Sure, I eat tacos when I come to Mexico, but on recent trips, I've been trying an elevated game, exploring what the city has to offer with regards to the Michelin Man. This time, I chose Oryx as my food destination for my annual visit to the Motherland, and came away with an experience which rivals any restaurant I've ever been to. Straight Up. I've tried Mexican food in places most people couldn't locate on a map, including Ulaanbaatar and Addis Ababa, but what I had for dinner here in Tijuana, is on a whole 'nother level. From the attentive service to the friendly confines, and from the attention to details to the obviously outstanding food, Oryx delivers in ways few restaurants can. Each dish blew me away and by the end, I was preachin' that my dinner experience had cracked the Top-5 ever. Take notes and pay attention! read more

Oryx Capital - Amuse-Bouche - Gastropubs Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Oryx, a Michelin recognized in Tijuana, has an elevated vibe and excellent service. Our only gripe is that while we were there they were shooting some type of movie or promo that was very distracting and definitely took away from the elevated feel. The menu is split into hot and cold appetizers as well as mains. We split the portobello ceviche, Black taco and catch of the day. We most enjoyed the portobello ceviche that was doused in a tasty and addictive sauce. The fish of the day was a white fish and was cooked perfectly - flaky with a crispy crust. To finish was split the smores brownie with mousse and chocolate as well as the GF option of Roasted Strawberries, pink pepper and mint foam, with a yogurt meringue. We didn't love the dessert, but presentation (along with with presentation of every dish here) was beautiful. read more

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Second visit with now 7 of us. Great experience once again. Service spot on. The pulpo was a work of art. Food did not disappoint. Visit the speakeasy before hand. Great drinks. read more

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Came here on Saturday evening to have cocktails after eating elsewhere. There is a speakeasy in the back ( close to the toilets) that I had hoped we would check out but that only opens after 7pm. It felt a bit akward to sit in the main restaurant to drink but the host and servers were very gracious and didn't seem to mind. We had a few rounds of drink and ended up with several desserts as well as premium tasting cocktails. The service is as good as Pujol or any of the fancy Michelin restaurants in Mexico City. I dont think they offer split checks, they do take split payments. Separate checks would have been easier after the alcohol. This is a beautiful restaurant with great service. My past food experiences have been excellent and I will be back. It's a solid 5 star. read more

Oryx Capital - Paloma - Gastropubs Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Everything about this place was excellent. The atmosphere, the service, the food, the conversation. This restaurant was recommended for a Michelin Star, and I can understand why. Every dish that every one of us had was delicious, and the service was just right. They were always attentive, but not in a way that intruded in our conversation or interfered with the enjoyment of the meal. The drinks were the most delicious thing! The best eating experience in Tijuana hands down. read more

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Had dinner here for the first time and was blown away. It was so good! We shared a few appetizers (a tostada each, chicharrón, and birria) and they were brought out one at a time. I loved this because it meant we could really share and enjoy everything without anything getting cold or having to reach over each other. For dinner we shared the short rib dish, the Parmesan fries, and the Mac n cheese. Honestly, I have no complaints about anything - everything was amazing! It not only tasted amazing, but the presentation was beautiful and it came to our table in perfect timing. We ate a lot of food but because it was spaced out so nicely, I didn't feel gross. Our service was perfect and the ambiance inside is gorgeous. Overall, I would highly recommend Oryx! read more

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One of the best meals I have had in a very long time. Flavors are balanced and innovative. It's food that seems familiar, but surprising! Simply great. The service is OUTSTANDING! Everyone is friendly, knowledgeable and give great advice. The sous-chef came out and was so kind to our entire family. Music is modern yet soothing... the kind of ambiance that invites you to really enjoy yourself and slow down. We drove all the way from Los Angeles and would gladly do it again. Incredible experience read more

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A real wonderful dining experience at Oryx restaurant in Tijuana. We walked in before a concert at El Foro for Beto Cuevas and were totally blown away by the food of Chef Ruffo Ibarra! The attention to detail and service were great from the maitre'd to our server Braulio. You get excellent food with a story that makes it all the more enjoyable. An amuse-bouche of a croquet that was delicious presented on a bed of rocks was beautiful! Had the ceviche with mussels and sea snail that was delicious accompanied with habanero sauce and blue corn tostadas. The Taco negro with local cod was delicious with a macho salsa on the side and the fish was lightly breaded with squid ink topped with a delicious beat salad! The grilled octopus dish was an experience with our server Braulio painting a Pollock masterpiece for the serving board with pureed onions and avocado and habanero sauces to provide the backdrop and place the grilled octopus on it to eat! The next dish was the smoked corn cream soup! A childhood dish for the chef that was so creamy and flavorful with some beets and spinach like herb added for slight flavors. The last dish we had was the gold rush filet of beef. 8 slices of perfectly cooked meat with the potato puree on top and the Demi glaze sauce around it like a moat to dip it into for added flavor! The only regret we had was not having the time for desert or the speak easy bar in the back but you have to always leave something to look forward to! I hope Oryx and Chef Ruffo and staff continue to give Michelin guide dining experiences to there patrons for a long time and some stars are in there future! read more

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We got the tasting menu and it was so delicious, creative, and thoughtful. There was a story for each course and the wait staff and chef described how each dish was created. Great space as well! Highly recommend! read more

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Went with a large group for a post work dinner on a Thursday around 5pm. The Atmosphere & food was really good!. All ~25 of us had the same tasting menu and it took awhile for the food to come out. It was~45mins for first course and ~15minutes between each remaining course even when our plates were empty. I've had similar dinning experience and although the long wait for the first course is standard with a large party subsequent courses are always quick. I've never experienced a significant wait time in-between courses after plates were finished...Hence the 4 stars instead of 5. read more

Stopped for lunch during a work trip across the border. To start the place was beautiful, the staff was amazing and the food was so flavorful! I had a taco negro which was fish battered in squid ink with a beet compote and topped with purple cabbage and pickled red onions. The tortilla was almost made with purple corn maze hence the black taco. The flavors went well together and everything was fresh and delicious! Hats off to the chef! read more

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The restaurant has a New York kinda vibe, it feel upscale but casual. We started off with a McCallen 12 year scotch on the rocks follow by shrimp verde aquachile, follow by Taco Negro, Oyster crudos, corn soup with roasted beets, Bone Marrow with pulpo, and our protein was. Filet Mignon. All dishes was done to perfection. The head Chef is Ruffo Ibarra. You will see him roaming the tables to see if the food was to your satisfaction. Service is very attentive by the staff. Recommend you make a reservation and they are open till 1:30 am. Enjoy, we did read more

Oryx Capital - Tacos Negro with Uni - Gastropubs Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Don't waste your time or money. Los arcos or lion fish is way better value and taste. They charged me about $32 dollars for 2 tiny tostadas and 1 beer. the tuna was ok not great. read more

Oryx Capital - This place is way way overpriced. - Gastropubs Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Was surprised, everything was excellent. Ceviche with watermelon with habanero ash AMAZING. Meat tartar with these wonderful blue tostadas. Octopus with 3 kind of sauce with a delicious not spicy chili sauce. Meat wrapped in a leaf And a very special Caesar salad read more

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Llegue a media hora de cerrar pero me atendieron con mucha amabilidad y el servicio fue rápido. Todos los platillos estuvieron muy ricos y eso hizo que la experiencia fuera más memorable. Muchísimas gracias a todos y espero regresar pronto read more

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Food was spectacular, ceviche, black taco, the uni and mussel pasta. The service is good but if you want prompt and quick service this is not the place for you. Ambiance is nice, Modernish. Would definitely return. read more

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Amo tanto este lugar! El servicio es un placer y la comida estaba bien equilibrada y bien pensada. Mi amigo que es vegano le preguntó al camarero si podían hacer un plato personalizado y la sorpresa, el chef accedió e hizo una increíble tostada de verduras. Siempre recomiendo este lugar a mis amigos que visitan Tijuana. Saludos! read more

Octopus entrée good, but all octopus with sauce. No veggies. Next time I would like to try the octopus appetizer. The cauliflower side dish generally comes with cheese, but I don't eat dairy so the chef made me a special sauce of portobello mushroom that was out of this world. Really nice music - not too loud. read more

Oryx Capital - Octopus entree - cooked perfectly - Gastropubs Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Amazing place Food delicious and service great The octopus were my favorite Nice ambiance read more

All the food was excellently presented and tasted wonderful. Portions are very reasonable. Service was quick and attentive. read more

Oryx Capital - Lechón confitado - Gastropubs Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

We were told about this restaurant by a local socialite and close friend of ours. The place has a great atmosphere, they have a full bar and the a mixologist bar tender on site. We tried the Paloma Encacronada and a Mezcal Mixer. Thay also have a long list of beer and craft beers. Over all we have a great experuonce the food was high-end and clean. We spend around 100 dollers with a 30% tip included. Great place look forward to going back again. **Note there is a speek essay here but you need reservations. read more

Oryx Capital - Lechon chicharron de ribeye, guacamole and mac&Cheese.. all good. - Gastropubs Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

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The experience was epic. The food is progressively enjoyable and the service is attentive. The ambiance is tailored and bespoke while being comfortable and exciting. If you are in TJ, come here. The wine list is also amazing. read more

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Good food and beer. Beautiful restaurant, amazing staff. Near Grand Tijuana hotel. 5/5

I've dined at some of the nicest restaurants in the world and the dinner we had last night at Oryx was at the top. We enjoyed everything, but a couple of the dishes that stood out: Taco Negro, Tuna Tostada, Filet Mignon (Gold Rush), Organic Chicken and Mac n Cheese. For dessert, my wife and I shared the bittersweet semifreddo. Very delicious. The service was excellent and we were fortunate enough to meet Chef Ruffo Ibarra. Really cool guy who puts his heart and soul into his restaurant. We popped into the Speak Easy at the back of the restaurant for a night cap. Great way to close the evening. Can't wait to come back and enjoy this gem next time we are in TJ. read more

The lamb chops and cocktails were okay but the service and customer service were subpar. They actually overcharged the amount of the tip. It seemed like our waiter could never be found and when he was around he never looked up. Call me disappointed read more

The black tacos are fantastic. The menu is amazing. Service is great. I love this spot. Highly recommend.

Nice, trendy decor/atmosphere with valet parking. All of the food we got was delicious, particularly, the mac and cheese, octopus and the chicken. This place reminded me of pretty much every trendy restaurant in San Diego. Our service was good as well but I took one star off because the menu is entirely in Spanish. Luckily, I came with Spanish speakers who was able to help me understand the menu, but I did spot a couple who sat down next to us, looked at the menu, and got up and left. lol. read more

I heard about this place through my friend Sonya. So, of course, when I was in Tijuana, the next weekend, and staying at a hotel across the street, we had to come here. For starters, this place is gorgeous. Exposed wood, steel, and fine art everywhere. Walk in and seat yourself. All the art on the walls can be purchased. We started with Tequila Mules and then ordered some small plates. Mac & cheese - OMG -- so good. Served with bacon bits. You can also add octopus, which we skipped because my friend is allergic. Roasted cauliflower - AMAZING! Served with a kind of cream sauce and more bacon. Lamb tacos - HIGHLY recommend! So tender and juicy. I loved everything about this place and will go there next time I am in Tijuana FOR SURE! Please do not miss this one. read more

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Came to celebrate my birthday and my husband's and the experience was amazing! From the host at the front to the attentive waiters, the service is superior to any other place we've been to. We ordered the Octopus and Fish dishes and they were perfection. And the cocktails, WOW!! We will be coming back again soon! If you're in Tijuana, this is a place you must visit.! read more

The reviews are spot on. Amazing food that would be a hit in any country. The black tacos (pic here) is a particular standout. read more

Oryx Capital - Black taco - Gastropubs Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

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Magnificent dinning area and food. Came to celebrate with friends. Left very pleased with service and cuisine. Muchísima Gracias! read more

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We saw this on a local show, and had to try it. We had the black fish taco, and mac n cheese- amazing! The octopus and baked cauliflower were also delicious. They have a great selection of mixed drinks. Try the Paloma and the Del Huerto in the secret speak easy room! read more

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My dream has finally come true!!! A proper brunch in Tijuana! Chef Ruffo Ibarra already has an excellent repertoire of dishes on the menu for lunch and dinner, but now, he has applied his talent and creativity to exquisite brunch dishes. Add to that, some fab champagne cocktails and brunch will never be the same! I am certain that this brunch at Oryx Capital will rival any brunch offering in San Diego! Oh, and Snake Oil Co. is responsible for their extensive and carefully crafted cocktail menu! This place is a must! Also, you can make reservations for brunch!!! No waiting an hour like in SD....hallelujah!!! ¡Por fin, una fantástica opción para brunch en Tijuana! Hoy tuvimos la gran oportunidad de saborear algunos de los platillos y cocteles que formarán parte de la carta brunch. Cada platillo es exquisito. Estas creaciones del Chef Ruffo Ibarra reflejan una gran creatividad culinaria. Tienen que ir!!! Tus domingos nunca serán igual... read more

Oryx Capital - Exquisite brunch offerings! Chef Ruffo Ibarra is a culianary master! - Gastropubs Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Came to this place by accident, as we had reservations at a nearby bar, but the Uber driver dropped us off here..Palmira, the hostess, kindly made two seats available for us the bar, so we could wait for our venue to open (at 10pm)...this was amazingly kind of her, so kudos to her..the bar tenders were attentive and super polite and the drinks were great! We plan on returning to try their food, as it looked delicious...overall, we really enjoyed this place..it has a warm atmosphere and the service was absolutely fantastic.. read more

This place is good for drinks and appetizers, don't get too excited with "dinner" here because their menu is limited but they have an amazing "taco negro" which is a must have! I've tried their rib eye and it's meh, I would skip it and instead order the chicken, it's pretty good, light and tender. The ceviche negro is good, the roasted cauliflower not impressed and I remember trying the octopus and I didn't love it. They have a bar in the back very exclusive which you can go after you pre-drink and eat at the restaurant area. Four stars because I've eating things I've loved and others not so much. read more

I've eaten here a dozen times and have loved everything. Exceptional, high quality ingredients, wonderful flavors beautifully presented plates, amazing service all in a warm, comfortable upscale casual atmosphere. One of my favorites in TJ. I'd highly recommend! read more

Two strong recommendations for any visitor to Tijuana: read up on the fascinating prohibition history of the town, and come to Oryx Capital for a bite to eat and a cocktail or two. read more

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I went in for dinner and very much enjoyed everything about this place. They have a good variety of craft beers and the one I had was quite good. I had the mayo octopus as an appetizer which I liked although I wasn't particularly impressed with. Then I had the pig eye as main course and that was delicious. Finally, I had the border churros for dessert and it was good as well. The service at the bar was perfect. I recommend coming to this restaurant and I will definitely be back the next time I'm around. read more

The worst service the food and appetizers took over an hour I ordered the organic chicken and it didn't have any flavor it was bland I had to cancel the rest of the food because it took way too long . WORST SERVICE EVER read more

The valet out front is handy. The hostess is a bit tentative in her greeting. The caramel-colored leatherette banquettes are comfortable. We do not like the paper napkins or the fact they were out of many wines on the wine list. There is a pretty succulent display on each table. I liked the Pollo Organico, and the side of French fries were nicely served and golden brown and crispy. You have to ask for bread, but it came out nicely toasted [15 peso supplement "Porcion de Pan"]. The service at Oryx is not the professional service one expects and usually finds in Tijuana, but these young people try their hardest, and we especially want to highlight the efforts of Iris Jaime and the very kind Viridiana. read more