Redfish Tacos at Cafe Josie

1200-B W. Sixth, 322-9226

Tuesday-Friday, 11:30am-2pm, 6-10pm; Saturday, 6-10pm
In a town full of tacos, there are a few versions that really stand out. Cafe Josie’s Redfish Tacos are among them. Crispy, barely fried, and flaky fish is rolled together with red cabbage and lime-cilantro aioli in a light flour tortilla. The accompanying pepper mojo picado, however, gives this dish its rocket boost. Made with red peppers, lotsa garlic, and a variety of spicy chiles, this little sauce blends sweetness, saltiness, and acidity with just the right degree of heat. This peppery nuevo-Mexican creation has genuine flair.

This article appears in August 22 • 2003.

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Rachel Feit is an archaeologist by trade who worked her way through college in kitchens in Chicago and Austin before discovering that dishing up words was more satisfying that dishing up meals. She has been writing about food and restaurants for The Austin Chronicle for more than a decade, but still loves to cook.