Food in Tijuana

[Hargow20]

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.

[BayBoy]

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.

[BayBoy]

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.

[Rainman306]

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.

[Phordphan]

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.

[ScatManDoo]

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.

[Ctytek]

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.

[Jackie888]

Can anyone recommend a couple of Tijuana restaurants with outdoor seating?

[Artisttyp]

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.

[Captain Solo]

Are pussies healthier than tacos?

[Jinxx]

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.

[Artisttyp]

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.

[Jinxx]

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.

[Dcrist0527]

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.

[Captain Solo]

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?