Baja California
C. Benito Juárez 2da 7472, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Long-running Tijuana taco stand in Zona Centro, claiming over 50 years in business. Charcoal-grilled meats on handmade tortillas at a small, cash-only spot with limited outdoor seating.
Haven't been here myself — came recommended from someone I trust.
Rosarito institution open since 1984 and home of the famous taco perrón: handmade flour tortillas with cheese, marinated hanger steak, pinto beans, and house salsa.
Tijuana corner stand near Mercado Hidalgo specializing in tacos varios from guisado pots, with standouts like milanesa with chicharrón, chile relleno, and Tijuana-style birria.
Tijuana spot serving traditional Mexican home cooking with standouts like basket tacos, café de olla, chilaquiles tortas, enchiladas rojas, and pozole.
Open-late Tijuana taquería in Otay celebrated for trompo adobada, New York steak tacos, lengua, and tripa on freshly made tortillas, plus burritos and asado con papas.
Tijuana Zona Río taqueria from chef Roberto Mendoza featuring Baja-driven grilled tacos, including a signature shrimp al pastor on blue-corn tortillas with pineapple and grilled red onion.