Did you know the Caesar salad--a dish so common it's almost taken for granted--was invented in Tijuana? Most people don't. It's a bit of culinary trivia that adds a layer of intrigue to the experience. Crossing the border to try it at the place where it all started feels like stepping into some kind of forgotten story. And let's be honest--most Americans hesitate at the thought of walking into Tijuana. The busy streets, the vendors, the noise--it's not exactly cozy. But that's the beauty of it. Walking into Caesar's on Avenida Revolución is like hitting pause. The chaos outside gives way to a space that's all vintage charm and effortless cool. Art deco mirrors, worn wood, and the kind of dim lighting that feels intentional--it's got an old-school vibe that pulls you in. This isn't just a restaurant; it's Tijuana's classiest place. Then there's the salad. Watching it made tableside feels old-fashioned in the best way. The server doesn't rush; every ingredient gets its moment. When you take that first bite--crisp romaine, sharp and tangy dressing, just enough richness--it clicks. This is what a Caesar salad is supposed to taste like. And the beef wellington? It's the kind of dish that shuts you up. Tender beef wrapped in flaky pastry with a sauce so rich you're tempted to scrape the plate. Pair it with a bold glass of wine, and it's a wrap. Crossing into Tijuana might make some people nervous, but that's what makes it stick. Caesar's is more than a restaurant--it's an experience. The mix of grit and elegance, history and flavor, chaos and calm--it's not just a meal; it's a memory you'll carry with you. read more

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Had to come here to the birthplace of Caesar salad at the start of my Tijuana food tour! The cool thing about getting the Caesar salad here is that the literally make it in front of you. They bring a cart and make the dressing right in front of you so you know it's fresh. And yes, it definitely has the anchovies. Service is great, no complaints here. We were a little late for our reservation, but we got seated without any wait. English is not an issue here either as the waiters speak English and the menus are in English as well. Great experience for sure at a historic place! read more

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Had to try the where it all started, and yes I am talking about the Caesar salad which always gets tied to Italian food, but little know fact that the popular salad was first served in Mexico. The restaurant did not disappoint. The Caesar salad was good, but all food items we ordered was good as well. Definitely worth trying. read more

Hadn't visited in six years but happy to report that the quality of the food and service haven't changed in that time. Started with cocktails and the table side Caesar. Oysters Rockefeller were great as was the potato scalloped fish. Happy to see wines from Valle de Guadalupe on the menu. Several courses and seven drinks plus dessert came to $140 USD. Server asked us to tip in cash since we split the bill. read more

I have known about this restaurant for a while. I was on vacation here and decided to give it a try. First it is an extremely busy restaurant on a very busy street . I would recommend going for lunch. We got there on a Saturday at 5pm and waited about 25 minutes. The place is beautiful inside. Very classy more of a date night restaurant and definitely somewhere you would dress up. The menu had a pretty good variety of food. I ordered an appetizer beef tartare absolutely delicious. I know this dish is not for everyone but if you do like it it's a must. We ordered the Cesar salad it was delicious. You can also share the salad. I ordered a cheese ravioli with a creamy lemon sauce. I thought it was a little too citrusy. My husband ordered the steak that was amazing. The entire experience was great and overall the food was really good.if you're in the area this is a must stop. read more

Esta es la tercera vez tratando de entrar al restaurante sin poder lograrlo,ya que en la entrada está un hostess que más bien parece un bouncer, nunca te ponen en la lista de espera solo dice que hay mucha gente pero ayer solo vi 6 personas esperando , llegó una pareja después que yo y las dejo entrar ya que el señor le dio dinero para poder entrar, no se me hace justo que uno está esperando y no te deja entrar, que triste que la corrupcion haya llegado hasta ahí. read more

a cool famous spot that we needed to stop by as first-time tourists in TJ LOL. as you already know, this is the restaurant where the original caesar salad was created (happy 100 years!!!) before it traveled across the border and became the americanized mess that i often avoid when picking my salads. we enjoyed the ambiance and service, as it still captured the vibes of the roaring twenties. the octopus wasn't mindblowing, but that was okay since we were doing a food crawl and had limited time for every stop anyway. i did really enjoy the flavors of the caesar salad and understand why it became a worldwide food. i wouldn't say i'd return again and again since it's a bit difficult to make trips down to TJ often, but it was definitely worth trying for the experience! read more

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This started off as a bucket list restaurant, but immediately turned into a must visit every time we are in TJ! The menu is expansive and you really can't go wrong with anything! The caesar salad of course is always a must, and the table side show is such a fun experience. The service is quick and friendly, although you do usually have to wait to get seated. There can be long wait times, especially during peak dinner hours, but trust me it's definitely worth it. read more

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I've been wanting to try this restaurant for a very long time!!! And yesterday was the day I finally got to try it out. I literally came across this restaurant by accident. It was the universe stepping in! We were on revolution st in TJ. And I was telling one of my friends how I wanted to try this restaurant. I literally turn my head and there it was. I was like... omg! This is it. So we had to stop in! They are know for their famous Caesar salads done tableside. And it did not disappoint! The food was amazing. The ambience of the restaurant felt like I was stepping back in time. It was so old school. I loved it. Like I said, they are know for their Caesar salads. They make the dressing from scratch and right in front of you, tableside. It was so good light and fresh. My daughter ordered the spaghetti Bolognese. That spaghetti was so good. The flavors exploded in our mouths. My son got the lamb steak. The meat was so tender and soft. It was well seasoned. He devoured it! They also give you bread with an olive spread. Really good! I can't wait to go back to try other items on the menu. ENSALADA CAESAR ESPAGUETTI BOLOGÑESA T-BONE DE BORREGO 3PZ read more

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You can't beat the quality, price point, and service, especially for chateaubriand. Recommend! read more

It might be a good idea to make a reservation before coming here. We went right at the opening time and we could see slowly the space was getting busy. The entire dining space wall is filled with old pictures, reminiscent of Cesar Cardini. Can't believe this place is 100 years old. Our waiter, Antonio took great care of us. The bone marrow was sumptuous with their homemade sauces. We had to TRY the original Cesar's salad by the table. Antonio made fresh dressing and prepared our salad, calling out each ingredient. The salad tasted absolutely delicious- it CANNOT get fresher than this. Our drinks were nice and refreshing. Loved the piña colada. read more

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This is the place that the Caesar salad was invented and loved how it was made table side. The wait time to get in was like 40 minutes and was well worth it! The servers were attentive and awesome and food came out in a timely manner. The ambiance and decor was delightful and the walls were filled with history and memories. For sure will return when back in TJ. read more

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Amazing caeser salad, it was cool that they made it in front of me. The dressing was incredible. I had a beef filete, and it was perfectly cooked. I definitely would recommend this place if you ever go to Tijuana. read more

Absolutely exceptional experience. We were greeted by a friendly gentleman at the entrance, seated at a nice table and Oscar was our server. The restaurant was so clean and they even had toilet seat covers in the bathrooms! I've been to Mexico a lot and I've never seen that. Haha. They clear the tables and keep your drinks filled. The manager was walking around quietly scoping out each table to make sure it was clean and food presentation was good. Now the best part!! The food!!! There are no words to describe how incredibly delicious it was. We had the table side Caesar salad (a must) the French onion soup and the fettuccine carbonara. I had a tiramisu martini and my husband had the cucumber frozen margarita. Everything was sooooo good and we were blown away. We finished the night with a complimentary flan. It was perfect. You can tell this establishment has an impeccable reputation and they want to keep it. We will 10000% be back! read more

Came here for dinner on a Saturday night. Had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. Nice atmosphere inside. Ordered the Caesar salad which was made at the table. The flavor was excellent, but I actually thought it was overdressed. My bf got the ribeye which was good. The service was good and the prices were very good. Located on the busy tourist street with paid parking lots nearby. read more

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My fiance and I were in TJ for a doctor's appointment and my fiance highly recommended we stop by this place for the original Caesar salad. we got here a little before they opened at 12pm and they already had a small line starting to build. although they sat us almost immediately. The restaurant definitely stayed to fill up within the 1.5hourz we were there. the ambience offers a classy french bistro with old photos and dim lighting. We of course ordered the table side caeser salad which means you waiter comes and makes the caesar from scratch infront of you are table. and the salad did not disappoint! the sauce and balance was amazing and uncomparable to any other Cesar I've had before. we also tried a variety of other dishes, starting with escargot, mushrooms, and octopus. I loved that they gave you utensils to open up your own escargot which were service in yummy garlic sauce. I ordered the stuffed chicken with fig, pear, and walnut sauce (pechuga de pollo). my fiance ordered the beef wellington. my chicken was juicy and flavor packed! it definitely has an acquired taste and not for everyone but I loved it! this place is located in the heart of Downtown TJ so plenty of shopping near by as well. highly recommend stopping by if not for the caesar they have a variety of other dishes for anyone to enjoy (they have a whole pasta menu that we did not get A chance to explore). we will definitely be coming back next time we head to TJ! read more

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Great dining experience and amazing time. Server Jorge was great and on point. Place is beautiful and the food is amazing. Best for a date dinner but it is very family friendly. read more

I will keep this simple, and just say this place is amazing, food was delicious. I won't go to into details as there are many reviews already, but you will not find this level of service and quality of food at this price here in Southern California. So glad I have my Sentri now, as I will definitely walk over again to have a great meal. read more

We came here for a weekend lunch to try the Caesar salad and it did not disappoint! The salad is made tableside and is delicious. We also tried the bone marrow (super tasty), pasta carbonara and beef wellington. The pasta and wellington were just OK. Service during our meal was decent and prices were reasonable too. Overall, this restaurant is worth checking out at least once just for their amazing Caesar salad. read more

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Amazing! Look I've had plenty of Caesar Salads but this one was not only the OG but out of this world. My friend and I stopped by just for the salad. All the times I've been in TJ and never stopped. The service was a little slow but it was busy with birthday parties. We only ordered the salad but the menu looked good for the other food. We sat in the patio area. The servers & the host were friendly and welcoming. It was such a treat to watch the waiter make the salad in front of you. You can order the lettuce chopped or whole. We chose whole but the dressing is amazing. The hype is definitely real. Just a note, the dressing does have anchovies but you don't taste it. read more

Caesar's Restaurant is known for being the birthplace of the Caesar's Salad, and this iconic fine dining institution had an upscale, white tablecloth atmosphere with a dressed up waitstaff. The menu was eclectic, offering dishes from Mexican and multiple European cuisines (e.g., French, Italian, Spanish, British). The must-order item was the Caesar's Salad, which was prepared tableside. The server expertly created the dressing by mixing together numerous ingredients including a raw egg, lemon juice, olive oil, anchovies, pepper, garlic, and more. He then tossed in whole leaves of romaine lettuce and set them on a plate, before topping them off with crunchy round croutons and grated Parmesan. This Caesar's Salad was unlike any version I've had before--the dressing was umami, garlicky, and lemony and was completely different than the generic ranch dressing that comes with most Caesar's anywhere else in the world. The remaining sauce on the plate was perfect for mopping up with the basket of soft white bread that came at the table, and the bread also went nicely with the green olive tapenade, their signature complimentary appetizer. For my main course, I ordered the Salmon Wellington, a unique dish made with a fillet of salmon wrapped in puff pastry with a layer of duxelles mushrooms, and served with a creamy, lemony beurre blanc sauce and vegetables on the side. For dessert, we had the Ate con Queso, which were triangles of manchego cheese topped with quince paste, honey, fig jam, and apple slices. Overall, the food here was nicely presented and delicious. Though slightly more expensive than other places, the prices were more than reasonable for a restaurant of this caliber and with this level of service! read more

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I've had many Caesar salads in my life, but now that I've had the original I'm not sure I can eat any other. This was by far the absolute best Caesar salad I've ever had. The flavors were perfect. On top of this, the service was great. They were very nice and extremely on top of things. The location is a busy tourist area, but it doesn't feel like that inside. They do everything right to keep the place feeling as elevated as it deserves to be. I will absolutely be back. read more

I finally was able to enjoy this Tijuana vintage restaurant even when I lived there for most of my life. Caesar's is famous for creating the world wide know. "Caesar's salad". They make it from scratch right next to your table, quite an experience! We also ordered some calamari ( decent but not fantastic) and a pesto pasta that was delicious. I ordered a flavored Margarita but it tasted like cheap syrup. A little overpriced for what you get. The service was a little on the slow side and the ambiance was quite relaxed. read more

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Delicious everytime ! Food 10/10 Servers 10/10 I love coming here everytime ! It's a very consistent everytime ! read more

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So much fun and delicious. We had Caesar salad, some appetizers, Chateaubriand, beef Wellington and desert. For four people at lunch the bill was $200.00. Not bad at all and the food was wonderful, service awesome and decor was like an old movie. Getting there is not too much fun but was well worth it. Love to go again now that we know how to walk across the border. read more

Excelente atención y el menú delicioso cualquier platillo que elijan. Un lugar para regresar y por supuesto recomendar. read more

Restaurante Caesar's - Chamorro de borrego - Salad Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

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There's always a line but it's worth the wait. Steak and Caesar's salad are the must-try here. This is my second time and I'll come back for sure. Besides the amazing food, I appreciate the hospitality of the staff. The first time I went here, we were seated inside, it's comfortable and cozy. the outdoor seating is not bad either, it's spacious and comfortable enough to eat with a group of friends or family. read more

I've always wanted and heard great things about this place! The home of the Caesar Salad. My husband loves Caesar salads and we finally came. It gets super busy on a Saturday for dinner, so make sure you come a little early. We got seated outside. We ordered: oysters, bone marrow, beef carpaccio, 2 table side salads, and the octopus dish. The best of course is the Caesar salad. Made fresh! Get large and share, but if you have 4 you'll need 2 larges. Add extra anchovies if you can. The bone marrow is a must! It was so delicious. The oysters good, beef carpaccio needed salt and the octopus was ok. For entrees we got: carne asada victors, lamp chops, t bone lamps, and the ravioli. The lamp chops were delicious! It was cooked and seasoned right, no gaminess. The carne asada was good too. Only the ravioli wasn't good. As for dessert we got one of each, flan, Creme burlee, crepes and chocolate mouse cake. The best of of course their flan. Crepes were good too. Creme burlee was over cooked so had scramble egg consistency. Chocolate mouse was decadent. We also got a bunch of cocktails. Great cocktails! Overall, a must when in Tijuana. read more

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We walked by and were intrigued by the history of this place. I mean who hasn't had a Caesar salad right? We decided to get a table and we were immediately seated. We weren't helped for twenty or so minutes. Every time the waiter came he would be gone for long periods of time. All the dishes came at different times and by the end of it everyone was done eating except one person. They had forgot but kept assuring us that it would be ready in a few minutes. Long story short the food was good but the service couldn't been better. read more

Food was very good but service was not that good.. I want to say that their service wasn't that good do to the place was packed.. I'm willing to try Caesar's again.. read more

I will come back to Tijuana for this restaurant. We stayed in TJ for the weekend to try all their food. 3/4 people in our group had been here (it was my first time) and this was their 2nd or 3rd time going so I knew it had to be good. We didn't have reservations and arrived around 7pm on a Friday. We waited about 5mins or less for a table for 4. The interior has the feeling of an old swanky restaurant and all the food was amazing. The service was good as well, our waiter took our drink order right away and out food order not longer after. None of us spoke spanish, but everyone was very nice and tried their best to understand our English/little spanish we knew. For drinks, I went with an espresso martini, which was really good! Then They start you off with a bread basket that comes with an olive tapenade that was delicious. Next came the tuna tar tar that had a very fresh taste to it. The appetizer we all had been waiting for was the Caesar salad!!! They bring a cart over and make it right in front of you and taste like perfection. We ordered a lot of food, the bread with olive oil and herbs is good but can be done without since you get free bread, the bone marrow is a must!! Comes on top of a little corn bread (think like masa) and you scrape the marrow on to it and put the sauces on top, this was one of my favorites. The escargot was another favorite of mine because I love escargot and it tasted like delicious garlic butter. The calamari is good, but you can get calamari at that level at most places in my opinion, octopus is made in a delicious red sauce that you must scrape with the bread. The ribeye melts in your mouth, we were so full but it was too good not to eat and we even tried the crème brûlée. This was good, but I was so full that I couldn't really enjoy it. We all got 2 drinks each and shared everything, very satisfying and enjoyable meal and it's decently priced. I definitely recommend coming here for fine dining with a friendly price tag. Amazing!! read more

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The atmosphere and environment was wonderful the minute we step in, they seated us right away. good thing we got there with no waiting time we got there on a Monday a 4 pm very friendly great attitude staff makes you feel you want to come back and enjoy and great dining experience. The food was super delicious we stared with the made at the table famous Caesar's salad . was super delicious I can eat that every day we order the beef steak Wellington it was delicious and we order the spaghetti bolognese super delicious best Spaghetti I have tasted. I need to learn how to make that sauce lol my daughters and I LOVED everything one of our favorite spots in Tijuana BC We added this restaurant to one of our favorite spots. Definitely will come back again !! read more

Ambiance - 5 stars. Old school and classy. One of the highlights was being serenaded with three songs from two singers with guitars. Their voices were beautiful. Service - 5 stars. All male waiters with dress slacks, shirts and ties. We had a few of them waiting on us, all of whom were friendly and gracious. They were all calm and we didn't feel rushed. Food - 5 stars. The bone marrow appetizer was divine. It was rich and buttery. The condiments (i.e. small amounts of beef gravy, hot sauce, salt and lime juice) elevated this dish. The Caesar salad was made fresh and all the ingredients were well balanced (I.e. anchovies we're not overpowering.). I had the salmon wellington. The puff pastry was light and flakey and there was a good amount of salmon. The beurre blanc sauce was creamy and complimented the fish. Others in my group tried pasta dishes which were rich and flavorful. This was a memorable foodie experience. I was fortunate that one person in our party spoke Spanish. This made communicating with the staff much easier. read more

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FOOD (4.7/5): Amazing dishes! The Salmon Wellington was great- the crust was flakey and the fish was flavorful. Be careful when it arrives in front of you- the inside is very hot. Order this! The chicken plate- simple dish with grilled chicken with a side of veggies. My mother liked it. French Onion Soup - delicious appetizer Famous Cesar salad- order the whole plate - they come to your table and make it fresh in front of you Service (5/5): Our server and salad tosser waiter was awesome. They had great attitudes and took pleasure in doing their work. Ambiance (4.5/5): A bit old school inside but it brings out a classy feel with a causal atmosphere. read more

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Caesar salad ON POINT. Tiramisu martini ON POINT. Everything else, I was disappointed. Just fyi, employees don't really speak English and we didn't speak Spanish so there were some miscommunications on how much servings of Cesar salad we wanted for the table. We each wanted salad for ourselves, but they only brought 1 portion for 4 people.. Which is fine. We can order more. Just FYI, for 1 portion, you get 5 lettuce leaves Lol Server brought free bread with garlic spread- can't go wrong with that! Cesar salad was the best thing I've had. They do put anchovies but you don't taste that at all. Tiramisu martini was so great that we each order two!! Best I've had! We also had two different steaks here and they were meh. I would skip everything else but the salad and their drinks! read more

Restaurante Caesar's - Cesar salad 1 portion - Salad Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

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Second time coming here and the food is amazing! The service is first class and the staff is very professional. I love the ambience and the memorabilia on the walls it definitely gives it the downtown feel. A must try is the the Caesar Salad - table presentation. It's definitely a fun experience and it's truly delicious. read more

Restaurante Caesar's - Salad Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

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Amazing food in Baja, a must place to eat. I been there now 8 times. Love it. Briant Benson read more

Food is average 6 out of 10 Service subpar 4 out of 10 Hosted friends for dinner Saturday night and they wanted to try Caesar's original restaurant. Somewhat crowded at 7:30pm and told the wait was over 30 minutes. But I quickly noticed people slipping the doorman tips and they got seated within minutes. So I do the same and less than three minutes we had a table! Whatever, it's Mexico. Of course we tried the Caesar salad. The menu has two offerings: one made in the kitchen the other with an up charge for preparation table side. I requested four Caesar salads and pointed to the lower price on the menu because I did not see the point of having it made tableside. Regardless of my request, the waiter came out and made it at the table and we were charged an extra $1.50 per salad....So be it. I just wanted my guests to be happy. Salad was overdressed however. They also used raw eggs, which in Mexico makes me nervous because there, eggs are not pasteurized nor refrigerated. We also ordered escargot and spicy octopus to share. Both done well. Knowing from experience escargot come preprocessed in a can and are stuffed into sanitized shells with herb laden butter. I was pleased with the flavors of the butter. The baby pulpo or octopus was delicious as well. Our main courses were 2 prime rib dinners (both way too salty to eat) and 2 pasta dishes. After our hot appetizers were cleared the ladies excused themselves to use the restroom. They asked the waiter where it was and left the table. Before they even got to the restroom our entrees were delivered. I told the server that the ladies would not return for another 5 minutes or so and to please keep the food from getting cold. He disappeared and never came back. That made me mad. Typical gringo disrespect. Our food was not served very warm to begin with and by the time the ladies returned the food was barely warm at all. Not to put a damper on the evening nothing was said about the food or service. Not once did our waiter return to check on us. No one ate more than half of their meals either. Poor service and unprofessional. But the kicker came when I asked for the check. I paid the bill in pesos with just enough to cover the amount and was planning to leave a cash tip. But since there was no check holder to put the tip in, I thought I'd make the waiter wait on me while I excused myself to use the restroom. It is I'll-mannered to let your invited guests see how much the check is and the tip. While I was away the waiter had the nerve to tell my Mexican friends in Spanish that I was expected to leave a minimum 10% tip for service. My friends said he made them think I was a cheap gringo and that I was not going to tip him! So when I returned and heard this, I was really put off. How unprofessional and embarrassing. When the waiter was passing by I grabbed his arm and in perfect Spanish told him how rude and unprofessional he was. To embarrass me in front of my Mexican friends like that because I am a gringo has no place in a fine dining establishment and he should be demoted or terminated. My friends said the 2 floor managers were listening as were a couple of tables nearby. Good for them! I hope that the owners read this and take the appropriate actions necessary. Tourists are the heart of their business. The color of our skin or our nationality should not matter. Treat all people with respect, especially in the service industry. read more

On our search for tableside Caesar salad we decided to take a day trip to Tijuana for this unforgettable experience. The chef comes to your table with a large bowl of fresh ingredients, and prepares the salad in front of you. The escargots at Caesar's are also delicious. They are cooked with garlic butter, and served in a sizzling plate. The escargots are tender and flavorful, and the garlic butter is the perfect accompaniment. read more

Restaurante Caesar's - Salad Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

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you can't come to TJ and not try a caesar salad at the hotel that made it famous! It's my second time entertaining a friend south of the border and each time I've enjoyed sharing a large Caesar Salad with them before kicking off our day of a TJ taco walking tour. The large Caesar is still quite small, so if you're hankering for a real salad portion - go big or go home. Be sure to be at your seat when your salad is made so you can see it in action... and see just how much EVOO goes into one serving! read more

Restaurante Caesar's - Large Caesar - grande ensalada - Salad Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

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