Food in Tijuana

[KBToys]

Yeah, not true. Look at the dollar versus any currency, or a basket of currencies, since November.

You've got that right, the exchange rate keeps decreasing. It was 20 to 1 and now 17 to 1. The printing press is sure devaluing our purchasing power.

[KBToys]

More fine dining, in no particular order:

Mision 19.

Savage.

Merlina.

Deckman's (Valle de Guadalupe).

Fin. Ca.

Oryx Capital.

Animalon (Valle de Guadalupe).

None are particularly cheap, a couple are downright expensive. All have very good food.

I've done Mision 19 and Animalon, but they were the 6 course tasting menu and it didn't impress me. How are the others, especially Merlina or Oryx?

[KBToys]

At Cabana try the Mazatlan shrimp, beet salad and banana pie.

I'll have to try it one day. Any members plan to hit up Paseo Chapultepec and try Cabana or Lorenza and share some stories?

[John Clayton]

...The US dollar is the strongest it's been in 20 years...

Yeah, not true. Look at the dollar versus any currency, or a basket of currencies, since November. [Deleted by Admin]

[CumberlandBlue]

The U.S. dollar has devaluated recently 10% against MEX so that doesn't help either.

Uncle Sugar (U.S.) be giving out too much sugar (printed money) leading onto so much inflation and devaluation against his currency.

Mexico's inflation, especially their food inflation, got to 8. 7% this summer, along with us. Their food inflation is 12% last month. But sure. It's the dollar that devalued.

The US dollar is the strongest it's been in 20 years.

"Why is the peso doing so well, according to Bloomberg.

Tight financial policies.

Because of rising interest rates, which have fueled the carry trade.

The potential for a dramatic shift in international trade in the following years might lead to an increase in direct foreign investment.

As rising wages and transportation costs erode China's competitive advantages, more Chinese factories are relocating to Mexico. In addition, companies are "nearshoring" their operations from Asia to locations closer to the United States, the world's largest market, in response to aversion to remote supply chains caused by COVID. ".

https://en.as.com/latest_news/why-is...for-dollars-n/

[AmorPorFavor]

If you like Italian you can't go wrong with Gulisanos. The owner is Argentinian / Sicilian. You get both " Italian " versions wrapped up into one. Go for the Eggplant Parmesan or the Risotto. Tell'm Carmine sent you. Don't' forget the Cannolis.

Cabana is awesome. They have a great menu. My fav are the BBQ Costillas and Pizza Jason Serrano. Lava cake for dessert .

At Cabana try the Mazatlan shrimp, beet salad and banana pie.

[Artisttyp]

More fine dining, in no particular order:

Mision 19.

Savage.

Merlina.

Deckman's (Valle de Guadalupe).

Fin. Ca.

Oryx Capital.

Animalon (Valle de Guadalupe).

None are particularly cheap, a couple are downright expensive. All have very good food.

Savage looks great. Will go for sure.

Thanks.

[Artisttyp]

I've eaten at Cabana, LOS Arcos and Lion Fish and liked them in that order. I will try the others, thanks. Any others I should try?

If you like Italian you can't go wrong with Gulisanos. The owner is Argentinian / Sicilian. You get both " Italian " versions wrapped up into one. Go for the Eggplant Parmesan or the Risotto. Tell'm Carmine sent you. Don't' forget the Cannolis.

Cabana is awesome. They have a great menu. My fav are the BBQ Costillas and Pizza Jason Serrano. Lava cake for dessert .

[AmorPorFavor]

Casa Plasencia.

Cabana.

Chans.

Gulisanos.

LOS Arcos.

Lion Fish.

I've eaten at Cabana, LOS Arcos and Lion Fish and liked them in that order. I will try the others, thanks. Any others I should try?

[Artisttyp]

Which is your favorite? Might try a couple. Only one I've heard of is Lion Fish, which was recommended to me by an HK chica, though I wouldn't go there because I don't eat seafood.

Hands down Casa de Plasencia.

[Phordphan]

More fine dining, in no particular order:

Mision 19.

Savage.

Merlina.

Deckman's (Valle de Guadalupe).

Fin. Ca.

Oryx Capital.

Animalon (Valle de Guadalupe).

None are particularly cheap, a couple are downright expensive. All have very good food.

[BrotherMouzone]

Casa Plasencia.

Cabana.

Chans.

Gulisanos.

LOS Arcos.

Lion Fish.

Which is your favorite? Might try a couple. Only one I've heard of is Lion Fish, which was recommended to me by an HK chica, though I wouldn't go there because I don't eat seafood.

[WombatEd2]

That's weird. I am pretty sure Asadero is a chain. I remember seeing it in different parts of town.

Do give Calette a try. Well worth it. Never been to Asadero.

Will do. Thanks.

[Cocr Brotheler]

I go to 4/5 star restaurants everyday for lunch. Been doing that for several years. My average for a full meal with tip was around the $25 mark maybe $30 at times. These days my lunches average $35/40 even had some at $50 every now and then. This is for one person mind you. I drink water order an appetizer, main plate, and dessert.

Some places have re arranged portion size and raised prices. I refuse to go back to those places.

Not good times if you are looking for cheap 4/5 star restaurants. Sure you can lowball and do regular food but I am a foodie. I can get regular food anywhere.

The U.S. dollar has devaluated recently 10% against MEX so that doesn't help either.

Uncle Sugar (U.S.) be giving out too much sugar (printed money) leading onto so much inflation and devaluation against his currency.

[Artisttyp]

I googled "Calette Restaurant Tijuana" and it came up with two listings, "Calette" and "Asadero Baja Sonora - Calette"

That's weird. I am pretty sure Asadero is a chain. I remember seeing it in different parts of town.

Do give Calette a try. Well worth it. Never been to Asadero.