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    La Justina

    4.6 (228 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Tapas Bars
    Closed 1:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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

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    Bruno A.

    I really loved the entire experience at La Justina! I am on a trip to Tijuana with my family and I'll be sure to come again. I ordered "La Burger" and it was amazing, just like how i asked for. They had this drink I believe it was called "La Jamaica" and it tasted great. The servers were nice and they didn't take too long to make our food. The place looked really nice too. My only problem was how expensive the burgers are. One burger was 325 Mexican pesos (Roughly $19 USD). Other than that, I loved my experience at La Justina and I'll make sure to come again.

    Beef tongue... el pastor... mucho delicioso mmmmm
    Bri W.

    La Justina was quite The Experience from the moment I walked into this restaurant to exiting. Our waiter, Santos, was very helpful and patient. The octopus was my favorite. The tortillas tasted so fresh. Tables were clean and the bathroom was tolerable. Loved the Christmas themed lighting. The salad dressing was so tasty. The popcorn hit the spot. And boy! The salmon was a real treat!!! Thank you so much Santos y La Justina Familia. Muchas gracias! Feliz Navidad!

    Jasmin H.

    We came here for Cocktails unfortunately not for the food. It looked delicious though. And I might come back for the food. The cocktails were very well prepared, strong, and tasty. I would recommend it to anyone. The atmosphere is also a great evening vibe.

    Baby Pork Tortas

    The ambiance was on point! Would not expect to find a spot like this on Revolution. We were sat at the bar for quick service; I witnessed the creations this bartender, got down! great job! Food was amazing, we had these little baby tortas with pork, they were delicious

    Cool Bartop! Pennies in the bar countertop.
    Jaynar S.

    Wow! What an entertaining cocktail experience! SUGGESTION: Come on a weekday so it's not busy, then sit at the amazing bar. We watched Jean Pierre work his cocktail magic. He did a wonderful job entertaining us! He is so passionate on the art of making cocktails. It's obvious he's extremely knowledgeable about his craft. We asked for specific requests based on flavor and aroma, and he customized our requests! I had a Smoked Old Fashioned w/ a dried orange, topped with mint. Jean Pierre burned some cherry wood, and filled the smoke in a jar. Then he poured the mixed cocktail into the jar. The smoke, along with the orange and mint gave a whole other experience drinking an Old Fashioned! We also had garlic-salted grasshoppers at the bar. The inside is decorated with a cool and hip vibe. We only sat at the bar, but at the rear has more dining area. They also have a pizza oven, but we didn't order any food, so cannot comment on that. The bar countertop is coated in a cool epoxy-resin covered with pennies! Way cool! The funky restroom in the back is walled with floor-to-ceiling mirrors! Entertaining experience at the bar with craft cocktails. I totally recommend when in Tijuana!

    Salmon
    Jessica M.

    Didn't expect the decor to be so nice. It was cute just very little. I wanted to try a couple dishes but was informed that they were out of octopus which bummed us out. They were also out of the Tuna we wanted. Regardless, everything we had was delicious. Four of us ate and drank for about $100

    Duck confit tostada
    Ginevra A.

    I was excited to visit this reknowned spot in TJ. It was Monday so very slow and we were up for an appointment. The service was very attentive, it was quiet but I'm sure on weekend it would be much more lively. Cantina style decor with some cool nightclub features, mirrored bathroom etc. Food was quite inventive - I really would like to visit again or go to the Valle location because unfortunately one of the dishes didn't sit well and I couldn't enjoy the rest. Tuna tataki - delicious but a little cold. Fine line between fish being out too long and too cold for proper enjoyment. Great presentation, nice flavors. Corn with Epazote and cheese sauce - kinda like Mac and cheese with hominy. This was the problem. It was good, spicy, but something in the sauce was too heavy for me and ruined my appetite :( Cochinita Pibil sliders were yummy. Duck confit tostada - what a presentation! Came in a challis, crunchy pea shoots, berries, duck, sauces - all different flavors that really came together well. Cocktails - I had an albahaca (mezcal and basil) and another drink with Sandia (watermelon) and both vodka and mezcal. Both were delish, but light on alcohol. Two drinks would normally have me buzzed and I didn't feel them. It's definitely a splurge for a TJ neighborhood in terms of prices but I think it's worth it for the effort they clearly put in. I'd like to amend the stars in next visit and hope to do so!

    Hamburguesa de Pulpo
    David K.

    Located on the main drag of Avenida Revolución in Tijuana, La Justina is a modern bar and restaurant offering a creative gastropub take on local dishes. Each table was started with a bag of seasoned popcorn, and sitting at the bar, I ordered the Hamburguesa de Pulpo (octopus burger), which came with several whole octopus tentacles nestled into a thick brioche bun, along with guacamole, pork rinds, and greens. Since this was a "burger," I was expecting more of a ground meat patty made of octopus but was pleasantly surprised that it came with whole tentacles! This was definitely a luxurious "burger" and well worth the price. On top of the delicious, creative food, the service was super friendly, and the atmosphere was colorful and modern.

    Cadillac Maggie's by request! 10/10
    Jo V.

    Muchas Garcias! You made the best Cadillac margarita for us on National margarita day!

    Octopus carpaccio
    Lisa W.

    Amazing cocktails! Definitely trendier, hipsterish and a cool place to hang out. We ate at Caesars before this and wanted to come for drinks. Ended up getting the octopus carpaccio. It was so good. Just the way I like it. My friend got the corn dish, she didn't like it. Then we got 2 cocktails each, the first my Mexican friend ordered us something in Spanish with mezcal and taste like some tamarind too. Had no idea but it was good. Second cocktail, basically the bartender made whatever he wanted and it was like a tiki drink. Really enjoyed that too. Came in a cute fish glass. Reminded me of a tiki bar. The other cocktails were theatrical with smoke, and tasted just as good as it looks. A tad bit pricier for the strip on food and drinks, but a must visit!

    Kathy N.

    Finally got a chance to try this restaurant located right in downtown Tijuana. The place is very small with limited seating but gives you a cozy vibe. We order some drinks and waited for a few minutes before getting a table inside. The mezcal drinks we got were super tasty! As we sat down inside, we started to order a refreshing salad for appetizer. We got tacos de lengua and seared salmon for the main entrees. I love it that they gave me descriptions about each dish when they brought it out like the way how it was cooked and what was for garnish... etc My beef tongue was so tender and flavorful. The salmon was also delicious, not to mention how beautifully plated all the dishes are. The service was the best. They kept coming to our table and check on us and made sure I had enough tortilla to eat. Overall it was a great experience. I'd love to come back to eat more next time. Thanks!

    Mar B.

    Food is good, drinks are good, definitely not "TJ prices" at all. The servers are not bad, and the bar looks nice. My main gripe is that the place is super small and crammed inside. The back space is also tiny and there are no windows or views. I feel for being expensive, the interior experience should be improved. Some reviewers are posting photos of the Valle location (incorrectly) on this downtown location. So yes visit just be ready to be unimpressed with the interior.

    This lingua is simply the most melt in your mouth dish I've ever eaten.
    Duan D.

    Have you ever wanted to eat at a five star Michelin rated restaurant but didn't want to post for exorbitant prices and meager portions? We'll look no further eaters!! Found nestled in Revolucíon Street in TJ La Justina is a gem. The food is a combination of traditional Mexican fare but with a modern twist. We ordered a smattering of foods from blue fin tuna sashimi, bone marrow along with beef tongue. Everything was delicious the tongue words can't describe how incredible it was. If you didn't tell someone that it was tongue they would never know and only savor how incredibly soft it was. I know it's cliche to say that it melts in your mouth but it really does. The marrow was cut down the middle so you didn't have to fight it to get all that goodness out of it. It was sprinkled with a bit of sugar and was melted with a torch so you got this crunchy sweet compliment to the rich savory flavor of the marrow. The blue fin tuna was fresh and oh so delicious. It came with this tube of soy sauce and oil that you drizzle over the fish so it was pretty neat to put in as much or as little as you want. Staff is super friendly and sanitizing was truly impressive better than stateside. Totally price off the meal for five adults with drinks worked out to approximately $40/person with tip included. Can't beat it, can't beat the atmosphere and the hospitality of the staff. Highly recommend!

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    Horrible, everything costs more than the US, overpriced and steal popcorn. We couldn't even get chips and Salas. Will not recommend.

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    Great food, amazing drinks, and such an excellent staff! Will definitely be visiting again! Can't wait! Yea

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    Top 3 for sure. Dave Ramsey visited Tijuana and only wanted to eat at this place so I had to stop by! The service 10/10 and the food 100/10

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    This little hole in the wall is a gem the food is incredible and the drinks are sneaky and yummy

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    Nice place, trendy and tasty food. Good option for a special occasion. Service is ok!

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    Amazing Tiny spot! Love the drinks and love the food! I will recommend to try it if you have not yet.

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    3.8(192 reviews)
    3.9 kmSan Ysidro
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