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    La Tradición

    3.6 (27 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican

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

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    Melinda M.

    We walked into Tijuana for the day and wanted an authentic lunch. A guy working here spoke great English, so in a moment of not being able to decide where to eat, English seemed like a healpful tie-breaker. We ordered the charola taco tray to share between 3 adults and 2 kids, and it was a very generous size and we were all full. The chicken was the best chicken we've ever had anywhere!! A few years ago we ate across the street at El Patio Tijuanense, and we loved how they made the guacamole in front of you and the plate of food came out sizzling hot - neither of which happened here, so it felt like less of a unique experience. I also didn't appreciate that the waiter said, "I'll get some guac for you guys!" as if he was doing us a generous favor, but then it showed up on our bill as $7.

    Cari A.

    Stopped by this restaurant on a Sunday to get some lunch. I loved that you weren't pressured to eat there and that it had a chill vibe. Pros: -indoor and outdoor seating -lots of seafood options -I had a great waiter who was friendly and bilingual which made ordering a breeze -they provide complimentary chips and salsa -my meal was very reasonably priced for the portions and presentation (under $16.00 US dollars) -the bill shows you how much your total is in pesos and US dollars which was a nice touch Cons: -n/a Overall, good place to stop by if you're near the friendship arch.

    Limonada margarita
    Dulse Natalie M.

    ((Saturday 2pm)) Vibe 9/10 Service 10/10 Cleanliness 10/10 Food taste 9/10 Food variety 9/10 Location 10/10 Definitely recommend this place if you are in Tijuana Mexico. Fast service, food taste great. Prices are good. Location is right at the beginning of small local shops. Service here is the best of thee best!

    Steak fajitas a lot of food , 5 out of ten for taste
    Mike J.

    I was here years ago and had a so-so experience, my wife's family wanted to go here so I got dragged along. We were met by a very nice waiter and got a table outside. My wife ordered carna asada and the family all ordered fish. I ordered the steak fajitas. I was really shocked on how much meat was on this plate, almost enough for two people. I did have to ask for flour tortillas 4 times before receiving them. The fajita taste was a little strange but not in a bad way, just not in a fajita way. The cuts were more like s stringy subway steak. I would give it a 5 out of 10 for taste and quality. Bathrooms- wow this place has great bathrooms! I was very surprised. Ive been to places close by that have shitty bathrooms -pun intended. It was very clean and made me feel a whole lot better about the cleanliness of the establishment. Atmosphere - I would give it a 10 if you like people watching and mariachis playing in the background. It was very fun! Price was not bad at all for 5 people it was around $70 dollars.

    Great place to eat.
    Mcp N.

    The food is very good. The service is also good. They speak English. I recommend the fried fish and fish soup. It's a very pleasant environment. I didn't like when they asked to see my ID to pay with my credit card.

    Seafood molcajetes
    Darci W.

    I love this place! The food & drinks are amazing. And great service (from Pako!) He recommended the molcajete, and we got one with seafood & one with steak & lots of other stuff (I don't remember exactly what all was in it, but it was delicious.) Great price on really great tequila. We only get down to Tijuana once a year (if we're lucky), and this is the only place we'll go for lunch here now. We've tried a few other places, and none are nearly as good. It's the best & I hope to be back soon!

    Pancakes, eggs, bacon and ham.
    Carletia A.

    Great breakfast here! Close to American style bteakfast. I highly recommend restaurant.

    Carnitas fajitas

    Love the service and we had to come back again with Bryan there food is really good you won't regret

    Ken J.

    We've stopped here twice on trips to Tijuana. Great people watching spot. Cold beers and excellent carne asada tacos. Service is excellent.

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    Brooke M.

    I was first attracted To all of the bright colors inn the decor, then the host outside showed me their seafood menu and I was "hooked"! Great octopus and fish ceviche, very fresh and made right in front of us. Seafood is pricy though.

    My husband sitting outside the restaurant. I let him slide with having the hat on during a meal.
    Kim M.

    This was our second trip to Tijuana & this place has THE BEST tacos & salsa of any other we have tried. I had the spicy shrimp taco. It comes grilled with a slice of avocado on a corn tortilla & is awesome. My husband had the shrimp tacos that are not spicy because he is too gringo for caliente! He also had tortilla soup & said it was the best he has had. The salsa has a good amount of kick to it. I LOVED it, but gringo husband couldn't eat it. If you eat outside, you get the full experience of an occasional mariachi band as well as live entertainment a few stores away. This, was possibly my husband's favorite part of the day.

    Worst restaurant ever drinks were terrible and the waiter tried to rip us off charging us $180 when drinks are $149!
    Paycheck B.

    Waiter tried to rip us off!! Drinks we're watered down nothing special or good about the place. Tables and plates were dirty when I confronted our waiter about the price he walked away

    Molcajete Tradicional for 3. Beautifully made and delicious meal!!
    Cynthia R.

    Marinated steak, chicken, chorizo, fresh queso, and shrimp; served with refried beans and flavored rice, pico de gallo and guacamole. The meal was served with 6 handmade corn tortillas. We ordered the serving size to feed 3 but could have easily fed 4. We used apps to translate from spanish to english along with help from a bilingual passer by. Three men offered to sing but we declined-this time. We ate our meal outside in the open air and the waitress brought extra napkins and lime to enhance the flavors of the tacos. Total price was $33 USD...I converted from peso to dollars before the meal to ensure we would pay for the meal and tip-same as we would in the US. I dreaming about going back.

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    Excellent margaritas and the Carne Asada tacos are unreal. Marco was a great server! Outdoor seating, wifi, and music!

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    “I converted from peso to dollars before the meal to ensure we would pay for the meal and tip-same as we would in the US.”

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    3.6 km•San Ysidro
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    3.5(236 reviews)
    4.6 km•Otay Mesa

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    Sayulitas Mexican Food - Pacman Fries (sweet tocino + savory carne asada): Medium size is more than enough to knockout your hunger pains

    Pacman Fries (sweet tocino + savory carne asada): Medium size is more than enough to knockout your hunger pains

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