“Taquería Los Amigos” in Tecate gets an 8.5 due to their very thick and dry tortillas

On this episode of Una Mordida Tacos Tecate, our host Chef Danny Betancourt went to “Taquería Los Amigos” located at Av. Miguel Hidalgo s/n, Pliego, 21400. On this occasion, he tried two tacos: a carne asada taco and a bean taco with fresh cheese, both priced at $1.89 dollars ($35 pesos). Bean Taco with Cheese […]

February 4, 2023 at 2:58 PM PST

Mexico and the United States join efforts to build a better binational relation: Marina del Pilar

The governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar, met with the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar at the border between the cities of Mexicali and Calexico, where infrastructure modernization projects and immigration assistance are being carried out at the border crossing, for both sides of the border. The governor and the ambassador highlighted the […]

February 3, 2023 at 7:02 PM PST

Zoo director in Mexico killed and cooked four Pygmy goats

The Director of Zoológico de Zoochilpan, José Nava, was fired after sordid irregularities were discovered regarding the management of this institution. He was not only selling and exchanging animals, but he also ate some of the zoo’s animals. An example of this is that he killed and cooked four Pygmy goats for Christmas; these animals […]

February 3, 2023 at 3:55 PM PST

4-year-old girl is found hanged in Mexicali

Yesterday, Thursday, February 2nd, terrible news spread across Baja California in regards to a 4-year-old girl who was found hanged in her bunk bed, strangled by the cord of her sweatshirt’s cap. Her grandmother, who was taking care of little Claudia, told the authorities that she had left the girl alone, while she was checking […]

February 3, 2023 at 10:30 AM PST

Cold front #28 will cause frosts in Baja California

This morning, the National Commission of Water (CONAGUA) highlighted that Baja California will not have any rain throughout this new cold front, but frosts will indeed occur; temperatures in mountainous areas could reach -10°C (14°F). Rain will occur in the rest of the country. National Meteorological Services highlighted that the rain could increase the levels […]

February 3, 2023 at 9:35 AM PST

Marina del Pilar provides services for the families of Tecate

Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, the governor of Baja California, toured Colonia Luis Donaldo Colosio, located in southern Tecate, where she had direct contact with the community in order to bring attention to their needs. The state governor was received by several different families in their homes, where she listened to people’s requests and reaffirmed […]

February 2, 2023 at 10:55 PM PST

Soft and juicy meat in asada taco by “Tacos El Paisano” delights in Tecate

On this episode of Una Mordida Tacos Tecate, our host Chef Danny Betancourt went to “Tacos El Paisano” located at Carretera Tijuana-Tecate 21448, Hogar. On this occasion, he tried two tacos: a carne asada taco priced at $1.40 dollars ($26 pesos) and a tongue taco priced at $1.89 dollars ($35 pesos). Asada Taco This taco […]

February 2, 2023 at 6:39 PM PST

’03 Bonnie & Clyde, the music video filmed in Tijuana by Beyonce and Jay-Z

Current music videos are usually made mostly with Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) and green screens. A few years ago, locations were the foundation of every video, as the artists looked for the ideal areas to film in several cities. It is well known that Tijuana has been the stage for several music videos. However, not […]

February 2, 2023 at 2:36 PM PST

Marina del Pilar improves conditions of prisons in Baja California

Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, the governor of Baja California, highlighted that her administration has carried out improvements in the quality of life of prisoners at the Social Reintegration Centers of the state through a series of actions in coordination with human rights. During the 63rd edition of “Wednesday Morning Press Conference with Marina del […]

February 1, 2023 at 9:03 PM PST

“La Guerrerense” in Ensenada is recognized as one of the best restaurants in Mexico

Baja Californian gastronomy is one of the most varied in the country, with an endless number of incredible dishes and restaurants that represent us nationally and internationally. On this occasion, restaurant “La Guerrerense” has been awarded and recognized as one of the greatest restaurants in Mexico. This award is given by Culinaria Mexicana, a gastronomic […]

February 1, 2023 at 6:52 PM PST

Tijuana native writer Don Miguel Ruiz said “Yes” to life after receiving heart transplant

Tijuana native writer Don Miguel Ruiz who wrote “The Four Agreements” had heart issues and was practically dying. According to his official website, when the famous Tijuana native writer had already accepted his fate, a miracle occurred. On December 14, 2022, doctors in Los Angeles, California called Don Miguel Ruiz to tell him that, despite […]

February 1, 2023 at 2:26 PM PST

Marina del Pilar deals with the needs of citizens in Tijuana’s eastern zone

The governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, toured the community of Colonia Granjas Familiares Buenos Aires, located in the eastern zone of Tijuana, where she heard and dealt firsthand with citizens’ requests and channeled them to the proper government areas. As part of her visit to the neighborhood, the governor was welcomed […]

January 31, 2023 at 9:22 PM PST

Tijuana native chef Javier Plascencia is named Chef of the Year by Guía México Gastronómico 2023

The ninth edition of Guía México Gastronómico (Gastronomic Mexican Guide), which took place at the port of Acapulco, Guerrero, where they awarded the 250 best restaurants of Mexico, has given the state of Baja California a good taste. The guide made by Culinaria Mexicana delivered these awards whose goal is to recognize the best of […]

January 31, 2023 at 7:20 PM PST

Aguamole in asada taco by “El Amigo Dumas” disappoints in Tecate

On this episode of Una Mordida Tacos Tecate, our host Chef Danny Betancourt went to “El Amigo Dumas” located at Av. Miguel Hidalgo, Moderna, 21450. On this occasion he tried two tacos: a carne asada taco and a cheek taco both priced at $1.90 dollars ($35 pesos). Carne Asada Taco This taco has carne asada […]

January 31, 2023 at 6:30 PM PST

Miguel Ángel Bujanda Ruiz named new Secretary of the Interior of Tijuana

After two voluntary resignations at the Secretariat of the Interior of Tijuana, on Monday, January 30, 2023, Miguel Ángel Bujanda Ruiz, who had been working as the head of the Secretariat of Territory, Urban, and Environmental Development (SDTUA), was named as the new secretary. After 14 votes in favor and 3 abstentions were cast, licentiate […]

January 31, 2023 at 1:23 PM PST

Lanes will be closed temporarily at Otay Port of Entry

According to the General Services Administration (GSA), some lanes at the Otay border crossing that are used for vehicular inspections will be temporarily closed. This will occur going north at the land Otay Mesa Port of Entry and this will take place on Wednesday, February 1 and Thursday, February 2, 2023. During these days, POV […]

January 31, 2023 at 11:16 AM PST

Marina del Pilar will allocate more resources to improve justice in Baja California

The governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, took part in the delivery of units and equipment to strengthen the work by the Prosecutor’s Office of Baja California (FGE) and boost their investigation capability while moving forward in delivering justice. Among this equipment, the governor stated, there’s technology to renew forensic practices and […]

January 30, 2023 at 9:35 PM PST

Find out how to use your energy to heal at Montevalle Health & Wellness Resort in Valle de Guadalupe

At Valle de Guadalupe you will be able to find a specialized center where people go to restore and improve their health and detox. This place is Montevalle Health & Wellness Resort, which is only 1 ½ hours away from the San Diego-Tijuana border. They have several different types of holistic therapies, and two of […]

January 30, 2023 at 6:24 PM PST

TikToker goes to taqueria in San Diego and pays for all the tacos ordered in one hour

TikTok is home to hundreds of viral videos, some of which consist of dances or songs. However, there are some that are able to catch the attention of millions of users, such as the one involving a a taquero in National City, California, who was visited by a famous TikToker who was delighted by his […]

January 30, 2023 at 3:17 PM PST

Gas in San Diego is cheaper than in Tijuana for the first time in months

In the last few months, gas stations in Tijuana have had many American clients, who have preferred to cross to our border city to fill their tanks because prices in San Diego were very high. We were even able to witness gas stations launching advertising campaigns focused on this target market with banners that read: […]

January 30, 2023 at 2:17 PM PST