Carmen Plaza · Camarillo

Spencer Makenzie'sHome of the World Famous Fish Taco in Camarillo, CA

Grilled or tempura fish, chopped cabbage, cilantro, bell peppers and Spencer Sauce on a flour tortilla. Voted best fish taco by the VC Reporter and ranked among the Top 50 Best Tacos in America by Foursquare, The Chive and Business Insider.

Open daily from 11 AM

Two World Famous Fish Tacos with cabbage, peppers and Spencer Sauce at Spencer Makenzie's
2 for 1 Fish TacosMonday – Thursday, 3 – 5 PM
Sushi grade fishTempura hand dipped to order
Homemade100% of the salsas and the clam chowder
Top 20 burritoFiveThirtyEight's America's Best Burrito

Local favorites

Tacos, burritos and the Ahi Pocket

Spencer Makenzie's house hot sauce bottles

The sauce line-up

They helped put us on the map

  • Caribbean Blaze (Med) · a cayenne vinegar blend; pairs well with tacos
  • Sweet Chili Fire (Hot)
  • Little Sweet, Lotta Heat (XX Hot)
  • Spencer Sauce
  • Brooklyn Style

Try them all and choose your favorite. Ninety percent of the sauces are made in house.

Family owned

Named after Spencer and Makenzie

John and Jennifer Karayan own and operate Spencer Makenzie's, named after their two oldest children, their son Spencer and their daughter Makenzie. It started in May 2007 as a fairground and festival concession trailer.

Read our story
Dining room with booths and tables at Spencer Makenzie's (photo from the restaurant's About page)

Questions guests ask

Where is Spencer Makenzie's in Camarillo?
In the Carmen Plaza Shopping Center at 311 Carmen Dr, Camarillo, CA 93010. Call (805) 643-8226.
What are the Camarillo hours?
Sunday through Thursday 11 AM to 8 PM, Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 8:30 PM.
When is the 2 for 1 fish taco happy hour?
Monday through Thursday from 3 to 5 PM: 2 for 1 World Famous Fish Tacos, grilled or tempura.
What is Brooklyn Style?
Brooklyn Style is one of the house sauces. Most tacos and burritos can be ordered Brooklyn Style.
Can I order online?
Yes. The Camarillo restaurant takes online orders through Clover for pickup.
Is there anything for kids?
Yes. Makenzie Meals are for kids or light eaters: two chicken strips, one piece of tempura fish or one carne asada taco, with carrot sticks or fries.
Is the fish fresh?
Spencer Makenzie's uses only sushi grade fish in its seafood items, and 100% of its salsas and its clam chowder are homemade.

Taco craving? We're in Carmen Plaza.

311 Carmen Dr, Camarillo, CA 93010 · (805) 643-8226