A Local's Favorites (in progress)
Food Scene
Taqueria Franc
9257 Blvrd Gral Rodolfo Sánchez TaboadaThe right definition of traditional Tijuana tacos.
Carreta 22 cocina creativa callejera
#20 Av. HipódromoAmazing tortilla soup and burgers.
Chill spot with a rooftop bar with nice views, good food + craft beer + cocktails in the middle of the historic Avenida Revolucion.
19 locals recommend
Cine Tonalá
1317 Av. RevoluciónChill spot with a rooftop bar with nice views, good food + craft beer + cocktails in the middle of the historic Avenida Revolucion.
The place to go for traditional mexican brunch/breakfast.. Expect long queues on weekends.. Try the chilaquiles!
22 locals recommend
La Espadaña
10813 Blvrd Gral Rodolfo Sánchez TaboadaThe place to go for traditional mexican brunch/breakfast.. Expect long queues on weekends.. Try the chilaquiles!
Amazing "Sonora-style" traditional steakhouse. Recommend to try the 'parrillada'.
12 locals recommend
Restaurante El Rodeo
1647-2 Blvd. SalinasAmazing "Sonora-style" traditional steakhouse. Recommend to try the 'parrillada'.
Delicious Oaxacan food, most dishes and drinks are cacao based. Real traditional recipies from the southern state.
Casa Cacao
8172 C. Benito Juárez 2daDelicious Oaxacan food, most dishes and drinks are cacao based. Real traditional recipies from the southern state.
One of those "from a taco-stand to several locations" place (this is the original). Great seafood tacos, lots of options.
9 locals recommend
Mariscos el Mazateño Tijuana
473 Calz del TecnológicoOne of those "from a taco-stand to several locations" place (this is the original). Great seafood tacos, lots of options.
Great option for breakfast/brunch. Spanish-mexican fusion, personal favorite, expect long queues on weekends.
8 locals recommend
Lorca Restaurante Español
8630 BrasilGreat option for breakfast/brunch. Spanish-mexican fusion, personal favorite, expect long queues on weekends.
Where the Caesar's Salad was born.. Traditional recipe, prepared on your table..
70 locals recommend
Caesar's In Tijuana
8190 Av. RevoluciónWhere the Caesar's Salad was born.. Traditional recipe, prepared on your table..
Huge seafood restaurant to enjoy all sorts of traditional dishes. Lots of movement, expect big crowds.
9 locals recommend
Villa Marina Restaurante
4449 P.º de los HéroesHuge seafood restaurant to enjoy all sorts of traditional dishes. Lots of movement, expect big crowds.
Redefined seafood cuisine. Tasty seafood tacos and creative tostadas.
8 locals recommend
La Corriente CEVICHERÍA NAIS
13251 Blvd. Diaz OrdazRedefined seafood cuisine. Tasty seafood tacos and creative tostadas.
Creative Vegan restaurant.. Excellent option even if you're not vegan, wide menu for all sorts of preferences.
Inspiración 9
11300 Blvd. Agua CalienteCreative Vegan restaurant.. Excellent option even if you're not vegan, wide menu for all sorts of preferences.
Things to do
Fox in a Box Tijuana
2330 Blvd. Diaz OrdazExciting group activity. Escape Rooms, a must-do for friends and family.
Wide selection of local + international beers (taps & bottles), inside a warehouse-brewery. Nice local vibe.
18 locals recommend
BCB Tasting Room
10335 C. OrizabaWide selection of local + international beers (taps & bottles), inside a warehouse-brewery. Nice local vibe.
Brewery - great selection of award winning craft beers - rotating taps.
10 locals recommend
Cervecería Insurgente
10021 Juan CorderoBrewery - great selection of award winning craft beers - rotating taps.
The food park in Tijuana. Really nice food-truck options, craft beer taps bar, chill social vibe.
62 locals recommend
Telefonica Gastro Park
8924 Boulevard Agua CalienteThe food park in Tijuana. Really nice food-truck options, craft beer taps bar, chill social vibe.