Girlfriend and I had to bring our dog to the vet in Playas, so I looked around to see if there were…read moreany places where we could stop by for some breakfast. El Gran Yo Soy is a pretty unassuming place. I'd call it a hole in the wall. Not that it's a bad thing, quite the opposite. I favor that type of setting, and this place did not disappoint. I went with the El Gran Yo Soy omelette and my girlfriend went for some chilaquiles con huevo and also requested that they add chicken as a topping; they happily obliged. Both dishes were excellent, and I would totally have the omelette again. All the flavors were balanced and the chipotle sauce was a nice touch to tie it all together. The chilaquiles were crispy and flavorful, with a good amount of heat. Service was great! The waitstaff did a good job keeping my coffee and our waters topped off and were overall very attentive.

My guy picked this place out and it was soo good! I had Chilaquiles con Huevo and my guy had El…read moreGran de Soy Omelette. Both were delicious! Everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Tortilla chips were not soggy at all, which is really important to make or break chilaquiles. Would highly recommend coming here if you get a chance. Service was fantastic and the place looked clean (bathroom was a bit janky tho). Definitely worth your money and time to stop here.

Fui por las Carnitas. Pedimos algunas bebidas del bar, no conozco. Estaban bien y pedimos las…read moreCarnitas, que algunas estaban bien, la otra sabía seca. Hay un aparcamiento decente. Excelente servicio al cliente. Nos sentaron rápido. Proporcionaron diferentes tipos de salsa y patatas fritas. En general, iría de nuevo.

Just like an old time Guadalajara restaurant. Go for the tortas ahogadas !…read more Stay for the ragtime piano and mixed cubas.

First time visiting TJ in years and it was so much fun! I love a good food market hall, and I had…read moreno idea Telefónica even existed. It reminds me of some of the big food halls in Los Angeles (Grand Central Market, Haven City, etc.) packed with delicious food and beverage options. Just a quick Uber ride from the border and you can be munching on fresh ceviche and savoring an ice cold glass of house-made sangria. That's exactly what we ordered! I appreciated the option for indoor or outdoor seating. Since it was an extremely hot and humid day, we opted to sit inside, where the fans were a lifesaver. We ordered drinks at the bar inside and then picked up food from one of the several vendors outside. The staff was welcoming and checked on us several times, even offering our group a large table upstairs, which was a considerate touch. From coffee to pastries, sweets, snacks, wine, beer, seafood, pizza, and everything in between, Telefónica is a great way to start or end your day in TJ. Highly recommend checking it out if you're in town!

This place is amazing. Disregard any bad reviews that you may see…read more the truth is they have so many different types of food here, the biggest problem is deciding which one you want to eat. My advice, take a cheap UBER instead of driving as parking is not fast. When you arrive take a walk though quickly to get a lay of the land and see what the options are. Maybe grab a michelada on the way in since the bar is right there. I'd pick one or 2 or 3 places to try as long as what you order fits together. the last thing you'd want to eat would be a taco and a hot dog. BE MINDFUL: Realize you are in Mexico. This place wasn't really made for tourists, it's more of a local spot and it's pretty safe. That being said they don't usually care too much about dealing with complaints. Take breath a little bit Karen and enjoy the experience. The tables are open seating, so maybe while you grab food, send your friend to find a table. they also had a cat there that was so chill and wanted to be pet.

Five stars all the way!!! Amazing food, fresh chips and salsa oh and service that cares the taco…read moreplate was full of flavor and the portions were spot on! Everything tasted good

I'm so mad about this place!! Hubby and I headed down to SD…read moreto get away from the heat in the OC. On the drive, I decided I wanted Mexican food. I picked a place off Google but when we landed there we were not comfortable stopping to park, so we looked again and decided to check out La Puerta not realizing it was in the Gaslight District. I am not a fan of the Gaslight District, which is why I am so mad!! I'm going to HAVE to go back to the Gaslight District!! The food was AMAZING!! I HIGHLY recommend the Potato Flautitas. It's the kind of dish I'm going to dream about, I'm salivating now just thinking about them. I also did the Pick 3 Street Tacos (and actually ordered a 4th). The Ranchero Shrimp and Grilled Veggie were top notch. The Conchinita was recommended by our waiter, and it was interesting, tasty but different. It could have used a little more pickled onion. The only one I would not recommend (shockingly, I thought it would be the easy pass) was the carne asada. It was too greasy. My husband ordered a carne asada quesadilla and said the same, it was too wet and soaked through the tortilla. But there were no many other delightful options, I would say just don't go traditional. But honestly my favorite thing on the plate was the side dish rajas con crema, seriously, that alone is going to drag me down to the Gaslight District. I'm even considering going to a Padres game just for the excuse. I'm salivating again! As for our waiter, Colin, he was fantastic. Very informative, made great suggestions and seemed genuinely pleased by our satisfaction. He was smiling the whole time, friendly and stayed very present. I highly recommend you get yourself through the door at La Puerta and sit down for a meal ASAP. (We ate the food so fast I forgot to take pictures.)

Customer service was great They were very attentive. The food was a solid 4/5, the rice was very…read morewell flavored. The ambiance is a 5/5 because the music is not too loud to the point were you have 2o raise your voice to talk over it and the decor really made it feel like we were in Mexico,

Had carne asada fries- they're loaded with the works (guacamole, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo)…read more Great authentic atmosphere

It's been awhile & I gladly like to update my review here up to 4 stars! One of my fav taco shops…read morein SD. At first I gave them a great review & last time not so great due to prices & portions. Well now over the years their prices are better than other taco shops & portions have gotten bigger. Tho they only have 3 tacos on the menu, Carne Asada, Birria, Adobada, they are good & they have one of the better Birria soup/broth in SD. Their carne asada is one of the best in SD, so juicy & soft I love it, their Birria taco is good too but I prefer their order of Birria or broth & their Adobada is ok just a bit too marinated for me. They also have burritos, tortas & Mullitas & I recommend the Carne Asada form in those because I believe they have one of the best Carne Asada meats in SD. The customer service is really good, cooks are cool & fast & the girls on the register are really nice & the place is always clean. And you know the best part, they have a dispensary/weed store next door so you can buy a joint & go smoke a joint in your car & then walk here & get a few tacos & Birria broth, now that's a perfect breakfast or lunch, tacos & weed go hand & hand baby :) Overall a good little hole in the wall taco shop if you don't want crazy long lines & good service & good tacos & Birria meat or broth this is your place. I even met the Baseball player Adrain Gonzalez here (you can see in my pics) & had tacos on the table next to him & talked baseball a bit & no I was not high, at that moment. So keep up the good job Poblano's & staff & see you soon amigos :)

Since we were shopping at Home Depot we had to swing by for a quick snack. Authentic street taco…read moreflavor from TJ. Most definitely a MUST try. The hubby had the burrito (smaller than average). I had 2 street tacos. Everything was so flavorful. Quick service & chill vibes. * Burrito Mixto * Quesataco De Birria * Quesataco De Asada #DiningWithTheAndersons #ComidaMexicana #Tacos #tacoselpoblano #YummyGoodness

Food and the vibe is amazing , and if you get Gilberto as a server he will definitely take care of…read moreyou & he's funny he had me and my husband laughing the whole time Such great customer service , we will definitely be back!

We do Taco Tuesday every week. There is usually 12 of us and we always ask for Gilberto. When we…read morearrive he knows all the drinks the 12 of us get and he has it ready for us! I usually get the Chicken Taco salad but I'm very picky so I omit some things. He always remembers exactly what I get! We all love El Torito because we get such good service from Gilberto! We usually bring cookies to share but we like to bring Gilberto his own lol. As long as Gilberto is there we will always come for Taco Tuesday. Oh, and the food is great as well! But, Gilberto is the one who makes our experience at El Torito so great by being so happy and so funny! He's like family to us! We love him!

The food was good…read more However we were told we can only buy water. Then when we asked we were told they were out of cups despite other tables were getting cups of tap water. The group I was with made a joke of it threw out the day but all in all was confused over the experience

We came to Cocina 35 at Liberty Station for the first time to celebrate my husband's birthday and…read morehad such a lovely experience. Dennise seated us and was so kind, she even shared a few of her favorite menu items since it was our first visit. Our server Anelle was great as well. She was friendly, attentive, and helped us pick some really good dishes. We tried the Tacos Dorados de Papa, El Sampler de la Abuela, and La Bomba, and for appetizers the Burrito de Machaca con Frijoles Puercos and the sweet corn tamal (which ended up being my favorite). The food and ambiance were great, but the service from Dennise and Anelle really stood out. They made our birthday brunch feel special.

This restaurant is a monthly stop for my group when we visit Tijuana to run our free medical…read moreclinic. On our most recent stop, we found that the restaurant that was formerly here (Carnitas Y Birria Los Amigos) - was no longer here. After talking to the servers here, we found that the business was sold and this is the new reincarnation. The menu lost some favorites from the previous business such as Menudo, but gained a huge drink menu - which comes in handy when the servers mishear your order and pack a crapton of chili in your tacos! I ordered 2 Tacos with asada, and a burrito with asada, and my order came out within minutes. The food was fresh, the meat portions were generous, and they pack your tacos/burritos full of fresh, tasty, guacamole. There was also a bowl of salsa with CHUNKS of avocado on each table as well. The only downside was that the server must have misheard me when I requested "no spicy", as both my tacos and burritos were probably the spiciest thing I've eaten in a decade. My tongue was burning and the diet coke just made things worse lol. I'll have to be more clear next time we visit. I left feeling satisfied - the best part? My entire meal including my glass bottle of "Coca-cola Light" (which is the Diet Coke south of the border) - was a little under $6 USD. While seating is a bit tighter, they did add some chairs and tables, as well as a "bar" type of area. The restaurant also added another restroom - which is a plus, since the previous restaurant only had one working restroom. Parking is another story - you may have to drive around the block to find some free spots that aren't reserved for businesses. This restaurant is about a 10 minute walk from the pedestrian border crossing at Otay Mesa. Photos included: 1) Menu - they added a drink menu that the previous restaurant didn't have, but they no longer offer Menudo. Note: The prices you see are in pesos, not USD. The exchange rate at the time of my visit was 1 USD = 19 Pesos. 2) My meal: 2x tacos asada and 1x burrito asada.

My god. You have to get the potato. Filled with your favorite meat and covered in cheese. These…read moreguys are the same Tacos Puebla from La Libertad. The avocado salsa is to die for too. If you're stuck on the border send someone down to get some tacos, tortas, potatoes, quesadillas or tostadas. Much letter than tacos Isabel on the corner cart.