Wonderful hole on the wall Mexican restaurant. Food is absolutely great and tasteful. El Guero…read moresimplemente te hace sentir en casa. Le gusta mucho atender al cliente con mucha cordialidad. Se los recomiendo

We waited less than 5 minutes to be seated on a Saturday morning. That was a treat. The restaurant…read moreis very big. It has a little bakery inside as well. The food came fast and every dish was nice and hot. We ordered: Carne en su jugo, menudo grande, tamal de res rojo, chilaquiles con camarones, quesadilla de chicharrón, café de la olla, and agua mineral with lime and salt. I can't express how authentic and tasty each plate was. Our server Mayra. She was super sweet and attentive. We will be back whenever in town. Free street parking available.

This is one of my favorite breakfast spots! I definitely recommended trying the food here, it will…read morenot disappoint. I usually come early in the AM before the 9am-12pm rush. I would recommended coming a little earlier to avoid the wait times. They've remodel half of the restaurant with a modern look and they have a small bakery with coffee/treats in the front.

I visited this niche restaurant only after it moved to the new location (adjacent to previous…read morelocation) in the Plaza Alameda town center type complex. I didn't have high expectations since I hadn't tasted this Mexican-Caribbean type cousine before. I left promising to return. The restaurant is on a second story area of the Plaza and shares the space with a mexican style seafood joint and a sushi place. They have elevators and it is wheelchair accessible. The decor is impressive and they even have a small shop that sells Yucatan region's clothes and souvenirs. A very talented older gentleman in a panama style hat was crooning old and new romantic songs and playing beautifully his guitar. We were greeted with an open door and allowed to chose our table. Drinks came quick and we set at deciphering the menu. Their Maya language menu items are a challenge for anyone to translate but a helpul description of the dish is printed in Spanish below. Like, I learned that poc is pork and featured in many dishes but I went for a fish entree recommended by the waiter instead. We also shared a grilled chicken salad. Our very good waiter suggested a grilled pargo fish fillet. It came wrapped in a banana leaf and was sauteed in a tomato onion salsa with shrimp and scallops. It was accompanied by fluffy spanish rice and a roasted tomatoes green salad. The chicken salad had thin slices of breast meat. tender and flavorful. The salad dressing was delicious too. Overall a great evening out and only cost about 20 per person including drinks and tip.

This is definitely a restaurant out of the ordinary. It is located in an outdated plaza, which will…read morecost you $5 pesos for the parking. When entering the restaurant, you are kindly greeted and notice a really unique, rustic decor. The music is really soothing, the type you are able to have a nice conversation without letting it disturbing you. The menu has a variety of plates which are unique to the southern region of Mexico, more specifically Yucatan. I personally tried the "empanadas de bola de queso" and "cochinita pibil". I finished it off with an anise liqueur called Xtabentún which was surprisingly smooth. Needless to say, everything was delicious.. If you are looking for traditional Mexican plates that are different from the typical tacos, burritos, tortas, etc... then this place is perfect for the occasion.

Stopped by for a quick lunch while in the area…read more PROS: Large authentic Mexican restaurant located in a strip mall. The complimentary carrots and chips-n-salsa were a nice touch. We enjoyed a chicken taco à la carte and a chicken taco plate. Plenty of free parking. CONS: No substitute for refried beans. Restaurant had a strong smell of cleaning agents. Fish tacos were only offered fried, not grilled. Helpful?

Great spot for authentic Mexican food either when you're going to the border or coming back! I've…read morebeen going for years and it's a favorite for our whole team! I went today with my husband and: FOOD 5/5 Chips and Salsa- their salsa always hits the spot and the chips are fresh and crunchy. Their vinegar soaked carrots are my favorite and I devour them quick. 5/5 - Ensalada de Avocado. I get it without chicken, tomatoes or onions and they LOAD up the avocado. It's such a comfort food for me that's usually my go/to. The tortilla is deep fried and tastes fresh. 5/5- CARNITAS- my husband thought it was great and full of flavor. His tortillas were fresh too. SERVICE 5/5- both female servers were helpful and attentive especially because we got some chicken soup to-go for our employee and they had it ready quick. I loved that they were dressed up as well for Halloween and went all out in their costumes. CLEANLINESS/ AMBIANCE 5/5 - This place always feels welcoming and clean. The tables are bussed quickly, you don't see food on the floor. SEATING inside had plenty of seating. Lots of booths, tables and even larger tables for groups. We saw a group of 9 people walk right in. They have a cute outside patio area that has PARKING plenty of parking since they share a lot with the other units.

Cocina 35 serves up some of the best traditional Mexican chilaquiles in town (the way my Nana used…read moreto make them). As soon as you walk into the restaurant you are met with the smoky aroma of toasted corn, simmering chilies, and roasted vegetables. I ordered The Rancheros! A perfect blend of salsa ranchera, beef chorizo, and a scrambled egg. The chorizo had a kick of spiciness! My daughter ordered the grand daddy of chilaquiles- De Mercado! A rich, savory comfort dish simmered in tangy tomatillo sauce, topped with tender, slow-cooked shredded pork. Both dishes were packed with flavor! To drink, I recommend ordering La Verde- a traditional Mexican aqua fresca infused with cucumber, lime and chia seeds! This drink was fire!!! My daughter ordered the Mexican Iced Latte- which was a bold, and refreshing coffee drink that balanced rich chocolate with warm spices! Overall, service was impeccable! The ambiance was colorful and vibrant! Love the décor! My only gripe would be to suggest turning on the air conditioner. At times, the dining hall became excessively hot and somewhat uncomfortable.

This review is especially for Yajaira. From the moment we arrived, she embodied everything an…read moreoutstanding server should be. She asked if it was our first time, offered thoughtful recommendations for those of us new to the menu, and maintained a warm, genuine smile throughout our visit. Her charisma and enthusiasm truly elevated our experience. Yajaira checked in consistently, making sure we had everything we needed and asking how she could make our experience even better. Her attentiveness did not go unnoticed. Kudos to management for bringing such a talented and dedicated individual onto the team. As always, the food here is exceptional. We tried two types of chilaquiles--La Bomba and Cremosos--and both were absolutely exquisite. The aguas frescas were refreshing, and the addition of tajín on the rim was a beautiful touch that celebrates authentic Mexican culinary traditions. My companion ordered the pancakes, and the café de olla was simply outstanding. It was midday, and the San Diego sunshine made the experience even more enjoyable as we sat outside in their charming garden patio. We will be back

I guess everything is relative. There are a couple of great taco places in Tijuana that I love to…read morego to whenever I am here for work [about every 3 weeks]. Today I was in the Otay side and didn't want to drive to Tijuana crossing so I looked up a taco place and "El Poblano". First, traffic outside was crazy and if you pull into the parking lot, you will have to back into that crazy traffic. Not great. I wanted one "tripas" taco and one "adobada" taco and had to get into two lines and pay twice. That was odd. Thank goodness there was no line when I got there but after I sat down, there was a decently long line. The meat wasn't bad but the guacamole sauce was not seasoned. Also, they had some radishes but they were not sliced. No carrots and jalapenos in vinegar but they did have some grilled jalapenos. I like the cucumbers and sliced radishes that so many of the good places will offer YET these were expensive. At 45 pesos [$2.65] for the adobada and 70 pesos [$4.38] for the tripas. I was a little surprised because I can get shrimp tacos for that price at another taco place not far from here.

Great tacos, birria, and tostados. Highly recommend it! Kids love coming here anytime we're in TJ…read moreon the Otay side.

3.5 Stars Located on…read morethe circle, about two blocks north of the Mexico/Otay border crossing, we stopped in on a hot day to pick up a couple drinks. They had a makeshift patio seating area set up outside of the store. There were tables inside as well, however due to Covid spacing restrictions, there were only a few. I'm guessing they have more seating under normal situations. We ordered two drinks: a Mango Smoothie, and a Mixed Berry Smoothie. Both were good, but nothing that made me say "wow". Service was also good, but again, nothing out of the ordinary. I would stop in again if I were in the area.

really good customer service. It was mine and my families first time here everything really good…read more Highly recommend their menudo! would definitely come back here !

La comida bien pero muy tardado. La familia de la mesa de…read morejunto mejor se fue por lo mismo. Ojalá mejoren en ese aspecto.

Food was terrific. Service was great. Location also easy to…read moreget to plenty of indoor parking. They also have great wines.

Stumbled upon this cozy little place while walking down the street. It's small but clean. Service…read moreis friendly and quick. I was excited for my bottled Coca Cola . It was delicious and refreshing. We started with complementary fresh bread and jam. Our food was hot and flavorful. If you are ever in TJ definitely come here for delicious food and good service.

Just come! You will not be disappointed! Best breakfast, ever. Honestly, everything is amazing. Ask…read morefor Edgar! Clean and cozy.

Really good Ribeye with good staff. The ambience is classy and quiet at the time I went. Would…read moredefinitely recommend.

So my husband and i were staying next door at the Hampton and we needed a place to have dinner…read morebefore going home. I figure a quick meal and we are out the door. The wait staff were amazing, can't remember their names but both gentlemen were very helpful. We ordered the mushrooms with peppers. The mushrooms were cooked perfectly and the sauce was to die for. I was so happy they gave us plenty of delicious garlic bread to soak up all the sauce. My husband ordered the octopus in garlic butter and they were as soft as the butter, no knife needed. I ordered the stuffed shrimp. Three shrimp, each stuffed with salmon octopus, and more shrimp, then wrapped in bacon and grilled. Laying in a cream sauce these shrimp just got better with every bite. I wanted to order dessert but unfortunately I had no room in my stomach for it. I would travel from the Coachella Valley down to Tijuana just to eat her again. Oh I almost forgot, the salsa that came with the chips was on fire but in a great way. I never go and thank the chef but I did this time.