Food in Tijuana

[Artisttyp]

Went to Pampa's and I was a bit disappointed. The meat was good, but not great. The other problem is that they only have to 2 or 3 waiters to bring the meat around so the service was slow.

If you want good meat go to Fonda Argentina.

[Hargow20]

Went to Pampa's and I was a bit disappointed. The meat was good, but not great. The other problem is that they only have to 2 or 3 waiters to bring the meat around so the service was slow.

[Reinaldo]

Thanks for the review but just to clarify the place is not in Zona Este. That would be eastern Tijuana. It's in Zona Centro ie central Tijuana.

I came here for breakfast on Friday since it got good reviews on Yelp. I ordered the Omelettes del Patron, consisting of shrimp, mushrooms, and a bed of some sort of cheese slightly similar to queso fresco but with a bit more of a soft mozzarella texture. It was one of the pricier options on the menu at 135 pesos plus an additional 25 pesos for a pretty good coffee, bringing the total to 160 pesos. A small quesadilla preceded the entre, which was served with frijoles, a basic form of chilaquiles, and three tortillas.

La Casa de la Esquina is located in Zona Este and provides a pleasant ambience. Service was good, as was indicated on Yelp.

[Reinaldo]

Unless there are two Tito's on Ocampo I think you got the cross street wrong. It's 6th street going towards 7th. The regular fish tacos are huge but it's because of all the breading. You can order them without it for a higher price which is what I will do it I go back.

So went to Titos' for dinner. ...
The large shrimp coctele in the pic costed 190 pesos, about $11.6 oysters costed 60 pesos. The fish and shrimp tacos are huge here, for 25 pesos.

[TJSteve]

Fonda Argentina close to El Gran Hotel on Blvd. Aguas Caliente.

I love it. The best I ever had is at Tio Pepe's. It's in a residecial area behind the ice place on the free road, Maybe a $5 cab ride. It's an institution in Tijuana.

They also have their own tequila in a cask that they fill bottles with. My neighbor drinks it and he hasn't fallen over dead yet so it must be OK.

If you get down to Rosarito go to El Nido's for a steak cooked over a mesquite fire. Baked potato over the fire and tortillas (harina) made by a moma-san while you watch (also over a fire.) People come in just of pick up a bag of tortillas. Cost about half of a good steak dinner in the US. They have quail eggs for breakfast.

[Ninguno Especial]

Rarely go there the past year and often just to have a beer or 2 at the bar to get away from the loud music and chicas.

Was there today with an amigo (beer only) we were about to walk out as there was nobody at the bar save the bartender.

Then spotted a new cajera (cashier) said it was her 1st day on the job. Very pretty eyes, beautiful smile and welcoming friendly personality.

Told her I hoped she sticks around as so many cashiers can't stand the boredom in the daytime, plus they don't get tips usually which is a minus.

Also next to the cash register was a stack of new menus (at least to me) take home or to hotel for anyone staying over. 7 pages but each is tall and narrow. All in Spanish, color, nice paper. Will have to eat there again one day. Pleasant 30 min. Chatted with the cashier likely too much but she was bored and humored the gringo.

[Artisttyp]

Where is best steak place in Tijuana. ? I tried El Sombrero awhile, back but the steak was tough. I am also looking for a place that serves lobster thermidor in Tijuana. There is a few places that serve it Puerto Nuevo. But it's a bit hassle go down there.

Fonda Argentina close to El Gran Hotel on Blvd. Aguas Caliente.

[TomJackin]

A few comic Con figures were hanging out at the taco stand on front of bar Malquerida. Just imagine yourself hanging out in the alley in those colorful, funny flowing robes, going to the hotel to fuck the brown honeys. Hehe.

That is a hotdog stand and the people dressed up work at the bar. Hehe.

[Hargow20]

Where is best steak place in Tijuana. ? I tried El Sombrero awhile, back but the steak was tough. I am also looking for a place that serves lobster thermidor in Tijuana. There is a few places that serve it Puerto Nuevo. But it's a bit hassle go down there.

[Captain Solo]

I was waiting for this flaky Craigslist date Saturday afternoon. So went to Titos' for dinner. The place was crowded with 40 to 50 people dining this Saturday afternoon, but was close the Friday last week. Business in Mexico is as flaky as the amateur escorts.

The large shrimp coctele in the pic costed 190 pesos, about $11.6 oysters costed 60 pesos. The fish and shrimp tacos are huge here, for 25 pesos. The food was fresh and delicious.

A few comic Con figures were hanging out at the taco stand on front of bar Malquerida. Just imagine yourself hanging out in the alley in those colorful, funny flowing robes, going to the hotel to fuck the brown honeys. Hehe.

[Captain Solo]

Went to la Perla last week with a friend. The shrimp cocktail coctele de camarron was weak, only a few small shrimps in a weak broth. The shrimp ceviche is also small. Including 4 beers, the dinner costed us close to 1,000 pesos, which was high.

This week checked out the smaller "Mariscos de Los Damos" rest on Consitucion next to hotel El Degado. His medium shrimp cocktail costed 85 pesos and was delicious with big tasty shrimp and broth eaten with crispy tostada. Surprisingly they also serve premium beers like Bohemia for 25 pesos. Dinner was delicious and costed only 210 pesos, including beer. I was full. Dinner is a lot better to have a beer with the seafood. Sure beat sitting out at the school girl corner. This place also has raw clams, oysters, cockles and a huge, tasty shrimp soup.

I also checked out Mariscos Titos on O'Campo and Calle 4, a huge sea food place very popular with grilled fish, but it was closed at dinner time. WTF? Eating fresh, delicious seafood, and screwing even fresher, sexier young girls, in Tijuana make life so good. God has definitely given us a sexy and tasty paradise on earth.

[Travv]

For guys who want to try middle eastern food that is within walking distance, you might visit Zula's Restaurant. Tried the mini Falafel with Pita bread for 75 pesos on Wednesday and it was a huge sandwich.

Typical review from Yelp: "Great place for middle eastern food. Also, the restaurant is exposed (no walls on 2 sides) so fun to people watch walking around Revu / Centro.

Got the falafel plate. Perfectly fried with lots of flavor. The plate looks small but it's alot of food. Had leftovers to go. And their sauce bar had so many options.

They didn't take credit card since they just opened. The owner said they should have it set up in a few months.

Highly recommend. Would come back. " https://www.yelp.com/biz/zula-tijuana.

[Long Don Silva]

What day, what time were you on that Freedom Path? Were there lots of people or tourists on that pedestrian path? Were there other diners in this La Perla de la Mer?

I was there Saturday around 5:30 - 6:30. There was light foot traffic in the area. There were a few other cafe-type restaurants in the immediate vicinity.

[Captain Solo]

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[Captain Solo]

Before 2008, the pedestrian Freedom Path, between the border to Ave. Revolucion, used to be crowded with tourists on weekends. I used to walk over and sit outside tacos joints for 3 tacos for $1 and $1 beers, watching people shopping, hanging out. The path has been deserted the last 10 years. Lots of stores and restaurants closed.

What day, what time were you on that Freedom Path? Were there lots of people or tourists on that pedestrian path? Were there other diners in this La Perla de la Mer?

I prefer oysters on the shell at the school girl corner, and sea food at La Perla, so I won't waste any time away from the SYTs in La Zona.

La Perla de la Mer is in the pedestrian traffic only area between the arch and the Wax Museum / Farmacia Piri. I was greeted by Panchito as I was walking by, who showed me the menu and had the respect to let me take my sweet time in the perusal thereof before making my decision. I opted for a dozen raw oysters, you know, to get the juices flowing as they say. He suggested that I go half-and-half with some mussels to which I oblige. When the oysters come out, I understand. The only other time I've had them were in New Orleans and they were full and fleshy, taking up almost the entire shell. These oysters were very scant like a drug-addled American street walker in Tijuana. The mussels, however, were solid. Panchito showed me that they're still alive, tapping a shell with a fork and watching it close up. Pretty cool. I ordered a Corona and he offered a shot of tequila, the brand I don't remember. But it was really, really smooth. Bill came out to 200 pesos.

This is a solid business that appears to be focused on providing a quality experience to create a regular clientele. Not many establishments have that long view and I commend them for that. I'll be looking forward to coming back, when I can ask Panchito if the oysters are any good this time before selecting them over the mussels.