This is my second time for going to Tijuana Yelp Events, and I have not been to Yelp Event in…read moreMexico, and they have a photo booth and it has a Yelp logo in the backdrop, and it was very amazing to go there since 5 years ago.

Drove down spontaneously with two amigos for a quick turnaroundbof bar crawls and street food…read moreThanksgiving eve. We left LA county around 9pm and hit the border at San Ysidro around 11: 45pm. Traffic on the 605 and 5 south was light and fast. Parked in San Ysidro near McDonsld's & Jack in the Box for $8.00. We walked across the border and it was smooth no hassle experience. Caught a taxi for $10.00 to Zona Norte and did a righteous 4 hit bar crawl that included some awesome Tijuaba street tacos at the intersection of Calle Coahuila and Calle Ninos Heroes for Tacos de Danny. It's a stone's throw away and south of the infamous Hong Kong bar( ya' know it's reputation...wink wink lol!)....anyway..hoochie eye candy aside, the multiple bottles of cerveza, tequila and rum called for refreshment and sustenance. I ordered two big meaty ass delicious tacos de asada and one al pastor...both with everything...which for me were marinated red onions( cebollas), pico de gallo, red and green chile salsa and fresh raw radishes. The tacos were hefty, wrapped in thick corn tortillas...magnificent blend of fiery chiles, bitter, sour and slightly sweet impressive servings of freshly grilled meats( asada y al pastor)...I squeezed copious amounts of lemon y lime for the finish....I was in taco heaven. Sabroso, delicioso, mucho carne y caliente! Just the thing to fill my belly sfter a night of libations and live bsnda music!!! Totally excellent and only $7.00 for four tacos( they give USA based King Taco a serious run for the $$ money!!

The city of Tijuana has a mixed reputation, depending on who you ask. Back home, it is often…read morelabeled as the most dangerous city on the world. I disagree with this, and this is coming from a guy who's travelled extensively and also deployed as part of the US armed services. Your experience in TJ will basically be determines on what you look for while coming here. If you're looking for the nicer part of town, then Zona Rio and the area around the Hipodromo is your best bet. My all-time favorite place in which to spend the night is Hotel Lucerna and K-Tower. Recently, I've discovered hotel Quartz, which is another upscale option. For more information on those hotels, check out my reviews for them. As far as nightclubs go, I recommend Bosse and El Alebrije. They are upscale, exclusive, and are frequented by well-established locals. In my opinion, this is the only place to party well in Tijuana. The tourist area is mainly Zona Centro along Avenida Revolucion. The area is so-so, but largely safe as long as you don't look for trouble. There are plenty of mom and pops eateries and coffee shops along this street. Most of the action is between Calle 1a (first street) on the north, and Calle 9a (ninth street) on the south. First street northward, I strongly recommend you do not walk around, as Zona Norte (northern zone) is one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in TJ. Sitting within Zona Norte is the red light district along Calle Coahuila. There is a small stretch of this street that is heavily patrolled, and safe. If you decide to venture here, do not trust anyone if they try to lure you outside of this area. Do not get drunk in this area, unless you are with people that you trust very well. And if the police here do pull you over, don't give them any grief, it won't go well for you. They will likely try to get a bribe from you. Just pay then the $30-$40, and be on your way. If you carry any more cash than that, hide it elsewhere (i.e. in your shoe, or a hidden compartment in your car). The most common reason that I've been pulled over was due to my tinted windows, so if you have dark windows on your car, keep this in mind. On a lighter note, Playas de Tijuana is a nice place to check out. There is a boardwalk that starts at the Faro de Tijuana (the lighthouse of Tijuana), and heads southward. There are restaurants and miscellaneous stores along the way, as well as private residences and places that you can rent through Booking or AirBnb. The area is so-so, but I've never encountered problems in this part of TJ. All in all, Tijuana is a fun place to go. I've never had issues here, and I've made tons of memories. I've also made tons of friends here. If you decide to come here to party or for a weekend excursion, just practice common sense and don't look for trouble. And don't make acqward questions, especially about la mafia (the cartels). Those people won't mess with you as long as you don't mess with them. Stay safe and have fun in Baja. Cheers!

I often describe Tijuana cuisine as going through a culinary renaissance. So many restaurants keep…read moregetting better and fancier with each passing year, it's quite remarkable. Even Anthony Bourdain thought so... and come on, if Anthony Bourdain makes a statement about food, it must be truth. The funny thing is, as much as the culinary arts have grown in town there really aren't that many culinary schools in town that aren't crazy expensive private art schools. It's a bummer that people have to go across the border to get this sort of training and education. That's why I'm a fan of this Culinary Art School. The quality of chefs that come out of here is amazing, some of them work at the finest restaurants in town. Aside from the usual culinary school programs and degrees they also offer small workshops where anyone can sign up (last one I heard of was a beer appreciation course) if this is something that might interest you go ahead and sign up on their website so you can get the newsletter!

We had an extremely disappointing experience with Casa de Piedra Winery. From the very beginning,…read moreAlejandro's attitude and unprofessionalism set the tone for what turned out to be a frustrating and unpleasant interaction. We made a reservation, which Alejandro personally confirmed. However, when we called for directions, he tried to claim that we didn't have a reservation at all. After presenting him the confirmation, he reluctantly admitted that he had made the reservation. Even then, he was resistant to give us the proper address. Instead of simply providing the address over the phone, he insisted on texting it to us. After hanging up, we waited and waited for the promised text. When it did not come, we had to call back. With the second request Alejandro finally sent the address. We immediately let him know we were on our way. Despite arriving just 15 minutes later, with the tasting room completely empty and more than a half hour before their scheduled closing, Alejandro refused to allow us a tasting. He continually insisted it is their policy to cancel any reservation if the party is 15 or more minutes late. He could have easily accommodated us but refused as a matter of 'policy'. Keep in mind that when we called it was well before our appointment time and if he had been more cooperative from the beginning we would have been at the winery on time. Alejandro's refusal to just give us the correct address in a timely and cooperative manner caused us to be about 20 minutes tardy. That said, there was no one in the tasting room when we arrived so it was not a case of them having moved on to other customers. This level of wilful obstruction and lack of respect for our time is absolutely unacceptable. We spent several days in Valle de Guadalupe and Casa de Piedra was the exception, as every other winery we visited was a model of accommodation and polite engagement. When we shared our experience with others during our trip they also concurred that Casa de Piedra Winery was an exception of arrogance and difficulty. The entire experience was riddled with rudeness and inefficiency. I cannot recommend Casa de Piedra Winery to anyone who values good customer service or a pleasant experience. Save your time and money for there are many places in Valle de Guadalupe that actually appreciate its guests.

The people that greeted us were friendly, the views were fair, and the tasting room was nice…read more However, the wine tastings menu was expensive ($18-$30 per person) for three 1-2 ounce pours. I'm not a math wizard, but by my calculations, we spent $50 for 6-8 ounces of wine (expensive even for my favorite vineyards in Napa, let alone Baja). During the tasting, the host spoke for 30 minutes straight about the company and wine making process while we sat patiently listening. If the experience was more fun, the price more reasonable, and the pours MUCH more generous, I would have purchased some of their delicious sparkling.

MS tours is the best! Lorenzo and his drivers provide safe and knowledgeable transport around Baja…read more Have on 4 occasions used their service to the Valle. They can pick you up as soon as you cross into TJ and then drop you off back at the boarder crossing. Lorenzo and his team will handle booking winery reservations and dinner reservations where needed and work with you to tailor an experience. Need recommendations? MS tours knows all the spots very well! If your Spanish is lacking Lorenzo and the drivers tag along and make sure you feel comfortable ordering and with any questions at the wineries. (also most wineries in the Valle and place in Baja in general speak english as well). On a typical tour we like to grab tacos by Ensenada then hit up 2-3 wineries and dinner before heading back. Also have used their services for a bachelor party. We stayed in La Fonda area and had the drivers pick us up and take us around Ensenada for a night. Van sizes range from smaller to large party vans. I think we've had up to 15+ people before

I can't say enough amazing things about MS Tours! I feel like part of family after using them on…read moreour trip to Valle. Lorenzo and Raquel are incredibly welcoming, knowledgable, kind, and attentive. They really went above and beyond to make us feel safe and secure, and ensure we were aware of nearby sites and activities. They really made the trip extra special for us!