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    Rabelo's

    4.3 (19 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Rob P.

    When I read Abel T.'s review that you could get a 4 course meal for under $20, I didn't quite get it. Here I was sitting at Rabelo's because another restaurant's credit card machine was down, and the owner said Rabelo's was his favorite seafood restaurant. But I was staring down a menu that showed one plate being around $15. That's a lot for Tijuana, even for something like octopus! I decided to trust the recommendation and I got my octopus char-grilled, one of many options for how the dish could be prepared. Then the staff just starting bringing things to my table. First, it was the most amazingly fresh chips and salsa, which is pretty normal in Tijuana. Then it was a plate of two giant fried fish sticks. Then it was a soup with some sort of meatball. Then it was a basket of delicious bread. I was filling up quickly, and the one dish I ordered hadn't yet arrived. Finally my char-grilled octopus arrived and it was a very generous portion along with rice and veggies. There was seriously so much food on my table I couldn't even come close to finishing it. I got a large box to take my leftover octopus with me, which I enjoyed later that night. And of course, they brought me some sort of rice milk dessert. Oh man, I was stuffed. Yes, a 4 or 5 course meal for under $20. Good service, free wifi, what more can you ask for?

    Breaded shrimp
    Estebam F.

    This place is hidden. It is very close to one of Tijuana's popular restaurant. With you're a meal. They provide you with a soup that is very tasty. They then give you a couple of fried fish. These fried fish are also delicious. I was in the mood for fried shrimp, so I ordered the fried fish. I was not disappointed. The fried shrimp was fresh and so tasty.

    Tomato-ee/watery bisque soup with 2 Crab Cakes. Squeeze half a lime in there for a whole new, tangy flavor dimension. Sop up with that bread
    Blythe D.

    * * * * Hidden Gem * * * * What a surprise! This tiny little place is overshadowed between Mr. Pampas and The Fairfield Inn by Marriott in Tijuana. The only reason we found it, was by word of mouth. It is tucked into the corner of the "strip mall" beside Mr. Pampas. Definitely go with an appetite, because they give you a few foods before they bring out your main course. The homemade chips are not the best I've ever had, but seriously crunchy. Dipped in the seriously flavorful Pico de Gallo, made me not care that the chips, themselves, weren't very flavorful. ...love that CRUNCH, though... Soon, they brought 4 large fishsticks for the 3 of us. These weren't the minced pieces of cardboard we get from the grocery store. Actual chunks of tender, white fish, cooked in a crunchy batter. Mouth-watering yumminess when dipped into the tartar sauce or red sauce. Then, they brought a cup of soup for each of us. We squirted half a tiny lime into the thin- tomato-based broth. (Reminded me of a watery Bisque). What a different dimension of flavor that created for the two crab-cakes floating in the soup. Ahhhhhh-maz-ing flavor! When the crab cakes were gone, we used the perfectly baked crunchy-outside, soft-inside bread to sop up the last drops of soup. Finally, we each got our main courses. Each was very yummy, and very fresh seafood. At the end of the meal, they brought us a gratis cup of sweet liquid. He told us it was ice cream, milk, a little bit of Kahlua, and cinnamon sprinkled on top. ....heavenly.... Before tip, the cost for 3 of us to be completely stuffed with good quality, tasty seafood, was $42.53.

    Shrimp & octopus tacos. Sooo good!
    Jack H.

    A gem hidden in around the corner. Very friendly staff and the seafood - even better. So reasonably priced and very healthy portions! You'll be glad you visited this one!

    Thats the shrimp entree. Had to ask for ref sauce on the side to add some flavor to the dish. SMH
    Sujeesha V.

    Two stars I've given equals five stars for service. Very attentive and quick turnaround. But... Food for a fine dinning restaurant like this was lower than sub-par. They serve complimentary fish sticks which has more dough than fish. I ordered shrimp entree and all i got was boiled shrimp with cucumber, Seriously?? Shrimp cevice with mango salsa was the only item I liked out of all the things we ate there. Never going back, won't recommend!

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    When I read Abel T.'s review that you could get a 4 course meal for under $20, I didn't quite get it.

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    Los Arcos

    Los Arcos

    4.5(298 reviews)
    0.4 kmLa Chapu (Chapultepec)
    $$

    Nice place to grab lunch! Fast we walked in just two of us and got a table right away but don't…read moreexpect that if it's more I think we got lucky. Either way looked fast paced got people in n out so shouldn't be a wait. A bit loud inside with TVs and music playing. The food was pretty good I liked the cooked camarones they had the best and the mescal drink. The churros were nice nothing to crazy on flavor but presentation wise if fun and attention seeking so plus plus if you usually order fajitas and like the eyes on you. The jicama taco is pretty interesting fresh and taste great not a usual thing but good. Our server Gerardo Rodriguez was awesome the whole time he made sure we have everything we need and still check on us the entire visit

    Le doy una estrella porque no puedo dejar menos. Después de…read moreaños de no ir a este restaurante decidimos volver para celebrar el cumpleaños de mi hijo. Todo iba bien hasta que le llevaron una rebanada de pastel y le cantaron las mañanitas, le cantaron la clásica mordida y mi hijo no quería, pues le atascaron el pastel en la cara y el betún y gran parte del pastel se le metió en la nariz, mi hijo estaba muy enojado y la verdad es que se sintió como una humillación, uno sabrá lo que hace en su casa, pero en un lugar público y gente que no te conoce esto es de muy mal gusto y hasta humillante. Pero eso si, el mesero exigiendo la propina, hablé con el gerente y me dijo que tratan de evitar eso, pero la verdad yo no vi que trataran de evitarlo, al contrario, está de sobra decir que no regresaremos.

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    Los Arcos - The entrance

    The entrance

    Los Arcos - Taco and ceviche

    Taco and ceviche

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    Villa Marina - Marinated Grilled Octopus

    Villa Marina

    4.3(154 reviews)
    0.3 kmZona Río
    $$

    We stopped at here last minute. We were pleasantly surprised. The seafood is actually excellent…read more Presentation was also excellent. The tuna tartar was yummy! The grilled lobster was delicioso. Luis our server--and all the employees were pleasant and informative. We will definitely come back. *** Note this restaurant serves A LOT of octopus. It can be very hard if you are an octopus lover like me. Be warned & tell your server up front NO octopus on anything please. They are very accommodating.

    My friend @cheftiffanythomas scrolled through a plethora of seafood restaurants here in Tijuana and…read morelanded on this wonderful gem. What sold us was the photo of the Octopus SARTENEADO, & yes it was tasty, soft, & slow cooked in a well seasoned bath of butter. The rice has a hint of saffron, and the vegetables were nicely roasted. The table salsa is excellent and the complementary chips are doused in a bright red savory chili powder. We also ordered the trio of aguachiles, prepared with 3 different chiles; one green, one red, & lastly a dark blackened chili. Our favorite was the black aguachiles. They have plenty of mixed drinks & beer to offer, we had the hibiscus drink with mezcal. Everything is a 5 out of 5, including customer service. Heads up it's a very busy restaurant and parking is valet only. If you happen to have children with you they also have a separate play area for the kiddos; which is great if you happen to have an energetic toddler that needs a temporary distraction. The ambiance overall is very nice. I did notice it's somewhat casual to formal dinning, and very well staffed. It''s a great restaurant & I highly reccomend it.

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    Villa Marina - Inside restaurant

    Inside restaurant

    Villa Marina - Guava Spritz

    Guava Spritz

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    Restaurante Caesar's - Cesar Salad

    Restaurante Caesar's

    4.5(745 reviews)
    2.7 kmZona Centro
    $$

    The best Caesar Salad you will ever have is here. They invented it. They serve it table side with…read morethe freshest ingredients. If you like a great salad, this is a must for you. The place itself is super pretty and very clean and comfortable. It is not cheap, but it is fairly priced. I put this in the fine dinning category. The service is perfect. Everyone is so very nice. You will be happy here. They have some of the best Italian pastas I have ever had. We love their PENNE A LA ARRABIATA and their FETUCCINNI CARBONARA. You might think you are in Italy. It is just so good. Their fish dishes are also great. We love the RISOTTO DE MARISCOS and their SALMÓN WELLINGTON. You just can't go wrong with anything you order. Their desserts are the bomb. They have a great corn cake and a wonderful chocolate mousse. At least one is a must. Have the best time.

    Caesar's in Tijuana is worth visiting for the history alone, and the atmosphere is fantastic. The…read moreoriginal Caesar salad lives up to its reputation--easily the best part of the meal. The rest was mixed: * Penne Arrabbiata had decent flavor but was a bit dry. * Salmon Meunière was good, though the mashed potatoes were dry. * Pescado Fiorentina was very good and the standout among the mains. The full bar is great, but the wine selection is limited. A memorable stop with some highs and a few misses.

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    Restaurante Caesar's - Outdoor Seating

    Outdoor Seating

    Restaurante Caesar's - Ensalada Caesar's ($165 pesos)

    Ensalada Caesar's ($165 pesos)

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    Rabelo's - seafood - Updated May 2026

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