Food in Tijuana

[ClamSlammer]

I know Zona Rio is generally considered one of the nicer areas of Tijuana. I've always taxi-ed in Tijuana but was considering finding a place to eat within walking distance of La Mansion. Any recommendations that are not far and are a safe walk (this would be late afternoon or early dinner)?

Keep in mind that La Mansion does not permit re-entry. That is, once you leave the premises, you are considered checked-out and may not return unless you pay again. Weekdays I believe rooms are available for the night. Weekends they only rent in 4 hour blocks.

[StRobert]

I know Zona Rio is generally considered one of the nicer areas of Tijuana. I've always taxi-ed in Tijuana but was considering finding a place to eat within walking distance of La Mansion. Any recommendations that are not far and are a safe walk (this would be late afternoon or early dinner)?

At La Mansion I remember (I never ordered) there is a menu in the room on the table and you can order the whole dinner, drinks maybe alcohol and more things too. I suppose the motel employee will bring you dinner to your room. The room price for 4 hours is $ 30. The room with the jacuzzi is more expensive. There is no overnight stay, I was there this week.

[Locke0000]

Last time I was at La Mansion I walked to the Brazilian steakhouse called Mr. Pampas (https://mrpampas.com/). It was awesome, all-you-can-eat meat for a good price (compare to Fogo de Chao or Texas de Brazil, if you know them, but cheaper). It's about a 15 minute walk in a very nice neighborhood. There are a TON of restaurants in that area. You might also try the Foodgarden across from Mr. Pampas. It's like a food court but with classy restaurants. They invite top local chefs to come and staff these food stalls with limited versions of their restaurant menu.

Other good options in that area are La Espadana for classic Mexican cuisine, La Querencia for Baja / Mediterranean, Villa Marina for seafood, or La Casa Del Mole for, well, mole.

Here's a link to the walking route. It's pretty easy: https://goo.gl/maps/ifcXu3okYiHecNV87.

This indeed helpful. Cheers!

[Locke0000]

Last time I was at La Mansion I walked to the Brazilian steakhouse called Mr. Pampas (https://mrpampas.com/). It was awesome, all-you-can-eat meat for a good price (compare to Fogo de Chao or Texas de Brazil, if you know them, but cheaper). It's about a 15 minute walk in a very nice neighborhood. There are a TON of restaurants in that area. You might also try the Foodgarden across from Mr. Pampas. It's like a food court but with classy restaurants. They invite top local chefs to come and staff these food stalls with limited versions of their restaurant menu.

Other good options in that area are La Espadana for classic Mexican cuisine, La Querencia for Baja / Mediterranean, Villa Marina for seafood, or La Casa Del Mole for, well, mole.

Here's a link to the walking route. It's pretty easy: https://goo.gl/maps/ifcXu3okYiHecNV87.

These are very helpful! Cheers, mate.

[KC Questor]

I know Zona Rio is generally considered one of the nicer areas of Tijuana. I've always taxi-ed in Tijuana but was considering finding a place to eat within walking distance of La Mansion. Any recommendations that are not far and are a safe walk (this would be late afternoon or early dinner)?

Last time I was at La Mansion I walked to the Brazilian steakhouse called Mr. Pampas (https://mrpampas.com/). It was awesome, all-you-can-eat meat for a good price (compare to Fogo de Chao or Texas de Brazil, if you know them, but cheaper). It's about a 15 minute walk in a very nice neighborhood. There are a TON of restaurants in that area. You might also try the Foodgarden across from Mr. Pampas. It's like a food court but with classy restaurants. They invite top local chefs to come and staff these food stalls with limited versions of their restaurant menu.

Other good options in that area are La Espadana for classic Mexican cuisine, La Querencia for Baja / Mediterranean, Villa Marina for seafood, or La Casa Del Mole for, well, mole.

Here's a link to the walking route. It's pretty easy: https://goo.gl/maps/ifcXu3okYiHecNV87.

[Captain Solo]

Here's Azul's steaks menu. I did not take pics of the seafood menu which has many items preferred by the girls.

Filet mignon is 260 pesos, about 10 ozs.

Rib eye, 250 pesos, about 12 ozs.

Flank steak, 190 pesos, about 10 ozs.

The meats are good quality, cooked properly with baked potatoes, guacamole, grilled veggies and toast or tortilla ect.

There is a coupon in HKTIJUANA.COM for a free Azul's appetizer. Exchange it for a voucher at HK's front desk, and order 2 dinners for 1 price with HK's meseros.

[Locke0000]

I know Zona Rio is generally considered one of the nicer areas of Tijuana. I've always taxi-ed in Tijuana but was considering finding a place to eat within walking distance of La Mansion. Any recommendations that are not far and are a safe walk (this would be late afternoon or early dinner)?

[Sound7]

Looking for "H Street" quality or better than in Tijuana.

On the weekends some Tijuana market at some location cook the meat with special blend herb sand warm the shells too. Cook the onions with mild flavor heat. Made and had the best tacos in the world. Not the El pastro taco.

??? How many times have you been to Tijuana? You're having trouble finding good tacos??

[SenorTJ]

I went to Churrascaria do Brasil about a week ago. Nice atmosphere and price was reasonable. My only complaint is that it is hard to get the waiters attention after they make their first round with the meats.

I've been to El Campero a few times and they're good for meat. But not a bargain.

Agree that Pampas cooks all the flavor out of the meat until it's gray and sad.

[Hargow20]

I went to Churrascaria do Brasil about a week ago. Nice atmosphere and price was reasonable. My only complaint is that it is hard to get the waiters attention after they make their first round with the meats.

To MemoeNasty.

Churrascaria do Brasil grills the meats from rare to well done, Portuguese way. Their meats are far more tender, juicy and tasty, the way I would eat my steaks.

Pampas grills everything well done, dry and tasteless, the way Spanish, Argentinian and Mexican eat their meats. Your chica likely prefers well-done meats. You just have to take her to Pampas then straight to bed, giving her satisfaction in every orifice to keep her happy.

[Phordphan]

This quality on H street, SD. What about in Tijuana? Any suggestions!

??? How many times have you been to Tijuana? You're having trouble finding good tacos??

[Sound7]

This quality on H street, SD. What about in Tijuana? Any suggestions!

[Captain Solo]

To MemoeNasty.

Churrascaria do Brasil grills the meats from rare to well done, Portuguese way. Their meats are far more tender, juicy and tasty, the way I would eat my steaks.

Pampas grills everything well done, dry and tasteless, the way Spanish, Argentinian and Mexican eat their meats. Your chica likely prefers well-done meats. You just have to take her to Pampas then straight to bed, giving her satisfaction in every orifice to keep her happy.

[Captain Solo]

Looks like a nice place worth trying out.

The combo Parrillada with 1.3 Kg or about 2 lbs of meats, various cuts, ribs and sausages, costs 860 pesos, about $43 for 2 people. Subtracting the bones and sausages that would not be enough meat for 2 big eaters. Besides if they bring everything out the same time, the meats would get cold after 10 minutes. Beef prime rib eye, 800 grams or 1 lbs, for 1,000 pesos or $50. Then the soups and salad are about 100 pesos each. It's kind of pricey for Tijuana. Will try their rib eye and find out how good their steaks are.

Cheripan, the defunct Argentinian grill, was not that expensive. Rib eyes for 2 plus soup, salad, wine, beers and dessert costed 2 of us about $80. Forgot to mention Azul's famous 2 rib eye steaks for $12, with all the trimmings, served next to HK's strip stage where strippers bare all. Azul has to be the cheapest and sexiest restaurant in Tijuana hehe.

I can grill some good steaks at home. The appeals at Churrascaria do Brasil are the many different cuts served hot at the table. When sliced, you can see pink juice run out of them. I always thought top sirloin is tough and tasteless, but the Picanha is tasty, juicy and tender with that fat cap.

[MemoeNasty]

To TJfan1111.

Glad to hear from you.

Some of the tastiest, creamiest, tenderest grilled beef I ate was at Churrascarria do Brasil. US grills like Morton, Maestro, Ruth Chris are not anywhere near as competition.

Looks like the Picanha Top Sirloin Cap is the favorite cuts for Brazil and Latin America, sirloin with a fat cap on top. That cut is beefy, tasty and creamy with a slightly smoky flavor. Dam Delicious. The brisket was also tender, juicy, creamy and tasty. The tenderloin was cut into strips and grilled over smoky flame, not so juicy. Other cuts I also like the hump, called Cupim in Brazil, which is mostly fat, creamy like butter, not found in Mexico. I like the Picanha cut so much, will try to buy and grill them at home on the spit. Damn.

I ate so much meat, like 4 plates of different cuts, I could barely walk. My metabolism is now slow. The meat stayed in me for 2 days before fully digested. OTOH My wingman is a pro chef and a big eater. He downed about 8 plates of meats plus veggies, then 2 plates of deserts. He immediately went back to HK for sessions with 2 girls. He fully digested the meal by about 2 AM. Damn..

Funny! A chica who works at sombreros in San Diego was just telling me about mr Pampas earlier this week. Saying I had to try it.