Tacos La Pasadita de la 20

The food

Tacos La Pasadita de la 20 is an evening taquería in Colonia 20 de Noviembre, and its reputation rests on carne asada. San Diego Magazine’s 2025 locals’ guide to Tijuana sent readers here for “unbeatable carne asada,” one of the top picks of Mariana “Nana” Sánchez, founder of the walking tour company Nana en Tijuana. Chilango’s May 2026 guide to the city’s street food and bars praised the asada cooked over a smoky grill, along with memorable al pastor, bowls of guacamole and freshly made tortillas, and called it the place to confirm the fame of Tijuana’s tacos.

On Atly, which calls the tacos authentic Tijuana-style, reviewers also mention birria tacos and a huge quesadilla and praise the handmade tortillas, and the summary notes plenty of avocado.

What to expect

Expect a crowd and some smoke. Atly’s summary describes a crowded, fast-paced spot with plastic chairs outside and a wait after 7 p.m., especially on weekends. There’s also a drive-thru for takeout, according to the same listing, which helps if you just want to grab an order on your way somewhere.

Chilango lists the hours as every day from 6 p.m. to midnight, which makes it a natural late-dinner stop after an evening in the Hipódromo area.

Prices and entry

We didn’t find current, dated prices. Atly’s undated summary says it’s cash only and that prices have gone up, so bring enough pesos and check the menu board before you order.

Getting there

The address is El Chorrito 12745, Col. 20 de Noviembre. Parking is hard to find, according to Atly, so arrive early if you drive or, easier, take a taxi or ride-hail and get dropped at the door.

Make a night of it

Colonia 20 de Noviembre is also home to Farland Aleworks, a brewery about 600 meters from Estadio Caliente, so a pint there and asada here make an easy pairing, including on Xolos match nights; home games are on our calendar. If you’re in the neighborhood earlier in the day, the seafood cart Carreta Los Compadres serves until mid-afternoon.

How to order

• Ask for asada, or adobada, as al pastor is often called in Tijuana, and say “con todo” if you want it with everything.
• Order a side of guacamole for the table.
• Taking it to go? Say “para llevar,” or use the drive-thru.

Good to know

• Go before 7 p.m. to beat the line, per Atly, and if you can, pick a weeknight: the same listing says the wait is longest on weekends.
• Check @tacoslapasaditadela20 on Instagram for days off and updates.
• More tacos on our directory: Tacos El Franc and Tacos Fitos.

Find more places to eat in our guides, and see what’s on around the city on the calendar.