Ten Terrific Tacos in Tijuana
Outside of Mexico City, arguably Mexico’s taco capital, one would be hard pressed to find the sheer variety of tacos served in [Read More]
Tijuana
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Top 10 Crises at the San Diego-Baja California Border
SAN DIEGO, CA – When US president Donald Trump declared last week that there was a “National Emergency” at the US-Mexico border, [Read More]
A Gringo in Mexico’s Top 10 Baja Bites 2018
I struggle with my Top 10 Baja Bites list at the end of every year. There are so many talented cooks and chefs and so much good food in the [Read More]
What’s in a Nombre?
Valle de Guadalupe restaurant Deckman’s en El Mogor won the award for “Best Regional Cuisine” at the Gourmet Awards in Oaxaca, [Read More]
Field to Fire with Miguel Angel Guerrero
Miguel Angel Guerrero jammed on the brake pedal of his bright, red 4×4 pickup truck. We skidded to a crunchy halt on a dirt road alongside [Read More]
The NEW Telefonica Gastro Park: First Look
TIJUANA B.C. – Tijuana’s famed Telefonica Gastro Park has something in common with its host city. “Like Tijuana, when we started [Read More]
Tacos Kokopelli’s New Trick in Tijuana: Tras/Horizonte
Tras/Horizonte chef Guillermo “Oso” Campos’cuisine can be described in many ways, but don’t refer to it as “hipster”. During a [Read More]
An Open Letter to Roger Waters: Play our Wall at the San Diego-Tijuana Border
Dear Mr. Waters, My name is Scott Koenig. I write about food and culture in Mexico, with a focus on the state of Baja California — [Read More]
MXCNAS: Elevating Mexico’s Female Chefs
“A (Mexican) woman is born with, grows up with, and develops flavors and aromas. For them, it’s something that nature gave them, only [Read More]
A Gringo in Mexico’s Top 25 Baja Bites 2016
As a San Diego-based writer of Mexican food, culture, and travel, I’m in a fortunate position both geographically and gastronomically. [Read More]