Tijuana’s El Taconazo disappoints with their flavorless tripa and adobada tacos

In this episode of Una Mordida Tacos Tijuana, our host, Chef Danny Betancourt, went to “El Taconazo” taqueria located in Av. Hipódromo 126-Int. B, 9 Section in Colonia Hipódromo. He tasted two tacos here: an adobada (marinated) taco and a tripa taco, both priced at $1.5 dollars (30 pesos). Adobada taco This taco has marinated […]

February 15, 2022

Marina del Pilar presides over patrol cars delivery in Tecate

This Thursday Morning, Baja California Governor, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, visited the city of Tecate to make an official delivery of five patrol cars that will be used by the Municipality Police of Tecate, where it is expected they can be used to great effect by the authorities. These patrol cars will boost municipal […]

February 15, 2022

Santa Ana winds are back in Tijuana! Alerts issued due to drastic temperature changes

After a couple of hot weeks and warm weather in Tijuana, rain and low temperatures along with cloudy days are coming back starting this Thursday, Civil Protection announced. According to this agency’s climate report, today's relative humidity increased and created a significant drop in maximum temperatures. This means the rest of the day will remain […]

February 15, 2022

Marina del Pilar oversees Otay II Border Crossing progress together with US Government

Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, current Baja California Governor, met with American authorities and institutions from both sides of the border to verify the progress made in the new Otay II Border Crossing which will speed up this process between both countries. During this meeting, which took place in the Otay Mesa construction zone, and […]

February 14, 2022

Why is cancer treatment significantly more affordable in Tijuana?

The border city of Tijuana has become the main recipient of medical tourism in Mexico. Only just last year, around 2 million patients and their companions looked for medical services in this city; most of them were North Americans from the United States or Canada. Little by little, Tijuana has positioned itself as the Mexican […]

February 14, 2022

Tijuana’s Otay II Border Crossing will reduce environmental impact, it is claimed

This Monday, the Binational Meeting in San Diego to report the Otay II Border Crossing Project advances took place. On this occasion, Governor Marina del Pilar was present and claimed that this new border crossing will bring several benefits to Baja Californians. In this event, United States ambassador, Ken Salazar, Lieutenant Governor of California, Eleni […]

February 14, 2022

Bouquet of roses prices reach 45,000 pesos in Tijuana due to Valentine’s Day

The Day of Love and Friendship has arrived, where thousands of people are eager to prove their love and affection to their loved ones. And flowers are one of those gifts that never misses as a Valentine’s Day present. In the city of Tijuana, there is a renowned street that is filled with flowers and […]

February 14, 2022

Baja California registers 1,681 Covid-19 active cases

Covid-19 active cases in Baja California are still decreasing, amounting to a total of 1,681 in the state. There were 446 new infections of which 113 were registered in Mexicali, 221 in Tijuana, 41 in Ensenada, 19 in Tecate, 7 in Rosarito, 44 in San Quintín, and 1 in San Felipe. In the last 24 […]

February 13, 2022

Marina del Pilar administration talks community hospital advances in San Felipe

The government of Baja California, led by Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda revealed the advances regarding the community hospital restoration in San Felipe, which was provided with adequate facilities and new medical equipment. The Secretariat of Health stated that an investment of around 1 million pesos was allocated for the development of this space. The […]

February 12, 2022

In Tijuana, the tortillas in these tacos disappoint by breaking with just one bite

In this episode of Una Mordida Tacos Tijuana, our host, Chef Danny Betancourt, went to Tacos Varios “Yuritzy” located in Calle Santa Verónica, in Colonia Agua Caliente. This time he was able to try two tacos: a chile relleno (stuffed pepper) taco and a meat tortita taco. Both are priced at $1.25 dollars (25 pesos). […]

February 12, 2022

Marina del Pilar administration deepens relation with federation in fight against crime

The Marina del Pilar administration attended a meeting this Saturday February 12 where several issues were talked about regarding the prevention of social violence and crime in the state. They also spoke about improving the working outlines between the Secretariat of Citizen Safety of Baja California (SSCBC) and the Executive Secretariat of the National System […]

February 12, 2022

CBP clarifies there is no special line for riders in Tijuana’s border crossings

News stating that motorcycle riders who wished to cross the border would have a special line to shorten time made its rounds in social media, but US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) clarified to San Diego Red that this is false. Right now, there are no changes and we don’t have any plans to make […]

February 11, 2022

Baja Californian government brings mobile health centers to San Felipe

Baja Californians’ health is a priority for the government led by Marina del Pilar in order to prevent and detect disease in remote communities and to bolster protection against Covid-19. The Secretariat of Health made mobile health centers, as well as a new ambulance to assist in case of emergencies, available to the population. This […]

February 11, 2022

Baja California asks people not to meet up for Super Bowl Sunday

There was a slight increase in active Covid-19 cases this Friday in Baja California with 514 positive cases in a period of 24 hours, stated state head of ISESALUD Epidemiology, Óscar Zazueta. He also added that it is important to keep safety health measures this Sunday during Super Bowl, since this is a date in […]

February 11, 2022

These birria tacos from Tijuana are lacking in birria flavor

In this episode of Una Mordida Tacos Tijuana, our host, Chef Danny Betancourt, visited the Tacos de Birria “Pacífico” food truck which is located at Libramiento Sur, Rosas Magallón, Pacífico. He tried two tacos here: a traditional birria taco priced at $1.25 dollars (22 pesos) and a quesataco (cheese taco) priced at $1.5 dollars (30 […]

February 11, 2022

San Ysidro’s popular Burger King closes permanently

San Ysidro’s Burger King was one of the most popular and frequented places for those who cross the border. However, we regret to inform you, that this fast-food restaurant has closed permanently, as one of the many casualties of this pandemic. Though this place had a Facebook page, there was no announcement of it closing […]

February 11, 2022

Marina del Pilar administration bolsters infrastructure projects in Baja California

Under instructions of Baja California Governor, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, coordination with federal authorities is maintained regarding infrastructure projects that the Mexican Government is developing in Tijuana. These include improvement in customs, the Otay II Border Crossing construction, and the elevated viaduct that will connect Tijuana Airport with Matadero Canyon, which then connects with […]

February 10, 2022

Dragón Rojo Metal Fest announces second edition in Tijuana

Dragón Rojo Metal Fest has announced that it has a venue for its heavy metal festival show for 2022, in order to celebrate its 2nd edition. The event will take place on the terrace of Tijuana Toros’ Chevron Stadium, on Saturday November 19 and Sunday November 20, 2022. Ticket sales are still not available, but […]

February 10, 2022

AMLO to visit customs offices and monitor crime in the region in Tijuana

On February 10, 2022, Mexican President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, revealed in his morning press conference that he will tour the US-Mexico border states of Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, and Baja California. The main issue of this visit will be customs offices and security in these zones that are so important for cross-border relations. The objective […]

February 10, 2022

No reopening date for El Chaparral pedestrian border crossing in Tijuana

After clearing the migrant camp in El Chaparral plaza, the Baja California Government revealed that binational operations are being carried out to speed up the reopening of the pedestrian border crossing. However, there is still no exact date for its reopening in either government’s side, confirmed the state’s Secretary of the Interior, Catalino Zavala. “There […]

February 10, 2022