Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Baja California

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Baja California? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Mochomos - Mexicali

4.9

4.9 (74)

MXN500 and over

Meat

Mexicali

About the restaurant

Sonoran Restaurant
Mochomos is a haute cuisine restaurant, where the richness of Sonora is mixed with the best ingredients, flavors, colors, textures and aromas: within an environment that surrounds you to enjoy the most exquisite dishes for the most demanding palate.

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RicardoVIP

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

as always, a great experience, one of the top 5 restaurants in Mexicali

Lorenza - Tijuana

4.8

4.8 (1005)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

Tijuana

About the restaurant

Lorenza es un nuevo concepto de Grupo Los Arcos inspirados en la diversidad y pasión por la cocina mexicana, ofrecemos cocina de añoranza, carnes, mariscos y mixologia única.

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Jason

Dined 4 days ago

The service was excellent. It was very personalized and the wait staff did a wonderful job of explaining the menu and assisting with the ordering process. The presentation of the food was great. The taste of the food was even better! There wasn't a dish we didn't like. We stuck with meat selections for the most part, but even the tortilla soup was excellent. It was our first time here and we'll definitely be back!

Almatierra Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (269)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

Valle de Guadalupe

About the restaurant

Our gastronomic proposal endures the use of Mexican products, and local and seasonal ingredients from Valle de Guadalupe and the coast of Ensenada. The seasons of these products are what set the tone for the creation of new dishes.
The inspiration comes from Mexican culture and cuisine, adding creativity and openness to techniques and preparations from other cultures, resulting in a menu designed to be enjoyed by all.

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Catherine

Dined 3 days ago

Beautiful place to enjoy a nice dinner and dancing! Great live music! Loved the food, energy, and vibe!

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Experience

Silent Party en nuestro nuevo Oyster Sky Bar.

Experience

Celebre el Día de las Madres con un Brunch. 🌷

Mantequilla/Ziba/Saketori-Ya Cacho

4.7

4.7 (124)

MXN310 to MXN500

Japanese Speciality

Tijuana

About the restaurant

La perfecta fusión de sabores con calidad, originalidad y ambiente, en el entorno de un tradicional pub de barrio japonés. Con manjares de nuestra región listos para deleitar el paladar mexicano.

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Luz

Dined on Feb 15, 2025

We tried food from both Ziba and Saketori and as always it was exceptional! The fish is always fresh and so is the homemade pita bread. Always a great experience!

Bodega 8 - Mexicali

4.6

4.6 (178)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

Mexicali

About the restaurant

Un sitio vanguardista y acogedor con toques campestres, con un Menú que une la cocina norestense y de la Baja.

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Yesenia

Dined on Feb 14, 2025

We spent Valentine’s Day at Bodega 8 in Mexicali. We arrived a bit ahead of our reservation time, but they seated us right away. We went with our usual favorites the octopus and the ribeye steak. The drinks were on point, and the dessert was incredible. We definitely recommend this place! The ambiance is charming and perfect for a romantic evening.

D'CAPRICCIO PASTA Y VINO

4.6

4.6 (73)

MXN310 to MXN500

Italian

Tijuana

About the restaurant

Dulce Capriccio (Breakfast & Brunch) 🥂 invites you to start your day with us from 8:00 a.m. with the perfect dish to brighten your morning ☀️
Enjoy specialty coffee, mimosas, and a fresh fruit bar that includes fruit-infused water, granola, yogurt, and artisan bread. Available until 1:00 p.m.

✨ Starting at 12:00 p.m., D'Capriccio comes to life—an Italian culinary experience with products from Baja 🍷
A space to share, celebrate, and be delighted by a gastronomic proposal that blends the freshness of regional ingredients with Italian tradition. Premium cuts of meat, handmade pastas 🍝, grilled vegetables, and a creative mixology menu come together to offer a dining experience meant to be savored in full 😊

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Berenice

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

Super good ❤️ Excellent food and clean place …………….

RESTAURANTE MOMA

4.6

4.6 (9)

MXN300 and under

Italian

Zona Centro

About the restaurant

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Casa Frida - Valle de Guadalupe

4.4

4.4 (23)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

Viñas del Sol

About the restaurant

Casa Frida integra perfectamente la cultura, arte, y entretenimiento. Es un lugar en donde se le da un homenaje a la cultura mexicana tradicional y contemporánea dentro del corazón del Valle de Guadalupe y al desarrollo eno gastronómico de la región, además de ser un concepto innovador para el segmento de romance y de reuniones en la región.
Disfruta de las diferentes propuestas gastronómicas en el restaurante Corazón D’Petra y en sus terrazas. Deleita tus sentidos con la pasión del vino en las salas de degustación. Descubre una experiencia llena de arte y color en el hotel boutique y consiéntete con la naturaleza la nos rodea.

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Alejandra

Dined on Mar 8, 2025

Such a fun environment, especially to celebrate birthdays! Very accommodating staff that made our large group’s experience smooth and easy! Loved the mezcal flight!

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Experience

Cava Chavela maridajes

Experience

Restaurante Corazón D'Petra

Experience

Terraza Granada (a la carta)

Innato

4.4

4.4 (64)

MXN310 to MXN500

Seafood

Zona Centro

About the restaurant

Innato - Mariscos y parrilla de la baja resaltando el producto de la región.
Lonchería Japonesa - Izayaka con variedad de sakes, barra de sushi y parrilla japonesa.
Montes - Rooftop con tapas españolas, mixologia y DJ (Próximamente).

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Giuliana

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

I am an absolute fan of this place. The food is very Tijuana baja-med, delicious and original. The environment and the aesthetic on point. The service is great, always on point and very aware of what we needed.

Trentino Restaurante

4.4

4.4 (22)

MXN300 and under

Italian

Valle de Guadalupe

About the restaurant

The italian restaurant in Valle de Guadalupe, En el corazon del Valle de Guadalupe, nuestro restaurante honra la autentica cocina italiana, llevando el amor por la gastronomia y el servicio a otro nivel. Disfruta de platillos como Pizza Ai Frutti Di Mare, Mariscos in Guazzetto, Pappardelle, Ossobuco y una deliciosa variedad de postres.

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oyuki

Dined 4 days ago

Great place to visit, food was OK, service was great

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