Food in Tijuana

[Zenduka1]

Can anyone recall all the taco options at the HK taco stand? I just want to try some tacos other than asada or pastor.

Tacos - 36.

Quesa Tacos - 45.

Quesadilla - 70.

Mulitas - 100.

Tortas - 120.

Tacos de harina - 45.

Cocas - 36.

Aguas - 36.

[BrotherMouzone]

Can anyone recall all the taco options at the HK taco stand? I just want to try some tacos other than asada or pastor.

My go to there (and pretty much every taco spot in Tijuana) is always adobada (with spicy salsa). I don't know the other taco options, though I know many TJ taco spots have suadero (belly) and lengua (tongue).

[Rainman306]

Can anyone recall all the taco options at the HK taco stand? I just want to try some tacos other than asada or pastor.

[Zenduka1]

The grand slam breakfast was good.

[Psychman]

I have been having some excellent dinners at La Justina and its walkable from the zona. Highly recommended, as good as any place in San Diego for half the price.

Love La Justina. Great, creative food and terrific cocktails. The Octopus burger is outstanding, as is the Salmon Creme Brule (sounds gross, but fantastic spin--not a dessert).

Even there homemade ketchup (and I don't like ketchup) is terrific.

[Jackie888]

It is a bit of a mystery why Mexico needs to import beef for quality steaks. But I suppose that is Mexico for you.

Probably a marketing thing? I can distinguish beef based on the cut, or if it's a dairy cow vs roaming. But I can't distinguish based on where the cow was raised. Too advance for my taste. But for rich people, I suspect they linked pricing with quality. So they insist on paying for that little extra because a 9. 9 steak isn't good enough.

[Zenduka1]

I remember watching a show that was doing a special on the beef from Sonora which is a very good quality but most of it is imported to the US. Not sure why the beef couldn't be sold for the same amount in Mexico if they are importing other high quality beef.

I was in a new trendy restaurant in GDL and they specialized in having high end items on most things from types of alcohol to its beef like Kobe beef and Wagu. It seemed like the guests just wanted to have the items because they were rare and different not because they are supposedly so much better. Some people just think that because it's more that it's better.

The Japanese can be a pompous culture sometimes. Every country has that make-believe side starting with the US American belief of exceptionalism. Anyway this Cobe beef thing is something blown out of thin air.

[Zenduka1]

I am missing the steak quesadillas at Azul restaurant more than I am missing the ladies.

I miss their empanadas when they used to be palm sized, now they are equal the surface area of your thumb's nail.

[Sol12]

It is a bit of a mystery why Mexico needs to import beef for quality steaks. But I suppose that is Mexico for you.

I remember watching a show that was doing a special on the beef from Sonora which is a very good quality but most of it is imported to the US. Not sure why the beef couldn't be sold for the same amount in Mexico if they are importing other high quality beef.

I was in a new trendy restaurant in GDL and they specialized in having high end items on most things from types of alcohol to its beef like Kobe beef and Wagu. It seemed like the guests just wanted to have the items because they were rare and different not because they are supposedly so much better. Some people just think that because it's more that it's better.

[Hargow20]

It is a bit of a mystery why Mexico needs to import beef for quality steaks. But I suppose that is Mexico for you.

Guys, check out this video (from 2021). Restaurant "Palominos" in Tijuana. Jorge eats the "Black Onyx" steak imported from Australia. Price: USD 45. Looks delicious. Link to the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw6NZqVPVHU.

[Hargow20]

Decided to have lunch at El Charussco today. The was okay, but not great. I was disappointed by the service. The meat servers were ignoring so had to complain to the manager. The buffet bar was good. I have been there several times and this will be my last.

[StRobert]

The price of Porterhouse at El Prime & Lorenza is $120. For this price you may as well go to Ruth's Chris and be assured of a good steak. I may try Lorenza. How was the steak at Lorenza? I have also noticed that steaks are more expensive on the west coast.

Guys, check out this video (from 2021). Restaurant "Palominos" in Tijuana. Jorge eats the "Black Onyx" steak imported from Australia. Price: USD 45. Looks delicious. Link to the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw6NZqVPVHU.

[Explorer8939]

I am missing the steak quesadillas at Azul restaurant more than I am missing the ladies.

[Rambo1969]

Anyone try BBQ chicken from Pollos El Costeñito. Near the cathedral.

Looks like a great price for a whole chicken w potatoes, etc.

Very small place with very little sitting. Mostly to go food.

See photo of prices / deals.

[AmorPorFavor]

I have been having some excellent dinners at La Justina and its walkable from the zona. Highly recommended, as good as any place in San Diego for half the price.