Food in Tijuana

[Hargow20]

Good steak has become so expensive that I am coming to believe it is better to cook it at home. Walmart has very good choice T-bone steaks amazingly enough.

I've been to La Fogata several times. One does not go there for the food, one goes for the ambiance. The piano bar is nice, and AFAIK they still have a trio on certain days who sing all the old "Trio LOS Panchos" style songs. (I haven't been since New Years of last year).

They most certainly do not have prime meat. The food tends toward mediocrity.

I've had the prime steak at Lorenza and, frankly, it wasn't that good. The meat was OK but the preparation lacked a lot. I think the best steak I've had in Tijuana was at El Grill. In Valle de Guadalupe it was Deckman's. Those are two solid choices, but prime beef anywhere is expensive, more so in Mexico.

[Phordphan]

Someone gave these recommendations. Im a considering going La Fogatta. Since they server porterhouse steak. Does anyone know if their beef is prime grade. ? Also considering La Fonda Argentina. ?

Tijuana steak:

La fogata.

La chossa.

La Fonda Argentina.

Rosarito:

Las carracas.

La hacienda.

Lo o porrellas.

I've been to La Fogata several times. One does not go there for the food, one goes for the ambiance. The piano bar is nice, and AFAIK they still have a trio on certain days who sing all the old "Trio LOS Panchos" style songs. (I haven't been since New Years of last year).

They most certainly do not have prime meat. The food tends toward mediocrity.

I've had the prime steak at Lorenza and, frankly, it wasn't that good. The meat was OK but the preparation lacked a lot. I think the best steak I've had in Tijuana was at El Grill. In Valle de Guadalupe it was Deckman's. Those are two solid choices, but prime beef anywhere is expensive, more so in Mexico.

[Sol12]

Someone gave these recommendations. Im a considering going La Fogatta. Since they server porterhouse steak. Does anyone know if their beef is prime grade. ? Also considering La Fonda Argentina. ?

Tijuana steak:

La fogata.

La chossa.

La Fonda Argentina.

Rosarito:

Las carracas.

La hacienda.

Lo o porrellas.

Well I personally haven't been to any of the places that you wrote but I have heard good things about La Fonda. Not sure what grade of beef they use I think the higher end places with Prime steaks will cost close to US prices because they have to import the beef and perhaps Mexico puts a high tariff on them like electronics.

If you want to try a good restaurant with more reasonable prices you can try El Portero, they have a nice fire grill they cook over that is cool because it's open to watch and not a fancy place. It was one of my favorite places in Tijuana.

I think a lot of the Rosarito places are more about the view and maybe not the best food compared to Tijuana. I have eaten at the restaurant in the Rosarito Hotel "Chaberts" and was very happy with the steak. It's not a place with a view but very nice decor inside.

[Hargow20]

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.

I've been to El Grill, Origen Argentino, and Lorenza they were good but similar price to USA I think El Grill was the best, but Lorenza could be up there as well. Merlinas has Kobe beef from Japan and Australia, but they bring it out in a presentation. Kind of embarrassing when you're just trying to eat dinner, but they make it a show. I didn't like El Rodeo, but Bodega 8 is consistently good. Not sure of Bodega 8 is prime grade, but best bang for your buck.

[KBToys]

Someone gave these recommendations. Im a considering going La Fogatta. Since they server porterhouse steak. Does anyone know if their beef is prime grade. ? Also considering La Fonda Argentina. ?

Tijuana steak:

La fogata.

La chossa.

La Fonda Argentina.

Rosarito:

Las carracas.

La hacienda.

Lo o porrellas.

I've been to El Grill, Origen Argentino, and Lorenza they were good but similar price to USA I think El Grill was the best, but Lorenza could be up there as well. Merlinas has Kobe beef from Japan and Australia, but they bring it out in a presentation. Kind of embarrassing when you're just trying to eat dinner, but they make it a show. I didn't like El Rodeo, but Bodega 8 is consistently good. Not sure of Bodega 8 is prime grade, but best bang for your buck.

[Hargow20]

Someone gave these recommendations. Im a considering going La Fogatta. Since they server porterhouse steak. Does anyone know if their beef is prime grade. ? Also considering La Fonda Argentina. ?

Tijuana steak:

La fogata.

La chossa.

La Fonda Argentina.

Rosarito:

Las carracas.

La hacienda.

Lo o porrellas.

[Explorer8939]

Breakfast at Azul Restaurant next to Hotel Cascadas.

[BrotherMouzone]

Does someone have some restaurant recommendations near Plaza rio. ? I am already familiar with El Charussco. I am interested in places other than Mexican food near there?

Thanks.

There are the two other non-Mexican AYCE spots in that general area that maybe you already know about. Mr. Pampas do Brasil, which is very similar to El Charussco, and then 260 Grados, which is a Korean BBQ AYCE. 260 Grados might be my favorite food spot in Tijuana, as I love Korean BBQ and they have spicier AYCE options.

[Hargow20]

Does someone have some restaurant recommendations near Plaza rio. ? I am already familiar with El Charussco. I am interested in places other than Mexican food near there?

Thanks.

[Artisttyp]

Can anyone recommend a good place for lobster in Tijuana? I have been to Puerto Nuevo before. I do not drive in Mexico & it is a hassle having to take the taxi van's there.

Villa Marina or El Negro Durazo.

Do not attempt it at LOS Arcos. It was a total rip off there for what you get.

[Hargow20]

Can anyone recommend a good place for lobster in Tijuana? I have been to Puerto Nuevo before. I do not drive in Mexico & it is a hassle having to take the taxi van's there.

[Sol12]

Nice location with 2 restaurants. One is called Encanto, but the other one has hay bales you sit on and sometimes live music on Fri-Sun. If you are driving, then not an issue, but if you have to take cabs, then imagine it could get expensive. I think it was $5 to park in the dirt lot. Strong mixed drinks and decent food.

Yeah I mentioned this in the other section that he posted the same question. I've seen it on girls WhatsApp as it seems to be a nice place with great views. Also looking on Yelp it has a lot of positive reviews. The only downside is that it's not close to the border so if you drive be careful not to drink too much and like KB said a taxi / Uber will be expensive.

[KBToys]

A chica just hit me up for a trip to Rosarito to eat at LOS Portales. Anyone go there?

Nice location with 2 restaurants. One is called Encanto, but the other one has hay bales you sit on and sometimes live music on Fri-Sun. If you are driving, then not an issue, but if you have to take cabs, then imagine it could get expensive. I think it was $5 to park in the dirt lot. Strong mixed drinks and decent food.

[Phordphan]

Hopefully basic question. Any recommendations on really good chips and salsa on or near Revolucion? Only chips and salsa I had down there was at Ruta 3 and maybe El Museo and I would grade both around average.

On Revu, let's see, Hotel Ticuan's chips and salsa are pretty good.

[BrotherMouzone]

Hopefully basic question. Any recommendations on really good chips and salsa on or near Revolucion? Only chips and salsa I had down there was at Ruta 3 and maybe El Museo and I would grade both around average.