TIJUANA IS UNDERRATED - Things to do and eat in Tijuana, Mexico

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[@fv1291]

Tijuana was like a second home for us as kids. We'd visit every two weeks for haircuts, lunch, and shopping..i still love to visit as much as possible. 😊

[@TouristtoLocal]

Oh wow! I bet you have quite the stories from your childhood! It would be so cool to be able to pop over there regularly!

[@EatBailaTravel]

I got teary during the part where you visit the wall.. okay I did shed a tear. My family crossed into the US via the Tijuana border before catching a flight in San Diego to Chicago, where they settled. - Jenny

[@TouristtoLocal]

Awww we’re glad it resonated with you! We’d be curious to see you guys visit here next.

[@montagne5825]

i just got back from tijuana a couple of weeks ago! i had so much fun, had some unbelievably delicious food and they have a great night life scene too. will be going back very soon.

[@TouristtoLocal]

So glad you had a great trip!!!

[@divineawakenedempress888]

What clubs and bars have you gone that you recommend?

[@AshleyNewellDotMe]

I really loved hearing your story and vulnerability about the wall, it's so important to hear your voices on this topic. Thank you for sharing!

[@TouristtoLocal]

Thanks so much 💕💕

[@EatBailaTravel]

Thanks for mentioning the upcoming celebration of the ceaser salad! I would love to go during that time

[@TouristtoLocal]

You totally should go. Our waiter really sold us on it!

[@PhotowalksTV]

Nice job on this one. Really like the music. Where did you pick it up??

[@TouristtoLocal]

Thank you! We always use epidemic sound for our music :) we have a sign up link for it in the description!

[@Reciptant300]

Great channel! This page deserves more subscribers!

[@TouristtoLocal]

Thank you 🥹💕💕

[@EatBailaTravel]

Agreed!!

[@briansworld007]

I used to live in Tijuana and would cross every day for work. Zona Norte and Rinconada de Otay were my go to spots. Thank you so much for covering Tijuana, keep up the great work! Is Ensenada or Mexicali next on your bucket lists?

[@TouristtoLocal]

Oh wow! That’s cool! We are going to Ensenada next week :)

[@briansworld007]

@@TouristtoLocal that's awesome! I can't wait for the video !

[@virtualtour4u]

i agree that TJ is very underrated. Media always say it's dangerous city but there are many kind and nice people for sure. Especially best tacos!

[@TouristtoLocal]

We agree! It was a fun time here!

[@ramonlopez-wu6uo]

There are some bad people out of all Nice people instead

[@EatBailaTravel]

excellent intro! I'm hooked 🤩 commenting as I watch! - Jenny

[@TouristtoLocal]

Awww thanks so much for all these comments!

[@LGVRhin-Rhone]

Coming from an island nation it's fascinating seeing another country being easily accessible by foot and public transit! I'd love to visit the next time I visit North America

[@TouristtoLocal]

Oh wow! That's such an interesting observation!!! Definitely come visit!

[@MichaelBanfield-xz5sp]

Great video. Well made. Informative with style. Thank you for making it.

[@TouristtoLocal]

Aww thanks so much! We appreciate it!

[@micahspeacefullife4203]

Hi Micheal, do you want to go to the Tijuana arch with somebody?

[@MichaelBanfield-xz5sp]

@@micahspeacefullife4203 you spelled my name wrong.

[@micahspeacefullife4203]

@@MichaelBanfield-xz5sp oh, sorry Michael!

[@EatBailaTravel]

Loved loved loved this episode! Question: is Napa's name because she likes to Napa-lot? lol I'd assumed it was a nod to Napa Valley or something but after this video, me entró esa duda! jaja

[@TouristtoLocal]

Hahahaha she is named after Napa Valley, but we are always calling her “miss naps-a-lot” since she is quite the sleepy head ☺️

[@vnjimenez]

Sometimes the USA media loves talking about Mexico about being dangerous, but they never really talk about what’s really going on in their own country.

[@TouristtoLocal]

Truth!

[@mlbonfox8199]

It is dangerous; go out after 6 Be my guest

[@divineawakenedempress888]

@@mlbonfox8199As long as you go with people you’ll be ok😊

[@mlbonfox8199]

@@divineawakenedempress888 Would u really live there… be honest

[@overk1llz]

​@mlbonfox8199 I just moved to TJ, I love it. My sister doesn't though lol.

[@davidortega357]

This is interesting story about Tijuana my aunt lived in T J for 15 years while waiting to immigration to come to California we enjoyed visiting her we loved going to Guerrero Park it was 5 blocks away we love eating tacos a vapor the best tasting Tacos made with pork , cabbage, salsa chilli and buying fire crackers camping and staying with friends we went to church too we are Apostolic Christians they sold tacos there too good times

[@TouristtoLocal]

What a beautiful memory! Thanks so much for sharing with us. I wonder if those tacos are still there!

[@carlosvillegas6113]

There's no legal poath or visas for Mexicans to cross the border, you either cross illegal or you don't cross

[@lyngilbert2589]

Just found your channel. You guys are fantastic. Love your enthusiasm. Just.. you go to very expensive places !!! We're about to do Tijuana, San Diego & Guadalupe .. 😊

[@FidalgoSwing]

nice you did a video on Tijuana, being from San Diego my first trips were in the 50's with my Dad. Coming from a devoured family my Dad would get me for the weekend and we would head to TJ. He would drop me of to play with his friends kids and he would head to the Bar. I didn't know it at the time but my Mom would head to TJ to go swing dancing. I stop at my Mom's always on my way to Mexico, in December. I stoped in TJ to get my Schipperke service dog's health book stamped, a must to fly, and she pulled out a Caesar's card from the 50's with the phone # 5-29-23 and the address 5TH and Main, yes before the street was renamed. On the back of the card is the original recipe for the Caesar salad. How cool is that. At this time I'm at Casa Marcado restaurant in Coatepec. Best Moli around, they even have a Moli Museum. Cheers, from the State of Veracruz....

[@TouristtoLocal]

What a beautiful memory you’ve shared 💕 I’m sure you’ve seen it change a lot over the decades then. Thanks so much for watching!

[@FidalgoSwing]

You guys are one of my guides for my travels in Mexico thank you

[@John-kq7jx]

Try tacos El dorado in Otay. It's about 15 minutes from El Centro. It's not a KZbin or IG spot, but the best birra tacos you'll eat

[@TouristtoLocal]

We are super into birria right now, so we definitely need to check that out. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@cindyk3076]

Love seeing Napa! Tiajuana is a bit too much for me busy-wise, but to try that Caesar salad, yes please, lol. Your Airbnb is cute. The wall just makes me sad, I know that your experience was hard for you both but luckily it has a happy ending. Wow, the place you ate was like a fancy food court!

[@TouristtoLocal]

It is one busy place, that’s for sure!!! Thanks for watching!

[@ctjewett]

When I go to Tijuana, I like to… experience something new. I feel like there’s always something new and interesting to experience every time I’m there. There’s a perfect song for Tijuana: Tijuana Makes me Happy. I have long been captivated by the city and completely agree with everything you guys express about the city. You should see the wall from the other side in San Diego at Friendship Park. It’s not open very often, but it’s an amazing experience and really moving.

[@TouristtoLocal]

That’s so true, there is so much to see here. We had no idea you could visit the other side of the wall! Thanks for watching!

[@AllentheBeloved]

As a resident of San Diego, I would not want to wait 5 hours in line to cross the border back and forth for tacos, or anything else when we have them here but if you live in Tijuana I suppose its great.

[@TouristtoLocal]

It’s a place people either love or hate! Which taco spots do you recommend in San Diego?

[@AllentheBeloved]

@@TouristtoLocal Lola 55. Michelin star rated taco spot, meat cooked on firewood.

[@heliosf2080]

Better tacos and seafood.

[@AllentheBeloved]

@@heliosf2080 maybe cheaper but definitely not better. Once you factor in the time and hassle to cross the border it’s totally not worth it to go eat anything over there

[@heliosf2080]

@BumSheep it's definitely better. There's more variety of tacos to start. Now after that there's 20x more taquerias on average and also the quality. How often do you see rib eye tacos on the streets of San Diego or bluefin tuna? Almost impossible while there's plenty in tj

[@genegoycochea5019]

It’s really so sad to CT1 with no people walking on the streets, 25 years ago if you went down revolution Avenue you would see at least 1000 people on the sidewalk, there are some awesome restaurants there including Caesars restaurant where the Caesar salad was invented got my café La Especial, for other things to do you’ve got the highlight, you’ve got the AUGUA Caliente racetrack

[@TouristtoLocal]

I imagine a lot has changed in 25 years! We were there pretty early in the morning, so it's probably not so empty later :) Thanks for the tips for next time!

[@MattNav]

Guys this was so nice to watch and bring back some great memories from when I visited Tijuana back in Jan 2019. Especially seeing Tacos El Frances de Playas again 😍🌮🌮🌮

[@TouristtoLocal]

Awww so glad it brought back some good memories!! Thanks for watching!

[@weareoutheretvshow]

How was it bring your dog back into the states? We are considering moving there with our dog.

[@TouristtoLocal]

It wasn't bad at all! They didn't ask for any paperwork or anything. However, we did hear this is changing in August, so make sure to still do your research. www.frommers.com/blogs/passportable/blog_posts/the-rules-for-bringing-a-dog-into-the-us-to-get-stricter-here-s-what-s-changing#:~:text=Effective%20August%201%2C%20all%20dogs,over%20the%20last%206%20months.

[@wendy_101.]

Love it. I’m from Tijuana and currently living in Maryland and I’m traveling to Tijuana next month to visit my family

[@TouristtoLocal]

Have the best trip!!

[@wendy_101.]

@@TouristtoLocal thank you so much. I did ;)

[@robertopinatorres2363]

Cuanto tiempo tenias sin regresar? Todavia reconocias todo?

[@micahspeacefullife4203]

Hi Wendy, have you ever been to the Tijuana arch?

[@wendy_101.]

@@robertopinatorres2363 viajo todos los años. Una vez al año. este año fui en junio me quedé 1 mes

[@hiruu]

Over the past 2 1/2 years, I’ve explored and experienced a lot of TJ and the city really gets a bad rep. Like every big city, it has some shady areas, but there are so many nice spots and areas to experience a great time. Not to mention heading a bit south to Rosarito (& Puerto Nuevo) and a bit further the Ensenada.

[@TouristtoLocal]

We totally agree! We had a fabulous time in Ensenada (here's the video if you haven't seen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5_SoJ2iorCSfpo) and would love to do more of Rosarito next time!

[@resortinrocha3387]

1. Leave us alone

[@louierich99]

When I go to Tijuana I like to visit el Hong Kong 🤣

[@TouristtoLocal]

Congrats for making it to the end of the video 🙌

[@simonchu1139]

may a ask the name of your stay at. im going to TJ next week

[@TouristtoLocal]

Here is the link! www.airbnb.com/rooms/1009701633674066958?source_impression_id=p3_1725381501_P3uA35khUEyeIPIV

[@mmmtsp]

Tijuana is also very famous for its Chinese Food 😉😉

[@mhaas281]

You forgot to visit one of the most popular aeras. Zona Norte

[@chris11944]

I love TJ..................Hong Kong 😜,,,,jkjk I love Rosarita close to it

[@TouristtoLocal]

Hahahha

[@chris11944]

@@TouristtoLocal thanks for the Local taco gems ( taqueria Franks ) 👌

[@TouristtoLocal]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@fv1291]

Were stir sure sauce, no shire at the end. 😊

[@TouristtoLocal]

THANK YOU! Realized we'd never said that word out loud before hahahaha

[@EatBailaTravel]

omg chilaquiles con burrata? I need to try that. How was it?

[@TouristtoLocal]

It was life changing yet also sad since we know we will never find these again!!

[@AceH69-d6q]

id recommend taking your own car and Nice truck down to Tijuana! they love that there...

[@LocaldudeCA]

I can’t wait to do a quick day or weekend trip to Tijuana. Luckily I live nearby.

[@TouristtoLocal]

Oh yay!!! Glad to hear that! Have a fantastic time!

[@claytonberg721]

When I go to TJ I just like to immerse myself in the culture. You should have explored Playas a bit more. Walking down the streets there's neat little restaurants and coffee shops on every street. There's also a little gastro park about two blocks from wal-mart. Pee-Wee's ribs in playas is as good as anything you'll get.

[@TouristtoLocal]

We spent some time at a cafe in playas off camera and really enjoyed it! Thanks for the tips when we come back!!

[@claytonberg721]

@@TouristtoLocalI stayed in a airbnb on a street called de las rocas. It was two or three blocks from both the oxxo on the beach and walmart. Someone on the corner had turned their home into the best little coffe shop called aquelarre de cafe, and just down the street from that was a great taco place called taqueria el torito. And a thrifty ice cream place. Other than all the noisy dogs it was perfect. Noisy dogs are everywhere in TJ tho.

[@EatBailaTravel]

taco math 😆 hahaha

[@TouristtoLocal]

🌮+🌮=🤤

[@hectorcampos9244]

Actually TJ has the best food and beer in Mexico. The only place where no matter what i would not go ever again, is Las Vegas after being chase by some weirdos...

[@TouristtoLocal]

The food and beers here were incredible!

[@WilliamLopez-m4o]

Bell Prairie

[@LocaldudeCA]

I love this!!!!!!

[@TouristtoLocal]

Thank you 💕🥹

[@RaeInTime]

16:01 So excited that you guys are going to be including pet friendly places 😊🎉❤️🐕👍🌞

[@TouristtoLocal]

Glad you’re excited! We were shocked by how many pet friendly places we found!

[@Culturalgazelle]

“Soggy” chilaquiles are better than crispy

[@TouristtoLocal]

Ooooooh we didn't realize that there is a debate between soggy vs crunchy!

[@Culturalgazelle]

@@TouristtoLocal there is no debate lol they’re chilaquiles, not nachos 🤣

[@mimiyak143]

i visit Tijuana like 6 months ago. street food are delicious no complain on that. but after 2 hours walking on the street somebody snatch my necklace and boom he is gone😢 never go back again.

[@TouristtoLocal]

So sorry to hear that! That's horrible!

[@storres1368]

🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@TouristtoLocal]

Thanks for watching!

[@syd3724]

I wish people would stop bringing their dogs to restaurants

[@TouristtoLocal]

Highly recommend you don’t watch our upcoming San Diego video then 😅😅😅

[@AngelSantos-nm2yd]

es tu hija??

[@TouristtoLocal]

🐶 si!

[@philipcardaci8708]

It’s nice to see you did it right and became a citizen and that’s what people need to do other wise you don’t know who’s coming in sorry you don’t like it

[@St.scotto]

Just don’t go surfing with a nice truck without full coverage. SMH

[@superstringsbro]

And definitely don't confront criminals in a foreign country when you shouldn't even do it in your own country

[@jaynunya5136]

that strip club that got replaced by norte brewing Co. was the best strip club ever, high class strip club, women looked like they work at Telemundo, it was Amazing, it will be sadly missed.

[@TouristtoLocal]

Wow! Who would have known!

[@ILLVMBlog]

I have been wanting to visit Tijuana so much. But my husband listens to the media 😢

[@TouristtoLocal]

That's tough :/ Maybe start with some other spot in Mexico to warm him up to the idea!

[@_HolyHell_]

The media or the stats? It’s the most dangerous city on the world, there’s more to the city than the places designated for rich foreigners to go on vacation lol find a place to stay in the actual city, I would love to see that video

[@mlbonfox8199]

Keep listening

[@eyesears113]

​@@_HolyHell_ 2023 stats: There are four cities in Mexico with higher per capita homicides than Tijuana: Colima, Zamora, Cuidad Obregón, and Zacatecas. But I did state per capita, as those cities are much smaller than Tijuana. When you add all the homicides combined of those four smaller cities, it totals, 2,097. Tijuana alone had 2,070 homicides. Johannesburg South Africa has the most homicides in the world with 2,547, but it’s a city with more than twice the population of Tijuana. But not all Mexico is that deadly. Mexico City has a population of 22 million in the metropolitan area. Its homicide rate in 2022 was 25 per 100,000, but this year it has lowered to only 9 per 100,000 people. Thats lower than many large American cities.The deadliest city in America is New Orleans with 70 homicides per 100,000 residents. That’s higher than Cd Juarez (believe it or not), Acapulco, Cape Town, Chihuahua, and Ensenada. The second deadliest American city is Baltimore with 50 homicides per 100,000 people. And closing this post, here’s a shocker: The Mexican city of Mérida was positioned as the second safest city in all of the Americas and the 30th safest in the world, according to CEOWorld Magazine, which is the result of teamwork to strengthen security throughout Yucatan, maintaining the peace of all Yucatecan families. Merida’s homicide rate is only 2.5 per 100,000…that’s nearing Japan levels. So in closing, Mexico is a country of extremes. May parts highly dangerous and many parts very safe. Sounds like the U.S. to me.

[@AceH69-d6q]

until you get robbed and smoked!

[@hectorcampos9244]

Robbed and smoked😂😂😂 Then You don't wanna visit Vegas or L.A. there You get robbed and smoked.

[@ramonlopez-wu6uo]

Any city in the US Will offer that randomly

[@JenniferFeliu-bm4nv]

Policies and procedures of an tijuana immigrant michel feiu was with micael feliu he is on ther paperwork sh went with a soccer player 19 he said maybe they are in love let's see that's guys I'd oh nthey identified in tijuna,mexico it shouldtbbejfgkkgkg

[@Trohn6969]

It’s essentially Vegas on meth with some Hispanic flavor

[@Mikejones63848]

Your girl fine ngl

[@TJB-zt9tx]

With uptick in Cartels taking over resort areas and over all increased activities, I'd stay far away from Mexico.

[@ramonlopez-wu6uo]

You watch too much foux news

[@TJB-zt9tx]

@ramonlopez-wu6uo You watch too much CNN. See, I can do that too.😉. The difference is, I'm just stating facts.

[@ramonlopez-wu6uo]

@@TJB-zt9tx the facts You refer to are enemy of the truth. Get out of ya trailer park more often

[@ramonlopez-wu6uo]

@@TJB-zt9tx the foux facts are enemy of the truth and friends of the fascists

[@CoffeeeNBears]

It’s overrated and gross

[@heliosf2080]

nah the food is the best in Mexico

[@mlbonfox8199]

💯

[@a1-tk9ic]

😂 many American cities like San Francisco are gross

[@eyesears113]

​@@a1-tk9ic Just visited San Francisco not long ago. The media makes it worse than it is. It’s actually overall a pretty city. The media focuses on the Tenderloin, which is indeed a nasty part of the city. There are a lot of other cities I have visited much less desirable such as St Louis, Detroit, Chicago, Baltimore, Oakland, Atlanta, New Orleans, Compton, Houston, Miami, Memphis, etc. But I agree with your comment by mentioning one American city, albeit the wrong one…Mexico gets a bad rap, which is uncalled for. Yes, cartel presence turns off people, but Mexico overall is a nice country with nice people. Great food, great weather, great beaches. Mexico City is a world class city. Monterrey is the hub of technology, a very modern city with a high middle class population. I get a kick how many Americans look down on Mexico, but they should in turn look into the mirror first before judging,

[@hectorcampos9244]

Actually Vegas is gross and dangerous.

[@mlbonfox8199]

Tj is trash: if any town is even worth to visit a few hours; it would be Ensenada

[@eyesears113]

I do prefer Ensenada myself…

[@hectorcampos9244]

TJ si trash, Then i can't imagine what would you say about L A. Or San Diego and their homeless. 😂😂😂

[@Bcbweb]

Mexico has some wonderful places but Tijuana is not one of them

[@TouristtoLocal]

We wouldn't say it would be in our top 10 mexican cities, but we enjoyed it for what it was :)

[@hectorcampos9244]

Ignorant people, it's like saying San Francisco is the worst city in the US when is not.