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    Diana G.

    Emma, one of my favorite places when staying at the Gran Hotel Tijuana! The food is exquisite! The rub eye, cooked just as I love it. The ambiance is beautiful, calm, and the staff are an extremely welcoming and friendly. Their bar selection is great! I also recommend that you have their fries! One of the best garlic fries I've had! Definitely a must visit place!

    Lechon (tasting menu portion)

    Fantastic food and service. I highly recommend the 6 course tasting menu (which is really 7 courses with the amuse-bouches) which includes small portions of many of the regular menu items recommended here. Only downside is the music may be off putting to some, very clubby, didn't quite match the restaurants atmosphere but it didn't bother me.

    New York steak and fettuccine. Delicious!
    Ivan D.

    Excellent service and outstanding food. New York steak comes with a house sauce and it's out of this world. Would highly recommend.

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    Ultima M.

    Fine dining inside The Grand Tijuana Hotel Service is good Food is good Decor is very nice Atmosphere is nice Prices are reasonable Menu is extensive Must try when you are in the area

    Antonio C.

    So it started out a bit weird. Called to make a reservation for 530. Got there and the couldn't find it. But the guy remembered talking to me on the phone. (It was empty inside). We ordered drinks I got a Carajillo. The Waiter told me that was a after dinner drink. Who is he to tell me what I can order and at what time!! I told him I wanted to wake up. We ordered apps. Oysters, beef tartare, tuna and we started to order another one and he tells us it's a lot of food. HEY WE KNOW HOW TO ORDER!! And bone marrow.. Then got the duck. Food was amazing. STAFF SUCKED!!!!!! Not sure if I would go back

    Crispy suckling pig
    Nancy H.

    This little gem is inside The Grand Hotel in Tijuana and it's quickly become one of my favorite restaurants! The service is so impeccable it's basically indicative of days gone by because service this good doesn't exist anymore as far as I know. The ambiance of the dining room is classy, clean, comfortable, interesting and elegant. The noise levels are quiet and the temperature and music are perfect. Finally, the food is incredible! The French/Baja fusion can be a bit rich but the flavors are amazing, delicious, creative and always served piping hot or at the temperature it should be. It's obvious they use quality meats and ingredients and have created a simple yet complex and cohesive menu that I would order and try literally anything from. I would trust Emma to deliver a top notch experience for any special occasion and I recommend them 100%!

    Chocolate lava cake
    Jeremy C.

    Wish I could give this restaurant six stars. Incredible dinner. Had the four course Emma set and it was one of the best meals I've had all year (maybe the best). The tuna was perfectly flavored, the risotto was packed with flavor and the chocolate lava had perfect flavor balance. Great service and beautiful design. Will be back!

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    Charles C.

    Emma Baja French Restaurant is located deep in the bowels of the Grand Hotel de Tijuana, that monolithic 1970's twin tower building than can be seen from wherever you are in the city. The restaurant opened three weeks ago. One parks in the very dark underground garage, and walks to an elevator to take you one level up to the lobby and the restaurant. Parking is validated, but there is a twenty peso charge regardless. The wine list consists of a series of twelve or so stapled pages, and is extensive. However, they were out of the Chasselas del Mogor Badan I ordered. After some wait, the manager brought over six other whites and lined them up on my table, stating that was all they had [in whites]. I ordered the Monte Xanic Chardonnay. The service by Ulises ["Ulysses" in English], was certainly pleasant, but he needed more training, along with reminders to pour the wine. Alejandro had to come to the rescue to open the bottle. Midway through the meal, Ulises took an unannounced dinner break, so suddenly waiters I had not met were swarming around me. For dinner, I selected the Pescado "Globina", con uvas verdes, limon, almendras and a puree of calabazas. The portion was small, but the dish was generally flavorful. After dinner, as usual, there was the ritual of a Carajillo a la Mesa. The dining room décor is made up of luxurious forest green velvet semi-circular booths and banquettes, so the glamour quotient is high. Nonetheless, Emma Baja French is more of a hotel restaurant, meant to service the needs of hotel residents, and I am not sure I would make any great effort to visit in the future.

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    Mary H.

    Nice upscale dining in the Grand Hotel off of the lobby. Service was great and the food good. The music didn't fit the ambiance and was a little loud and too much of a dance beat for the relaxing fine dining atmosphere they are trying to create. Large menu to choose from. We will return next time we stay at the hotel

    Diego M.

    I didn't like French Onion soup until I ate it here. The octopus was delicious too. The place is small so the service is good. It's located inside the hotel.

    Judy M.

    This is my current favorite place in Tijuana! What a gem! It's so Instagrammable! Phenomenal dishes! Exceptional service and delectable drinks!!! Hugo, our server was a sweetie! I'm in love with this place! The decor is pure green velvet heaven! The lechon is perfection! You won't be disappointed!! Actualmente, mi lugar favorito de Tijuana!!! Es una joya!! Los platillos son una delicia! El servicio es excepcional, gracias, Hugo! Los cócteles exquisitos! El lechón se deshacía de rico!! Mega recomiendo este lugar!!

    Shrimp ceviche
    anton v.

    We came in very late because every restaurant we chose was "closing ". We were welcomed here and was quite surprised by the quality and flavors of the food. We had bone marrow, oysters, beet salad, and shrimp cevice to start. We shared lechon and molten lava cake. Excellent value. Excellent food and service

    Crudo

    This place is absolutely amazing. The food is so special and even though it's fancy, which can be a lot for me, the taste was out of this world and it wasn't "too much". I highly recommend. The chef is young and clearly a rising star. Go see him while you can!

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    Nice place for a date, really quiet and great food. I had the lechon ;) def a great nice quiet spot.

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    This little gem is inside The Grand Hotel in Tijuana and it's quickly become one of my favorite restaurants!

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    Cubo Bistro - Bistro burger & risotto w/shrimp

    Cubo Bistro

    3.9(15 reviews)
    2.3 kmZona Río
    $$

    Cubo Bistro has been open for eight months, yet, surprisingly, I was not aware of it until this…read moreweek. Is located in the Centro Culturel de Tijuana ["CECUT"] on Paseo de las Heroes and is part of the Grupo Plascencia family of restaurants, so you can be assured of a certain level of quality. It should be noted that the valet parking station is located directly on the Glorietta [Traffic Circle], so look for the orange cones to designate where to drive up. When I inquired as to the restaurant's entrance, the courteous valet me walked me from my car across the plaza to the restaurant's front door. I was acquainted with the manager at Cubo, who used to work at Caesar's on "Revo". I did not recognize any of the waiters from other restaurants, but nonetheless, Gerson took care of me nicely. It was a hot day, so I ordered a bottle of cool and crisp Monte Xanic "Vina Kristal" Sauvignon Blanc. Inexplicably, there was "Blue Nun" on the wine list---I have never seen that in Tijuana, or in San Diego for that matter. What's up with that? The dining room is of a modern design, with vast windows looking out onto the busy Glorietta, a terrace and a pretty interior lined on one side by a banquette of tufted caramel-colored vinyl. From the menu, I selected the Sardinera ["Grouper"], served atop a mushroom risotto, which I enjoyed. Although the restaurant was not crowded, the food took awhile to come out from the open kitchen, which did not bother me one whit, since I had the wine being continually poured by Gerson, and the WIFI worked perfectly, as it always does in Tijuana.

    Is my first time at Cubo Bistro. My friends and I went to see a play at el Cecut and decided to…read morehave diner here. Was the best idea if you want to see a play, restaurant is located inside Cecut and provide parking for a small fee $11 pesos per hour. I had onion soup one of the most delicious I ever had and Plátano Macho tacos extra delicious taste! Atmosphere is trendy and elegant! I can't wait to go back!

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    Et Voilà French Bistro - Cheese-filled phyllo

    Et Voilà French Bistro

    4.6(930 reviews)
    30.0 kmUniversity Heights, North Park
    $$$

    My husband and I celebrated our anniversary here and he said that I chose a great place! Everyone…read morewho interacted with us wished us a happy anniversary, which was really lovely. They were doing the Tuesday night date special, which includes one appetizer & entree each and a dessert & bottle of wine to share for $55/pp as of March 2026. I'm not familiar with the names of French dishes, so I'll write descriptions of the food instead. Appetizers: * mushroom ravioli * phyllo filled with cheese & salad Entrees: * braised short rib * stuffed chicken Dessert: * Cookie My favorite thing was actually the phyllo filled with cheese! It was really unique, and a good combination of savory/sweet, and the salad was a refreshing addition. I would honestly consider ordering a full portion of this to have as a meal. My husband loved his braised short ribs. It was so tender. The ambiance is lovely-- I dressed up a bit more than I normally would, and I didn't feel particularly overdressed or anything, but other people showed up in casual clothing too. Every detail of dinner was well thought out and service was amazing. We didn't feel rushed at all, so we were able to enjoy a slow-paced anniversary dinner. We would definitely come back to try their normal menu too!

    We were looking for an authentic french restaurant and we found this one online in San diego it is…read morea little bit of s drive for us but with all the reviews that I have read it seems worth it. It was also my husband's birthday so I really wanted it to be special! We got seated as soon as we arrived in a booth! We immediately were greeted by Nancy who by the way was amazing at that time! The food were amazing and delicious we started with Soup à l'oignon which was great then the raviolis aux champignons which was also amazing but we wished that it would be much more warmer... We then followed by steak frites aux poivre, we asked it medium rare not cut and sauce on the side and it was perfect it comes with brocolis and green beans in the side with french fries and ask for ketchup and aïoli which was yummy as well! We wanted to make it a french dinner so we also ordered a chessboard after the main course! We were so glad that we ordered one entrée as we could have not made it to the dessert if we were to do the cheeseboard and dessert as well! After the cheeseboard we ordered the profiteroles for dessert and a Cappuccino! The dinner birthday was a success I do recommend it for people that are looking for an authentic french restaurant! Cons were the ambiance it was a little bit loud and also they weren't giving any complimentary birthday dessert also, the bread at the beginning were delicious but if you want a refill they will charge you for it. We brought a bottle of red wine which was free corkage since we also ordered a bottle of white from their menu. But the corkage fee would be $45! Overall we had a wonderful time! And I highly recommend it for the food!

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    Frenchy's Hideout - Thon Cru (Tuna crudo)

    Frenchy's Hideout

    4.8(105 reviews)
    30.0 kmHillcrest

    Took my SO here for dinner, great service where the owner and waiters routinely were checking in on…read moreus. We ordered off the 3 course menu starting with Bread with garlic butter, Escargot, and French Onion Soup. Soup was absolutely incredible. Next we got our duck and beef dishes which were a tad bit salty but still very good. The roasted veggies were cooked perfectly and the boursin mash with the beef was an excellent complimentary side. The duck was fall off the bone delicious. Lastly we had the table side crème brûlée and the baked cheesecake, both were good but definitely would've done 2 crème brûlées. Very quiet spot and definitely tucked away in Hillcrest, owner said they've been open for a little over a year now. Truly is a hidden gem. The inside was packed the entire time we were there for our 6pm friday reservation with one or two bar seats open.

    Went back for Sunday brunch. Everything we ordered was amazing. We shared the French onion soup to…read morestart. Honestly the best I've ever had. The cheese on top of the baguette is out of this world. The broth perfect. We had the Cali Benedict and the Beef Bourguignon Hash. I don't have enough vocabulary to explain how great it was. Mike the owner came to our table and made our morning special. He asked questions on what we liked and recommended what he felt would be perfect for us. Every recommendation was spot on. We sat outside on the patio and were able to watch people pass by as we ate our meal. It was a little chilly, but Mike came over and turned on the heater for my wife. Paola his wife came to see if we were enjoying ourselves and recommended the crème brûlée. My wife and I were both full, but figured a bite wouldn't hurt. As he fired the torch on top of the crème brûlée I knew it was going to be something special. With two spoons we were fighting for the last bite of the sugary topped perfection. To see this place was great as an understatement. Everything here was amazing the staff attentive, the owners caring and the food beyond perfect. If you're reading this far into this review, do yourself a favor and just go. There are many places in San Diego to eat... this place has a warmth of friendship and a food experience beyond compare. Perfect date spot or business meeting place . My wife and I got home and are already planning on bringing friends to experience everything about Frenchy's hideout.

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    Erlene's Family Style Cuisine - Seared scallops

    Erlene's Family Style Cuisine

    4.9(51 reviews)
    8.4 km

    Erlene Homestyle Cuisine is a great spot for simple, comforting food. The dishes taste homemade and…read morefull of flavor, and the portions are satisfying. The staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is relaxed. We celebrated husband 50th birthday, it was a happy and intimate celebration. For Starter: We have salad and bread with fig butter(amazing) Main Course: Tri-tip, chicken florentine, salmon, mash potato, carribean rice, carbonara. khalua cake for the birthday celebrant and red velvet cupcake. All with unlimited coffee, tea, water and sodas. Everyone from family to friends enjoyed everything. April 21, 2026, 50th dinner celebration. Thank you Chef Erlene. Supporting this Homebase business

    We absolutely love Erlene's specially prepared to order, home cooked meals served in an intimate…read moreand beautiful atmosphere. So, when Maggie asked me where I wanted to have my birthday dinner, my response was immediate! Erlene's! A tomahawk steak with trimmings, baked potato, a dozen (yes, a dozen) buttery rolls. And, of course, topped off with her amazing pistachio cake. It was wonderful to be catered to in such fine style by a consummate and caring chef. Al the special touches made the evening so special - birthday banners, flowers, table settings, birthday button and hat, balloons etc. all added to the festive atmosphere. A plentiful meal, wonderful atmosphere and lots of warmth made this a birthday dinner to remember.

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    A toast to a wonderful dinner.

    Emma - french - Updated June 2026

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