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    Tijuana Restaurant

    3.9 (173 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Seafood
    Open • 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Burrito
    Vanni C.

    So I came here twice the first time the taquito (flauntas) were fine. Little crispy but ok .. my partner enjoyed his burrito I came here. Second time and ordered enchilada tacos and burrito for a few people.. and this experience was not as swell.. the flavor of the enchilada were very basic and the tacos toppings were served separately the steak was very fatty .. the chicken was fresh There was a spoiled smell inside which should have been telling .. I would probably only order the flauntas in the future

    Crispy Camaron (Shrimp) Taco
    Steve D.

    I placed an order thru Grubhub at 1000am, Bean and Cheese Enchiladas with steak. Guacamole added on the side. Order arrived on time, everything was intact. Food is delicious. Seasoning just right, not overly salty. This is my 3rd order during the Covid-19 shelter in place. (Grubhub offered $5 discount)

    Whole fried red snapper with garlic
    Thomas R.

    I've been coming here for decades now with my family. The epitome of an authentic Mexican hole in the wall restaurant that has stood the test of time with the same ownership. Parking can be rough at times but on the weekends the small lot between them and a tire shop is available. The area is kinda sketchy but you shouldn't have any issues The food has gone from great to ok to great and right now with my recent experience on mothers day I'd say they're ok right now. The sopes is my go-to every time, still better than anywhere else that I can think of. Fluffy, airy, moist and flavorful is how I like em. Some people prefer dry, crunchy sopes and that's on them, this isn't the place for that lol. They carry a variety of seafood plates/platters mariscos that I highly recommend too, fresh and tasty. My family often order the whole fried snapper fish de Diablo which has a nice spicy kick to it. Pretty big portion and cooked to perfection.. Tijuanas won't win any style points, but its a better than most establishment for a meal to hit the spot.

    Mole plate w/rice, beans & salad
    Alicia A.

    Caldo de Chile Relleno! Yes! You heard me...Chile Relleno Soup is served at this Mexican restaurant. My mom used to make it this way. It was good. The broth was taste and served with Homemade Corn tortillas (super soft) The place is not upscale at Allan's the outside curb appeal is not nice at all but the Caldos are popular here. I'd come back again for the Caldo de Chile a Relleno Soup.

    Menudo Con Grano
    Javier M.

    Always friendly staff great value and generous servings. Place is always clean. Coming here for years and the quality hasn't changed

    16$ nachos
    Avocado J.

    I eat here with my mother all the time and they serve amazing food but I should have checked my TOGO before I left. I never had to do this before cause this never happened once. I PAID 16$ for this?!?! I don't think so. Good to know how they treat loyal customer. La cagada!

    Birria seca de chivo
    Xavier H.

    I am so going to miss this place. Recently relocated and visited this place before we moved. My fave was the Birria seca and the levanta muertos. The best part? Freshly hand made tortillas.

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    Dee Z.

    This spot is located along the "stroll". If you drive too fast - you'll surely miss it. It's a family owned dive with expensive prices but authentic Mex food. The food is just hella good. I like the fact that the seafood is fresh and doesn't include food poisoning. My fav dish is the surf n turf which includes massive butterfly prawns sauteed in garlic and butter. The rib eye steak is cooked in its own juicy juice. On top of both are massively large half cut garlic cloves. This meal comes with a very fresh side salad with homemade thousand island dressing and a fat avacado slice. Rice and beans included. I get the whole pinto beans separate cuz I don't like them touching my other food items. This meal also comes with a thick butter garlic sauce and I definitely pass on that. But their pico de gallo is homemade and very different from any that I've had before. You get a choice of flour or corn hot tortillas. It's enough for two people or two dinners - unless you're a piglet. Free parking is adjacent to the building in a gate enclosure. I sit in my car and order which takes about 10-15 mins. They have inside dining if you ask nicely. Breakfast is the bomb too. My fav is crab omlette and it is just ridiculously DELISH and super fresh.

    I took a photo of the menu to remind myself what I ordered but to no avail
    Lisa K.

    Just ordered and devoured takeout from here! Everything is fresh and so delicious. Very generous with the sauces as well. If you got cravings, you won't go wrong with this spot.

    Aguachile
    Denissita Z.

    La comida esta muy buena y el servicio es super amable. Nos encanto el restaurante. Muy recomendado!

    Fried red snapper with garlic sauce

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    This is the worst Mexican restaurant. The waiters suck we have to ask them for everything like Lemons, tortillas, refills, and they forget.

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    Food is always good. The service and friendly smile was refreshing this second time around. I felt really comfortable today. Will come back.

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    10 years ago

    Absolutely best Mexican food in Oakland service is great and the food is wonderful I will keep coming back here

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    16 years ago

    More food than we should have eaten but it was delicious. Menu was in English as well as Spanish so you can't go wrong. We would come back.

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    Very flavorful.great price for authentic mexican cuisine .and friendly customer service.love this place.

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    17 years ago

    We had the whole red snapper, vera cruz style... Deliciouso! I would definitely go back - and take out is easy peasy.

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    Camarones a la diabla best ever !! In my life best little restaurant ever love it !!

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    For the freshness and quality of food, this place should have more customers. 98% Mexican clientele, which is always a good sign.

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    Trabocco is hands down, one of my favorite restaurants of all time. I've been dining here for…read moreyears, many times by myself. Took a little break because my last dining experience was not that pleasant. The bartender/server had some kind of attitude and completely ruined our night out. A year later, I was craving their delicious butternut squash ravioli and I couldn't resist. We dined in on a weekday afternoon and sat at the bar. Brenda was our server and she gave top tier service. Totally made up for my previous experience. We couldn't find this pork belly appetizer that we'd always get. Turns out it's not on the lunch menu, only on the dinner menu. But Brenda knew exactly what we were talking about and placed our order right away. The beet salad never disappoints. And that ravioli dish was so good, I must've licked the plate clean. I ordered a blood orange soda which was crispy and refreshing. And my partner ordered the ferrari margarita, which never disappoints! Brenda was on top of everything and totally made our dining experience one of the best ones yet. I love how there are different sections to this restaurant. There is the main dining area, stool seats right in front of the kitchen so you can see all the action while enjoying your meal. There is an outdoor patio and a bar section, which is our go to when there is room for us. We'll definitely be back soon!

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