Must-see restaurants in Tijuana

  • Telefónica Gastro Park

    Tijuana

    At the edge of the city's industrial zone perches this collection of food trucks helmed by the city's most innovative rising chefs. Each has a specialty,…

  • Tras/Horizonte

    Tijuana

    With sunsets and sea creatures painted on the walls, and ferns, cacti, driftwood and fairy lights throughout, this indoor warehouse restaurant feels like…

  • Cine Tonala

    Tijuana

    Taking Av Revolución to chic new standards, this cosmopolitan rooftop bar and restaurant serves insanely good and unusual tacos like cured mackerel with…

  • Caesar's

    Tijuana

    Step inside and you are transported to the 1950s. Sepia pics of Hollywood movie stars line the walls, while the dark-wood decor oozes elegance. The…

  • Cien Años

    Tijuana

    Delicious, innovative contemporary Mexican cuisine plus traditional dishes such as sopa Azteca with avocado and tortilla strips, crepes de huitlacoche …

  • Mision 19

    Tijuana

    Star Mexican chef Javier Plascencia's ode to revitalizing his hometown, Mision 19 is the city's poshest address with sparse black-and-white decor and…

  • Tacos El Gordo

    Tijuana

    Locals in the know flock to this clean-cut, semi-outdoor joint decked out in white and red. Tacos include the normal suspects like asada and pastor …

  • Colectivo 9

    Tijuana

    The narrow-lane approach provides a taster of what’s to come with its hip small boutiques and cafes; the Colectivo comprises nine small restaurants set…

  • Casa Cacao

    Tijuana

    Like stepping into a Mexican grandmother's home, this warm cafe is our favorite breakfast stop with chicken emolades (layered meat and tortillas)…

  • Praga

    Tijuana

    Good coffee (including espresso drinks) and yummy breakfasts from Benedicts and pancakes to particularly good chilaquiles make this an early morning no…

  • Chiki Jai

    Tijuana

    Tiled walls, a painted ceiling and a mounted traje de luces (traditional bullfighter's garb) make this atmospheric and historic restaurant stand out. The…

  • El Museo

    Tijuana

    Bear in mind that this restaurant fronts the so-called mariachi square, so whispering sweet nothings to your sweetheart may be tricky. Aside from this, El…

  • La Diferencia

    Tijuana

    Dine in a faded yet upscale courtyard setting, complete with bubbling fountain and canaries in cages. This is truly old school, down to the large, Mexican…

  • Vittorio’s

    Tijuana

    For years this cozy Italian restaurant has been serving generous portions of reasonably priced pizza and pasta. Head to the back and you’ll feel like the…

  • La Especial

    Tijuana

    Restaurant serving upscale Mexican fare and hearty traditional-style breakfasts, beloved by folks crossing the border since the 1950s (although it changed…

  • Erizo Marketo

    Tijuana

    Famous Mexican chef Javier Plascencia focuses on seafood at this fancy taco place although unlike his other lauded restaurants, this one can be hit or…

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