When we think of Tecate’s gastronomy, its traditional and famous bread will immediately come to mind, but for several years this magical town has surprised by the different gastronomic proposals of its chefs, so that it is already a point of reference and a Baja Californian pride. .
We invite you to meet and visit several traditional places and the trendy ones that are here to stay. In addition to going for breakfast or lunch, take the opportunity to visit tourist places such as Miguel Hidalgo Park, El Professor Park, the Tecate Community Museum, among others.
One of those restaurants that should be on your list is Lugar de Nos, run by its chef Mariela Manzano, it is one of the traditional ones that has conquered palates with its various dishes; in its facilities you will find art and much to see, in addition to having excellent spots for selfies or souvenir photos, it also has space for boutique events.
From its free cuisine, authentic and made with a lot of love, we recommend its 84-hour tacos, carpaccio de nos, its pizzas, its jamaica and cottage cheese tacos, mom’s chips, grilled salmon. They also have a wide selection of mixology and drinks. It ends with its dessert “the apple casserole”, a delight!
If after touring the city a bit you feel like a cafecito, we recommend one that you will love: Café Corteza, one of the locals’ favorites for its excellent coffee, desserts, although they also have breakfast, sandwiches, hamburgers and more.
Ask for a latte of your favorite flavor, its lemonade and fresh drinks are also recommended. It has a very cool mural for photos and an outdoor area, also pet friendly.
A visit to buy bread is legal, we recommend El Mejor Pan de Tecate (since 1969); a few steps from Miguel Hidalgo Park; you will find approx 200 different types of bread; from the integral one, to the traditional ones maintaining a unique and exquisite flavor. With your consumption there is courtesy coffee in case you want to eat a bread outside at one of its tables.
Before leaving, if you want to have dinner and close with a flourish with a memorable mixology, you will love visiting El Ciclo Restaurante, one of the trendy places that is on everyone’s lips for its evocative cuisine, slow food that is worth the wait; They will surprise you with their pasta, meat with vegetables and puree, their sautéed octopus, flank steak tacos, and their variety of pizzas. In their drinks, do not miss the opportunity to try the red fruit gin, the quetzal, the moscow mule or a carajillo. A true experience! They also have several interesting spots to take pictures.
Visit Tecate and be surprised by its dishes and attention.