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Merlina, Tijuana, BCN

Merlina

4.1
4.1
120 Reviews
Mex$500 and over
Steakhouse
Somos un concepto nuevo e innovador
Steak House Marvelous Cusine and Drinks

Excelentes cortes de Carne
Platillos y Mixologia para salir de lo cotidiano
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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 11 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Global, International, International

  • Hours of Operation

    Lunch Daily 1:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed 6:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    664 916 7416

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Jonatan Calderon

  • Neighbourhood

    Tijuana

  • Parking Details

    Hotel Parking

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 120 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baja California

    Most Booked

  • Tijuana

    Innovative

  • Tijuana

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Tijuana

    Lively

  • Tijuana

    Most Booked

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  1. AlejandraI

    Baja California

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    El lugar es muy bonito ya es una temática y experiencia distinta a las que tenemos en TJ, sin embargo, no considero justo el precio-calidad. Fui por primera vez y las temperaturas de algunos platillos se quedaron a desear. Se reservó por cumpleaños y no tienen un detalle mínimo al cumpleañero a menos que solicites postre. Nuestra mesera tuvo un accidente en el que se le cayeron las bebidas entre la mesa, asiento, abrigos y en mi pareja (se entiende que pueda pasar somos humanos), se disculpó, limpió rápidamente todo y recogió los vidrios, sin embargo, no se tuvo ese gesto que se acercara capitán a ofrecer una disculpa formal o los tragos como cortesía por el disgusto.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Baja California

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Muchas gracias por la experiencia. Excelente servicio
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Baja California

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I order meat , pasta , appetizer , 3 beers and some lemonade , it was delicious, the service was very good and friendly, i enjoy every moment, there was a live music s gentleman was playing a saxa phone, I enjoy the music because it was different, the was an entertainer a lady was dancing i enjoy that also , the staff they speak mostly Spanish and a few speak English, don’t be discouraged ask someone that speak English so they can translate for you , I did , overall I like it , the cost for 2 people around 178.00 dollars. The restaurant is on third floor inside shopping mall , Melina restaurante in plaza peninsular, Tijuana
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Baja California

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicioso , muy rico , excelente servicio el lugar es muy lindo … me gusto el detalle del libro de firmas muy original.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Baja California

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    La Comida no estaba buena, principalmente por el costo de la misma.
  6. CeliaR

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our brunch experience was outstanding! We loved the attention to detail and the food was delicious. We stayed for 3 hours and never felt rushed. The only issue I have are the prices for the drinks. It's truly a rip off. They really pushed their signature drinks because they charge $25 for each. I will recommend Merlina to a friend. However, I will make sure to let them know that their signature drinks are not worth $20+
  7. SilviaE

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Tenia una expectativa muy alto creo, pero el Steak no tenia sabor, la pasta con demaciado queso lo que la hacia muy salada.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Puerto Vallarta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Pues fue muy buena muy atentos todos solo la música muy alta n podiamos conversar
  9. YahelC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Es otra experiencia, totalmente diferente. El concepto de magia.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Baja California

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Greta experience and good food. There is a high cost to a full experience here but not the worse way to spend a special day
  11. PaulT

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    The restaurant didn’t haven’t any of their drinks on the menu. The food is missing flavor. Also their churro machine didn’t work either. It’s over priced to have limited items. Definitely will not recommend to my family or friends.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Muy bonito me encanto el lugar el ambiente todo.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Cancun

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Al pedir unas de las bebidas más famosas, (que voltean la copa) a mi no me hicieron la demostración. (Se lo comenté a mi mesero y quedó sorprendido, fue todo).La bebida no estaba muy buena que digamos 😅. Estaba confundida quien era nuestro mesero, jamás se presentó como tal. Al escoger una segunda bebida, me hizo una recomendación, pero yo elegí otra, el mesero me trajo aún así la que el me sugirió, me dijo si no le gusta se la cambio. En Mixología creo que tienen que mejorar. La cena (cortes de carne) jugosos y con buen sabor. El lugar está muy bonito y me tocó que amenizaran con saxofón 🎷, estuvo excelente 👌
  14. estefaniac

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excelente servicio por parte del personal, la comida deliciosa
  15. ErikaR

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We loved the place and decor, drinks were great and fancy. Food was ok but the ambience was the best for sure. Would likely come back
  16. IsraelS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Encantado con el servicio la comida y el lugar, volví y volvería lo recomiendo ampliamente.
  17. DianaR

    Baja California

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall4food3service2ambience2
    Unfriendly waiter, got a table in the back, price does not correlate with taste
  18. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall1food3service2ambience4
    My husband and I came here wanting to have a pleasant night celebrating our first year wedding anniversary. We had a reservation for 7:30pm but were sat 15-20 minutes later. We were then sat on a table next to a water leak from the roof. We noticed water on the floor with a rag, but never thought their was a leak. We were not made aware of the leak nor moved from tables until we received our food about an hour later. We were first approached by our waiter, he asked if we didn’t want to move tables, for comfort. We said no, that we were fine at that table we were at. Five minutes later another person comes and bluntly tells us that we need to move tables because of the leak. We didn’t receive an apology. After moving, a waitress dropped a cup which shattered glass under our table, they started picking up the pieces, but again, they didn’t acknowledge us nor did they apologize. I soon after asked for a drink “Hocus Pocus”, made with dry ice. I was advised to wait 3-5 minutes before drinking it and then to gently crush down the drink with a glass straw. I did just that, and began enjoying my drink. After a couple minutes, my husband noticed my glass was cracked! I freaked out and immediately told our waiter. He came over, saw the cup and took it away without saying a word. After about 3 minutes, my husband asked the waiter what were they going to do? The waiter said I was going to receive a new one which we denied, we just wanted a refund. Again, he left without saying a word, came back minutes later and said they were able to take it off our bill - no apology. We asked for the bill a couple minutes before the night show which starts at 10pm. We noticed they started passing around sparklers to everyone except us. We didn’t mind, but you would think they would at least ask us if we want to wait a little for it. We paid a little passed 10pm. As soon as we walk out, the show begins. Food was just ok, definitely overpriced. It was a disappointing night to say the least.
  19. GUSTAVOVILLA

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Fuimos a festejar nuestro aniversario de matrimonio mi esposa y yo, disfrutamos de la mixologia abase de mezcal, la Merlina a base de Ginebra y frutos rojos, probamos las ostiones Kumamoto preparas en tres formas, un sashimi de pescado en salsas negras, los tacos de filete y arrachera, el postre de elote en tres leches exquisito y acompañamos con una botella de Moët Chandon. Excelente lugar para una ocasión especial.
  20. MarianaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Muy rico y súper medio ambiente me encanto muy satisfecha
  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Buen ambiente y buena comida pero los meseros requieren mayor entrenamiento de servicio, salvo El Capitan muy bueno pero no siempre atiende el! Precio algo caro para tijuana mx!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Baja California

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    La mesa estaba lista a la hora de la reservación, los alimentos estaban perfectos, todos los sabores equilibrados y de muy buena calidad, entradas, sopas, ensaladas y platillos principales perfectos, bebidas con alcohol y sin alcohol ambas muy ricas, pero lo mejor fue el servicio del personal en especial el mesero muy atento, cambiando los platos y cubiertos en cada platillo diferente. Si hubiera sido necesario cambiar algo, solo sería la música demasiado alta, pero eso no afecta la experiencia de nuestra visita. En cuestión de precios, yo creo que por la calidad de los platillos e ingredientes si lo vale… cena completa para 2 personas, bebidas incluidas$2,000 a $3,000. Nada exhorbitante.
  23. ElCapiQueNoCome

    Baja California

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    Very good ambiance, good energy in the place but the food was not what I ordered and the meat was kinda weird
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Baja California

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Esta rica la comida, las bebidas especiales un poco dulce y buenas porciones, muy buen sabor pero si precio elevado
  25. DoraN

    Baja California

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Esta Riquísimo, excelente servicio, alegre sorpresa, regresamos
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Cancun

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lugar muy bonito, Excelente atención, deliciosa comida , bebidas y postres. Excelente experiencia.
  27. Josev

    Guadalajara

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice new place, food is very good service is fast
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Baja California

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    El precio en relación a porciones y calidad no van de la mano, el servicio y el ambiente fue excelente!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Baja California

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Poca variedad en alimentos. Menú que puedes encontrar en otros lugares. Lo especial si fue el ambiente y el servicio
  30. MartinH

    Baja California

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    Service was horrible for such a nice restaurant. Was sitting waiting for more than 20 minutes before we could order desert. New York that we ordered was not worth the $70. It was very chewy and and not at all edible. The deserts were good and vegetables were great. I will not be going to this place no more.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Baja California

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience2
    La comida estuvo bien pero a la hora del show en la noche pusieron muchísimo ruido con una máquina la cual sale humo que nos asustó y casi no se podía hablar, no está especificado que era un restaurante tipo antro ya que la música también estaba demasiado alta, la verdad volvería a ir pero no a esa hora
  32. AlejandraV

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for a authentic time, original theme and delicious food!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Baja California

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall3food2service1ambience3
    Overrated .
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Excellent service! The food was okay a little overpriced nothing special. The ambiance was nice but unfortunately not family friendly at night since we were able to obviously spot two female “sex workers” looking for more than just to have dinner.
  35. Alma

    Baja California

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Buen servicio, buen ambiente, pero en precio vs calidad de alimentos muy caro considerando que otros retaurantes ofrecen la misma calidad este esta sobre valorado, quiza para clientes de Estados Unidos les parecera un precio promedio por lo que pagas allá en un buen Restaurante; consideren que gastaran en promedio cena para 2 personas minimo $4,000.00!
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Baja California

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Todo super bien excelente servirla cómica muy rica
  37. Carolina

    Mexico City

    18 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience1
    El lugar está muy sofocado, no circula bien el aire. Las mesas están muy juntas . El ruido para una comida a las 2 de la tarde es altísimo, no se puede escuchar nada. Pedimos un tomahawk termino medio y lo trajeron muy cocido y seco, el pulpo chicloso. Los postres crudos. Lo peor es que no puedes llevar tu vino para descorche y tienen una carta muy limitada que ofrecerte. La comida no tiene nada de espectacular y por $7,500 pesos entre 4 personas me hubiera esperado algo mucho mejor. No regresaré.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    All hype no substance! This restaurant is overpriced and the food is merely okay. There was nothing special about any of the dishes we ordered.
  39. OswaldoM

    Baja California

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience4
    Creo que para el precio deberian de ponerle un poco mas de atencion al sabor de los platillos, Gracias
  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    My personal experience, the place is visually impressive, the food is good, higher priced but it is worth it. My steak was over cooked to my liking. They need to work on that. And for dinner, music was too load. If you tactic is to get you to eat faster to get out. It worked. I like to be able to have a conversation. And as more people showed up, they seemed to raise volume proportionately. Will I go back, maybe. It is more of an experience than a dinner.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Merlina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 664 916 7416.

Merlina is rated 4.1 stars by 120 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Merlina

Vía Rápida Ote. 170, Tijuana, BCN 22110

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood

    Tijuana

  • Hours of Operation

    Lunch Daily 1:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed 6:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Global, International, International

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    Hotel Parking

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Jonatan Calderon

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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