Wild Foodie Adventures

The highlight of my family’s vacation to San Diego was the Street Food Adventure! This was the best (and safest) way to see Tijuana and experience its diverse cuisine! We tasted the best foods from a wonderful variety of great restaurants; and had the time of our lives. Albert the tour guide knows the city inside and out, his knowledge was indispensable. Don’t miss the the shrimp ceviche tostado, although my Mom’s favorite was the Marlin Taco.

For me it was the first time being in Tijuana. Albert was a great tour guide and had great knowledge of the places he has taken us. What those people create out of their food trucks is amazing. We enjoyed every minute.
Albert, keep searching for new food places, we will be there to try!

Albert was a great tour guide. He really knows his way around Tijuana. It is been many years since we crossed the border into Tijuana and we were pleasantly surprised to explore so many new areas to sample delicious food and shopping areas that highlight the vibrant and wonderful life style of Tijuana. Even if you have been to TJ before you will be pleasantly surprised by the off the beaten path experience. Viva Mexico

Totally worth it!
For a moment, let’s compare this adventure to a food tour in, say, Thailand.
You can’t! — Thailand is a 13-​hour, $ 1,000+ flight away, requires a serious time commitment, and has a significant language barrier; ‘Tijuana Foodie Adventure’ is a wonderfully safe, easier, yet just-​as-​exotic foodie adventure.
In case you can’t tell — I absolutely loved this tour! I made a simple trip to south San Diego, met my guide at McDonalds, crossed the border, and walked around sightseeing for a few hours, while stopping frequently to eat with my guide and the locals at places I never would have found on my own.
We had adobada tacos (pork marinated in a «red» chili sauce with vinegar and oregano); clams (three different choices) right from the shell; fish tacos with salsa, lime and cilantro; raw shrimp tostadas («cooked» in lime); freshly grilled marlin tacos and zesty drinks — all included free with the tour!
There is also something else I loved about this walking-​foodie-​adventure. There were only three of us total. This wasn’t a stiff, rent-​a-​van, drop-​you-​off-​at-​the-​touristy-​places kind of tour; this is simply a man’s (Albert’s) passion for food combined with a love for walking around (builds the appetite) and exploring local shops and sights (that you would miss driving by in a tour van). Seriously, this is just about as raw and authentic and intimate as exploring gets.
And, since Tijuana is so close, I asked Albert about other possible adventures. It seems he’s always in search of new eateries and tasty dishes to satisfy a love for food and adventure. The fact that he’s willing to eat anything makes him an ideal foodie guide. Sounds awesome, right?
Ok, maybe you are worried Tijuana isn’t safe? Well… that’s why I took an American guide who loves visiting Tijuana and giving tours. To be honest, I also was a little nervous (too much media), until Albert pointed out that about 1.5 million people live in Tijuana. They live, eat, walk around, and shop everyday (safely) just like we do in San Diego.
Seriously — Looking for something different to do in San Diego? Love travel and food? Surprise yourself. Take the leap, and take the adventure! For me, I’ve got my walking shoes ready, and I can’t wait to go back.