Oryx

Cuisine

Mexican, Contemporary

Michelin

selected

Price

$$

Website

https://oryxrestaurante.com/

Description

This Tijuana favorite is the domain of Chef Ruffo Ibarra. The dining room boasts a dressed-up industrial look with dark earthy colors, exposed red brick walls, wood and tiled flooring, metal beams and warm lighting.The menu is a contemporary take on Mexican cuisine and lists an extensive selection of items including chilled seafood starters and grilled steaks. Consomé de camarón con hongas is presented with chopped raw shrimp, then filled tableside with a hot, deeply flavorful shrimp broth which gently poaches the shrimp. Golden-brown, crisped striped bass shares the plate with creamy onion pu

Review score

4.5

Review count

71

Review summary

Oryx is a contemporary Mexican restaurant in Tijuana with generally high ratings. Food highlights include oysters, corn soup, taco negro, and aged ribeye steak, praised for balanced and innovative flavors, though some note recent declines in freshness or heavy seasoning. Service is typically professional and attentive, but instances of order errors and slow pacing occur. The atmosphere is often pleasant, yet inadequate air conditioning makes summer dining uncomfortable. Value perceptions vary significantly; while some find it reasonable, others consider it overpriced relative to the experience.

Best for

Suitable for diners seeking refined contemporary Mexican cuisine who can tolerate occasional service inconsistencies.

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