I had a friend visiting Tijuana so we went for dinner the last day he was in town. Despite living in TJ for a few years now I have not been able to try any Argentinian restaurant yet. The only I did try was "El Tucumano" which was located in downtown TJ, but that was over 5 years ago when I was living in San Diego. At the time we left feeling that the overall experience was mediocre at best. Anyway so this time we left Playas de Tijuana at 830 pm and heading to Rosarito. We were not aware the the restaurants there close at 9 pm so best case we could get there 5 or 10 minutes before the time they would close. Giving the time restraints we called a few places just to make sure we were going to be fine. The first place we called was restaurant "El Gaucho", they said they close at 9 pm every day and they take orders till 845 pm. Since it was 842 or 843 pm they said to look for another restaurant as they were not taking us. Then, we moved to the next place we found on Google, that place was Patagonia. Although they also closed at 9 pm we thought we were unlikely going to be accepted, but the hostess on the phone said that they were going to accommodate us, she just asked if we knew what we wanted to that they could get started as the kitchen was about to close. Since we knew what we wanted to order we could order on the phone, making things easier for everyone. We got there exactly at 9 pm, we sat down, got a soda and a glass of wine and by the time we got the drink the food was already there, just out of the grill. Timing was beyond perfect, it could not get any better. We got a parrillada for 2, but indeed, the food that comes with it its for 2 big eaters, to be honest this would have been more than enough for 3 average eaters. The cuts were really tender and flavorfull, without significant fat pockets. It was really tasty, similar to the parrilladas you would get in good restaurants in Argentina. It came with 2 or 3 different steaks; flank steak, skirt steak and short ribs. The parrillada came also with corn on the cob, chorizo and morcilla as well as a side of fries . We also got 2 empanadas to start with and for dessert we got an alfajor (we were stuffed but we could not leave without trying a dessert). Overall we were were happy, I am Argentinian so I can definitely appreciate a good quality parrillada and it's not that living away from home for 25 years made me forget the standards I developed when I lived in Argentina. I was happy with the food, the generous servings we got along with the fair prices we paid and mostly with the fact that i could proudly show a Mexican friend how good the Argentinian parrilladas are. A few years ago I visited Mexico and they proudly took me to different places to try Mexico's best cuisine and I ended up getting nothing but their finest. Now, despite the limited options Tijuana has I was still able to catch up and get them to sample some of Argentinian's best beef. I could not be happier with the overall experiene at Patagonia in Rosarito. read more

Enjoyed this restaurant! Due to the outstanding reviews on Yelp, decided to trek on down from the San Diego border to Rosarito to check this spot out. Patagonia is located right in the heart of downtown Rosarito, within a short walking distance of the beach and well-known Papas & Beer nightclub. Was slightly hard to find at first, though there is a small red sign from the storefronts on main street (Hwy 1) indicating where the restaurant is. The restaurant is actually located in a charming garden court slightly off the main street, co-located with a few other restaurants and shops. Got to the restaurant a little before 1:30 pm on a Friday, not too long after they opened for the day. Only one other set of customers was there at the time so I was able to be seated immediately. Was surprised by how small the spot is, almost felt like you were walking into someone's home rather than a restaurant, though I very much appreciated the old-school, "homey" feel and decor. 4-5 tables inside, another 4-5 tables outside, with the kitchen right in the front of the restaurant where you can see all the food being prepared. A couple of cats randomly roaming around the restaurant also added to the charm, LOL. Seems to be a family-owned restaurant judging from the size, decor, and the fact that the waiter who took my order was also helping in the kitchen. The waiter who greeted me spoke pretty good English so language barrier was no issue. I ordered the 16 oz grilled ribeye steak (Bife Patagonia), which comes with your choice of french fries (which I chose) or salad. There's not an extensive drink list here - mostly some wines, sangria, juices, and water - so I just went with some mineral water rather than the usual beer I would get at this type of restaurant. A few minutes after ordering they waiter brought out a few pieces of complimentary bread with homemade sauces. Small portioned, but very tasty! They then brought out the french fries before bringing out the steak, which I thought was a little odd (these are typically brought out at the same time), but wasn't a problem for me. The ribeye was very well-portioned, juicy, and damn good. Wouldn't say it's up there with the best I've ever had, or even the best I've had in Mexico, but it was good. At 695 pesos (~$35 dollars) I thought it was great value relative to comparable steakhouses both in Mexico and the U.S. Altogether with the 2 mineral waters I ordered (50 pesos each), my total bill came out to 795 pesos (~40) which was actually much less than I was expecting to pay going in. Patagonia does accept credit cards and they have their own free wi-fi. While most people who go to steakhouses like this dress up nicely, there is no dress code here. I was very casually dressed when I went here, as was the waiter and all the other workers who were there at the time. Very charming restaurant with good food at a great price! Definitely recommend checking out at least once if you happen to be in the area! read more

Patagonia 1829 - Even a free public telephone here, don't know if it's actually functioning (LOL) but added to the charm of the place... - Argentine Near Me - Rosarito, BCN

I really enjoyed this place. It was an accidental fine as we were walking through Rosarito. I liked the look of the area and it's authentic Spanish style decor. As we walked through this little alley way we found this restaurant and decided to have a bite for lunches on a whim. The food was good and the service was excellent. Really enjoyed the view and the atmosphere of the place. We sat outside and thoroughly enjoyed our time. read more

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Is this Rosarito's best restaurant? Maybe so. Found it here on Yelp. My Bife de Chorizo (NY Strip) was perfectly seasoned, grilled to medium rare over the wood fire and delicious. I'm not sure how they could get such a great sear and leave the middle soft and rare. The grilled jalapeño, zucchini and corn was a nice local adaptation. Little bits of the jalapeño with bites of steak are a great flavor experience. My only knock is the limited menu. The only option for my pesca daughter was the Salmon a la Plancha, which she definitely enjoyed. But otherwise no real vegetarian options that I could find. Would be nice to see a warm, grilled Provoletta appetizer, which is quite common in Argentina. Nice, retro Argentinia atmosphere (I've actually been there) Very good service. Not cheap, but reasonable for a higher-end dinner. Two entree with two bottled waters and a nice local Tempranillo was $81. I pretty much can't afford a nice steak dinner in So Cal. read more

Stopped here for dinner because Yelp reviews were so good and SO glad we did! Empanadas were delicious, best I've ever had- ground beef and spinach w/ cheese. Make sure to put chimichuri on every bite! We also ordered Beef Skewers & Milanesa de Pollo and can't stop talking about how delicious these dishes were. Make sure to try the Sangria. Staff were so friendly and down to earth. The ambiance was the icing on the cake! Clean, quiet, and quaint with many beautiful plants. Seating is limited, but we went on a weekday evening so did not have to wait for a table. Thank you Patagonia! read more

Patagonia 1829 - Brochette de Res - Argentine Near Me - Rosarito, BCN

This restaurant was very good. The service was excellent and the place had really cool cozy layout. The food was also really good, the steak I ordered was cooked perfectly, but the chicken skewers we got were a bit dried. Anoter negative was that our food took a really long time to come out, so they need to work on that. read more

Patagonia 1829 - Ribeye 10z - Argentine Near Me - Rosarito, BCN

We were looking for a lobster and we stumbled upon this little gem,Patagonia. Thank you so much for a wonderful gastronomic experience.

Been wanting to try this place. Decided to walk there from my hotel. It quite a small place with the majority of the seating outside. It's off the street in an alley with small restaurants on each side. Very clean and extremely cozy. Almost forget you are in Mexico. Get to the Restaurant, decided to sit outside. Good service and descent cost for the quality of food. read more

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Reading reviews on here before we went in, I was sure I was in for a great experience just like the rest of the restaurants that I visited in rosarito during my stay. Boy was I wrong... - service was horrible, we had two servers and between both of them NOBODY checked on us. We had to walk to the cashier to get our plates brought out. -We had to ask THREE TIMES for our check. - pollo milenesa neopalitana was such a disappointment, especially after waiting nearly 45 minutes for our food to be brought out. Advertised with mashed potatoes, came with the most bland fries known to man. - ridiculously small portions -seriously, I emphasize again, the worst service I probably ever had, on a Saturday night. We had to come to the front desk to order more food every single time and our male server had an attitude. However: -there are a bunch of really cute stray cats walking around that will keep you great company. - juggo de sangria was okay. Good value and okay taste. Definitely got two heavy weights wine-drunk. -mango cheesecake was delicious -the empanadas were the only thing that kept me from complaining... super super delicious we got the mushroom and cheese empanadas and ended up ordering 4 more. Over all I would consider coming back only if I ate empanadas the entire time and sat right under the cashier. read more

Patagonia 1829 - Cats that will keep you company - Argentine Near Me - Rosarito, BCN

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Food is absolutely delicious! Everything was freshly made on order. Service was great. Location is wonderful and the design of the surrounding buildings is very vintage. Would definitely recommend empanadas, steak, and sangria. Very affordable. Definitely will return. New go to when in Rosarito! read more

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This place is ridiculously good and is going to be the reason I come back here. This place is exceptionally good all around between the food, service, and ambience. We ordered so much food here. We ordered a ribeye steak 10/10, sandwich 10/10, bread with chimichurri 10/10, cheese board 8/10 (it is good. They just make it a little different in Mexico definitely worth trying). We also ordered a bottle of wine to drink with all of the food and that was really good. The service here is next level, it was the best service in the whole Rosarito. They were extremely patient. Wanted to know how you like the food engaged with us. They were just amazing. I love the way that they brought the food out. They didn't overwhelm you. They were super kind and went above and beyond! The ambience here also is just so effortless. It's so cute. I loved it. They don't need to change anything. read more

This place has a great drinks! The service was excellent! It has a a nice forestry atmosphere cool breeze outside nice patio decorations!

The best beef milanesa I've ever had. The best potato wedges I've ever had. Food was excellent! Sangria was just ok. I definitely recommend this place especially if you want a nice ambiance while you have your meal. The only bad part was it doesn't have its own parking because it's located in a little plaza. read more

Seriously the best food I have had in a long time. And I am a Yelp Elite! That says a lot. The food was AMAZING and full of flavor at a very reasonable price. Even the wine was amazing. I had the house Rose and wow! I will be back tomorrow before we head back to LA and I will be ordering the same thing. This is a MUST visit when you come to Rosarito if you want great food with a good ambiance. It's perfect for a date night or nice dinner with frien read more

Service was fine.. Food was boring , plain, bland.. Even the bread was not good.. I could make a better steak at home by just putting some sea salt on it. Even the grilled vegetables had no taste. The waiter was very nice.It's the best I can say. read more

Excellent Food !! Good service, if you going for dinner recommend to arrive around 6pm read more

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Muy ricas sus empanadas, aun mejor la salchicha argentina y sus cortes, no venden café, te lo traen del vecino si gustas, la Srta Huerita ( mesera ) excelente, esta difícil el estacionamiento, el más cercas te quiere cobrar $20dlls ( creen que todos somos pochos) pero a 2 cuadras o tres, sobre la calle encuentras de seguro estacionamiento, esta es mi tercera ves y cada ves me gusta más read more

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This was a real treat and the steak was not to be missed. We were lucky enough to sit outside in the courtyard and it really made our night. The steak was great and the empanadas were a great appetizer. read more

Patagonia 1829 - Beautiful outdoor seating in the courtyard. - Argentine Near Me - Rosarito, BCN

Second time coming here and the choripan is ridiculously good. The staff is very attentive and the atmosphere is nice. The first time we came we had the parillila and it was great. This is a good place to sit down for a good meal. read more

This is SERIOUSLY a hidden GEM As you walk in and sit down its just so peaceful. Surrounded by so much green, plants, bricks, and wood. The house wine NEVER fails me. The Empanadas are DELICIOUS. My favorite are the Mushroom and cheese, Napolitano, and spinach and cheese. I ALWAYS order the Cheese board, which i LOVE.. And last but not least the server who's ALWAYS here, is so attentive and polite and on his best service. Thank you guys. read more

Patagonia 1829 - Cheese board. - Argentine Near Me - Rosarito, BCN

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Within top 3 on my list of best "family establishments" In my travels around the world. Attention and care put into the food we had, we could taste the love for wanting to cook. It's not the commercialized restaurant appearance type, so if you walk away from giving this business a try, "man, you missed out!!" Definitely will return!! read more

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This had to be the best dinner I have had in baja yet! The food was outstanding. Small location that feels like you are eating in someone's home in Argentina! They have set the standards very high for both food and service. The chimichurri is amazing. What a great experience. read more

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Stopped in for a quick break. Had freshly made guacamole and birria consomé. Staff is very attentive and feels like a very welcoming environment. The waterfall along the wall of the restaurant makes the ambience very relaxing. Stop by this family owned restaurant read more

Patagonia 1829 - Relaxing ambience in a cute Family owned restaurant. Waterfall in the background goes along the whole wall - Argentine Near Me - Rosarito, BCN

A hidden gem along the Rosarito main walk (walk down the entrance to the Pueblo Plaza, next to the OXXO) this steak house was a culinary surprise. I am not a big empanada fan, but had to eat two of the ham and cheese as the crust was so light, crisp, and not greasy or oily. My steak was well seasoned and cooked exactly as I like it. My dish came with a small corn on the cob (elote) and grilled zucchinis. An excellent steak meal with simple sides and a glass (or two, or three) of sangria while seated out front and I was a happy diner. After a visit here, I'll wager you will be too! read more

Patagonia 1829 - Ham and cheese empanada! - Argentine Near Me - Rosarito, BCN

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Great little secret in Rosarito! The food was excellent, very good service and prices are very fair for the quality of food which is A1! The choripan was really good and was the chicken skewers. The fresh baked bread is so good too! Thank you, especially to the owner who was nice enough to chat with us for a bit! Muchas Gracias por la comida magnifica y el buen servicio! read more

Excellent ribeye and great quaint place for dinner. The service by Abby was perfect. Seems like a family run restaurant. My favorite restaurant in Rosarita. read more

Patagonia 1829 - 16 oz Ribeye - Argentine Near Me - Rosarito, BCN

I found this to be the best restraunt in Rosarito. The grilled meats are exceptional, especially the strip steak. Also make sure to get the red Sangria which is excellent. read more

Best service best food, loved the outdoor seating! Empanadas we're really good too and fresh read more

Patagonia 1829 - Rib eye - Argentine Near Me - Rosarito, BCN

No me canso de venir a este lugar! La comida es una delicia y el servicio espectacular. Lo reciben con tanta amabilidad la presentación de la comida es fenomenal, no se siente como ambiente restaurante se siente como estar en casa y la comida una delicia si están en rosarito porfavor no fallen en ir q este lugar se estarían perdiendo de una experiencia fenomenal read more

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This was our first time here. We came based on the yelp reviews. We were not disappointed. All of the food was excellent. They have many dishes. We tried empanadas, sandwiches and various meat dishes. They enjoyed them all. All of the food had a very tasty favor. The drinks were all made on the spot. They were really good. They have a very good house wine too. read more

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This time I tried the Ojo de Bife (Ribeye) and it was delicious, just a little over cooked of what I requested but after tasting it that was forgotten :), the grilled vegetables and the side salad were awesome and well balanced. I would like them even more if they could add a better selection of wine. read more

Patagonia 1829 - Perfect! - Argentine Near Me - Rosarito, BCN

This place is tucked away in the Pueblo plaza near the Rosario fiesta hotel. The food is delicious and the place is charming. Sitting outside with the the live music was and added plus. If you are walking down the main boulevard you could miss it. It's right next to the OXXO read more

Randomly walked by this place and celebrated a birthday early there for dinner. Great ambiance, food, and service. Alexis and the rest of the staff really try to provide a great experience. Steak was cooked just like we requested and sangria was fresh and strong. Highly recommend! read more

What a great surprise, little gem hidden, all I can say is that it was a experience from beginning to end, It's probably the best tasting piece of meat that I had in my whole life Perfectly cooked on a home made grill using charcoal and wood. We had the parrillada for 2 and a Bariloche tabla as a appetizer. I personally have had steak all over the place, USA , Mexico and I can tell you with out a doubt, this place has probably the best, highly recommended. By the way Alexis the waiter was awesome as well as the owners who cooked our food. read more

Excellent Rib-eye. One of the best I have had at less then American chain price. Highly recommend. Go with waiter recommendations on empanadas and how to cook steak (medium rare versus my original medium). Sometimes I find medium rare to be a little tough but the cut of meat was perfect for medium rare. read more

Patagonia 1829 - Excellent 16 oz Rib-eye, veggies and salad. Empanadas (2) were excellent also. Sangria. All for $30. - Argentine Near Me - Rosarito, BCN

Omg, this is the spot. If you can only eat at one place while in Rosarito, come here. They cook on a charcoal grill right in front of you, and the food is insane. The vibe of the area is beautiful. You feel like you went through a portal. Just off the street, but you feel like you were transported hundreds of miles away into an authentic rural village. read more

Patagonia 1829 - Argentine Near Me - Rosarito, BCN

Amazing food and ambience. Ribeye was phenomenal, empanadas delicious, charming location.

Beautiful place but low quality food, even the plates are and flatware are cheap. I wish they would upgrade.

The best empanadas and bread! Chorizo empanadas were our favorite out of the few we tried but they were all soooo good! Great service and atmosphere. read more

Great food and excellent prices in a relax ambiance. Opens only until 9 pm. The food is very authentic and the Russian salad is the best :) read more

Patagonia 1829 - Argentine Near Me - Rosarito, BCN

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