Telefónica Gastro Park

I can't believe that after all these years I hadn't written a review for this place. I first discovered it back in 2018, and boy has it changed, well, more like improved. The food I've tried is excellent, and so is the beer. Service is great most of the time they tale card everywhere, which is a huge plus for me. Mind where you will park, tho.

Got two Cadillac margaritas. They were mid. Super light on the alcohol. Two margaritas came out to 20 dollars. This is the second time I visit the inside bar. The service was not good from the moment I sat down. The waiter didn’t say hi or welcome the first thing he said was that I couldn’t have an outside drink. It was an empty cup, and I told him that and he grabbed it and threw it away without asking me if it was okay. Took a long time for him to come around and offer me another drink. I had to hunt him down, while I was observing him being attentive to tables with more people. The audacity to ask if the Tip will be cash or on the card. No tienen vergüenza. Atmosphere is nice. I will be back and hope that there’s a different person working that day.

Telefónica Is always a great place to come. Variety of food choices, drinks are plentiful with options for everyone. This time around I came specifically for the ribs by Humo. Half rack comes with coleslaw, corn on the cob and baked potato... And get this.. only $250 (approx $13.50usd) Definitely the best price around. But there's plenty of options.. other good choic snare the fish tacos, pizza, and the desert spot inside.

This place rocks! My second time here and not only is the food delicious, the service is super fast and friendly especially if you meet Israel, he wears a brown bandana. The man is a super gracious waiter. He is outside in the upper deck. 5 stars

Our waiter Cristian was very attentive, checked on us often and made sure our experience was the best. Plenty of food and beer options. Will come back to this spot. Had a great time.

Amazing location to get a variety of food and drinks!! Really good oysters and steak. There are a bunch of vendors selling tacos, BBQ, pasta, wings, seafood as well as a wine tasting stand, craft cocktail bar and a coffee shop. Service is outstanding too. There are quite a few servers who are ready to bring you food from any of the stands as well any drinks you order. Loved cucumber margarita and Michelada which came with 1L bottle of Heineken :) Chill and relaxed atmosphere with lots of seating inside and outside. Prices are a bit more expensive than elsewhere in Tijuana but well worth it for the variety and atmosphere, and still half of what one pays in the U.S.!!

This is our third or fourth time here. They have good food options. We didn’t have a drink but they have drink options.

Weird. I ordered the ribeye and waited a long time for them to serve me (no problem, its Saturday night). I have no idea what cut of meat the served me. Between ordering the food and paying for it, two people asked me for tips. I have no problem tipping, but let me eat the food first. I am glad I didn't tip ahead of time, then again, maybe that's the trick, you have to tip ahead of time to actually get what you ordered. One waitress was nice.

This food hall was recommended by a friend who lives in Tijuana, so decided to try it out while I was there. There wasn't a dedicated parking lot so we just parked on a street 2 blocks away. The food hall entrance is tucked in a small side gate and you are greeted by outdoor seating surrounded by many vendors. I ordered from 3 different spots (see photos). My favorites were the shrimp tacos and cilantro fish plate. At the indoor bar, they had a strawberry agua fresca which was so good and refreshing. Definitely would come back to try more other spots!

Very nice place to sit and enjoy the atmosphere. There are many stalls to choose from, both food and drink. My table shared an excellent ceviche and a pitcher of mixed drink. Plenty of seating, and music wasn't overly loud. For the English-only speakers: Most of the vendors don't speak English, but are used to tourists enough that you can kind of gesture and cognate your way through a simple order. Supposedly you can order everything through your phone, but it was difficult to navigate even with four tech savvy young adults, especially with the spotty service we were getting and their very slow wifi offering.

Thankfully, my friend from Tijuana invited us to have dinner at Telefonica on a weekend. It was so much fun! There were plenty of food options to try, a great atmosphere, good music, live singers, and delicious food. I really enjoyed this place, and if I visit Tijuana again, I'll definitely come back. I forgot some of the restaurants and dish names, but here are the photos I captured. The people were so warm and welcoming.

The food is excellent, we got sopes and chilaquiles. There are a lot of food trucks with an array of food. You order and pay at the food truck then sit down. Your waiter then goes and brings your order and anything you order to drink. Service is excellent, we went on a Tuesday afternoon so there were plenty of seats and parking available. The ambiance is nice, plenty of places to sit outdoor and indoor, they have TVs to watch the games.

This a cool collection of food stands located in one area. Theres a bunch of outside umbrella covered seating and covered seating inside and upstairs. Theres a bit of everything, drinks, coffee, food and dessert options. you'll find something for everyone. It's a lot nicer than just a small street stand and their all condensed in one area. Being a more touristy destination and not so street stand looking, they naturally have slightly higher prices. I got a latte and a bag of churro bites. The coffee was good, but they didn't have sugar packets, so they scooped out sugar in a small container for me to use. It was a few pesos more than what was listed on their online menu when I scanned the QR code. So that needs to be updated or have a printed menu instead. The churros, although they had their own stand, when you ordered them, you had to pick them up at a different location at the dessert place on the side. It was a little confusing, but I guess its just a kiosk for ordering they don't have the frier out there its located elsewhere. The churros were good, nice little sweet bites to go with my coffee.. They were made fresh so the outside was nice and crispy and still warm. I thought they were a little pricey for what they were, but given where we were it was fine. Over all it was a nice area that's more modern and has a large selection of food options. My only complaint is that some places don't have prices listed so I just avoided those because it was toward the end of my time in TJ and I wanted to just use up my pesos and not have to use any US $.

Final stop on our Foodie Tour... By the time we arrived, I really couldn't eat anything else. It was quite a long and adventurous day. I just wanted to sit and observe. After browsing through this maze of food vendors, we ended up on the top level and looked downstairs at the goings on. There were less people upstairs and it seemed quieter. My friends got ice cream, coffee, and churros. I just wasn't able to consume anything else. Maybe next time, I'll pace myself better?

I absolutely love Telefonica Gastro Park and it's always my first stop into Tijuana. Tacos, ramen, BBQ, beer, churros, there's everything here. It's so friendly, clean and totally beautiful. I had an aguachiles roja from Otto's and loved how fresh and spicy it was. Coming with a vegetarian was slightly challenging, but we tracked down delicious mushroom tacos. Lirica Brewery always does me right and their Jungle IPA was no exception. There's also a great tequila and mezcal selection, but it was a little too early in the day for that. Parking is limited, but there are a few in front. The exterior driving in doesn't really look like much (it's kind of easy to miss), but it's fantastic inside. Dog friendly... my little one wasn't with me this trip, but we've lived it up here a few times. Most trucks take cards, but having cash is your best bet. Even the trucks that took cards often only accepted cash tips.

Awesome cozy place to have beers, cocktails, wine, sangria, and all the yummy local and gastro inventions.... From tacos to pasta, ceviche, bbq, you name it. They have everything for all tastes. Beer tasting? Go to the back. Wine tasting? Right before the beer. Sangria for a warm day? Just at the wine tasting place. Even the cat seemed happy and relaxed here!

A lot of variety but it's mostly for locals. Not the place to go if you want authentic Mexican fare. Layout was good though but nothing exceptional.

The perfect place to getaway for a day! I have been here several times. I love coming to Telefonica for a weekday to have some drinks and food with friends. There's a small brewery and a variety of food trucks and small shops so everyone can get what they want. Although it is more expensive than most places in TJ because it is geared towards attracting a variety of people (including Americans), all of these options being in one place makes for a great time!

I've been here 4 times. It never disappoints! I have to get the Birria Tacos every time. So juicy and delicious! They serve the little soup with it too. Mouth watering! The bar inside has a great selection of cocktails I always get the mezcalitas, quick service and great value for everything here. The ambiance is always a fun vibe. I park in the rear and my car has been safe each time. It can get busy so I wait for a table to clear while I'm waiting for my food order. The place is big and they give you a number for your food so they can deliver it to you. One time J got a table with friends upstairs and the waiters were friendly and great. A must go when I'm visiting from San Diego!

Fun food hall in Tijuana with a mix of Americanized foods and Baja mex classics. It's decorated with vibrant colors, indoor and outdoor seating, and a rooftop area. So many food and drink options to choose from! We got tacos from two different food stalls - Otto grill and Satabu which were both the Baja mex cuisine. From satabu we got: - carne asada - I personally don't love steak so wasn't a fan of this one - Chile relleno - cheese stuffed pepper with peanuts on top was an interesting mix - Pollo - classic one - Conejo - wanted to try rabbit and can't say I noticed a difference form chicken - Adobada con pina - loved the flavor on this one, one of my favs - Atun - good but not my favorite From otto grill we got: - marlin - one of my favorites, a flavorful fish - Shrimp: this one was wrapped in cheese as the tortilla and was amazing - another favorite Food came out pretty quick and there are also waitresses that come around for drink orders. That took a pretty long time and the drinks were super sweet so would go wine next time!

We had one afternoon to visit Tijuana and were told Telefonica was a "must stop" destination for our afternoon of exploring. We found our way and Telefonica was an excellent lunch stop. Several food stands ranging from local food to bbq and even hamburgers. There was a little something for all the tastes of our group of three. Fun music, fun atmosphere and just a fun place to have a bite, have a cerveza or just people watch. Our son is just shy of 18 and he was pleasantly surprised he was able to buy a Dos Equis for himself. It didn't matter to him that we were standing a few feet behind him. It was his cash and his first beer purchase. We enjoyed our stop and would definitely return on our next visit to the area.

All the food vendors are always sooo nice, I've had the 2 in the corner by the Main Street entrance, I forgot the name of the little places. The servers that come to your table are super attentive and the drinks are really good all the time! It's THE place to go to if you want to get a look at Tijuanas modern eateries, it's so cute and there's a lot of places and chances for some instagramable pictures!

Delicious food. Great ambiance! Walking distance from Sono Vet the place I took my doggie for her echocardiogram. Definitely recommend this stand in this montage of great food places.

Best food we had in Tijuana, fresh, tasty, and great prices. Best Aguachille I've ever had! Tacos were amazing (octopus was my favorite)! You can also order drinks and they come in generous portions. Staff are friendly and it has a fun vibe overall! Too bad the churros station was closed while we were there, I'm sure it would have been great!

We always get good service and there's great selection of food. You can even get IPA's. From tacos to hot dogs to tradicional Mexican. Always a good time and good food here.

Fun place to be sure. I have been a few times and tried several options for food. They say, "When in Rome, do as the Romans." I can't do that if that means drinking large Miller Higlifes with Tamarind. That seemed to be the current fad in late December 2023. DRINKS: The craft beer by Lirica was great. I liked the Brown Sugar (a stout with roasted marshmallow flavor) and the Tangerine IPA. I wasn't impressed by the cocktails. Both the Mescalita and Jamacia versions of a Mescalita were overpowered with lime. I've had good cocktails there before, but not this time. HUMO BBQ (?): My friends had the sandwiches; they were great. Otto's Grill: Not great. We had the pulpo and shrimp tacos. All were served on a crispy flour tortilla with a hard crisp caramelized layer of cheese. The cheese thing is good on other tacos I have had - but this combo just didn't work for me. The fried shrimp was over breaded and the grilled wasn't great. All shrimp was chopped. Don Eddie's Tacos: Not great. I had carne asada and adobada. You are better off going to Taco Alley if you want asada or adobada. Overall this is a fun place. It's an easy drive and they have convenient, affordable parking next door.

Definitely a go-to for when I'm visiting TJ! Really yummy beer selection, and a wide variety of food types to choose from. I particularly enjoyed the stand with the homemade sausages and the dessert stand. I don't have a picture of it, but we ordered the lemon cheesecake twice because it was so delicious and beautifully plated!

This feedback encompasses multiple trips to Telefónica Gastro Park in Tijuana, some before the pandemic and once recently during the pandemic. The first time I had visited these food trucks, they were at a different location in town as the setup on Blvd. Aguacaliente did not exist yet. I was already impressed by the variety of culinary choices and then when I made my initial visit to the current venue, I was even more pleasantly surprised. The dozen or so vendors were neatly lined up so that you could stroll around the interior perimeter of the facility and visit each one. I do have to say the middle seating area seemed more cramped than what I had remembered at their old spot. The upstairs deck seating and on-site brewery were nice improvements though. After walking a loop to see what kind of grub was available, I decided to order a grilled octopus taco and a carne asada taco. Both were tasty and had good flavors, but I think there were better options for the latter at an even cheaper price (i.e. 30 pesos or less) elsewhere in the city. The Santa Maria style of meat grilling at The Steak Truck did look quite yummy with a wonderful barbecue scent wafting through the air. Although it is a bit of a trek from the border crossing, each time that I walk to TJ with a group of friends, inevitably Telefónica Gastro Park is one of the destinations we visit. The atmosphere has more of a casual, American outdoor feel to it which might explain why this gastro park is a popular draw for tourists.

Awesome spot to grab a drink or bite and people watch in TJ! Outdoor and indoor spaces make it like a hybrid beer garden and food hall all in one. Servers will also take your drink orders at your seat. We couldn't decide what to eat so will be back to try them all. I do recommend the mezcal marg - I got tamarind flavor and it was delicious.

Ate here twice! First time was the steak pita! Amazing! Today was a crunchy shrimp taco. Best thing I've ever eaten!

Lots of different choices! We had bone marrow so yummy!!! Guava mojito was so good. Very hipster vibe, fun, colorful, lively. Felt 100% safe, we left after dark.

I come every time I make it to TJ. I love the brewery in the back, tostados in the front and watching the locals eat ramen. Truly the tuna tostados are my favorite thing - I've only tried them from the place in the far left hand corner (when you enter), each time I remember them being amazing. The octopus one left something to be desired, but maybe I should try it with the special sauce next time. The cauliflower taco and shrimp tacos were also delightful! And I can't rave enough about the beer in the back!

We love coming here! The food are amazing and so are the drinks! But the parking is horrendous and the luck of having a table is draw of the luck! It's open seating but good luck

It was nice. Parking in the dirt lot available for people eating at the restaurant. You have to pay for parking and the plaza to eat is a terrace with 11 different food spots surrounding. There is one huge restaurant in the back, but everything else is open and has a lot of lighting. There was a disco ball and a lot of plants. It was really sunny and some staff were accommodating to different people, but not so much to us. My jamaica from the food court server was strange and did not taste like standard jamaica. The tacos I got were good. I just wish the place didn't serve rabbit because that was uncomfortable for me and uncommon to see down here.

Went to try it and must say that it is overpriced food, not fancy good young crowd working which is ok , food so so. Won't go again

The food here was incredible. The service was amazing, as when you ordered you could sit anywhere and they would deliver the food to you. I sat on the terrace which was a nice view in a cute spot! I came to Mexico for tacos and found this Gastro park on a few blogs and travel sites and I am so glad I did! It was a mini food court/gourmet experience. I first ordered two tacos--pollo & adobado and they were honestly life changing--I don't think I had better tacos ever before (or after). I paired this with a rosé sangria and this was a great drink. I saw it being made and it was so much effort put into it and I was an enjoyable experience just to watch. The second thing I ordered for food was the pollo quesadilla piezas which I thought was lucky as I knew I wouldn't be too hungry. I thought this was my least favorite but I would also attribute it to the fact that I was the least hungry when trying them. However this did feel like a weird empanada so maybe I would try something else. Despite this I would still give it a 5 star rating because this needs recognition and I would 100% return and recommend visiting as well!

Walked across the border for a day in Tijuana. Went shopping at a couple places and decided to get lunch before heading back. This place was highly reviewed so we got an Uber from downtown and headed over. Walked in, and there were a bunch of different options for food. The beers from Lírica were good, and very reasonably priced at 90 pesos for a pint of craft beer. Tried oysters from Otto's, they were fresh but very salty. Not like the gulf oysters I'm used to in Houston. The tacos and quesadilla from Satabu (we tried tuna, shrimp, carne asada and adobada) were outstanding. Dulce de leche from Baking Day by Ayeisha was the best I've ever had. I can't wait to go back to try the other food options.

This place was a new one for us that didn't disappoint! We ordered the Aquachile and it was amazing!! Everyone's favorite for the day. We shared with our group of 9 and everyone got half or a full tostada and we still had some left over. We also got the Bao Buns which we would recommend the Fried Chicken one. Our group also shared the Tacos De Canasta in which our favorites were the Chicharron and Frijoles con Queso. The cookies were also amazingly great for the ride home. They were the perfect amount of sweet. The ambiance is lively as they do live music sometimes,but if they arent they play good music and have tvs. Also the location is only 5 minutes from the boarder so a great stop before going home!

I liked the food and the drinks, you can chose from various restaurants. It has outdoor and indoor options to seat.

Outstanding. Great setting, awesome food stands and drinks. Nice indoor and outdoor seating with great music. A bit hard to find but once we did, so happy!

This place is a pretty cool spot to hang out with friends or go on a date. I love the ambiance with indoor and outdoor dining. You order your food first then they'll give you a # and they'll bring your food to you. As for the drinks, the waiter comes to you. There's different types of restaurants/food truck style. They accept cash or card. The steak I got was delicious! The strawberry Cadillac margarita was one of the best I've ever had.

Wow. Just wow. This place is incredible. So out of place. You just plop right down in the middle of Tijuana. So freaking Koo! We ended up going back this evening. It's the second time & even better the second time. It's especially nice to be there in the middle of the week so it's not so busy. As usual food is delicious & the adult beverages are tasty. Parking is always a lil challenging but overall worth the find. Can't wait to go back to try something else.

This place is such a gem. While Tijuana has so many amazing food options, this one focuses more on the foodie/trendy scene. Its in an all contained area, where there are multiple food trucks, and you're not hanging out on the street. Love the vibe and all the great food options. It's certainly a little pricer than what you'd find elsewhere, but it was worth it.

Great food. Craft beer. Can't wait to go again. Been there for lunch several times.

Not a lot of vegetarian options but food is good and vibes are always great! Posted a few stickers on there wall, let me know if you find them @desiree.tattoos.

They have this spot with bbq that is super good, tasty, good price, and the portion is perfect. The other one that they have is the tacos Ensenada style (don't try them) those weren't super good it's kind of average and you can have better options in that spot. The menu here is tricky, if you order mixology be sure to ask the prices of each drink, in the menu they don't have the price and you pay extra for each ingredient, that makes weird sense. The place is comfortable, the service is good, but they hide this information.

Awesome spot to hang out with friends for drinks and to get food, would recommend to come here even just for 30 minutes to check it out!

Very fun and lots of variety. We tried the pasta, pizza from the bbq spot, oysters and cocktails. Loved it all, fun atmosphere too. Great place for the whole family, including our dog.

It's been a while since I was truly impressed with a foodie destination. This is a place that does more than impress. When you read "food trucks" that really isn't the point. Yes, there are trucks, but they are a decoration. Some of the outside "trucks" are just outdoor kitchens with walls and ceilings, next to trucks that don't ever move. It's a cool concept, and the food is very daring, and very good. We started with the Mezcalitas of the day, which were smokey cucumber margaritas. Excellent. The bartenders are the slowest on Earth, but make a good drink. These can be found at the beer counter. Next up were tacos from the place in the back outside. Pescado Pibil: a corn tortilla, topped with a black bean shmear, topped with another tortilla, topped with shredded fish with a light pibil sauce and pickled red onions $1.88, and tasty. Atun Tostada: A small crispy tortilla topped with raw tuna and cucumber. Piled as high as possible. Very good. Pulpo Tacos: Ready? This is not your everyday anything. Blue corn tortilla, filled with tender octopus, cheese, and huitlacoche (corn fungus). This was my favorite, and a complete surprise. The cheese was melted and the corn fungus tasted like sauteed mushrooms. $2.80 each. After that we headed over to the cheese shop for a cheese and salami platter. The cheeses were very light with no real standouts, but it was fun to have with a bottle of slightly chilled sangiovese cab blend from the bottle shop next door. All the wines they sell, by the glass or bottle, are from the Guadalupe Valley. They let you taste the wines before you purchase. Yum. We loved it. On our way out we grabbed two bags of yellowtail jerky, one spiced and another plain. Wonderful. This is a cool, and I mean cool by any standard, hip food court with surprises around every corner, and something to please everyone. Granted, you are taking your life into your hands driving there, so you might think to drive something that already has a fair share of dings and dents, as TJ drivers are insane, and street signs are rare. Oh, and traffic is absolute hell. Enjoy.

Amazing! Food and atmosphere. Plenty of options for food, dessert and seating. Get there early because seating does fill up. Order your food and they will deliver to your table. Plenty of waiters walking around to order drinks.

A foodie paradise located centrally in TJ. This was the first place a friend took me on my maiden visit across the border and has been a must-see destination ever since. The valet parking is great and makes for one less thing to worry about, so you can focus on the food and drink...which is really what it's all about here! Upon entering, you'll be greeted by the sights, sounds, and smells of a multitude of food trucks. There's awesome variety: seafood & meat tacos, sandwiches, grilled steaks, vegan delights, ceviche--even burgers, ramen, and brunch. With so many options, I highly suggest taking a lap to note your favorite options, then going family-style to maximize enjoyment! But wait...there's MORE! Venture inside for coffee, wine, liquor, and beer. There are comfortable seating options, in addition to more tables upstairs. The atmosphere is lively and local. I can pretty much guarantee that your first visit won't be your last. Enjoy!

Really cute place to hang out. Haven't tried many food options but looks like most people just had drinks.

Damn, TJ. Looking real fine these days. There's a huge misconception with going to Mexico. It's dangerous, it's dirty, and did you drink the water? That's what I normally hear when I tell people I just came back from Tijuana. But that same sentence can be said for parts of San Diego, LA, and most of the major cities in the US. Don't believe me, go visit Flint Michigan. Telefónica Park is just one of the many awesome places trying to change the look and vibe of lower San Diego. Hungry, thirsty, both? Telefónica has you covered. This indoor/outdoor space has about twelve different places to eat and a fully loaded wine and beer bar. Tacos, pizza, sushi, BBQ, giant tomahawk steaks, and even ramen?! Yes, there's ramen! I went with BBQ at HUMO. A delicious pork sausage topped with pulled pork. Oink, oink, bitch! Full review for that place coming soon. Most of the people I encountered here were from the US and said that Telefónica was a normal destination hang for them. It has a play area for kids, plenty of seating, and beer brewed onsite. Truly a great hang even just for dinner and a few drinks before heading back to the US. Stop reading and visit, Telefónica! Ándale!

Was my first spot when I got to Mexico! Love the ceviche and oysters. Gotta have a Miller on the patio. A lot of choices for food and a good vibe to get your day started.

This place is good vibes all around! They have a ton of different options to choose from for food and have a full bar. You order at the food truck, get a number, and sit wherever you want. And they find you! Favorite would be the seafood there. It's always so fresh. And the bar has a ton of great mixed drinks and beers. Love this spot!

Great microbrews, full bar, awesome outdoor food court, indoor areas have plenty of screens to watch the game, and an excellent cafe. Chill vibes, and everything you could want.

The ambiance, food, and service were all on point. An amazing place to check off many boxes in one shot. The open market style allows you to try a myriad of culinary options in a short amount of time. With seating inside, outside, and upstairs there are many different atmospheres to enjoy depending on your mood. The smells, colors, and tastes are vibrant, exotic, and exciting... Such a great experience it is now a must stop when in TJ. Caesar's Grill had the best grilled oysters (ostras gratinadas) ever. The espresso bar was phenomenal as well. Looking forward to trying more next time we are around!!