You may already enjoy tacos, fajitas, or other popular Mexican entrees from your local take-out food spots. But Mexican cuisine offers so much more when it comes to seafood. According to the Spruce Eats, Mexico has over 6,000 miles of shoreline on two coasts. This is why so many traditional dishes use fish and shellfish. Expand your palate and consider ordering one of these more unique dishes next time you're picking up take-out food.

Pescado Tacos

Start your Mexican seafood experience with pescado tacos -- market fish marinated in guajillo chili and citrus juices, and topped with chipotle aioli and coleslaw. Enjoy pescado with corn tortillas for a flavorful beginning to your meal. The fresh, bright taste will have you craving more ocean-inspired take-out food.

Shrimp Flautas

Another great dish to kick off your Mexican seafood experience with is shrimp flautas. Our shrimp flautas are served with avocado salsa verde, queso fresco, crema, pickled red onion, and cilantro. The fresh, crispy taste will have you craving more ocean-inspired take-out food.

Shrimp Costeños

You can't talk Mexican seafood without mentioning shrimp costeños! Shrimp costeños traditionally feature chipotle marinated shrimp. The shrimp gets paired with pineapple salsa and sweet potato puree and topped with tropical pico de gallo. Squeeze a little lime juice over the top as the perfect finishing touch to this iconic take-out food.

Seafood Enchiladas

Enchiladas get stuffed with all types of fillings, and seafood is a fantastic choice. Shrimp, crab meat, or tilapia fill corn tortillas rolled up with cheese and sauce on top. Green and red enchilada sauces both pair nicely with seafood. Our huatulco enchiladas are served with mixed seafood, red bell pepper habanero cream salsa, melted chihuahua cheese, and crispy calamari. When customizing your order for take-out food, don't forget to request extra sauce on the side.

Mexican cooks expertly utilize spices and ingredients like lime, cilantro, avocado, and jalapeno to enhance the natural flavor of seafood. The next time you pick up take-out food for dinner, explore beyond the usual suspects and try a new, delightful dish from the sea. Your tastebuds will thank you as they soak up memorable notes of Mexico through inventive combinations of fish and shellfish. Place a take-out food order with us at Ruta Oaxaca and experience some of these Mexican seafood dishes.