Really great Mexican fusion restaurant, featuring delicious meals and fast, friendly service located in the Rio Plaza Shopping district, by the food mall. The restaurant itself is a modern looking building with large space and features original cocktails and amazing menu, we came here for Sunday brunch. Unfortunately, they do not their lobster for brunch, only with the lunch menu or dinner menu after 2:30pm. However, the brunch menu has more than enough to make us happy. The menu has a variety of traditional and innovative deconstructed Mexican dishes, including omeletes, chilaquiles (Mexican dish with meat, chile, salsa, cheese, and tortilla strips), pancakes and enchiladas and tacos. I got the shredded beef omelette (Trincheras) and it was very tasty. We also ordered the salmon omelette, seafood omelette and a chilaquiles all which were made perfectly and delicious. They also provide free papaya fruit appetizer and freshly squeeze juices which is nice. We were very impressed with this restaurant and definitely want to come back for the lobster dish. Service is friendly and fast and the restaurant was full with a 20 minute wait, but there are coffee shops and stores nearby to walk around in. Price may be a little higher than the average Mexican restaurant in Tijuana, but for Los Angelinos, expect to spend about half of what you'd normally pay, maybe more. This is one of the restaurants that are really changing the image of Tijuana. Highly recommend. read more

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I have been for both, breakfast and lunch and both times have been really enjoyed. The breakfast menu has an interesting spin on traditional staples yet, I was willing and with the server's orientation I decided on the Omelette with chicharrón prensado. On a different occasion I took a couple of friends and they too were pleasantly surprised by the relaxed ambiance, the friendly, profesional staff and the food was just right. Marenca is a definite must when in Zona Rio, Tijuana. read more

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Great place great food and very clean! The staff is very friendly and most do speak English so that's a plus. I really enjoyed my time here everyone was very helpful. The service was outstanding! I wish they had pictures on the menus but no worries thats why we have our phones to look what other yelpers posted. read more

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Came into town very early and groggy so I felt a little underdressed in a tshirt and jeans. Most everyone was dressed office casual or nicer. Host was polite and friendly, we were greeted and sat quickly. Server brought our drinks quickly. A tray of pan dulce was brought to us to pick from a variety of pan which I thought was a nice treat (there is a cost associated with this). Our server brought out another tray a moment later with samples of items we can add to an omelette. He was polite and helpful as this was our first time here. A small bowl of fruit was served pre meal, another nice treat. Our meal came out quickly. My mushroom omelette was delicious and the mini side of chilaquiles was a nice touch. Bean were good. Prices were decent and service was great. We will def be back. read more

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My wife and I have just moved to Mexico from San Diego and looking for our new restaurants. Being a New Yorker and growing up near some of the finest restaurants I have developed an acquired taste and one of the pickiest people ever. not only does this place have great service, but they are very attentive to detail, and the food is absolutely delicious. My wife and I give this two thumbs up! read more

Comida muy deliciosa y buen servicio! Vengo a comer acá siempre que viajo por tijuana read more

Marenca - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

I stumbled on this place by chance on a recent visit to TJ's Zona Rio and couldn't recommend it more. Great menu selection for traditional Mexican food with foodie flare. The food is delicious and you can be adventurous with unusual choices. I had an octopus and shrimp omelette that was delicious and came with a small oaxacan tamale and other tasty sides. The service was on point and they show you samples of the food steakhouse style. The place is relatively small and cozy, but eclectic and with a chill ambiance. Try it and be pleasantly surprised like me. read more

We originally came here because I saw that their lobster had great reviews and my husband wanted to try them. Unfortunately they didn't start serving lobster till about after 2:33 PM so we weren't able to try it. Although the service and the food was amazing. This is a little hidden gem they give you an appetizer of a plate of fruit and also fresh cooked up on Tuesday. All of it was just amazing. We both loved our food. He ordered the shrimp enchiladas and I ordered the steak and eggs which has a side of chili Quiles and I scarfed it all down. Service was amazing everything was Nice and clean. They even have Listerine for customers in the restroom. I will definitely be back with friends read more

Marenca - Pina colada and complimentary fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Came here because of the reviews. I almost stopped at other places because I realized most people come here for the breakfast and brunch hour. I'm glad I chose Marenca for our dinner option. I was looking for something calm, not too fancy but not run down either. It blew my expectations away. The taste of the food is probably some of the best I've had in a long time combined with the service which made the difference in pairing the right drinks with the right food. I came with my family of 4, 2 infants, I normally don't give them the phone at dinner but at this place I did not want to disturb others. Did I mentioned free secured parking. Perfect for dates or a group of friends who are trying to relax right before bedtime. read more

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Food was awful. It had no flavor! The coffee was watered down and the cafe de olla was like tasting water with sugar.

We went here after our Xrays since it was near by. It was a long wait but their service is exceptional. Food was fresh, nicely presented and in good portions. My asparagus omelette was not great because the filling too sour. Overall great restaurant. read more

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If you want great service, it's a toss up. They seem to be understaffed but it's a sign of the times, I guess. This inflation & high wages is not helping ! The ambiance is nice & we went when it was cold outside and it felt a bit cool inside too, & when we went there weren't many people there, either. It's a big place with beautiful decor. The food: the veal was outstanding and the risotto was very good too. Get a fresh one if possible. The scallops needed a bit more searing but were ok. All in all, I'd try it again. read more

Highly recommend!! Simply put, this restaurant is amazing! The food is flavorful and the quality of the food they serve is definitely up there. In addition to that, the ambiance of the restaurant is warm (I felt like I was with family) and everyone there is welcoming. The restaurant is also centrally located. It's located in Zona Rio and the street it's on connects to all parts of TJ. read more

Awful service asked for coffee to three different persons. Asked for over easy eggs came super well done. Coffee again three times. Had to stood up to pay my bill. Asked for person in charge and it resulted that it was one of the persons I had to ask for coffee several times. Servers with very short time span of retaining thoughts... read more

Food was amazing, service was amazing! The only thing I would say is that they only give you a 1 hour maximum stay! other than that this was one of my best and favorite service I've gotten so far, Honestly hands down! read more

What time does breakfast end? I'm dying for some café de olla y chilaquiles . Best place in TJ 100% recommended

I come down to Mexico all the time and eat at all the restaurants. this really is a gem the best seafood tacos I've ever had and they're extremely unique and their drink menu is amazing. very very creative. I wish we had something even remotely like this in San Diego. Out of a 5 I give it a 10 this is my new favorite restaurant in Tj. Besides the tacos they have all kinds of different cuts of steaks and seafood fish everything is very unique and the preparations and recipes your menu is absolutely to die for. I could keep going on and on their menu is out of this world very fine cuisine at a fraction of the cost of what it would be to have something like this in San Diego read more

Marenca - Three different tacos : shrimp, seared ahi , octopus - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

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Super good! Food and service very nice. The only thing lacking at all was that it was quiet. This could be a good thing if you're looking for a nice conversation or romantic dinner. read more

This was a surprise for us. We didn't know what to expect but the service and food was impeccable. The amount of food we got was amazing. We came for breakfast and had the chilequilles and the Machaca omelette. The meal came with pandulce and bionico. All in all very good! read more

This is the second time I've been here and I must say, they don't disappoint! The food is absolutely delicious, the service is wonderful and the location is convenient. The breakfast menu is amazing. I order the shrimp chilaquiles and it's hands down the favorite so far. My husbands plate was amazing as well. Will be returning to try the dinner menu another day. If you're in the area, you need to pop in. read more

Marenca - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

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First timer and loved it! I went with a friend for brunch and we both had steak, eggs, beans and chilaquiles. Delish. Also had margaritas and these were seriously some of the best margaritas I've ever had. I finished with carrot cake and my friend got tres leches. They both were good. I only paid $23 for all that! I'll definitely be back! read more

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The food was awesome !!! They actually show you samples of what you can get before you order Totally recommend the Oaxaca enchiladas Staff is friendly and once you get seated the food is quick read more

Marenca - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Great and delicious food, service amazing the pecans hot drink and Mexican bread so fresh it reminds me my childhood getting it from the Mercado, so delicious read more

Marenca - Chilaquiles con chorizo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

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This is a wonderful place to enjoy fine authentic Mexican food. The restaurant has an inviting ambience and the food is delicious. I had the lobster tail here the first night and then shrimp tacos the next. Both were cooked to perfection. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Christian and Jorge were fantastic. My entire experience at Marcena was very positive. read more

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I loved it, my favorite was my half and half chilaquiles, their café de olla and regular coffee is sooo good. It's worth the wait. They also give you sweet bread and fruit with yogurt. read more

Atención y servicio de primera te hacen sentir que estas en casa vengo de california.

Best breakfast spot I've ate ate. Alejandro was an amazon waiter. He was very attentive. I had the seafood omelette, can't wait to come back and get some fisher dishes. read more

Marenca - Seafood omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

This spot is amazing they attended me quickly ! The pepino water was absolutely amazing so was the pesto dip. We came for dinner the only thing was I felt rushed to order but the staff was nice! There was acoustic music playing so I decided to play a game I call "what song is it" ha I was bored. read more

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Great place for Sunday breakfast/brunch. The portions are large and very flavorful. The omlette with accompanying chilaquiles was very satisfying. Had the omlette with half shrimp and half pork. I highly recommend getting it with shrimp, not because the pork was bad, it was very tasty, but because the shrimp was so well seasoned and paired perfectly with the chilaquiles. The meal started with a complimentary apple turnover amuse bouche followed by a fruit, granola, creme plate that was more fun than tasty. They have a large selection of juices and the waiter brought over a large tray to demonstrate the meat selections for the enchiladas. But I was already sold on the place before we walked in. We had a brief wait outside (we were told 20 minutes but it ended up being 10) and a hostess came out with a tray and offered everyone coffee while we waited. A very simple but courteous gesture which was much appreciated. read more

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Convenient location, private parking. Strict covid protocol, temperature check at the door, rigorous cleaning and social distancing. Healthy fresh juice bar, great coffee. Healthy choices freshly prepared cuisine representing different regional and ethnic culinary traditions including Yucateca dishes on the menu. read more

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Very creative alternatives, the food is amazing, service is awesome, all of their recommendations were delicious, the only thing is that is packed, arrive early or be willing to wait 30-45 minutes read more

La neta Que comida tan sabrosa. Highly recommend this place. More of a breakfast vibe. Fast service, healthy choices, and well rounded meals, and of course, Mexican style. read more

I was visiting Tijuana with family and friends. We live in San Diego and take trips there often! Decided to try something different and chose this restaurant based off of its wonder's reviews. Once we arrived, they sat us immediately. Excited to enjoy the food, we order right away. My uncle's salmon comes out raw, we notified our waiter Pablo that this didn't look appetizing. He refused to send it back and instead offered a Togo box. Regardless of his rude response, we still assumed it would be taken off of the check. On another note, after our food had arrived, I had to remind our Pablo about my drink not coming. Yet another fifteen minutes pass, still no drink. It wasn't until my third request that I received it and with no apology. As if our experience this far had not been enough to form a negative opinion... we waited thirty minutes for our desert to come. We tried flagging down Pablo to tell him to cancel our order but it was like he was ignoring us? Finally, we get our check. The salmon is STILL on the receipt. At this point, Pablo knew we were disappointed with the service but he proceeded to argue that there was nothing he could do. I've never seen such lack of accountability in a server to the extent that I had to pull a Karen and get the manager involved. To make matters worse, the manager agrees with Pablo and says we must pay for the raw salmon that we didn't touch. We left the restaurant dissatisfied and hungry. Please do yourself a favor and put your money into a business that deserves it. read more

Muy buena comida y calidad pero si te quedas en tu mesa mas de 1 hora por más que consumas te corren, es una enorme falta de respeto, nunca volveré ni recomendaré. Gracias. read more

Las proporciones de sus platillos son decentes, en lo que a mi respecta nunca me he llevado ninguna decepcion.

If your in the mood for a good steak this is the place! Great service too! Prices are in the medium range. For what a saw their breakfast are also great. read more

Marenca - Aracherra - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Holy Mole The service...awesome The food...phenomenal The awesome nap after...priceless read more

Excelente servicio, la comida esquiadora, Adriana mi mesera con excelentes recomendaciones y servicio impecable. Altamente recomendable para desayunar. Regreso pronto para la cena, que estoy seguro será exquisita. Felicidades y sigan así read more

Nice atmosphere great service and awesome food. Will definitely go back and try something new. The adult beverages are a must!

Wow just wow! I wandered in here looking for some lunch and was immediately seated and taken care of. My waiter went the whole 9 yards even though it was only me. All the silverware and all the glasses and even though I didn't speak much Spanish, he did his best to explain what he could to me. I got the mackerel omelette and it was amazing. Presentation 10 Taste 10 and Service 10! The service, food and experience you receive here is definitely tip top. So good, I doubled my bill with the tip! Would recommend you check it out if you're in TJ read more