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So what are the street food-carts that guys should try in the Zona Norte? And what food carts should guys avoid?
My favorite (and most people) is the taco cart across from La Perla on the HK corner. It's been there forever. Has tons of people so it's relatively safe.
My avoidance is the taco cart over by bar Valentina. One of my favorite chicas got food poisoning there months back and if a local chica can get Montezuma's revenge, I can.
[QUOTE=KBToys;2688991]I got a grande pizza, pasta, and chicken wings. The pizza was the best as I've never had one made with sourdough. The pizza was good quality. The chicken wings and pasta were just average. I would recommend for the pizza and the grande was like 350 peso. Not sure if that is expensive for Tijuana, but I felt it was good value. I prefer quality over quantity.
Also went to Pockets billiard sports bar. I got some nachos with steak which was good, micheladas, and mango chamoy margarita. I recommend for hours of fun if you prefer a break from mongering. It is in Zona Rio.[/QUOTE]I will be down to Tijuana after next week to meet my girl. I will. Have to check it out for sure. Thanks for the report.
Any of why'all have recommendations on breweries? Will be around this weekend and looking to try some new ones. These are the ones I'm already very familiar with: Border Psycho, Mamut, Norte, Ludica Artesenal, Playami, Insurgente Tap Room, BCB Tasting Room.
So any recommendations on highly-regarded breweries folks might have other than the ones listed above would be very much appreciated, thanks! I prefer lactose-sweetened sours and high ABV IPAs but any popular spot with a solid selection will do.
[QUOTE=BrotherMouzone;2696044]Any of why'all have recommendations on breweries? Will be around this weekend and looking to try some new ones. These are the ones I'm already very familiar with: Border Psycho, Mamut, Norte, Ludica Artesenal, Playami, Insurgente Tap Room, BCB Tasting Room.
So any recommendations on highly-regarded breweries folks might have other than the ones listed above would be very much appreciated, thanks! I prefer lactose-sweetened sours and high ABV IPAs but any popular spot with a solid selection will do.[/QUOTE]That's a good list. I'd just add Teorema on Revolucion. Good beer and a chill place to hang out, especially upstairs.
[QUOTE=BrotherMouzone;2696044]Any of why'all have recommendations on breweries? Will be around this weekend and looking to try some new ones. These are the ones I'm already very familiar with: Border Psycho, Mamut, Norte, Ludica Artesenal, Playami, Insurgente Tap Room, BCB Tasting Room.
So any recommendations on highly-regarded breweries folks might have other than the ones listed above would be very much appreciated, thanks! I prefer lactose-sweetened sours and high ABV IPAs but any popular spot with a solid selection will do.[/QUOTE]I drove by a beer hall on Aqua Caliente near the tower and I know Telefonica food court has large silver tanks and think they brew it on site.
In Centro just a couple blocks away from Ticuan is this great breakfast joint. Prices are very fair and the food is on point. I ordered the juevos con machaca which was excellent. Pretty good coffee too.
[QUOTE=BrotherMouzone;2696044]Any of why'all have recommendations on breweries? Will be around this weekend and looking to try some new ones. These are the ones I'm already very familiar with: Border Psycho, Mamut, Norte, Ludica Artesenal, Playami, Insurgente Tap Room, BCB Tasting Room.
So any recommendations on highly-regarded breweries folks might have other than the ones listed above would be very much appreciated, thanks! I prefer lactose-sweetened sours and high ABV IPAs but any popular spot with a solid selection will do.[/QUOTE]For those of you looking to get away from the Zona and are beer fans they are having the Tijuana Beer Fest on June 11th thru 13th. It will be at the Caliente Stadium parking lot. Will have Tijuana beers along with some San Diego beers.
I visited the beach on Friday and enjoyed multiple sticks of 6 large BBQ shrimp on a stick. Simply delicious.
They shrimp are cooked & served with shell on the them. Nicely seasoned. Yummy!
Many vendors walk along the beach selling these shrimp kabobs.
6 good sized shrimp for 50 pesos ($2.50) - cheaper than cost of raw shrimp here.
If you can spare the time I recommend this.
BTW. Uber to the beach is under $5. And only $1 if you take the mini-vans which act like a bus service.
Went to 260 Grados Saturday night about 7 PM for dinner. This place is very popular. The line was long, about 100 people ahead of us. I asked the woman holding the wait list. She said she did not know how long. I figured we were already there so we should wait.
After 2 hours my name was called, went inside waited 15 minutes to be seated. Sat at a table, waited another 15 minutes, nobody was taking order. The place was playing very loud Mexican Techno music. Lost of families with children were dining, moving to the music. I am talking about loud music near near HK loud level. Damn.
Another 15 minutes a guy came by to take order. The place was pretty hectic and chaotic. Dinner now costs 280 pesos or about $15, only a dozen appetizers with a dozen meats and shrimp entrees, beers $2, cocktails $6. I ordered 2 appetizers, some beef, pork, shrimp, salad. The Cajun shrimp was mushy, rehydrated, not fresh. Rib eye steak was good, brisket was sliced too thin and too salty, bulgogi and marinade pork bellies were way too sweet, inedible. The Korean side dishes, kimchi and salad never showed up. There was no dipping sauce.
Dinner with a beer and tip costed $18. With $15 for RT UBER rides it costed about the same as the best KBBQs in OC and LA which serve much larger and better selections of meats and fresh seafood, without the long wait. By the time I got back to La Zona, I had been gone 4 hours, damn. Mr Pampas and Churrascaria do Brasil cost $24 but have much larger selections of meats and seafood, plus a huge salad bar and you get seated quickly.
I would never go back to 260 Grados.
[QUOTE=CaptainSolo;2705133]Went to 260 Grados Saturday night about 7 PM for dinner. This place is very popular. The line was long, about 100 people ahead of us. I asked the woman holding the wait list. She said she did not know how long. I figured we were already there so we should wait.
After 2 hours my name was called, went inside waited 15 minutes to be seated. Sat at a table, waited another 15 minutes, nobody was taking order. The place was playing very loud Mexican Techno music. Lost of families with children were dining, moving to the music. I am talking about loud music near near HK loud level. Damn.
Another 15 minutes a guy came by to take order. The place was pretty hectic and chaotic. Dinner now costs 280 pesos or about $15, only a dozen appetizers with a dozen meats and shrimp entrees, beers $2, cocktails $6. I ordered 2 appetizers, some beef, pork, shrimp, salad. The Cajun shrimp was mushy, rehydrated, not fresh. Rib eye steak was good, brisket was sliced too thin and too salty, bulgogi and marinade pork bellies were way too sweet, inedible. The Korean side dishes, kimchi and salad never showed up. There was no dipping sauce.
Dinner with a beer and tip costed $18. With $15 for rt uber rides it costed about the same as the best KBBQs in OC and LA which serve much larger and better selections of meats and fresh seafood, without the long wait. By the time I got back to La Zona, I had been gone 4 hours, damn. Mr Pampas and Churrascaria do Brasil cost $24 but have much larger selections of meats and seafood, plus a huge salad bar and you get seated quickly.
I would never go back to 260 Grados.[/QUOTE]Best bet is not go during traditional hours for lunch or dinner and especially during weekend. I usually go around 2-3 pm midweek and never have issues. I need to keep up on food reviews, but nothing memorable sticks out in my mind. The Pampas with underground parking is the best in town and the only Churrascaria I've been to was the one in Galerias Hippodromo. It is just ok, but service is good at both locations.
I do recall going to Ensenada last week and a good restaurant is Boule. Every dish was great, fast service, and reasonably priced. The owner even comes out to see if everything is to your liking. It is outdoor seating and they have a sand pit with some ball game. I just went for the food.
[QUOTE=CaptainSolo;2705133]Went to 260 Grados Saturday night about 7 PM for dinner. This place is very popular. The line was long, about 100 people ahead of us. I asked the woman holding the wait list. She said she did not know how long. I figured we were already there so we should wait.
After 2 hours my name was called, went inside waited 15 minutes to be seated. Sat at a table, waited another 15 minutes, nobody was taking order. The place was playing very loud Mexican Techno music. Lost of families with children were dining, moving to the music. I am talking about loud music near near HK loud level. Damn.
Another 15 minutes a guy came by to take order. The place was pretty hectic and chaotic. Dinner now costs 280 pesos or about $15, only a dozen appetizers with a dozen meats and shrimp entrees, beers $2, cocktails $6. I ordered 2 appetizers, some beef, pork, shrimp, salad. The Cajun shrimp was mushy, rehydrated, not fresh. Rib eye steak was good, brisket was sliced too thin and too salty, bulgogi and marinade pork bellies were way too sweet, inedible. The Korean side dishes, kimchi and salad never showed up. There was no dipping sauce.
Dinner with a beer and tip costed $18. With $15 for rt uber rides it costed about the same as the best KBBQs in OC and LA which serve much larger and better selections of meats and fresh seafood, without the long wait. By the time I got back to La Zona, I had been gone 4 hours, damn. Mr Pampas and Churrascaria do Brasil cost $24 but have much larger selections of meats and seafood, plus a huge salad bar and you get seated quickly.
I would never go back to 260 Grados.[/QUOTE]Captain I went last week I agree their shrimp are old and muchy, they should just serve some frozen shrimp or just get rid of them. The quality has went downhill since the first time I went there.
I was looking forward to one of these days eating there with you. When we meet up one of these days, luckily there are plenty of other places to eat at. Drink and swap tales with the "Candy homies". Later, luvchicas.
[QUOTE=CaptainSolo;2705133]Went to 260 Grados Saturday night about 7 PM for dinner. This place is very popular. The line was long, about 100 people ahead of us. I asked the woman holding the wait list. She said she did not know how long. I figured we were already there so we should wait.
After 2 hours my name was called, went inside waited 15 minutes to be seated. Sat at a table, waited another 15 minutes, nobody was taking order. The place was playing very loud Mexican Techno music. Lost of families with children were dining, moving to the music. I am talking about loud music near near HK loud level. Damn.
Another 15 minutes a guy came by to take order. The place was pretty hectic and chaotic. Dinner now costs 280 pesos or about $15, only a dozen appetizers with a dozen meats and shrimp entrees, beers $2, cocktails $6. I ordered 2 appetizers, some beef, pork, shrimp, salad. The Cajun shrimp was mushy, rehydrated, not fresh. Rib eye steak was good, brisket was sliced too thin and too salty, bulgogi and marinade pork bellies were way too sweet, inedible. The Korean side dishes, kimchi and salad never showed up. There was no dipping sauce.
Dinner with a beer and tip costed $18. With $15 for RT UBER rides it costed about the same as the best KBBQs in OC and LA which serve much larger and better selections of meats and fresh seafood, without the long wait. By the time I got back to La Zona, I had been gone 4 hours, damn. Mr Pampas and Churrascaria do Brasil cost $24 but have much larger selections of meats and seafood, plus a huge salad bar and you get seated quickly.
I would never go back to 260 Grados.[/QUOTE]What day and time of the week did you go? Wouldn't write the place off after one bad experience. From your previous posts it seems you'd been a few other times and loved it. My personal favorite food spot in Tijuana now and will continue to go.
I understand it's much cheaper, but anyone living in SoCal eating Korean BBQ in Tijuana is a head scratcher. Those who understand the quality of Korean cuisine from LA to San Diego know this.
LucChicas.
For a few more bucks, Mr. Pampas and Churr do Brasil offer far more classy dining experience with much better selection of meat and seafood. We can go there.
Don't know what country you are in now. When you get back to Tijuana let's hang out and compare notes on our hot sexy trips.
I want to take a trip to a couple good mongering cities in Mexico, Monterrey, Cancun, Oaxxaca, Guadalajara, Matzalan. Can fly nonstop from Tijuana to all those cities cheap, total airfare less than $250. Would be nice to meet the bros who hang out in those cities. Any bro want to go, let me know.
Damn Capitan, sorry to hear about 260.
I was looking forward to one of these days eating there with you. When we meet up one of these days, luckily there are plenty of other places to eat at. Drink and swap tales with the "Candy homies". Later, luvchicas.