Long John Silver's to offer free fish tacosLong John Silver's to offer free fish tacos

Elissa Elan

LOUISVILLE Ky. Long John Silver’s will introduce its latest menu item, the Baja Fish Taco, with a giveaway promotion in July.

Participating units of the 1,100-unit chain will offer a free Baja Fish Taco until 2:30 p.m. on July 14. The new menu item, which debuted June 22 and sells for 99 cents, consists of Long John Silver’s classic batter-dipped fish layered inside a soft flour tortilla mixed with "crunchy crumbles," lettuce and a special Baja sauce.

“Fish tacos, a long-time favorite recipe in coastal areas, are rapidly becoming a passion for the rest of the country,” said Ben Butler, president of Long John Silver’s. “We’re proud to be the first quick-service restaurant to spread this latest food craze across the nation and meet the needs of contemporary taste buds.”

Long John Silver's is a division of Louisville-based Yum! Brands Inc.

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