Things to do in Mexicali
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Cenaduría Selecta
This family-run diner is a Mexicali institution specializing in antojitos like beef tacos and burritos. Some swear this is the best Mexican food in town. The set meals are a bargain.
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Teatro del Estado
A variety of theatrical and musical performers appear throughout the year at the state theater, Teatro del Estado, a modern building seating 1100 and equipped with the 'latest acoustical technology.' The Instituto de Cultura de Baja California also presents retrospective film series in the theater's Café Literario. The theater is opposite the Cotuco tourist office.
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Cervecería Mexicali
Two blocks southwest of the rectory, the former Cervecería Mexicali sits vacant but in a good state of preservation despite fire damage in 1986. Opened in 1923 under a German master brewer, it satisfied local demand for half a century and even managed to export some of its production.
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Casa de la Cultura
The Catedral de la Virgen de Guadalupe is Mexicali's major religious landmark. One block north, on Av Madero between Altamirano and Morelos, the former Escuela Cuauhtémoc is a neoclassical building that now serves as the city's Casa de la Cultura, which hosts rotating art exhibitions.
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Museo Regional de la Universidad Autónoma
Permanent displays at the Museo Regional de la Universidad Autónoma cover subjects like geology, paleontology, human evolution, colonial history and photography. Traveling exhibitions include themes such as indigenous textiles from mainland Mexico.
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Las Ventanas del Ché
Red tablecloths and a steak knife on each napkin make this Argentine steakhouse feel just like they do in the mother country. Along with numerous cuts of beef, there are salads and sandwiches. Chase it all down with a bottle of Mexican wine.
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China Town
Plenty of folks in Mexicali say this spotless, modest restaurant serves the best Chinese food in town. A friendly old Chinese-Mexican woman presides over the cash register while attentive waiters whisk out enormous plates of darn good food.
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Colorado River Land Company
Just north of the imposing 1922 Palacio de Gobierno building, the former headquarters of the Colorado River Land Company is now used for offices, but its attractive patio fountain and restored balcony murals merit a visit.
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Los Arcos
Los Arcos Mexicali’s most popular seafood restaurant. The shrimp culichi (shrimp in a creamy green chili sauce) is spectacular. Live music brightens the night on Thursday and Friday.
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El Sarape
Mariachi band at the ready, this traditional Mexican restaurant has a menu that will simply delight carnivores. It also offers margaritas that, though small, pack a cool and refreshing ice-cream headache.
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Cucapá Brewing Company
The ultimate cure for the Mexican light-beer blues, Mexicali's microbrewery serves six excellent brews on tap (four lagers, two ales) and good, hearty bar meals to go with them. No shorts after 18:00.
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Mandolino
Hit this great hideaway for delicious pizza and pasta, and a bar upstairs that doesn't quit until the last punter staggers out the door. Spot the building by the broken Vespa dangling from the roof.
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Plaza de Toros Calafia
Corridas de toros take place once a month from October to May in the Plaza de Toros Calafia, next to the Centro Cívico-Comercial. Tickets are available at the gate or online.
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Taco La Furia
For delicious carne asada and al pastor tacos try this giant taquería with outdoor seating. Don't mistake the next door indoor restaurant for this one.
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Tacos Yubby
Clean and quick and served with flair, Yubby’s pork, chicken or beef tacos are as good as cheap food gets. If you’re lucky, there’ll be a drunken mariachi or two blaring out a tune.
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La Villa del Seri
Meat-fans will love La Villa del Seri, a place that specializes in Sonoran beef. The seafood and antojitos are excellent too, and portions are invariably huge.
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La Misión Dragón
Operated by the owners of El Dragón, this place is set among lovely gardens complete with pagoda and miniature lake. Both Dragóns are Mexicali institutions.
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Sakura
Intimately lit by lanterns hung over an indoor pool, Sakura serves sushi and a variety of other Japanese dishes. Karaoke nights run from Wednesday to Saturday.
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Cuba & Martini
Across Calzada Benito Juárez, the new Cuba & Martini is an ultra-modern, ultra-chic bar and nightclub where you can party with Mexicali's upper crust.
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Blanca y Nieves
Join the families and old-timers enjoying ice cream and burgers at this air-conditioned ice cream parlor. For kitsch-value, it simply cannot be beat.
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Petunia 2
Huge jugo natural (fresh-squeezed juice) and delicious quesadillas are a great way to start the day at this cheap eat close to the border.
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Baguette
Coffee, ice cream and wi-fi mix well in this sunny, spotless café. Cheap breads are great for the road.
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Catedral de la Virgen de Guadalupe
The Catedral de la Virgen de Guadalupe is the city’s major religious landmark.
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