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    Rabelo's

    4.3 (19 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Rob P.

    When I read Abel T.'s review that you could get a 4 course meal for under $20, I didn't quite get it. Here I was sitting at Rabelo's because another restaurant's credit card machine was down, and the owner said Rabelo's was his favorite seafood restaurant. But I was staring down a menu that showed one plate being around $15. That's a lot for Tijuana, even for something like octopus! I decided to trust the recommendation and I got my octopus char-grilled, one of many options for how the dish could be prepared. Then the staff just starting bringing things to my table. First, it was the most amazingly fresh chips and salsa, which is pretty normal in Tijuana. Then it was a plate of two giant fried fish sticks. Then it was a soup with some sort of meatball. Then it was a basket of delicious bread. I was filling up quickly, and the one dish I ordered hadn't yet arrived. Finally my char-grilled octopus arrived and it was a very generous portion along with rice and veggies. There was seriously so much food on my table I couldn't even come close to finishing it. I got a large box to take my leftover octopus with me, which I enjoyed later that night. And of course, they brought me some sort of rice milk dessert. Oh man, I was stuffed. Yes, a 4 or 5 course meal for under $20. Good service, free wifi, what more can you ask for?

    Breaded shrimp
    Estebam F.

    This place is hidden. It is very close to one of Tijuana's popular restaurant. With you're a meal. They provide you with a soup that is very tasty. They then give you a couple of fried fish. These fried fish are also delicious. I was in the mood for fried shrimp, so I ordered the fried fish. I was not disappointed. The fried shrimp was fresh and so tasty.

    Tomato-ee/watery bisque soup with 2 Crab Cakes. Squeeze half a lime in there for a whole new, tangy flavor dimension. Sop up with that bread
    Blythe D.

    * * * * Hidden Gem * * * * What a surprise! This tiny little place is overshadowed between Mr. Pampas and The Fairfield Inn by Marriott in Tijuana. The only reason we found it, was by word of mouth. It is tucked into the corner of the "strip mall" beside Mr. Pampas. Definitely go with an appetite, because they give you a few foods before they bring out your main course. The homemade chips are not the best I've ever had, but seriously crunchy. Dipped in the seriously flavorful Pico de Gallo, made me not care that the chips, themselves, weren't very flavorful. ...love that CRUNCH, though... Soon, they brought 4 large fishsticks for the 3 of us. These weren't the minced pieces of cardboard we get from the grocery store. Actual chunks of tender, white fish, cooked in a crunchy batter. Mouth-watering yumminess when dipped into the tartar sauce or red sauce. Then, they brought a cup of soup for each of us. We squirted half a tiny lime into the thin- tomato-based broth. (Reminded me of a watery Bisque). What a different dimension of flavor that created for the two crab-cakes floating in the soup. Ahhhhhh-maz-ing flavor! When the crab cakes were gone, we used the perfectly baked crunchy-outside, soft-inside bread to sop up the last drops of soup. Finally, we each got our main courses. Each was very yummy, and very fresh seafood. At the end of the meal, they brought us a gratis cup of sweet liquid. He told us it was ice cream, milk, a little bit of Kahlua, and cinnamon sprinkled on top. ....heavenly.... Before tip, the cost for 3 of us to be completely stuffed with good quality, tasty seafood, was $42.53.

    Shrimp & octopus tacos. Sooo good!
    Jack H.

    A gem hidden in around the corner. Very friendly staff and the seafood - even better. So reasonably priced and very healthy portions! You'll be glad you visited this one!

    Thats the shrimp entree. Had to ask for ref sauce on the side to add some flavor to the dish. SMH
    Sujeesha V.

    Two stars I've given equals five stars for service. Very attentive and quick turnaround. But... Food for a fine dinning restaurant like this was lower than sub-par. They serve complimentary fish sticks which has more dough than fish. I ordered shrimp entree and all i got was boiled shrimp with cucumber, Seriously?? Shrimp cevice with mango salsa was the only item I liked out of all the things we ate there. Never going back, won't recommend!

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    Lion Fish

    4.4(497 reviews)
    1.3 kmZona Río
    $$

    I came here on a Sunday around 9:30 PM, shortly before they closed at 10 PM. Despite arriving late,…read morewe were seated quickly. The restaurant is a large space with both indoor and outdoor seating, and the atmosphere is really cute and inviting. The service was excellent. Our waiter was attentive and checked on us throughout the meal. He even had a portable charger available for my phone, which was very convenient. What we ordered: *Aguachile Reina: This was delicious and had a little kick to it. If you're sensitive to spice, this might not be the best choice, but for those who enjoy a little spice, it's a great option. *Rock Shrimp: Absolutely phenomenal. This was probably one of my favorites of the night. The flavors were amazing, and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. *Tuna Tartare: Another delicious dish. The portion size was generous, and they bring out chips to enjoy with it. We also enjoyed tequila on the rocks. They have a large liquor and cocktail menu. The food came out in less than 10 minutes, and everything tasted fresh. This is definitely a spot I'd recommend checking out when you're in the area. It's conveniently located just across the border, making it an easy stop for great food, good service, and a fun atmosphere.

    I had a great experience at Lion Fish! I was waiting on my dog during a vet appointment nearby, so…read moreI ended up hanging out here for almost four hours, and the staff couldn't have been more accommodating. They never made me feel rushed and were incredibly kind the entire time. The hamachi tostada was absolutely delicious, definitely the highlight of my meal. The shrimp taco was good, but it didn't stand out quite as much as the tostada. Even with a bit of a language barrier, every server and staff member was so friendly, patient, and welcoming. The service really made the experience. I'd definitely come back the next time I'm in Tijuana.

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    Lion Fish - Open kitchens

    Open kitchens

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    Baked oysters

    Lion Fish - Entrance area, dining

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    Entrance area, dining

    Los Arcos

    Los Arcos

    4.5(302 reviews)
    0.4 kmLa Chapu (Chapultepec)
    $$

    Amazing experience from the moment we were greeted by the receptionist at Los Arcos. The staff was…read morewelcoming, and our server took the time to recommend some of the restaurant's customer favorites, which did not disappoint. The food, service, and overall atmosphere were outstanding. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend Los Arcos to anyone reading this review! Increíble experiencia desde el momento en que fuimos recibidos por la recepcionista en Los Arcos. El personal fue acogedor, y nuestro camarero se tomó el tiempo de recomendar algunos de los favoritos de los clientes del restaurante, que no decepcionaron. La comida, el servicio y el ambiente en general fueron excepcionales. ¡Definitivamente volveremos y recomendamos encarecidamente Los Arcos a cualquiera que lea esta reseña!

    We came for a company lunch and are very happy with the services and food!…read more The restaurant is nicely decorated. Cozy and warm lighting with soft music in the background. It has also spacious seatings and airy. Very welcoming setting. Services were attentive and efficient for our group of 19 people. They have a vast menu both in Spanish and English upon request. We order appetizers, taco, and hot dishes. Everyone praised the freshness of the seafood and perfect seasoning of the dishes. It is the perfect place for big events or a nice family dining experience.

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    Los Arcos - The entrance

    The entrance

    Los Arcos - Taco and ceviche

    Taco and ceviche

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    Villa Marina - Marinated Grilled Octopus

    Villa Marina

    4.2(157 reviews)
    0.3 kmZona Río
    $$

    Villa Marina, has been on my Tijuana radar and I finally was able to make it happen. The magnet to…read moreget here, was that I recently discovered they were the only restaurant that was advertising Puerto Nuevo lobster. So I got there on my first evening, and that's what I ordered. It took about 40 minutes to get to the table, but once it arrived, it was beautifully presented cooked optimally. The portion seemed a little smaller than I expected (came in only one 600 gm size). The lobster that was split in half sat on a moist bed of Spanish rice, came with refried beans and freshly grilled vegetables. See my pictures. The freshly made thin tortillas were superb, but one had to be careful or they would dry soon. After you finish, they give you an apperetiv, in a small cylindrical crystal glass. Basically, think of it like Kahlúa with milk, vanilla and ice. It was fantastic. The chips and salsas that preluded the main order were also superb. It is rarely and not always, that I go back to the same restaurant when I'm on a short trip. On top of that the next day? Yes, here it had to be the exception. So this second time, I was here to try the fish soup (exceptional) and the grilled loin of red snapper. I've heard of a pork loin, a beef loin, but this was a first. The entree is a large portion. A thick, succulent, colorful, well charred and grilled portion of seafood, with firm texture and spicy taste. Service here was high class, on both occasions. Two exceptional and hard to forget dining visits, in Tijuana. Wow.

    We had the pleasure of dining at Villa Marina. We ordered several dishes, including the…read morethree-flavor aguachiles, grilled octopus, and the Gohan Roll. Everything was delicious. The Gohan Roll was delicious and had a nice spicy kick, and the octopus ala brazas was excellent not chewy or too soft but tender. The best part of all was the flan for dessert. The restrooms were very clean. We received excellent service from Angel he was very attentive and friendly. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for seafood. Tuvimos el placer de comer en villa marina. Ordenamos varias cosas incluyendo los aguachiles trí sabor, pulpo alas brazas y gohan roll. Todo estaba muy delicioso el Gohan roll estaba muy rico y picosito, el pulpo alas brazas estaba muy bueno con su arroz. Lo mejor de todo era el flan para postre. Los baños estaban muy limpios. Fuimos atendidos muy bien por Angel. Recomiendo si buscan comer mariscos que vengan aquí.

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    Villa Marina - Inside

    Inside

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    Guava Spritz

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    Rabelo's - seafood - Updated August 2026

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