Dmitri's Guidebook
Food scene
Estacion Central Tijuana
1241 Av. RevoluciónBreakfast/brunch; Amazing cocktails.
Adobada is my favorite, but you can’t miss here. Order the steamed onion and grilled peppers, they’re free and delicious.
36 moradores locais recomendam
Taquería "El Frances"
1442 P.º Playas de TijuanaAdobada is my favorite, but you can’t miss here. Order the steamed onion and grilled peppers, they’re free and delicious.
Try the sopes de chilorio and the Maracuyá sour. They also have chapulines if you’re feeling adventurous.
18 moradores locais recomendam
TRAS / HORIZONTE by kokopelli
9680 Río ColoradoTry the sopes de chilorio and the Maracuyá sour. They also have chapulines if you’re feeling adventurous.
Try the popcorn shrimp tacos on a jícama tortilla. The mangazo cocktail is amazing.
14 moradores locais recomendam
Cevicheria La Mas Nais
8320 Ricardo Flores MagónTry the popcorn shrimp tacos on a jícama tortilla. The mangazo cocktail is amazing.
The birthplace of the Caesar salad, great old school bar. Valet Parking is extremely affordable here but make sure to get your car back before they close or you’ll be ubering back in the morning for brunch.
70 moradores locais recomendam
Caesar's In Tijuana
8190 Av. RevoluciónThe birthplace of the Caesar salad, great old school bar. Valet Parking is extremely affordable here but make sure to get your car back before they close or you’ll be ubering back in the morning for brunch.
Great spot for coffee or cocktails as soon as you cross the border (or before you leave!). There’s often great tacos and amazing pizza available. A childhood friend of mine owns this spot with her husband and they were recently featured in The NY Times.
Estación Federal
271 José María LarroqueGreat spot for coffee or cocktails as soon as you cross the border (or before you leave!). There’s often great tacos and amazing pizza available. A childhood friend of mine owns this spot with her husband and they were recently featured in The NY Times.
My favorite spot for cheap fish tacos. Can’t be beat. Try the marlin with cheese extra crispy (dorado) or the pulpo enchilado (spicy octopus) or the staple fish/shrimp Baja style taco.
6 moradores locais recomendam
Mariscos Ensenada
Paseo EnsenadaMy favorite spot for cheap fish tacos. Can’t be beat. Try the marlin with cheese extra crispy (dorado) or the pulpo enchilado (spicy octopus) or the staple fish/shrimp Baja style taco.
Mision 19
10643 Misión de San JavierGreat spot for fine dining (dinner)
If you go to the museums at CECUT if recommend grabbing a bite at their in house restaurant
Cubo Bistro
If you go to the museums at CECUT if recommend grabbing a bite at their in house restaurant
Sightseeing
Great food, better cocktails, and an amazing view of downtown make this a must visit. Plus there’s often live music on the weekends and downstairs is an independent movie theater.
19 moradores locais recomendam
Cine Tonalá
1317 Av. RevoluciónGreat food, better cocktails, and an amazing view of downtown make this a must visit. Plus there’s often live music on the weekends and downstairs is an independent movie theater.
While visiting revolution Blvd make sure to stop into this passageway which opens up into tons of boutiques, cafes, bars, restaurants, bookstores, record stores, craft stores, art galleries, etc.
19 moradores locais recomendam
Pasaje Rodríguez
Pasaje RodríguezWhile visiting revolution Blvd make sure to stop into this passageway which opens up into tons of boutiques, cafes, bars, restaurants, bookstores, record stores, craft stores, art galleries, etc.
Centro Cultural Tijuana
9350 P.º de los HéroesGreat art, great food, great spot!