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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
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
One of my fav places to eat and have a drink when I'm down in Tijuana! They have specialty drinks and tons of food that are all so aesthetic and yummy! Their seafood is so fresh and I love the uniqueness of their menu items. The customer service is top notch as well! They definitely made sure we all had an amazing experience and nothing less.
My hubby showed me a post from his friend about tacos in TJ and asked if I wanted to cross the border to get some, so I said sure! I actually wanted to check this place out instead, so he agreed. They weren't taking any reservations, so there was a small wait. While we were waiting, I saw several parties go inside the restaurant, so they probably have connections or something. I was happy to be dining inside! We shared the torta cochinita, tiradito atun aleta, tuetano, and tostada Dona Francis. Everything was delicious and presented beautifully. For drinks, I chose a limonada Justina, and he got the mezcal clandestino, and a carajillo. Although my drink had no alcohol, it still looked as pretty as both his cocktails. All the drinks tasted great too! We ordered two churros desserts, but didn't realize how big they were going to be. I was expecting the regular soft churro stick, but this dessert had vanilla ice cream on top of a hard circular shaped churro. There was also some apple compote, which made it taste more like an apple pie a la mode- still tasted great though. Service was also efficient. Highly recommend this eatery if you decide to take a day trip to TJ!
5 years ago
This place is just on a whole other level. Eating here you're gonna wish you had one of these spots in your hood. Taste, quality, price, atmosphere, the service... they're making sure they got you from every corner. Big ups to the owners, cooks, servers & bartenders. Shoutout to the busboy! I've tried numerous drinks & they've all been respectably boozy. These drinks are gorgeous btw! The food: Hot damn! Octopus tostaditas are a must! Steamed bun is a must!!! Pizza? A must! French fries, so crispy. Comes with their house ketchup. Get something I didn't mention and YOU tell me how it was. A basic b!tch will hit up a Mexican restaurant and expect chips n salsa. Tf outta here with that embedded idea. This place gives you a brown paper bag full of popcorn... and then they sprinkle it with homemade ceniza negra. So you can run & tell that... homeboy! Your Homegirl, Violy read more
6 years ago
The waiter Santos was beyond amazing. He asked what type of drinks we liked and made recommendations. Their cocktails and appetizers are amazing. We had the corn, steamed buns, and the Justina fries. All were phenomenal. I love this rustic place. read more
6 years ago
Unique one of the kind dishes! I Have not seen this great fusion food in other places very extravagant plates ! We Loved the dishes n special drinks! Staff Cesar the Champ make us feel right at home he treated us like family! A must place to eat in TJ!!! read more
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Well... "mixology " has now crossed the border. They gave us tacos... We give them fancy drinks. I'm only reviewing the bar, we'd eaten tacos right before... The "labios rojos " was a very, very well mixed cocktail. Out of the 3 I tasted, This one was my favorite. Garnished with dried chili's and the same rim that goes on a michelada, you could taste every ingredient listed. I don't remember said ingredients, I had a few drinks there and my memory is a shadow of its younger self. They also had a unique take on a michelada which incorporated more fruit. But it was just as good as the best "traditional " michelada I've had. I'm a big whiskey fan, and the old fashioned is by far my go to cocktail. The bartenders here take extra steps to try and make their's stand out, and with great success. They light a piece of firewood and infuse the decanter they use to mix the cocktail in. Then pour with a sprig of rosemary... Very tasteful. The space is very clean, modern and definetly caters to the hipster crowd. The restroom was really nicely designed, as odd as that sounds. Guess you'll have to see it to know what I'm talking about. But yeah, go here. read more
4 years ago
This place is amazing. The service is very friendly and the borrego (lamb) was definitely one of the best meals that I have ever had. The drinks were also amazing! Thank you for this experience! read more
11 years ago
I went with a group of food writers and bloggers and we all enjoyed the food and presentation. I had the Pozole tostada. A definite must try for those foodies that enjoy culinary plates south of the border. read more
9 years ago
This restuarant would have easily fit in with any up-and-coming domestic millennial street, but then they would steal all of their business by being more fantastic then the rest. Everything about this restaurant was obviously well though-out and tailored to the feel they were after ...and they pulled it off. We started with Pork Belly buns which came out in a steamer, I'm personally a bit of a wuss when it comes to the spice so after a slightly painful first bike I 're over the jalepaños and continued on the psuedo-slider. Without the jalepeño to distract me I quickly fell into a state of heaven in the perfection. Then we had the marrow. After joking that the had a lot of smushed carrots on the menu I was delighted to find that everything worked together in harmony. I will be posting. Picture of the separated bones we were given to make everyone jealous of our marvelous meal read more
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Literally the most amazing cocktails and service I've ever experienced. Period. We wandered into this place on a Wednesday night and immediately fell in love. The bartenders took such care and pride in their craft and this easily rates as one of the best bars we've been to, including the United States. We didn't have any food, but it looked great. Each drink was distinct and delicious and tailored to the preferences of each person ordering. All you had to do was explain your taste preference to any of the bartenders, and they produced a delicious drink within 10 minutes. I can't explain how much I recommend this bar. read more
10 years ago
Hipster-trendy are the best words to describe this place. We had La Justina cocktail and Labios Rojos-the latter has pieces of Guajillo chili but don't be intimidated as it does not overpower the drink-very delicious! The food-Amazing! We had tacos de lengua, pulpo burger and the tuna tiradito...everything cooked to perfection and the flavor-just perfect. Great service and ambiance on a Thursday night. read more
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Happy to have been recommended this Gem. Right under our hotel, we enjoyed dinner and drinks. Unfortunately they did not have the steak that my partner wanted but the server gave great hearty recommendations that he ended up enjoying. I ordered the Tapa pizza and it was extremely flavorful. While the food for me was OK, I truly appreciated the cocktails we had. I initially ordered the Maria Antonieta which was very tasty - my partner was recommended a "smoked fashion" he loved it. After that the waiter recommended the most amazing drink ever that I can't find on the menu, it was sweet and sour and had a fresh piece of dragon fruit. So good!!! I will add a picture! Thank you La Justina Team! read more
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7 years ago
Great drinks and great food! The bartenders are all great especially Tavo, Ricardo & Taquito!!!!! The pork buns were amaze balls! Try the octopus burger! It was out of this world crazy good! All their craft drinks are amazing and delicious! I loved the labios rojos! read more
8 years ago
The food was creative and the rustic decor is really up my alley but the two star rating is mainly because as I was leaving I saw an employee walk out of the bathroom and didn't wash her hands...seriously gross. The food was good but lacked salt and the service was just okay. Maybe I'm being too harsh but employees must was their hands!!! read more
11 years ago
Great restaurant and definitely a treat if you want unique Mexican cuisine. My favorite are the tempura battered oysters with rich smoky salsa and Mexican flavors. For those that find oysters a bit slimy, the tempura takes that texture away and the flavors make my mouth water as I'm writing this review. The menu changes monthly to change things around which is nice unless it's something you're really craving. Lots of dishes with pork belly and chicharrones for flavor. The Octopus adobo is a visual treat and is some of the best pulpo that I've tasted. It's best with a little crunchiness on the thin tendrils. The fish of the day cerviche has been good each time I've gone. And the cinnamon vanilla ice cream over a unique churro donut and sweet apples are the best way to finish off your meal. One of my most favorite desserts in all of Tijuana. This hidden gem on Revolucion Blvd is hard to find for the first time. You could easily walk past it and not know it was there. The easy way is to find the Oxxo on the corner of 3rd and Revolucion, and 2 doors down from Oxxo is La Justina's entrance. Not really any signage. And I think it's closed Monday if not Tuesday as well. FYI, I really like this restaurant but my chief complaint is that they are out of some items on the menu from time to time. Or as they rotate the menu, that take off some of my favorite dishes. They change their menu about once a month. It's a small restaurant so I understand there are logistic issues. read more
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The bartenders are super chill and make great drinks and make great recommendations, they also try to make anything you request! They stay open Friday and Saturday night till 2am for drinks read more
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This place is our new favorite spot. It's right across from caliente casino on Revolucion and boasts unique cocktails and an amazing tuna dish. It was so fresh it was almost surreal. The place is beautiful and has great service. I plan to go back every time I'm in the area. read more
7 years ago
I loved this place, located in the very famous and popular area for tourist in Tijuana Ave. Revolucion this place is totally a hit. From the outside it looks small but once you go inside it looks so tavern looking with a twist of modern. You can either sit at the bar or they have regular sitting in the front or back where ever you like. I was very excited to go for their drinks, as a local of Tj this was my first time here and I enjoyed it a lot the drinks did not disappoint at all. One of the drinks was a "Berry Leon" had some Berries, Bourbon, Amaretto Liqueur, lemon & quinine & the other drink was Mezcal with Tamarindo & Basil. I know La Justina has a variety of drinks, a lot of them, but these 2, my first picks I have to say that they were my favorite. I am definitely heading back to try their other drinks, they are on point. So If you're into drinks and want to try some Mezcal and Bourbon these were a good choice. They offer some popcorn to snack on but they also have other types of appetizers and food you can have while having your drinks. Staff was very good, some a little on the more quiet side, I was kinda expecting more interaction since I was sitting in the bar but it felt a little cold hehe other than that the drinks where very good I am totally coming back for more!!! read more
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Av. Revolucion 926
Col. Zona Centro
22000 Tijuana, Baja California
Mexico
Zona Centro
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664 638 4936
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