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Tales of Taste: Bringing Tijuana's Best Eateries to Digital Diners

Imagine a bustling Tijuana food scene, buzzing with new eateries, chefs, and food trucks every corner you turn. Now, imagine trying to get that lively scene on the digital map. That was my mission with Restaurantes FM, a discovery app for restaurant goers and a digital platform for restaurant owners.

Team

Promotion and Outreach: Anna Zúñiga

Photography: Restaurantes FM

Platform and App Development: MUUB

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BACKGROUND

Let’s set the stage. The year was 2015. Tijuana was turning into a food haven, blending Mediterranean zing with Baja's local essence. The younger crowd, inspired by films like 'Chef' and graduating from the city's hot new culinary school, was starting their food ventures. Food trucks and shared kitchens became the talk of the town. But here's the catch: most of these fantastic places were nearly invisible online. And that’s where the idea for Restaurantes FM came in – a one-stop platform for all things 'food' in Tijuana. Apart from being the digital torchbearer for these eateries, I was also juggling operations, outreach, and drumming up the buzz.

THE JOURNEY WITH RESTAURANTES FM

THE RESULTS

The atmosphere was electric, and the momentum unstoppable. A whopping 100+ restaurants were soon flaunting their dishes on our platform, with about 20 new ones joining each month. But the magic was in the details. Interacting with these culinary artists offered insights that transformed our platform's look and feel. By our Beta launch, it wasn’t just an app; it was a digital mirror of Tijuana's rich culinary scene. And the cherry on this flavorful cake? I got to pitch our passion project far and wide, bagging $100k MXN from a pitching contest, securing a 150k MXN government grant, and wooing a private investor for a neat 35k USD.

GALLERY

My journey wasn’t just about putting restaurants on the digital map; it was about cherishing Tijuana’s gastronomic heartbeat and letting the world feel its rhythm. With perseverance, a sprinkle of innovation, and heaps of passion, the Restaurantes FM team not only digitalized Tijuana's treasures but also celebrated its culinary artistry.

Working with Anna was pivotal on the development of our tech platform! As the sales and marketing whiz, she brought invaluable insights to the table, helping us create a more user-friendly experience based on customer feedback. I always knew I could trust her feedback, and she made sure to communicate everything transparently and effectively."

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ALEX FIGUEROA STAFF SOFTWARE ENGINEER
SAN DIEGO, CA

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