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Lion Fish

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

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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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Excelente lugar, ambiente familiar , servicio , el menú y el área para los niños está bien se divierten los peques nos gusta el lugar

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Wow the food is amazing !! We will definitely be coming back . The restaurant is also super pretty .

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Good service and food. Plus, their mixology is awesome!! I totally recommend it for the whole family

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The food is great, the ambiance is good. Restaurant has great Tequila as well! Service was decent. Very busy? Usually a wait.

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This is a delicious high end Tijuana restaurant worth checking out if you are in the area :)

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Nortico

Nortico

5.0(11 reviews)
2.0 kmLa Chapu (Chapultepec)

This is a classy speakeasy style bar hidden in the Oryx restaurant. The vibe is classic speakeasy,…read morehigh style but comfortable for sure. The cocktail menu is interesting and full of lots of delicious options. My cocktail was made to perfection and our service was on point. We came in late one night so there was plenty of seating, but typically it's reservation only, so be sure and make a Resy if you want to make sure you can get in. Tijuana is full of hidden gems like this and Nortico is a welcome addition. Get off Revolution and check this spot out!

Small, intimate, comfortable speakeasy with extremely friendly staff. Renee was brilliant! She…read moretaught me about all the different spirits that Mexico manufactures (other than the well known spirits of Tequila and Mezcal) and knew how to showcase the unique spirits of Mexico with cocktails that really leverage these spirits. She recommended a milk punch cocktail that incorporated Sotol, which is kind of like tequila but instead of fermenting agave, it ferments Dasylirion and is made only in Chihuahua. Then she recommended a cocktail that leverages a Mexican produced corn liquor in a Negroni but with gin subbed with mezcal. Both of these cocktails are bartenders choice and not on the menu, but the fact that they can execute such innovative cocktails so we'll speaks to the level of dedication bartenders at this bar have. Renee even gave pointers as to where I might be able to buy some of the bottles they use and for a few other bars of similar caliber to visit nearby. Instead of ending my trip at Nortico as previously planned, she helped me find a really cool new bar in Tijuana! Highly recommend.

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Nortico - Old fashioned and Hugo spritz

Old fashioned and Hugo spritz

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Bar 20 - The Mezcalero

Bar 20

4.5(20 reviews)
1.5 kmZona Río
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What a classy joint this is! This bar is connected to Mision 19, and it is obvious. You'll get the…read moresame great service and the cocktails are beautifully made (not to mention tasty!). I ordered the Pepino Misionero which is a cucumber drink. I loooooooooveeee my cucumber drinks! This one felt like a mojito in that there were muddled ingredients in it. I loved the drink but I typically don't order mojitos because I find them difficult to drink and I hate getting the leaves in my mouth. I had the same difficulty with the Pepino Misionero. The ambiance is modern with both indoor and outdoor seating. There is a gorgeous fire pit right in the middle of the patio which gives off nice heat without making your hair smell like firewood. It's the perfect place to grab a few drinks before heading down for your dinner reservation at Mision 19 but it's not a place I would seek out just to drink at for the night. The prices are very similar to the prices you would pay for cocktails in the states. Not overly expensive, just more expensive than other drink prices in Mexico. It was a bit dead when we arrived since it was fairly early in the night so I'd be curious to feel the vibe of the place when it's more packed.

Bar 20 is one of the best in Tijuana, if not THE best bar. It's located in an office building along…read morewith Mision 19. We arrived early in the evening and tried several of the speciality cocktails. I recommend this place highly - it's pricey for the area but you get good value and the decor is very trendy.

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Bar 20 - Very beautiful decor of bar

Very beautiful decor of bar

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El Tigre Bar - Coming out the bar

El Tigre Bar

4.2(12 reviews)
0.2 kmZona Río
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Of all the bars I've hit up in Tijuana, this has been my favorite. The vibe is Puro Harcor!…read more Located inside Plaza Fiesta, it's one of the 1st bars you'll see when entering the plaza. Beer bar only and they have a few drink concoctions as well. Very rock n roll so be sure to wear your leather jacket. Your ass will be a tourist in the beautiful city of Tijuana so your leather fanny pack should suffice. They have several beers on tap. Flights are available. They have bar food but save your appetite for the tacos & hotdog stands right out side. Your Homegirl, Violy

This probably became my favorite dive-bar in la plaza fiesta. It takes me back to the days when I…read moreused to go to shows on every weekend and listen to loud drums, loud guitars, loud singing... and, well just loud punk music. As soon as you enter you can see the artwork all over the walls. Which consists of concert posters, stickers, graffiti art, people's writings, etc. The time I came here they had a corner reserved for the band and in the front there were no chairs, so if you wanted to see the band you'd have to be standing up, which is optimal for this type of thing. When you make your way back to the bar area, you can see the menu is VERY simple, no fancy drinks on sight. They even give you your drink in a red solo cup (so rock and roll) If you're a girl reading this, avoid the restroom unless it's an absolute emergency. There is no privacy and no toilet paper. I'm curious to see how it is without a band playing, will definitive have to make another trip back.

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El Tigre Bar - Preparándose

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El Tigre Bar - Beers and a fizzy boozy drink!

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Lion Fish - bars - Updated May 2026

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