatcom shrimp taco poll results
Whatcom shrimp taco poll results
Alyse Smith
The Bellingham Herald
Alyse Smith is a reporter at The Bellingham Herald covering retail, restaurants, jobs and business. If you like stories like this, please consider supporting our work with a subscription to our newspaper.
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