Grupo Plascencia

Where to Eat and Drink in Mexicali

April 22, 2016 // 0 Comments

The Wok, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico

MEXICALI, B.C. – Mexicali – a border town 90 minutes east of San Diego – is known outside of Baja California primarily for its agriculture, its maquiladoras, its Chinatown (la Chinesca), and that Grateful Dead song (is there anything a man don’t stand to lose?). And though most are aware [Read More]

And in this Corner…

February 9, 2016 // 0 Comments

Mision 19, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

TIJUANA – “Every year, there is a twist to this meal,” a fellow guest excitedly confided as we were seated for Tijuana restaurant Misión 19’s fifth anniversary dinner on January 21st. “Last year, the theme was the five senses. They served one course with a blindfold, so that you had to [Read More]

Gems of Baja: The Victor’s Salad, Tijuana

December 10, 2015 // 0 Comments

Caesar's Restaurant & Bar, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

During our ongoing series, Gems of Baja, San Diego Red’s team of culinary explorers set out to unearth some of Baja California’s lesser-known gastronomic treasures. PHOTOS: Cintia Soto www.CintiaSoto.com. TIJUANA – When it comes to famous entradas, everyone knows the Caesar’s salad — [Read More]

Baja California Highlighted at 2015 World Forum on Mexican Cuisine

December 1, 2015 // 1 Comment

Foro Mundial Gastronomia Mexicana, CENART, Mexico City, Mexico, Distrito Federal

MEXICO CITY – Baja California cuisine was well-represented last week at the 2015 World Forum on Mexican Gastronomy (FMGM) held at the National Arts Center (CENART) in Mexico City. The third annual event was conceived and presented by the Cultural Conservatory for Mexican Gastronomy (CCGM) and [Read More]

Grupo Plascencia: Tijuana Tastemakers’ Roots Run Deep

December 15, 2013 // 6 Comments

Grupo Plascencia, Baja California, Mexico

TIJUANA – El Gringo paid his driver and stepped out of the cab and into the crisp November afternoon in the Zona Rio neighborhood of Tijuana. Shielding my eyes from the autumn sun, I looked up at the modern glass and concrete business tower that houses Chef Javier Plascencia’s Mision 19 [Read More]