Restaurant Nelson is located inside the landmark Hotel Nelson, which is located at the southwest corner of First and Av. Revolución, across the street from the famous Tijuana arch. The restaurant claims that they've been in business since 1955, and I have no doubt that is true.
Please note that this visit happened back in September, 2012, and I'm finally getting to posting it here.
I enjoyed lunch of three fish tacos, chips, salsa and one of three beers. The total price was MEX $710.00, which is just a little over $6.00! The lunch was on the high side, by Mexican standards, but dirt cheap north of the border. You pay over $12.00 for a beer at a 49er's game.... so this was an inexpensive lunch. Although Restaurant Nelson is located in the tourist zone, and does a brisk business with visitors, the food is authentic, Northern Mexican cuisine, and it's as good as it gets...
Yes, Restaurant Nelson does a brisk business with tourists, as it's an anchor at the northern end of Av. Revolución, where all of the tourists flock. However, the food is good, it's inexpensive, and it's the genuine article, and best of all, many Tijuana locals dine at Restaurant Nelson. It's a great place to enjoy good food, wonderful Mexican beer, and a fantastic people-watching spot. Yeah!!!
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