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Lion Fish

4.4 (489 reviews)
ModerateBars, Seafood
Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
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Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Val G.

Damn this was good. My Gobernador and Salseado Pulpo [spicy octopus] tacos were enough food for me to leave stuffed. Beer prices were not to bad. The service was great and they have a valet for your car. Place was really nicely designed and I enjoyed my time here. The only reason they did not get 4 Stars was because my waiter suggested the Flan Platano Vanilla ice cream dessert. I rarely bite on dessert but this time I splurged. 175 pesos [over $10] for a very mediocre dessert. I could have had another Goberndor taco for half that price. Oh well, everything else was fantastic.

Lion Fish with Shrimp
MichelleRN ..

Love this place. Service is exceptional. Food was amazing. I can't wait to come back and bring more friends to try other dishes! Sooooo good!

Aguachile
Jobeth E.

Quick and phenomenal service! Very attentive staff from the valet to the front desk to the waiter and manager who came by to see how our service was. Food was spicy the way I like it and zesty. Great weather to aide outside. Nice outdoor and indoor seating! Bathroom was also clean and provides mouth wash and hand lotion. Valet personal were very kind and gentlemen like in opening our doors and offering a compliment and a goodbye. Would come back again on the service alone but everything was perfectly fine

Filete Helpy
Natalie M.

The Lion Fish in Tijuana never disappoints! Every time I come, the hospitality is top-tier -- the staff is incredibly attentive, welcoming, and truly makes you feel taken care of. I ordered the Pescador Encantador, a passion fruit cocktail with mezcal, and WOW... easily one of the best drinks I've had. Perfectly balanced, refreshing, and so flavorful. For food, we tried the Filete Helpy -- the fish was tender, soft, and cooked beautifully. I personally would've loved just a touch more salt, but the quality and flavor were still amazing. We also ordered tacos de pulpo and tacos Ensenada de camarón, and I absolutely loved both. My favorite dish of the night was the ceviche verde de camarón -- super fresh, delicious, and very traditionally made. Just a heads-up: it's spicy, but totally worth it! The ambiance is another highlight. They have a calm, peaceful indoor section if you want something quieter, and a lively outdoor patio with music and beautiful décor if you want more of a vibe. Overall, The Lion Fish continues to be one of my favorite spots in TJ. Amazing food, amazing service, amazing drinks -- 100% recommend!

Ahi tuna. Sashimi
Julio T.

Love finding new places when we are in town. This place is a def must try! Ordered so much food and everything was delicious!! Seafood was all fresh and the drinks and presentation was very cool! Service was top notch! Can't wait to come back.

Roman S.

It's worth going to. Food is next level quality. It's not cheap by Mexico standards, it's a fancy place that's $$ It's GOOD. Fresh, delicious. Negatives: Have to pay some money for bottled water Outside upstairs is nice but, people are smoking!! the chain smoking made the meal less pleasant It's kinda expensive- think high end US prices and take off a buck

Grilled shrimp- salty
Sakura K.

Since the reviews seemed good, we went for dinner on Sunday night. It's a big seafood restaurant. Very few customers maybe because it was Sunday night. The food overall wasn't what we were expecting. Plus, they switched the kinds of oysters without asking us first and charged higher - we noticed it before we left luckily and had them fixed it. Maybe it was one of those restaurants who target mainly for "tourists". We won't go back.

Levi A.

The food at Lion Fish was absolutely delicious and the presentation is on point. Their oysters were very clean & prices were fair. We got the grilled oysters which were so flavorful & a dozen raw oysters. Each raw oyster came with their own lime wedge which was nice. As soon as we sat down & ordered our drinks they served us tortilla chips that came with 2 little dips, chipotle & a black sauce that's packed with flavor. We also ordered aguachiles reina and I have to say I liked it more than regular verde aguachiles and that's saying something given how much I love verde (green) aguachiles. The vibe is really chill & the servers are super attentive. They're constantly coming around the table to clean up any used plates, napkins, providing refills etc. 10/10 experience, we'll definitely be back!

Seafood plate
Ace D.

Lionfish is a must visit for me whenever I'm in TJ. The seafood dishes are excellent and beautifully presented, and you can tell the ingredients are fresh. Service has always been attentive, and the ambiance feels upscale while still being relaxed enough to enjoy the experience. It's a great spot for a nice dinner if you're visiting the area. Definitely worth checking out if you're exploring Tijuana's food scene.

Baked oysters
Ninelie R.

I went to lion fish for the first time and wow was i blown away by the quality of the food and freshness. Everything was so delicious. I had a fish taco that was amazing and a few other fish dishes that were out of this world. I highly recommend trying this place if you are ever in Tijuana. I will definitely be going back

Seafood tacos
Cynthia G.

This place is poppin', trendy, a bit loud, however not obnoxious. You can still have a conversation without yelling. Valet parking. The service is great, you will never have to flag any server or manager down, they are consistently checking in with your table. The majority of the menu is seafood, however you will find other options. Everything we tried was delicious, too bad we couldn't eat more! The drinks are well crafted. Oh and the salsa.... WOW, so good our server gave us to take home! If you are a seafood lover, this place will not disappoint... must try!

Maricuya
Zuly S.

If you're a seafood lover, definitely check this place out. Don't let the line discourage you. I was surprised that we didn't wait too long. Quick service, attentive staff, delicious food and even tastier drinks! They have parking (Valet was included!). Don't forget to add a tip for these wonderful staff P.S: you can take your alcoholic drink to go!

Green Special Cheviche
Md Atiqur R.

We visited Tijuana for a few hours last Sunday, and one of my cousins found Lion Fish Restaurant on Google with great reviews--so we decided to give it a try for lunch. Even though it was a bit early and lunch service hadn't officially started yet, the staff welcomed us warmly and asked about our seating preference. We chose to sit outside, which was perfect for the weather. After looking through the menu, we ordered: Marlin Tacos Spicy Tacos Green Special Ceviche King Fillet Strawberry Lemonade To my surprise, every single dish was absolutely delicious! I've had fish tacos before, but this was my first time trying ceviche--and I loved it! The flavors were so fresh, and the presentation was impressive. The tacos were just amazing too! The King Fillet was perfectly cooked and full of flavor, definitely a highlight of the meal. The strawberry lemonade was super refreshing -- exactly what we needed after walking around all day. The staff were really friendly and helpful too. Definitely want to come back here again just for these dishes!

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3 years ago

Food was great. Drinks were awesome little pricey, but worth it. I will come back. Next time I am in Tijuana.

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3 years ago

The food and drinks are amazing. Service and valet parking is the best. The ambiance is top notch !

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2 years ago

Bad service and food not what expected as per reviews place was not even busy. To use as an excuse

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2 years ago

yummy yummy yummmy bien rico todo. kede lleno. Barato barato muy bien . todo. !! +++++

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The food is good but it's soo salty. I wouldn't go back. I don't think it's worth the money.

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3 years ago

SUPER good. Great service. We got oysters, tuna Tower, octopus ( could have been grilled a bit more). Will definitely go back

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Overhyped dirty utensils. Dont get caught up with the hype. Food was too salty as well.

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Great seafood and amazing clam chowder. My wife and I go there often. Very cool mixologist on the bar.

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2 years ago

Buena comida. Namas que a fuerza se quieren cobrar el 15 por ciento de propina. Creo que eso es mala ética.

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Los Arcos

4.5(297 reviews)
1.7 kmLa Chapu (Chapultepec)
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Nice place to grab lunch! Fast we walked in just two of us and got a table right away but don't…read moreexpect that if it's more I think we got lucky. Either way looked fast paced got people in n out so shouldn't be a wait. A bit loud inside with TVs and music playing. The food was pretty good I liked the cooked camarones they had the best and the mescal drink. The churros were nice nothing to crazy on flavor but presentation wise if fun and attention seeking so plus plus if you usually order fajitas and like the eyes on you. The jicama taco is pretty interesting fresh and taste great not a usual thing but good. Our server Gerardo Rodriguez was awesome the whole time he made sure we have everything we need and still check on us the entire visit

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Los Arcos - The entrance

The entrance

Los Arcos - Taco and ceviche

Taco and ceviche

Los Arcos - Sangria

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Villa Marina

4.3(154 reviews)
1.3 kmZona Río
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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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Villa Marina - Inside restaurant

Inside restaurant

Villa Marina - Guava Spritz

Guava Spritz

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4.4(61 reviews)
0.8 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."

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Puerto Cocina Urbana - Ummmm. The oysters

Ummmm. The oysters

Puerto Cocina Urbana - Pescado Zarrandeado & Aguachiles in never sauce

Pescado Zarrandeado & Aguachiles in never sauce

Puerto Cocina Urbana - Entrance

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Entrance

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