This is the best butcher we've found in Ensenada. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean…read morestore and great meats and sausages. They'll season the meat for you too. They also have a great vegetable too.

I just got to come here once with a friend recently and am so excited about the meat. It's an…read moreamazing butcher shop. They have are so many cuts of meat, marinated meat and sausages to chose. You get great meat at a great price. Parking is only on the street and so few spots that we park at La Soriana grocery store across the street on Reforma. They also have a variety of products that are harder to find and more gourmet items as well. Lots of things to help you plan your meals. The meat case is beautiful with all the different meats. You pick your favorite or best marbling and they will cut any thickness of steak. The steaks are not aged like in the US so are not as tender but also probably have no hormones either. The sausages are ok with different ones to try. I recommend San Nicolás - Carnicería Butcher Shop. Can't wait to come back again to try more things!

Do you like tostilocos? Do you like fruit? Do you like it spicy? If you do, then you will…read moreabsolutely love this place. One of the coolest places I have been to in quite some time. A simple concept where you can mix in 48 (I counted) different chips, fruit and candy into a cup, have them mixed together and create an awesome spicy and salty snack. A sample of what you can put in a cup? Tostitos, chips, flaming hot Cheetos, churritos, Japanese peanuts, spicy peanuts, raw peanuts, mango, watermelon, pineapple, spicy apples, cucumbers, candy, gummy worms/bears and saladitos. There are another 30 or so items that I am missing from this list, but you get the idea. After you choose you mix ins, they will then mix it all together with chamoy, chili, clamato and lime so everything gets evenly covered. You can also choose to not get any of the chili or chamoy at the end if you aren't into that. But then you are just missing out on what makes it so tasty. I got one full of mango, pineapple, apple and all the peanuts mixed in, and it was amazing. All my favorites in one spicy jumbled sweet mess of of saltiness. It was truly a first for me, and enjoyed it until the very last bite. I did pay with my Chase credit card, which worked out great. I was charged in pesos, but the charge appeared on my statement already converted to dollars without any foreign exchange fees. This is done at the current exchange rate, so you get an extra 10% more for your money. Most cards charge foreign exchange fees, so be sure you are using the right card before you start to swipe the plastic at every establishment. Very inexpensive, starting at 35$ pesos ($2.50) for the small cup, which is surprisingly filling. A great concept, and a must try if you happen to be in town.

If you're craving fruit with chile, look no further. My wife called it a fruit michelada and she's…read moreright. If you've read my other reviews, I try a michelada at every restaurant I go to. This place mixes fruit and spices just right to give you that sweet, tangy and spicy juxtaposition that defies description. You've got to try this place to know what I'm talking about. ¡Muy delicioso!

This is one of Ensenada's best keep secrets. I felt like a child in a toy store. What a pleasant…read moresurprise and find. This organic shop has so many herbs etc new to me. Its well worth checking out this hidden gem for health food and natural products. If you cannot find something, there is friendly, English speaking knowledge rich Staff to point you in the right direction. I found homemade Tahini, lemongrass etc is stored in the back and available by request, kefir, tabouli, chinese tea, healing products, cosmetics impressive, cleaning items, organic vinegar, and cayenne (yeah)! The prices are cheaper than buying online or off in California. They are open late.

The whole store is probably not much bigger than 30 feet wide by 60 feet long. So, this would never…read morecompare to anything in the states. I'm giving it 5 stars because I think it's the best little health food store and maybe about the only one and Ensenada. They have a good selection of products and the owner is a multi-generational homeopathic doctor and a wonderful man by the name of Ignacio. As of the date of this review the address on Yelp is wrong the real address is Ave Espinoza # 246

My first 2024 review goes to Happy Factory and their 10 star popcorn. I had purposely made the stop…read morehere to pick up stocking stuffers. While everyone else was coming back from beer and tacos, I had two large bags brimming with popcorn...and tacos in our tummies, of course! The fresh ingredients and cane sugar makes all the difference. I had proclaimed it was the best popcorn I've had in the world to a friend. A week later, he confirmed that although he was not a huge popcorn eater, Happy Factory was as great as I boasted. If you are remotely near here...make the stop! Bring me back some to the OC, pls! Xoxo Caramel is THEE best. The cheddar, kettle, jalapeño cheese, etc are good but caramel...SWOON!!

Service was horrible. Only ones in line and the employees were rushing us to choose our flavor…read more Received attitude because our kids couldn't make up their minds. Didn't make us feel welcomed at all. Place can use a good cleaning as well.

Super cute, clean, tiny and trendy!…read more Loved all the eco goodies they had from local vendors. Was able to communicate with the barista even though we speak little Spanish and he spoke little/no English and they had a bathroom to use as well. They had seriously the BEST vegan cookies there too. Almost missed them sitting on top of their display in a little basket. Great parking available right in front of the shop in a cute little shipping center. Loved it and would return for sure!

Amazing food and amazing service! Carmen hooked us up with 3 different tacos with scratch made…read moresauces, all of which were flavorful and unique (and vegan of course)! We had a pleasant conversation about how she strives to use local and medicinal ingredients and how important health can be. She also informed us about other vegan options in the area and gave us a brief overview of vegan restaurants in general in BC. Great prices and even better experience. Then, we went over to the cafe to buy some coffee beans and treats and we were treated with above and beyond service. I would highly recommend both the food and cafe! I can't wait to return next time I'm in town.

One of the two best seafood markets in Ensenada, along with Capitan Cortez. Huge variety in a very…read moreclean shop, with the seafood refrigerated behind glass.

We were served a 1 kg whole fish (soft flesh, white fish) which was prepared steamed with celery,…read morecarrots, bell peppers, onions, salt and pepper. The restaurant is just across from the fish market so the fish is the freshest! The meal was served with corn tortillas, rice, shredded lettuce, mayonnaise, guacamole, and a variety of salsas. There is a bathroom on the upper level. The staff were very helpful and attentive.

Fabulous!! Best food I've eaten in Ensenada. We stop here regularly on our cruises and never…read moreventured down the fish market area. But you will find an array of eateries in there filled with tons of locals! Our table had a half dozen salsas to choose from along with all different hot sauces. The food was so fresh and yummy! Will be going back next visit for sure!

12/16/2025 - Stop by the Mercado Negro de Mariscos (Black Market for Seafood) in Encinada, Mexico…read moreand decided to go inside to take a look. Surprisely, each giant calm costs only $3, plus a $3 cooking fee. I selected a table where I can get a lof of direct sun on my back, which in turn can boost my vitamin D3 level, and asked for a sashimi dish.

Saturday September 7, 2024 Royal Caribbean Navigator of the…read moreSeas 85℉ / 55% Humidity Also known as Mercado de Mariscos, the Black Market is one of the largest seafood markets in Ensenada. The original location was where the modern fish taco was born supposedly. It all started when Mesoamericans nixtamalized maize, which became flatbreads. Eventually it led to corn tortillas, which were used to hold various fillings like seafood. The Spanish Colonial period introduced new ingredients and cooking techniques. Japanese fishermen in Baja California during the early 20th century helped popularize tempura-style frying. Seafood vendors brought batter fish to the mercado in the 50s/60s, which became a hit. Then a San Diego State University student opened the first Rubio's a couple decades later, and now fish tacos are enjoyed by everyone today. I didn't spend much time here because I had to make it back onto the cruise ship. But as someone who appreciates food and history, it was nice to walk around. The original mercado shuttered in 1967 and the vendors relocated to the waterfront, and eventually moved into the building you see now. Lots of stalls selling all different types of seafood. There's also restaurants nearby where you can order ceviche, cocteles, oysters, and other regional specialties. Mexico 2024 collection: https://www.yelp.com/collection/kYAzNGL6833M5SmSYnRRVA/Mexico-2024

Traditionally considered one of the two best seafood markets in Ensenada- the other is De Garo…read more High cleanliness standards and lots of options, usually including abalone. Near the Mercado Negro. Will also smoke your fish.