Michelin Guide goes to Mexico for 1st time, spotlights Tijuana, Baja California restaurants

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Michelin Guide goes to Mexico for 1st time, spotlights Tijuana, Baja California restaurants
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Up until May 2024, the Michelin Guide, the gastronomical world’s highest measure of good cooking, had never stepped foot in Mexico. 

Up until May 2024, the Michelin Guide, the gastronomical world’s highest measure of good cooking, had never stepped foot in Mexico .

"Just because we got the Bib Gourmand from the Michelin Guide doesn’t mean that we’ll change what we are and what we do" Figueroa said."We are a Tijuana restaurant made by people from Tijuana for people from Tijuana. Obviously, anyone from anywhere is totally welcomed, but our identity is 100% Tijuanense and proudly Baja Californian.

Adobada and carne asada tacos covered in guacamole at Tacos El Franc in Tijuana, Mexico. 's recommended restaurants list. Since starting in 1996, this taqueria has made a name for itself among Tijuana's many taquerias. Their dessert carrot bread pudding is a mother's warm hug dusted in pretzel crumble with a side of ice cream and sweet, thick milk.

Chef Ruffo Ibarra and his team have created a favorite restaurant in Tijuana that specializes in contemporary Mexican cuisine sourced with local ingredients. Their menu boasts a range of creative seafood dishes like charred aguachile made with smoked watermelon and their delightful black taco, made with lightly crisp sole fish topped in purple coleslaw and embellished with beet and avocado sauces.

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