Food in Tijuana

[DMan2021]

Where is a good place to get an American style breakfast while in Tijuana? TIA.

[Captain Solo]

Only this location has week night discount $15 dinner $2. 50 beers, weekend $19, same price as Mr Pampas.

Tuesday night took $7 you ber ride from la zona, got seated immediately. The place was about 70 PC occupied, a few parties celebrating, singing ballads.

Salad bar was excellent with fresh greens, cheeses, pasta ect. I took a couple round of the red and raw steak tartare, man, so tasty. Figured out they marinade in vinaigrette and sesame oil, masking the bloody odor of raw meat while keeping all the rich taste.

I got about 20 servings of meats and sea food, so stuffed and do worth it, but missing the large slab of tender prime rib in pampas, still an excellent feast.

2 young Korean sisters, young and hot, were dining at next table. They gulped down lots of good plus a pitcher or red hibiscus drink. I got talking to them at the end. They were born in mexico, polite, pleasant, giggling but did not give me their tels. Damn, must be blood related to this tough guy Jackie.

Great dinner cheap. Mr Pampas is still better and more popular. With its prime ribs.

[Captain Solo]

Only this location has week night discount $15 dinner $2. 50 beers, weekend $19, same price as Mr Pampas.

Tuesday night took $7 you ber ride from la zona, got seated immediately. The place was about 70 PC occupied, a few parties celebrating, singing ballads.

Salad bar was excellent with fresh greens, cheeses, pasta ect. I took a couple round of the red and raw steak tartare, man, so tasty. Figured out they marinade in vinaigrette and sesame oil, masking the bloody odor of raw meat while keeping all the ri.

[Captain Solo]

Jackie,

I got talking to local people waiting in line, a few very attractive girls and women, so it was not too boring. The women were not sitting on my lap, but they were interesting.

Don't see how anyone can compete pricewise with 260 Grados' $15 AYCE and $2 beers. I probably ate 3 pounds of meat. The place clearly target the low price mass market. They should raise the price to $20 to cut down waiting time and make more profit. KBBQ in OC and LA are $28-30 with $6 beers and $12 sojus. Should have tried the tripe and intestines, but what I tried in LA's KBBQ were just too gamy for my taste.

Perhaps you can start a new KBBQ, $12 AYCE with pretty K girls sitting on your lap feeding you food lovingly. I would go there every day. The you will capture the entire market in Tijuana. Let me train all your K waitresses for you.

[Jackie888]

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, dehydrated, 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 BBQs 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.

Damn. 2 hours in Tijuana without a chica sitting on my lap. I think I would have had serious withdrawal symptoms.

I generally avoid any restaurants without ample peer competition. Too few Korean BBQ in Tijuana to keep the quality honest.

[Captain Solo]

Mouzone,

You remember wrong. I went with 4 other bros one afternoon but did not want to wait, and just walked over to Mr. Pampas. Lucky we did not wait as it would drag out to 2 hours. This time I went at 7 Sunday night.

260 Grados is way worse than KBBQs in LA and OC in both service and menu. Tripe and intestine were on the menu, which I did not try. Unbelievable how Mexicans seemed to enjoy their meals with that loud music. You have to shout across the table for conversation.

As predicted, I smelled like grilled meats from head to toe after the meal.

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.

[Captain Solo]

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.

[LuvMexicanas]

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.

[BrotherMouzone]

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.

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.

[LuvChicas]

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.

[SeaBeeJoe]

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.

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.

[KBToys]

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.

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.

[Captain Solo]

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.

[Rambo1969]

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.

[Sol12]

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.

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.