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    Café Gardenia

    4.3 (20 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Alejandra H.

    Day: Sunday Place: small, love decor Service: not really good, took time to let us in, did not advised us there was a ramp to pull up the stroller ( 2 babies) had to lift stroller by the stairs. Asked for coffee has to request for silverware, and waiters seemed overwhelmed. Food: Ok, nothing amazing. Example order waffles with strawberry and banana, waffles are from Costco ( I buy the same). Price: High for breakfast. 1 omelet, 1 chilaquiles, 1 order of waffles, 2 coffees and 2 small desserts over $700 Pesos

    Marcos C.

    My first time there was over the weekend. It's a hidden gem. The food is great! And the staff is absolutely friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is chill. I would go back.

    Margot A.

    Really good food! We had the Greek omelettes. Served with these delicious blue tortillas that have the best texture and taste! We had an americano on the rocks and a cafe latte and both very flavorful.... snot to mention the beautiful and delicious desserts!!!! They are very pretty and presented elegantly! We had a baklava and the guava cheesecake that has a unique flavor and very light fluffy texture!!! We were very pleased!!! Definitely coming back and bringing friends!!!

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    Ingrid M.

    Every time I come to Baja California I have to go eat at Cafe Gardenia this is a great place for breakfast and dessert and they also have the best cafe de olla.

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    Roosevelt M.

    Super good service great, attentive, generous, kind waiter also drink mocha witch was good, tortillas de nopal.

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    3 months ago

    Muy rica comida, el lugar está pequeño pero muy agradable, el servicio de lo mejor y muy amables.

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    3 years ago

    Buen servicio, buen sabor de la comida, ambiente cómodo para platicar y desayunar con amigas.

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    Best desserts I've ever had... food was tasty and excellent but those desserts are just too much!!!

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    Marenca - Mulli y Teotihuacán

    Marenca

    4.5(276 reviews)
    1.0 kmZona Río
    $$

    If you are looking for a different type of place for breakfast in Tijuana, you will discover the…read morename, Marenca. The Zona Rio location has a small dining area, that is very popular with both the locals and visitors. It is easy to see why. Their menu does not over dose on the standard morning and afternoon items that you would find anyplace. However, this is the first restaurant I've been to in Tijuana, that does not have an English menu.... so I had to labor through the Spanish menu. But, they do have unique dishes, thus making the visit adventurous, because it is difficult to choose. I went back and forth, and finally settled for their 3-egg omelet with asparagus and sheep cheese. It came with refried beans, strings of carrots and beets, small fired up tostadas and fresh tortillas (both blue and yellow corn). A small side of soggy chilaquiles was also served. A small flavorful salsa tray is also provided with 3 options, ranging from mild to hot. The asparagus spears were thin, cut up into small pieces and sautéed with mild spices. The outer egg covering soft and not overdone. If anything, there was too much sheep cheese, in certain portions of the omelet. I say this because it was an asparagus omelet, and it, instead of the cheese, should have been the star. Still, it did not take away from the other commendable aspects of the complete entree and its accompaniments. Before the meal, a small refreshing fruit plate is served. Coffee and overall service here, was mucho excellente.

    I've visited Marenca several times throughout the years. They're located in the busy area of Zona…read moreRio. They have their own designated parking, which is nice, as sometimes parking may be an issue in town. The parking attendant welcomes you and lets you know where to park. You are immediately greeted when you walk in. I typically visit for a late lunch. The restaurant has a cozy feel. The staff are attentive and friendly. The presentation of the food is nice and it tastes good. Some of the dishes that I have tried are: Tarahumara (portobello omelet), Xitomatl (entomatadas), Huichol (chilaquiles con cecina), Mulli (mole Oaxaqueño), Teotihuacán (chilaquiles con chorizo y huevo), and Coyoltzin (puntas de filete). My favorite has been the Coyoltzin because the meat is tender and juicy. I also love that they bring salsas to the table. I like the chiles with oil and vinegar that they make. Overall, a great place to have breakfast or lunch with friends and family.

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    La Espadaña - Budín de Pan

    La Espadaña

    4.4(307 reviews)
    1.0 km
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    Found this place, thanks to Yelp…read more We crossed over to droop off my parents and wanted a place that served food but that we could sit down and talk. We had a 15 minute wait before we were sat at our table. As soon as we sat down, we had coffee cups ready and regular coffee or Cafe de olla ready to be served. Our Server was amazing. He made sure we were comfortable, and asked if we had any questions on the menu. We ordered the queso fundido to start, chilaquiles and tamales everything was great! I can't wait to go back and try the lunch/dinner menu. The place was very busy but the place was filled with good vibes and great energy.

    This is our favorite place to eat in Tijuana. It can get crowded and I don't know if they take…read morereservations. I had someone call from our hotel and we got right in and there was a line outside. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is all great. Their breakfast goes from American eggs and bacon with the best potatoes to wonderful burrito type breakfast items. Their menudo is great and they have great Mexican meats as well. Lunch and dinner is about the same. They make Mexican style fish and steak that is just perfect every time. All of their Mexican dishes are just wonderful. You can't go wrong. They even have bottled water--never drink the water there, just don't. They have the best rice and beans. The service is great. They make you feel right at home and even if you don't speak Spanish, most speak English and you will figure it out because they will help you. The prices are fair for what you get. At dinner I consider it fine dining. It is all good and you will be happy. The place is also clean and super comfortable.

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    Telefónica Gastro Park - Sangria and Jolly Rancher Sour Beer.

    Telefónica Gastro Park

    4.6(318 reviews)
    1.1 kmZona Centro
    $$

    What a Vibe! From Craft Beers and Tomahawk Steaks to simple…read moresnacks and chips, If you can't find something here that you like, you're hopeless! And their BBQ selections should not be missed. Be aware that the prices throughout the complex are closer to the prices in Los Angeles. From the $6usd grilled cheese sandwiches to the $9.50usd base cocktails/well drinks depending on currency exchange rates. And the Valet is $4usd

    We decided to try this place due to the good reviews, but I have to say we were very disappointed…read more Good: * The choices and food very diverse. * The environment was OK. * The wine, selection and beer IPA sour beer was good. * Good aesthetics inside. * Valet parking. Bad: * Very, very hard to find a table. * The food prices are very expensive for the quality of mediocre food and drinks. * We only ordered six pieces of oysters and two shrimp tostadas. It took over 30 minutes to get our food. It took too long. * The Customer service while ordering food was so bad it seemed like they didn't even care about our order. * I feel bad for the waiters and waitresses delivering food because they were running around looking for the numbers on the table. I know that it can be very frustrating and chaotic. * Not a good place for large parties due to the very limited seating. * Not very children friendly, more for an adult environment. * But the worst of it was the parking, it was very bad and hard to find, you might have to park more than two blocks away to find any parking. Conclusions: we were very disappointed and not a good experience. Most likely we will not be coming back.

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