Mark's Guidebook
Food scene
Mostly food places we find, every visit to baja is something new (Rosarito - primarily, Tijuana and Ensenada)
I’m a fan of carnitas but I’m super picky about it. I’ve been coming to this place for 20 years and this is my go to spot, friends and family have been impressed! Get the following: a pitcher of lemonade made with mineral water and carnitas with carne maciza (mah-seezah)
Los Panchos
Lucio BlancoI’m a fan of carnitas but I’m super picky about it. I’ve been coming to this place for 20 years and this is my go to spot, friends and family have been impressed! Get the following: a pitcher of lemonade made with mineral water and carnitas with carne maciza (mah-seezah)
This place was a hidden gem, my wife was craving Italian and this is one of the best restaurants in Rosarito and Tijuana. The pizzas, salad and pastas are great. Try the Cerati pizza, milanesa w pasta and the salad(it’s huge). They also have live music on Saturdays.
90 locals recommend
Betuccini's
This place was a hidden gem, my wife was craving Italian and this is one of the best restaurants in Rosarito and Tijuana. The pizzas, salad and pastas are great. Try the Cerati pizza, milanesa w pasta and the salad(it’s huge). They also have live music on Saturdays.
Coffee,chilaquiles,sweets and WiFi. I like to work here on the computer for a while as well, cool place.
16 locals recommend
Lola Sabor y Café Bistro
133 AbetoCoffee,chilaquiles,sweets and WiFi. I like to work here on the computer for a while as well, cool place.
Worth the wait, world famous arrachera Sonora style tacos. FYI they close early. Not your traditional tacos but some of the best I’ve had
122 locals recommend
Tacos El Yaqui
12 Mar del Nte. #115Worth the wait, world famous arrachera Sonora style tacos. FYI they close early. Not your traditional tacos but some of the best I’ve had
sooo good. Split a breakfast or you will be full the entire day haha. Go early even if you are sleepy or you’re gonna wait, it’s a popular place and definitely worth it. Large portions are served here, try the omelette española and top it off with a large pancake
31 locals recommend
Fat Cat Pancake House and Bakery
300 Boulevard Benito Juárezsooo good. Split a breakfast or you will be full the entire day haha. Go early even if you are sleepy or you’re gonna wait, it’s a popular place and definitely worth it. Large portions are served here, try the omelette española and top it off with a large pancake
Some of the coolest decor of any restaurant! Breakfast or dinner you won’t be disappointed, their oven toasted bread with home made jam is amazing.
81 locals recommend
Tapanco
Escenica Ensenada - TijuanaSome of the coolest decor of any restaurant! Breakfast or dinner you won’t be disappointed, their oven toasted bread with home made jam is amazing.
Views and food. When I don’t feel like driving to Ensenada we go here
28 locals recommend
Trenta Quattro Cocina a la leña
Views and food. When I don’t feel like driving to Ensenada we go here
VOSTOK PIZZA
24 René Ortiz C.Walking distance to La Jolla condos. Small place that has cool decor and family owned.
Pound for pound one of our favorite tacos places. Asada, al pastor or even the birria tacos!
14 locals recommend
Tacos Manuel
Carretera Federal 1Pound for pound one of our favorite tacos places. Asada, al pastor or even the birria tacos!
PANCAKE REPUBLIC
31 Boulevard B. JuárezMy wife’s favorite breakfast place
Day trip! you'll pay 60% of the price of a comparable dinner in Temecula. This is better!
18 locals recommend
Fuego Cocina del Valle
Parcela #7 Ejido El Porvenir - San José de la ZorraDay trip! you'll pay 60% of the price of a comparable dinner in Temecula. This is better!
World-famous tostadas that we’re a favorite of our hero, chef Anthony Bourdain!
110 locals recommend
La Guerrerense
917 Av Adolfo López MateosWorld-famous tostadas that we’re a favorite of our hero, chef Anthony Bourdain!
One of the best places to eat in Tijuana and pound for pound one of the best in the Mexico and US.
25 locals recommend
Cabanna Restaurant
One of the best places to eat in Tijuana and pound for pound one of the best in the Mexico and US.
Telefonica Gastro Park
8924 Boulevard Agua CalienteVariety! Tacos, mariscos, burgers and lively decor.
Local breakfast spot with authentic Mexican and American breakfast and walking distance too
TAMALE INN RESTAURANT
137 Boulevard B. JuárezLocal breakfast spot with authentic Mexican and American breakfast and walking distance too
At the entrance of Rosarito we always stop here to stock up for the weekend.
33 locals recommend
Calimax
20000B Boulevard B. JuárezAt the entrance of Rosarito we always stop here to stock up for the weekend.
El Nido
67 Boulevard B. Juárezone of the original and most popular Rosarito steak houses
LionFish
1857 Erasmo Castellanos Q.Yummy high end mariscos in downtown Tijuana!
Highly rated steakhouse that is walking distance from the condo
36 locals recommend
El Gaucho Argentino
104 Boulevard B. JuárezHighly rated steakhouse that is walking distance from the condo
The best taco spot in all of tijuana and baja. This is it, been going here with family for 20 years. Also 2nd location of the same taqueria from Netflix's taco chronicles
36 locals recommend
Taquería "El Frances"
1442 P.º Playas de TijuanaThe best taco spot in all of tijuana and baja. This is it, been going here with family for 20 years. Also 2nd location of the same taqueria from Netflix's taco chronicles
Ive eaten in Rio and this is just as good along with a few mexican twist. Impressived with the quality of the cuts, definite must try
7 locals recommend
Churrascaria Do Brasil
11999 Blvd. Agua CalienteIve eaten in Rio and this is just as good along with a few mexican twist. Impressived with the quality of the cuts, definite must try
Deckmans
Another Valle de Guadalupe must try
PASTA Y BASTA Ristorante, Pizzería, Bar, Deli market
Km 29 Blvd. PopotlaSightseeing
Combination of food and views
Special place to eat, indoor and outdoors. All of our large family dinners are here. The view outside is beautiful. The guidebook cover picture was taken here. Love it here, trust me go and enjoy the food and decor
52 locals recommend
Mi Casa Supper Club
54 Estero AvenueSpecial place to eat, indoor and outdoors. All of our large family dinners are here. The view outside is beautiful. The guidebook cover picture was taken here. Love it here, trust me go and enjoy the food and decor
Los Pelicanos Hotel Inn-Restaurante
#115 Del CedroGreat breakfast and great view of the beach.
Gusher Farmacia Rosarito
339 Boulevard B. Juárezour favorite local pharmacy
World famous lobster village. La casa de langosta is my favorite but there are many to choose from
274 locals recommend
Puerto Nuevo
World famous lobster village. La casa de langosta is my favorite but there are many to choose from
La Esperanza BajaMed
3 México 3food and views
CuatroCuatros
There are many wineries to visit. This is a favorite of ours
18 locals recommend
Fuego Cocina del Valle
Parcela #7 Ejido El Porvenir - San José de la ZorraThere are many wineries to visit. This is a favorite of ours
Unique restaurant located off a cliff, spectacular sunsets. Good for the food and view, it’s also more quiet here and further away from downtown Rosarito so really good if you want the view and the quiet
140 locals recommend
Splash Restaurant and Bar
1015 Carretera LibreUnique restaurant located off a cliff, spectacular sunsets. Good for the food and view, it’s also more quiet here and further away from downtown Rosarito so really good if you want the view and the quiet
Hostel and Jiu Jitsu training academy my friend and training partner David runs, local in playas de Tijuana
LifeStyle Hostel
820 Av Del PacificoHostel and Jiu Jitsu training academy my friend and training partner David runs, local in playas de Tijuana
Casa FRIDA Valle de Gpe
s/n Rancho San MarcosGreat decor and drinks. Photo friendly place
Fun and family
If you have kids and want them to burn some energy bring them here. Then either you or your significant other can walk to the casino next door.
Jump & Fly
2701 Boulevard B. JuárezIf you have kids and want them to burn some energy bring them here. Then either you or your significant other can walk to the casino next door.