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    El Gaucho Argentino - The Tableanas that was 1870 on the menu and then 2700, then 2500 after complaining on our bill.

    El Gaucho Argentino

    4.7(206 reviews)
    10.6 km
    $$

    I first came here two years ago with friends. I was inviting a group of five, so I decided to order…read morethe parillada. This dish is more of a grill served at our table, and it came with a variety of meats: various beef cuts as well as sausages. For dessert, I had the flan, which was slightly sweeter than I usually have them, but it was delicious. We were sat at a larger table on the second floor, which felt like being back home in my dining room. It was semi-private, which was nice. This time around, I came with the girlfriend. After driving for 30 minutes from TJ's Zona Rio, we arrived at this fine restaurant in Rosarito. Parking was along the main avenue, at the front of the building. We walked in, and we were sat on the first floor. I ordered steak, medium, as did the girlfriend. Our sides were garden salad, and cheese fondue. I ordered some coffee and lemonade on mineral water, which were both okay. Our dessert was an order of empanadas. I liked the beef empanadas the best, followed by the ones with cheese. Personally, I prefer the parillada over the individual steak plate, but both hit the spot well. This is a decent Argentinian grill in the city of Rosarito. Come check them out.

    We usually go to Chamuyo in El Valle fort our traditional Argentinian asado. Decided to take a…read morechance on this place in Rosarito. Everything about this experience is going to get us to return. Impeccable customer service with every request being met. The fire pit- asador is in the clear view, watching the grill master was an added treat to the dining. The asado tradicional is meant for two but there was plenty of food that finishes cooking at table side. Our extras included a baked potato, green salad, a beef empanada and a chorioan. The pacing of the food was well calculated and the bottle of magoni, Cabernet- Malbec from one of our favorite wineries fave it a special touch. Price is worth it! We will schedule another stop in our return

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    El Gaucho Argentino - Asado area

    Asado area

    El Gaucho Argentino - Filet Mignon

    Filet Mignon

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    Mr. Pampas - Picana

    Mr. Pampas

    4.0(232 reviews)
    28.4 kmZona Río
    $$$

    Me encantó el lugar! La carne está increíble! Gracias por el excelente servicio. La carne estaba…read morebien cocida y jugosa. El pan de ajo es algo espectacular. Gracias. Y gracias por tener un bonito y limpio restaurante.

    No no its not a go!!! warm welcoming but It wasn't enough…read morefor me. We went to eat some protein! We kept having to flag down a waiter or one of the people handling the meat carvings. The selection of meat was very basic. I def should have checked on that before considering going. We kept getting offered sausage, tripe and burnt chicken. All those meats were over cooked for my liking. We also got picana and asked for filet mignon asked for medium, came out ok but burnt edges. It made it hard to eat. The carving portions were small kinda annoying to have to constantly wait or flag down a server for more. The meat was bland not even a little salt and pepper. Just not it. The buffet part was def not up to parr either. The salads look unappetizing, old. Same goes with all or most of the dishes that were offered. Ceviche, pastas, meat dishes. The kid friendly options were ok but even my kids didn't approve the pasta. We also had sangria which was ok, tasted more like a sour sparkling water. We didn't get a drink menu so we just kinda asked what they offer and opted for sangria. They have a kids room with an attendant which was pretty cool. It's the only reason my kids want to go back. The ambiance is decent. Not too loud, TVs around gave it a bar feel a bit. I wasn't expecting that. I believe the place is priced a little more on the higher side for what they offer. It didn't meet my expectations in food or service. I think it would be helpful to keep a better eye on buffet food. Wilted salads are not a good look. Provide more communication on what is offered for protein in this case. I don't go to Tijuana too often but when I do, I try a new restaurant. Stay tune for the next one.

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    Mr. Pampas - Tres leches birthday cake celebration

    Tres leches birthday cake celebration

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    Churrascaria Do Brasil - Shrimp & octopus

    Churrascaria Do Brasil

    4.1(107 reviews)
    29.6 kmZona Río

    Brazilian bbq spot not too far from the main downtown area. I got here around lunch time. In the…read moremiddle, they have a huge spread of various salads, from traditional vegetable salads to seafood salads, ceviche, potatoes, cheeses, etc. On the side, they have some pasta, pizza and sliders. You'd think that they have this for the Americans, but don't overlook the sliders, they're not your usual dry burger sliders! They're al pastor sliders complete with pineapple! They also have cocktails and margaritas but I decided not to get alcoholic drinks this time around. The dessert section is huge. Each dessert is a bite-sized portion so you can try a little bit of everything! And of course the meats! I loved the beef, pork and the sausages that I got. For some reason, all the chicken ones didn't really hit the spot for me. They weren't bad though. The grilled shrimps were particularly juicy and good.

    This is an all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse in Tijuana's Zona Rio enclave. I've come here…read moreseveral times, and every time I've left satisfied. Parking here is no problem, they have a sizable lot, as well as valet parking. The place is pretty big, clean, and nicely decorated. One we got our table, we went to the salad bar area and got a plate of whatever items were going to complement our choices of meat. At the table, we got a tab where green meant we wanted to be offered a cut of meat, and red meant stop. I mainly went for the lean beef and chicken cuts. The meat options were tasty, and the variety at the salad bar was pretty good. At the tail end of dinner, we were offered cinnamon flavored pineapple, which is one of my favorites. This Brazilian steakhouse is on point. The staff here was friendly, attentive, and efficient. The meal was as satisfying as the experience here. I recommend it.

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    Churrascaria Do Brasil - Salad bar

    Salad bar

    Churrascaria Do Brasil - Several of the many meats they offer

    Several of the many meats they offer

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    Rei Do Gado Brazilian Steakhouse - Juicy Picanha

    Rei Do Gado Brazilian Steakhouse

    4.0(2.9k reviews)
    52.4 kmGaslamp
    $$$

    Had an amazing lunch at Rei do Gado! A huge shoutout to Flavia, the amazing Brazilian manager. She…read moregave us fantastic menu recommendations. Exceptional hospitality from start to finish--we will definitely be back!

    I did not have the chance to dine here before they closed a few years back, but based on old…read morepictures it looks like they took the unfortunate fire as a new opportunity rather than a set back. The new interior design is beautiful and much more modern. It makes it inviting from the start. Service was great all around from management, to our server, to the hostess, to the gauchos. We were repeatedly asked if there were any specific items we wanted brought out, which we really appreciated. My favorites were the BBQ pork ribs and the picanha top sirloin. There are a couple options for Brazilian steakhouses downtown, each having it's own positives. For Rei Do Gado the stand outs are the service, the salad bar (the most hot options I have seen), and the price! I also really liked that the salad bar had a couple of dipping sauce options especially the Rei Do Gado sauce. I also noticed that the usual sides that are automatically brought out at Brazilian steakhouses such as the fried bananas are part of their salad bar here. I think this is an amazing solution to prevent food waste! A lot of these side items are left untouched at other restaurants when they are automatically served to the table. Overall, I would return and I would recommend!

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    Rei Do Gado Brazilian Steakhouse - The bar and hot food buffet

    The bar and hot food buffet

    Rei Do Gado Brazilian Steakhouse - Slow Cooked Beef Ribs over Mesquite Charcoal Grill

    Slow Cooked Beef Ribs over Mesquite Charcoal Grill

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    Woman shows up close of drink with a cherry in hand

    Puerto La Boca - Churrasco

    Puerto La Boca

    4.1(1.2k reviews)
    53.8 kmLittle Italy
    $$$

    We had a party of six at Puerto La Boca in Little Italy celebrating two birthdays, and we had a…read moregreat experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and authentic, and the drinks were excellent. The staff really made our celebration enjoyable. Everyone was enthusiastic, engaging, and attentive to our group, and they created a fun and welcoming atmosphere for both birthdays. The only downside was that it was extremely hot inside the restaurant. It definitely made things a little uncomfortable and better A/C or airflow would have made the experience even better. Overall, we had a great time celebrating. The combination of authentic food, great drinks, and an awesome staff made it a memorable birthday dinner. We'll definitely be back!

    What a better time to find this place than during the World Cup. We came here with the intention of…read morewatching the Argentina v Algeria match and we did not have a reservation. We got there and the hostess told us we could sit outside and that if a table opened up we would move insight. Totally cool we could see inside to the TVs. We had ordered some drinks and bread but a tabled opened up so we got to move which was great!! To eat, we ordered some morcilla and chorizo. For our main, 3 of us shared the parillada which was plenty of food. We also tried an empanada which was pretty good. The fries with the steak was amazing and overall very delicious. No good meal is complete without dessert so we got the milhojas to finish the meal. Yum. Everything at this place was amazing and the staff was just as great which made the experience even better. 10/10

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    Puerto La Boca - Paintings

    Paintings

    Puerto La Boca - Caipirinha

    Caipirinha

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    Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse San Diego - These peppers have more flavor than a habanero, but no heat.

    Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse San Diego

    4.4(279 reviews)
    59.2 km
    $$$

    Rodizio Grill in El Cajon is an absolute gem for a group celebration. We came here with a party of…read morefive to celebrate my sister's birthday, and the entire experience was great from start to finish. The gauchos were super friendly, incredibly attentive, and kept the meat coming at a perfect pace. They actually took the time to check how each of us preferred our meat cooked, making sure everyone at the table got exactly what they wanted. Every cut was seasoned well and cooked to perfection. On top of the fantastic meat selection, the side bar is loaded with a variety of delicious options to round out the meal. Great atmosphere, amazing food, and stellar service. We'll definitely be back!

    I threw a surprise 80th birthday party for my husband on Saturday. We were 43 people all together…read more I couldn't have found a better place to celebrate his birthday. The place was a hit. We had a semiprivate area reserved for us which was perfect. The array of meats was flowing and was absolutely delicious. The "salad bar" was not only full of all kinds of different salads, but there were also yummy appetizers and sides dishes. As though this wasn't enough, there was also a small hot food section with rice, pasta, a bean dish and stews. The "salad bar" section was perfect for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone with gluten allergies. Everyone was raving about the food and many of my guests said they would definitely return; my husband and I included. Simon, the manager, was very helpful and accommodating. So, whether you're planning a party or in the mood for a delicious dinner you have try this place.

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    Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse San Diego - Main buffet

    Main buffet

    Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse San Diego - Chicken spicy & sweet

    Chicken spicy & sweet

    Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse San Diego - Saland Bar

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    Saland Bar

    El Surfing Monkey - brazilian - Updated August 2026

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