We had a party of six at Puerto La Boca in Little Italy celebrating two birthdays, and we had a…read moregreat experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and authentic, and the drinks were excellent. The staff really made our celebration enjoyable. Everyone was enthusiastic, engaging, and attentive to our group, and they created a fun and welcoming atmosphere for both birthdays. The only downside was that it was extremely hot inside the restaurant. It definitely made things a little uncomfortable and better A/C or airflow would have made the experience even better. Overall, we had a great time celebrating. The combination of authentic food, great drinks, and an awesome staff made it a memorable birthday dinner. We'll definitely be back!

What a better time to find this place than during the World Cup. We came here with the intention of…read morewatching the Argentina v Algeria match and we did not have a reservation. We got there and the hostess told us we could sit outside and that if a table opened up we would move insight. Totally cool we could see inside to the TVs. We had ordered some drinks and bread but a tabled opened up so we got to move which was great!! To eat, we ordered some morcilla and chorizo. For our main, 3 of us shared the parillada which was plenty of food. We also tried an empanada which was pretty good. The fries with the steak was amazing and overall very delicious. No good meal is complete without dessert so we got the milhojas to finish the meal. Yum. Everything at this place was amazing and the staff was just as great which made the experience even better. 10/10

Felt welcomed as soon as we walked in. Lovely restaurant. Supper clean. Every was very attentive…read moreand friendly. Price is a little high, well worthy. Meats were delicious and flavorful full. We also ordered the chicharron appetizers they were tasteful. The sangria cocktail was a 10. Well worth it!!!!!

The meats are cooked to perfection and the salad was so fresh, dressing was amazing. Service is…read moresecond to none. We've come here several times and will definitely visit many more times. From the minute you walk in you feel the vibes. Can be romantic or great for family gatherings

Service was great but rib steak was all fat and fell apart, while underdone…read more I had a fantastic ribeye in Tijuana a month ago at a sister restaurant and was hoping, but disappointed, big time. Sorry

Delicious!!! This restaurant is now called Moreira. They have amazing beef broth and chicken…read moreconsume for everyone, but especially for the surgery crew. I had the salmon and veggies, it was amazing. And the ribeye cracklings with guacamole were absolutely mouth watering. The caprese salad had big beautiful slices of mozzarella and a lovely dripping of balsamic and olive oil. In a nutshell I will be dreaming of the beef broth and the salmon. Don't pass this place by! And the staff are so kind and anticipate your every need!

Had an amazing experience at Nora's Empanada Factory - honestly, I loved everything. The empanadas…read morewere fresh, crispy on the outside, and packed with flavorful fillings. You can really taste the quality and care in each bite. The variety is great too so there's something for everyone whether you're in the mood for savory or a little sweet :) Service was friendly and welcoming. It's a perfect spot for a quick bite that still feels special. Definitely a place I'll keep coming back to! Support your local businesses!

"You can't go wrong with Argentine empanadas! Growing up, my best friend was Argentinian, so I got…read moreto eat empanadas all the time--and I loved them. Ham and cheese, corn and cheese, beef, chicken... they made so many different kinds, and it was always a delight. Now as an adult, having them at Nora's Empanadas brought back so many great memories! I'm rarely in Temecula, but yesterday we were in town for a baseball tournament. We'd seen Nora's Empanadas on Instagram, so I made a quick side trip to grab some. I ordered the ham and cheese, pepperoni, and beef empanadas--they were all delicious! But the absolute winner was the guava and cheese empanada. It was overwhelmingly sweet, but it hit the spot perfectly!" So if you are in Temecula, Ca. And are looking for lunch spot look no further than Nora's empanadas!

Rodrigo was a great and patient server with our large group!! Steak was great and of course we love…read morethe chimichurri sauce!

Good service with Rodrigo, very respectful and good recomendaciones. We have came a few times and…read morewill keep coming. Food was great!

I had a friend visiting Tijuana so we went for dinner the last day he was in town…read more Despite living in TJ for a few years now I have not been able to try any Argentinian restaurant yet. The only I did try was "El Tucumano" which was located in downtown TJ, but that was over 5 years ago when I was living in San Diego. At the time we left feeling that the overall experience was mediocre at best. Anyway so this time we left Playas de Tijuana at 830 pm and heading to Rosarito. We were not aware the the restaurants there close at 9 pm so best case we could get there 5 or 10 minutes before the time they would close. Giving the time restraints we called a few places just to make sure we were going to be fine. The first place we called was restaurant "El Gaucho", they said they close at 9 pm every day and they take orders till 845 pm. Since it was 842 or 843 pm they said to look for another restaurant as they were not taking us. Then, we moved to the next place we found on Google, that place was Patagonia. Although they also closed at 9 pm we thought we were unlikely going to be accepted, but the hostess on the phone said that they were going to accommodate us, she just asked if we knew what we wanted to that they could get started as the kitchen was about to close. Since we knew what we wanted to order we could order on the phone, making things easier for everyone. We got there exactly at 9 pm, we sat down, got a soda and a glass of wine and by the time we got the drink the food was already there, just out of the grill. Timing was beyond perfect, it could not get any better. We got a parrillada for 2, but indeed, the food that comes with it its for 2 big eaters, to be honest this would have been more than enough for 3 average eaters. The cuts were really tender and flavorfull, without significant fat pockets. It was really tasty, similar to the parrilladas you would get in good restaurants in Argentina. It came with 2 or 3 different steaks; flank steak, skirt steak and short ribs. The parrillada came also with corn on the cob, chorizo and morcilla as well as a side of fries . We also got 2 empanadas to start with and for dessert we got an alfajor (we were stuffed but we could not leave without trying a dessert). Overall we were were happy, I am Argentinian so I can definitely appreciate a good quality parrillada and it's not that living away from home for 25 years made me forget the standards I developed when I lived in Argentina. I was happy with the food, the generous servings we got along with the fair prices we paid and mostly with the fact that i could proudly show a Mexican friend how good the Argentinian parrilladas are. A few years ago I visited Mexico and they proudly took me to different places to try Mexico's best cuisine and I ended up getting nothing but their finest. Now, despite the limited options Tijuana has I was still able to catch up and get them to sample some of Argentinian's best beef. I could not be happier with the overall experiene at Patagonia in Rosarito.

Enjoyed this restaurant! Due to the outstanding reviews on Yelp, decided to trek on down from the…read moreSan Diego border to Rosarito to check this spot out. Patagonia is located right in the heart of downtown Rosarito, within a short walking distance of the beach and well-known Papas & Beer nightclub. Was slightly hard to find at first, though there is a small red sign from the storefronts on main street (Hwy 1) indicating where the restaurant is. The restaurant is actually located in a charming garden court slightly off the main street, co-located with a few other restaurants and shops. Got to the restaurant a little before 1:30 pm on a Friday, not too long after they opened for the day. Only one other set of customers was there at the time so I was able to be seated immediately. Was surprised by how small the spot is, almost felt like you were walking into someone's home rather than a restaurant, though I very much appreciated the old-school, "homey" feel and decor. 4-5 tables inside, another 4-5 tables outside, with the kitchen right in the front of the restaurant where you can see all the food being prepared. A couple of cats randomly roaming around the restaurant also added to the charm, LOL. Seems to be a family-owned restaurant judging from the size, decor, and the fact that the waiter who took my order was also helping in the kitchen. The waiter who greeted me spoke pretty good English so language barrier was no issue. I ordered the 16 oz grilled ribeye steak (Bife Patagonia), which comes with your choice of french fries (which I chose) or salad. There's not an extensive drink list here - mostly some wines, sangria, juices, and water - so I just went with some mineral water rather than the usual beer I would get at this type of restaurant. A few minutes after ordering they waiter brought out a few pieces of complimentary bread with homemade sauces. Small portioned, but very tasty! They then brought out the french fries before bringing out the steak, which I thought was a little odd (these are typically brought out at the same time), but wasn't a problem for me. The ribeye was very well-portioned, juicy, and damn good. Wouldn't say it's up there with the best I've ever had, or even the best I've had in Mexico, but it was good. At 695 pesos (~$35 dollars) I thought it was great value relative to comparable steakhouses both in Mexico and the U.S. Altogether with the 2 mineral waters I ordered (50 pesos each), my total bill came out to 795 pesos (~40) which was actually much less than I was expecting to pay going in. Patagonia does accept credit cards and they have their own free wi-fi. While most people who go to steakhouses like this dress up nicely, there is no dress code here. I was very casually dressed when I went here, as was the waiter and all the other workers who were there at the time. Very charming restaurant with good food at a great price! Definitely recommend checking out at least once if you happen to be in the area!

Stellar Service and Exquisite Food!…read more I came into Villa Roma for dinner around 6:00 PM, absolutely famished. I was thrilled to be seated right away and given the choice of where to sit. My waitress was a beautiful, bilingual, and incredibly friendly woman named Berenice. She was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and clearly has a wonderful rapport with the regulars and locals. Taking her recommendation, I ordered the Entraña steak dinner plate (cooked medium) with a side of crunchy garlic fries, along with empanadas and fried calamari to start. The pacing of the meal was fantastic. The empanadas were brought out immediately, followed closely by the calamari. The flavors were so exquisite that I completely cleared both appetizer plates while enjoying my water! My main entrée arrived very shortly after. Because I enjoyed the starters so much, I was too full to finish it, but I tasted the steak and a few fries. The steak was perfectly soft and absolutely delicious! I packed the rest to-go, and ended up ordering two extra meat empanadas and a Coke Zero (partly because I needed to break a $20 bill so I could leave a cash tip!). In total, everything came out to $93.72, including the tip. I don't treat myself to a meal out like this even once every three months, but I am so glad I came. The entire staff works seamlessly together to make sure all customers are attended to super fast. I am officially a huge fan and will absolutely be back--especially for their half-price empanada Tuesdays and buy-one-get-one-free pizza Wednesdays. I cannot recommend this place enough!

Stopped in this week for a quick lunch. This place was my go-to while living in the area a few…read moreyears ago. I ordered some empanadas to start and the choripan with a side of ensalada rusa. Empanadas: Spinach empanada, the filling was to wet, too milkiy spinach not trimmed enough, and it tasted worse since it was fried. Had they controlled the picadillo prep, it wouldn't be milky. Chicken empanada- This did not taste as our traditonal empanadas, way too many spices and it was spicy, we do not do spicy, we do flavor. Chicken tasted sandy. Choripan: Poor meat quality, too chewy and grainy, I felt like I was eating sand. Bread overdone. Rusa: Bland. Overpriced for what you get and for the quality of the food. Keep it authentic, don't re-invent the wheel. I give it 2 stars for still having some great products at the market, free parking and pleasant service, but my goodness, your prices are too high compared to other Argentina establishments.

I first came here two years ago with friends. I was inviting a group of five, so I decided to order…read morethe parillada. This dish is more of a grill served at our table, and it came with a variety of meats: various beef cuts as well as sausages. For dessert, I had the flan, which was slightly sweeter than I usually have them, but it was delicious. We were sat at a larger table on the second floor, which felt like being back home in my dining room. It was semi-private, which was nice. This time around, I came with the girlfriend. After driving for 30 minutes from TJ's Zona Rio, we arrived at this fine restaurant in Rosarito. Parking was along the main avenue, at the front of the building. We walked in, and we were sat on the first floor. I ordered steak, medium, as did the girlfriend. Our sides were garden salad, and cheese fondue. I ordered some coffee and lemonade on mineral water, which were both okay. Our dessert was an order of empanadas. I liked the beef empanadas the best, followed by the ones with cheese. Personally, I prefer the parillada over the individual steak plate, but both hit the spot well. This is a decent Argentinian grill in the city of Rosarito. Come check them out.

We usually go to Chamuyo in El Valle fort our traditional Argentinian asado. Decided to take a…read morechance on this place in Rosarito. Everything about this experience is going to get us to return. Impeccable customer service with every request being met. The fire pit- asador is in the clear view, watching the grill master was an added treat to the dining. The asado tradicional is meant for two but there was plenty of food that finishes cooking at table side. Our extras included a baked potato, green salad, a beef empanada and a chorioan. The pacing of the food was well calculated and the bottle of magoni, Cabernet- Malbec from one of our favorite wineries fave it a special touch. Price is worth it! We will schedule another stop in our return

Love this place! She goes to the Saturday Little Italy Farmer's market and love that basque…read morecheesecake, and the Alfajores (cookies). I tried to order online but seems the timing is never right or the order gets cancelled so I stuck with just going on Saturday's to pick up what she has in stock. For sure will be back.

I have to say, Valery the owner of this bakery has some unique talents. Not only does she make some…read morebeautiful Alfajores, ranging from the more traditional Alfajores de Maicena, to those rolled in coconut, brown butter walnut alfajores, to a vegan chocolate & sea salt alfajores; however, did your know that she also makes amazing cakes like a Basque Burnt Cheese Cake and Medovik or Russian Honey Cake? I do, because I have had both of them. Both cakes offered great flavor profiles and textures. I was truly impressed with both and look forward to trying more of her baked goods. You can find her at the La Jolla Open Aire Market on Sundays and on Saturdays at the Little Italy Mercado! You can also order from her website.

My mom wanted pasta. I wanted a restaurant where I have not…read morebeen before. Win win for Cambalache! It's within a 12mins drive for us and perfect in every way. It was a late lunch so I called to see if a reservation is needed for 2 ppl. Not at all so we jumped into the car. Such a wonderful restaurant in an unassuming plaza. Lots of parking. There's an outdoor seating area and a good size restaurant inside. We were greeted as we walked in. Btw, the HUGE glass door entrance, I love. There Were a few open tables and we were welcome to sit where we wanted to. Two classes of water were brought to the table and a waiter came with the menu. My mom is vegetarian and I am not. I asked the waiter for his vegetarian dishes and he provided me a pasta dish. That was exactly what my Mom was wanting. Linguine with a light pink sauce with mushrooms and you can add zucchini, bell pepper and broccoli. I ordered a sangria. That was just amazing itself. And a linguine dish with shrimp. Warm, sliced French bread and a small dish of butter was brought out first that was so good. Usually the bread and butter that is brought at small restaurants like these could be just mediocre or not good at all. This was warm and just tasty. We also ordered a Caprese. The plate came out with big chunks of mozzarella tomatoes, and both were sitting on a marinated pesto covered set of basil leaves. That was so good. The combination of the vinaigrette, mozzarella basil tomato pesto was exactly what we were looking for so refreshing. Our entrées were huge for $20 a plate. We had to take 3/4 of it home. That was so not expected. Pasta and the pasta sauce were amazing. Very freshly made. Dishes were made to order only and not sitting around. I asked if they were doing something special for birthdays and I pointed to my mom next to you know, the waiter came out with fresh homemade Tim. They also sing to my mom wish she was so sweet. I am loving this place and will be coming back. Thank you so much for the staff for making my mom feel so wonderful on her birthday. The food was amazing Services amazing. Restaurant felt warm the moment we walked in and so welcoming.

. The food's aite. Not as special as you might hope. . The…read moresandwich was a lil dry. Thankfully I've sauce at home. - Slow service. Seamless said order'll be ready 12:25-12:35pm. I arrived 12:47pm. Staff said it'll be ready in a few min. ...??? - Exorbitant. - Awkward ambience. I held the door open for a group of ppl. All of them walked through and ignored me. + Good amount of indoor seating. + Ample parking. + Located same plaza as Williams MMA. I had: $19.95 Italian Club Sandwich + tax = $21.70