Michelin recommended restaurant Misión 19 is on a mission to celebrate Baja California food with…read moretheir lunch and dinner menu. Host, staff, and chef were welcoming, knowledgeable, and helpful during my visit. The indoor dining space is regal with cloth lined tables, modern lights, symbolic deand lots of natural light filtering in during the day. FOOD BREAD ranges from cheesy, savory to nutty and sweet 5/5 DAY'S FISH (rockfish, tenderly cooked and folded) 4/5 Beurre blanc sauce (vinegar-forward, white wine, butter) | 5/5 Rice (perfectly cooked) | ?/5 Huitlacoche (I was told this is the black sauce mixed in with the rice, which is evidently black, when I was expecting this in corn form)| 5/5 Sautéed chard (flavorful and crisp, I wish there was more)

It's called Mission 19 but we actually believe it should be called Mission impossible. Impossible…read moreto get good food, impossible to get good service, impossible to find the place, impossible to get the staff to pay attention. Don't get me wrong, Baja has some amazing restaurants, and the fact that Michelin gave this place a nod is shocking. if you're going to advertise yourself as an expensive Michelin nod location and have photography that makes you look like a five star restaurant, your food and service should reflect that. The interior decorator must have been blind. Not a single piece of furniture or fixture for flat-ware matched. With ighting that made you feel like you were in a sterile hospital, perhaps they're preparing you to go to the emergency room after eating there. The meal started off with what we thought was ciabatta bread, but I think it was more like Chewbacca bread because it was as tough as a Wookie's skin. George Lucas won't be eating here anytime soon. We ordered four different appetizers to try a variety of their cuisine, and had planned on ordering our main courses. Let me tell you, we never even got to the main courses. We ordered the sopes without meat or cheese due an allergy, very simple request.....sopes with refried beans on it. First time it came with meat, beans, and cheese. We sent it back and said no meat and no cheese. Second time it came, it had meat and cheese and no beans......we said no meat and no cheese and sent it back. Third time it came, two of them had meat and cheese and one of them just had beans. And by the way, we speak Spanish. The waiter was extremely upset because we sent the food back twice, but how much clearer can we make it, if someone is allergic to something you don't serve it to them. Next came the octopus, not sure if they had just picked it up at the grocery store, but OMG, I can make it better at home. If you want Michelin worthy octopus, go five minutes down the road to Baja Med. The next appetizer was the empanada with the Wagyu beef, I was really hopeful, but perhaps they misread the recipe and put an entire stick of butter in there. Five minutes down the road you can get amazing empanadas at Baja Terra. Still starving, we got the crab tacos. We were excited to try it, but unfortunately, with the extreme amount of grease in them, it was hard to pick them up. They were useful for oiling the axle on my car. Michelin, do better, this place didn't deserve a second look, let alone a nod. Not even remotely close to being worthy of being on your list.

What a wonderful place to eat! The service was fast, friendly, and welcoming. Everything we ordered…read morewas delicious--the mole had the perfect touch of sweetness, the chilaquiles were nice and crunchy, and the enchiladas were full of flavor. The drinks didn't disappoint either!Definitely a place worth coming back to.

I have been to place a few times and always enjoy coming. The food is excellent and price is very…read moreaffordable. The service was good, staff was friendly and made good recommendations. This is the first time I've been back since the remodel, and the restaurant is very nice, clean and attractive. I ordered the chilaquiles with poblano sauce and loved it. I highly recommend giving this place a try!

Should've listen to the reviews and came here first because everything was so good starting with…read morethe chips and fire salsa the offer. I got the chilaquiles with both salsas and don't know which one I liked better. The green is tangy and the red is smooth no heat. I added a bit of the house salsa and it was perfect. Their horchata was really good as well. Good price as well $23 for 2 chilaquiles with egg plates, 2 tacos and 2 drinks

This is a place where you want local and not touristy. Attentive and friendly staff that…read morecontinuously checked on us. They have another locale on the main strip but this one is larger and with the same entrees. You come for the carnitas and they are the star. Had them in sopes and they were crispy and soft, similar to a good pork belly. The pozole came with all the fixings the enchiladas had a spicy flavorful sauce. The table next to us had the chilaquiles and I'm coming back to try them for breakfast!

The food was amazing there is music everywhere there is mariachi and Banda. The service is great…read morethey are readily available. Service was quick and very attentive. We ordered two molcajetes I recommend the shrimp with out the sauce. The sauce was a tad on the spicy but the shrimp had a great flavor. First time here and will Be back

Amazing atmosphere, food, and service…read more I had the Los Molcajetes Infante, which is a soup served in a hot-stone bowl with chicken, sausage, queso, and other meats. We also had Pastor Taco, various types of tacos, and this hot skillet plate with shrimp and mushrooms. We also had one of the Combination Snack - its not a snack!! It's a huge portion of 5 items! Regardless, everything was amazing! For dessert, I had the El Churro. OMG, its served with this caramel dipping sauce and a Mezcal whipped cream. Amazing! The place is highly decorated from the walls to the ceiling. Mariachi bands played while we enjoyed our meal. I totally recommend when in Tijuana.

The chilaquiles with eggs and carne asada was REALLY good. Great flavor and the right amount of…read morespice

I ordered the house specialty, chilaquiles, for breakfast, the large plate with everything. I was…read morealmost able to finish it all but next time I think I'll get the medium and skip the meat (which was tasty but the pieces were occasionally gristly). And there WILL be a next time. Delicious! The owner/cook is a fine fellow. Most of my fellow customers on a Sunday morning were uniformed police, I think from a police station nearby, but four local civilians were there also. Hector's excellent reputation is well deserved. I had gotten to town late the night before and had no pesos but the owner was happy to accept my Amex card.

Let me start by saying--this is a truly amazing restaurant, totally worthy of 5 stars (and…read morehonestly, even more!). The staff is friendly, professional, and welcoming. The place is spotless, the music is soft and pleasant, and the vibe is just right. Now the food... absolutely delicious! My wife and I came here for the first time, and it won us over. We'll definitely be back. I plan to personally thank the chef for having such an incredible talent--every bite was a treat. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food and a great experience. Don't miss it!

Although carne en su jugo isn't typical to Tijuana, this establishment keeps the food immensely…read moreauthentic and tasty! Expect high quality service, and delicious food. There is a wide variety of meats and foods to choose from but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. We were seated quickly on a Friday afternoon, and although the restaurant was packed, we were seated and served quickly.

I love this place, This place is really representing the authentic flavors and decor of Mexico…read more The place is super cute, clean, Vibrant. The food is really fresh and tastes delicious. I highly recommend this place, if you're looking for delicious food and a wonderful ambiance, this is the place. I will return soon.

Service was really good. I don't speak Spanish, and the server does not speak English. She did a…read moregreat job communicating with pictures and hand signals. The effort was much appreciate. This place has a fun ambiance. The food was good, but not great. My meal started with a bowl of chicken broth and rice, with fresh onions and cilantro on the side. I added the veggies and some chips to the soup. It was really good. It was served with fresh hot tortillas. Lunch was a chili relleno with rice and beans. It was visually appealing. But the taste fell short. Nothing was bad. But nothing really stood out, taste wise, either. The total bill was $17.11 US. Fur lunch and 2 cans of Coke.

Found this place, thanks to Yelp…read more We crossed over to droop off my parents and wanted a place that served food but that we could sit down and talk. We had a 15 minute wait before we were sat at our table. As soon as we sat down, we had coffee cups ready and regular coffee or Cafe de olla ready to be served. Our Server was amazing. He made sure we were comfortable, and asked if we had any questions on the menu. We ordered the queso fundido to start, chilaquiles and tamales everything was great! I can't wait to go back and try the lunch/dinner menu. The place was very busy but the place was filled with good vibes and great energy.

What a feast! We ate so well for a great price. The service was quick and helpful for us as new…read moretimers. They threw in the chips and salsas with a meat that blew us away! The place itself is super cute with Mexican decor and an indoor and outdoor option. Definitely recommend getting the grilled meats here. Honestly just delicious! We'll be returning. I ordered the mini puño and shared a meat plate with my parents.