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    El Potrero

    3.9 (108 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Steakhouses
    Open • 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Oso Hot Cakes con fresa
    Jaclyn M.

    Uno de los restaurantes de desayuno favoritos de mi marido. Recomendamos los taquitos, los Chilaquiles y las hot cakes

    Chille relleno camarón ajillo. Muy rico!
    Susanna L.

    This was my first time here and it was so good. I also had cafe de olla but forgot to take a picture. The fresh flour tortillas were delicious. We received the best service. The authentic ambiance was traditional Mexican. I will be back!

    This was all that was left!
    Maria L.

    Forgot to take pictures! Food was sooo good ate it up as soon as I got it! Service was great! Came on a recommendation it's a win!! Don't forget to ask for the extra hot sauce if you like extra hot! Got ambiance!

    Giant burrito
    Maria P.

    My son loved this burrito. He didn't not expect it to be so giant Wow. We well had people turning from other tables.

    Brent P.

    Soooo good! Our waiter was spectacular (Iraís) and the omelette with avocado was enough for 2 people. I recommend the Green juice and the café de ola. If you have time just go and enjoy! The homemade tortillas were also amazing. I would also the cheesecake pineapple with coconut. It is to die for!!

    Carne Asada & Eggs Dish
    James H.

    If you are in Tijuana and looking for a hearty breakfast at a fair price I highly recommend you check out El Portrero. I was recently in Tijuana and a friend recommended we grab a breakfast here before heading to the beach. This place is a highly popular breakfast spot on weekends and I highly recommend you call ahead to reserve a table to avoid a long wait. El Potrero is located in the neighborhood of La Chapultepec, which has numerous fine dining options. My friend arrived much earlier than I did due to Uber connectivity issues and grabbed a table. After a few minutes of perusing the menu I decided on the Carne Asada and Eggs dish. The dish includes: carne asada, beans, eggs, chilaquiles, tortillas and potatoes. Everything was good, although I wished the carne asada had seasoning to it. I also ordered a coffee and was pleased it was refilled regularly. El Potrero's menu is vast and you will need several minutes to decide. The prices are reasonable and the portions will keep you satisfied for hours. The service is okay considering how busy it is. El Potrero is a solid 3.5 and I would bump it to 4.0 if they added seasoning to the carne asada. I will return to try other dishes.

    Carne asada, eggs, chilaquiles and refried beans. So yum!
    J H.

    This is our go to breakfast spot any time we're in T.J. They servers are so nice, the cafe la jolla is wonderful and they have the most amazing refried beans, actually so good that we get some to go every time we visit!

    Chilaquiles gratinados

    Atencion, abren a las 8am todos los dias. No a las 7am como indica en yelp. Los chilaquiles de salsa roja saben a mucho tomate y tiene muy poco chile. Los frijolitos estaban un poco secos. Para el plato del desayuno zacatecano, las enchiladas y la carne estuvo bueno. Los empleados fueron muy amables y el restaurant estaba muy limpio. Un buen desayuno en tijuana.

    The place with the Sombrero! Good food good service.
    Andy M.

    Good food, good service, good music & very clean nice looking restaurant. Can't ask for much more. Good authentic Mexican food all the way around from the food & drinks. The parking can be a bit tight on weekends but it's ok they got a valet Parker you give him you're keys if you can't find parking & he'll find it just tip him a dollar when you're leaving he's cool with that. And as you wait they have free Jamaica, Tamarindo & coffee to drink with cookies. To start with they bring you free tortillas de Maiz cooked to be tostadas & a plate of cooked Chicharrones in red sauce. Let me tell you bout that chicharrone, it was on point! I'm all bout that chicharrone life & the ones here are great, we got 3 plates of them! We all shared each other's meals. They have a 3 item breakfast combo I had the Machata with 2 eggs & red chilliquilas and all plates come with beans. It was good & filling. Had some Borrego meat & it was also good very authentic & the juice very good. The Carne Asada is the real thing unlike the carne Asada you eat in most taco shops in SD. Tortillas hand bmade baby! So make sure to ask for Quesadillas De Maiz. We all enjoyed our food. The service was good they always checked on us & the manager also checked on us & helped us which really impressed me. I love it when managers get dirty & down with there workers. They have music on weekends a live little band. The store very clean. But one of the main things that impress me was there bathrooms. YES there bathrooms, it was real clean, I'm big on that. I mean come on who wants to unload in a dirty bathroom & toilet? I've been to a few fancy restaurants & they got dirty bathrooms that's a turn off. But not here, here it was real clean. So if you're wondering, yes I took a very happy comfortable masa (Spanish for dump). Overall good place we really liked it & we will be coming back for sure. And I will use there bathroom with a smile :))))

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    I'll always.comeback to this gem, affordable prices u must try the Magno Potrero dish,.with Heineken beer

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    “We got into a lot of trouble the times we got caught, but the chilaquiles and café de olla were totally worth it.”

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    Los Arcos

    Los Arcos

    4.5(304 reviews)
    0.7 km•La Chapu (Chapultepec)
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    Amazing experience from the moment we were greeted by the receptionist at Los Arcos. The staff was…read morewelcoming, and our server took the time to recommend some of the restaurant's customer favorites, which did not disappoint. The food, service, and overall atmosphere were outstanding. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend Los Arcos to anyone reading this review! Increíble experiencia desde el momento en que fuimos recibidos por la recepcionista en Los Arcos. El personal fue acogedor, y nuestro camarero se tomó el tiempo de recomendar algunos de los favoritos de los clientes del restaurante, que no decepcionaron. La comida, el servicio y el ambiente en general fueron excepcionales. ¡Definitivamente volveremos y recomendamos encarecidamente Los Arcos a cualquiera que lea esta reseña!

    We came for a company lunch and are very happy with the services and food!…read more The restaurant is nicely decorated. Cozy and warm lighting with soft music in the background. It has also spacious seatings and airy. Very welcoming setting. Services were attentive and efficient for our group of 19 people. They have a vast menu both in Spanish and English upon request. We order appetizers, taco, and hot dishes. Everyone praised the freshness of the seafood and perfect seasoning of the dishes. It is the perfect place for big events or a nice family dining experience.

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    Los Arcos - The entrance

    The entrance

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    Taco and ceviche

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    Marenca

    4.5(281 reviews)
    1.6 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.

    Favorites place in Tijuana !!!!!! I absolutely loved my…read morefood. You can really taste all the freshness in every dish. I love the attention to detail. I really hope that they bring back their full menu. Service is always amazing shadow to all the amazing employees. You guys truly make the experience of going to this restaurant, what it is. Ambience is what you can imagine. Very calm and great place to have lunch or dinner or even breakfast.

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    El Potrero - mexican - Updated September 2026

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