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Tijuana Top Restaurants
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Downtown Tijuana offers a dynamic dining experience, with everything from bustling taco stands and mariscos carts to trendy gastropubs and modern fusion restaurants. Visitors can stroll along Avenida Revolución, stopping for artisanal coffee, craft beer, or innovative Baja-Med dishes in colorful, art-filled spaces. The vibrant street life, live music, and diverse culinary offerings make eating downtown in Tijuana a lively and authentic immersion into the city’s creative energy.
Mision 19 Tijuana
Modern, upscale dining with seating for ~90 in a sleek glass building, open kitchen view, and city views.
Featured Menu: Short rib with mole, octopus with black garlic, Baja oysters.
Reviews:
“A culinary experience worth the drive.”
“Service was warm, and the food is art.”
“Perfect wine pairings with Baja ingredients.”
Price Range: (USD $40–$80 pp)
📍 Location
📞 +52 664 634 2493
reservas@mision19.com
Featured Menu: Short rib with mole, octopus with black garlic, Baja oysters.
Reviews:
“A culinary experience worth the drive.”
“Service was warm, and the food is art.”
“Perfect wine pairings with Baja ingredients.”
Price Range: (USD $40–$80 pp)
📍 Location
📞 +52 664 634 2493
reservas@mision19.com
Telefónica Gastro Park Tijuana
Outdoor gourmet food truck park with communal picnic seating for ~150, casual hipster atmosphere, local craft beer on tap.
Featured Menu: Pulpo asado tacos, craft beer flights, vegan ramen.
Reviews:
“Foodie heaven with multiple options.”
“Great vibe and beer selection.”
“Perfect for groups and casual evenings.”
Price Range: $ (USD $10–$25 pp)
📞 +52 664 634 0333
info@telefonicagastropark.com
Featured Menu: Pulpo asado tacos, craft beer flights, vegan ramen.
Reviews:
“Foodie heaven with multiple options.”
“Great vibe and beer selection.”
“Perfect for groups and casual evenings.”
Price Range: $ (USD $10–$25 pp)
📞 +52 664 634 0333
info@telefonicagastropark.com
Caesar’s Restaurante Bar
Historic landmark (~100 seats), classic elegant decor, birthplace of Caesar salad. Caesar salad tableside, filet mignon, seafood risotto A Tijuana must-visit for history. Timeless service and ambiance. The Caesar salad is legendary. $ ($20-$40 pp)
+52 664 685 1927 info@caesarstijuana.com
+52 664 685 1927 info@caesarstijuana.com
Erizo Baja Fish House & Market
Contemporary seafood restaurant (~70 seats), bright and casual. Baja seafood tostadas, clam chowder, uni ceviche Fresh seafood, modern Baja.
Loved the ceviche variety.
Good wine list. ($20-$35 pp) +52 664 686 5000 erizo@bajamed.com
Loved the ceviche variety.
Good wine list. ($20-$35 pp) +52 664 686 5000 erizo@bajamed.com
La Espadana
Large traditional Mexican restaurant with seating for 120, family-friendly, bright Talavera decor.
Featured Menu: Chilaquiles, machaca burritos, fresh-squeezed juices.
Reviews:
“Best breakfast spot in Tijuana.”
“Friendly staff and huge portions.”
“Great for families.”
Price Range: $$ (USD $8–$20 pp)
📞 +52 664 634 1481
laespadanatj@gmail.com
Featured Menu: Chilaquiles, machaca burritos, fresh-squeezed juices.
Reviews:
“Best breakfast spot in Tijuana.”
“Friendly staff and huge portions.”
“Great for families.”
Price Range: $$ (USD $8–$20 pp)
📞 +52 664 634 1481
laespadanatj@gmail.com
Oryx Capital Restaurant
Stylish, modern restaurant with seating for ~80, bar lounge attached (Norte), upscale casual.
Featured Menu: Bone marrow tacos, duck confit, craft cocktails.
Reviews:
“Great cocktails, even better food.”
“Trendy without being pretentious.”
“Top service in Tijuana.”
Price Range: (USD $25–$45 pp)
📞 +52 664 634 0000
reservas@oryxcapital.com
Featured Menu: Bone marrow tacos, duck confit, craft cocktails.
Reviews:
“Great cocktails, even better food.”
“Trendy without being pretentious.”
“Top service in Tijuana.”
Price Range: (USD $25–$45 pp)
📞 +52 664 634 0000
reservas@oryxcapital.com
La Querencia Restaurant Tijuana
Baja Med restaurant with warm wood interiors, seating for ~70, casual chic.
Featured Menu: Venison tacos, octopus carpaccio, house-made sausages.
Reviews:
“Chef Plascencia never disappoints.”
“Creative Baja cuisine.”
“Cozy for long dinners.”
Price Range: (USD $20–$40 pp)
📞 +52 664 972 9935
info@laquerenciatj.com
Featured Menu: Venison tacos, octopus carpaccio, house-made sausages.
Reviews:
“Chef Plascencia never disappoints.”
“Creative Baja cuisine.”
“Cozy for long dinners.”
Price Range: (USD $20–$40 pp)
📞 +52 664 972 9935
info@laquerenciatj.com
Kokopelli Tijuana
Small casual seafood taco shop with outdoor seating for ~40, lively street-style atmosphere.
Featured Menu: Grilled octopus taco, smoked marlin taco, craft beer.
Reviews:
“Best tacos in Tijuana.”
“Innovative seafood toppings.”
“Friendly and fast.”
Price Range: $ (USD $3–$10 pp)
📞 +52 664 129 7092
kokopellitijuana@gmail.com
Featured Menu: Grilled octopus taco, smoked marlin taco, craft beer.
Reviews:
“Best tacos in Tijuana.”
“Innovative seafood toppings.”
“Friendly and fast.”
Price Range: $ (USD $3–$10 pp)
📞 +52 664 129 7092
kokopellitijuana@gmail.com
Villa Saverios Restaurant Tijuana
Elegant restaurant with white tablecloths, high ceilings, and art displays, seating ~100.
Featured Menu: Lobster ravioli, rack of lamb, Caesar salad.
Reviews:
“Great for celebrations.”
“Attentive service, delicious pasta.”
“Feels upscale but welcoming.”
Price Range: $$$ (USD $25–$50 pp)
📞 +52 664 686 6442
reservas@villasaverios.com
Featured Menu: Lobster ravioli, rack of lamb, Caesar salad.
Reviews:
“Great for celebrations.”
“Attentive service, delicious pasta.”
“Feels upscale but welcoming.”
Price Range: $$$ (USD $25–$50 pp)
📞 +52 664 686 6442
reservas@villasaverios.com
Verde y Crema Restaurant Tijuana
Modern open-kitchen concept with urban art decor, seating for ~60, lively yet relaxed.
Featured Menu:
Pork belly tacos, craft beers, mushroom risotto.
Reviews:
“Vibrant flavors and great craft beer.”
“Cool ambiance with local art.”
“Friendly staff, fresh ingredients.”
Price Range: (USD $15–$30 pp)
📞 +52 664 634 6249
verdeycrema@gmail.com
Featured Menu:
Pork belly tacos, craft beers, mushroom risotto.
Reviews:
“Vibrant flavors and great craft beer.”
“Cool ambiance with local art.”
“Friendly staff, fresh ingredients.”
Price Range: (USD $15–$30 pp)
📞 +52 664 634 6249
verdeycrema@gmail.com
La Justina Restaurant Tijuana
Gastropub with indoor and sidewalk seating for ~50, lively bar energy.
Featured Menu: Duck tacos, carnitas bao, craft cocktails.
Reviews:
“Fun spot for a night out.”
“Excellent cocktails.”
“Tasty small plates.”
Price Range: (USD $15–$35 pp)
📞 +52 664 685 8150
lajustinarestaurante@gmail.com
Featured Menu: Duck tacos, carnitas bao, craft cocktails.
Reviews:
“Fun spot for a night out.”
“Excellent cocktails.”
“Tasty small plates.”
Price Range: (USD $15–$35 pp)
📞 +52 664 685 8150
lajustinarestaurante@gmail.com
Casa Tijuana Food Project
Fine dining tasting menu in a minimalist modern space, seats ~25, intimate chef-driven experience.
Featured Menu: Seasonal tasting menu, wine pairings, local seafood.
Reviews:
“An incredible culinary journey.”
“Chef-driven and creative.”
“Best tasting menu in Tijuana.”
Price Range: (USD $70–$120 pp)
📞 +52 664 748 4077
info@casatijuanaproject.com
Featured Menu: Seasonal tasting menu, wine pairings, local seafood.
Reviews:
“An incredible culinary journey.”
“Chef-driven and creative.”
“Best tasting menu in Tijuana.”
Price Range: (USD $70–$120 pp)
📞 +52 664 748 4077
info@casatijuanaproject.com
Tijuana Food Garden
Modern food hall with multiple local chef stalls, communal seating for ~100, casual vibe.
Featured Menu: Sushi, vegan burgers, Baja seafood, craft coffee.
Reviews:
“A taste of Tijuana in one place.”
“Family-friendly, lots of options.”
“Fun for lunch.”
Price Range: (USD $8–$20 pp)
📞 +52 664 634 3034
📧 info@foodgarden.mx
Featured Menu: Sushi, vegan burgers, Baja seafood, craft coffee.
Reviews:
“A taste of Tijuana in one place.”
“Family-friendly, lots of options.”
“Fun for lunch.”
Price Range: (USD $8–$20 pp)
📞 +52 664 634 3034
📧 info@foodgarden.mx
Los Arcos Tijuana
Large seafood restaurant with seating ~120, family-friendly, traditional decor.
Featured Menu: Fish tacos, shrimp cocktails, grilled marlin.
Reviews:
"Fresh seafood, big portions.”
“Fast, friendly service.”
“Good for groups.”
Price Range: (USD $12–$25 pp)
📞 +52 664 681 5500
losarcos.tj@gmail.com
Featured Menu: Fish tacos, shrimp cocktails, grilled marlin.
Reviews:
"Fresh seafood, big portions.”
“Fast, friendly service.”
“Good for groups.”
Price Range: (USD $12–$25 pp)
📞 +52 664 681 5500
losarcos.tj@gmail.com
Tortas Wash Mobile
Classic street-style torta stand with a few stools, seating ~15, quick-service.
Featured Menu: Carne asada torta, adobada torta, soda.
Reviews:
“Best tortas in TJ.”
“Fast and delicious.”
“Always worth the stop.”
Price Range: $ (USD $3–$6 pp)
📞 +52 664 688 0088
Featured Menu: Carne asada torta, adobada torta, soda.
Reviews:
“Best tortas in TJ.”
“Fast and delicious.”
“Always worth the stop.”
Price Range: $ (USD $3–$6 pp)
📞 +52 664 688 0088
Mariscos El Mazateño
Popular seafood spot with casual outdoor seating (~50), local favorite for seafood tacos.
Featured Menu: Spicy shrimp tacos, fish tacos, ceviche.
Reviews:
“Best shrimp tacos anywhere.”
“Affordable and fresh.”
“Local favorite for a reason.”
Price Range: (USD $4–$12 pp)
📞 +52 664 607 9604
Featured Menu: Spicy shrimp tacos, fish tacos, ceviche.
Reviews:
“Best shrimp tacos anywhere.”
“Affordable and fresh.”
“Local favorite for a reason.”
Price Range: (USD $4–$12 pp)
📞 +52 664 607 9604
Tacos El Franc Tijuana
Open-air taco stand with standing tables and quick seating (~30), bustling energy.
Featured Menu: Adobada tacos, carne asada tacos, mulitas.
Reviews:
“Classic TJ tacos.”
“Open late, always busy.”
“Best adobada in town.”
Price Range: $ (USD $2–$6 pp)
📞 +52 664 685 5151
Featured Menu: Adobada tacos, carne asada tacos, mulitas.
Reviews:
“Classic TJ tacos.”
“Open late, always busy.”
“Best adobada in town.”
Price Range: $ (USD $2–$6 pp)
📞 +52 664 685 5151
Cielo Tijuana Restaurant
Rooftop restaurant with city views, modern decor, seating ~60, upscale casual.
Featured Menu: Ribeye, truffle pasta, cocktails.
Reviews:
“Beautiful rooftop ambiance.”
“Food and cocktails are on point.”
“Perfect for sunsets.”
Price Range: (USD $20–$40 pp)
📞 +52 664 647 4647
reservaciones@cielotijuana.com
Featured Menu: Ribeye, truffle pasta, cocktails.
Reviews:
“Beautiful rooftop ambiance.”
“Food and cocktails are on point.”
“Perfect for sunsets.”
Price Range: (USD $20–$40 pp)
📞 +52 664 647 4647
reservaciones@cielotijuana.com
Baja Terra Restaurant Tijuana
Farm-to-table restaurant with garden seating (~50), relaxed rustic atmosphere.
Featured Menu: Farm egg dishes, local veggies, fresh seafood.
Reviews:
“Fresh and flavorful.”
“Great weekend brunch.”
“Charming outdoor space.”
Price Range: (USD $15–$30 pp)
📞 +52 664 634 2424
bajaterra@gmail.com
Featured Menu: Farm egg dishes, local veggies, fresh seafood.
Reviews:
“Fresh and flavorful.”
“Great weekend brunch.”
“Charming outdoor space.”
Price Range: (USD $15–$30 pp)
📞 +52 664 634 2424
bajaterra@gmail.com
Bodega 8 Restaurant Tijuana
Wine bar and bistro with seating for ~40, cozy and chic with local wine focus.
Featured Menu: Charcuterie boards, Baja wines, tapas.
Reviews:
“Great wine selection.”
“Cozy and friendly.”
“Perfect for a light dinner.”
Price Range: $$–$$$ (USD $12–$30 pp)
📞 +52 664 381 1301
info@bodega8.com
Featured Menu: Charcuterie boards, Baja wines, tapas.
Reviews:
“Great wine selection.”
“Cozy and friendly.”
“Perfect for a light dinner.”
Price Range: $$–$$$ (USD $12–$30 pp)
📞 +52 664 381 1301
info@bodega8.com
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