Gypsy Jan
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 4275
Registered: 1-27-2004
Member Is Offline
Mood: Depends on which way the wind is blowing
|
|
U.S.-Mexico border - If there is anything that we know about this place, it's that it has plenty of food
From San Diego Red
By Jorge Guevara
"international border crossing between Tijuana and San Diego can be quite an ordeal for many who inhabit the border area, either who live in Tijuana
or San Diego. There many of those who cross the border at dawn, early morning, afternoon or at night, and who all have something in common, which is
that at some point we all get hungry, and if there is anything that we know about this place, it's that it has plenty of food. The following is a list
of recommendations on foods and drinks to have while waiting in the long lines at the border.
Tortas Johnny (meat sandwich)
They are usually found before the lines where people cross on foot, but the people who sell this "torta""can take it to you to your car as well. This
meat sandwich will not only fill you but it is delicious too. It's just what you need while you wait in the car in the evenings. They also have
burritos.
Burritos Roger
Located also to the right of the lanes of the San Ysidro border crossing, right by the pedestrian bridge, there you will be able to find the most
quintessential early morning burritos. Ask for Felipe, he provides everyone with great customer and probably even lighten up you morning.
Churros (Deep fried cinnamon bread sticks)
It doesn't matter from who you buy them from, they all taste delicious. If it's your first time waiting in line at the border, you have to try them,
especially if it is early in the morning or at night. Accompanied with coffee, they are the perfect snack while you wait.
Diablitos
These "diablitos" are the perfect remedy for these hot summer days while you wait in line. It is a mix of ice, traditional Mexican barrel lemon ice
cream, hot chili powder and salt. It rehydrates you; it's spicy and sweetens away the heat.
Tejuino
Lately the weather has been very hot, it's time to try a classic tejuino, this is a typical Mexican drink made by craftsmen who will not tell you what
it is made of. Just know that it is made from corn. It is delicious accompanied with a little bit of lemon and ice. Believe me; they take away the
heat almost in the blink of an eye.
WARNING!!
Avoid eating at the taco stands that are under the pedestrian bridge. Definitely not recommended to eat there.
Also, another place to not eat at that is located in the same area is tacos and tortas "El Hocicon". The stories I've heard of people eating there are
not good."
Jorge.Guevara@sandiegored.com
Omar.Martinez@sandiegored.com
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
—Julius Caesar
|
|
|
MrBillM
Platinum Nomad
Posts: 21656
Registered: 8-20-2003
Location: Out and About
Member Is Offline
Mood: It's a Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah Day
|
|
Anonymous Food
ANYBODY who chooses to purchase prepared foods from a transient street vendor deserves whatever gastrointestinal
revenge might be visited upon them.
|
|
|
Gypsy Jan
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 4275
Registered: 1-27-2004
Member Is Offline
Mood: Depends on which way the wind is blowing
|
|
Choose Your Snacks Wisely
We often buy coffee and churros from where we see the fresh ones coming out of the fryer.
Sealed snacks = OK
Clamato with seafood celery toppings prepared by guys who don't/can't wash their hands because there is no readily available bathroom = NO.
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
—Julius Caesar
|
|
|
BajaBlanca
Select Nomad
Posts: 13205
Registered: 10-28-2008
Location: La Bocana, BCS
Member Is Offline
|
|
Man o man, I am ever so careful about eating anything while waiting in line...we have eaten fresh churros. I have never heard of diablitos or
tejuinos.....hopefully I can source them elsewhere, they sound really tasty.
|
|
|
willardguy
Elite Nomad
Posts: 6451
Registered: 9-19-2009
Member Is Offline
|
|
you folks sure are bolder than me! I stop putting anything in me long before facing that crossing! coffee and churros? oh no!
|
|
|
![[*]](images/xmbforum/default_icon.gif){kind=icon}
