Origen Argentino - Tijuana

Came here for the first time for a late lunch on a Sunday afternoon. Service was impeccable and it was very crowded and popular for a Sunday afternoon, which I took as a good sign. Had a really great vibe to it. The restaurant smelled liked wood fire, yum. Coming from California, there was a gated parking lot right out front the restaurant they validate). The food, specifically the steaks were outstanding, which is not too surprising for an Argentinian steak house. They had a great selection of cuts and options. The shared plancha of assorted meats looked really interesting and like a good value for a table to share and taste lots of things. I will probably try that next time I go. The meat empanadas were the best empanadas I've had anywhere including in Argentina). The spinach ones were good too. They have a wonderful wine list, including some great wine from both Argentina and the Valle De Guadalupe. We definitely enjoyed ourselves with the wine. Ask for a tour of the wine cellar, they've got some cool stuff in there! Only downside to the meal was the caesar salad was pretty boring. I think they could learn a thing or two from some of their Tijuana restaurant peers and do a beautiful table side caesar. They have the staff to do it and it would be much more delicious than what was served. The dressing left a lot to be desired. So, all that said, the restaurant is not cheap. I would say it was comparable to a steakhouse north of the border. The thing it has going for it is the Argentinian steak preparation. They know how to grill and season a steak here. Parking: There is a paid parking lot directly connected to this restaurant. It was $120 peso $6usd) to park there during our 2 hour meal. However it was free since the restaurant validates. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: MX$100–200 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Parking space: Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot

Excelente servicio, comida le doy un 8, tardaron en servirnos, el ambiente bien, y los precios carísimos, me impresionó eso, súper caro Meal type: Dinner Price per person: MX$1,000+ Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Parrillada Mixed Grill

Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: MX$900–1,000 Food: 3 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Empanadas

Delicious Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

The price of the cuts is extremely high and the quality offered is low. It came with more fat than meat. Price per person: MX$1,000+ Food: 2 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Parking options: Paid parking lot