Found this place on Yelp and love it. Not sure what to order bc there weren't any menus but we came here motivated by the tamarind martinis seen on Yelp. We ended up getting a rum version of the tamarind martini and also got tamarind shots. Aside from the tasty drinks, our server Jose was really nice and helpful, and the other guests were just as friendly. They lose one star bc of the occasional cigarette smell. read more

Dandy del Sur - Tamarind shots - Dive Bars Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

My favorite bar in TJ! Get the beef jerky with Clamato juice must try bar snack. Their prices are awesome and their drinks or two!

My friend and I just found this place randomly and believed that we had discovered a hidden gem. After some research, It turns out that we were not the first ones to do so (Aw shucks!). Even Bourdain has been here, which makes me roll my eyeballs. Nonetheless, this is one of the best cocktail lounges to which I have ever been. The staff behaves and dresses professionally. Monica, our bartender, is an experienced mixologist who will make you a Margarita that will remind you why you came to Tijuana. This is not a brew pub or a rowdy Mexican hillbilly bar. This is a low key cocktail lounge that serves BigBoy drinks. The music is not too loud and you can have a pleasant conversation. Behave yourselves, for this is an establishment for ladies and gentlemen only.... read more

I came on a Monday night and this bar was very poorly lit and all the specials were written on unlit chalk boards. The drinks were cheap, heavy on the syrup, and not very strong. The music was coming from a jukebox and the songs were all horrible. I feel that there are better bars in Tijuana to visit than this one. read more

My favorite bar in Tijuana to grab an ice cold Bohemia Oscura. Very crowded and always a fun time.

Best margaritas Ive had so far in tijuana, and Ive been trying to drink the town dry.

Highly recommend this is what you call a bar , a lot of tj locals come here it's a friendly bar not ghetto at all ,service is great and so are drinks: (ask for the astronaut shot ) you have to try it its a crazy experience read more

Dandy del Sur - Dive Bars Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

While you might expect the inside to look like the cantina from Star Wars, Dandy happens to be a pretty friendly dive on a rando street in the TJ. Walking in you can greet the sweet owner (who will remind you of your favorite grandma) and then take a seat at the long bar or one of the many tables strewn about. You'll notice right away that there are drink special signs all over the bar making this a cheap place to kick a few (too many) back. I think each drink (Smirnoff and Casadora) ran us around $2.50 usd. When ordering, don't forget to ask for the wifi password and some of the bar snacks, which are semi-frightening but delicious. They seem even better after a few astronaut shots, which are vodka or tequila chased with salt, sugar and instant coffee. Again, semi-frightening but delicious. Now that you've had a few, toss some $$ into the jukebox and get really greased up for the next few hours (just be cool and tip). We all know where the next stop is after Dandy.... Bonus: 2 extra TV's since my last visit (playing sports) Protip: find the bar cat (she ran away) and I'll buy you a drink (or 7) read more

A great and authentic Tijuana Cantina. It's a place where locals go to relax and yet has a nice blend of occasional Americans as well. Great traditional Mexican bar food, attentive staff and cozy atmosphere. Don't miss Dandy del Sur if you go to Tijuana read more

The place is super cool for locals and tourist. It had a rough look but the people are super cool. Older crowed super chill . Lots or different liquors and plenty of beers. Unique because you can find gems like Remy Martin vsop For 100 pesos . Large selection of congacs , wiskeys, and scotches. They offer botanas. (Snacks). The pizza place door is soooo good ! read more

Dandy del Sur is an intimate retro-style bar, and I'm pretty much in love with it. I love the dark and moody atmosphere that makes me feel like I've walked off of Calle Sexta and into a Mexi-noir melodrama. I love the friendly bartenders, who are equally happy serving you cervezas, shots, cocktails, martinis... or agua (if you've already been drinking for too long). I love the complementary bowls of chicharrones de harina. Those things are dangerously addictive. I love the dirt-cheap prices. The bartender informed me that there's usually some sort of 2-for-1-special going on. The delicious, 2-for-1 palomas ($4) were a no-brainer for me. I love Daniela, the stately feline who lives on the premises. (Yes, Dandy del Sur has an in-house pussy.) Daniela sits on a bar stool and is pretty much one of the regulars (who, incidentally, are also quite friendly). I love the free and fast wi-fi, which makes Dandy del Sur an excellent home base for a tourist to whip out his favorite iGadget and make further plans. Dandy del Sur is the real deal. I guarantee you'll have a good time there. read more

Does a bar in TJ really get any better? I submit that it cannot. Come here if you want delicious, cheap drinks in a warm atmosphere.

My favorite bar in TJ- laid back, homey and relaxed. The bartender is a sweetheart. The jukebox is great. One of my favorite dive bars ever!

Another Anthony Bourdain spot that I approve of! We just ordered Bohemias but it was ice cold and the atmosphere was great! It's totally a locals bar which I definitely dig. The service was nice and friendly. Saw Bourdain's pic on the wall and he hasn't steered me wrong yet in my Mexican food quest. It was dark inside and very intimate but there was no air of pretension. Everybody was having a good time and I thoroughly enjoyed chilling there with my friend. read more

Stopped by after a bad experience at another bar, drinks were cheap, soccer game was on so I sat and watched that till I was inebriated enough to walk pass the border back to San Diego comfortably. read more

Cool, quiet "Locals" bar with friendly staff and inexpensive drinks. Nice because when I have been there it has never been full of "Ugly Americanos" yelling, hooting, acting up and making asses of themselves. The bar and restrooms are clean and well kept. read more

Nice little bar, it was warm when we walked in but service was fast and not ghetto at all. Definitely coming back again in the future .

Words can't describe my love for this bar. It's the best dive bar in TJ, and one of my favorite dive bars anywhere! It's a classic dive bar, with great drinks, stellar service, and fantastic juke box filled with American and Mexican hits and classics. And they have great bar munchies, like tostilocos, etc.. If you go try the Astronatas-- it's a shot of vodka, with a lime, coffee crystal, and sugar chaser. Dip half the lime in the sugar, and the other half in the coffee crystals, and either take it before or after your shot of vodka. It'll fly you to space and beyond for sure! :) Cheers! read more

Yup, this is one of my favorite bars in Tj. The snacks, drinks, music is what makes this place unique. Service is very good as well! Personally my favorites are the mango and lime martinis. read more

We had a great time here, good music and the atmosphere was also pretty cool. If you're ever in this side of town, make sure to stop by and tell them I sent you! Well maybe you should leave out that part! we'll be back read more

Super yummy tamarindo martinis and they give you a free bowl of chicharrones (the wheat puffs not pork rinds). This gem is not in the touristy area so don't expect loud music and lasers, quite the opposite, it is a dark, retro, intimate little "dive". The owner hangs around quite often and is a hoot to chat with. When it really comes down to it though, her gorgeous cat is truly the one who owns the place, walking on barstools waving that tail around just begging to be petted! Oh yeah I guess Anthony Bourdain (hubba hubba) loves this bar. read more

One of the best bars in town. They have a reasonably clean bathroom. The owner is always there and holds down the fort like a seasoned veteran. They have some good snacks and cold drinks. Expect to pay a little more than a dive bar for the intimate environment. read more

Was a very pleasant experience. My first time in TJ and thats the first place we went. Prices were very cheap. We had 6 drinks total that came to 230 pesos (11.30 USD) great atmosphere. Woman at bar was super nice but speaks NO English. I would definitely come back. read more

Went herewith a friend when I was visiting SoCal on our Mexico day. Awesome local bar without any tourists. Cheap drinks and they were pretty friendly to us considering we didn't belong to the neighborhood. I get so tired of the barkers on revolucion and the crappy clubs.this place was a lot more fun to relax and soak in the scene. read more

I used to go here often. Last time the waitress was very rude, insisting my date order a drink. Instead of letting me buy two beers or a beer and a shot she told us we had to leave. After 10 years of being a client this is how they treat you. The lady that used to run it is gone. They must have sold it to a new owner. It used to be a great place to go. I don't recommend it now. read more

Some interesting cocktails on their new menu: very very sweet and not exactly high class, but the great interior, jukebox, friendly staff (who speak perfect english), eccentric clientele, and cheap mezcal totally make up for it. A delightful little dive bar, Tijuana style read more

classic dive bar great people cheap drinks . middle of downtown great for bar hoping .