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    Café La Especial

    4.4 (34 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Complimentary chips & salsa
    Anu M.

    When my husband and I came here for dinner on a Sunday we got seated immediately. It wasn't overly crowded, but there were a few patrons. For drinks, we ordered a margarita and a freshly squeezed orange juice. Both were good. We were served complimentary chips & two varieties of salsa. The salsas were good, one was spicy and the other was milder. The chips were way too oily though, didn't like them. For entrees, we ordered #5 (tacos al vapor with beans and guacamole) and #1 (enchilada, Taco and tamale). Both the dishes were just okay. The tacos were too oily. Overall, decent food, but nothing that will make you wanna come back for more.

    What dinner for two cost.
    Estebam F.

    The arracheta special is the way to go. The meat is so juicy and so good. It's only like $9.00.

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    G. G.

    This was the anchor restaurant, down the stairs, from the taco take out window on Ave. Revolucion from 1952 to 2009 ( See YouTube, Adios Café La Especial ). It was always one of my favorite restaurants in T.J. and I was very disappointed when they closed. I tried the new location today, owned by the same family, and it is still very good and inexpensive. The Mexican food at the old location was always consistent and good and it tastes as I remember it. Typical Mexican faire, they also serve breakfast and offer full bar.

    Eddy I.

    Best spot to eat in Tijuana. The tacos so vapor are a must try. This spot gives you a high end restaurant experience without breaking your wallet

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    Food is delicious and the service is very friendly and attentive. The ambiance is old style Mexico with live music in the afternoons

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    !Los mejores tacos dorados en la Zona Gastronómico, ese! ¡Viva la corazón de Tijuana!

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    This place has terrific food feel as if your grandmother is in the kitchen cooking again excellent.

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    I still remember the tacos al vapor from those days--they were unforgettable!

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    4.5(278 reviews)
    0.8 kmZona Río
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    Favorites place in Tijuana !!!!!! I absolutely loved my…read morefood. You can really taste all the freshness in every dish. I love the attention to detail. I really hope that they bring back their full menu. Service is always amazing shadow to all the amazing employees. You guys truly make the experience of going to this restaurant, what it is. Ambience is what you can imagine. Very calm and great place to have lunch or dinner or even breakfast.

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