Malena’s serves a battered fish taco built on a piece of fried fish tucked into a tortilla with the usual garnishes and sauce.[2] The batter is the focus here, with a texture that manages to stay crisp without feeling heavy, which distinguishes it from more generic fried fish fillings.[2] Each taco gives a satisfying crunch followed by moist, flaky fish, and the toppings add a fresh counterpoint.[2] Critics have singled this taco out as the main reason to visit Malena’s, emphasizing how reliable it is across repeat visits.