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Café Gardenia

4.3 (21 reviews)
Closed • 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

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Bonito el restaurant pero la comida no está buena. Las salsas roja y verde que sirven de cortesia , estaban acedas, el tamal verde de pollo y el rojo igual, acedos . La masa olía muy mal.El resto de la comida estaba fria. Le comentamos a la mesera pero no le importó.

Es la segunda vez que visito y tiene algunos platillos ricos y otras cosas no mucho. Hoy pedí un latte y se me sirvió un Capuchino, si estaba rico y no me quejé. Las salsas ricas. Hoy probé sus chilaquiles y si estaban sabrosos, mucho queso. El mantel me lo trajeron manchado de salsa. Los pancakes delis. Mi omelette estaba tostado de más y soltaba ya el olor a huevo y no me gustó así pero tampoco me quise quejar, el extra de aguacate estaba marchitado. Tuve que entrar al baño y hay arañas y da miedo, no estaba muy limpio. El servicio si, excepcional y muy atentos todos, y el Servicio rápido. Me gustó porque por lo general hay más gente local que extranjera, les daré otra visita; la tercera ......

Alejandra H.

Day: Sunday Place: small, love decor Service: not really good, took time to let us in, did not advised us there was a ramp to pull up the stroller ( 2 babies) had to lift stroller by the stairs. Asked for coffee has to request for silverware, and waiters seemed overwhelmed. Food: Ok, nothing amazing. Example order waffles with strawberry and banana, waffles are from Costco ( I buy the same). Price: High for breakfast. 1 omelet, 1 chilaquiles, 1 order of waffles, 2 coffees and 2 small desserts over $700 Pesos

Marcos C.

My first time there was over the weekend. It's a hidden gem. The food is great! And the staff is absolutely friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is chill. I would go back.

Margot A.

Really good food! We had the Greek omelettes. Served with these delicious blue tortillas that have the best texture and taste! We had an americano on the rocks and a cafe latte and both very flavorful.... snot to mention the beautiful and delicious desserts!!!! They are very pretty and presented elegantly! We had a baklava and the guava cheesecake that has a unique flavor and very light fluffy texture!!! We were very pleased!!! Definitely coming back and bringing friends!!!

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Ingrid M.

Every time I come to Baja California I have to go eat at Cafe Gardenia this is a great place for breakfast and dessert and they also have the best cafe de olla.

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Roosevelt M.

Super good service great, attentive, generous, kind waiter also drink mocha witch was good, tortillas de nopal.

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7 months ago

Muy rica comida, el lugar está pequeño pero muy agradable, el servicio de lo mejor y muy amables.

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Buen servicio, buen sabor de la comida, ambiente cómodo para platicar y desayunar con amigas.

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Best desserts I've ever had... food was tasty and excellent but those desserts are just too much!!!

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Marenca - Mulli y Teotihuacán

Marenca

4.5(281 reviews)
1.0 km•Zona Río
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If you are looking for a different type of place for breakfast in Tijuana, you will discover the…read morename, Marenca. The Zona Rio location has a small dining area, that is very popular with both the locals and visitors. It is easy to see why. Their menu does not over dose on the standard morning and afternoon items that you would find anyplace. However, this is the first restaurant I've been to in Tijuana, that does not have an English menu.... so I had to labor through the Spanish menu. But, they do have unique dishes, thus making the visit adventurous, because it is difficult to choose. I went back and forth, and finally settled for their 3-egg omelet with asparagus and sheep cheese. It came with refried beans, strings of carrots and beets, small fired up tostadas and fresh tortillas (both blue and yellow corn). A small side of soggy chilaquiles was also served. A small flavorful salsa tray is also provided with 3 options, ranging from mild to hot. The asparagus spears were thin, cut up into small pieces and sautéed with mild spices. The outer egg covering soft and not overdone. If anything, there was too much sheep cheese, in certain portions of the omelet. I say this because it was an asparagus omelet, and it, instead of the cheese, should have been the star. Still, it did not take away from the other commendable aspects of the complete entree and its accompaniments. Before the meal, a small refreshing fruit plate is served. Coffee and overall service here, was mucho excellente.

I've visited Marenca several times throughout the years. They're located in the busy area of Zona…read moreRio. They have their own designated parking, which is nice, as sometimes parking may be an issue in town. The parking attendant welcomes you and lets you know where to park. You are immediately greeted when you walk in. I typically visit for a late lunch. The restaurant has a cozy feel. The staff are attentive and friendly. The presentation of the food is nice and it tastes good. Some of the dishes that I have tried are: Tarahumara (portobello omelet), Xitomatl (entomatadas), Huichol (chilaquiles con cecina), Mulli (mole Oaxaqueño), Teotihuacán (chilaquiles con chorizo y huevo), and Coyoltzin (puntas de filete). My favorite has been the Coyoltzin because the meat is tender and juicy. I also love that they bring salsas to the table. I like the chiles with oil and vinegar that they make. Overall, a great place to have breakfast or lunch with friends and family.

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Telefónica Gastro Park - Sangria and Jolly Rancher Sour Beer.

Telefónica Gastro Park

4.6(322 reviews)
1.1 km•Zona Centro
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First time visiting TJ in years and it was so much fun! I love a good food market hall, and I had…read moreno idea Telefónica even existed. It reminds me of some of the big food halls in Los Angeles (Grand Central Market, Haven City, etc.) packed with delicious food and beverage options. Just a quick Uber ride from the border and you can be munching on fresh ceviche and savoring an ice cold glass of house-made sangria. That's exactly what we ordered! I appreciated the option for indoor or outdoor seating. Since it was an extremely hot and humid day, we opted to sit inside, where the fans were a lifesaver. We ordered drinks at the bar inside and then picked up food from one of the several vendors outside. The staff was welcoming and checked on us several times, even offering our group a large table upstairs, which was a considerate touch. From coffee to pastries, sweets, snacks, wine, beer, seafood, pizza, and everything in between, Telefónica is a great way to start or end your day in TJ. Highly recommend checking it out if you're in town!

This place is amazing. Disregard any bad reviews that you may see…read more the truth is they have so many different types of food here, the biggest problem is deciding which one you want to eat. My advice, take a cheap UBER instead of driving as parking is not fast. When you arrive take a walk though quickly to get a lay of the land and see what the options are. Maybe grab a michelada on the way in since the bar is right there. I'd pick one or 2 or 3 places to try as long as what you order fits together. the last thing you'd want to eat would be a taco and a hot dog. BE MINDFUL: Realize you are in Mexico. This place wasn't really made for tourists, it's more of a local spot and it's pretty safe. That being said they don't usually care too much about dealing with complaints. Take breath a little bit Karen and enjoy the experience. The tables are open seating, so maybe while you grab food, send your friend to find a table. they also had a cat there that was so chill and wanted to be pet.

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