CROSSING SOUTH: Marea Alta Seafood & Tacos Compadres

By Jennifer Robinson / Web Producer

Published May 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM PDT

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Host Jorge Meraz tastes the shrimp tacos at the Carreta Los Compadres taco stand.

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Enjoy Michelin-worthy tacos at a hidden gem in Tijuana, and innovative seafood at Marea Alta near Rosarito.

Octopus dish at Marea Alta seafood south of Rosarito.

First, we explore a hole-in-the-wall taco stand in Tijuana, crafting seafood tacos deserving of a Michelin star.

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Shrimp tacos being cooked at the Carreta Los Compadres taco stand.

Next, we visit a highly recommended seafood spot south of Rosarito. This place originated as a food truck, but has expanded into a sit-down restaurant. Hear from founder Emilio Kabande as he explains how this place delivers incredible foods to locals and expats.

Host Jorge Meraz meets chef Jesus Lara at the Carreta Los Compadres taco stand in Tijuana.

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CROSSING SOUTH: Marea Alta Seafood & Tacos Compadres

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