FIRST LOOK: El Original Pastel de Crepas Tijuana Bistro
Of all the industries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants have been dealt one of the toughest blows. News of national and regional chain [Read More]
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Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Three Amigos Announce Worry-Free Tijuana Taco Tours
Tijuana, Baja California – In December, Three Amigos Taco Tours – a partnership between a local restaurateur and taco expert, an award-winning [Read More]
A Gringo in Mexico’s Top 10 Baja Bites 2019
In 2019, Baja California continued to establish itself as one of the great culinary destinations of Latin America. And every year, A Gringo in [Read More]
What’s Your Taco IQ?
The recent Netflix series, The Taco Chronicles, showcased just a few of the amazing variety of tacos found throughout Mexico — from tangy al pastor [Read More]
You Might Pay More For Tijuana Tacos
By: Juan Miguel Hernández Translation: W. Scott Koenig Originally published in Español at El Sol Tijuana. June 27, 2019, Tijuana — The increase [Read More]
Embracing Entomophagy: Edible Insects in Mexico as Haute Cuisine
Edible insects were a mainstay of the Mesoamerican diet and have been consumed in Mexico for centuries. Not typically considered alongside the [Read More]
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 Tijuana’s [Read More]
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, many of my [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 region [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, Mexico this [Read More]