Club Tengo Hambre’s

Guide to Baja California

 

After your outing with us, you may choose to stay a little longer in Baja California to enjoy the nightlife or continue with the food + drink marathon before crossing the border.

Here are some places we love in Baja.

Tijuana

The places on the list are an easy Uber ride from CTH’s drop-off spot in Tijuana, near the border pedestrian crossing, where our outing ends.

Where to Stay

Boutique Hotels

  • Hotel Lafayette | Downtown hip boutique hotel inspired by Tijuana’s Mid-century era

  • Nook Hotels | Downtown small boutique hotel within walking distance of the city’s nightlife

Other hotels

  • Quartz Hotel | Located walking steps from the San Ysidro pedestrian border crossing

  • Hotel Lucerna | Regional hotel chain

  • Hotel Palacio Azteca | Walking steps Colonia Cacho, one of the city’s charming neighborhoods, known for small restaurants and cafés

Where to Eat + Drink

  • Mercado El Popo | One of the city’s first food markets. From regional cheese options to herbal remedies, this small market is a treasure in the city.

  • Caesar’s Restaurant | The birthplace of the Caesar salad! This 1930’s inspired restaurant pays homage to the world’s most famous salad. Order the tableside preparation and transport yourself to old Tijuana.

  • Estación Central | A swanky cocktail and small bites-focused bar in Tijuana’s Avenida Revolución

  • Dandy del Sur | An iconic dive bar of Tijuana

  • Cereus | Day-to-night bar with a mix of contemporary + classic drink menus within walking distance from the border

  • Insurgente Brewery | Pioneers of the Tijuana craft beer revolution

  • TrasHorizonte | Eclectic restaurant specializing in Baja California dishes with a secret bar

Valle de Guadalupe

If you join us on a trip to Valle de Guadalupe, you may also stay behind and spend some extra time there.

Please note: There are no custom drop-offs during public outings. If you plan to stay in Valle de Guadalupe, the outing ends at the final stop of the itinerary, please make sure to have transportation arrangements to transfer you to your next destination. Ride-sharing services are not available in this area.

Where to Stay

  • Finca La Divina | Acclaimed Chef Javier Plascencia’s Bed and Breakfast in San Antonio de Las Minas is equipped with a pool

  • Casa Garces | A no-frills small boutique hotel with easy access to the main road

  • Arre Lulu | Hip airstreams with beautiful nature views that are breathtaking

  • Encuentro Guadalupe | Stunning architectural structures with Baja’s best infinity pool

  • Bruma Casa 8 | Design-forward accommodations with world-class dining

  • Adobe Guadalupe | Hacienda-style vineyard bed and breakfast that produces incredible wines

  • Hotel Partana | Clean line structures in between vineyards. The accommodations are conveniently located inside of Finca Altozano ranch which houses the namesake restaurant + Animalón (fine dining under a 200-year-old oak tree) + Lupe (casual bites under olive trees)

  • Villa Matilda | Small and quaint B&B

  • El Mogor | a beautiful room within a great-old house —a museum, really— in El Mogor, which houses acclaimed Deckmans in El Mogor and Cavas del Mogor. You can go for a walk in the canyon in the morning, wine-taste in the cellar at noon, and have dinner at Deckmans, all without leaving the property. Call to reserve at +52 664 6145345.

Where to Eat + Drink

As a travel brand that honors the call for respect of this winemaking + agricultural region, we encourage being sensible in the locations you choose to continue the fun. Our recommendations do not include late and loud night options.

  • La Cocina de Doña Esthela | The Valle de Guadalupe’s breakfast spot for northern Mexico specialty options. Order the borrego tatemado with a piping hot cup of café de la olla. Make sure you arrive early before it opens, to claim your spot.

  • Bruma Wine Garden | Mexican chef-led brunch restaurant set amongst a beautiful tree-shaded area

  • Envero | This ingredient-focused restaurant led by Chef Alex Torres + Chef Fabiola Aceves has the most delightful expansive views of the Valle

  • Lunario | Chef Sheyla Alvarado’s restaurant is driven by seasons and ingredient availability. The restaurant is inside the Lomita property, a Baja California distinguished winery.

  • Conchas de Piedra | You can’t go wrong with shellfish and bubbly in Baja. The small outdoor restaurant in a vineyard by Chef Drew Deckman features sustainable and regional seafood and wines.

Where to Shop

  • Cremería Los Globos | Cheese shop carrying a variety of locally-sourced dairy products and culinary goods. Our favorites are from Real del Castillo and Ramonetti, two recognized cheese producers from the region.

  • Baja Divina | Small boutique wine shop inside of Finca Altozano with a hand-selection of wine bottles from the area.

Ensenada

If you join us on a trip to Ensenada, you may also stay behind and spend some extra time in the area.

Please note: There are no custom drop-offs during public outings. If you plan to stay in Ensenada, the outing ends at the final stop of the itinerary, so please make sure to have transportation arrangements to transfer you to your next destination.

Where to Stay

Where to Eat + Drink

  • Muelle Tres | A small and intimate restaurant located on Ensenada's boardwalk, offering fresh seafood and creative interpretations of the city's iconic dishes.

  • Manzanilla | Mexican-modern cuisine by Chef Benito Molina and Chef Solange Muris, focusing on seafood and Baja California ingredients.

  • Cervecería Aguamala | Refreshing Ensenada-style craft beers created by brewmaster Nathaniel, a marine biologist, in this laid-back beach-vibe brewery.

  • Cervecería Wendlandt (El Sauzal) | Head to this seaside brewery for a selection of Ensenada craft beers brewed in-house.

  • Lo.Ca. | A small bar featuring Mexican spirits and regional wines is located at Plaza Santo Tomás.

  • Hussong’s Cantina | Visit this historic watering hole where the legendary Margarita is said to have been invented.

  • Marisma Wine Bar | Experience a wine-focused bar with delicious bar bites in the heart of the city's Downtown.

  • Café Melotrón | Small coffee shop/listening bar.

  • Ahumadora del Pacífico | A small smokehouse that’s been serving the port city for over 60 years.

  • Licores Vázquez | A small liquor store known for some of the city’s best micheladas and botanas (snacks), served in the back of the shop.

San Diego

We often get the question, “Where do you eat the best Mexican food in San Diego?” and our reply is “Mexico!”. Nevertheless, if you are making it a weekend for your trip with CTH, here are some suggestions including exclusive-to-SD spots to eat and drink.

Neighborhoods to Stay

  • Little Italy | Charming Italian-inspired neighborhood with an abundance of bars and restaurants (20 mins away from our meet spot)

  • North Park | Lively hip neighborhood with plenty of entertainment options (20 mins away from our meet spot)

Where to Eat + Drink

Where to Shop