Behind the Scenes Baja: Episode 8

Written by Blake

Wednesday, 27 April 2011 08:43

Our first episode about Tijuana focused on the unexpected: the city's little-known role as the home of the Caesar salad, and super-modern cooking at Mision 19, among other places. But of course, a trip to Tijuana is not complete without sampling some incredible street food!

Our taco crawl (with one unplanned stop at a tiny torta spot that we were told no one should miss) was one of our favorite days of the whole trip. From wood-grilled carne asada to griddled shrimp and cheese to some very unusual "queso tacos" with a layer of crunchy "cheese chicharron," we sampled the range of Tijuana's finest taco creations!

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+2 # gloria 2011-04-27 11:07

It never fails to amaze me. Here I go again on a wonderful trip to Tijuana without having to leave my home. It has been a very long time since last we visited Tijuana and I was young then so wasn't able to really enjoy. I'm hungry now and we had tacos for dinner yesterday but they don't compare with the looks of those you had. Thank you much for making my day.

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0 # M.Bravo 2011-04-27 12:23

wow this looks like soooo much fun! i'd love to travel through mexico and explore the food. Even though I am Mexican American, the food I grew up with is nothing like the real deal in mexico... gosh i'd love to go back. Rick, thanx so much for showing the world what Mexican culture and food really is. ur the best!

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-1 # Aldo 2011-04-27 14:19

Blake, Congrats on the videos, they're greaat. I'm hungry just of watching, best for you all. can't wait for the rest ...

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+1 # Gerardo 2011-04-27 14:22

I am a proud Tijuanense an I would like to thank the show for comming to this city and showing one of the many bright sides of this place, our city's reputation is misleading and this show proves it.

By the way...It looks like it's gonna be a great episode!! congrats!!

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+1 # Mexray 2011-04-27 23:45

Viewing your episodes, I was at first disappointed that you ignored the 'middle' of Baja - flying from La Paz to Tijuana, as you did...

We've had many enjoyable meals in the most unexpected places while on the road from the US border to Loreto, Baja Sur - and met so many wonderful people...

Then I realized it's OK, as your broadcast exposure of mid-Baja could change those places - just kidding!

We like all of Baja for what it is - somewhat remote in many places, and relatively unspoiled...

Viva Baja!

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0 # Araceli 2011-04-28 11:40

I´m so pleased that you enjoyed the food in Tijuana. I wish I would´ve stopped by El Mazateño that day, since I live a few blocks away. Big fan of your work, so happy you all came to TJ :)

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+1 # Mayra 2011-06-15 16:06

Its amazing the owner of Tacos el Yaqui is my uncle and the original recipe is my dad's. So you cant say you have visited Rosarito Beach if you havent eaten @ Tacos El Yaqui

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0 # bere 2011-08-16 20:54

i´ve been to mazateño, salceados and wash tortas!!!!!they are all awesome, i cant believe you guys were here and i´m just finding out about this...mazateño is always packed its a few blocks away from the 2 big colleges so its a lunch hangout for students, salceados has been there for ages, i remember when it was just a little cart, its on the street i use every day to get to my house, and wash tortas have a bunch of different locations, the original is actually next to a car wash, wich is where the name comes from!...tj rules!!!

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0 # Chisho 2011-10-29 17:49

Love those Tacos from El Yaqui, I'm a San Diegan that grew up in Tijuana, out of all the tacos I've ate, El Yaquiare the most tastefull and greatest of all Tijuana. Know that I move back to San Diego I try to go as much as I can to Tijuana and eat at El Yaqui!!!

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+1 # Maria Ruvalcaba 2011-10-29 19:16

Rich Bayless your are the best, I'm a mexican from central Mexico and living in this beautifual Tijuana since 1992, I love mexican food, cook a lot in the traditional way and your recipes are just great, delicioso!

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