Dax's Guidebook
Food Scene
If you are a Ramen or Sushi lover, this is the place. Great Vibe, Music, outdoor patio, great service
14 locals recommend
Saketori-Ya
7 Av. TapachulaIf you are a Ramen or Sushi lover, this is the place. Great Vibe, Music, outdoor patio, great service
Great Morning Breakfast. outside dining and walking distance from the condo
10 locals recommend
Mantequilla
398 Av. TapachulaGreat Morning Breakfast. outside dining and walking distance from the condo
Guadalupe
Mexico's Winery. Great Restaurants and Wine.
Los Arcos Restaurant
great restaurant to enjoy some seafood, drinks, and music
EL MUSEO Aqui Empieza la Patria
506 Avenida Revoluciónone of the oldest bars in Tijuana
directly located under the TJ Arc
The Home of the very first Caesar's Salad. I must try. great food.
I recommend the risotto
70 locals recommend
Caesar's In Tijuana
8190 Av. RevoluciónThe Home of the very first Caesar's Salad. I must try. great food.
I recommend the risotto
hungry for lobster?
this port is filled with Lobster Restaurants.
I recommend you choose the ones closets to the Ocean
274 locals recommend
Puerto Nuevo
hungry for lobster?
this port is filled with Lobster Restaurants.
I recommend you choose the ones closets to the Ocean
indoor batting cages and golfing
great for kids and adults with a full bar, bar food and music.
Mulligan's Tijuana
10387 Boulevard Agua Calienteindoor batting cages and golfing
great for kids and adults with a full bar, bar food and music.
great upscale looking restaurant
food and service are always good.
casual dress is fine
13 locals recommend
BODEGA 8
great upscale looking restaurant
food and service are always good.
casual dress is fine
another great restaurant that is always crowded.
don't be alarmed by people with private security there. many government people go there and other business owners.
casual dress is fine
12 locals recommend
Lorenza Restaurant
another great restaurant that is always crowded.
don't be alarmed by people with private security there. many government people go there and other business owners.
casual dress is fine
La Cayetana Tijuana
Great Restaurant and Bar
Food Is Great
Cabanna Restaurant
great casual restaurant
full bar
great service
Great Beach Bar to stop at in playas if you want some food drink and music. outdoor patio and about 10mins from Rosarito if you're headed in the direction
there is also one close to the condo in gallerias.
both have karaoke 🎤 on Thursday nights
La Cerve
18015 Av de los InsurgentesGreat Beach Bar to stop at in playas if you want some food drink and music. outdoor patio and about 10mins from Rosarito if you're headed in the direction
there is also one close to the condo in gallerias.
both have karaoke 🎤 on Thursday nights
Reyes Salón Cantina
4501 Blvd. Agua CalienteGreat Cantina with Full Bar and DJ at night
Mr pampas do brasil
1900 AeropuertoAll you can eat Brazilian Steakhouse.
usually $24/person
Alma Verde
19 Av. HipódromoGreat Healthy Restaurant walking distance from the condo
Pancake Place
11999 Av. HipódromoGreat Place from Breakfast
Great Restaurant in Valle De Guadalupe (wine country in Mexico)
about an hour from the condo
90 locals recommend
Deckmans
Great Restaurant in Valle De Guadalupe (wine country in Mexico)
about an hour from the condo
Great Restaurant and Winery in Valle De Guadalupe
34 locals recommend
King and Queen Cantina Valle de Guadalupe
Great Restaurant and Winery in Valle De Guadalupe
Rooftop Sushi and Bar overlooking all of TJ
Pool and Jacuzzi as well.
A must try
6 locals recommend
Sushi En La Azotea
10902 Paseo de los HéroesRooftop Sushi and Bar overlooking all of TJ
Pool and Jacuzzi as well.
A must try
Fin.ca
904 Boulevard Agua CalienteGreat Restaurant Close To The Condo
Rooftop Bar on the weekends
A Great food court with many of the local restaurants to choose from. you can order from any of them all from your table.
Saturday and Sunday, they Generally have a small farmers market
6 locals recommend
The Park
4210-3 Paseo del CentenarioA Great food court with many of the local restaurants to choose from. you can order from any of them all from your table.
Saturday and Sunday, they Generally have a small farmers market
Finca Altozano
Km 83 EjidoAnother great restaurant in Valle de Guadalupe
Restaurant and Winery in Valle de Guadalupe.
several restaurants on the one property and Music all day.
great and very full on the weekends
102 locals recommend
Casa FRIDA Valle de Gpe
s/n Rancho San MarcosRestaurant and Winery in Valle de Guadalupe.
several restaurants on the one property and Music all day.
great and very full on the weekends
Mariscos Negro Durazo Zona Río
9190 Blvrd Gral Rodolfo Sánchez TaboadaGreat Seafood Restaurant
Banda Music
This place will get VERY loud
La Esperanza BajaMed
3 México 3Great Restaurant in Valle De Guadalupe
Tito's
#605 P.º Estrella del MarA great place in Playas de Tijuana for seafood (mariscos)
Up for some Italian or Pizza with some wine, take a walk from the condo to this amazing restaurant
7 locals recommend
Restaurant Merlot Bistro
3 Av. TapachulaUp for some Italian or Pizza with some wine, take a walk from the condo to this amazing restaurant
Are you a beer drinker including many craft beers?
42 Taps and 300 bottles or more...
18 locals recommend
BCB Tasting Room
10335 C. OrizabaAre you a beer drinker including many craft beers?
42 Taps and 300 bottles or more...
Origen Argentino
3151 Escuadrón 201Great Restaurant for some steak and wine
El Copeo
Sn Av. RevoluciónSports Bar and Club. Bar food music and good times.
CASH ONLY
Another Amazing Lobster Restaurant
Outside Patio Looking At The Beach.
15mins Past Puerto Neuvo
26 locals recommend
Dmytri's Original La Fonda Resturant
Km. 59.5 Escenica Tijuana-EnsenadaAnother Amazing Lobster Restaurant
Outside Patio Looking At The Beach.
15mins Past Puerto Neuvo
Verde y Crema
CuartaNice Restaurant In the TJ Downtown Area
Sightseeing
Rosarito
Beaches, Bars, Restaurants
Tijuana's Famous Landmark
location en Centro and on revolution street where you will find many bars, shops, and restaurants
6 locals recommend
Tijuana Arch
728 Av. RevoluciónTijuana's Famous Landmark
location en Centro and on revolution street where you will find many bars, shops, and restaurants
Paseo Chapultepec
10387 Blvd. Agua CalienteAn open mall type area with many bars and restaurants
open mall type area with restaurants, shops, bars, a movie theatre, Walmart and more
54 locals recommend
Galerías Hipódromo
open mall type area with restaurants, shops, bars, a movie theatre, Walmart and more
Plaza Rio Tijuana
96 P.º de los HéroesOpen Mall area to do shopping
Great Beach Town To Visit
Many shops, restaurants, bars, clubs
Boat tours and deep seafishing
157 locals recommend
Ensenada
Great Beach Town To Visit
Many shops, restaurants, bars, clubs
Boat tours and deep seafishing
Tijuana Cultural Center
9350 P.º de los HéroesA great place to see some history of Tijuana, Mexico
When Traveling within Mexico, to save usually hundreds of dollars, sometimes it's best to fly out of TJ airport on Volaris or VIVA areobus
22 locals recommend
Tijuana International Airport
S/N AeropuertoWhen Traveling within Mexico, to save usually hundreds of dollars, sometimes it's best to fly out of TJ airport on Volaris or VIVA areobus
If you are feeling lucky, take a walk from the condo across the street to try your luck on cards, dice, slot machines and dog racing. always a good time at night but open 24/7
20 locals recommend
Caliente Casino Hipódromo
12027 Blvd. Agua CalienteIf you are feeling lucky, take a walk from the condo across the street to try your luck on cards, dice, slot machines and dog racing. always a good time at night but open 24/7
Avenida Revolución
Avenida RevoluciónDowntown Tijuana and a must see.
shops, restaurants and bars
Mercado El Popo
8053 C. Benito Juárez 2daMany great Mexican finds in this market
Home of the Tijuana XOLOS soccer club. just walking distance from the condo
47 locals recommend
Estadio Caliente
12027 Blvd. Agua CalienteHome of the Tijuana XOLOS soccer club. just walking distance from the condo
Night Life
The Woods Bar & Kitchen
3701 SonoraGreat Nightlife Vibe
Thursday - Saturdays are the best days
nice restaurant to go to during the day and have drinks or food with friends while sitting on the beach listening to music
if you're looking for more of a nightlife crowd, this is also the place
318 locals recommend
Papas & Beer
400 Coronadonice restaurant to go to during the day and have drinks or food with friends while sitting on the beach listening to music
if you're looking for more of a nightlife crowd, this is also the place
El Jardín
10387 Boulevard Agua CalienteNice lounge to hang out with friends listen to music and enjoy some drinks.
walking Distance from the house and a nice place to go from drinks and music.
Wednesdays they have a live band at 8pm
Consulado Pub & Grill Hipódromo
walking Distance from the house and a nice place to go from drinks and music.
Wednesdays they have a live band at 8pm
Café del Mundo
Escuadrón 201nice quiet intimate bar with karaoke
Green Witch
9415 Paseo de los Héroesfun bar located in plaza del zapato
There are 2 Papas and Beer.
The most popular is in Rosarito but this one is also a great time surrounded by many other nightlife bars and clubs
116 locals recommend
Papas & Beer Ensenada
335 PrimeraThere are 2 Papas and Beer.
The most popular is in Rosarito but this one is also a great time surrounded by many other nightlife bars and clubs
One of TJ hottest nightclubs.
Always a great time but recommend getting a table
10 locals recommend
EL ALEBRIJE
One of TJ hottest nightclubs.
Always a great time but recommend getting a table
Cavally Antro & Bar
1209 P.º del CentenarioCavally Banda Bar and Club
Licobar
10345 C. OrizabaGreat Bar and Nightlife. Only Open at night.
it's very small and recommend getting a table
Personal Health
Amberes Nails & Spa
19 Avenida HipódromoWalking Distance from the house and great for hair and nails.
Just Throwing this in just in case as things can happen. English Speaking Staff
8 locals recommend
Hospital Ángeles Tijuana
10999 P.º de los HéroesJust Throwing this in just in case as things can happen. English Speaking Staff
Farmacias Roma
Great Place If your looking for medicine or antibiotics
Most you will NOT need a RX
another great place to purchase necessary medicine and antibiotics without a RX
they are all over TJ
Farmacias la Mas Barata
993 Avenida Constituciónanother great place to purchase necessary medicine and antibiotics without a RX
they are all over TJ
Melanie´s Laser
4499 Boulevard General Rodolfo Sánchez TaboadaGreat and Inexpensive place for laser hair removal
+52 664 450 1301
Grocery Stores
Calimax is everything in TJ. one of the popular markets should you want groceries or anything else.
Calimax Rio
2150 P.º de los HéroesCalimax is everything in TJ. one of the popular markets should you want groceries or anything else.
Neighborhoods
This is the area where the condo is located. Safe Neighborhood to walk in during the day and night with no issues
6 locals recommend
Hipodromo Agua Caliente
This is the area where the condo is located. Safe Neighborhood to walk in during the day and night with no issues
Centro
Tourist Area and safe as well
patrolled daily and nighty by police
this is a shoe plaza but immediately next to it is an area filled with bars side by side. best nights Thursday - Saturday
31 locals recommend
Plaza Del Zapato
9450 Erasmo Castellanos Q.this is a shoe plaza but immediately next to it is an area filled with bars side by side. best nights Thursday - Saturday
Guadalupe
Baja Wineries and Restaurants
City advice
Ways to save
Dollars or Pesos
it's generally best to use pesos when in Mexico as it will stretch your money a bit further
most places will also take ATM and Credit Cards. MOST will NOT take AMEX
Getting around
Uber
Uber in mexico is VERY affordable and a great way to get around the city
If you want a personal driver for the day, please let me know and I can make the arrangements
Ways to save
Uber Vs Taxi
DEFINITELY the cheaper way around TJ is Uber
Ways to save
Medications and Antibiotics
most antibiotics do not require a prescription here in Mexico. If you need to purchase any type of medicine you can do so at Roma pharmacies or Mas Barrata pharmacies which is MUCH cheaper.
Crossing the border with these medications should not be an issue as long as you do not have mass quantities.
Customs and culture
Dealing With Police
it's customary unfortunately to be bothered by police while driving and sometime walking.
don't let this scare you.
police are here to bother you only for money but at times get nasty in doing so.
remain calm and polite and generally sliding them cash behind your ID will make many problems go away.
Getting around
Valle De Guadalupe (Wine Country)
Valle is about an hour from the condo.
here are some recommendations:
- Vineyards:
Decantos
La Lomita,
Finca La Carrodilla,
Vena Cava,
Monte Xanic,
Las Nubes,
Adobe Guadalupe,
Wine factory,
Montefiori,
Bruma,
Lechuza,
- Restaurants en Valle:
RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED
. Olivia (grill)
. King and Queens
. Fauna en Bruma
. Finca Altozano (grill)
. Laja (menu degustativo)
. Adobe guadalupe food truck de tapas
. Deckmans (grill)
. Troika en vena cava (food truck)
. Cocina de doña esthela (desayunos)
. Tre Galline (italiano)
. La Esperanza (grill)
. Casa Frida
. La Just
Customs and culture
Taking Alcohol Across The Border
customs and border protection does not mind taking liquor home.
as a rule of thumb, each traveler is aloud 2 liters on their person.
Getting around
Hired Personal Transportation
if you prefer to have a driver take you around Tijuana on your visit here, please advise and I can make arrangements.
very low rates and safe and reliable service