Normita's Surf City Taco

815 Indianapolis Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, United States
+1 714-960-8730
$$$ Mexican restaurant , Restaurant
(853 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Normita's Surf City Taco is a straightforward Mexican eatery tucked along Indianapolis Avenue in Huntington Beach, where the vibe feels casual and beach-driven despite its no-frills setup. This spot leans into an outdoor dining experience, with seating nestled in a parking lot area that catches the coastal breeze, making it a relaxed place to enjoy a meal when the weather’s mild.

The menu centers on generously portioned tacos, with a clear favorite being the fish tacos—large, crispy, and well-seasoned, they’re stacked with plenty of saucy, flavorful fillings that keep things messy in the best way. Whether you’re going for Al Pastor, Carnitas, or Carne Asada, the tacos come stuffed with enough meat to almost split a second taco from one tortilla. Alongside tacos, popular choices include breakfast burritos and chips with fresh salsa, making it a solid spot for either a casual morning bite or a laid-back lunch.

Visitors should come prepared with cash, as the spot operates on a cash-only basis, which is a key detail for anyone new to the area. Normita’s doesn’t have the typical street taco setup—it’s a bit heftier and more filling, which suits locals and visitors looking for a satisfying, quick meal that’s far from skimpy.

Because the seating is all outdoors and the place embraces a simple, open-air layout, Normita’s works well on sunny, breezy days when you can feel the ocean close by. It’s the kind of place you might swing by after a morning surf or when you want a reliably tasty bite without the fuss of a full restaurant experience. The small footprint and friendly service add to the approachable, everyday feel of the spot.

Highlights
Has fast service
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Best for
Serves breakfast
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday

9:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Sunday

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

853 Reviews
Elliot AC

13 Dec 2025

Crunchy large, flavorful, saucy fish tacos like God meant them to be Split the combo w the wifey so the portions are plenty big as well

Jami Letain

06 Dec 2025

The best fish tacos I’ve ever had! They only accept cash so bring it! Cannot wait to go back, legit obsessed.

Best Install

21 Nov 2025

The Fish Tacos are so good. The alpastor tacos are also good. These tacos are not street tacos, but wow, they pack them really well with meat. You can almost make a second taco from the second tortia they give you. The taco shop is Cash only and the eating area is outside. Kinda feels like you're at the beach because of the nice breeze.

Vijay B Sambasivam

08 Nov 2025

A hidden gem for taco lovers! This small spot serves up some of the best fish tacos—crispy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The chips are fresh, crunchy, and pair perfectly with their salsa. Just a heads-up, it’s cash only, so come prepared! Definitely a must-visit for anyone craving authentic tacos in a no-frills, delicious setting.

Jason K

03 Nov 2025

I had heard about normitas so I had to give it a shot based on all the hype about their fish tacos. They are closed mon-tue and our cash only so beware. I had a hard time finding it because the building exterior was under construction so there were no signs but it’s right next to the liquor store in the parking lot. Ordered from Norma. She was super nice and I got two fish tacos even though I would normally get three to fill me up. Thank God I only got two, these were the biggest fish tacos that I’ve ever had in my life. Very good definitely worth the hype I totally recommend it

Becca

24 Oct 2025

Dude this was the absolute best fish taco in all of SoCal and the chick that runs it is hands down the best service I’ve ever had. You know when you get a taco and they skimp on the meat? This was far from that just the perfect amount

Mike Donbroski

23 Oct 2025

What a great spot! Staff was very friendly and the food was delicious! Cash only spots are usually very good. Will definitely eat here again!

diane stockton

16 Sep 2025

I have been coming here for 10 years. They treat me like a queen and it is the biggest best fish taco I’ve ever had. I love these people and the owner. I eat here once a week. look at the size of that piece of fish in that taco and they know me well because I don’t get cabbage on my tacos just extra sauce

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