CAESAR’S SALAD
World-famous Caesar`s Salad was born here, in Tijuana, in 1927. Created by Cesar Cardini, by then the chef and owner of Ceasar´s Restaurant; the place where it is still prepared to date. The peculiar mixing of ingredients and an easy preparation are the secret to this popular dish that has been given to the world. It is possible to find different versions of it in menus of countless restaurants all over the world.
Caesar`s Salad is so popular and international, that it is possible to find different versions of it in menus of countless restaurants all over the world.
The story goes like this. One day Cardini wanted to treat some friends for dinner, but he had practically nothing to offer them. As good friends do, they told him not to worry and just serve an appetizer. He then ran into the kitchen and used what was at hand: he took a bowl and placed some lettuce made into small pieces to make them seem abundant and then prepared a dressing with all ingredients available.
In his honor, the salad was given his name, and in honor of this salad, each year a festival is held where around 30 local restaurants participate. The yearly Caesar`s Salad Festival takes place on Revolución Avenue between 4th and 5th streets every June, accommodating an average of five thousand people. Besides enjoying the original recipe, the festival’s main goal is to bring family and foodie tourists to the zone.