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My favorite spots to eat around the neighborhood
Best Tacos around!! This taco shop is open
until very late: 2:00am M-Th and until 5:00am
Fri & Sat. Sundays until 1:00am. Try the "tacos
de adobada" (marinated pork) or the classic
carne asada (beef).
14 locals recommend
TACONAZO HIPODROMO
126 Av. HipódromoBest Tacos around!! This taco shop is open
until very late: 2:00am M-Th and until 5:00am
Fri & Sat. Sundays until 1:00am. Try the "tacos
de adobada" (marinated pork) or the classic
carne asada (beef).
Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner this cute
restaurant specializes in healthy and delicious
food! Variety of juices and vegetarian
options. A must go! Weekend brunch is when
it get very busy and there may be a waiting
list.
41 locals recommend
Alma Verde
19 Av. HipódromoBreakfast, Lunch or Dinner this cute
restaurant specializes in healthy and delicious
food! Variety of juices and vegetarian
options. A must go! Weekend brunch is when
it get very busy and there may be a waiting
list.
This quaint quirky Japanese Fusion
restaurant has the best sushi!! Definitely best
for lunch/early dinner. One of my favorite
places to eat around here. There are some
long tables so you may be seated with other
people next to you when the restaurant is
full. Only drawback is that it sometimes get
very busy and there is waiting time for a
table.
14 locals recommend
Saketori-Ya
7 Av. TapachulaThis quaint quirky Japanese Fusion
restaurant has the best sushi!! Definitely best
for lunch/early dinner. One of my favorite
places to eat around here. There are some
long tables so you may be seated with other
people next to you when the restaurant is
full. Only drawback is that it sometimes get
very busy and there is waiting time for a
table.
Best place to go when your group can't seem
to decide on one place. This Food Truck Park
offers a variety of dishes, from tacos, to
burgers, to seafood to bbq. You will even find
craft beers too! There are two branches:
the original which is located on Blvd Agua
Caliente 10/15 min by car and one smaller a block away in Avenida Tapachula just a 5 min walk.
62 locals recommend
Telefonica Gastro Park
8924 Boulevard Agua CalienteBest place to go when your group can't seem
to decide on one place. This Food Truck Park
offers a variety of dishes, from tacos, to
burgers, to seafood to bbq. You will even find
craft beers too! There are two branches:
the original which is located on Blvd Agua
Caliente 10/15 min by car and one smaller a block away in Avenida Tapachula just a 5 min walk.
Cozy & Casual, I love this place to get
delicious thin crust pizza and enjoy a glass of
wine. The often have live music in the
evenings.
BAJA TERRA vinos Y Pizza
11999 Blvd. Agua CalienteCozy & Casual, I love this place to get
delicious thin crust pizza and enjoy a glass of
wine. The often have live music in the
evenings.
If you are looking for some Mexican craft
beers this place is just across the street and
has a good variety and also serves some
good burgers and my favorite: Tacos de
Costilla Braseada (Braised Rib Tacos).
Baja ARTESANAL
11999 Boulevard Agua CalienteIf you are looking for some Mexican craft
beers this place is just across the street and
has a good variety and also serves some
good burgers and my favorite: Tacos de
Costilla Braseada (Braised Rib Tacos).
Nice and often quiet bistro. Love the
ambiance and the menu has something to
please all types of palates. Love love love the
cream of corn soup.
7 locals recommend
Restaurant Merlot Bistro
3 Av. TapachulaNice and often quiet bistro. Love the
ambiance and the menu has something to
please all types of palates. Love love love the
cream of corn soup.
This is an amazing Baja-Med restaurant just a
short 20 min walk away. Old-World
atmosphere. Always filled with locals for
lunch and dinner. Each and every plate is
wonderful!! Cow-cheek tacos as appetizer is
a must have!! Lots of tapas to share. Paella is
also delicious.
10 locals recommend
Restaurante Casa Plasencia
250 RobirosaThis is an amazing Baja-Med restaurant just a
short 20 min walk away. Old-World
atmosphere. Always filled with locals for
lunch and dinner. Each and every plate is
wonderful!! Cow-cheek tacos as appetizer is
a must have!! Lots of tapas to share. Paella is
also delicious.
This is just for Breakfast/Brunch and shares
the space with Saketori-Ya. Open from 9am
to 1pm. Get there early! It gets very busy on
weekends.
10 locals recommend
Mantequilla
398 Av. TapachulaThis is just for Breakfast/Brunch and shares
the space with Saketori-Ya. Open from 9am
to 1pm. Get there early! It gets very busy on
weekends.
Hip and cool atmosphere and the perfect
place if you are looking for a soup and
sandwich place. 20 min walking time.
Breakfast & Lunch
Wild Cypress
10170 Blvd. SalinasHip and cool atmosphere and the perfect
place if you are looking for a soup and
sandwich place. 20 min walking time.
Breakfast & Lunch
More than 30 years in the business, this
restaurant offers super delicious tortas &
fries at a great price.
La Torta Plaza
10889 Blvd. SalinasMore than 30 years in the business, this
restaurant offers super delicious tortas &
fries at a great price.
If you are looking for seafood this restaurant offers a
great variety! good food, good prices.
8 locals recommend
La Corriente CEVICHERÍA NAIS
13251 Blvd. Diaz OrdazIf you are looking for seafood this restaurant offers a
great variety! good food, good prices.
Great place to order a marinated beef torta
to go. These tortas have been around
forever. Known by all locals and a good
option when you have had enough of tacos.
TORTAS WASHMOBILE
16-A TrincherasGreat place to order a marinated beef torta
to go. These tortas have been around
forever. Known by all locals and a good
option when you have had enough of tacos.
One of the nicest high-end mexican/asian
fusion restaurant with maybe the best sushi
in all Tijuana. Reservations are recommended
on weekends. I always have the Tabule Rice
and the "ojo de tigre" . If you are lucky you
may get a table overlooking the Campestre
Golf course.
6 locals recommend
Tabule Restaurant and Bar
3240 SonoraOne of the nicest high-end mexican/asian
fusion restaurant with maybe the best sushi
in all Tijuana. Reservations are recommended
on weekends. I always have the Tabule Rice
and the "ojo de tigre" . If you are lucky you
may get a table overlooking the Campestre
Golf course.
This is a Tijuana favorite. Serving breakfast,
lunch and dinner. This place has it all. Nice
cozy setting, with indoor and outdoor
seating; good food and even better
desserts!! There will always be people but is
big enough to not have a long waiting time.
Big plates perfect for sharing too.
8 locals recommend
Café de la Flor Chapultepec
69 SonoraThis is a Tijuana favorite. Serving breakfast,
lunch and dinner. This place has it all. Nice
cozy setting, with indoor and outdoor
seating; good food and even better
desserts!! There will always be people but is
big enough to not have a long waiting time.
Big plates perfect for sharing too.
One of my favorite spot to grab a quick and
delicious Poke Bowl!!!! Parking is difficult so
always a good bet to order it through Uber-Eats.
Baja Poke
66 SonoraOne of my favorite spot to grab a quick and
delicious Poke Bowl!!!! Parking is difficult so
always a good bet to order it through Uber-Eats.
Baja's Napa Valley just and hour and a half
away enjoying the beautiful scenic highway
along the pacific ocean. Enjoy the day Wine
tasting and eating in one of many fabulous
restaurants.
6 locals recommend
Valle de Guadalupe
Valle de GuadalupeBaja's Napa Valley just and hour and a half
away enjoying the beautiful scenic highway
along the pacific ocean. Enjoy the day Wine
tasting and eating in one of many fabulous
restaurants.
This is one of the finest BAJA-MED restaurant
in Tijuana. A combination of Californian and
Mediterranean ingredients. His guru is chef
Miguel Angel Guerrero who rubs shoulders
with the most prestigious chefs in the world
for his fusion recipes. Everything you order
here is DELICIOUS!
8 locals recommend
Restaurante La Querencia
No. 3110 Escuadrón 201This is one of the finest BAJA-MED restaurant
in Tijuana. A combination of Californian and
Mediterranean ingredients. His guru is chef
Miguel Angel Guerrero who rubs shoulders
with the most prestigious chefs in the world
for his fusion recipes. Everything you order
here is DELICIOUS!
Villa Saverios is another excellent example of
Baja-Med cuisine with a more Italian twist. It
is set within an elegant Tuscany Villa type
building that offers a different culinary
experience, with a friendly and professional
atmosphere. Chef is world renowned Javier
Plascencia.
26 locals recommend
Villa Saverios
Boulevard General Rodolfo Sánchez TaboadaVilla Saverios is another excellent example of
Baja-Med cuisine with a more Italian twist. It
is set within an elegant Tuscany Villa type
building that offers a different culinary
experience, with a friendly and professional
atmosphere. Chef is world renowned Javier
Plascencia.
This is Tijuana's Finest
Steakhouse. Offering first rate steaks and service (and pricey too).
6 locals recommend
El Grill Prime Steakhouse Tijuana
Escuadrón 201This is Tijuana's Finest
Steakhouse. Offering first rate steaks and service (and pricey too).
Great place to go for a "parrillada" (mixed grill) and share with your party. For meat lovers and not as expensive as going to a
Steakhouse restaurant.
El Campero Restaurante
65 SonoraGreat place to go for a "parrillada" (mixed grill) and share with your party. For meat lovers and not as expensive as going to a
Steakhouse restaurant.
Very good Argentinian restaurant. Wonderful
food, good Steaks and I just love the
"empanadas" here! Even though it is not
cheap it is not as pricey as El Grill Steakhouse.
12 locals recommend
Origen Argentino
3151 Escuadrón 201Very good Argentinian restaurant. Wonderful
food, good Steaks and I just love the
"empanadas" here! Even though it is not
cheap it is not as pricey as El Grill Steakhouse.
Great little restaurant/bakery. Get a good mexican breakfast, in a cozy environment, I love Chilaquiles in all their versions, must try!
6 locals recommend
El Pan Nuestro CAMPESTRE
Great little restaurant/bakery. Get a good mexican breakfast, in a cozy environment, I love Chilaquiles in all their versions, must try!
Nice, trendy decor/ hip young atmosphere. Exposed wood, steel, and fine art everywhere. Be aware that It gets loud.
Excellent place for drinks and appetizers, the dinner menu is limited but everything is delicious. Try the amazing "taco negro" ( sole + squid ink + beet + avocado + purple cabbage + blue tortilla) and the delicious mac & cheese!!
15 locals recommend
Oryx Capital
10750 Blvd. Agua CalienteNice, trendy decor/ hip young atmosphere. Exposed wood, steel, and fine art everywhere. Be aware that It gets loud.
Excellent place for drinks and appetizers, the dinner menu is limited but everything is delicious. Try the amazing "taco negro" ( sole + squid ink + beet + avocado + purple cabbage + blue tortilla) and the delicious mac & cheese!!
Food Scene
Small cozy and excellent coffee! opens early. Always busy with people just hanging around with friends. Has wifi. Walking distance.
Das Cortez Hipódromo
7 Av. TapachulaSmall cozy and excellent coffee! opens early. Always busy with people just hanging around with friends. Has wifi. Walking distance.
Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner this cute restaurant specializes in healthy and delicious food! Variety of juices and vegetarian options. A must go! Weekend brunch is when it get very busy and there may be a waiting list.
41 locals recommend
Alma Verde
19 Av. HipódromoBreakfast, Lunch or Dinner this cute restaurant specializes in healthy and delicious food! Variety of juices and vegetarian options. A must go! Weekend brunch is when it get very busy and there may be a waiting list.
This quaint quirky Japanese Fusion restaurant has the best sushi!! Definitely best for lunch/early dinner. One of my favorite places to eat around here. There are some long tables so you may be seated with other people next to you when the restaurant is full. Only drawback is that it sometimes get very busy and there is waiting time for a table.
14 locals recommend
Saketori-Ya
7 Av. TapachulaThis quaint quirky Japanese Fusion restaurant has the best sushi!! Definitely best for lunch/early dinner. One of my favorite places to eat around here. There are some long tables so you may be seated with other people next to you when the restaurant is full. Only drawback is that it sometimes get very busy and there is waiting time for a table.
Best Tacos around!! This taco shop is open until very late: 2:00am M-Th and until 5:00am Fri & Sat. Sundays until 1:00am. Try the "tacos de adobada" (marinated pork) or the classic carne asada (beef).
14 locals recommend
TACONAZO HIPODROMO
126 Av. HipódromoBest Tacos around!! This taco shop is open until very late: 2:00am M-Th and until 5:00am Fri & Sat. Sundays until 1:00am. Try the "tacos de adobada" (marinated pork) or the classic carne asada (beef).
Best place to go when your group can't seem to decide on one place. This Food Truck Park offers a variety of dishes, from tacos, to burgers, to seafood to bbq. You will even find craft beers too! This is a smaller branch from the original which is located on Blvd Agua Caliente 10/15 min by car.
Telefónica Country Club
Best place to go when your group can't seem to decide on one place. This Food Truck Park offers a variety of dishes, from tacos, to burgers, to seafood to bbq. You will even find craft beers too! This is a smaller branch from the original which is located on Blvd Agua Caliente 10/15 min by car.
Cozy & Casual, I love this place to get delicious thin crust pizza and enjoy a glass of wine. The often have live music in the evenings.
BAJA TERRA vinos Y Pizza
11999 Blvd. Agua CalienteCozy & Casual, I love this place to get delicious thin crust pizza and enjoy a glass of wine. The often have live music in the evenings.
If you are looking for some Mexican craft beers this place is just across the street and has a good variety and also serves some good burgers and my favorite: Tacos de Costilla Braseada (Braised Rib Tacos).
Baja ARTESANAL
11999 Boulevard Agua CalienteIf you are looking for some Mexican craft beers this place is just across the street and has a good variety and also serves some good burgers and my favorite: Tacos de Costilla Braseada (Braised Rib Tacos).
Nice and often quiet bistro. Love the ambiance and the menu has something to please all types of palates. Love love love the cream of corn soup.
7 locals recommend
Restaurant Merlot Bistro
3 Av. TapachulaNice and often quiet bistro. Love the ambiance and the menu has something to please all types of palates. Love love love the cream of corn soup.
This is an amazing Baja-Med restaurant just a short 20 min walk away. Old-World atmosphere. Always filled with locals for lunch and dinner. Each and every plate is wonderful!! Cow-cheek tacos as appetizer is a must have!! Lots of tapas to share. Paella is also delicious.
10 locals recommend
Restaurante Casa Plasencia
250 RobirosaThis is an amazing Baja-Med restaurant just a short 20 min walk away. Old-World atmosphere. Always filled with locals for lunch and dinner. Each and every plate is wonderful!! Cow-cheek tacos as appetizer is a must have!! Lots of tapas to share. Paella is also delicious.
This is just for Breakfast/Brunch and shares the space with Saketori-Ya. Open from 9am to 1pm. Get there early! It gets very busy on weekends.
10 locals recommend
Mantequilla
398 Av. TapachulaThis is just for Breakfast/Brunch and shares the space with Saketori-Ya. Open from 9am to 1pm. Get there early! It gets very busy on weekends.
Hip and cool atmosphere and the perfect place if you are looking for a soup and sandwich place. 20 min walking time. Breakfast & Lunch
Wild Cypress
10170 Blvd. SalinasHip and cool atmosphere and the perfect place if you are looking for a soup and sandwich place. 20 min walking time. Breakfast & Lunch
More than 30 years in the business, this restaurant offers super delicious tortas & fries at a great price.
La Torta Plaza
10889 Blvd. SalinasMore than 30 years in the business, this restaurant offers super delicious tortas & fries at a great price.
If you are looking for seafood this offers a great variety! good food, good prices.
8 locals recommend
La Corriente CEVICHERÍA NAIS
13251 Blvd. Diaz OrdazIf you are looking for seafood this offers a great variety! good food, good prices.
Great place to order a marinated beef torta to go. These tortas have been around forever. Known by all locals and a good option when you have had enough of tacos.
TORTAS WASHMOBILE
16-A TrincherasGreat place to order a marinated beef torta to go. These tortas have been around forever. Known by all locals and a good option when you have had enough of tacos.
One of the nicest high-end mexican/asian fusion restaurant with maybe the best sushi in all Tijuana. Reservations are recommended on weekends. I always have the Tabule Rice and the "ojo de tigre" . If you are lucky you may get a table overlooking the Campestre Golf course.
6 locals recommend
Tabule Restaurant and Bar
3240 SonoraOne of the nicest high-end mexican/asian fusion restaurant with maybe the best sushi in all Tijuana. Reservations are recommended on weekends. I always have the Tabule Rice and the "ojo de tigre" . If you are lucky you may get a table overlooking the Campestre Golf course.
This is a Tijuana favorite. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. This place has it all. Nice cozy setting, with indoor and outdoor seating; good food and even better desserts!! There will always be people but is big enough to not have a long waiting time. Big plates perfect for sharing too.
8 locals recommend
Café de la Flor Chapultepec
69 SonoraThis is a Tijuana favorite. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. This place has it all. Nice cozy setting, with indoor and outdoor seating; good food and even better desserts!! There will always be people but is big enough to not have a long waiting time. Big plates perfect for sharing too.
One of my favorite spot to grab a quick and delicious Poke Bowl!!!! Parking is difficult so always a good bet to order it through Uber-Eats.
Baja Poke
66 SonoraOne of my favorite spot to grab a quick and delicious Poke Bowl!!!! Parking is difficult so always a good bet to order it through Uber-Eats.
Baja's Napa Valley just and hour and a half away enjoying the beautiful scenic highway along the pacific ocean. Enjoy the day Wine tasting and eating in one of many fabulous restaurants.
6 locals recommend
Valle de Guadalupe
Valle de GuadalupeBaja's Napa Valley just and hour and a half away enjoying the beautiful scenic highway along the pacific ocean. Enjoy the day Wine tasting and eating in one of many fabulous restaurants.
This is one of the finest BAJA-MED restaurant in Tijuana. A combination of Californian and Mediterranean ingredients. His guru is chef Miguel Angel Guerrero who rubs shoulders with the most prestigious chefs in the world for his fusion recipes. Everything you order here is DELICIOUS!
8 locals recommend
Restaurante La Querencia
No. 3110 Escuadrón 201This is one of the finest BAJA-MED restaurant in Tijuana. A combination of Californian and Mediterranean ingredients. His guru is chef Miguel Angel Guerrero who rubs shoulders with the most prestigious chefs in the world for his fusion recipes. Everything you order here is DELICIOUS!
Villa Saverios is another excellent example of Baja-Med cuisine with a more Italian twist. It is set within an elegant Tuscany Villa type building that offers a different culinary experience, with a friendly and professional atmosphere. Chef is world renowned Javier Plascencia.
26 locals recommend
Villa Saverios
Boulevard General Rodolfo Sánchez TaboadaVilla Saverios is another excellent example of Baja-Med cuisine with a more Italian twist. It is set within an elegant Tuscany Villa type building that offers a different culinary experience, with a friendly and professional atmosphere. Chef is world renowned Javier Plascencia.
This is Tijuana's Morton Steak house. Finest Steakhouse in Tijuana (and pricey too).
6 locals recommend
El Grill Prime Steakhouse Tijuana
Escuadrón 201This is Tijuana's Morton Steak house. Finest Steakhouse in Tijuana (and pricey too).
Great place to go for a "parrillada" (mixed grill) and share with your party. For meat lovers and not as expensive as going to a Steakhouse restaurant.
El Campero Restaurante
65 SonoraGreat place to go for a "parrillada" (mixed grill) and share with your party. For meat lovers and not as expensive as going to a Steakhouse restaurant.
Very good Argentinian restaurant. Wonderful food, good Steaks and I just love the "empanadas" here! Even though it is not cheap it is not as pricey as El Grill Steakhouse.
12 locals recommend
Origen Argentino
3151 Escuadrón 201Very good Argentinian restaurant. Wonderful food, good Steaks and I just love the "empanadas" here! Even though it is not cheap it is not as pricey as El Grill Steakhouse.
Great little restaurant/bakery to go have breakfast!! The "pan dulce" is delicious. Service is a little slow so not the best place if you are in a hurry.
6 locals recommend
El Pan Nuestro CAMPESTRE
Great little restaurant/bakery to go have breakfast!! The "pan dulce" is delicious. Service is a little slow so not the best place if you are in a hurry.
If you're not into big breakfast...this pressed juice place has healthy options including my favorite the Acai Bowl.
La Barra Verde
1 Av. TapachulaIf you're not into big breakfast...this pressed juice place has healthy options including my favorite the Acai Bowl.
This is the perfect place for all anyone looking for a healthy/organic option!! This restaurant & store has delicious options from quinoa salads to capresse paninis with different breads to choose from.The store offers healthy items like almond milk, nuts, grains, dried fruit, etc
Mercado Orgánico y Regional Licha
10750 Blvd. Agua CalienteThis is the perfect place for all anyone looking for a healthy/organic option!! This restaurant & store has delicious options from quinoa salads to capresse paninis with different breads to choose from.The store offers healthy items like almond milk, nuts, grains, dried fruit, etc
Los Compas
10594 Blvd. Agua CalienteNew casual bistro-like restaurant. Mexican cuisine with a flare!
Drinks & Nightlife
This plaza is filled with great dining, great bars and nightlife too. Just an 8 min drive or 25 min walk. Super nice atmosphere. Please check out: LA CAYETANA, LA MORESCA, BODEGA 8, CABANNA, BAREZZITO ; JACAS TEQUILERIA & TAPAS.
46 locals recommend
Paseo Chapultepec
10387 Blvd. Agua CalienteThis plaza is filled with great dining, great bars and nightlife too. Just an 8 min drive or 25 min walk. Super nice atmosphere. Please check out: LA CAYETANA, LA MORESCA, BODEGA 8, CABANNA, BAREZZITO ; JACAS TEQUILERIA & TAPAS.
This restaurant is young, trendy and loud. Modern mexican-fusion. Decor is modern; exposed wood, steel and Art everywhere. Food is great, I recommend the lamb tacos!!! Reservations recommended.
15 locals recommend
Oryx Capital
10750 Blvd. Agua CalienteThis restaurant is young, trendy and loud. Modern mexican-fusion. Decor is modern; exposed wood, steel and Art everywhere. Food is great, I recommend the lamb tacos!!! Reservations recommended.
Arts & Culture
Tijuana Cultural Center has a Theatre, Imax, Art galleries, restaurant and different exhibitions year round.
152 locals recommend
Tijuana Cultural Center
9350 P.º de los HéroesTijuana Cultural Center has a Theatre, Imax, Art galleries, restaurant and different exhibitions year round.
Shopping
Restaurants; Starbucks; Bars; Movie Theater; specialty shops; Walmart; & Oh! Zone Kids with arcade, rollerskating ring and Bowling.
54 locals recommend
Hipódromo Galleries
Restaurants; Starbucks; Bars; Movie Theater; specialty shops; Walmart; & Oh! Zone Kids with arcade, rollerskating ring and Bowling.
Essentials
Calimax Hipódromo
12202 Blvd. Agua CalienteJust right next door!
Entertainment & Activities
Tijuana Country Club
11311 Blvd. Agua CalienteGolf Course
Casino: Sports Betting, Table Games & Slot machines.
Hipodromo: Dog Race Track
20 locals recommend
Caliente Casino Hipódromo
12027 Blvd. Agua CalienteCasino: Sports Betting, Table Games & Slot machines.
Hipodromo: Dog Race Track
Cinepolis Galerias Hipodromo is just across the street in Plaza Galerias Hipodromo. Most English speaking movies are in english with spanish subtitles. Just look for the "sub" underneath the title. Movies are much cheaper in Mexico!
For a more nicer movie experience there is also Cinepolis VIP with wider and reclining leather seats, food & drinks menu and service to your seat.
54 locals recommend
Hipódromo Galleries
Cinepolis Galerias Hipodromo is just across the street in Plaza Galerias Hipodromo. Most English speaking movies are in english with spanish subtitles. Just look for the "sub" underneath the title. Movies are much cheaper in Mexico!
For a more nicer movie experience there is also Cinepolis VIP with wider and reclining leather seats, food & drinks menu and service to your seat.