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    Carreta 22

    4.6 (12 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Casual
    Romantic
    Dogs allowed

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    If you have any plans to be in Tijuana and even if you don't, you must take a trip to try this place out. I highly recommend Carreta 22. It is by far the best food, we've had in TJ. The flavors are exquisite, every bite is an explosion of yumminess. The tortilla soup is definitely soup for the soul, it is like no other tortilla soups we've had. We also had the taco patron and the Pancho Villa Not to mention the salsas, very different and exotic. But not only is the food delicious, the service is fantastic, they are very attentive and the ambience is equally amazing! Definitely a place we look forward to coming back.

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    When in the area this is the place I enjoy their tasty food. One of my favorite is the soup. I don't have to be hungry to stop in. The soup is so satisfying. The decore of the place is artistic and beautiful. Never had an issue with the service. They always provided the best service during the visit.

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    John H.

    Caretta 22 (which means little wagon, of the type that historically delivered roasted meats and food) has lovely service, fresh, flavorful ingredients. The soup was large, hot and delicious. Our tacos were the best we have had! Our party was helped by Cesar, in excellent English, to explain and choices and make recommendations. The highlight of of our visit was when Adrian, the owner spent time chatting with us. A rare gem and lucky find!

    Laura E.

    Great food , best sopa de tortilla in town , best gourmet tacos , perfect flavor combinations , delicious natural flavor waters (drinks) excellent service, very nice rustic ambience.

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    Make sure to visit this wonderful gem in Tijuana Delicious food and very wonderful employees.A must.

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    Review Highlights - Carreta 22

    The tortilla soup is definitely soup for the soul, it is like no other tortilla soups we've had.

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    Las Ahumaderas - Adobada taco

    Las Ahumaderas

    4.5(158 reviews)
    2.4 kmGabilondo
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    Lots of different taco shops on this same corner. We had Los paisas. Great friendly fast and…read morehelpful service! Delicious tacos. If you can't handle spice, ask for no salsa as it is very spicy. Very filling Adobada was delicious

    Vintage Tijuana spot here! Las Ahumaderas has for decades been one of the better (top 3-5, arguably…read more#1) spots in TJ for tacos - highly recommended by tourists and locals alike. Las Ahumaderas is a collection of 5-6 taquerias on one side street off Blvd. Agua Caliente, one of the main thoroughfares in TJ. The taquerias offer very solid, relatively cheap tacos and tend to stay open until super late at night (often until 4 am). Las Ahumaderas is famously nicknamed "Taco Alley" and gained some international recognition after being featured one of Anthony Bourdain's travel and food shows. I've been several times but last stopped by Las Ahumaderas in September. The most popular spot there (and my personal favorite) is Las Tres Salsas - would highly recommend checking out that taqueria first if you've never been. The most highly regarded tacos here are the adobada (pork) tacos (my personal favorite as well). Ordered two adobada tacos, one suadero (cow belly) taco, and a Sprite. The nice thing about the food and drink at Ahumaderas is that a lot of the basic items are priced the same - each taco and the sprite were 45 pesos (around $2.50 USD) each. The tacos were all well-portioned, tasty, and filling (as usual). One thing a lot of tourists don't know is Las Tres Salsas has two levels, with the second level sometimes having a decent, relaxing view and atmosphere depending on the time of day. So I ordered and ate on the second floor (ordered from the server for that floor). Cash (dollars or pesos) are by far the most common method of payment but credit cards are also accepted at Las Tres Salsas and I think the other taquerias at Ahumaderas as well. If you don't speak Spanish there's usually someone at the register who speaks enough English to get by though the server I had that afternoon happened to speak very good English. Right after Las Tres Salsas I went to Tacos El Paisano, one of the other taquerias in the establishment. Ordered 1 asada (steak) taco, 1 cabeza (cow's head) taco, and a Fresca soda. Like Las Tres Salsas, all of the items were 45 pesos each. The tacos here were also good, though not as good as Las Tres Salsas; both of the tacos fell apart a bit due to being slightly soggy (though again they were good). I'm a picky eater but there are a wide variety of tacos, quesadillas, and other items to try between the handful of taquerias at Ahumaderas. Las Ahumaderas is about a 13-15 minute walk down Agua Caliente from Telefonica Gastro Park, another excellent foodie location in TJ. Must visit if you've never been before!

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