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"Classy" places in Tijuana to take my wife

Ken Cooke - 4-1-2011 at 04:25 PM

Does anyone know Tijuana well enough to suggest a good restaurant or diversion in Tijuana? I would like for her and I to walk across the border to spend a nice day via Taxi.

Thanks,

-Ken

BajaGringo - 4-1-2011 at 04:52 PM

Here are some of my personal favorites:

Cheripan
La Diferencia
Villa Saverios
La Querencia
La Escondida
Chan's Cuisine

A Couple More

Gypsy Jan - 4-1-2011 at 05:09 PM

Mision 19, Javier Plascencia's new restaurant and currently the "hottest" place in town.

For nostalgia, Caesar's Restaurant, also by Javier Plascencia, newly renovated and revitalized.

David K - 4-1-2011 at 05:11 PM

Cien Aņos... but maybe they are gone?

How about Palma Azul.. authentic Baja California specialties?

That was back in 2004.

I Wanted to Mention Cien Anos Also

Gypsy Jan - 4-1-2011 at 07:37 PM

But I haven't heard anything or been there for a long time.

I am pretty sure Palma Azul is closed.

tripledigitken - 4-1-2011 at 07:42 PM

For a classy pick, I would agree with Ron.......Villa Saverios is outstanding. Hard to find a more classy dining room in TJ than that one. The food, last time we were there, was excellent. Tell your bride that they dress up there!

Ken

(I too was a fan of Cien Anos, but it has been 8-10 years since we were there and they may have folded.)

AmoPescar - 4-3-2011 at 01:37 PM

Hi There Ken...

Check out this story from the SD U/T Bulldog edition on Saturday...

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/apr/01/the-culinary-...

Sounds like 'El Taller' might be a good choice to try. Very popular with the locals.


Hope you enjoy yourselves!


Miguelamo :yes: :bounce: :tumble:

[Edited on 4-3-2011 by AmoPescar]

DENNIS - 4-3-2011 at 02:48 PM

Why doncha take your ol' lady to church?

Colombianas are in a perpetual fashion competition

Ken Cooke - 4-3-2011 at 07:36 PM

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Originally posted by tripledigitken
Tell your bride that they dress up there!

Ken


Don't worry, my wife isn't an American woman.:!:

yellowklr - 4-3-2011 at 07:48 PM

Saverios..........When my wife and I were dating we went there often....
I also love Los Arcos for Mariscos

Ken Cooke - 4-4-2011 at 05:08 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by yellowklr
I also love Los Arcos for Mariscos


Los Arcos rocks!!:bounce:

Sofia Vergara Said in an Interview

Gypsy Jan - 4-4-2011 at 06:06 PM

"I am a Columbian! We put on full make up to give birth!"

805gregg - 4-5-2011 at 07:49 AM

Isn't that an oxymarooon?

jeans - 4-9-2011 at 08:34 AM

La Differencia gets my vote. Had a wonderful experience there with Carol & Hugh Kramer of Discover Baja.

Breakfast or Lunch I go to Restaurant La Espadana (sorry, no tilde) just down the street.

DENNIS - 4-9-2011 at 09:29 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by jeans
(sorry, no tilde)


Hold down the ALT Key and do 164 on the calculator pad..... ņ
165 for Caps..... Ņ

I'll bet you knew this......

Ken Cooke - 4-9-2011 at 10:02 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
"I am a Columbian! We put on full make up to give birth!"


This is the truth. When you get more than two Colombianas together, the competition begins. Its really funny to watch.:yes:

BajaGringo - 4-9-2011 at 11:22 AM

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Originally posted by bajaeng
A couple of years ago I was taken to some Argentinean restaurant near a cluster of nice places in TJ ... it was very good and had a very nice atmosphere. The only problem was they suggested I try their "special house drink" and I did, but it came in a little pitcher and after finishing it I practically had to be carried out and I lost memory of what the name of the place was. They also had some weird orange salsa which they warned me to be careful with, so I did the opposite thinking I can handle anything and that stuff was actually painful for a good 30 minutes (the special house drink got rid of the pain) Does anyone possibly have an idea where this place is in TJ? I'd love to go back, but I'll be more careful next time.


That would be Cheripan.
Quote:
Originally posted by 805gregg
Isn't that an oxymarooon?


Nothing personal but I haven't seen a positive post from you in a long time. Somebody run over your dog or something? Pop a cold one and look on the bright side for a change. You're going to die of stomach ulcers or high blood pressure with that outlook...

drarroyo - 4-9-2011 at 11:25 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by 805gregg
Isn't that an oxymarooon?


somebody call for a dick!?

JESSE - 4-9-2011 at 11:46 AM

I did the whole tour a couple weeks back. My favorite was hands down Caesars in revolucion, great food, great old Tijuana feel to it, and great old school service. Saverios in my opinion wasn't as sharp as in the past. Casa Plasencia doing great. El Taller was so not worth it. Cienaņos has lost its way, and la querencia is pretty good. Cheripan is fake fake fake to me, average food, but nice decor if your 20 yrs old. I do agree Mission 19 is the hottest ticket in town.

Ken Cooke - 4-9-2011 at 01:10 PM

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Originally posted by JESSE
I did the whole tour a couple weeks back. My favorite was hands down Caesars in revolucion, great food, great old Tijuana feel to it, and great old school service. Saverios in my opinion wasn't as sharp as in the past. Casa Plasencia doing great. El Taller was so not worth it. Cienaņos has lost its way, and la querencia is pretty good. Cheripan is fake fake fake to me, average food, but nice decor if your 20 yrs old. I do agree Mission 19 is the hottest ticket in town.


Thanks for your opinions - It is good to hear from people with differing points of view.

BajaHawk - 4-9-2011 at 10:24 PM

The San Diego UT just did an article on nice places to eat in TJ. You can probably find it if you search Sign on San Diego.