In Tijuana, "cheap" usually means a full plate for under MX$100. A coffee and a pastry will run you around MX$45, a hearty taco combo hits MX$70, and a pizza slice can be found for MX$80. The city’s street‑side stalls and modest cafés keep prices low while the taste stays high, so you can eat well without watching every peso.
First stop is ANDALUCÍA Café on Blvd. Cucapah in the Fontana I neighborhood. Their chilaquiles come with a fried egg, salsa verde and a side of refried beans for MX$55, and the portion fills a hungry traveler. Pair it with a fresh orange‑juice at MX$30 and you’re under MX$90 for breakfast. The café’s open doors from 7 AM to 10 PM, so you can swing by any day. Reviewers love the plant‑filled interior and the crisp waffle that costs MX$45, making it a solid morning pick for budget‑conscious locals.
A short walk to Miguel Alemán Valdez lands you at Corteza Madre, a café that’s become a favorite among students. Their matcha latte is priced at MX$50 and comes with a generous swirl of foam. The standout is the banana bread, sold for MX$40, and reviewers note the slice is big enough to share. Open from 6:30 AM, the spot serves a light lunch of a ham and cheese panini for MX$65, which rivals many pricier downtown options. The vibe is relaxed, and the Wi‑Fi makes it a practical stop for a quick work break.
If you’re craving something more indulgent, head to Pizzería Suprema in Aviación. Their thin‑crust New York‑style pizza slice with caramelised onions and spicy honey is listed at MX$80, and the portion is enough for a satisfying lunch. The bacon‑topped slice, another fan favorite, also sits at MX$80, giving you two toppings for the same price as a single‑topping slice elsewhere. Open from noon to 8 PM, the pizzeria offers a simple menu that stays under MX$100 per person, perfect for a cheap dinner after a day of exploring the border market.
Among the three, the best value lands at Corteza Madre. Their banana bread and matcha latte together cost MX$90 and fill you up, while the same combo at a nearby café would easily top MX$130. The generous slice size and friendly staff make it the go‑to spot for anyone watching their budget.
Tijuana’s cheap eats prove you don’t need to sacrifice flavor for price. Whether you start with chilaquiles at ANDALUCÍA Café, sip matcha at Corteza Madre, or grab a slice at Pizzería Suprema, you stay under MX$100 and still get a real taste of the city’s culinary spirit.
