If you are driving, getting across the border to get home on the San Diego side can take up to 3 hours. It is a royal pain otherwise we would be there a lot. We used to, but all changed after 9/11. But once there, go to Avenida Revolucion Street. It is crowded as heck, but lots of fun. Now, your wallet is in your front pocket, your back pack is well sealed and no you don't want to buy junk from the street vendors. You never pay full price there, except at the eateries and there are some great ones--DO NOT drink the water. Have soda. There are some super places to eat there. I do eat the street tacos, my husband refuses because their hands are not super clean. I risk it and have never gotten sick. They have so many stores, but a lot of the bags are fake so be careful. They have some great fake bags, but if you think you are getting a Hermes bag for 5K you have lost your mind. The pharmacies are great. You can get your scripts filled there for less, much less, than the US and they have stuff you don't need a scrip for, but go to a real pharmacy there, not some dump or who knows what you will get. Don't be stupid. Don't get plastered and act like a stupid American. You may find yourself in jail. Follow the street signs. Everyone is super nice. The American tourist behavior I find appalling, and I am from the US. Don't just walk around off the main street at night. Do not go to the Red Light District. Just have fun and be nice. You will be treated so well and they love dollars, so don't bother to change currency. Have fun. read more

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Tourist spot in Tijuana Mexico Tons of restaurants, bars, clubs and the famous Hong Kong strip club is literally with in walking distance from here, pharmacies, street vendors, the spot where you will see the Donkeys painted like zebras and photo ops I like stopping here to shop for souvenirs and walk down the Plaza Cecilia have a few drinks and then head on to our next adventure This is a must see when in Tijuana read more

Tourist spot in Tijuana, Mexico... This is the main street that runs through Downtown Tijuana. There are many shops and restaurants - including the one that is famous for the Caesar Salad (at Hotel Caesar). Next time, we should stop and dine here - even though some people think that it's a "tourist trap". When we were walking back to return to the USA, there was a parade and a concert going on in the middle of the street - like a block party. Gosh! It was super crowded and spooky! I didn't want to get left behind in the sea of people! Somehow, we squeezed through together and got back on the pedestrian bridge as the sun was setting... Whew! read more

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The main tourist spot of Tijuana where you'll find souvenirs, bars, restaurants, coffee shops, cigar shops, and the donkeys painted like zebras (which is sad to see cause the donkeys stand there all day in one spot not allowed to move) The famous arch of Tijuana is on one end of the street closest to border. There's a line of little street vendors next to the arch in front of the Nelson hotel. The world famous caesars restaurant is also located on this street. This is where the Caesar salad was invented. A must see when you come so you can see them make the salad dressing from scratch in front of you and feel the history while you're here. As you keep going down the street you'll see multiple pharmacies hotels and even a casino. Eventually the street starts to look all the same. The world famous red light District is also not too far away from this street so you can walk there as well and check out some off the ladies who are willing to make your fantasies cum true for $100 lol check out my review for Hong kong and adelitas for some useful tIps if you're planning to stop by. Enjoy your sightseeing in Tijuana it's a great place to experience a different world just across the border. read more

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We came here because we were on vacation and this is one of the main streets. There is a ton of shopping and restaurants. There's a lot of art and all vendors are very helpful. It's a little pricey but I would definitely return they have a ton of neat things here. read more

" Avenida Revolucion " is the touristic area you want to stay in if your planning to head down this way! There are many restaurants and bars on the strip and souvenir shops etc. I recommend fish tacos and Piña Coladas these Seem to be the signature food and drink of the area. And the food is great in the places we visited. There's the arc you do not want to cross down or else enter at your own risks. Maybe here and there you can stray from the main (Revolucion) avenue but I wouldn't recommend going too far away from it. There are plenty vendors roaming the streets selling jewelry, offering to draw you, or play their mariachi. You can ignore them or say No thank you. They can be persistent but very harmless. I will tell you One of the Important Things We were NoT made aware at any time while we searched everywhere & conversed with many people about going down to Tijuana. I will give Yelpers this piece of information. CROSSING THE BORDER Back into U.S. Soil was a Massive line of roughly 2,000 people. You MUST have Patience For it. UnLESS you purchase the Sentri for 130.00 bucks which saves you hours but is pricey and made for frequent Mexico travelers. read more

Avenida Revolución - A great view of Tijuana. - Local Flavor Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

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Main tourist street in Tijuana. Obviously a must when you come through although it was my least favorite part when visiting. + Walking distance from the border. + Pay attention to the prices at the food joints/bars: the exchange rate makes everything so wonderfully cheap. + Easy to catch a cab. Couple bucks. Don't forget to haggle! + It's definitely interesting. Lots of shops (a lot of junk though), restaurants, bars. Some pharmacies with pharmacist mascots waving outside - that was entertaining. - Super annoying to walk down the street here. You are constantly being hassled by vendors and asked to come into their store. You can't even carry a conversation without being interrupted. - The painted donkeys (to look like zebras) are really depressing to look at. I get it, these people need novelty to make money but I felt so bad for the donkeys just sitting out there in the heat, those stupid stripes painted on them. When visiting Tijuana, I'd recommend checking out these spots (I have separate reviews for all): *Plaza Santa Cecilia: Small, colorful plaza with restaurants and souvenirs and Mariachis. Just a quick turn off this street. *Pasaje Rodriguez: A cool, indoor plaza that showcases a different, more hipster side of Tijuana. Cool murals too. This is off this street as well but easy to miss. *CECUT: The Tijuana Cultural Center. Art galleries with Mexican artists. Too far to walk from here so a cab ($4-$5 bucks or so) is needed. *Caesar's Restaurant: Where the Caesar salad was invented. It's super classy and feels like a break from this overwhelming street. Obviously, you also want to get some authentic Mexican food when you visit. I didn't since I was with my parents and they don't like it. Caesar's was perfect for them. read more

This is perhaps the most touristic (yes, that's a word) area in Mexico. So what? I'm a tourist. Here are places that I like on (or near) the Revu: Colectivo 9 Between 6th and 7th Cool food court with a great selection of restaurants and a bar La Sexta Refer to my Yelp review (FUC me!) Mamut Calle Carrillo Puerto y o Tersera 8161 Craft brewery and good pizza and sandwiches, too Pasaje Rodriguez a narrow alley between Revolución and Constitución off of 3rd Hipster alleyway with art galleries, bar(s), and at least one vegan stand Subjects for further research: Azteca Craft Brewing Revolución 942 (between 3rd and 4th located inside Pasaje Revolución aka Pasaje Gomez) Craft brewery (duh!) Baja Brew Labs Brewery in same complex as Azteca La Justina Revu 926 (off 3rd) Gastropub Leyva's Liquor Revu 1026 (between 6th and 7th) Great liquor selection that features tequila tasting Raices Infoshop y Cocina Vegana Santiago Argüello 8232 (Puente Mexico near the Arch) Collectively run cafe and infoshop (is that a word?) in downtown Tijuana featuring books, zines, music, coffee, tea, art and vegan food Plaza Santa Cecelia Near 1st and Revu Bars, restaurants, street musicians, etc. on the oldest street in town Caesar's Between 4th and 5th Why not? Any corrections, additions, or suggestions? PM me, por favor. Tijuana, Te Quiero read more

My stomping ground in Tijuana, this street comprises the heart of Zone Centro. It has a good variety of bars and restaurants. Of which, my favorite are: Caesar's (restaurant where the caesar salad was invented), Las Pulgas (nightclub), and Coco Bongo (nightclub). There are many other small restaurants that I've visited, whose names I forget. But I can tell you that their food is awesome, and you get more bang for your buck south of the border. The nightlife and restaurants on Revolution Avenue run from Cohauila on the northern boundary and 9th street on the southern boundary. Zona norte runs from first street to the US-Mexico border, and is a dangerous area. Stick to Revolucion Avenue, and do not go into the side streets in this zone. Plaza del Mariachi is a side street adjacent to 1st street and Revolucion, and you can buy plenty of souveniers and food during the day. At night, it is the West Hollywood of Tijuana. There is plenty of police presence, as well as taxi cabs. A cab ride to the border crossing with run you about $5, and it is recommended to take a taxi rather than walk the dark streets alone. The cops, contrary to popular belief, are actually pretty friendly. The trick is not to do anything stupid, and use common sense. read more

Avenida Revolución - Local Flavor Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Tourist trap. Mega heavy police presence, which was reassuring. Feels safe to mill around there, but I didn't think too much of the prices. Shop workers are helpful, zebra painted donkeys were hot and sad. read more

You'll never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. Nestled in the center of one of the most corrupt cities in Mexico, this famous Tijuana thoroughfare offers quite literally ANYTHING for nearly EVERY taste and preference. Wether it's tacky ceramic statuettes, lead-based pottery or knock-off art, the cutthroat discount shops have it! If sleazy, skank-infested night clubs are more your speed, Revolucion Ave. features a wide variety dilapidated, poorly-lit discos filled with barely-legal Americans who aren't quite old enough to drink in the U.S., but are determined to make bad decisions anyway. Why not try your hand at blackjack in one of the many casinos garnishing the boulevard. Or spend your last few dollars lavishing prostitutes with obscenely overpriced drinks at any given "Gentleman's Club." There's something for any and all deviates no matter what your preferred vice may be! read more

Avenida Revolución - It's the "Mos Eisley" of Earth! - Local Flavor Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

This place is very authentic yet very eclectic. And if you carry USD' at stores, you can usually haggle for a lower pricing. All they want here is your money. Which makes sense. There's everything you need here: - food - bars - clubs - shopping - sex shop - dancing - taco's - hair salon - concerts - lgbt spots - pharmacy (the good kind) All in one block. That's pretty awesome, imo. They have it all for everyone. read more

This area is a tourist attraction, but that does not mean it is not fun. There is great food, fun shops, and nice people. One does not have to go to the attractions for tourists, they can see the culture of making and dying clothes, the secrets of making tamales, and the art of hand painting ceramics. The locals are really nice, even the ones not asking for money. Some tips are: Rent a car, get full insurance coverage, and do not go wondering at night. It is very easy to get lost, especially as mobile navigation does a poor job. Do not use bargain in USD or tell people where you are from or you will just get ripped off. The exchange rate and facilities are sketchy here, so exchange you home currency to pesos in your home country. Negotiate 1/8 the cost Mexicans initially ask for, or walk to the next shop. The nightlife is magnificent if you have a friend local to the area and a DD. Do not forget you are in Mexico. The are is safe, as police are everywhere, but mostly in this area. Finally, don't go venturing for RX, it's as illegal in Mexico as it is in the US. Pharmacies now are calling the police on people looking for RX, especially in this area. read more

This one of the places that is a must. There are several shops that you can find anything you want. However, it is very touristy and the shopkeepers try to get you to come into their store. You will find this at all the stores. Great food places though and ceasars is the best place to have a salad. read more

Dreadful place with no charm whatsoever. The only thing I learned from being there, was just how gloomy and sad a place can actually get. I have never been so happy to leave a place. Don't go if you can avoid it. If you do go: Find a place where you can drink until you can leave. read more

If you want to experience the real Mexico, this is definitely NOT the spot. But if you want to party, meet interesting people, and create some crazy memories, then this is the spot There's a lot of restaurants, bars, and nightclubs around here. All that is a perfect recipe for an amazing nightlife. Further down the road is Tijuana's famous, or should I say infamous, red light district known as "Coahuila" to the locals. (Fun fact, it's the biggest red light district in North America). This is located really close to the US-Mexico border so you will end up here, no matter what, when you're in Tijuana. I've made plenty of great memories here and I'm sure you will too once you step foot here. TIJUANA, ¡TE QUIERO! read more

This place is great. Just one tip: rent the burrow to take you around instead of just taking a picture on it. This is a local insider secret. read more

So much fun!! Great for families to enjoy a little part of Mexican culture.Many sections of restaurants, many venders where you can what you need.. heads us always negotiate everything can be lowered!! read more