TRAS / HORIZONTE by kokopelli

This place is underrated. If I can give an award, I would. The menu is superb. The food is delicious. We had a big group, we tried everything on the menu. Absolutely nothing disappointed. Save room for dessert! Or don’t, but still order from the dessert menu! Location is easy to get to, parking is easy. Drinks are delicious.

The environment is one of a kind. The food is more than amazing. The staff are exceptionally kind. This is my all time favorite place to eat in all of TJ. This is a perfect place for a date or to take friends.

This is a restaurant for the adventurous. If you like to try new combination of ingredients, then its for you. Our order tonight consisted of two appetizers: beet salad and porcini mushrooms. The dressing was tangy and sweet, but the cheese really balanced it out. It had cherry tomatoes and a bed of greens. The mushrooms were placed on a some smooth sauce, and they were stuffed with cheese. It had bread on the side and cherry tomatoes again. Our entrees were bbq ribs, tuna birria, tuna chowder and mix of tacos. Ribs were a little dry but had great taste. The sauce lacked some flavor but the coleslaw and mashed potatoes were good. One of the tacos was called the Chicano, and that octopus was incredible. Not chewy or tough. The tuna birria—just order them. So good. We ordered crepes and a side of ice cream scoops ( 3 small scoop)—ginger, mamey with goat cheese and strawberry. Crepes were not sweet—they were perfect. If you like fruitful dessert with some nice, sweet after-taste, they are for you. Some people get turned off by “weird” mixtures, but if you can overlook the combinations, I extremely recommend it! It’s so delicious!! The mastermind behind the menu is extremely knowledgeable with flavors. The presentation of the dishes is very modern-eclectic. Highly recommend for a first date, dinner with coworkers, or normal dinners. Its so versatile in that sense. Not only is the food delicious, so are the drinks. I hear theres wonderful brunch! Will definitely come back when people visit.

The first visit was impressive 👏 with tasty seasonal options. One of the dishes was charged to the final check however, we had not received it. The drinks were really well prepared and the food unique. I made a reservation to bring my wife for a special occasion. We received confirmation emails, arranged our day and hired a rideshare so we could enjoy a nice evening. They were closed 😔 I was very disappointed.

The food is good, but oh my goodness...the cocktails are AMAZING! Watching the bartenders play with their craft is mesmerizing. The music, the ambiance, the service...wonderful! Cant wait to come back.

The food was excellent, great portions and great prices. The environment was very welcoming and looked outside on their patio which looked like a great place for cocktails. The drinks we're absolutely amazing so don't forget to order one! If you make a trip to Tijuana this should be on your list of places to go!

Excellent place for appetizer, lunch and drinks.. tacos like Kraken and Rasta are the favorites.. the have 2x1 mixology drinks on Sunday.. the beer is good.. black lager, blonde, and tepache inspired too.. dessert are a must like terrario and fried bananas with ice cream.. the waiters are very friendly and outgoing, remember to tip in cash!!

I was invited here and wow was I blown away. The atmosphere walking into this place is so mystical. The food was phenomenal. I tried the Funky taco, it had so many versatile flavors and complimented perfectly. I also tried the salmon ahumado taco. And I can easily say it was one of the best tacos I have ever eaten. Not only was it delicious it was beautiful.

La comida aquí es muy interesante y deliciosa. Siempre cuando yo viajo a Tijuana, yo como aquí.

Buen servicio! Todos muy amables incluso al asistente de estacionamiento (muchas gracias por su asistencia). La comida estaba fresca y deliciosa! Pedimos un poquito del menu que ofrecia muchisimas opciones. Me encanto qué tuvieran lo autentico de la cocina Mexicana con un toque de modernidad. El local super bonito y unico. Espero regresar y probar mas del menu!

10 out of 10 dining experience. Cool spot, excellent staff & outstanding culinary creations. My favorites were the Rasta taco with chimichurri shrimp, the ahi tostada & Susprio de Agave cocktail with pulque & mezcal. Presentation & flavor profile of each was delicate, fresh, unique & delicious AF. I can't wait to come back next time I'm in the area to try the many other extremely appealing looking dishes available. I strongly recommend you experience this very talented chef driven restaurant.

I had a great experience selecting my cocktail. The chef suggested surprise me with a special mix based on 2 fruits I liked OMG it was amazing. Food out of this world taste, presentation, and creativity. If you see the outside, you might feel like not going on, pleasedo abd have an orgasmic food experience on anything you order. Definitely will be back to try more dishes, cocktails, and desserts

Last came here a few years ago and I cannot wait to come back! Stunning interior with gorgeous plant and creative decor and totally phenomenal and inventive food and cocktails! I wish I could remember everything I ordered. Definitely the gun powder and malacostra. I stayed at the Hotel Palacio Azteca and this was a very pleasant 5 minute walk.

Amazing restaurant our favorite in Tijuana! The food is absolutely delicious and you can tell how passionate the chefs/ owners are about their food. The menu is so different from anything available in San Diego or TJ! We are from SD and we go to TJ just to have dinner or brunch here. If they had this restaurant in SD they would absolutely crush their competition. You have to try it for yourself to know what I'm talking about. From the service to the cocktails to the ceviche, tacos, vegetarian options they don't miss! Highly recommended to all our family and friends!

If you are in Tijuana this place is a must! Gourmet tacos are out of this world. We ordered the Funky, The Italiano and the Malcostra, all were finger licking. Very refreshing Drinks but the dessert was outstanding! Great customer service.

This place was actually pretty cute!!!!! The decor was very green with a lot of plants and open space. There was a bar. Service was so friendly and attentive! There was even a taco grill with water flowing from underneath into a small pond. The guy was making fresh tacos to order!!!! This seemed like an upscale restaurant with relatively cheap prices for pesos. Everything converted to dollars was cheaper than what it would be in America. The salsas and homemade chips were delicious. My favorite were the yellow mango, middle spicy chipotle red and far spicy pink. Gun Powder - Homemade smoked salmon with chimole, poblano slides and mango sauce on top pomegranate. This was the prettiest taco that I ordered out of 5 tacos! The salmon was very tender, moist, and flaky when I bit into it. I saw the slightly raw pink of medium rare salmon. The mango sauce was very refreshing! It was a good taco. Malacostra - Chile guerito, Filled with smoked marlin, cheese crust, Serrano and pumpkin seeds cream. This was my FAVORITE taco!!! I would come back To TJ just for this taco. The fish was tender and soft. The perfectly crusted cheese added an element of crunch and salt. The sauces are creamy. The flavor is just all there!!! Pibil - Smoked marlin with Mayan seasoning. To the right... it was a good simple taco compared to the others. Good, but after eating the other tacos, did not WOW me. Chicano - Charbroiled octopus marinated in olive oil, paprika, Mayan seasoning and cactus. This was good! My second favorite taco. There was a generous amount of octopus and it was cooked perfectly so that it was soft. This was just so good. I'm so happy. Tuna Alguita - Mezcal, tuna verde, menta, salvia y sal de alga nori. I asked my waiter for a sweet suggestion and he told me this one. He did not steer me wrong. It was strong but perfectly sweet. I hardly tasted the alcohol and it gave me a good buzz. The salt was necessary to balance the sweet and the sour. Funky. Portobello in a goat cheese with red wine and spinach sauce. I was so happy with the four tacos that I wanted to try a fifth one. This was good too!! The goat cheese was light and creamy. It connected the spinach with the taco well. The mushrooms were perfectly cooked and nicely flavored. Terrario Comestible. Peqeuno ecosistema comestible, sobra una tierra de achiote con pay de queso y hongos bunapi, regados con mermelada de moras y mezcal. We wanted to go out and be high end. We ordered this dessert because we were curious. This is just $5 in US dollars. The fish bowl is very pretty!!!! The mushrooms add an element of mystical and magical. It was served raw. The terrarium tasted like a yummy mushy rice pudding with sorbet. Overall, I really enjoyed this restaurant! I am totally bookmarking this place for another time. I definitely wanna come back in the future for more delicious tacos! The best tacos I have ever had.. was in its motherland! Definitely everything I've ever dreamed of and more! Pros: -close to the border -relatively good/cheap prices when compared to US dollars -food service -cute ambiance -all drinks and tacos are on point -free chips and salsa -clean restrooms Cons: -small parking lot

This place was amazing. Great drinks, flavorful and unique food, beautiful aesthetics in design, and great service. This was the best food experience during our entire trip to the Baja. We had 2 desserts and a variety of different types of tacos. I loved all the smoked meats. I will continue to tell everyone that I know who is going to Tijuana to go here. Que increible todo!

headed home after a weekend farther south...i love ensenada and like rosarito...but the food in TJ is tops on my baja list! We always try to stop somewhere in TJ. This is probably one of my most memorable stops. the decor is fabulous! totally upscale yet rustic. the food is fancy schmancy! yet..its still a taco spot. i look forward to coming back and enjoying the array of sauces that are served with your chips/meal. OmG..mouth currently watering from the memories.

This place is hidden gem. It is not a commercial area it is kind of hidden. The place has a hippie vibe and interesting decor. Now for the food. The cocktail with mezcal are amazing. The food is great too. We ordered various plates and all if them where good. From the tacos to the nachos and hamburger.

Their flare for more exotic Mexican food, makes this a nice hidden treasure. It's off of small streets near Blvd Aguascalientes so it's a little hard to find. I always enjoy bringing friends to try different styles of food. If I tell them we're getting tacos, all they're thinking is some tacos cart or hitting up Taco Alley. Tras Horizonte is indulgent eating. Their lamb (borrego) sopes were delicious! The duck (pato) confit was really tasty. Duck is not a common dish in Mexico and few places do it well. The Kraken, Camaron y Los Hongas tacos (seafood, shrimp and mushroom) this time varied in taste. I normally get all 3 but like in many restaurants in Mexico, consistency can be a bit of hit and miss. The Camaron y Hongas were good this time, the Kraken meh. Other times the Kraken has been delicious. So FYI. I would've rated 4.5 stars but Yelp doesn't allow It's a locals restaurant and a hidden gem. Try as many kinds of tacos and finger foods when you visit. I'm sure at least one or two of the dishes will make you say Yum! But I warn you in advance about consistency.

Amazing. Beautiful. Tasty. Great service and atmosphere. Will come back every time I'm in Tijuana.

I was amazing surprised by this hidden gem... The food is made with a Mexican fusion to die for. One of the dishes I ordered was a Ceviche style dish. (Picture below) it was the perfect blend of citrus, spices. They have very earthly flavors... and have many vegetarian options even though most of their dishes are fish/seafood based. The prices are very reasonable and the customer service is great as well. Will definitely come back to taste the rest of the menu !! Kudos to the ‍ ‍ chef!!

It's a great place to be experience Mexican flavours. We ordered guacamole, Rasta, salmon ceviche, kraken, shrimp taco and house beer. Everything was great and delicious.

Drinks are on point every time! This place is once of my favs in TJ. I have yet to try the food. For some reason the time I come with my friends it's a drinking stop before we go to another bar. Another review to come regarding food.

I have been here many times, love the food . This bad comment is related to the service , not the food . I always sit on the patio , and I have always had the luck to have Balam as a waiter , great service and very attentive. But this time on Friday afternoon Friday December 10 , Balam was not working , there was another waiter. The service was slow and the worse part was when I paid with a credit card he asked for my Id!!! I have been going to Tijuana every weekend and have never been asked for an ID. Ridiculous . I will not be back

I know you probably won't believe that there are gastropubs in TJ, but this is a gastropub in TJ. You won't find any pretentious takes on macaroni and cheese or "flatbreads", but you will find some delicious food. This was a stop on our Club Tengo Hambre tour and we were all treated to the Kraken taco, which was filled with grilled octopus. It was delicious. The octopus was cooked perfectly and wasn't all rubbery. We also got a sampler of various sauces and they were all good. There was one that was reaaaalllly hot, but the flavor was good. They brew their own beer so I was able to try the Hef and it was good. They have handcrafted cocktails and I highly recommend them. Again, you never would think you'd get a handcrafted cocktail in TJ, but, here they are, handcrafting cocktails. Also, it's not deep in TJ so if you don't want to venture too far in to the city you don't have to.

This place... this place... After creepin' on some Tijuana Instagram "influencers," Tras/Horizonte was on my radar and the pictures of tacos kicked it to the top of my list on my most recent visit to TJ. Located off the beaten path you'll need to grab an Uber or a cab from the border and plan on grabbing another when you leave. With this being said, damn it's worth it for such diverse taco creations and cocktails that rival your favorite fancy-pants SD haunts, sans attitude. There are so many more tacos to try here but as of right now the "Funky" is sticking out as my favorite. My love for mushrooms knows no bounds and this taco has only solidified my love affair with some good ol' fungi.

My husband saw an article in a newspaper about this joint and us being TJ regulars, we made sure to check it out on our next visit. As usual, streets can be confusing but google maps will get you there. It has private parking lot and a food truck that looks like it's part of the restaurant. We got there at 1pm just as they were opening. We only had a coffee on our drive from Anaheim so we were ready to try just about everything on the menu. The place has uniqueness, it's decor is a mix of nature/chick/eco friendly. Great music playing; from the doors, to Morrissey, rock en español- Gustavo Cerati, enanitos verdes... we got to hear it all. Bathrooms were clean, friendly and helpful staff. And my fave part was seeing the chef cook on their unique grill. They had a sample of sauces brought. Carefully placed from mild to hottest and they were definitely tasty however I just realized that the only time I tasted them was in the beginning when they brought them out. The food was so delicious and tasty that no additional sauce was needed. I'm not too much into mixed drinks. But the vibe made me crave one. So I ordered the berry mojito and I ended up drinking 2! Husband started out with a mixed drink and some beer. We each ordered a round (or 2) of different tacos. We got different ones so we can try them all. Also ordered the vegetable molcajete, tuna chowder in the bread bowl (aka so mind blowing!) and an appetizer. Appetizer was stuffed mushrooms- they took a bit to get to us and tasted meh. Everything else was so delicious that we are definitely coming back. My favorite was the mushroom taco and the octopus and the shrimp. Basically all of them. Berry mojitos were delicious and consistent. I Definitely recommend it to anyone who loves tacos alas brazas and seafood! Crunchy and savory.

I did a lot of research on where to eat in Tijuana, and this place popped up quite frequently, and after reading more about this place, I was really excited to eat here, since the food looked incredible. We tried the kraken taco, black harder ceviche tostada, mala costra taco, and the fin del mundo. Despite my high expectations, the food was even better than I expected. They first started us off with complementary tostadas and an array of salsas. The salsas were all flavorful and interesting. Some were extremely spicy and some were sweet and fruity. Of the salsas, my favorites were the black viscous one, the thick spicy green one, and the sweet and spicy creamy pink one. Be careful with the pink and green ones, as they can really set off the burn. The kraken taco (grilled octopus in mexican pesto) was really good. Nothing too spectacular or over the top, but it was a well-executed octopus taco, and the sauce was nice. Get it if you like octopus. The only thing I ate that didn't amaze me was the black harder (sole ceviche marinated in squid ink) tostada. It was pretty good and refreshing, but it didn't taste like anything out of the ordinary. On the contrary, the mala costra (chile guerito stuffed w/ marlin and wrapped in crispy cheese) tostada was absolutely packed with savory flavor. This one seems like a guaranteed hit with most people since it combines tons of savory flavor from the cheese, chile pepper, marlin, and incredible cremas. The cremas on top were actually my favorite part of the dish. One tasted like a chipotle crema and the other was a spicy serrano pepper pumpkin seed crema, which was fantastic. The only small critique I have is that the tostada gets a little lost underneath and easily gets soft, so it's somewhat difficult to eat this dish. Finally, the highlight of the meal for me personally, the fin del mundo was served in a whole skillet containing slabs of grilled panela cheese, crispy chapulines, pepper leaves, black beans, avocado, and what's called a drunk pulque sauce that seemed almost like a bolognese but with a little different flavor (the pulque adds a bright acididity to it). This dish was awesome as it provided a mix of different flavors and textures, and I really enjoyed assembling delicious tacos with the plantain tortillas. The plantain tortillas were a first for me, but they were moist, slightly sweet, and had a pleasant chew. Just fantastic. Overall, I was absolutely blown away by my meal here. The food was delicious and included so many unique and interesting ingredients. And the incredible thing is that the prices are so reasonable for the quality and portions, which are actually much larger than I expected. I definitely will return to try the rest of their menu, not to mention their intriguing drink options.

Tras Horizonte space is large with high ceilings. A few murals are displayed all over the place that mix with the jungle vibe, the music, and the amazing wood/carbon smell. I was surprised not only because of the taste of the food but the creativity and how young the chef is. It's no wonder why their popularity has grown so fast and people from all over want to come here to taste this amazing food. Tras Horizonte is one of the best tacos I tried so far. It is a mix of firewood, traditional, modern, and art that words can't describe.

All he said was, "go to sleep and there might be tacos in your future; just never tell me how to drive". 15 hours later we are on our way to Tijuana and I'm telling him how to drive. Mister wanted to try Tras/Horizonte so bad that I was able to be my anxiety-filled self and cap on him the whole same time. Little did I know how bangin' this place was going to be, walking in I'm thinking this would be a hella expensive place in San Diego. They had the patio and part of the bar area blocked off for a wedding where some really hot and snatched Mexicans came to celebrate. My 1st drink, which our chulo waiter suggested was the Limonada Negra; I swear it changed the way I will treat Mezcal (before was like the ugly step-child of tequila) from now on and it deliciousness and gorgeous . My 2nd "cock-teezy" also suggested by Chulo Waiter was El Chapulin Colorado and also with Mexcal and the tuna (prickly pear) from the cactus and this fabulous little cricket just riding that rim of the glass. Also a gorgeous cocktail and very refreshing, I'm a mezcal fan now!! This day I had the best taco of my life the MalaCostra, smoked marlin, fried cheese, serrano and pumpkin seed puree and some really hot hipster Mexican. It was like a sore dick, you just can't beat it. Next taco on standby was the Gringo en Vacaciones in red adobo red chiles, it was tasty but not as tasty as my new bae, MalaCostra. I will recommend this place to anyone, even my haters. The vibe is on point, the food is fabulous and the dranks will not only get you lit but up your game on instagram.

So impressive!!!! Love their atmosphere and cocktails. Neat, cozy, trendy and delicious !! Also, the sauces given with free chips are amazing. I've gone to quite many mexican restaurants in TJ and was disappointed what they were using it. I can't wait coming back to try their tacos. My wife and I don't speak spanish almost at all, but everyone served us so nicely. I definitely recommend the place even though I didn't have their food yet. We had soo~~ good time on our 7th anniversary.

Terrario comestible (dessert) - incredible!! Everything is edible! Explosion of flavors and none are overbearing. Highly recommend.t

Great food, great service! I liked the ambiance of the place, like hipster, rustic, colorful...we came as a family, they have children's high chairs and a changing table in the restroom. The combination of ingredients with the seafood they offer is amazing. I highly recommend coming to visit this place. It is kind of hard to find because it looks like a big warehouse, I was surprised on how pretty it is on the inside.

I haven't experienced many places to eat in Tijuana, however my friends strongly recommended I come here so that's what I did. I came here on a weekday night around 7 pm with a coworker and the food was so good. As a pescatarian, I was in heaven because they offered so many seafood tacos. I got the CHICANO, the PÓLVORA, and the GRINGO EN VACACIONES tacos. These were unique. I mean one of these had smoked salmon and another one had pomegranate seeds. They were all very good. They bring you these sauces that they put in order from mild to spicy. I didn't have the balls to try their spiciest; I mostly stuck to the milder sauces especially since one yellow one had this sweet fruity taste. I ordered a mojito and my coworker ordered a margarita. The mojito was tasty. Had quite a bit of ice but it must have had quite a bit of rum as well because I felt it loosen me up by the time I was done. All in all, the bill for 5 tacos and 4 drinks between my coworker and I came out to no more than $38.

So delicious. I ordered the grasshoppers (first time novelty try and they were amazing!!) I also ordered the Salmon taco, the Polvora, and it was very tasty. As a visiting gringo, this was the best and freshest Mexican food I've had. Ever! The ambiance was very festive and nice, great for large groups and children. Highly recommend this place :)

Woah this place. Just lovely. Spent a couple of days in TJ, after asking around for recs from locals, this place was recommended. Intrigued by the description of "exotic tacos" we decided to go here for dinner. The location was very interesting and unique. High ceilings with plants throughout, the kitchen at plain sight and a bar near one corner. The Food: When thinking about their dishes I just want to drive down the border. It is amazing. Think exotic Mexican cuisine, we ordered the Polvora, Malacostra and rasta tacos and their sopes. Overall everything was delicious and fresh. Their drinks were quite tasty as well. The customer service: Beyond five stars. My family and I ubered there, once there and ready to leave our phone wasn't working, therefore we were unable to order a ride back to our hotel. We were stuck. with no car, no phone access at night in an area we weren't familiar with all while we had our daughter with us. Our graceful waiter came to our rescued, calling a cab to come get us from his phone. Our hero that night. My only regret was not getting his name but thank you so much, MR. above and beyond awesome waiter! *tip: they have parking A must if you're in TJ, cannot wait to go back.

We had the Maui waui aguachile, the Rasta taco, and the gringo taco. Some of the best tacos I've ever had in my life. The drinks were great, and our server Daniel was awesome!

My favorite spot in TJ... really one of the signature restaurants of the new fusion wave. The best tacos I've ever tasted... and everything on the menu (especially the cocktails!) is so freaking delicious.

One way ticket to flavor town. Beautifully constructed cocktails along side visually delightful and decadent entrees, staff is friendly and very helpful. I highly recommend this place.

A cool place with interesting drinks and food! Specialty cocktails are bomb ! I had the ixtabay which was very good and blueberry mojito (my favorite)!

By far, this is one of the best restaurant i've been to in Tijuana. The food is out of this world and the presentation was amazing. There is a lot of flavors fused together that makes so unique. This is not an ordinary street tacos but gourmet seafood tacos. The building itself was hard to find and in an inconspicuous area but as soon as you walk in the door, amazing rustic décor. It is one of those trully hidden gems. Pólvora was the best I've had. Then the octopus tacos

By Kokopelli! Wow! Is all I can say. I had the Kraken, Gringo en Vacaciones, Maui Waui, Polvora and Crossfit and everything was so flavorful and delicious! If you love seafood you need to come try this place. I hope they go back to Tacolandia in Los Angeles next year. Todo lo que comi estuvo delicioso! Unos de los majores tacos que eh comido. El Kraken es mi favorito!

Twice I've gone and had some yummy veggie tacos. The molcajete platter is also mind blowingly good and every cocktail here is new, flavorful and refreshing. Can't wait to go back. 100% recommend.

I tried this place with a friend a couple of weeks ago. Their version of lupulosa was impressive, their octopus tasty!

One of the most creative restaurants in Tijuana! In addition to amazing food, these guys here their own beer in house. Start with tacos but also try their different dishes such as their burger (which btw won a best burger contest). Don't forget to also try seafood base options to enjoy amazing baja products! Can't wait to go back.

Best cocktails. Some are made with fresh herbs. The food is very creative but it's entirely in Spanish and different from whatever you're imagining. The atmosphere is excellent and the location is walkably convenient. Servers are very nice, happy and efficient but their English is not very good. Do some research before coming here and be willing to eat some grasshoppers. I got a mezcal recommended by the server and 3 other cocktails. Plus like 4 tacos and some sides and ceviche. We got a lot of things drinks food etc. Honestly I didn't love everything but the chef's motivation to create interesting dishes definitely adds stars! If I were here for more than 1 night I would keep coming back. It's a trial-and-error kinda place that is packed with local customers

Cool little place here. Definitely unique. Awesome gourmet tacos (I had the Gringo en Vacaciones and a Kraken) and appetizers. Super casual atmosphere. Plan to come back.

Amazing tacos de marisco. Kraken was the best, but the ceviches were also great. I highly recommend the Black Harder.

Heard so much about this place and looked forward to the menu selection. Sadly it was disappointing. The food was ok. It was interesting but lacked flavor...lacked the wow. It was mediocre and not worth the money. It was enjoyable only because it was different from the regular taco truck but it wasn't worth the bill. Service was GREAT, however. Personnel n staff were attentive.

The food is excellent, parking lot for customers and location is easy to find! I loved the Escargot burrito, red beet salad and the guacamole. Chardonnay was good, too ! Fun atmosphere and charming waitress.... definitely going back again!

My favorites: Kraken, Chicano and last but not least the tuna burrito. We try to eat there as often possible, it is one of my family's favorite places. I want to take everybody I know there

Everything taste like cinnamon, this is a Mexican place and it should have Mexican flavor this restaurant taste like a American restaurant wannabe Mexican, sorry but I was so exited to try this place and I'm just so disappointed my oysters taste horrible i couldn't even eat them and the still charge me for the plate, even when I returned the plate.