With food halls being all the rage in hip cities like SF, NYC, Chicago, LA, etc... it's very cool…read more(and admittedly surprising) to see a movement happening on Revolutión in Tijuana as well.
Though not as sprawling as the operations mentioned above, you'll find an undercurrent of younger chefs and bartenders collaborating an a fun concept right off one of Tijuana's most infamous thoroughfares. From truffles to savory empanadas to craft beer bars, they've got their bases covered. Regarding the latter, Barrica 9 might be one of the few bars specializing in craft beer anywhere in the immediate proximity.
Taking a page out of their neighbors to the north, this place could fit in nicely in a neighborhood like South Park or North Park, San Diego. A crevice of a space, they have upwards of 30 different bottles you can try, as well as a few craft beers on tap. They even feature a handful of Tijuana microbrews that you won't find anywhere north of the border, so it was great to see the trend that's been fire in the states crossing international lines.
If this is a sign of things to come, Revolutión Boulevard just might transition from a sinful place of decadence for 18 year old coeds, and more of a respectful destination for gourmands and fans of quality food and drink alike.
