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Discover Restaurants offering the best Latin food in Tecate, Baja California Norte, Mexico. Tecate (Spanish (help·info)) is a city in Baja California, Mexico, and the municipal seat of Tecate Municipality. It is on the border with Tecate, California, United States and it part of the San Diego–Tijuana metropolitan area. There is a small port of entry between the sister cities that serves as an alternative to the bustling ports of entry in Tijuana. As of 2015, the city of Tecate had a population of 72,860 inhabitants, while the metropolitan area has a population of 102,406 inhabitants. The city sits at an elevation of 1,770 feet (540 m) above sea level.
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1. El Lugar de Nos
Overall Ratings
4 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By rgbeard
When a restaurant retains their number-1 spot in TripAdvisor, you naturally ask yourself if it's deserved or not. My wife and I were up there with family, visiting a few of the Tecate highlights, and lunch was on the list of yet-undecided.We decided on El Lugar de Nos. And, wow, we are glad we did.Excellent service, excellent food, large portions, and FABULOUS decor.Our server was bilingual and flipped between Spanish and English for us and our guests. Prompt attention was paid to the simple things, as well as the more complex. It was unquestionably excellent for a crowded afternoon.The food choices are diverse and have flavorful and imaginative recipes. We simply ate our way through appetizers. Beautiful tostadas, of octopus and tuna and lamb, oh my!As I said about portions - they're not shy. Feel free to consider splitting an entree. Are you bringing a large crowd? They have three sizes of "Mixed Grill" - it's food for anywhere from 6 to 12 people!Have your camera at the ready - the decor is American Yard Sale and it's really cool!
Best Mexican food near Tecate, Baja California Norte, Mexico
2. Malinalli Sabores Autoctonos
Overall Ratings
4 based on 37 reviews
Malnalli is our new name, we are under new administration, we still keep the same concept of Prehispanic Inspiration dishes as POLOKOTLAN! The restaurant was born because of the pride we feel for our roots.We know of wealth in our culture and cuisine so w
Reviewed By RogerDR26
A disappointment - choose wisely - NOT the "Mexican" cuisine you may be expecting. The reviews for this restaurant are overwhelmingly positive, and this review is rated two stars in part to give some balance to the overwhelmingly five star reviews already posted. Due to those numerous five star reviews, we went there with great expectations. But we ended up disappointed, in good part because we did not understand this restaurant. It is vital to understand that this is a restaurant focusing on pre-Hispanic (indigenous) food, not the traditional "Mexican" food that gringos expect and may be looking for. To be fair, the restaurant is very clean, and the service is exceptionally friendly. Again, on the positive side, I did have the opportunity to eat a taco featuring crickets as the primary "meat". (For the record, the cricket taco was "OK", but I am not likely to order cricket tacos in the future.) But the (very limited) menu is not the typical tacos, quesadillas, beans, seafood, etc. which a North American visitor may be expecting. In addition, the restaurant is located in an unattractive part of Tecate, far from the pleasant walking area near the central plaza. Credit cards not accepted; US dollars accepted.
3. Taqueria Los Amigos
Overall Ratings
4 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By CH-Sheff
You can get some tasty carne asada tacos with fresh grilled meat here. If you're spending the day in Tecate and need some some good cheap eats, this is the place to go.
4. Pimentos Restoran
A family restaurant that serves what it cooks best, regardless of what country its from. We pride ourselves in cooking original dishes that reminds you of old grandma style cooking. Years of travel and living abroad has given us the tools to create unique
