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    Ambar

    5.0 (1 review)
    InexpensiveTapas Bars, Beer Bar
    Closed 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    El Tigre Bar - Coming out the bar

    El Tigre Bar

    4.2(12 reviews)
    0.0 kmZona Río
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    Of all the bars I've hit up in Tijuana, this has been my favorite. The vibe is Puro Harcor!…read more Located inside Plaza Fiesta, it's one of the 1st bars you'll see when entering the plaza. Beer bar only and they have a few drink concoctions as well. Very rock n roll so be sure to wear your leather jacket. Your ass will be a tourist in the beautiful city of Tijuana so your leather fanny pack should suffice. They have several beers on tap. Flights are available. They have bar food but save your appetite for the tacos & hotdog stands right out side. Your Homegirl, Violy

    This probably became my favorite dive-bar in la plaza fiesta. It takes me back to the days when I…read moreused to go to shows on every weekend and listen to loud drums, loud guitars, loud singing... and, well just loud punk music. As soon as you enter you can see the artwork all over the walls. Which consists of concert posters, stickers, graffiti art, people's writings, etc. The time I came here they had a corner reserved for the band and in the front there were no chairs, so if you wanted to see the band you'd have to be standing up, which is optimal for this type of thing. When you make your way back to the bar area, you can see the menu is VERY simple, no fancy drinks on sight. They even give you your drink in a red solo cup (so rock and roll) If you're a girl reading this, avoid the restroom unless it's an absolute emergency. There is no privacy and no toilet paper. I'm curious to see how it is without a band playing, will definitive have to make another trip back.

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    Fauna

    Fauna

    3.9(19 reviews)
    0.0 kmZona Río
    $$

    Excellent experience here, highly recommend a stop by. I went with my mom and grandmother, who both…read moredon't eat too much and we ordered one tasting menu, a pork dish, and the charred cabbage dish. Everything was awesome, so I'm glad we got the tasting menu to try many of the menu items. At the end, we had enough food that I had breakfast in the morning from the leftovers. The service was excellent, the staff were always on point to change your dishes and utensils at the right pacing, often refolded our napkins without us even noticing, the staff are knowledgeable in helping you choose what to order and importantly preventing you from ordering too much, which we almost did! Our waiter was awesome, I wish we caught his name. The only slight nit is that my water glass wasn't refilled frequently, but everything was already above and beyond my expectations. One tip I would suggest if you are going with a few people is to figure out which dishes are not on the tasting menu so that you can opt to order fewer tasting menu courses and instead order a few dishes not on the tasting menu. So many items stood out, it's hard to keep track. The many seafood dishes were awesome, but I particularly liked the oysters (with amazing added flavor), the scallop dish was excellent, the cucumber (aguachile) sashimi dish was amazing, the grilled cabbage had a delicious sauce of puréed cabbage, great sauce for the fish collar, and the sesame ice cream dessert was layered with awesome flavor and textures! If ordering a la carte, things that caught my eye but didn't live up to expectations were the duck tostada (I expected juicy duck breast, but it was some sort of fillamentous duck preparation). And of course the setting. I loved the communal dining experience as it was fun getting to know and chat with new people. The actual restaurant felt kind of magical...a sort of tribal Tulum vibe in the middle of the desert, with a lot of flame-lit and warm lighting tones. It was super cute to see cats roaming around outside the restaurant...and if you are so fortunate to go at night...the stars are breathtaking given how little light pollution is in the area. I think if you go during sunlight you may be able to walk around their garden a bit as well. Cocktails were good for US standards, average for Mexico standards. Walked out the door ordering 2 entrees, 1 tasting menu, and 1 cocktail paying $200 for 3 people (albeit 2 with smaller stomachs) and enough leftovers for a breakfast for 1 person. I love this place and would absolutely return and recommend!

    We visited during one of the hottest weekends of the summer, and unfortunately the experience…read moredidn't live up to its reputation or its price point. Although the setting is attractive, we were seated outdoors with very little ventilation. The main issue was flies throughout the meal, landing on food and drinks, which made dining pretty uncomfortable. While the restaurant appears to aim for eco-friendly practices, the restrooms had a strong odor and did not feel well maintained. Service was another disappointment. Despite the busy atmosphere, the attention level felt mediocre. Ultimately, while the location has potential, the food quality and wine pairings did not feel aligned with the premium pricing. I'd recommend considering other local spots that offer a stronger overall dining experience

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