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LuvMexicanas
02-13-20, 18:06
That's a very good deal for tourist area.
There are only 10 or so sea food restaurants in that trinket alley between hotel Nelson and the McDonalds. So what's its name or approx location?
Titos Mariscos on O'Campo and Calle Sexta charges 80 pesos for a whole fried fish, don't know what species, may be a sea bass, with rice, salad and broth, a whole meal. Good deal huh? Look at that menu. But it's far from La Zona.
Cheapest place I found that offer fried whole fish for 100 p.Which I am not a fan of.
Captain Solo
02-13-20, 20:05
LuvMex.
Not Tilapia. The fish they show in front of the joint were scale-less salt water fish.
I looked up the picture and found a species of white snapper, which as a rock fish, has few bones, sweet meat with chewy texture.
EagleRoamer
02-14-20, 12:21
That's a very good deal for tourist area.
There are only 10 or so sea food restaurants in that trinket alley between hotel Nelson and the McDonalds. So what's its name or approx location?
Titos Mariscos on O'Campo and Calle Sexta charges 80 pesos for a whole fried fish, don't know what species, may be a sea bass, with rice, salad and broth, a whole meal. Good deal huh? Look at that menu. But it's far from La Zona.
Cheapest place I found that offer fried whole fish for 100 p.Its located about 20 paces east of McDonalds on the south side of the street.
Captain Solo
02-14-20, 20:14
Luvmex.
That fish looks delicious. Have to try it.
The boys probably has a bigger menu than La Perla.
Cheapest place I found that offer fried whole fish for 100 p.
Its located about 20 paces east of McDonalds on the south side of the street.
I like el museo in front of the arch. It does close early maybe 9 p. But the bar is positioned to watch big screen tv sports, and street, and the beer and food is cheap for revolution prices which is more than the side streets. It also has photos of Tijuana from last 70 years to look at.
Luvmex.
That fish looks delicious. Have to try it.
The boys probably has a bigger menu than La Perla.
Cheapest place I found that offer fried whole fish for 100 p.
Its located about 20 paces east of McDonalds on the south side of the street."The Boys" I know where this restaurant is on the plaza Santa Cecilia near the Nelson hotel. I guess across the street this club "Hawaii" and others clubs are for gays, I also noticed guys dressed as women, looks like a gay district. BTW on the plaza Santa Cecilia on Saturdays around 6 -7 PM is a free Cumbia music concert.
A very popular place in Tijuana from opening to closing full of people. I was on Wednesday around 9 PM. If you are the first time it can be confusing where to order tacos, what types etc. There are no signs like e. g. Tacos El Gordo in Chula Vista at Broadway where all types of tacos and prices are clearly shown. I ordered 2 tacos carne asada, great taste and very tender meat. Price $ 3 - My Mexican chica accompanying me laughed like crazy because I used a fork and in Mexico, Mexicans only eat tacos with their hands. Now I know it! There is no parking and a bit far from Av. Revolucion but I recommend it because the tacos are great.
LuvMexicanas
02-15-20, 22:30
Luvmex.
That fish looks delicious. Have to try it.
The boys probably has a bigger menu than La Perla.
Cheapest place I found that offer fried whole fish for 100 p.
Its located about 20 paces east of McDonalds on the south side of the street.Thanks. I'll put it on my list. My typical trip to Tijuana is usually just two days one night and there too many good places to eat and never enough time.
Hey,
What do you recommend?The steak sandwich for about $7. The margaritas are reasonable, too.
Captain Solo
02-16-20, 07:22
Eagle.
The Boys looks like a good deal for seafood and exposures to Mexican life in the trinket alley.
I used to take my overseas friends to La Perla but it is pretty dead now. Will take them to The Boys instead.
Thanks for a good tips.
Captain Solo
02-17-20, 01:07
StRobert.
Taqueria Franc, Blvrd Gral Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada 9257, Zonaeste, corner of Calle 8.
It has all kinds of tacos, carne asada, abodaba, cabeza, lengua, tripa ect. One of my wingmen is a chef. So we have to check it out soon. I have to find out what the cabeza is all about. It lists no closing time, WTF? It's only 2. 2 Km or about 1. 5 miles, 9 minutes drive from the Hong Kong club. I took the car for an all-day repair job at the Refrractionaries in that area. The easiest way from HK is to go East on Coahuila, South on Madero, East on Calle 4, turn right into Sanchez Taboada, go South a few blocks and it's on the right.
Churrscarria Do Brasil is on Ave de LOS Heroes, about 1 block East of El Franc.
Eagle or LuvMex are right. Have limited time and only so much room in the belly to make these delicious dining choices hehe.
El Gordo. H Street $3 taco.
KC Questor
02-18-20, 01:13
It lists no closing time, WTF?They close when they run out. And considering the crowds they run out fast.
Osters come in various sizes. I pay 60 to 70 pesos depending on size. The best by the corner on the way to Chicago Club cross the east intersection (south east location). Go early to this location. Lot of drug deals at this location, be alert.
They close when they run out. And considering the crowds they run out fast.
StRobert.
Taqueria Franc, Blvrd Gral Rodolfo Snchez Taboada 9257, Zonaeste, corner of Calle 8.
It has all kinds of tacos, carne asada, abodaba, cabeza, lengua, tripa ect. One of my wingmen is a chef. So we have to check it out soon. I have to find out what the cabeza is all about. It lists no closing time, WTF? It's only 2. 2 Km or about 1. 5 miles, 9 minutes drive from the Hong Kong club. I took the car for an all-day repair job at the Refrractionaries in that area. The easiest way from HK is to go East on Coahuila, South on Madero, East on Calle 4, turn right into Sanchez Taboada, go South a few blocks and it's on the right.
Churrscarria Do Brasil is on Ave de LOS Heroes, about 1 block East of El Franc.
Eagle or LuvMex are right. Have limited time and only so much room in the belly to make these delicious dining choices hehe.Taqueria Franc.
Taco restaurant.
Address: Blvrd Gral Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada 9257, Zonaeste, 22010 Tijuana, be. See. , Mexico.
Hours:
Tuesday 4 PM–1 AM.
Wednesday 4 PM–1 AM.
Thursday 4 PM–1 AM.
Friday 3 PM–3 AM.
Saturday 3 PM–3 AM.
Sunday Closed.
Monday 4 PM–1 AM link to video filmed in "Taqueria Franc" from 4,45 min to 12 min. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca0S7h8kBLk.
One of the most popular and best tacos in the San Diego area is the Tijuana style Tacos "El Gordo" in Chula Vista 556 Broadway. From Interstate 5 exit take "H Street" and drive the car for a few minutes to Broadway and turn right. Parking is free. Link http://tacoselgordobc.com/ open Sunday - Thursday 10 AM - 2 AM and Friday, Saturday 10 AM- 4 AM. Tacos price $ 2. 60. They also have good French fries for $ 2. 50. Other location at 689 H Street on line and to go orders only. Other locations of Taco El Gordo are in Las Vegas. I recommend.
Captain Solo
02-19-20, 12:21
Sound7 is right. This street stand has some of the best seafood in Tijuana. I took a few wingmen here. They all like his food:
Shrimp coctele with fresh shrimp, springy and tasty, made with fresh shrimp, not tasteless pre-processed Costco's shrimp.
Various live shellfish, clam, oyster, cockle, en la concha, in coctele or on tostada.
His seafood is fresh; location is cleaner, odorless, well, sometimes you can smell the schoolgirls' fragrance hehe. The other mariscos stand on Ninos Heroes, next to the HK's tacos stand, is filthy, smells horrible of rotten fish, and seafood not fresh.
Another good seafood restaurant is El Choforo on Ninos near the Cathedral, excellent food with prices lower than street stands. I have to try The Boys in the trinket alley.
Raw Osters with lemon. For half dozen plate.
I think I need a lifetime ban from tacos el Gordo LOL. If it's still open I always stop on the way back and stuff my face with the campechana fries and tacos. What an absurd amount of calories. It's a bit odd, there's 2 locations a block away from each other and a third location only about 3 miles away. But yet the rest of SD and LA counties don't get anything. These guys would make a killing if they opened up in LA.
OrganicAlo
02-19-20, 18:26
One of the most popular and best tacos in the San Diego area is the Tijuana style Tacos "El Gordo" in Chula Vista 556 Broadway. From Interstate 5 exit take "H Street" and drive the car for a few minutes to Broadway and turn right. Parking is free. Link http://tacoselgordobc.com/ open Sunday - Thursday 10 AM - 2 AM and Friday, Saturday 10 AM- 4 AM. Tacos price $ 2. 60. They also have good French fries for $ 2. 50. Other location at 689 H Street on line and to go orders only. Other locations of Taco El Gordo are in Las Vegas. I recommend.I love that place, best al pastor. Had it for my first time in Vegas few years ago and I stop there fairly often before crossing the border.
We should do a little get together at El Gordo to swap mongering adventures and such. Anyone up for it? Never been there so would be good to check out.
Goyo.
OlderMan4U
02-20-20, 06:44
Does anyone know any good Mexican food places in Tijuana and around Hong Kong area that serves vegetarian food?
I am thinking like veggie burritos. I do not eat dairy like milk or cheese because of lactose intolerance but I do eat occasional seafood so I am not vegan.
I love that place, best al pastor. (https://4kpornindex.com/) Had it for my first time in Vegas few years ago and I stop there fairly often before crossing the border.Support, cool place.
Less than $4. Eat oyster.
If medically approved.
Sound7 is right. This street stand has some of the best seafood in Tijuana. I took a few wingmen here. They all like his food:
Shrimp coctele with fresh shrimp, springy and tasty, made with fresh shrimp, not tasteless pre-processed Costco's shrimp.
Various live shellfish, clam, oyster, cockle, en la concha, in coctele or on tostada.
His seafood is fresh; location is cleaner, odorless, well, sometimes you can smell the schoolgirls' fragrance hehe. The other mariscos stand on Ninos Heroes, next to the HK's tacos stand, is filthy, smells horrible of rotten fish, and seafood not fresh.
Another good seafood restaurant is El Choforo on Ninos near the Cathedral, excellent food with prices lower than street stands. I have to try The Boys in the trinket alley.
Raw Osters with lemon. For half dozen plate.
KC Questor
02-22-20, 01:33
Does anyone know any good Mexican food places in Tijuana and around Hong Kong area that serves vegetarian food?
I am thinking like veggie burritos. I do not eat dairy like milk or cheese because of lactose intolerance but I do eat occasional seafood so I am not vegan.There's a taco cart next to La Gloria on the corner of Coahuila and Constitution that does seafood tacos. They grill the shrimp, or can do it batter fried. They usually add cheese, but you can say "no queso por favor". But it sounds like you aren't a hardcore vegetarian so most restaurants there will have some things on the menu. Even Azul, upstairs at the Hong Kong club, could do a veggie pasta or a fish dish. The problem is when vegetarians or vegans need their food prepared in a non-meat kitchen or similar restrictions. What about eggs?
If you can get away from the zona with a short cab or uber ride, you'll find plenty of full vegetarian and vegan restaurants.
OlderMan4U
02-22-20, 03:30
There's a taco cart next to La Gloria on the corner of Coahuila and Constitution that does seafood tacos. They grill the shrimp, or can do it batter fried. They usually add cheese, but you can say "no queso por favor". But it sounds like you aren't a hardcore vegetarian so most restaurants there will have some things on the menu. Even Azul, upstairs at the Hong Kong club, could do a veggie pasta or a fish dish. The problem is when vegetarians or vegans need their food prepared in a non-meat kitchen or similar restrictions. What about eggs?
If you can get away from the zona with a short cab or uber ride, you'll find plenty of full vegetarian and vegan restaurants.Thanks I got to try that food cart. Love me shrimp especially if it's grilled. I don't eat much eggs but occasionally am fine with it.
Does anyone know any good Mexican food places in Tijuana and around Hong Kong area that serves vegetarian food?
I am thinking like veggie burritos. I do not eat dairy like milk or cheese because of lactose intolerance but I do eat occasional seafood so I am not vegan.Opposite Hong Kong and Adelita is a small restaurant called if I remember correctly "Sushi One". They serve sushi but also chicken teriyaki you can definitely order rice and vegetables without chicken teriyaki. You can also buy snacks in the "OXXO" mini market opposite Hong Kong.
Luvmex.
That fish looks delicious. Have to try it.
The boys probably has a bigger menu than La Perla.
Cheapest place I found that offer fried whole fish for 100 p.
Its located about 20 paces east of McDonalds on the south side of the street.I went yesterday to this restaurant "The Boys" and ordered chicken teriyaki (tortillas free) and Coca Cola (no beer on the menu) 130 pesos or $ 8. They cook well and it was very good. It looks like local cuisine rather for local customers. I will return there for more.
Does anyone know any good Mexican food places in Tijuana and around Hong Kong area that serves vegetarian food?
I am thinking like veggie burritos. I do not eat dairy like milk or cheese because of lactose intolerance but I do eat occasional seafood so I am not vegan.Funny but I don't often see cheese in authentic Mexican food. I wonder if its really an American thing added to Mexican food on our side of the border.
ScatManDoo
03-01-20, 00:08
Funny but I don't often see cheese in authentic Mexican food. I wonder if its really an American thing added to Mexican food on our side of the border.I seem to get a lot of queso blanco served often in Mexican restaurants in Tijuana. When I go into the Sorriano grocery stores I see large quantities and varieties of Mexican brand cheeses they must be selling successfully to Tijuana residents.
A lot of restaurants in Tijuana serve refried beans as a side dish, almost always with a small pinch or two of crumbled white cheese on top (I think that is often called Cotija, and is similar to Parmeson cheese).
Americanized "Mexican Food" in the United States is likely to use cheddar & Monterrey jack cheeses.
I too have noticed that authentic tacos in Mexico do not have cheese, unlike many tacos served in the United States.
Funny but I don't often see cheese in authentic Mexican food. I wonder if its really an American thing added to Mexican food on our side of the border.Slathering dishes with cheddar and jack cheeses is definitely an American thing. But, Mexico has some delicious cheeses. Oaxacan cheese is delicious. You can see the girls "spinning" the big balls of cheese, reminiscent of winding up a ball of yarn, in their street vendor shops. Chihuaua cheese is similar. As SMD said, they put cotija on frijoles and such. It's a Michoacan cheese kinda sorta similar to feta. Sometimes they'll use queso fresco. QF is pretty mild, while cotija is much saltier and stronger tasting. Against all culinary traditions, Mexicans mix cheese and fish quite well. But the whole giant burrito / enchilada thing, covered with red sauce and cheese, is for sure a gringo invention.
BTW, I've not seen cheese in any tacos, but it's common on tortas.
BTW, I've not seen cheese in any tacos, but it's common on tortas.In other parts of Mexico it is very common to order a quesadilla on the street. They are the same as a taco but they grill an open tortilla with cheese before adding the protein. I have yet to see that available in Tijuana.
Captain Solo
03-03-20, 00:11
I am surprised comrade Jackie does not consume a lot of Mexican food. Mexican markets sell may be about 10 different types of cheeses. Mexican tacos is made with only fresh ingredients, no cheese, but quesadillas do have melted white cheese in it, taste like mozarella.
The sea food cart at Bar Gloria serves a shrimp quesadilla, stir-fried shrimp with melted cheese in a soft taco shell. Add cream sauce or salsa as you please. Mexican tacos is made with soft shells while American tacos is made with the crispy corn shell which Mexican call tostada, with ground meats, shredded cheese and sour cream. Got to admit the American tacos taste creamier, better and can be made much quicker with ground meat.
Mexicans serve chopped up seafood, fish, shrimp, octopus and whatever, with salsa on the crispy shell called tostada. One of my wingmen never ate raw seafood, but loves this chopped seafood tostada and consumes large amount each time we are in La Zona. I hate anything chopped or ground up as you don't know what they put in it. I like the shrimp cocteles or shrimp botana, blanched whole shrimp marinated in a vinaigrette with red onion, and hot pepper.
The schoolgirls mariscos cart has fresh seafood. His shrimp cocteles and botanas are probably the freshest and tastiest anywhere, much better than the Mariscos Guerresense cart in Ensenada favored by Anthony Bourdain. A couple Japanese guys living in San Diego would cross the border and buy up his inventory of live clams to take home. The large clams probably cost about $1 a piece in the fish market on calle 6, most time you cannot even find them. He use 4 in a large coctele for 160 pesos so they are not cheap.
KC Questor
03-03-20, 02:12
Slathering dishes with cheddar and jack cheeses is definitely an American thing.
Lots of Germans settled in Mexico and brought their cheese with them. Agreed that it's not the typical American style of smothering foods with melted yellow cheese, but they do use it quite a bit. You find quesadillas all over, and white cheese is crumbled on all kinds of dishes.
Against all culinary traditions, Mexicans mix cheese and fish quite well.
The taco stand at the corner of Coahuila and Constitution grills up delicious shrimp and cheese for tacos. They can do it breaded or not.
You got to try Asian Tasty. Best Chinese food I have ever had. Right across from Ricardo's restaurant on Madero. Wow!This guy is not kidding. Best Chinese I've ever had. The ambiance is kind of boring (typical strip mall Chinese restaurant) but the food is insane and the portions are gigantic. I brought back 3/4's of my general tsao chicken to Zona Norte and gave it to a particularly fucked up looking homeless guy. He seemed excited to take it but then I watched him stuff it vertically into his roller cart and I suspect it ruined all his clothes leaking everywhere before he had a chance to eat it.
LuvMexicanas
03-05-20, 03:16
Thanks for the tip Solo. I enjoyed my meal and such a bargain at just 60 pesos for two big shrimp tacos and a Coke.
noticed all restaurants I have visited in Mexico only have can or bottle soda. Is there no fountain soda in Mexico?I suspect water quality might be an issue.
I have heard good news about Chinese food in Tijuana. Thanks for posting and will need to check out the next time I am down there.
Goyo.
This guy is not kidding. Best Chinese I've ever had. The ambiance is kind of boring (typical strip mall Chinese restaurant) but the food is insane and the portions are gigantic. I brought back 3/4's of my general tsao chicken to Zona Norte and gave it to a particularly fucked up looking homeless guy. He seemed excited to take it but then I watched him stuff it vertically into his roller cart and I suspect it ruined all his clothes leaking everywhere before he had a chance to eat it.
LuvMexicanas
03-06-20, 00:23
You got to try Asian Tasty. Best Chinese food I have ever had. Right across from Ricardo's restaurant on Madero. Wow!I ate at Asian Tasty today. It was a hit in that their execution is strong. It was a miss that their Mongolian Chicken is battered. Their eggroll was okay. The portions are ridiculous. I have a decent appetite and only ate half but that allowed me to give my leftovers to a homeless grandpa who looked down on his luck.
I have heard good news about Chinese food in Tijuana. Thanks for posting and will need to check out the next time I am down there.
Goyo.Depends on what you consider "Chinese food. " If your idea is the traditional "chop suey house" style popular with white folks in the 1960's, then it will be great. But I've yet to see anything resembling "authentic" Chinese food in Tijuana, I. E. Stuff I see the actual Chinese eat. No chicken feet, no noodles, no dumplings, and so forth. I can't speak specifically to Asian Tasty, so perhaps it's different. But General Tso's Chicken is an American invention, much like the fortune cookie. Don't get your hopes up.
P.S. - Mexicali has a much larger Chinese population than Tijuana, FWIW, and is reputed to have better Chinese food.
In other parts of Mexico it is very common to order a quesadilla on the street. They are the same as a taco but they grill an open tortilla with cheese before adding the protein. I have yet to see that available in Tijuana.The pix are on my phone, so I can't upload one at this moment. They are easy to find, and my friend ordered two last night at Tres Salsas in Las Ahumaderas.
Guy at work just told me about 7 Dreams near Rio Mall to check out. Just wanted to pass on the info in case anyone has heard of it?
Goyo.
LuvMexicanas
03-06-20, 17:17
Depends on what you consider "Chinese food. " If your idea is the traditional "chop suey house" style popular with white folks in the 1960's, then it will be great. But I've yet to see anything resembling "authentic" Chinese food in Tijuana, I. E. Stuff I see the actual Chinese eat. No chicken feet, no noodles, no dumplings, and so forth. I can't speak specifically to Asian Tasty, so perhaps it's different. But General Tso's Chicken is an American invention, much like the fortune cookie. Don't get your hopes up.
P.S. - Mexicali has a much larger Chinese population than Tijuana, FWIW, and is reputed to have better Chinese food.The funny thing is the fortune inside the cookie is in English. Also, high level, the food is bastardized for the local palate even more so than your typical Chinese restaurant in the States. I can't speak for all several hundred Chinese restaurants in Mexicali, but the one I ate at was pretty authentic with an entire array of noodle soup dishes.
The only Chinese I will eat in Tijuana is at Chan's. It is very expensive but the closest to NYC Chinese food I have found in SD and Tijuana.
The other places are downright disgusting and places get closed down by the health department all the time. Just last week there were closures listed in the local paper.
Mexicali has a much larger Chinese population than Tijuana, FWIW, and is reputed to have better Chinese food.More than that, Mexicali has its own Mexican-Chinese cuisine!
https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/04/16/399637724/the-chinese-mexican-cuisine-born-of-u-s-prejudice
EagleRoamer
03-18-20, 09:43
Thanks to Solo's recommendation, I went to Mariscos a couple of times and tried some of their dishes.
A) tried the seafood soup, seafood quesadilla and soda combo. For 115 p. Lots of seafood. Good value.
B) the fried fish for 80 p. Delicious and good value.
EagleRoamer
03-18-20, 09:51
Just 10 paces east of Mariscos there is a small hole on the wall restaurant.
That serves chicken. 1/4 chicken and sides for only 40 peso.
I was expecting the chicken to be dried out having been on the grill for a long time but was pleasantly surprised, the chicken was tasty and was not dried out.
EagleRoamer
03-18-20, 09:55
Good value.
Captain Solo
03-18-20, 23:43
Hi Eagle,
That fried fish with scales and long fins at El Choforo looks like a Tilapia, which has a grassy taste and allegedly a bottom feeder with high contamination content. Will ask them next time.
The fried fish at Titos is a scaleless ocean rock fish with clean, tasty, chewy meat, better value for the same price.
Just 10 paces east of Mariscos there is a small hole on the wall restaurant.
That serves chicken. 1/4 chicken and sides for only 40 peso.
I was expecting the chicken to be dried out having been on the grill for a long time but was pleasantly surprised, the chicken was tasty and was not dried out.Mexicans really really really know how to make chicken.
Captain Solo
03-22-20, 20:50
Jackie,
Mexicans would marinade chicken pieces with salt, sugar, cummin then slow grill them over low heat, like 200 F so fluid does not drip out but is absorbed into the meat and slowly dry out. I have seen fancy US restaurants slow grill quails and pheasants the same way, keeping them over low heat all day until customers order, then quickly searing them to serve.
The Philippinos' way is also very delicious, marinading a few hours then quickly flip whole chicken over high charcoal heat. The meat is juicy and tasty. I was sitting in a shop on Walking Street in LOS Angeles City, ordered half a grill chicken grilled over charcoal on the street, making lots of smoke, eating with white rice, washed down with Man Miguel. It was delicious, ended up eating the whole chicken. You can also use the rotisserie in gas grills. The chicken is self basting so remains juicy and tasty.
Captain Solo
03-23-20, 09:51
I know you pervs only want to talk about girls and sex, sex, sex. But good food is equally important, and most guys in this site don't have anyone cook for them.
Grilling takes longer time and is more suitable for large group of people. It's quicker and tastier to pan fry the chicken in oil and butter.
Slice the chicken about half inch thick. Marinade in the spices you want, roll it in flour then starch, then fry in oil and butter. Frying gives it a creamy taste, smoky flavor and crispy texture. Grilling tends to be plain.
There was an old cart that sold this red sea food soup that would help you recover faster for your next street girl or bar girl. The cart use to be near one end of the street or another. Last time I went to Tijuana, I couldn't find a cart that sold that soup anymore. Does anyone know if there is a cart that sells food or soup that helps you recover faster?
ScatManDoo
04-29-20, 20:04
There was an old cart that sold this red sea food soup that would help you recover faster for your next street girl or bar girl. The cart use to be near one end of the street or another. Last time I went to Tijuana, I couldn't find a cart that sold that soup anymore. Does anyone know if there is a cart that sells food or soup that helps you recover faster?It relocated to the sidewalk in front of the Playboy Mansion.
Captain Solo
04-29-20, 23:54
Duncan.
Try Mexican mariscos coctele, raw oyster, clam, cockles, blanched shrimp or any combination thereof, marinaded in lime juice, hot sauce and salsa. It's reportedly called Mexican Viagra.
The cart at the School Girl corner has very good mariscos, fresh, tasty with added benefits of ogling sexy school girls while you eat hehe.
I usually order a 50-peso shrimp coctele, before hitting the bars. It's delicious and filling, balances out the beers but is light enough so I can do multiple sessions of hand to hand combat with the chicas.
Just a heads up, not a Tijuana regular but did Mon., Tues. Trip. Parked near outlet mall, USA side. Taco Tues. Roach coach truck in lot. $1.50 Tues. Tacos, fish and birrea both excellent, great service, got extras to go at lunchtime and no other customers.
WeKilledKenny
05-11-20, 04:35
Came across this article which has the main elements of Medellin mongering in 1 place.
https://singlemansparadise.com/13-important-tips-for-mongering-in-medellin-colombia/..Unless the situation changed, I thought Uber was illegal. When I did use them, I was told to be discrete due to cops and taxi drivers.
Cap!
Downtown Centro is very similar to Zona Norte. Food is better in Zona Norte though (Sorry Colombia). But Colombian potatoes are the bomb. Veracruz and Raudal (SW areas near Botero Plaza) are a lot like crusing the Coahuilla alley and streets near Cascadas. If lucky, you will find those gems as I have. If not, then you get the jail baits, trannies, junkies, and etc. Fase Dos, La Isla, and Gustos would be similar to visiting Hong Kong and Adelitas. The biggest difference are the Centro "Pump-and-go" casas in Medellin. Enter a casa, host explains prices which are conveniently posted on the wall, pick a girl from the lineup, pay for time (30 or 60 min), head to room. Tip the girl, and leave. Keep in mind, some casas charge a drink and / or a viewing fee if you don't choose a girl. And New Life exclusively charges by the timer afterwards. I never had a problem paying for my overtime in New Life. Before I went up with a girl, one guy shouted at the cashier for being charged an hour when he wanted 30 minutes. I know it was an hour because I finished a 30 minute session and beers with some Wisconsin mongers.
Went by Tijuana Tillys by the Jai Alai palace this week. Restaurant is selling burritos of various types to go for 20 pesos outside by the front door at the north side of the restaurant. Noticed that there is seating available in front of the Jai Alai Palace to the south side and that another dude was eating a take out meal from Tijuana Tillys, so I bought a machaca burrito and sat down at an empty table next door to eat. Went back a day later and tried their regular breakfast burrito for around 100 pesos plus a OJ and carrot juice Smoothy. If you are looking for a sit down restaurant, this is as close as you can get right now. Good burritos, enchiladas etc with convenient patio seating with a number of tables and seats out through the south door of the restaurant.
Dickus Maximus
05-14-20, 23:46
Food is better in Zona Norte though (Sorry Colombia)I disagree. Medellin is a very cosmopolitan city with a huge variety of food choices. It has excellent food that is much less expensive then in Mexico. Not saying Mexican food is not good, I just think the choices and quality were better in Medellin.
Don't go to Costa Rica for the food, though. Horribly expensive and flavorless.
Went by Tijuana Tillys by the Jai Alai palace this week. Restaurant is selling burritos of various types to go for 20 pesos outside by the front door at the north side of the restaurant. Noticed that there is seating available in front of the Jai Alai Palace to the south side and that another dude was eating a take out meal from Tijuana Tillys, so I bought a machaca burrito and sat down at an empty table next door to eat. Went back a day later and tried their regular breakfast burrito for around 100 pesos plus a OJ and carrot juice Smoothy. If you are looking for a sit down restaurant, this is as close as you can get right now. Good burritos, enchiladas etc with convenient patio seating with a number of tables and seats out through the south door of the restaurant.Any idea if and when restaurants will re-open?
LuvMexicanas
05-15-20, 05:58
I disagree. Medellin is a very cosmopolitan city with a huge variety of food choices. It has excellent food that is much less expensive then in Mexico. Not saying Mexican food is not good, I just think the choices and quality were better in Medellin.
Don't go to Costa Rica for the food, though. Horribly expensive and flavorless.It seems odd to argue different types of cuisine. It's like comparing apples and oranges. If you like Mexican food then you'll prefer Tijuana. If you like Colombian food then you'll choose Medellin. I like tacos literally and figuratively so you know my choice. Nothing better than a chicharron taco and a tasty Mexicana taco for my personal taste.
Dickus Maximus
05-15-20, 21:27
It seems odd to argue different types of cuisine. It's like comparing apples and oranges. If you like Mexican food then you'll prefer Tijuana. If you like Colombian food then you'll choose Medellin. I like tacos literally and figuratively so you know my choice. Nothing better than a chicharron taco and a tasty Mexicana taco for my personal taste.Not trying to argue that Mexican food isn't good and I'm not sure what exactly Colombian food is. My point was there is a huge variety at a good price.
I'll bet we could both agree that the food in Costa Rica sucks, though.
BodyAnybody
05-15-20, 23:25
Not trying to argue that Mexican food isn't good and I'm not sure what exactly Colombian food is. My point was there is a huge variety at a good price.
I'll bet we could both agree that the food in Costa Rica sucks, though.This is really interesting to me. I grew up in so cal and have spent time in Mexico, so Mexican food is my idea of home cooking. I never even imagined that food in other parts of Latin America would he different or even worse.
I totally agree with you about variety. If I can get Mexican, Mediterranean, Indian and Japanese all in one city, that's a huge draw.
Captain Solo
05-15-20, 23:48
Cuba, Colombia and Argentina seem to eat Spanish cuisine, which is very bland, not using any spices. The fancy Parilla in BS As would have a dozen carcasses of different animals on standing racks, slowly grilling around a wood fire right behind glass-front windows. They serve grilled meats plain, without even salt or pepper. When you ask for condiments, they look at you like you are crazy. That's their way of enjoying the plain taste and flavor of grilled meat. Got to admit steaks in Argentina are excellent, tender, juicy, creamy, tasty, full of beefy and grassy aromas.
Argentinians mostly meats and empenadas. Restaurants serve mostly meats, very little sea food. After a whole week of meats, I was hungry for sea foods and searched all over BS As, then had to take the train to China town, but also very little sea food.
Right next door, Brazil's cuisine is based on African cuisine; their grilled meats are spicy and tasty. The churrascaria serve hot grilled meats on pokes with all kinds of condiments. Their seafood is also delicious.
Mexican eat grilled meats rolled up in corn tortillas with salsa and condiments. Their meats are usually over grilled to death. The taco al pastor grill marinated pork on a rotating spindle until it sizzles. Surprisingly Mexican seafood is very good, cocteles of raw shell fish in lime juice and salsa, tostada of chopped raw fish on fried tortillas. The best tacos stand is at the Coahuila corner West of HK; s front door. The best sea food stand is at the School Girl corner.
Lots of good food cheap at the Cathedral's plaza, 1 block South of the alley, and in the trinket alley next to hotel Nelson.
Rainman306
05-16-20, 03:47
From my 3 prior visits to Zona Norte in Tijuana and trying my best to navigate the street level function on Google Maps I don't see any plaza with multiple restaurants 1 block South of the Alley or even 2-3 blocks either direction of the Alley in case I'm getting my North and South mixed up.
Is this plaza of restaurants relatively new? The Google Maps view could be up to 10 years dated. Are all the restaurants under 1 roof or down some narrow alley?
Captain Solo
05-16-20, 04:04
Surrounding the Cathedral Plaza are many restaurants.
My favorite is El Choforo Mariscos at the North East corner, intersection Ninos and Calle 1. Delicious combination seafood quesadilla, broth and sodas for 55 pesos. Cocteles and grilled fish are also good. Across the plaza are a few others, seafood combinations for 40 pesos, but food not fresh or good.
Inside the Mercado Municipal are about 10 tacos places, some serve goat meat and mutton. These places are popular and packed with locals, prices are higher.
The trinket alley next to the Mc Donalds on Calle 1 also has many good restaurants.
From my 3 prior visits to Zona Norte in Tijuana and trying my best to navigate the street level function on Google Maps I don't see any plaza with multiple restaurants 1 block South of the Alley or even 2-3 blocks either direction of the Alley in case I'm getting my North and South mixed up.
Is this plaza of restaurants relatively new? The Google Maps view could be up to 10 years dated. Are all the restaurants under 1 roof or down some narrow alley?In the Cathedral Plaza to the right of the bathrooms is an indoor food market no windows or doors. You couldn't pay me to eat at one of those places.
There is a bizarre alley / cul de sac of restaurants near the Cathedral. The general experience is like running a gauntlet of "talons" or salesmen. The restaurants at the entrance of the alley get most of the business and the talons who work for them are very insistent you do not go any further to check out the remote restaurants in the back. The "talons" or salesmen trying to get you into their restaurant have the pushy insistent vibe of time share salesmen who are willing to do anything short of killing you and turning you into tacos to get you into their joint. Went there once. . . No repeats. Better off walking to Revo and going to Restaurante 58 or Tijuana Tillys or Ricardos. Much better relaxed vibe.
From my 3 prior visits to Zona Norte in Tijuana and trying my best to navigate the street level function on Google Maps I don't see any plaza with multiple restaurants 1 block South of the Alley or even 2-3 blocks either direction of the Alley in case I'm getting my North and South mixed up.
Is this plaza of restaurants relatively new? The Google Maps view could be up to 10 years dated. Are all the restaurants under 1 roof or down some narrow alley?
Captain Solo
05-16-20, 18:37
Mercado Municipal is probably the oldest market in Tijuana, right next to the Cathedral. The food court inside has about 10 small restaurants, serving tacos and seafood. There were signs offering Chivos (goat) tacos and birria. We wanted to try those but they were not available. The touts were aggressive, just like those at the trinket alley next to hotel Nelson. Prices are high, about double street prices, but most places were crowded with families and kids, so they must be doing something right or the food good. This place may not be a fancy venue but where you can sample authentic Mexican lifestyles.
If you want food with alcohol on the sidewalk and people watching, the trinket alley is a lively place with about 10 restaurants with large menus of all kinds of Mexican food.
On the Liberty trail near the Wax Museum and Pharmacia Piri there are a couple restaurants with palm-roof palapas on the sidewalk selling 3 tacos for 1 $. It used to be fun eating spicy tacos, flirting with hot meseras, washing down with cold beers on the sidewalk on hot weekends, ogling hotties shopping for trinkets and fake jewelries. The Liberty trail and the Mercado Artesennia used to be crowded with tourists walking across the border, but have gone deserted after about 2008.
Captain Solo
05-18-20, 09:36
https://www.yahoo.com/news/mexicans-dying-adulterated-alcohol-beer-runs-dry-204445975.html
Romáand Ortega, Iván Duarte y Germán Campos AFP May 17,2020, 1:44 PM PDT.
Much of Mexico has run out of beer after factories producing liquor and beer were shut down, along with other non-essential firms (AFP Photo / Rodrigo Arangua).
Mexico's largest beer producers, Grupo Modelo -- which makes the popular Corona beer -- and Heineken, which makes Sol, halted production in early April 2020, leading to beer shortages throughout the country (AFP Photo / Rodrigo Arangua).
The first of at least 121 deaths in recent weeks occurred at the end of April in the western state of Jalisco, almost exactly a month after the government declared a health emergency over the spread of COVID-19.
Much of Mexico has run out of beer after factories producing liquor and beer were shut down, along with other non-essential firms.
Beer stocks were practically depleted within a month, and in some areas the prices of what was left doubled, according to industry sources.
Many of the 53 deaths in central Puebla province have been linked to a wake where people drank moonshine containing methanol -- a wood alcohol that in non-lethal doses can cause blindness and liver damage.
Twenty-three people died in the hours following the gathering in the town of Chiconcuautla, according to authorities.
The town's mayor said the popular "refino" drink, made from sugarcane, had been adulterated.
German Hernandez said his father died after being poisoned by a drink known locally as "tejon" -- a blend of brandy with tejocote fruit (a type of hawthorn), in the Puebla town of Cacaloxuchitl.
"They sell it in the stores, and you can buy it and take it out. My father began trembling and feeling weak. He told us he felt bad, and we took him to the hospital," Hernandez told AFP.
"This has never happened before."
Deaths have also been recorded in the central state of Morelos and Yucatan and Veracruz in the east.
- Mafia trade -.
Gangs specializing in bootleg booze are trying to take advantage of the lack of alternative alcohol sources during the shutdown.
"They usually have very well-structured mafias, and some escape the surveillance of the authorities," Ricardo Cardenas of the Federal Commission for Protection against Sanitary Risks told AFP.
"We presume that, as a result of this shortage and demand being very high, some people are offering or trying to sell methanol instead of ethyl alcohol," said Denis de Santiago, head of Sanitary Risks in Jalisco.
Methanol is used in fuel, solvents and antifreeze.
The country's largest beer producers, Grupo Modelo -- which makes the popular Corona beer -- and Heineken, which makes Sol, halted production in early April.
Alcohol sales have been banned in some states, including Yucatan. In others, alcoholic beverages can only be purchased at certain times.
Some drinks companies have switched production to antibacterial gel that they are donating to the federal government and health workers.
- 'Who would have thought?' -
In Yucatan, where 38 people have died so far, victims unknowingly drank methanol in their usual "pajaretes" -- a common cocktail that includes milk, coffee, vanilla and brand-name sugarcane alcohol.
Humberto Macias, 36, said he saw three of his relatives die within days of each other after drinking a pajarete cocktail, made using a trusted brand of alcohol.
"We had always drunk it, including myself, many people. Who would have thought it was like this?" Macias said.
In the Yucatan peninsula town of Acanceh, seven people have died from alcohol poisoning.
"It's the first time I've heard of a case like this. I don't remember anything similar," the town's mayor Felipe Medina told AFP.
In Veracruz, Morelos and Yucatan, investigators are still trying to determine what drinks the victims consumed.
DannyDavis
06-05-20, 19:36
Does anyone know if Mariscos La Perla is open? It's on the corner diagonally across from HK. Great food if you haven't tried it. Just wondered if anyone going down to Tijuana has seen it open.
Tito's Mariscos and LOS Arco's fish restaurants are open though. Think there is a Tito's branch restaurant within walking distance up toward's the Cathedral to the right. Google for more info.
Does anyone know if Mariscos La Perla is open? It's on the corner diagonally across from HK. Great food if you haven't tried it. Just wondered if anyone going down to Tijuana has seen it open.
This breaks my heart. A little excerpt from El Imparcial the local newspaper:
" Restaurateurs ready to reopen 50% of their businesses in BC.
Canirac estimates that 35% of the nearly 10,000 restaurants that operated in the State before the pandemic will never reopen. ".
Captain Solo
06-09-20, 18:23
Yep.
It breaks my heart too that the livelihood and happiness of billions people in the world are ruined by the indiscretion and manipulation by China.
It's sad to see people in Tijuana so glum and hopeless.
Captain Solo
07-10-20, 21:28
This place looks nice; the food looks delicious, huge empanadas for $1, sea foods about $5-8, pastas about $5, Arrachera flank steak about $10. Argentinians are very serious about their beef.
It has 5 star rating from both Tripadvisor and Yelp. Now we don't have to take long-ass flights to Argentina to sample Porteros' food.
Tucumano looks like a nice, exotic place, nearby within 10-minute walk from La Zona, not too expensive, to take your favorite chicas for food, drinks, romance before all out hot, sexy sessions full GFEs in bed. Will try it ASAP. Tijuana is an excellent place for hot girls and good food.
This place looks nice; the food looks delicious, huge empanadas for $1, sea foods about $5-8, pastas about $5, Arrachera flank steak about $10. Argentinians are very serious about their beef.
It has 5 star rating from both Tripadvisor and Yelp. Now we don't have to take long-ass flights to Argentina to sample Porteros' food.
Tucumano looks like a nice, exotic place, nearby within 10-minute walk from La Zona, not too expensive, to take your favorite chicas for food, drinks, romance before all out hot, sexy sessions full GFEs in bed. Will try it ASAP. Tijuana is an excellent place for hot girls and good food.This is the place that Baxter Slade always recommends.
Captain Solo
07-11-20, 06:37
Artiste.
I went off Travv's recommendation. He is known to have better taste and is a more reliable food critic.
Captain Solo
07-16-20, 21:31
Churrascaria Do Brasil opens both locations in Gallerias and Zona Rio today. The new place on Ave de LOS Heroes is across from Rio Mall, within 1 or 2 miles of La Zona. Apparently they spread out tables for social distancing and are anxious to resume business.
This place is a AYCE Brazil grill, serving some of the juiciest, tastiest cuts of beef, pork, mutton and sea food for cheap, like $11 for dinner. I went to a few Churrascaria in Rio, Sao Paolo, LOS Angeles, OC but I think this place serves much juicier and tastier beef and pork. Las Pampas is another Churrascaria nearby but their meats tend to be overcooked and dry.
Who want to go to Tijuana to party and have some hot sex with the honeys, hit Churrascarria Do Brasil for a good meal, then go back to La Zona for more hot sex?
https://www.facebook.com/churrascariadobrasilmx/
Churrascaria Do Brasil July 15,2020.
Thank you very much for all the support and solidarity shown during this new stage we are adapting to, we are proud to inform you that Steak Do Brasil of Galerías Hipódromo officially reopens its doors TOMORROW July 16.
Steak Do Brasil, it's back!
• Help us comply with each of the established hygiene measures and protocols.
Churrascaria Do Brasil July 15 2020.
You can now go to the Rio Zona branch or order at home to enjoy all our cuts and continue living that experience of Brazil as you prefer, complying and following the goal each of the cleaning and hygiene protocols established by the Ministry of Cheers, giving you a ′8242; Safe Table ".
• Free shipping within 7 km round of Churrascaria Do Brazil, Rio Zone.
• Shipping 7 km or more $ 50.00 pesos.
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LuvMexicanas
07-17-20, 01:14
Thanks Cap. This is definitely on the list of places I intend to try when I'm there in two weeks.
Sounds like a good excuse for an adventure down there. $11. Really? Wow. I got a dentist app coming up in SD so need to stay low and healthy for the next couple weeks but up for it after that.
Churrascaria Do Brasil opens both locations in Gallerias and Zona Rio today. The new place on Ave de LOS Heroes is across from Rio Mall, within 1 or 2 miles of La Zona. Apparently they spread out tables for social distancing and are anxious to resume business.
This place is a AYCE Brazil grill, serving some of the juiciest, tastiest cuts of beef, pork, mutton and sea food for cheap, like $11 for dinner. I went to a few Churrascaria in Rio, Sao Paolo, LOS Angeles, OC but I think this place serves much juicier and tastier beef and pork. Las Pampas is another Churrascaria nearby but their meats tend to be overcooked and dry.
Who want to go to Tijuana to party and have some hot sex with the honeys, hit Churrascarria Do Brasil for a good meal, then go back to La Zona for more hot sex?
https://www.facebook.com/churrascariadobrasilmx/
Churrascaria Do Brasil July 15,2020..
Dcrist0527
07-17-20, 14:07
Thanks for sharing. Looks like I'll be heading there, or to Pampas, tonight.
Churrascaria Do Brasil opens both locations in Gallerias and Zona Rio today. The new place on Ave de LOS Heroes is across from Rio Mall, within 1 or 2 miles of La Zona. Apparently they spread out tables for social distancing and are anxious to resume business.
This place is a AYCE Brazil grill, serving some of the juiciest, tastiest cuts of beef, pork, mutton and sea food for cheap, like $11 for dinner. I went to a few Churrascaria in Rio, Sao Paolo, LOS Angeles, OC but I think this place serves much juicier and tastier beef and pork. Las Pampas is another Churrascaria nearby but their meats tend to be overcooked and dry.
Who want to go to Tijuana to party and have some hot sex with the honeys, hit Churrascarria Do Brasil for a good meal, then go back to La Zona for more hot sex?
https://www.facebook.com/churrascariadobrasilmx/
Churrascaria Do Brasil July 15,2020..
Captain Solo
07-17-20, 18:42
You can have free delivery to the hotel in La Zona. Imagine eating up all that juicy and tender meats with you favorite girls in bed hehe.
I suppose you can instruct them to include specific cuts of meats. The picanha top sirloin chunks are juicy and tasty, apparently Brazilians' favorite cut, also filete Mignon, Costilla, Cowboy, lengua ect.
Price is 240 pesos Mon through Friday after 6 PM, 325 pesos on weekend.
You can now go to the Rio Zona branch or order at home to enjoy all our cuts and continue living that experience of Brazil as you prefer, complying and following the goal each of the cleaning and hygiene protocols established by the Ministry of Cheers, giving you a ′8242; Safe Table ".
• Free shipping within 7 km round of Churrascaria Do Brazil, Rio Zone.
• Shipping 7 km or more $ 50.00 pesos.
LuvMexicanas
07-18-20, 00:26
You can have free delivery to the hotel in La Zona. Imagine eating up all that juicy and tender meats with you favorite girls in bed hehe.
I suppose you can instruct them to include specific cuts of meats. The picanha top sirloin chunks are juicy and tasty, apparently Brazilians' favorite cut, also filete Mignon, Costilla, Cowboy, lengua ect.
Price is 240 pesos Mon through Friday after 6 PM, 325 pesos on weekend.
You can now go to the Rio Zona branch or order at home to enjoy all our cuts and continue living that experience of Brazil as you prefer, complying and following the goal each of the cleaning and hygiene protocols established by the Ministry of Cheers, giving you a ′8242; Safe Table ".
Free shipping within 7 km round of Churrascaria Do Brazil, Rio Zone.
Shipping 7 km or more $ 50.00 pesos.I believe the pricing you mentioned is Monday through Thursday. As for meat in bed, I don't want any other meat in bed but my own so she can be hungry for it. Hehe.
Captain Solo
07-18-20, 06:34
Luvmex,
Hope she doesn't prefer breakfast sausage over a salami hehe.
LuvMexicanas
07-18-20, 16:24
Luvmex,
Hope she doesn't prefer breakfast sausage over a salami hehe.Regardless what she prefers, she'll get some additional calories from leche. Jajaja!
Captain Solo
07-26-20, 18:44
https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/25/business/restaurants-reopen-coronavirus-shutdown-trnd/index.html
Yikes! Yelp says 60% of restaurant Covid-19 closures are permanent.
By Jay Croft, CNN Updated 2:26 PM ET, Sat July 25,2020.
(CNN) A new national survey spells more bad news for the restaurant industry.
Sixty percent of restaurants that shut down during the pandemic are now closed for good, says the report from Yelp, the online service that provides crowd-sourced reviews.
"The restaurant industry now reflects the highest total business closures, recently surpassing retail," Yelp says.
Many have tried to adapt with online ordering, curbside pickup and home delivery.
As of July 10, Yelp found 26,160 total restaurant closures, an increase of 2,179 since June 15.
Of all the closed restaurants in July, 15,770 have permanently closed (60% accounting for 2,956 more permanent closures, Yelp says. That's a 23% increase since June 15.
Emily Catalon runs GoodFoodPittsburgh.com and has been following opening and closing trends there.
"It is on the brink of devastation, honestly," she told affiliate KDKA.
But the restaurant business is notoriously difficult in ordinary times, too -- with high competition and low profit margins, says Caleb Spivak, whose What Now Media Group covers retail and restaurants via WhatNowAtlanta.com and WhatNowLosAngeles.com.
"It's still too early to say for some of them why they permanently closed," Spivak told CNN. "A lot of these restaurants were already struggling. "
https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/25/business/restaurants-reopen-coronavirus-shutdown-trnd/index.html
Yikes! Yelp says 60% of restaurant Covid-19 closures are permanent.
By Jay Croft, CNN Updated 2:26 PM ET, Sat July 25,2020.
(CNN) A new national survey spells more bad news for the restaurant industry.
Sixty percent of restaurants that shut down during the pandemic are now closed for good, says the report from Yelp, the online service that provides crowd-sourced reviews.
"The restaurant industry now reflects the highest total business closures, recently surpassing retail," Yelp says.
Many have tried to adapt with online ordering, curbside pickup and home delivery.
As of July 10, Yelp found 26,160 total restaurant closures, an increase of 2,179 since June 15.
Of all the closed restaurants in July, 15,770 have permanently closed (60% accounting for 2,956 more permanent closures, Yelp says. That's a 23% increase since June 15.
Emily Catalon runs GoodFoodPittsburgh.com and has been following opening and closing trends there.
"It is on the brink of devastation, honestly," she told affiliate KDKA.
But the restaurant business is notoriously difficult in ordinary times, too -- with high competition and low profit margins, says Caleb Spivak, whose What Now Media Group covers retail and restaurants via WhatNowAtlanta.com and WhatNowLosAngeles.com.
"It's still too early to say for some of them why they permanently closed," Spivak told CNN. "A lot of these restaurants were already struggling. "Hopefully a new stream of Take Out only places will fill the void. I see many take out places in my area in North County still doing good business.
Captain Solo
07-30-20, 18:01
Wed afternoon restaurants in the trinket alley next to hotel Nelson were all closed. I walked South on Ninos Heroes.
A small restaurant on Ninos serves a delicious Caldo de Rez, soup made with beef ribs and vegetable, but only for breakfast and lunch, not after 1 PM, damn.
At the Cathedral plaza, El Choforo was open. They have ropes across the doors but have dine in. You have to stop, have your temp read and clean your hands with sanitizer before entering. Tables are spaced out, only 6 left, and very few diners.
The seafood here is fresh and tasty, way better than La Perla. Prices are even lower than food stands, combo of 2 shrimp tacos plus a soda for 50 pesos, combo of a large mariscos quesadilla, a cup of consome and a soda, only 55 pesos, shrimp cocteles 50 to 100 pesos, plus other dishes. Their food is fresh, not frozen Costco's. This place is one of my favorites for seafood. I usually buy a few beers from the tienda across the street to drink with their food.
Even small restaurants in Tijuana are well equipped with skin thermometers and hand sanitizers. Tijuana's businesses appear more serious and better equipped to contain the spreading of CoVid-19 compared to Caifornia's.
Captain Solo
08-27-20, 18:24
I haven't been back to this excellent grilled meat feast since CorVid.
https://www.facebook.com/churrascariadobrasilmx/
They are open at both locations. Their facebook says 255-peso VIP special ($12) is available Mon to Thur 6 PM until midnight, only at the Hippodromo location about 2 miles further South on Aquacaliente. The Zona Rio location has outdoor seatings, not sure if it has the VIP special, but full price is only 345 pesos or $15 noon to midnight, so you can have long lunch here.
Their grilled meats are tender, juicy, tasty, full of beef aroma, delicious, better than the places I was in Sao Paulo. The salad bar is excellent fresh vegetables, pastas and different kinds of cheese. We can have AYCE dinner for $12, washing down with cold beers, in between chasing hot girls in La Zona. Any bros want to go, let me know.
ClamSlammer
08-27-20, 20:38
I like both Churascaria Do and Mr. Pampas but I'll wait a while before I go back. Be aware that they now both have salad bar attendants. The bar is now roped off and you must stand at a distance and wait for the attendant to come by. You then walk around the bar and tell the attendant which items you wish for him to put on your plate. It's a PIA now. Meat is still good though, better at Churascaria in Hipodromo.
KC Questor
08-27-20, 22:50
Can you imagine the uproar if a restaurant in the US tried to charge more for men than for women? I remember when a catering company got in trouble because they had two different options for events: $10 per person for regular meals or $12 per person for larger portions. They recommended the larger portions for groups with a lot of men, and some people took that to mean they were charging men more. They got so much hate and bad press they had to shut down.
ScatManDoo
08-27-20, 23:26
Can you imagine the uproar if a restaurant in the US tried to charge more for men than for women? Like a bar & grill with free admission or discounted drinks for women on ladies night?
KC Questor
08-28-20, 00:45
Like a bar & grill with free admission or discounted drinks for women on ladies night?Ladies night is already problematic for a lot of places -- even illegal in some states (https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/04/should-men-pay-more-at-all-you-can-eat-buffets/360393/). But I'm talking about an actual menu item in a restaurant with two different prices listed. I've never seen that in the US. I'd love to see a Jack Sprat-type couple go in, where a scrawny guy had to pay more while his wife ate an entire water buffalo worth of meat. Maybe they should charge customers by the pound?
Captain Solo
08-28-20, 07:05
A few cheap guys may have entertained the idea of a sex change to cash in on women's discounts at bars, clubs, restaurants.
Captain Solo
08-28-20, 23:33
To escape So Cal's CoVid boredom, we are going down to Tijuana for dinner at Churrascaria do Brasil.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ-zmlJINdE
Will pop a couple girls, go to dinner for all those sweet meats, then come back popping a few more sweet girls.
To escape So Cal's CoVid boredom, we are going down to Tijuana for dinner at Churrascaria do Brasil.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ-zmlJINdE
Will pop a couple girls, go to dinner for all those sweet meats, then come back popping a few more sweet girls.I planned on trying to make it down tomorrow, any chance you will be in the area tomorrow? For me to try and get there today would be a bit tough.
I haven't been back to this excellent grilled meat feast since CorVid. https://www.facebook.com/churrascariadobrasilmx/
Wow, How did I not know about this place 4 min from my Doctor? Might have to try it out next weekend.
Captain Solo
08-29-20, 04:44
Slicknaz.
We are going Sunday afternoon for dinner, after church, lengthy confessions, hang out in clubs, suck down beers, cruise streets, pop a few girls ect. , get ready for a big feast.
If you are around Sunday afternoon, you are welcomed to join us for a seriously delicious feast of grilled meats and seafood.
I planned on trying to make it down tomorrow, any chance you will be in the area tomorrow? For me to try and get there today would be a bit tough.
I planned on trying to make it down tomorrow, any chance you will be in the area tomorrow? For me to try and get there today would be a bit tough.
Slicknaz.
We are going Sunday afternoon for dinner, after church, lengthy confessions, hang out in clubs, suck down beers, cruise streets, pop a few girls ect. , get ready for a big feast.
If you are around Sunday afternoon, you are welcomed to join us for a seriously delicious feast of grilled meats and seafood.
I planned on trying to make it down tomorrow, any chance you will be in the area tomorrow? For me to try and get there today would be a bit tough.I will be around for a few hours Sunday maybe I can make it by. What time are you thinking about having dinner? I'll be with a friend and wearing red and gray if I'm able to make it.
Captain Solo
08-31-20, 20:02
Sorry your post was too late. You should get the membership so PM will go instantly.
I went with a bro 6 PM for the best selection. The third guy chickened out, preferred communal dinner of fish tacos with street girls on Consitucion.
We changed into long pants and polo shirts to meet the dress code. The place is on Paseos de LOS Heroes, opposite Zona Rio mall, at the rotary of the V monument, about 1 mile from La Zona, Gave the car to valet parking. He called ahead to the head waitress, 5 minutes wait. The place was nice, clean, classy, tables have been placed 6 feet apart including those in the veranda looking out to the V monument. There were about 30 people including a few families with kids. The salad buffet had been roped off with attendants serving your plates. It was not as varied and abundant as in the past.
We ordered beers and started to get meats servings. There were many cuts of beef, pork, chicken and seafood. The meats were tender, tasty and delicious. We ate a lot. However, before CoVid the scene was far livelier with lots more diners and waiters frequently serving more cuts of meats. Quality and variety did go down with fewer diners and smaller operation. Also they were playing a thumping dance music fairly loud on speakers, very annoying compared to the classic live string quartets playing love music. I missed the excellent food and classy experiences in both Churras and Mr Pampas pre CoVid.
BrotherMouzone
09-02-20, 23:57
Sorry your post was too late. You should get the membership so PM will go instantly.
I went with a bro 6 PM for the best selection. The third guy chickened out, preferred communal dinner of fish tacos with street girls on Consitucion.
We changed into long pants and polo shirts to meet the dress code. The place is on Paseos de LOS Heroes, opposite Zona Rio mall, at the rotary of the V monument, about 1 mile from La Zona, Gave the car to valet parking. He called ahead to the head waitress, 5 minutes wait. The place was nice, clean, classy, tables have been placed 6 feet apart including those in the veranda looking out to the V monument. There were about 30 people including a few families with kids. The salad buffet had been roped off with attendants serving your plates. It was not as varied and abundant as in the past.
We ordered beers and started to get meats servings. There were many cuts of beef, pork, chicken and seafood. The meats were tender, tasty and delicious. We ate a lot. However, before CoVid the scene was far livelier with lots more diners and waiters frequently serving more cuts of meats. Quality and variety did go down with fewer diners and smaller operation. Also they were playing a thumping dance music fairly loud on speakers, very annoying compared to the classic live string quartets playing love music. I missed the excellent food and classy experiences in both Churras and Mr Pampas pre CoVid.There's a dress code there? I recall going on Sunday night this past July 4th weekend close to their closing time with a t-shirt and shorts on and it was all good. Went to the same location you went to also, basically across the street from the Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT).
Captain Solo
09-03-20, 01:41
BrotherMouzone.
The place is described as trendy and upscale where upper-crust Mexicans and families dress up and go for special occasions. Their web site does list dress code as "smart casuals."
Nice, clean shorts and T-shirts are OK, as long as you don't disrespect the rest of the clienteles with shabby clothes like cholos.
Captain Solo
09-04-20, 04:13
Churrasscaria do Brasil charges only 45 pesos for premium beers and has a long list of good wines from $15 to $50 a bottle, very good deals.
But last Sunday the meats were not fresh and sweet with beefy aromas. I could smell spoiling odors and taste the sour taste of spoiled meats. The grilled octopus was mushy and tasteless like they had been boiled, not grilled. They should be crunchy, chewy and sweet tasting with a star anise aroma. The salad bar was small, cheap and had run out of most items by 6 PM. I was very disappointed. Perhaps low attendance due to CoVid has reduced their quality.
PreCovid Mr Pampas had a much larger salad bar with lots of expensive ingredients, a whole prosciutto, all kinds of deli meats and cheeses, steak tartare, soups, vegetables and salad of all kinds. I just love the grilled octopus here, crunchy, chewy, tasty just like in Greek cuisine. Their roast pork was also a lot better. My only complaint was, their beef tended to be well-done and dry the way Mexicans like to eat. But that problem can be fixed. I just have to order the cuts I like, filet migon, picanha, rib eye ect and tell them to do it medium rare "Medio raro." Azul's used to grill their rib eyed to well-done and dry then deliver them whole with plastic utensils. They expected us to eat the whole steak with our hands like Fred Flinstone while sitting with the fine senoritas. I returned their steaks a couple times. After that they grilled to medium rare and cut them up as ordered.
Will go to Mr. Pampas next time and insist on "medio raro" everything.
Azul's does not serve fresh squeezed orange juice. I stated previously that I'd drank fresh squeezed orange juice at azuls but I've since confirmed with Azul staff that the OJ is in fact regular, not fresh squeezed, store bought juice.
I don't why I initially thought it was fresh squeezed. I thought a mesero told me it was fresh squeezed so I either misunderstood him or he lied to me.
Captain Solo
09-05-20, 04:03
Jinxx also wants milk fresh squeezed from putas' tits.
Posts: 233.
Orange Juice.
Rainman306
11-17-20, 01:53
It has been a couple of months since their has been a post in the food blog section, so thought I'd start a post to see what food options are post-covid.
Does it seem that most of the food carts are still around? Any sell things other than tacos, like hamburgers?
Has anyone tried the Sports Bar across the street from La Marquees a. La mia Amors or something?
I really like the chips & salsa at Al Capones (Chicago Club) - Azul may beat them at everything else, but Capones had the better salsa. Azul tacos are good, but I think there a good 5 pesos more than any of the other taco stands.
Captain Solo
11-17-20, 09:29
The hot dog stand next to HK's taco cart makes a huge, very juicy and tasty cheeseburger with bacon, fried onion ect for about 50 pesos. It's a very tasty cheeseburger. His bacon-wrapped hot dogs are also good for 25 pesos.
One night I was waiting for him to cook my hot dog when a nice, clean, chubby boy, about 8 YO, came over, leaned on the cart, fixated his eyes on the sizzling hot dogs for a long time with undivided attention. He looked very hungry to me so I asked the hot dog guy what he wanted. He said "he wants to eat!."
I bought him a hot dog. He quickly loaded it with lots of condiments, took it back to the wall, gulped it down quickly, never looked up.
ClamSlammer
11-17-20, 22:42
It has been a couple of months since their has been a post in the food blog section, so thought I'd start a post to see what food options are post-covid.
Does it seem that most of the food carts are still around? Any sell things other than tacos, like hamburgers?
Has anyone tried the Sports Bar across the street from La Marquees a. La mia Amors or something?Street hamburgers in Tijuana are not beef. They're made of cheap soy or other filler content. You can tell because there is no grease when they are grilled. And they taste like shit. Disgusting. Hot dogs are even worse. Hot dog meat, even premium brands, is very low quality meat to begin with. Tijuana street hot dogs I can only imagine what's in them. They taste more like gelatin and salt along with some meat flavoring molded into a paste. You can just tell that the quality is dismal. I'd imagine they're made with a high content of anus meat, lips, blood, feet, tumors, fat, etc. I would avoid.
I went to Churrasscaria earlier this year. Nice place, but they ignored me after the meat servers all came after the servers came around once.
Churrasscaria do Brasil charges only 45 pesos for premium beers and has a long list of good wines from $15 to $50 a bottle, very good deals.
But last Sunday the meats were not fresh and sweet with beefy aromas. I could smell spoiling odors and taste the sour taste of spoiled meats. The grilled octopus was mushy and tasteless like they had been boiled, not grilled. They should be crunchy, chewy and sweet tasting with a star anise aroma. The salad bar was small, cheap and had run out of most items by 6 PM. I was very disappointed. Perhaps low attendance due to CoVid has reduced their quality.
PreCovid Mr Pampas had a much larger salad bar with lots of expensive ingredients, a whole prosciutto, all kinds of deli meats and cheeses, steak tartare, soups, vegetables and salad of all kinds. I just love the grilled octopus here, crunchy, chewy, tasty just like in Greek cuisine. Their roast pork was also a lot better. My only complaint was, their beef tended to be well-done and dry the way Mexicans like to eat. But that problem can be fixed. I just have to order the cuts I like, filet migon, picanha, rib eye ect and tell them to do it medium rare "Medio raro." Azul's used to grill their rib eyed to well-done and dry then deliver them whole with plastic utensils. They expected us to eat the whole steak with our hands like Fred Flinstone while sitting with the fine senoritas. I returned their steaks a couple times. After that they grilled to medium rare and cut them up as ordered.
Will go to Mr. Pampas next time and insist on "medio raro" everything.
Captain Solo
11-18-20, 18:12
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TravelingMan3
11-18-20, 18:51
I went to Caesar's yesterday had the salad and the ribeye thought it was good not great also they went skimpy on the sides so I didn't much enjoy it.
TrolleyDodger
11-18-20, 18:53
About a block and a half away from Ticuan has some delicious tacos. I took one of my dates there and she loved them.
Ordered the 450 g rib eye from Azul for 300 pesos. This is supposed to be a 1 pound rib eye. What I received looked like a 1/2 pound top sirloin thin cut. Pre-pandemic rib eye was actually a 1 pound thick rib eye. The current "450 g rib-eye" is bullshit. This is the second time they pull this switch-a-roo BS and I recommend everyone to skip the Azul steaks until they get their act together. Do not order Azul steaks.
Ordered the 450 g rib eye from Azul for 300 pesos. This is supposed to be a 1 pound rib eye. What I received looked like a 1/2 pound top sirloin thin cut. Pre-pandemic rib eye was actually a 1 pound thick rib eye. The current "450 g rib-eye" is bullshit. This is the second time they pull this switch-a-roo BS and I recommend everyone to skip the Azul steaks until they get their act together. Do not order Azul steaks.Azul food was never particular good, even pre-pandemic. So many better options for quality food in Tijuana. Proximity to HK club is the only reason for eating at Azul.
Captain Solo
11-30-20, 08:20
Jackie is right, Azul's rib eye is a lot smaller and thinner now. La Zona is going to pot!
I have the feeling Jackie did not share any bite with the chicas.
Ordered the 450 g rib eye from Azul for 300 pesos. This is supposed to be a 1 pound rib eye. What I received looked like a 1/2 pound top sirloin thin cut. Pre-pandemic rib eye was actually a 1 pound thick rib eye. The current "450 g rib-eye" is bullshit. This is the second time they pull this switch-a-roo BS and I recommend everyone to skip the Azul steaks until they get their act together. Do not order Azul steaks.Have you seen the price of beef lately? All restaurants are faced with either significantly raising their prices or reducing portion size. Sometimes both. Azul may also be lying on their menu, and most drunk gringos couldn't tell the difference between rib eye and shoe leather. :D Regardless, restaurants everywhere that serve beef are faced with seriously escalating costs.
Pre Covid, the Desayuno Ranchero at Azul was machaca, tortillas, guacamole, beans and rice, plus fruit and waffle. Now the fruit and waffle are gone and you have to request guacamole or it will not be there, though it is still listed as included on the menu. Last time I ordered this, the guac wasn't there, replaced with avocado slices like a garnish. Similar to other Azul breakfast items like the Desayuno Americano, the serving size has shrunk and the fruit and waffle is gone. Restaurants are hurting financially so I am not surprised.
Have you seen the price of beef lately? All restaurants are faced with either significantly raising their prices or reducing portion size. Sometimes both. Azul may also be lying on their menu, and most drunk gringos couldn't tell the difference between rib eye and shoe leather. :D Regardless, restaurants everywhere that serve beef are faced with seriously escalating costs.
ClamSlammer
12-01-20, 09:52
4-5 years ago, there were some mongers raving about Azul's new Ribeye with Jack Daniels sauce. So one night I decided to order it. The steak was thin and Alpo quality. The sauce was absolutely disgusting. It was runny watered down teriyaki with a splash of Jack Daniels served in a plastic ramekin. Azul's only function is to fill the stomach to avoid death from hunger. Do not expect anything above barely palatable.
CheckMate1
12-01-20, 19:18
4-5 years ago, there were some mongers raving about Azul's new Ribeye with Jack Daniels sauce. So one night I decided to order it. The steak was thin and Alpo quality. The sauce was absolutely disgusting. It was runny watered down teriyaki with a splash of Jack Daniels served in a plastic ramekin. Azul's only function is to fill the stomach to avoid death from hunger. Do not expect anything above barely palatable.I'll agree with you about the steak (their version of a steak). Azul is a place where you no longer desire tacos, nor wanting to venture out 5 blocks. Had instant coffee brought out to me one night, and it wasn't hot water mixed with instant coffee. It was here's your coffee (Folger bottle), hot water and a spoon, good luck. LOL.
ClamSlammer
12-01-20, 23:35
I'll agree with you about the steak (their version of a steak). Azul is a place where you no longer desire tacos, nor wanting to venture out 5 blocks. Had instant coffee brought out to me one night, and it wasn't hot water mixed with instant coffee. It was here's your coffee (Folger bottle), hot water and a spoon, good luck. LOL.The vast majority of restaurants in Tijuana offer a jar of instant coffee instead of brewed coffee. Just imagine how many times this exact scenario has happened with that jar of instant coffee at Azul:
1. Monger takes spoon and scoops up a spoonful.
2. Monger dumps coffee powder into mug of hot water.
3. Monger stirs mug of hot water and coffee.
4. Monger finishes stirring and inserts spoon in mouth to taste.
5. Monger decides coffee is too weak and scoops more coffee with spoon that just left his mouth.
Now imagine the monger's activities before settling at Azul.
Sucked on tits of a puta that were previously ejaculated on my another monger. Thus introducing microscopic traces of semen and possibly chlamydia, genital herpes, gonorrhea, HIV, HPV, pubic lice, syphilis, etc into his saliva which later ends up on the spoon, the jar of instant coffee, then later the coffee of another monger.
Rainman306
12-03-20, 03:11
Many restaurants in the USA are taking "shortcuts" too on food. Using lesser quality beef, shrinking portion size, using cheap quality French fries.
For the most part, food quality, at least in North America is getting worse.
Azul food was never particular good, even pre-pandemic. So many better options for quality food in Tijuana. Proximity to HK club is the only reason for eating at Azul.I wish all the guys could of experienced the old Azul 5 years ago. It was just downstairs I believe. You walk in, sit at a booth, and almost always HK chicks in robes come sit next to you. Some were friendly. Now you are eating with beautiful woman in robes and not paying them. Sometimes you get phone numbers.
I'm looking for a Spanish restaurant in Tijuana. Specifically one that serves paella. One of my favorite dishes. I will be in Tijuana next month. Anybody know of one.
I'm looking for a Spanish restaurant in Tijuana. Specifically one that serves paella. One of my favorite dishes. I will be in Tijuana next month. Anybody know of one.There are 3. The one I highly recommend is around the corner from Soriana on Sanchez Taboada. On the little side street in back. It is jam packed for lunch so be advised. Don't know if it is open these days.
Chiki Jai on 7th between Revo and Cons is also recommended.
IMO pallea is never good in Tijuana. It costs too much money to do it right. Sometimes you get good shrimp on it and one clam or different variations of "just passing" but I have never had a fabulous paella in Tijuana even during the festivals they used to have on Revolucion. Paella is for ocean living IMO not Tijuana.
There are 3. The one I highly recommend is around the corner from Soriana on Sanchez Taboada. On the little side street in back. It is jam packed for lunch so be advised. Don't know if it is open these days.
Chiki Jai on 7th between Revo and Cons is also recommended.
IMO pallea is never good in Tijuana. It costs too much money to do it right. Sometimes you get good shrimp on it and one clam or different variations of "just passing" but I have never had a fabulous paella in Tijuana even during the festivals they used to have on Revolucion. Paella is for ocean living IMO not Tijuana.Thanks for the info Artisttyp.
There are 3. The one I highly recommend is around the corner from Soriana on Sanchez Taboada. On the little side street in back. It is jam packed for lunch so be advised. Don't know if it is open these days.
Chiki Jai on 7th between Revo and Cons is also recommended.
IMO pallea is never good in Tijuana. It costs too much money to do it right. Sometimes you get good shrimp on it and one clam or different variations of "just passing" but I have never had a fabulous paella in Tijuana even during the festivals they used to have on Revolucion. Paella is for ocean living IMO not Tijuana.I will add on my favorite; Lorca. To me, it's the best paella in Tijuana.
I will add on my favorite; Lorca. To me, it's the best paella in Tijuana.Where is Lorca located. What street.
Where is Lorca located. What street.Welcome to February 8, 2005.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lorca+Restaurante+Espa%C3%B1 ol / at 32.521656,-117.030014,17 z / data=!3 m1!4 b1!4 m5!3 m4!1 s0 x80 d9484 c6 b5 d47 f5:0 x3 cbd0158 d06 efe97!8 m2!3 d32.521656!4 d-117.030014?hl=en.
Welcome to February 8, 2005.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lorca+Restaurante+Espa%C3%B1 ol / at 32.521656,-117.030014,17 z / data=!3 m1!4 b1!4 m5!3 m4!1 s0 x80 d9484 c6 b5 d47 f5:0 x3 cbd0158 d06 efe97!8 m2!3 d32.521656!4 d-117.030014?hl=en.Think your map went to Pacific Beach. Try this one:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lorca+Restaurante+Espa%C3%B1 ol / at 32.521656,-117.030014,15 z / data=!4 m5!3 m4!1 s0 x0:0 x3 cbd0158 d06 efe97!8 m2!3 d32.521656!4 d-117.030014.
I'll second what Artsy said. Tijuana paella isn't all that good. Back when they had the paella festivals there were lots of places competing, but few restaurants have it on their menus. Chiki Jai has decent paella. TomJackin is right, Lorca's is better. Another place with decent paella is La Paella de Alicia, which specializes in, wait for it... Paella! It's kind of out of the way. It's over towards Galeria Hipodromo. The address is Ave. Las Ferias, Lomas 12713, Hipodromo Dos, 22195. They have like a 4. 5 star rating on Yelp. I've had paella at all three and theirs gives Lorca a run for their money. It's a very small place and does a LOT of takeout.
ClamSlammer
12-05-20, 21:01
I'm looking for a Spanish restaurant in Tijuana. Specifically one that serves paella. One of my favorite dishes. I will be in Tijuana next month. Anybody know of one.I went to Chiki Jai once, before they relocated across the street. The paella was horrible. If Banquet or Stouffer's offered a frozen paella, that would be it. Alicia is OK, better than Chiki but just average. In Villa Floresta, which is a couple miles past Siglo XXI on Blvd Agua Caliente, there is a paella cart, which is the best paella I've had in Tijuana. Cheap too. I've never been to Lorca though, been meaning to try it but never got the chance.
Well you guys have given me some good Paella ideas for my next trip to Tijuana.
Theres a place in Cali I used to go to that had a half way decent Paella, but ID tell the cook to throw in some xtra shrimp and langostinos. He'd charge me a little bit more. I like the bed of rice with some veggie stuff thrown in plus the clams, shrimp, and any other seafood they can come up with.
Well you guys have given me some good Paella ideas for my next trip to Tijuana.
Theres a place in Cali I used to go to that had a half way decent Paella, but ID tell the cook to throw in some xtra shrimp and langostinos. He'd charge me a little bit more. I like the bed of rice with some veggie stuff thrown in plus the clams, shrimp, and any other seafood they can come up with.Here is a couple of pics of the chow at Lorca.
Well you guys have given me some good Paella ideas for my next trip to Tijuana.
Theres a place in Cali I used to go to that had a half way decent Paella, but ID tell the cook to throw in some xtra shrimp and langostinos. He'd charge me a little bit more. I like the bed of rice with some veggie stuff thrown in plus the clams, shrimp, and any other seafood they can come up with.This is a place I highly recommend for Spanish food. Not widely known.
Asador Pamplona.
4. 5.
513 Google reviews.
$$Spanish restaurant.
Dine-in Takeout Delivery.
A 3-min walk from LionFish.
Address: Calle Rio Suchiate 1100, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, 22015 Tijuana, be. See. , Mexico.
Hours:
Open ⋅ Closes 9 PM.
Updated by business 2 weeks ago.
Phone: +52 664 681 8888.
This is a place I highly recommend for Spanish food. Not widely known.
Asador Pamplona.
4. 5.
513 Google reviews.
$$Spanish restaurant.
Dine-in Takeout Delivery.
A 3-min walk from LionFish.
Address: Calle Rio Suchiate 1100, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, 22015 Tijuana, be. See. , Mexico.
Hours:
Open ⋅ Closes 9 PM.
Updated by business 2 weeks ago.
Phone: +52 664 681 8888.Thanks!! I go past Lionfish frequently. I'll make sure we give this a try next week.
Thanks!! I go past Lionfish frequently. I'll make sure we give this a try next week.Great.
If you like Sopa de Ajo they do a really good job with it here. They add a fried egg and sausage to it which was an amazing experience for my tastebuds.
This is a place I highly recommend for Spanish food. Not widely known.
Asador Pamplona..Thanks! I hope to check out the place in the near (future.
Thanks! I hope to check out the place in the near (future.Payback for the great place you turned me onto in Lima. I could have eaten there every night and came out on top.
Captain Solo
12-14-20, 17:38
Sunday afternoon, the wind was cold, street girls were shivering in their skimpy clothes. One hot babe at hotel Ibiza in her fish net bikini was shaking, raising goose bumps, her skin was turning purple. Poor girls. On the way to Chicago Club, walked past rest Al Capone, saw a sign for Caldo de Rez meal for 65 pesos or about $3. 50. Just love some hot soup on a cold day.
Al Capone has changed ownership many times. People would rent the place, serve their menus, could not do enough business to make profit, closed down after a couple months. A few years back when time was good, half dozen Chicago girls would hang out here and have their meals in their yellow robes.
Chef Jose keeps his restaurant nice, spotless clean, serving a menu of Mexican dishes, hamburger and pastas. Ordered the Caldo de Rez, which is a beef soup in clear broth with vegetables. He had no beers so I walked around the corner to buy a couple from the little shop. He brought out a large bowl of hot soup with chunks of beef shank and fresh vegetables, served with rice, tortilla, chips and salsa. The beef shank was cooked just right, still chewy, tasteful and flavorful, broth was delicious with nice, clean beefy flavor. Vegetables were properly cooked, still crunchy and fresh. I tried to make this soup at home, but his soup is just far superior to any place I've had, including fancy restaurants.
I really like this nice, clean place to sit and eat, enjoyed the soup to the last drop. Recommended.
I had a taco last night and they charged me 50 peso's. I last few times they charged me 20 peso's. 50 peso's is $2. 50. This seems excessive for such a small taco.
MongerHunger
12-26-20, 07:49
I had a taco last night and they charged me 50 peso's. I last few times they charged me 20 peso's. 50 peso's is $2.50. This seems excessive for such a small taco.Their tacos are not 50 MX pesos.
Captain Solo
12-26-20, 12:49
Hargow,
For convenience, call this taco stand the HK taco stand.
Taco abodaba costs 25 pesos or $1.25 at this stand. Sopa de rez costs 30 pesos or $1.50. Don't know which tacos you ordered, but nothing costs 50 pesos at this stand.
I had a taco last night and they charged me 50 peso's. I last few times they charged me 20 peso's. 50 peso's is $2.50. This seems excessive for such a small taco.
CheckMate1
12-26-20, 19:26
Hargow,
For convenience, call this taco stand the HK taco stand.
Taco abodaba costs 25 pesos or $1.25 at this stand. Sopa de rez costs 30 pesos or $1.50. Don't know which tacos you ordered, but nothing costs 50 pesos at this stand.
I had a taco last night and they charged me 50 peso's. I last few times they charged me 20 peso's. 50 peso's is $2.50. This seems excessive for such a small taco.I think the tacos on and. Hero and Coahuila is good and pretty much a staple in that center. However, for those who wants to venture out a little, go to the end of Coahuila and Arias Bernal cross street (very shady / dangerous area at night, ok during the day), they make outstanding tacos and really cheap, super friendly workers there. Again, very shady area (Castillo), at any given time you dine there, you'll probably dine with Policia Federal.
Adventure level: 5-7 during the day; 11 at night (dark).
Captain Solo
12-26-20, 19:48
Wow checkmate,
Looks like you are a local. A wingman claimed he knew the best taco shop in town and drove us to this corner late one night. The whole area was pitch black and shops were closed.
Google map shows Tacos Guanajuato at that corner, about 6 blocks and 1 mile West of HK. The tacos look huge and delicious, worth trying out one day. I like a place to sit down while I eat. Would be good to wash down the tacos with a few cervezas.
At that corner a shop is shown as "Hong Kong Take Out. " What are there to take out? Hot chicas?
Dcrist0527
12-26-20, 22:49
I think the tacos on and. Hero and Coahuila is good and pretty much a staple in that center. However, for those who wants to venture out a little, go to the end of Coahuila and Arias Bernal cross street (very shady / dangerous area at night, ok during the day), they make outstanding tacos and really cheap, super friendly workers there. Again, very shady area (Castillo), at any given time you dine there, you'll probably dine with Policia Federal.
Adventure level: 5-7 during the day; 11 at night (dark).LOL You are brave! I have never been through there during the day. I've gone through there at night twice, in a car. That is one scary place! As Checkmate said, avoid that place at night at all costs.
If anyone is in town and would like to get out of the zona and grab a bite to eat with me at any of Tijuana's great vegan restaurants shoot me a pm. I also know places that accommodate both vegan and non-vegan diet. I love going to these restaurants because it gives me a chance to scope out the local upscale women.
If anyone is in town and would like to get out of the zona and grab a bite to eat with me at any of Tijuana's great vegan restaurants shoot me a pm. I also know places that accommodate both vegan and non-vegan diet. I love going to these restaurants because it gives me a chance to scope out the local upscale women.If you have time I would love to know where you go for Vegan?
I know a few places that offer vegan options but not many restaurants that operate 100% vegan. I am sure many forum members would appreciate it.
In my case if I go vegetarian in Tijuana I go for Pizza (lacto / ovo) or just beans with rice and veggies Etc. Some of the Telefonica Parks have a vegan taco stand where you can buy mock duck tacos etc. The one on Aguas Caliente near Ocampo had one there.
Otherwise most Chinese restaurants have Tofu / Soya.
If you have time I would love to know where you go for Vegan?
I know a few places that offer vegan options but not many restaurants that operate 100% vegan. I am sure many forum members would appreciate it.
In my case if I go vegetarian in Tijuana I go for Pizza (lacto / ovo) or just beans with rice and veggies Etc. Some of the Telefonica Parks have a vegan taco stand where you can buy mock duck tacos etc. The one on Aguas Caliente near Ocampo had one there.
Otherwise most Chinese restaurants have Tofu / Soya.Gardeno Deli, Inspiracion 9, Taqueria Veggie, Ruro's, Faux Burgers. All 100% vegan restaurants. Those are the ones I frequent, off the top of my head, but there are a few more places.
If I'm with someone who's not vegan I'll take them to Alma Verde since they have a regular menu as well as a great vegan menu. Or I'll take them to a couple of the food truck parks that have a bunch of different food trucks including a vegan food truck for me since I'm a strict vegan.
Captain Solo
12-27-20, 00:12
Are pussies healthier than tacos?
Gardeno Deli, Inspiracion 9, Taqueria Veggie, Ruro's, Faux Burgers. All 100% vegan restaurants. Those are the ones I frequent, off the top of my head, but there are a few more places.
If I'm with someone who's not vegan I'll take them to Alma Verde since they have a regular menu as well as a great vegan menu. Or I'll take them to a couple of the food truck parks that have a bunch of different food trucks including a vegan food truck for me since I'm a strict vegan.Great.
Thanks for the recommendations.
Can anyone recommend a couple of Tijuana restaurants with outdoor seating?
Can anyone recommend a couple of Tijuana restaurants with outdoor seating?Many restaurants on Revolution have some number of outdoor tables. Caesar's or Casa de La Tlayuda just to name a few. Or take an Uber to Telefonica Gastro Park. Most of the seating there is outdoors.
ScatManDoo
12-28-20, 05:58
Can anyone recommend a couple of Tijuana restaurants with outdoor seating?Close to 20 food vendors at the weekend swap meet on Martinez Ave. (just one full block west of Hong Kong or Bar Tropical).
Best prices on rolling papers and paraphenalia, While you're there, stock up.
Can anyone recommend a couple of Tijuana restaurants with outdoor seating?Cabanna, Caccio, Colectivo 9 (sort of outside), K Tower's Sushi, Reuben's and Charlie's (playas), Lorenza. Just to name a few.
Rainman306
12-28-20, 06:42
Azul has a patio outside you can seat at and watch people in the alley. All the numerous taco stands & food carts would be outside and some have stools to sit on. Azul will deliver food to Cascades and Rizo De Oro.
There are many restaurants around the Arch, 3-4 blocks from the main Zona Norte area with outdoor seating, but I don't know the names.
My quest for Tijuana Paella started at Chiki Jai, on 7th Street nr Revolution. I walked in and there were small groups of men, talking at tables, drinking beer and wine. Latin jazz was on a big screen TV. Nice warm environment.
The 1st thing the waiter said was do I want Paella. YES SIR.
I got a piece of cheese, bread, and the salad arrived. Soon after came the paella.
A bed of brown rice, peas and red onions. Shrimp, clams, and crab. Plus chicken, pork and little pieces of sausage.
Very filling, I couldn't finish it off, had to take a doggie bag. Cost 170 pesos. ID give it a 'be' grade.
I went over to Lorca Spanish restaurant last night for the Paella meal. It was billed as Arroz Negro, and it was truly black, gooey, charcoaly rice. It got all over my hands, face, clothes etc. Big turn off. Clams and calamari mixed in there but many of the clam shells didn't have any clams in them. Some strips of Calamari. Not many. But I was very disappointed. No salad in the order. Bad Paella experience. Wouldn't go back. Cost 195 pesos.
I tried the Chines place on Constitucion last night. Was fairly disappointing. The orange chicken was okay, but not great. The chow mein was reasonably good. The fried rice was dry and had almost no taste. Would not go back.
I tried the Chines place on Constitucion last night. Was fairly disappointing. The orange chicken was okay, but not great. The chow mein was reasonably good. The fried rice was dry and had almost no taste. Would not go back.Chans is the best Chinese IMO in Tijuana but expensive.
I went over to Lorca Spanish restaurant last night for the Paella meal. It was billed as Arroz Negro, and it was truly black, gooey, charcoaly rice. It got all over my hands, face, clothes etc. Big turn off. Clams and calamari mixed in there but many of the clam shells didn't have any clams in them. Some strips of Calamari. Not many. But I was very disappointed. No salad in the order. Bad Paella experience. Wouldn't go back. Cost 195 pesos.Arroz Negro really isn't a paella. It's made with squid ink, hence the black color and somewhat unctuous consistency. Rarely does it have clams, but it certainly should have squid and, often, shrimp. I've not had the arroz negro at Lorca, but I have had their traditional paella and I'd rate it somewhat better than Chiki Jai.
I tried the Chines place on Constitucion last night. Was fairly disappointing. The orange chicken was okay, but not great. The chow mein was reasonably good. The fried rice was dry and had almost no taste. Would not go back.Orange Chicken and Chow Mein? Post again after you're eaten Chinese food. :D
Chans is the best Chinese IMO in Tijuana but expensive.Wow. You're not kidding. $7 for a plate of fried won tons? $15 for a bowl of soup? Having said that, the pix sure do look good.
Wow. You're not kidding. $7 for a plate of fried won tons? $15 for a bowl of soup? Having said that, the pix sure do look good.All portions can be ordered in 1/2 portions for half the cost. The Sopa Mandarina is exquisite. Better than what I've had in NYC.
The family that owns it has Chinese / Mexican roots. It is as close to GOOD American Style Chinese that you would find in NYC or London. Not everything is top notch but for Tijuana or San Diego you would be hard pressed to find better.
The Chans ANNEX in La Cacho is my favorite menu compared to the main location on Sanchez Taboada.
JohnReter335
01-15-21, 20:46
Best street food in Tijuana Tacos El Yaqui everyone should must try it.
Arroz Negro really isn't a paella. It's made with squid ink, hence the black color and somewhat unctuous consistency. Rarely does it have clams, but it certainly should have squid and, often, shrimp. I've not had the arroz negro at Lorca, but I have had their traditional paella and I'd rate it somewhat better than Chiki Jai.I ate squid ink last night! Yes its unctuous consistency. That black stuff is still in my fingernails plus that black rice gave me the runs.
I went over to Lorca Spanish restaurant last night for the Paella meal. It was billed as Arroz Negro, and it was truly black, gooey, charcoaly rice. It got all over my hands, face, clothes etc. Big turn off. Clams and calamari mixed in there but many of the clam shells didn't have any clams in them. Some strips of Calamari. Not many. But I was very disappointed. No salad in the order. Bad Paella experience. Wouldn't go back. Cost 195 pesos.Sorry to hear that my recommendation went to hell in a handbasket. The menu looks different nowadays; not sure what happened.
I hope you are still having a great time!
ScatManDoo
01-15-21, 23:03
The Chans ANNEX in La Cacho is my favorite menu compared to the main location on Sanchez Taboada.Did you mean Chan's Bistro in La Cacho, or is that a different restaurant?
that black rice gave me the runs.The pharmacies sell a little pill that will clog you up in no time. It won't kill the bacteria but it does help with urgency. Having the runs in Tijuana is a frightening experience.
All portions can be ordered in 1/2 portions for half the cost. The Sopa Mandarina is exquisite. Better than what I've had in NYC.
The family that owns it has Chinese / Mexican roots. It is as close to GOOD American Style Chinese that you would find in NYC or London. Not everything is top notch but for Tijuana or San Diego you would be hard pressed to find better.
The Chans ANNEX in La Cacho is my favorite menu compared to the main location on Sanchez Taboada.Thanks. I'll check it out. So much Chinese food in Tijuana is essentially what a Chinese friend calls "chop suey house" food. The stuff we had as kids growing up an an area with almost zero Chinese. Living at the tag end of the San Gabriel Valley now, you can't swing a cat without hitting a Chinese restaurant, many of them extremely good. Which is why I never eat CN in Tijuana unless forced. This looks like a good choice for a special occasion.
Double thanks for the Annex recommendation. It saved me from asking!
Thanks. I'll check it out. So much Chinese food in Tijuana is essentially what a Chinese friend calls "chop suey house" food. The stuff we had as kids growing up an an area with almost zero Chinese. Living at the tag end of the San Gabriel Valley now, you can't swing a cat without hitting a Chinese restaurant, many of them extremely good. Which is why I never eat CN in Tijuana unless forced. This looks like a good choice for a special occasion.
Double thanks for the Annex recommendation. It saved me from asking!You Bet!
They have lychees for desert but they aren't on the menu. Served on ice with grenadine.
Fancy a tasty, healthy, high-protein, high-fiber snack that is environmentally-friendly and uniquely Mexican? Two Mexican entrepreneurs, Erika Gil Gutiérrez and Magali Díaz García, are the brains behind Winko, a company that has been selling the crunchy chapulín snacks for the past year. "Mexico has a wide variety of edible insects, and they're also part of our culture. We thought it was a good idea to experiment with them to see how we could offer a product that is healthy, of good quality, tasty and which nourishes. . . People and doesn't just satisfy their craving. . . " Gil said. "Of all the insects we looked at, the grasshopper was the one with the greatest quantity of protein for the lowest cost," Gil said.
Díaz added that satisfying protein needs by eating grasshoppers is more environmentally-friendly than the consumption of farmed meat. . .
In other news, EU Gives Go-Ahead For Eating Worms.
In coming months the agency hopes to approve all kinds of other bugs to be sold as meals, including the lesser mealworm, house cricket, banded cricket, black soldier fly, honeybee drone and a type of locust.
"Currently, the EU is heavily reliant on the importation of feedstuffs, but the disruption in the past few months with the coronavirus outbreak has made it increasingly apparent that we must look to make our agriculture more self-sustainable," he said.
"Insects can be produced locally and are a highly nutritious, protein-rich foodstuff that can be produced in high quantities in a small area," he added. . . The craze for eating insects stems from UN guidelines that "promote insects as a sustainable high-protein food. " This is why globalist publications like the Economist have been promoting the idea of eating bugs despite the fact that the kind of elitists who read it would never consider for a second munching on crickets or mealworms. Unsurprisingly, restaurants are not seeing a big uptake for worm burgers, otherwise known as 'bug macs', or cricket based cuisine. . "
Sorry to hear that my recommendation went to hell in a handbasket. The menu looks different nowadays; not sure what happened.
I hope you are still having a great time!Thanks Tom, yes I'm still having a good time in Tijuana. Always fun to come here. Plenty to keep me occupied. I think I found a Paella place that suits my tastes. Will report on it.
Member #4722
01-16-21, 19:32
Fancy a tasty, healthy, high-protein, high-fiber snack that is environmentally-friendly and uniquely Mexican? Two Mexican entrepreneurs, Erika Gil Gutirrez and Magali Daz Garca, are the brains behind Winko, a company that has been selling the crunchy chapuln snacks for the past year. "Mexico has a wide variety of edible insects, and they're also part of our culture. We thought it was a good idea to experiment with them to see how we could offer a product that is healthy, of good quality, tasty and which nourishes. . . People and doesn't just satisfy their craving. . . " Gil said. "Of all the insects we looked at, the grasshopper was the one with the greatest quantity of protein for the lowest cost," Gil said.
Daz added that satisfying protein needs by eating grasshoppers is more environmentally-friendly than the consumption of farmed meat. . .
In other news, EU Gives Go-Ahead For Eating Worms.
In coming months the agency hopes to approve all kinds of other bugs to be sold as meals, including the lesser mealworm, house cricket, banded cricket, black soldier fly, honeybee drone and a type of locust.
"Currently, the EU is heavily reliant on the importation of feedstuffs, but the disruption in the past few months with the coronavirus outbreak has made it increasingly apparent that we must look to make our agriculture more self-sustainable," he said.I tried ground crickets as a post workout protein supplement (I'll try anything once haha). Don't recommend!
I found a small Paella place that had what I've been looking for. El Arte Paella off Agua Caliente. No seating just take out. Young owner, nice guy. The meal included salad and bread.
It had a bed of brown rice w peas thrown in and red onions, pollo, big chunks of pork, almejas, large shrimp, bordering on being longestinos, calamari, chicharros, and mejillones.
I took it to my hotel room and pigged out. Cost 199 pesos.
Captain Solo
02-01-21, 05:15
Saturday night we decided to go to Mr. Pampas late, arrived about 9:40 PM, supposedly had 20 minutes for dinner, but found both Mr. Pampas' locations closed early.
We told the taxi driver to find Churrascaria do Brasil on Ave de Ninos. When we arrived there were still about 20 people dining inside, but by the time the taxi made you turn and went back, we decided it was too late, so went back to La Zona and went to Al Capone for Caldo de Rez instead.
Mr. Pampas was closed early likely due to lack of business, meanwhile Churras do Brasil seemed to flourish. Locals probably know where the better deals are. Had to promise the bros to do Churras do Brasil early next time.
Saturday night we decided to go to Mr. Pampas late, arrived about 9:40 PM, supposedly had 20 minutes for dinner, but found both Mr. Pampas' locations closed early.
We told the taxi driver to find Churrascaria do Brasil on Ave de Ninos. When we arrived there were still about 20 people dining inside, but by the time the taxi made you turn and went back, we decided it was too late, so went back to La Zona and went to Al Capone for Caldo de Rez instead.
Mr. Pampas was closed early likely due to lack of business, meanwhile Churras do Brasil seemed to flourish. Locals probably know where the better deals are. Had to promise the bros to do Churras do Brasil early next time.Got to try it one of these days. Is there a midweek special for a cheapo like me?
I found a small Paella place that had what I've been looking for. El Arte Paella off Agua Caliente. No seating just take out. Young owner, nice guy. The meal included salad and bread.
It had a bed of brown rice w peas thrown in and red onions, pollo, big chunks of pork, almejas, large shrimp, bordering on being longestinos, calamari, chicharros, and mejillones.
I took it to my hotel room and pigged out. Cost 199 pesos.Thanks and a tip of the hat to BayBoy. We went to this place yesterday. It's really, really tiny, but there are a couple of tables and we were able to eat indoors. The paella was very good. I want to return and try the other items on their menu. The chef was very proud that everything is made on-site. I'm sure he didn't mean the bread rolls, and the bagged Romaine lettuce for the salads. The sangria was good. A bit on the sweet side for my personal taste, but good nonetheless. Highly recommended.
DramaFree11
02-01-21, 22:33
Got to try it one of these days. Is there a midweek special for a cheapo like me?Do the Rest. Have a curfew in Tijuana?
Captain Solo
02-01-21, 23:25
Looks like Churass do Brasil at Hippodromo mall has a discount 265 pesos everyday open until midnight; the new place on Ninos has it only Monday through Thursday.
Premium beers are only $2, very good deals.
Jackie should take his ass out of La Zona's gutter and check it out.
https://www.facebook.com/churrascariadobrasilmx/
Thanks and a tip of the hat to BayBoy. We went to this place yesterday. It's really, really tiny, but there are a couple of tables and we were able to eat indoors. The paella was very good. I want to return and try the other items on their menu. The chef was very proud that everything is made on-site. I'm sure he didn't mean the bread rolls, and the bagged Romaine lettuce for the salads. The sangria was good. A bit on the sweet side for my personal taste, but good nonetheless. Highly recommended.I'm glad you enjoyed the place Phordphan. Its a big Paella w lots of stuff (those big shrimp pieces are worth the price). I guess they're doing indoor dining now, that's good news.
I'm glad you enjoyed the place Phordphan. Its a big Paella w lots of stuff (those big shrimp pieces are worth the price). I guess they're doing indoor dining now, that's good news.I need to try this place too.
Thanks BayBoy.
Captain Solo
02-03-21, 18:47
I took a few noobs to La Zona in the last few trips; some were connoisseurs in food, girls and the good life.
They all enjoyed street around the bar block food a lot, shrimp coctele, caldo de rez, tacos Al Vapor, carne asada, shrimp quesadilla, even hot dogs. They raved the food was fresh, tasty delicious. Mexicans add salsa to all their meat dishes. The acidity in lime juice and tomato would balance out the fat and proteins, make the food tastier and more digestible.
Late last Saturday one noob wanted to try Mr Pampas, but when we arrived around 9:30 PM the 2 locations were both closed. We drove by Churrascaria do Brasil on Ave. LOS Heroes and saw about 2 dozens clients dining inside, but thought they would close at 10 so we passed. Just found out Churass do Brasil opens until midnight and would seat people until 11:45 PM. We would try the main restaurant at Hippodromo, only 1 or 2 miles South. Also drove by Taco El Franc on Ave LOS Heroes with a crowd. Will stop here so the noobs can try tacos with tongue and tripa ect.
Seafood in Tijuana is very fresh. I usually start the night with a cup of blanched shrimp coctele at the school yard corner, or half dozen raw oysters at the place on Constitucion South of hotel Irma. They also serve a tasty shrimp soup and beers, or you can bring your own drinks and give them a tip. A wingman brought his own Tabasco pepper sauce and other condiments to complement his raw oyster.
Mariscos Titos has half a dozen franchises in Tijuana, serving sea food tacos and some very interesting dishes, like whole grilled rock fish. We looked at the exotic concoctions ordered by people but could not read the menu worth a damn. I usually go to the branch on O'Campo and Calle 6. Titos branch on Calle 1 is small and smells like dead fish, reminding me too much of a few girls in La Zona hehe.
I like seafood soups with fresh ingredients and subtle flavors, like French Bouillabaisse or Italian Cioppino. Mexican 7-mares soup tends to have too much strong spices, masking off seafood flavor. I don't like too much carb so Paella with rice is not my favorite.
I avoid the menudo stands as their soups are bland and usually have unbearable cow dung odors.
The noobs mentioned Tijuana is worth the drive, even just for the food. Hot, flirty girls just add more fun to our quick, sexy vacations.
Captain Solo
02-04-21, 22:42
Last Saturday we were trying to go from HK to Mr. Pampas. The taxi assholes quoted us $10 and told us to walk. We flagged down a Libre taxi and he agreed to go for $5. I hate to deal with the taxi assholes.
UBER from HK to Mr Pampas or churrascaria pn Ave LOS Heroes is only 44 pesos or $2.20 plus $1 tip.
There is rumor HK will open tomorrow Friday. Lets go these weekend to play with pretty chicas and partake AYC eat Brazilian grilled meats and seafood.
Captain Solo
02-19-21, 17:26
Wednesday night was cold and windy, went in Al Capone for its Caldo de Rez, chunks of beef shank with fresh vegetables in hot light broth. It was a full hot meal, delicious, served with rice, tortilla and salsa, Wed special for 65 pesos or $3.50.
Al Capone is now open 24/7. They deliver to hotels in La Zona with special menus for each day of the week. The daily special menu has some items looking interesting, including a water and dessert, but I only know the Caldo de Rez as good and tasty. Will have to order other items to find out. I don't think Azuls and Monaco are open 24/7. Hotel Leyva has its own restaurant serving fixed meals for 35 pesos, but it never seems to have any clients.
The breakfast menu is 100 pesos or $5, including a coffee or tea. All restaurants in La Zona, including Azuls and La Perla, serve weak, tasteless instant coffee, not worth it. For strong, brewed coffee, walked out to the OXXO across from Adelita and buy a large one for 50 pesos. I need that hot strong coffee to wake up in the morning after a long night of drinking, partying and popping chicas.
Wednesday night was cold and windy, went in Al Capone for its Caldo de Rez, chunks of beef shank with fresh vegetables in hot light broth. It was a full hot meal, delicious, served with rice, tortilla and salsa, Wed special for 65 pesos or $3.50.
Al Capone is now open 24/7. They deliver to hotels in La Zona with special menus for each day of the week. The daily special menu has some items looking interesting, including a water and dessert, but I only know the Caldo de Rez as good and tasty. Will have to order other items to find out. I don't think Azuls and Monaco are open 24/7. Hotel Leyva has its own restaurant serving fixed meals for 35 pesos, but it never seems to have any clients.
The breakfast menu is 100 pesos or $5, including a coffee or tea. All restaurants in La Zona, including Azuls and La Perla, serve weak, tasteless instant coffee, not worth it. For strong, brewed coffee, walked out to the OXXO across from Adelita and buy a large one for 50 pesos. I need that hot strong coffee to wake up in the morning after a long night of drinking, partying and popping chicas.Thinking that Azul would be at least competitive, I ordered one order of Caldo de Rez. They brought out a soup the size of a cereal bow. It sucked. Will not order it again from Azul.
Captain Solo
02-22-21, 17:14
Sunday stopped in Titos for some seafood. It's on the way in to Centro, turn South on O'Campo at corner Calle 6.
Prices have gone up after CoVid, but the 30-peso fish taco and 36 -peso shrimp taco were huge and tasty, with 4 large shrimp in it. Their tacos are about double the sizes of other places.
They also serve about 3-pound whole fried fish meal for 210 pesos or $11, complete with consomme, rice and tortillas.
Captain Solo
02-22-21, 19:43
Jackie,
I found rib eye steak for $14 the only good deal in Azuls, even better when we had HK's 2-4-1 coupons, but the steaks keep getting smaller after CoVid. A few wingmen were ordering ribeyes and skirt steaks with those coupons to take home, very good deals. All other dishes were average and expensive. Their pizzas were way too sweet, loaded with tomato sauce and sugar, not real pizza sauce.
I was in Al Capone again cold Sunday night for a huge bowl of hot Caldo de Rez. He served more than a pound of tasty shank meat cooked in a nice, tasty, flavorful light broth and fresh crunchy vegetables with rice, tortillas and salsa. The taste, flavor and aromas of that caldo soup is nice, clean and entirely beefy, not adulterated with any spice. I like it a lot. The bowl is huge and just so delicious we usually eat to the last drop.
I will try to train chef Jose how to make PHO. He can charge twice as much for a bowl of hot PHO by adding boiled rice noodles and rare beef to that caldo.
Captain Solo
02-22-21, 20:00
Man,
Raw oysters at Mariscos LE Damos are huge, fresh, sweet, delicious, only $0. 75 a piece.
The place is Constitucion, a few doors South of that disgusting Chinese restaurants and hotel Cecilia, across the street from hotel Korea.
They have a few beer brands, but you can bring your favorite brands and give them a tip.
Captain Solo
02-23-21, 05:12
Jackie.
Churrascaria do Brazil has 265-pesos special after 6 PM, all week at the Hippodromo original site, and Mon through Thursday at the Zona Rio site.
They open until midnight so yo have plenty of time to pack the food in.
I don't think Mr Pampas has its discount anymore. Did not see it in their web site or Facebook.
Got to try it one of these days. Is there a midweek special for a cheapo like me?
MongerHunger
02-23-21, 08:21
Danny's Taco Stand on the corner of Nios Heroes and Coahuila has been a staple of Zona Norte serving up delicious tacos for 22 MX pesos each. Tell Mauricio how you want your taco and he will slice it and make it to order. You can get some pineapple with your order from on top of the spindle of meat. You can also get birria and carne asada made to order. I always stop by when I'm in town. 2 tacos are a good start for me. 3 tacos and I start to slow down. LOL. They are pretty nice size. If you haven't tried them then give it a go.
Captain Solo
02-27-21, 03:23
It's a hole in the wall store front across the street from Hong Kong 's front door.
4 guys cook and serve beef, pork and chicken tacos, $1 a pop, delivery to Hong Kong's tables. They have a menu of other items I did not pay attention.
Their abodaba tacos taste nice, clean, less greasy than the HK's stand, juicy and delicious when loaded with salsa, guacamole and all condiments. The store has running water so food should be cleaner and healthier. I recommend it over the old greasy and dirty HK stand.
What do you guys think of the level of service you receive from restaurant waiters in Tijuana?
The restaurants I go to it seems like I have to wave down the server just to get them to take my order. I feel like telling them "hey I came here because I'm hungry and I want to eat some food. I didn't come here just to sit down and hang out taking up space all day long."
I've worked in restaurants and my plan was always to get your order quickly, get your food to you quickly, and get you your check quickly so I can get you out the door and on to the next paying customer. But in Tijuana restaurants it seems like the opposite. It seems like they don't mind one bit having people just wait and wait and just hangout forever at their table. They don't hurry to take your order. They don't hurry to explain the menu. They don't hurry to check up on you. They don't hurry to ask if you want the check. They don't hurry for anything at all. In the US if I receive such bad service I would consider complaining to the manager but in Tijuana I don't bother complaining because I already know that if you complain they will just treat you like YOU are the a-hole. And then I'll be embarrassed to show my face again in the same restaurant.
I guess that will be my new research project, meet pretty young waitresses and ask them why service is so bad in Tijuana.
What do you guys think of the level of service you receive from restaurant waiters in Tijuana?
The restaurants I go to it seems like I have to wave down the server just to get them to take my order. I feel like telling them "hey I came here because I'm hungry and I want to eat some food. I didn't come here just to sit down and hang out taking up space all day long."
I've worked in restaurants and my plan was always to get your order quickly, get your food to you quickly, and get you your check quickly so I can get you out the door and on to the next paying customer. But in Tijuana restaurants it seems like the opposite. It seems like they don't mind one bit having people just wait and wait and just hangout forever at their table. They don't hurry to take your order. They don't hurry to explain the menu. They don't hurry to check up on you. They don't hurry to ask if you want the check. They don't hurry for anything at all. In the US if I receive such bad service I would consider complaining to the manager but in Tijuana I don't bother complaining because I already know that if you complain they will just treat you like YOU are the a-hole. And then I'll be embarrassed to show my face again in the same restaurant.
I guess that will be my new research project, meet pretty young waitresses and ask them why service is so bad in Tijuana.I'm no MX expert, but only in the US is the objective to get you OUT of the business ASAP, to turn the table for someone else.
Everywhere else in the world I've been, eating is a casual affair, you get help when you ask for it, and that's about it. You can enjoy your time.
KC Questor
02-28-21, 08:28
Everywhere else in the world I've been, eating is a casual affair, you get help when you ask for it, and that's about it. You can enjoy your time.So many Americans attribute it to the lack of tipping. "See? This is why tipping is so important! When they don't work for tips, they can ignore you or give you crappy service because they still get paid. " But's it's more than that. It's a culture of leaving you be and letting you enjoy your meal. Everyone I know who comes to the US for the first time is stunned by how wait staff keep coming over and interrupting -- "Do you need anything?" "How is your meal?" "Would you like a refill?" "Doing OK?
So many Americans attribute it to the lack of tipping. "See? This is why tipping is so important! When they don't work for tips, they can ignore you or give you crappy service because they still get paid. " But's it's more than that. It's a culture of leaving you be and letting you enjoy your meal. Everyone I know who comes to the US for the first time is stunned by how wait staff keep coming over and interrupting -- "Do you need anything?" "How is your meal?" "Would you like a refill?" "Doing OK?There's a big difference between "letting you be and letting you enjoy your meal" and ignoring you when you need something. A good server knows very well how to be attentive and still not be a bother. It's not hard to do at all.
For example as a server I'm getting your drink order and appetizer order immediately when you sit down, and your full meal order within 5 minutes. Here in Tijuana it seems like if I don't wave down my server to order, they'll leave me there for 30 minutes without even asking if I'm ready to order. Then I had some fries and tofu "chicken" nuggets and fries with only a little thing of ketchup. I was badly in need of more ketchup so I could finish my nuggets while they were still hot and it was a pain in the arse getting the waitress to bring me some more ketchup. My matcha latte had no sweetness to it and it was a pain in the arse getting that fixed. Then after I'm obviously completely finished with my meal I have to wave down the waitress to bring the check or else I'll be just sitting there waiting forever. I guess they assume I have nowhere to be or nowhere to go I just want to sit and hang out in their restaurant all day.
It's like these servers have absolutely no server training at all. In the US restaurants actually train their servers with very specific procedures and steps of service. That's something that seems to be completely absent in Tijuana restaurants. In US restaurants managers are required to do a "table touch" stop by each table and smile and ask how everything's going. It's a gesture to make the guest feel important knowing that the manager personally wants to make sure that they're well taken care of. I've never seen a restaurant manager do a table touch in Tijuana. Come to think of it I'm not sure I've ever seen a manager at all in Tijuana restaurants. Do they even have managers? Colombia is equally as bad when it comes to restaurant service.
Have you ever been to telefnica gastropark? That place is really nice and always full of hot chicks but it's organized like a complete clusteref*ck. I always get terrible service when I eat there. Oh well sorry I had to rant somewhere. I guess I should quit complaining and open my own restaurant. I could give my waiters basic US style server training and I'd have by far the best restaurant servers in all of Tijuana.
What do you guys think of the level of service you receive from restaurant waiters in Tijuana?
The restaurants I go to it seems like I have to wave down the server just to get them to take my order. I feel like telling them "hey I came here because I'm hungry and I want to eat some food. I didn't come here just to sit down and hang out taking up space all day long."
I've worked in restaurants and my plan was always to get your order quickly, get your food to you quickly, and get you your check quickly so I can get you out the door and on to the next paying customer. But in Tijuana restaurants it seems like the opposite. It seems like they don't mind one bit having people just wait and wait and just hangout forever at their table. They don't hurry to take your order. They don't hurry to explain the menu. They don't hurry to check up on you. They don't hurry to ask if you want the check. They don't hurry for anything at all. In the US if I receive such bad service I would consider complaining to the manager but in Tijuana I don't bother complaining because I already know that if you complain they will just treat you like YOU are the a-hole. And then I'll be embarrassed to show my face again in the same restaurant.
I guess that will be my new research project, meet pretty young waitresses and ask them why service is so bad in Tijuana.Mexican restaurant is just about the right speed for me. What I want is friendliness and privacy. Unless she has nice knockers I don't want to be checked up on. The worst thing about dining in the states is that waiters sometimes will not help me unless it is my own waiter. So instead of giving me the extra fork I asked for, he will need to track down "my assigned waiter" to deliver the message that I need a new fork. I prefer good food, reasonable pricing, friendly staff and privacy.
What do you guys think of the level of service you receive from restaurant waiters in Tijuana?
The restaurants I go to it seems like I have to wave down the server just to get them to take my order. I feel like telling them "hey I came here because I'm hungry and I want to eat some food. I didn't come here just to sit down and hang out taking up space all day long."
I've worked in restaurants and my plan was always to get your order quickly, get your food to you quickly, and get you your check quickly so I can get you out the door and on to the next paying customer. But in Tijuana restaurants it seems like the opposite. It seems like they don't mind one bit having people just wait and wait and just hangout forever at their table. They don't hurry to take your order. They don't hurry to explain the menu. They don't hurry to check up on you. They don't hurry to ask if you want the check. They don't hurry for anything at all. In the US if I receive such bad service I would consider complaining to the manager but in Tijuana I don't bother complaining because I already know that if you complain they will just treat you like YOU are the a-hole. And then I'll be embarrassed to show my face again in the same restaurant.
I guess that will be my new research project, meet pretty young waitresses and ask them why service is so bad in Tijuana.You must be eating in the wrong restaurants. Well, come to think of it, you only eat in vegan joints, so there's your problem! LOL J / K.
My experience is almost diametrically opposed to yours. I will say, and no offense intended, that for a guy living in Mexico you don't seem to understand certain parts of Mexican culture. We gringos are often in a hurry, and the Mexicans are not. No amount of grousing is going to change that.
Waiting tables has long been considered, in many countries I've visited, an EXTREMELY menial job. So, the only people you could hire were virtually unemployable anywhere else. Nobody with half an ounce of ambition would wait tables. Thank God this attitude has been changing, and it's been changing rapidly in Mexico. Tijuana has become a mecca for epicures. And the level of service has risen accordingly. I rarely have a bad dining experience. It's to the point that the bad ones really stand out.
I make a habit of dining in as many different restaurants as possible. Anything from modest mom and pop joints, to moderately upscale, to full-on fine dining like Mision 19 and Corazon de Tierra (RIP). The service is almost always commensurate with the "type" of restaurant.
With the exception of uber-casual places like burrito joints or taco stands, I find it's SOP to be greeted and shown to a table. The waiter brings the setups and then menu, err, QR code. (Don't get me started). Depending on the place they may take a drink order right away, they may wait a minute and then return. When the drinks are served the waiter takes the order. At this point he'll tell about specials, or answer any menu-related questions. Now here is where things diverge a bit from USA dining. The "table touch" isn't rude, in the strict sense, but tends to be a grey area. Locals don't want to be chatting with family / friends, mouths full of food, and be interrupted by some waiter asking if they need anything. In the States we love that, but in Mexico, well, not so much. I've found that the "table touch" tends to be happen in the guise of refilling your water, or refilling your wine glass. At that point the waiter may ask if everything is OK. When finished, that's where things really diverge. It is considered EXTREMELY rude to show up with a check. You're telling your guests to beat it. Pay and leave, pendejo. It may be weird to us, but not to them. So, you have to ask for your check. Every local knows this, it's only the gringos who have a problem with it. Frankly, I generally like it.
We had lunch at the K-Tower sushi place on Wednesday. The service followed everything I mentioned above. A minor clunk was asking for the check. At that particular moment our waiter was elsewhere. I had to ask another passing waiter, who informed our guy. No big deal, it's just the way things are.
Nothing is perfect, and I have had bad experiences. About 10 days ago I was having breakfast with two ladies at Ticuan. There was ONE other party. The kitchen was slow to the point of truly believing they were chasing the chickens down for eggs, and one of the breakfasts came out 10 minutes after the others. And the waiters vanished continually, to the point where we had to leave in order to get the check. This was notable because it had NEVER happened to me before. No idea what was going on. At a birthday party at Lorenza back in October I found they grill their steak with no seasoning at all. I needed some salt, and I did have to ask twice for some. Admittedly they were quite busy, but that's no excuse. (I will agree that this is an area where many places can improve. Keeping an eye on tables in case the diners need something out of the ordinary.) And I got so pissed off at a waiter's mistake at Finca Altozano (a mistake that would have been immediately corrected in a fine dining restaurant in the States) that I refuse to ever go back. So, it's not all unicorn farts and rainbows. But, as I said, these clunkers are rare to the point that I remember them. If they were like murders in Chicago I wouldn't even notice.
Tipping is a controversial subject. I confess to be an overtipper in restaurants. I absolutely hate the way gringos run around tipping everybody in sight. It's a pernicious habit that breeds bad behavior. But I do so, like I tip Uber drivers, to encourage good service. I figure if waiters get paid decently the good ones will stay. In early days, Rocky the Flying Squirrel would upbraid me for tipping too much. She said come on, the guy brings a plate of food from the kitchen to a table. How hard is that?? Why does he get to make more than somebody who works at a fabrica for a week? It's tough sledding trying to explain the concept of good service with that mindset. But, after a few years of dining out she understands that service quality really does improve one's dining experience and she's now first to comment on what great service a particular place has.
My advice to anybody who says "X at home is way better than X here" is to go back home. If you want USA service, go to the USA. If German beer is vastly superior to that of Costa Rica, go to Germany.
Oh, BTW. If you want to experience some hellaciously BAD service go to Thailand. I think they're still about 5 years behind Mexico in the service sector evolution.
Captain Solo
03-01-21, 00:19
Are those who quickly and politely take orders, deliver them quickly and correctly to clients' requests, then stay quietly in sight of their clients, ready to respond to requests. I don't need them to come around to my table needlessly to bother me. When I need them I would call them.
Those who keep coming to clients' tables, asking needless, stupid questions, are just trying to remind clients to tip. They are annoying and some can be very rude. I know a few people waiting tables while attending schools, they all complained bitterly how little they make in that job. But that is not my problem. If they don't like to wait on tables and want to make a lot more money, perhaps they should try a career in cardio vascular or plastic surgeries. It's not my responsibilities and I don't give a shit if some stupid, uneducated assholes don't make as much money as they think they should.
If they don't do their jobs properly and show bad attitudes, I would not tip and will complain to their owners / managers to make sure they learn how to do their jobs. Don't let low lifes run over you. Teach them lessons to make them good humans.
You must be eating in the wrong restaurants. Well, come to think of it, you only eat in vegan joints, so there's your problem! LOL J / K.
My experience is almost diametrically opposed to yours. I will say, and no offense intended, that for a guy living in Mexico you don't seem to understand certain parts of Mexican culture. We gringos are often in a hurry, and the Mexicans are not. No amount of grousing is going to change that.
Waiting tables has long been considered, in many countries I've visited, an EXTREMELY menial job. So, the only people you could hire were virtually unemployable anywhere else. Nobody with half an ounce of ambition would wait tables. Thank God this attitude has been changing, and it's been changing rapidly in Mexico. Tijuana has become a mecca for epicures. And the level of service has risen accordingly. I rarely have a bad dining experience. It's to the point that the bad ones really stand out.
I make a habit of dining in as many different restaurants as possible. Anything from modest mom and pop joints, to moderately upscale, to full-on fine dining like Mision 19 and Corazon de Tierra (RIP). The service is almost always commensurate with the "type" of restaurant.Yea it's true I'm still not an expert in Mexican culture. Admittedly I don't get out much or socialize as much as I should. And the sad part is technically I am "Mexican". Before I went vegan I didn't get out to the nicer restaurants that Tijuana has to offer, and now that I'm vegan I'm limited to a very small number of restaurants that I can even eat at. And the main place I love to eat at has the worst service. I've been tipping 25-30% when I go there so next time I go there I'm just going to proactively tell them exactly step by step what to do. Like how dare you bring me a big thing of fries and nuggets and only a little tiny amount of ketchup!? Do you have any idea who I am! I'll come back here and burn this place to the ground! That's what I fantasize about saying to my waitress, but instead I just smile and try to remain polite since I can't afford to get banned from these places.
"Here in Tijuana it seems like if I don't wave down my server to order, they'll leave me there for 30 minutes without even asking if I'm ready to order. ".
Ya. That's like. Everywhere else.
"Here in Tijuana it seems like if I don't wave down my server to order, they'll leave me there for 30 minutes without even asking if I'm ready to order. ".
Ya. That's like. Everywhere else.No that's most definitely not like everywhere else. By US service standards if I have to wave you down to take my order then that means you're not doing your job. Trust me I know the restaurant business very well. I know very very well what constitutes good service and what would be considered crappy service. And no I'm absolutely not saying I want my server to be constantly in my face, refilling my water every 2 minutes trying to sneak a peak at my girlfriend's boobs. Any decent waiter knows how to be attentive and anticipate the guests needs without being a bother.
I started this discussion to see if other guys who frequent Tijuana restaurants are receiving the same crappy service I've been receiving lately. Is it just my bad luck or is it a normal thing to get bad service (compared to US standards)? Phordfan chimed in and he says he usually receives great service. So it's got to be part my own bad luck. Granted the restaurants I've been going to are staffed by little young chicks compared to the professional fine dining servers at the places Phordfan frequents, so I guess I can't expect the same level of service as a five star steakhouse.
As a gringo I feel bad waving people down and barking orders at people but I guess that's what I'm going to have to do from now on. The good thing is I've been tipping these waitresses 25-30% which probably makes me a great tipper compared to their usual customers.
Random thought: Here's a fun idea to try out. Find you a chica with giant boobs. Get one from HK or an escort or whatever but make sure she has big giant boobs. Have her wear some skimpy tight fitting clothing and take her to a nice restaurant and watch your waiter get all nervous trying not to get caught looking at her boobs. I've done that and it was funny as hell. The poor guy was stuttering and visibly struggling to not get distracted from his job. He was probably scared if I caught him looking at her boobs I was going to take it out of his tip. The poor guy was probably a nervous wreck lmao!
Are those who quickly and politely take orders, deliver them quickly and correctly to clients' requests, then stay quietly in sight of their clients, ready to respond to requests. I don't need them to come around to my table needlessly to bother me. When I need them I would call them.
Those who keep coming to clients' tables, asking needless, stupid questions, are just trying to remind clients to tip. They are annoying and some can be very rude. I know a few people waiting tables while attending schools, they all complained bitterly how little they make in that job. But that is not my problem. If they don't like to wait on tables and want to make a lot more money, perhaps they should try a career in cardio vascular or plastic surgeries. It's not my responsibilities and I don't give a shit if some stupid, uneducated assholes don't make as much money as they think they should.
If they don't do their jobs properly and show bad attitudes, I would not tip and will complain to their owners / managers to make sure they learn how to do their jobs. Don't let low lifes run over you. Teach them lessons to make them good humans.Unfortunately that's all too common in the service industry. Lazy servers give crappy half ass service and they get mad when they don't get a 30% tip. Or they get mad when they get a negative review on Yelp.
Like Phordfan said earlier, service is a huge factor in the difference between a good dining experience and a bad dining experience. You might have been served the best crispiest French fries but if they go cold because the waiter took forever bringing salt and ketchup. Or if you're eating some 3 alarm hot wings and the server takes forever bringing your cold beverage. Or you want to order a coffee and dessert and your server seems to have disappeared off the face of the earth and is nowhere to be found. These things can ruin an otherwise positive experience.
Lately I've been getting really bad service at restaurants in Tijuana. But these are mom and pop places I'm talking about. They're not as big and organized as the some of the places you meat eaters eat at. Captain you frequent the nice restaurants in Tijuana, what do you think about the service level in these places? How does it compare to your experience in US restaurants?
KC Questor
03-01-21, 20:23
Here in Tijuana it seems like if I don't wave down my server to order, they'll leave me there for 30 minutes without even asking if I'm ready to order.That's exactly right, and it's just different from how we do it. As was mentioned, the goal in the US is to turn the tables as quickly as possible, so the waiters come up to you right away to take your order. In many other countries, it would be rude for them to pressure you to place your order quickly -- they give you time to settle in, look over the menu, talk with your dinner companions. They assume you will signal them when you are ready. In the US we see it as rude to wave over a waiter. In Mexico, it's how you let them know you are ready. It's not rudeness or indifference. It's them leaving you be until you signal to them that you want attention.
No that's most definitely not like everywhere else. By US service standards if I have to wave you down to take my order then that means you're not doing your job.
But you aren't in the US. In Latin America, and in much of Europe as well, they do things differently. Don't go to a foreign country and then complain that they don't do things the way they do in the US. The culture there is to leave you alone until you signal to them that you need attention. They aren't rude or unprofessional.
Hell, I have a ton of international friends who come to the US and complain that the wait staff rushes them. They just sat down and all of a sudden some server wants to know what they want to drink, what appetizers do they want, the poppers are really good, can I tell you the specials? They are like "Give us a moment."
Locals don't want to be chatting with family / friends, mouths full of food, and be interrupted by some waiter asking if they need anything. In the States we love that, but in Mexico, well, not so much.This is one of my pet peeves. It's like they watch for when I've taken a bite and THAT'S when they pop up like a magician to ask "How is everything?" Or my water glass is down 10% but all of a sudden they appear just to pour a splash in. Leave me alone!
I much prefer the Mexican style. I'll let you know when I need something.
Captain Solo
03-01-21, 20:49
Before CoVid I went to Ceasar and another fancy place on Revo, nice, clean, quiet, service was attentive and professional, not slow, not hurried, just right. Tijuana waiters in big restaurants are far more professional as they treat their job a life time career. If compared to big US restaurants like Morton, Ruth Chris, Maestro, Scott's ect US restaurants employ a lot of temporary, amateurs and part time waiting staff; most are untrained, some have bad attitudes and just don't give a shit.
La Perla is usually very slow as they don't have many clients and it takes time for them to prepare. I wanted to try Los Arcos but the area looked run down and smelled way too bad I did not want to go in.
Went to the Brazilian steak houses a couple times. After CoVid service was slower with fewer cuts of meat, but anything we asked was brought out promptly and served pleasantly. I have no problem giving them 30% tip most times.
Mom and pop places like Azul's, Al Capone, Titos, El Choforo, LE Damos ect have much fewer clients after CoVid. They want high turn over and are quick and efficient. We were served usually within 5 minutes after placing orders. We even bring in or store our favorite beers at a few places to make sure we have them for our dishes. They are always cordial.
Not sure how slow is slow for you. Perhaps the way one looks, dresses, walks, talks may bring different treatments by wait staff. We may want to adjust ourselves to see if services improve.
My issues with waiters is they don't leave me alone enough and they take your plate away from you too soon. Otherwise they mean well. I get much better FOOD and SERVICE in Tijuana than in SD. SD has horrible food and prices are insane.
This is one of my pet peeves. It's like they watch for when I've taken a bite and THAT'S when they pop up like a magician to ask "How is everything?" Or my water glass is down 10% but all of a sudden they appear just to pour a splash in. Leave me alone!
That's what the thumb's up is for. It works really well when your mouth is full and half open.
That's exactly right, and it's just different from how we do it. As was mentioned, the goal in the US is to turn the tables as quickly as possible, so the waiters come up to you right away to take your order. In many other countries, it would be rude for them to pressure you to place your order quickly -- they give you time to settle in, look over the menu, talk with your dinner companions. They assume you will signal them when you are ready. In the US we see it as rude to wave over a waiter. In Mexico, it's how you let them know you are ready. It's not rudeness or indifference. It's them leaving you be until you signal to them that you want attention.
But you aren't in the US. In Latin America, and in much of Europe as well, they do things differently. Don't go to a foreign country and then complain that they don't do things the way they do in the US. The culture there is to leave you alone until you signal to them that you need attention. They aren't rude or unprofessional.
Hell, I have a ton of international friends who come to the US and complain that the wait staff rushes them. They just sat down and all of a sudden some server wants to know what they want to drink, what appetizers do they want, the poppers are really good, can I tell you the specials? They are like "Give us a moment.".I must not be explaining myself properly. None of what you mention is what I'm talking about. When I say "wave down" my server I'm literally talking about standing up waving my arms like I'm trying to wave down a rescue helicopter. These people are not standing by waiting for me to just "signal them". They're not making themselves available at all to be "signaled" over. They're hiding back in the kitchen, or hiding behind the counter, or running past me without even looking in my direction. Simply looking my way or making eye contact just to see if I might be in need of something would be nice but they don't even do that. I'm talking about literally being neglected and ignored. That has nothing to do with culture. I shouldn't have to get up out of my chair and beg the server to do her job. It's a total and complete lack of attention. A lot of it has to do with being understaffed also. They have these servers also taking care of to go orders being picked up. So due to their lack of training they quickly get overwhelmed and it results in shitty service for dine-in customers.
When I say "wave down" my server I'm literally talking about standing up waving my arms like I'm trying to wave down a rescue helicopter.Well, you're small, and hard to see in those tall booths.
I get what you're saying now.
Before CoVid I went to Ceasar and another fancy place on Revo, nice, clean, quiet, service was attentive and professional, not slow, not hurried, just right. Tijuana waiters in big restaurants are far more professional as they treat their job a life time career. If compared to big US restaurants like Morton, Ruth Chris, Maestro, Scott's ect US restaurants employ a lot of temporary, amateurs and part time waiting staff; most are untrained, some have bad attitudes and just don't give a shit.
La Perla is usually very slow as they don't have many clients and it takes time for them to prepare. I wanted to try Los Arcos but the area looked run down and smelled way too bad I did not want to go in.
Went to the Brazilian steak houses a couple times. After CoVid service was slower with fewer cuts of meat, but anything we asked was brought out promptly and served pleasantly. I have no problem giving them 30% tip most times.
Mom and pop places like Azul's, Al Capone, Titos, El Choforo, LE Damos ect have much fewer clients after CoVid. They want high turn over and are quick and efficient. We were served usually within 5 minutes after placing orders. We even bring in or store our favorite beers at a few places to make sure we have them for our dishes. They are always cordial..Ruth Chris and Mastro's servers are definitely not "untrained". Slinging $300 tomahawk ribeyes and $500 bottles of Opus is only for the top dogs. There is zero room for error in an establishment like that. I've actually worked with the Mastro brothers and I know their server training program very well. Their server training manual probably weighs ten pounds and most of their servers are certified sommeliers. These guys are some of the best you'll find anywhere.
ScatManDoo
03-02-21, 05:02
I must not be explaining myself properly. None of what you mention is what I'm talking about.I think they were responding directly to what you wrote when you started this line of discussion.
It was as if you were boiling mad that you could not compel Mexican restaurant workers to behave just like restaurant workers in San Diego.
What do you guys think of the level of service you receive from restaurant waiters in Tijuana?
The restaurants I go to it seems like I have to wave down the server just to get them to take my order. I feel like telling them "hey I came here because I'm hungry and I want to eat some food. I didn't come here just to sit down and hang out taking up space all day long."
I've worked in restaurants and my plan was always to get your order quickly, get your food to you quickly, and get you your check quickly so I can get you out the door and on to the next paying customer. But in Tijuana restaurants it seems like the opposite. It seems like they don't mind one bit having people just wait and wait and just hangout forever at their table. They don't hurry to take your order. They don't hurry to explain the menu. They don't hurry to check up on you. They don't hurry to ask if you want the check. They don't hurry for anything at all. In the US if I receive such bad service I would consider complaining to the manager but in Tijuana I don't bother complaining because I already know that if you complain they will just treat you like YOU are the a-hole..
KC Questor
03-03-21, 00:14
I must not be explaining myself properly. None of what you mention is what I'm talking about. When I say "wave down" my server I'm literally talking about standing up waving my arms like I'm trying to wave down a rescue helicopter. I've never had this experience. I'm sorry that you have. Which restaurants were they? I will avoid them.
A lot of it has to do with being understaffed also.This is also contrary to my experience. In most places I've eaten, they have way more staff than an equivalent American restaurant would. It makes sense; when labor is cheap hire plenty of people. Sure, I often see gaggles of them just standing around, and they aren't always "eyes on" 100% of the time. But all I've ever had to do is raise my arm, or signal to a different passing waiter that I needed attention.
In the past two months I've eaten at 12-14 different restaurants in Tijuana, Playas, and Rosarito, and the service is mostly what I expect from non-US restaurants.
KC Questor
03-03-21, 00:22
I think they were responding directly to what you wrote when you started this line of discussion. It was as if you were boiling mad that you could not compel Mexican restaurant workers to behave just like restaurant workers in San Diego.That may be it. He wrote:
"I've worked in restaurants and my plan was always to get your order quickly, get your food to you quickly, and get you your check quickly so I can get you out the door and on to the next paying customer. " -- To me, that's bad service. The customer is not a welcome guest in their mind.
"But in Tijuana restaurants it seems like the opposite. It seems like they don't mind one bit having people just wait and wait and just hangout forever at their table. They don't hurry to take your order. They don't hurry to explain the menu. They don't hurry to check up on you. They don't hurry to ask if you want the check. They don't hurry for anything at all. " -- Perfect explanation of la vida chicana (or tica or brasiliera or espana or italiana or....). They don't hurry. They don't mind having you sit there. The goal is not to turn tables, it's to allow their guests to enjoy themselves.
It's that same "hurry" mentality that Americans bring everywhere. We get mad when the chica is an hour late for a date. I admit, I get this way, when she said she was going to meet me at 6:00 and I message her at 6:15 and she says "Waiting on an uber" and she's 30 minutes away. Drives me nuts. But it's the way they live their lives.
One thing I noticed on my last two trips was restaurants with signs asking people not to stay longer than 90 minutes. I figured it must be a governmental thing, since they all used the 90 minute guide. The hostess made a point to let know that there was a time limit, and apologizing for it. Once, I was being seated at a restaurant that closed at 10:00. It was just after 9:00 and I was already nervous that I would be keeping them past their closing time, and she still told me that I couldn't stay more than 90 minutes.
Ruth Chris and Mastro's servers are definitely not "untrained". Slinging $300 tomahawk ribeyes and $500 bottles of Opus is only for the top dogs. There is zero room for error in an establishment like that. I've actually worked with the Mastro brothers and I know their server training program very well. Their server training manual probably weighs ten pounds and most of their servers are certified sommeliers. These guys are some of the best you'll find anywhere.Is it possible that you are more sensitive to poor service because you are in the same profession and so your service standards are higher than the rest of us? Common, we wine about paying $5-10 more for sex with a hottie 1/2 our age. I buy my wine by the gallon and I cook my own chuck steak when the sirloin isn't on sale.
Is it possible that you are more sensitive to poor service because you are in the same profession and so your service standards are higher than the rest of us? Common, we wine about paying $5-10 more for sex with a hottie 1/2 our age. I buy my wine by the gallon and I cook my own chuck steak when the sirloin isn't on sale.Oh definitely, yes I instinctively judge every little move the staff makes, the look and feel of the place, the organization from the second I walk in the door. But I think it's just bad luck, I've been going to these places that employ young untrained staff, and they're operate understaffed as well so it just is what it is. My strategy going forward is to continue tipping well and be more proactive with instructing the servers what I want and how I want it. Like the putas your experience can drastically improve with repeat visits. The main restaurant I go to there are actually bells on the tables, those ding ding bells things you hit downward with your hand. A US restaurant would never have something so degrading and douchebaggy, and no American server would work at a place with freaking bells on the table. There's a good chance a fistfight would break out if you ring a bell at a restaurant server in the US. That's another "culture" thing I've noticed in Mexico it seems to be socially acceptable to be degrading towards others especially people who are serving you. But hey I'm still learning all this culture stuff.
To add my 2 cents to this discussion. You get your check when you ask for it in a restaurant. That's the Mexican way and the way in Latin and South America. It would considered rude for a waiter to bring your check before you ask for it. The theory is they want you to stay in the restaurant as long as you want and relax (chill). No rush.
Captain Solo
03-05-21, 22:04
Bayboy,
Different grades of restaurants operate differently.
In upscale places, waiters should take away plates and utensils after each course to give you a clean table, but should not bring the bill because the clients may be ordering more drinks, deserts ect. Fast food and mom and pop places earn thin margins and they want fast turn over. Some will give you the bill right after you are served.
People in Canada, Europe and South America like to gather, dine, drink and talk. French and Italians would sit all day in sidewalk cafes talking to friends and people watching. Such idle past times are frowned upon in the US. Americans are more hurried and brief in conversations unless they are lobbyists in expensive restaurants, kissing legislators' asses to steal from the public, then they spend big money all night eating, drinking and talking. It was very nice seeing crowds of thousands people hang out on the streets of Montreal and BS As late on warm summer nights, drinking, talking, laughing, enjoying each other's companies peacefully and lovingly. In the US such gatherings would invite fights, crimes, violence.
I have seen large, fancy steak houses in BS As where people eat, drink and talk for hours over dinner. Americans are not that social and they don't usually like anyone that much, including their own families, to spend that much time to dine and talk unfortunately.
Bayboy,
Different grades of restaurants operate differently.
In upscale places, waiters should take away plates and utensils after each course to give you a clean table, but should not bring the bill because the clients may be ordering more drinks, deserts ect. Fast food and mom and pop places earn thin margins and they want fast turn over. Some will give you the bill right after you are served.
People in Canada, Europe and South America like to gather, dine, drink and talk. French and Italians would sit all day in sidewalk cafes talking to friends and people watching. Such idle past times are frowned upon in the US. Americans are more hurried and brief in conversations unless they are lobbyists in expensive restaurants, kissing legislators' asses to steal from the public, then they spend big money all night eating, drinking and talking. It was very nice seeing crowds of thousands people hang out on the streets of Montreal and BS As late on warm summer nights, drinking, talking, laughing, enjoying each other's companies peacefully and lovingly. In the US such gatherings would invite fights, crimes, violence.
I have seen large, fancy steak houses in BS As where people eat, drink and talk for hours over dinner. Americans are not that social and they don't usually like anyone that much, including their own families, to spend that much time to dine and talk unfortunately.One of the first frases I learned in Spanish classes was, 'La Cuenta Por Favor. '.
I've been to Buenos Aires a few times and people really get into it there. They get off work and meet up w friends in cafes, bars, restaurants and talk drink and hang out for hours, and then they have dinner late at night (9-10-11 pm).
Even during the daytime, it always looked like the coffee shops had a lot oif people in there, talking w each other.
I saw it at Chiki Jai restaurant. There were groups of people there talking, drinking beer and wine. Just chilling and BSing. Americans could learn something from this lifestyle / culture. The bill is the last thing from the waiter.
Captain Solo
03-06-21, 16:31
Artiste.
One of my favorite restaurants anywhere is the 100's Seafood Buffet under the overpass intersection of I805 and route 8.
Their facility is nice, clean, upscale, seafood is abundant, fresh, delicious. Thursday and Friday night you can have AYCE Maine lobster, lobster claws, raw oyster, clams, steaks ect, all for $35, which is an excellent deal. The place is way better than any fancy buffet in Las Vegas at a fraction of the prices, run by a Filipino family. The place was packed; usually have to wait half hour for diner. I drove family and friends to SD just for that sumptuous feast, well, then we head over to Tijuana hehe.
They opened briefly for outdoors dining under the tent in Oct 2020, but looks like they are now closed for good. I called a few times but nobody answered their phone. Most other seafood buffets are also closed for good. The remaining few are struggling with fewer diners and operating at a loss.
Our good life is really fucked by this CoVid bullshit.
My issues with waiters is they don't leave me alone enough and they take your plate away from you too soon. Otherwise they mean well. I get much better food and service in Tijuana than in SD. SD has horrible food and prices are insane.
Captain Solo
03-06-21, 17:23
Bayboy.
You may have gone to the wrong school.
The first phrase I learned from Coahuila Universidad was "Cuanto para la cuarto?
Artiste.
One of my favorite restaurants anywhere is the 100's Seafood Buffet under the overpass intersection of I805 and route 8.
Their facility is nice, clean, upscale, seafood is abundant, fresh, delicious. Thursday and Friday night you can have AYCE Maine lobster, lobster claws, raw oyster, clams, steaks ect, all for $35, which is an excellent deal. The place is way better than any fancy buffet in Las Vegas at a fraction of the prices, run by a Filipino family. The place was packed; usually have to wait half hour for diner. I drove family and friends to SD just for that sumptuous feast, well, then we head over to Tijuana hehe.
They opened briefly for outdoors dining under the tent in Oct 2020, but looks like they are now closed for good. I called a few times but nobody answered their phone. Most other seafood buffets are also closed for good. The remaining few are struggling with fewer diners and operating at a loss.
Our good life is really fucked by this CoVid bullshit.
My issues with waiters is they don't leave me alone enough and they take your plate away from you too soon. Otherwise they mean well. I get much better food and service in Tijuana than in SD. SD has horrible food and prices are insane.I wonder if this is the same place I went to in National City. The place was called ACE CRAB. It was incredible. They sell seafood by the pound and you choose the seasoning. They bring it bolted in plastic bags and you wear aprons and eat off a picnic table with paper towels and bare hands. I told the waiter next time I would just show up in a bathing suit so I could hop in the shower afterwards. The dinner was rather messy but good eats nonetheless.
Captain Solo
03-07-21, 05:42
100's seafood buffet, AYCE lobster, crab, shrimp, steaks.
Does not sound like your place.
BrotherMouzone
03-07-21, 18:15
On the topic of San Diego restaurants, the last time I was in San Diego last month, a restaurant I checked out and really liked before heading down to Tijuana was La Puerta (Gaslamp Quarter area). Excellent margaritas. In particular a spicy margarita they have called Bark at the Moon. And an excellent California burrito. Highly recommend.
Any recommendations on Tijuana restaurants? I'm just now realizing that, other than several taco spots, the only restaurants I've ever been to in Tijuana are the AYCE Churrascaria Do Brasil and Mr. Pampas steakhouses LOL. Will look to expand my horizons on the next trip. Had a girl in the clubs that I'm friendly with recommend Mantequiila and for breakfast Sabor A Mi. Also had a sports celebrity acquaintance (can't reveal name for privacy reasons) tell me his favorite restaurant in Tijuana is La Espadana, which I noticed on my last trip is right down the street from Mr. Pampas. Any thoughts on these or other restaurants are welcome. I'm a "meat + potatoes" restaurant kind of guy, though I don't eat seafood (allergic).
KC Questor
03-07-21, 19:42
Any recommendations on Tijuana restaurants?If you like seafood, there are lots of good options. For fancy you have Lionfish in Zona Rio. For good and classy but not super fancy in el Centro you have Cevicheria Corriente (my favorite restaurant in Tijuana) or Mariscos Loretos.
If seafood is not your thing there are plenty of other choices. Mision 19 is a foodie destination, famous, but fancy and expensive. Caesar's is on Revolucion not far from Zona Norte and is where the Caesar salad was invented. You should go there at least once just for the experience (they have pretty good steaks and pasta dishes). Across the street from Caesar's is Piedra Santa, with good authentic Oaxacan cuisine (not the best in town and a bit pricy because of the location). Also near there is Verde y Crema or La Justina. Both are great local places, nice and a bit pricy but great food and convenient locations.
Tijuana has a huge and growing food scene, so you will find lots of options. This article from Eater magazine has some good suggestions: https://sandiego.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-tijuana-mexico.
LuvMexicanas
03-08-21, 04:02
If you like seafood, there are lots of good options. For fancy you have Lionfish in Zona Rio. For good and classy but not super fancy in el Centro you have Cevicheria Corriente (my favorite restaurant in Tijuana) or Mariscos Loretos.
If seafood is not your thing there are plenty of other choices. Mision 19 is a foodie destination, famous, but fancy and expensive. Caesar's is on Revolucion not far from Zona Norte and is where the Caesar salad was invented. You should go there at least once just for the experience (they have pretty good steaks and pasta dishes). Across the street from Caesar's is Piedra Santa, with good authentic Oaxacan cuisine (not the best in town and a bit pricy because of the location). Also near there is Verde y Crema or La Justina. Both are great local places, nice and a bit pricy but great food and convenient locations.
Tijuana has a huge and growing food scene, so you will find lots of options. This article from Eater magazine has some good suggestions: https://sandiego.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-tijuana-mexico.I like Villa Marina in Zona Rio for seafood. Ricardo's in Centro is good all around especially their menudo. It's nice but not fancy. As an added bonus, it's open 24 hours.
KC Questor
03-09-21, 01:09
I like Villa Marina in Zona Rio for seafood.Looks good. I've added it to my list, thanks!
Ricardo's in Centro is good all around especially their menudo. It's nice but not fancy. As an added bonus, it's open 24 hours.I've been to their Playas location. It was pretty good. Didn't know they had one in Centro. From their web site they have one in Zona Rio as well.
Looks good. I've added it to my list, thanks!
I've been to their Playas location. It was pretty good. Didn't know they had one in Centro. From their web site they have one in Zona Rio as well.Be careful with the Ricardo's at plaza Rio. I paid by debit card and the bastard waiter took my card to the back and cloned it. Next morning I get a fraud alert from my bank a withdrawal was made at an ATM in Mexico City. I had to cancel my card and get a new one which is a pain in the ass. That's how I found out the hard way, in Mexico only pay by card with the machine they bring to your table.
LuvMexicanas
03-09-21, 04:03
Looks good. I've added it to my list, thanks!
I've been to their Playas location. It was pretty good. Didn't know they had one in Centro. From their web site they have one in Zona Rio as well.Tijuana is so much more than chicas. It has great weather, especially when it's scorching hot in most of the USA during summer. The food is great and cheap. 15 peso or not much more beers outside the Zona. Guys like to complain but find me a more accessible place with as much to offer without looking over your shoulder for cops as you partake in the hobby.
BTW, the hotdogs just outside to the right of the main entrance to HK are amazing.
Quick Love
03-09-21, 04:47
Whose been to that amazing Brazilian steak house recently? Just made reservations. Looking forward to it. Does anyone have any recent experiences there? Any changes since covid.
Captain Solo
03-09-21, 18:12
Mr. Pampas has branches in major cities, 4 branches in Tijuana alone.
After CoVid the salad bar is smaller and varieties of cuts have been reduced. However you can ask for any of the cuts and they would grill it up and serve it.
Not on this list, but last time they wheeled out huge chunks of roast beef and roast pork. The roast beef melted in the mouth and was buttery, full of beefy taste and flavor, one of the best roast beef I've had anywhere. A favorite cut in Brazil is the hump, called Cubim, buttery, better than any Waigyu beef.
Take a picture of these cuts and ask the waiter to bring out your cuts.
Aguja Norteña Northern Needle New York steak.
Asado de tira Strip roast.
Camarones Shrimp.
Chistorra Spanish pork sausage.
Pierna de cordero Leg of lamb.
Chorizo brasileño Brazilian sausage.
Churrasco Barbecue.
Costilla BBQ BBQ rib.
Costilla de Res Beef Rib.
Filete mignon Filete mignon.
Negritos con tocino Negritos with bacon.
Picaña Picaña top sirloin w cap.
Arrachera Skirt steak.
Pechuga de pollo con limon Lemon chicken breast.
Pulpo Octopus.
Tomahawk Tomahawk steak.
Sirloin Sirloin.
Tripa de leche Milk tripe.
Trompo al pastor Shepherd spindle grill.
Filete al limon Lemon steak.
Filete a la mostaza Mustard steak.
Sirloin con ajo Sirloin with garlic.
Be careful with the Ricardo's at plaza Rio. I paid by debit card and the bastard waiter took my card to the back and cloned it. Next morning I get a fraud alert from my bank a withdrawal was made at an ATM in Mexico City. I had to cancel my card and get a new one which is a pain in the ass. That's how I found out the hard way, in Mexico only pay by card with the machine they bring to your table.Have to admit, I love my AppleCard for travel. M / see works anywhere. And if its copied, I can generate a new CC# in about 10 seconds. No waiting for a new card.
I can / have generated a new card every day on the ground in some countries. No problems.
Bocephious
03-10-21, 05:37
What is the expected dress code for going to Mr. Pampas? Seen people talking about it here, and tried finding something online, but coming up empty. When I'm in Tijuana I'm more of a shorts and T shirt kind of guy, would that work there?
Captain Solo
03-10-21, 17:00
Bocephious.
Mr. Pampas is where upscale Mexican families and dating couples go to celebrate. They wear respectable but casual clothes. Even the wait staff wear nice, clean uniforms and they act professional like in upscale US restaurants.
There is no dress code, but using common sense you should not dress down in cheap clothes. You should wear casual but upscale clothes. Dress shorts with shirts, polo shirts, Hawaiian shirts would look cool. Don't show up in pajamas, gym clothes or dirty rags and you will be OK.
Captain Solo
03-10-21, 17:39
I no longer see the discount in Mr. Pampas' web site.
Churrascaria at the Hippodromo shopping mall has 30% discount after 6 PM any night of the week, while the branch near Zona Rio mall only discounts Mon through Thursday. Dinner would be around $12, premium beers only $2, wines start at $15 a bottle, very good deals.
The meat cuts in their web sites are just a start. They do bring out other cuts depending on what are available. I was in Mr. Pampas a few weeks ago for lunch, they wheeled out a huge slab of roast beef, must be top sirloin, with a thick fat cap. That was the best, juiciest, tenderest and tastiest roast beef I ever had.
Bocephious
03-10-21, 17:44
Bocephious.
Mr. Pampas is where upscale Mexican families and dating couples go to celebrate. They wear respectable but casual clothes. Even the wait staff wear nice, clean uniforms and they act professional like in upscale US restaurants.
There is no dress code, but using common sense you should not dress down in cheap clothes. You should wear casual but upscale clothes. Dress shorts with shirts, polo shirts, Hawaiian shirts would look cool. Don't show up in pajamas, gym clothes or dirty rags and you will be OK.Thanks, mostly wear golf shorts, so bringing a couple of polos shouldn't be an issue.
BrotherMouzone
03-10-21, 18:56
What is the expected dress code for going to Mr. Pampas? Seen people talking about it here, and tried finding something online, but coming up empty. When I'm in Tijuana I'm more of a shorts and T shirt kind of guy, would that work there?You'll be fine with casual dress, as long as it's nothing too scruffy LOL. I went to Mr. Pampas last month with a hoodie, shorts, and might've even been wearing flip-flops and it was perfectly fine.
Quick Love
03-11-21, 01:21
I no longer see the discount in Mr. Pampas' web site.
Churrascaria at the Hippodromo shopping mall has 30% discount after 6 PM any night of the week, while the branch near Zona Rio mall only discounts Mon through Thursday. Dinner would be around $12, premium beers only $2, wines start at $15 a bottle, very good deals.
The meat cuts in their web sites are just a start. They do bring out other cuts depending on what are available. I was in Mr. Pampas a few weeks ago for lunch, they wheeled out a huge slab of roast beef, must be top sirloin, with a thick fat cap. That was the best, juiciest, tenderest and tastiest roast beef I ever had.I have reservations set for 8 pm. But I see they close at 10 pm. I don't want to be "THAT GUY" and have the workers upset because I'm keeping them later. Or at 8 pm is there still a lot of people.
I have reservations set for 8 pm. But I see they close at 10 pm. I don't want to be "THAT GUY" and have the workers upset because I'm keeping them later. Or at 8 pm is there still a lot of people.8 Pm isn't 'that guy' territory.
930 is.
Captain Solo
03-11-21, 02:32
2 hours gives you plenty of time for fine dining.
Chuurascaria do Brasil opens until midnight. It's as good as Mr. Pampas.
BrotherMouzone
03-11-21, 18:53
I have reservations set for 8 pm. But I see they close at 10 pm. I don't want to be "THAT GUY" and have the workers upset because I'm keeping them later. Or at 8 pm is there still a lot of people.With the COVID situation might call ahead to 100% confirm the hours they close. Last July, Ubered to the Churrascaria Do Brasil on Agua Caliente and got there at some point between 8:30 and 9 because the website said they closed at 10, but they were already closed (was completely empty with the lights out and nobody there so they'd apparently been closed for a while). Was able to Uber to the location in Zona Rio right after that and eat there instead (called ahead to confirm they were still open) but that really pissed me off at the time LOL Point is, closing hours can sometimes even now still be a bit unpredictable with COVID. Same is true even for a lot of restaurants here in the USA.
Pampas has shitty parking during meal times. Do you guys park elsewhere? Or just try to park at their lot?
BrotherMouzone
03-11-21, 19:24
Pampas has shitty parking during meal times. Do you guys park elsewhere? Or just try to park at their lot?Yeah, there was a line literally around the block of cars waiting to get into the parking lot to park the last time I was there (though that was Valentine's Day last month, which I assume would be expected to be a busy day). I never drive in Tijuana (took Uber) so this is never an issue for me fortunately.
What is the expected dress code for going to Mr. Pampas? Seen people talking about it here, and tried finding something online, but coming up empty. When I'm in Tijuana I'm more of a shorts and T shirt kind of guy, would that work there?There is no dress code, per se. But just because you *can* wear shorts and a t-shirt doesn't mean you *should* wear them. In Mexico, as in many countries, shorts / t-shirt / flip-flops are considered beach wear. Adult males (unless you're a joto) do not wear this sort of thing. Sadly, lots of gringos (California natives especially) ignore this and dress any-damn-way-they-please. The locals are used to it, so you won't be banned. You'll be OK, but you will help to perpetuate the stereotype.
Also, Pampas is to Mexican dining as Sizzler is to American dining. Relatively low price, relatively nice atmosphere and you can make a pig of yourself. But if you're looking for great food there are far better options.
Captain Solo
03-11-21, 21:22
Clunkerfan is again trying to denigrate some of the most popular and the best choices in Tijuana.
Mr. Pampas why Churrascaria do Brasil are not the equivalents of Sizzler in the US. They are the equivalents of the $70 churrascarias in LA and OC. In fact I found them livelier, richer, more upscale, serving more varieties and better cuts of meats with better service than those in the US.
The advantage over steak houses is you can taste all different cuts of meats and seafood. Just ask them to bring out your favorite cuts grilled to your taste and they would gladly serve you. Last time I was in Mr. Pampas for lunch they wheeled out on a cart a huge slab of roast beef with a fat cap, tender, juicy, tasty, full of beefy aromas, clearly the best roast beef I've had anywhere.
ClunkerFan also puts down nice, clean, hot, young, fresh, beautiful girls in La zona Norte in favor of his old, ugly, shriveled, illiterate retired putas in Otay hehe.
Captain Solo
03-11-21, 22:14
Jackie.
I never had problems parking at Mr Pampas' original location on Gen Rodriguez. Just gie the car to the valet.
If coming from la zona it's far more convenient to take $2 Uber ride.
ScatManDoo
03-12-21, 03:26
Relatively low price, relatively nice atmosphere and you can make a pig of yourself.That's hard to beat.
RikyMichaels7
03-12-21, 04:42
There is no dress code, per se. But just because you *can* wear shorts and a t-shirt doesn't mean you *should* wear them. In Mexico, as in many countries, shorts / t-shirt / flip-flops are considered beach wear. Adult males (unless you're a joto) do not wear this sort of thing. Sadly, lots of gringos (California natives especially) ignore this and dress any-damn-way-they-please. The locals are used to it, so you won't be banned. You'll be OK, but you will help to perpetuate the stereotype.
Also, Pampas is to Mexican dining as Sizzler is to American dining. Relatively low price, relatively nice atmosphere and you can make a pig of yourself. But if you're looking for great food there are far better options.Pampas and Churrascaria are nothing like Sizzler. I was at Pampas last weekend and was surprised at how nice of an establishment it was. The salad bar was terrific and the same can be said about the meats. Service was great as well. And who cares about perpetuating the stereotype? I'm sure the ownership gladly welcomes my gringo business.
To me, Pampas look like one of those upscale Casino buffets, but a hella cheaper.
Pampas and Churrascaria are nothing like Sizzler. I was at Pampas last weekend and was surprised at how nice of an establishment it was. The salad bar was terrific and the same can be said about the meats. Service was great as well. And who cares about perpetuating the stereotype? I'm sure the ownership gladly welcomes my gringo business.Geez, Loise. There's a lot of anti-Sizzler sentiment out there.
I'm not hating on Sizzler. Now I'm only familiar with the ones in CA, so maybe in other parts of the country they are terrible. My point is that Sizzler has a decent, family-friendly atmosphere. They have reasonably decent service. They have a huge salad bar. They serve inexpensive meat. They are reasonably priced so that you can feed the entire family for not a ton of money. Mr. Pampas is much the same. Lots of families go there. The service is decent. You can "get your money's worth" without having to resort to a gawdawful Mexican buffet. If you're looking for a lot of food for not a lot of money you can't go wrong. (Sadly, too many gringos conflate quality with quantity). But as far as fine dining goes, Mr. Pampas is not it. There are much better options if AYCE isn't top on the priority list.
Anybody who has any knowledge of running a business knows that a company with the business model of Pampas / Sizzler / whoever cannot serve the best grades of meat. You will go BK after the first 250 pound gringo. One may like the flavor, or one may not. That's subjective. But it's an indisputable fact that they cannot afford the "really good stuff. " This is not a criticism of either establishment, it's just a statement of facts. Lots of people like Sizzler, lots of people like Pampas. If you do, go and have fun. Just don't tell newbies that Pampas is the ne plus ultra of Mexican dining.
I will say that the gringo "I'll-do-any-damn-thing-I-want-because-the-owners-are-begging-for-my-Yankee-dollars" attitude is why so many Americans are looked upon poorly in many countries. Pampas is buried on the weekends, and couldn't care less about one gringo more or less. This is one big reason that I avoid any gringo-centric establishment in Mexico. It seems this combination attracts the worst of both worlds.
Geez, Loise. There's a lot of anti-Sizzler sentiment out there.
I'm not hating on Sizzler. Now I'm only familiar with the ones in CA, so maybe in other parts of the country they are terrible. My point is that Sizzler has a decent, family-friendly atmosphere. They have reasonably decent service. They have a huge salad bar. They serve inexpensive meat. They are reasonably priced so that you can feed the entire family for not a ton of money. Mr. Pampas is much the same. Lots of families go there. The service is decent. You can "get your money's worth" without having to resort to a gawdawful Mexican buffet. If you're looking for a lot of food for not a lot of money you can't go wrong. (Sadly, too many gringos conflate quality with quantity). But as far as fine dining goes, Mr. Pampas is not it. There are much better options if AYCE isn't top on the priority list.
Anybody who has any knowledge of running a business knows that a company with the business model of Pampas / Sizzler / whoever cannot serve the best grades of meat. You will go BK after the first 250 pound gringo. One may like the flavor, or one may not. That's subjective. But it's an indisputable fact that they cannot afford the "really good stuff. " This is not a criticism of either establishment, it's just a statement of facts. Lots of people like Sizzler, lots of people like Pampas. If you do, go and have fun. Just don't tell newbies that Pampas is the ne plus ultra of Mexican dining.
I will say that the gringo "I'll-do-any-damn-thing-I-want-because-the-owners-are-begging-for-my-Yankee-dollars" attitude is why so many Americans are looked upon poorly in many countries. Pampas is buried on the weekends, and couldn't care less about one gringo more or less. This is one big reason that I avoid any gringo-centric establishment in Mexico. It seems this combination attracts the worst of both worlds.I haven't been to the Pampas type places in Tijuana but I've been to Fogo de Chao in the US and I basically saw it as a fancy Golden Corral. Yes they're ingredients and meats are definitely a grade higher than Golden Corral but they're definitely not top grade Del Frisco's-Mastro's-Ruth Chris level grade of meat. It would be mathematically impossible to do all you can eat with top grade meat. You'd have to charge $300 usd a head just to break even.
Hey y'all. I'll be staying at Cascadas this weekend. But, before I leave, someone wants me to pick up some spicy Mexican candy (chilii lollipops) and that de la rosa cookie. Would Oxxo have that or should I get at one of those little sari-sari stores near Pedwest when I cross back through??
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