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    El Paisa

    4.2 (6 reviews)
    InexpensiveSeafood, Food Stands

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    Loud
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Tostada de pulpo - one is a complete meal.
    Hannah E.

    I almost hesitate to add this little stand to Yelp for fear it'll get swamped, but hey, it deserves to get swamped. Or, rather, even more swamped than it is already. You can find it right outside the entrance to the Hidalgo Market, with a sign that lists all the varieties of seafood you can get in your cocktail, ceviche, tostada, or taco. I think I saw shrimp, octopus, clam, snail, and oyster before I ran out of Spanish vocabulary. I got one octopus ceviche tostada because I honestly wasn't all that hungry after a spin through the market - I thought it'd be small, edible in a few bites. Wrong! There was a mountain of stuff on there, all but burying the one lone crispy tortilla. Tentacles and tentacles of fresh, tender purple-skinned octopus vied for space with avocado slices, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions, and the whole thing was slathered in a pepper-topped black sauce. Now, I'm not a huge fan of cocktail sauce or excessive pepper, so I wished they'd gone lighter on the topping, but at least they didn't also add mayonnaise (they did ask me if I wanted them to). The octopus itself, though, and the overall balance of ingredients, tasted somehow refreshing despite the strength and pungency of the sauce. The avocado was a magical touch, utterly necessary.

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    Robert B.

    We are walking to the taco restaurants nearby, and seen this mariscos stand and stopped by. We ordered a campachena and a coctail. Both where very good, but sadly they where very light with the ingredients. We paid $300 pesos for both and a soda. There are a few more mariscos restaurants in about a three block radius, all of which are way better values. While this place is good on flavor, it's bad on value, we left still hungry and won't be returning.

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    Villa Marina - Marinated Grilled Octopus

    Villa Marina

    4.3(154 reviews)
    1.6 kmZona Río
    $$

    We stopped at here last minute. We were pleasantly surprised. The seafood is actually excellent…read more Presentation was also excellent. The tuna tartar was yummy! The grilled lobster was delicioso. Luis our server--and all the employees were pleasant and informative. We will definitely come back. *** Note this restaurant serves A LOT of octopus. It can be very hard if you are an octopus lover like me. Be warned & tell your server up front NO octopus on anything please. They are very accommodating.

    My friend @cheftiffanythomas scrolled through a plethora of seafood restaurants here in Tijuana and…read morelanded on this wonderful gem. What sold us was the photo of the Octopus SARTENEADO, & yes it was tasty, soft, & slow cooked in a well seasoned bath of butter. The rice has a hint of saffron, and the vegetables were nicely roasted. The table salsa is excellent and the complementary chips are doused in a bright red savory chili powder. We also ordered the trio of aguachiles, prepared with 3 different chiles; one green, one red, & lastly a dark blackened chili. Our favorite was the black aguachiles. They have plenty of mixed drinks & beer to offer, we had the hibiscus drink with mezcal. Everything is a 5 out of 5, including customer service. Heads up it's a very busy restaurant and parking is valet only. If you happen to have children with you they also have a separate play area for the kiddos; which is great if you happen to have an energetic toddler that needs a temporary distraction. The ambiance overall is very nice. I did notice it's somewhat casual to formal dinning, and very well staffed. It''s a great restaurant & I highly reccomend it.

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    Inside restaurant

    Villa Marina - Guava Spritz

    Guava Spritz

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    Puerto Cocina Urbana

    Puerto Cocina Urbana

    4.4(61 reviews)
    1.2 kmZona Río
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    After a full day of serious self-care (doctor appointments, errands, and elite-level snack…read moreshopping), we arrived at El Puerto in Tijuana in the exact condition one should: hungry and slightly dramatic. First things first--the aguas frescas understood the assignment. Guava and cucumber were icy, fresh, and basically a reset button for the soul. My niece wanted something a little stronger - enter the fresa-kiwi mojito, which was refreshing enough to make her forget she had responsibilities earlier that day. The food? A seafood symposium: * My niece went with the filet al chipotle--tender, flavorful, and clearly the overachiever at the table. * My sister chose the tostada de pulpo, which was fresh, perfectly seasoned, and proof that octopus can, in fact, be a love language. * I handled a dozen oysters like a professional (and by professional, I mean zero regrets). * And my friend--who couldn't chew--casually asked if they could make breakfast... and they did. Enter: huevos rancheros, served without judgment and with full hospitality points. El Puerto is the kind of place where everyone gets exactly what they need--even if it's oysters, octopus, or breakfast at lunch. Great drinks, great food, and staff that actually listens. We came in tired, we left happy, hydrated, and slightly obsessed. Would absolutely return--preferably after more "self-care."

    Small but cute restaurant. Great service and a delicious Zarrandeado. Cooked perfectly.read more

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    Puerto Cocina Urbana - Ummmm. The oysters

    Ummmm. The oysters

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    Pescado Zarrandeado & Aguachiles in never sauce

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