Up until just a few months ago, I had never been to Mexico, which is crazy because I’ve been to far-off locales like Malaysia, Myanmar, Patagonia and New Zealand. But Mexico? I had never set foot in the land of super cocina and beautiful beaches until a June work trip sent me on my inaugural visit to the country, specifically to the the laid-back beach town of Rosarito.
In just two days us journalists and bloggers had a gastro-extravangaza. We indulged in the region’s famous Puerto Nuevo lobster, attended the first annual craft beer fest, stopped by the city’s first winery, met the family behind a local organic produce market, visited organic farms and had the best tacos of my life at Tacos El Yaqui (photo above), a small, nondescript shack that always has a line spilling onto the street. You can read my full story in the current issue of San Diego Magazine here.
The best part was that all of this is just a short drive from San Diego, and that’s why I wanted to partner with Baja California Tourism on a cool contest that gives you the chance to win a trip to the Baja region for a three-night stay. Here’s the deal:
1. Follow @Discoverbaja on Twitter
2. Send a tweet and tell us how you “Do Baja,” including hash tag #DoBaja. For example: “@Discoverbaja when I #DoBaja, I snorkel in the Sea of Cortez.”
3. Extra entries will be given for tweeting a personal photo of Baja and tagging both @Discoverbaja and #DoBaja
*Contest ends October 1* UPDATE: Contest now ends November 1!
I’ll be going on my own Baja trip in the next couple of months and can’t wait to share my experience. Mexico, Round 2? I’m ready!
Good luck to everyone participating and happy Friday!
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i have never been to Mexico but i have heard some cool stuff about it. I will live vicariously through your posts until then :)
But Texas has such amazing Tex-Mex!
Those tacos look heavenly. I am going to make myself some things weekend I think!
Bon provecho!
My sister still talks about trips to Rosarito when she lived in SD! And your pics are making me hungry…love me some authentic tacos :)
Yeah, it used to be such a popular day and weekend trip for San Diegans, and now it’s bubbling back up. I would certainly make the trip just for those tacos!
Mexico has The.Best.Food. For someone who loves to eat, Baja is the perfect destination for a gastro-tour! I work with the San Felipe Marina Resort. We are looking forward to having you in a couple months!
Thanks so much, Lindsey! Can’t wait to try more and see more.
I’m jealous, Mexico is definitely one of my must see places. It’s definitely a food haven of my absolute favorite dishes. What is your recommended budget for a five day trip to Mexico?
I’ve only been to Mexico once so far and budgets can vary depending on how luxurious or modest you want to go. I’ll have a better idea after I go back in November. Thanks!