🏪 Plaza FimbresOpen-air shopping center with specialized restaurants and unique servicesFormerly Plaza Universidad • Mexicali Hotel Zone
"An open-air commercial oasis in the heart of the hotel zone"— Authentic Mexican plaza experience
🌾 From Farmland to Shopping Center
📚 History: From Irrigation to Modern Commerce
Initial agricultural development - Joseph Chester Allison irrigation lands
Transformation of the desert into farmland - 120,000 hectares
Development as Plaza Universidad - Open-air "plaza" style shopping center
Name change to Plaza Fimbres - Older residents still call it Plaza Universidad
Consolidation as a hub for specialized services and offices
Incorporation of government services (SAT, FOVISSSTE) and modern fitness
Established shopping center with specialized restaurants and unique services
🌾 Roots in Agricultural Development
💧 1923 Irrigation Project
Engineer Joseph Chester Allison built deep wells that transformed the desert into farmland, laying the foundations for urban development.
🌱 Transformation of the Territory
By 1930, 120,000 hectares had been planted in the region, creating the infrastructure that would enable later commercial growth.
📍 Practical Information
Strategic Location
Blvd. Benito Juárez 1990
Colonia Jardines del Valle
Mexicali, Baja California, C.P. 21270
Store Hours 2025
🚗 Parking and Access
- • Cost: $15 pesos per stay
- • Courtesy: 20 minutes free
- • Toll booth with surveillance
- • Direct access to stores
- • Easy navigation
- • No vehicle congestion
🌤️ Open-Air Experience
Traditional plaza: Open-air design that offers an authentic and relaxed shopping experience.
🗺️ Location on Map
🏪 Specialized Stores and Restaurants
Sake Restaurant
🍶 Japanese restaurant specializing in steak cuts and sushi. A local favorite with a modern atmosphere and live music on special occasions.
El Rincón de Panchito
Traditional Cantonese Chinese restaurant, considered one of the best in Mexicali. Generous portions and authentic oriental flavor.
La Guarida Bar & Grill
International cuisine specializing in pizzas, pastas, wings and steaks. Family atmosphere with brunch service and a complete menu.
Gimnasio Fitness Mexicali
Modern gym with state-of-the-art machines, childcare area, supplement section and certified trainers available from early morning.
Let's Move Dance & Fitness
Dance and fitness center with group classes, zumba, and conditioning programs in a dynamic and motivating environment.
Tortas Omar
Over 35 years of tradition in Mexicali. Famous tortas, menudo, pozole and Mexican breakfasts with the authentic taste of home.
FOVISSSTE
Official office for housing procedures, mortgage loans and services related to the housing institute.
SAT Offices
Offices of the Tax Administration Service (SAT) for tax procedures, declarations and tax-related services.
🌳 Features of the Open-Air Style
Traditional Plaza Style
Open-air design that preserves the traditional Mexican essence of shopping plazas, with independent stores and easy access.
Strategic Hotel Zone
Privileged location in the hotel and university zone of Mexicali, near important tourist and commercial services.
Specialized Services
Focus on professional services, fitness, dining and government procedures, ideal for specific needs.
🎯 Location Advantages
🗺️ Strategic Position in Mexicali
Hotel Zone
Convenient access for guests of nearby hotels
UABC Proximity
Near the Autonomous University of Baja California
Main Boulevard
Located on Blvd. Benito Juárez, an important artery
Civic Center
Easy access from the city's administrative center
🎯 Ideal For:
🏨 Hotel Guests:
- • Services near lodging
- • Procedures and errands
- • Food and entertainment
- • Fitness and wellness
🎓 University Community:
- • Proximity to UABC
- • Student services
- • Convenient dining
- • Fitness activities
💼 Local Professionals:
- • Specialized services
- • Government procedures
- • Tax and accounting advisory
- • Professional atmosphere
🌳 Discover the Unique Experience of Plaza Fimbres
An open-air shopping center that combines the tradition of Mexican plazas with modern specialized services. Strategically located in the hotel zone for your convenience.
🌟 Guide for Your Visit
⏰ Best Hours:
- • General plaza: 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- • Gym: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- • Restaurants until 1:00 AM
- • Avoid peak sun hours
🎯 Featured Services:
- • Sake Restaurant - Steak & Sushi
- • El Rincón de Panchito - Chinese food
- • La Guarida Bar & Grill
- • Fitness Gym with childcare
- • Tortas Omar - Mexican tradition
- • Let's Move Dance & Fitness
- • SAT and FOVISSSTE offices
💡 Tips:
- • Parking $15 with 20 min courtesy
- • Direct access to each store
- • Ideal for morning visits
- • Near hotel zone and UABC
🌳 Plaza Fimbres (formerly Plaza Universidad): Where the tradition of Mexican plazas meets modern services. An open-air commercial oasis in Mexicali's hotel zone, perfect for guests, students and professionals seeking an authentic and specialized shopping experience.