Plaza Rio Tijuana
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BigBoyA77
Los Angeles, CA107 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
Unless you like freak show, then go to Avenida Revolucion. Once we cross the border, we headed to Avenida Revolucion just to do tourist thing. I didn't feel safe at all with little kids so I just kept on driving.
Plaza Rio on the other hand is where the locals go. Avenida Revolucion is a theme park for gringos to see what "Mexico" ought to look like.
Our main reason for visiting was for Mini City (recommend for elementary school kids). We ate at Furasshu (Japanese Teppanyaki place). We felt completely safe while walking around here. We wish our kids weren't as tired from Mini City so we could explore more stores. There are candy shops, arcade, movie theater, department store, restaurants, food court, super market, and so on. A lot of people were out on date. Many more family outings. There are securities around. I brought my car over the border. It was right where I left it, not a scratch on it. There were tons of other California license plates which gave me a piece of mind. I arrived here bit before noon on Saturday and there were tons of parking. We left around 6 and lot was full with people driving around looking for a spot. Parking isn't validated from what I understand. It charges by minute with something like 12 hour parking fee of 100 pesos (about 5 bucks). BUT, it doesn't take USD and it doesn't have a credit card slot. So make sure you have some peso. There were performers doing Aztec dance and Mexican dance in center stage area with many people watching. This mall it outdoor so it may not be the best place to roam around on a rainy day.
There's also Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT) right across the street.
Plaza Rio on the other hand is where the locals go. Avenida Revolucion is a theme park for gringos to see what "Mexico" ought to look like.
Our main reason for visiting was for Mini City (recommend for elementary school kids). We ate at Furasshu (Japanese Teppanyaki place). We felt completely safe while walking around here. We wish our kids weren't as tired from Mini City so we could explore more stores. There are candy shops, arcade, movie theater, department store, restaurants, food court, super market, and so on. A lot of people were out on date. Many more family outings. There are securities around. I brought my car over the border. It was right where I left it, not a scratch on it. There were tons of other California license plates which gave me a piece of mind. I arrived here bit before noon on Saturday and there were tons of parking. We left around 6 and lot was full with people driving around looking for a spot. Parking isn't validated from what I understand. It charges by minute with something like 12 hour parking fee of 100 pesos (about 5 bucks). BUT, it doesn't take USD and it doesn't have a credit card slot. So make sure you have some peso. There were performers doing Aztec dance and Mexican dance in center stage area with many people watching. This mall it outdoor so it may not be the best place to roam around on a rainy day.
There's also Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT) right across the street.
Written 1 August 2018
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Not Y
Phoenix, AZ68 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
This is a good place for some shopping - if you are a local. If you are from the U.S., you have seen it all: the same chains, the same stuff, the same looks. A mall in Ohio would not look different. If you are looking for a tourist adventure, go to the local markets instead, only a few steps from the mall is Mercado Hidalgo. There you can be as Mexican as you want to be.
Written 6 July 2016
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ErikaH77
Tijuana, Mexico15 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
This is a very nice plaza and has stores for just about anybody. The stores range from affordable prices to high end. Good selection of restaurant choices.They have good entertainment as well, such as, a movie theater and a play place for kids and teens. It is located near the border and close to other places to visit such as bars across the street for a good night life and the Cecut, which included an IMAX-like theater, museums, and an aquarium. Definitely recommended for first time visitors and return visitors.
Written 3 April 2018
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bajajulio
Baja California, Mexico1,306 contributions
Aug 2016 • Business
Just across the border in the RIO area is the RIO MALL. Paid parking. All kinds of business. .from drug stores to movie theaters. Travel agencies to jewelry stores. Best mall in town. Very large market and more. Good opportunity to see all kinds of products and goods that are not tourist trinkets.
Written 23 August 2016
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Mike G
San Diego, CA68 contributions
Jun 2016 • Family
If you go to TJ, you gotta visit Plaza Rio. It's within walking distance of the border, if you choose to walk across. They've got great stores and good food. They even have a small Caliente casino. Go to the Cinepolis VIP theatre. The prices are great (cheaper than a regular movie here in San Diego, but in a VIP theatre with lounging leather seats), and they have awesome beer and food. Love this mall.
Written 17 August 2016
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Tony L
Hodgenville, KY116 contributions
Aug 2015
Great shopping mall in downtown Tijuana, and they have both a Cinepolis Movie theater and a Cinepolis VIP Movie Theater. They also have a great food court and you can pretty much find anything you need here.
Written 21 August 2015
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Exploreplayastj
Tijuana, Mexico189 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
When visiting Tijuana everyone will find something to enjoy at Plaza Rio. Great restaurants, Great shopping. and even a movie theater. Have fun!
Written 14 October 2019
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Tim D
Pattaya, Thailand94 contributions
Jul 2018
When in Tijuana, do stop by this fairly good sized indoor/outdoor mall with all the services. Restaurants, cinema, shopping, etc...
Written 12 December 2018
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Exploreplayastj
Tijuana, Mexico189 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
When you are visiting Tijuana a great diversion is a visit to Plaza Rio a wide choice of stores,and restaurants make this an great experience.
Written 11 December 2018
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Angel J
48 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
Mall was a standard type mall with some amazing department\grocery stores. We had a great time just walking around and shopping. Would love to return.
Written 21 December 2017
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Joan J
Carlsbad, California
Where do you park in Tijuana. We are driving in for the day and want to visit all the normal tourist shopping and Caesar’s restaurant.
Written 7 June 2019
Sorry I forgot my phone number 619 913 1516
Written 7 June 2019
How close is this mall to Hotel Lucerna?
Written 10 November 2017
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