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Ajenjo

4.6 (58 reviews)
ModerateFrench, Mexican
Closed • 1:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Classy
Quiet
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Chicken supreme
Estefania S.

This place is tasty, the service is great, but pricey so be prepared for a bill you would receive in LA. There was no drink menu the bartender knew a variety of cocktails tailored to your need. I enjoyed my coconut mojito! My husband said his manhattan was too on the sweet side. My only con besides the price point was the fact that the kitchen DID NOT allow any kind of modifications to the dish I wanted a pesto pasta with my chicken supreme to which they said NO. Kind of weird if you have a high price point you would expect to have more options on changes.

Duck tacos, absolutely delicious
Bri N.

Everything was really good here. My group ordered the duck tacos, chicken supreme, ribeye steak, and surf and turf to share and everything was excellent. The server was super nice, the decor was warm and modern. The margaritas were delicious. We would definitely come back!

Totoaba de la granja

Ambiance/service: The pictures on their website were much better laid out than the actual interior, but it was clean. The mesera was nice, but forgot about us for a while. My husband's drink was empty for a good half hour at least and we had to literally wave her down to get the check after she disappeared for a while. There were only four tables there including us, so I was expecting...more. Drinks:They don't have a drink/mixology menu even though they have a full bar which was disappointing and probably losing them money. Appetizers: Started with the coconut calamari which was overcooked, so they were more like little tires. Sent those back. Had the asian style ribs appetizer. The cast iron they served them in stayed so hot that it charred/burnt the two that were on the bottom and the salsa it came with (we got it on the side) tasted like they had severely overcharred the chiles before they mixed them in. I used the plum sauce from the calamari and it paired MUCH better with the ribs. Also got the tiraditos de atun. It didn't have much flavor. Definitely missing a creamy sauce (spicy aioli/sriracha mayo) I ended up drizzling their creamy wasabi sauce on top and it gave it a bit more dimension. Main: Totoaba en la granja- The fish was well cooked and the side vegetables were seasoned really well. The risotto was the correct texture, maybe a touch too much pesto/cheese that made it very rich without a citrus element to break it up, but overall a good dish. Dessert: Got the budding de pan which was served in the same style of cast iron as the ribs which was heated enough to start burning the caramel sauce and turned it bitter very quickly. The actual bread pudding was a plate of mush. Severly undercooked with no texture past the mush. The ice cream on top of it was delicious though. Also got the molleux de chocolate. Be prepared that it is very dark chocolate, so not very sweet if you like a sweet or semi sweet dessert. It had the melty center, so it was well executed, just not the flavor profile I had expected. While the fish was decent, I wouldn't come back with the overall experience.

Kelly B.

One of the best restaurants in Rosarito! Alexis, our server, is the best! Highly recommend the Tortilla soup, Lupita salad, shrimp tacos, calamari and Moelleux chocolate lava cake. One of the best desserts I have ever had! Gourmet! Highly recommend!!

Menu 10-30-21
Elisa A.

Well came here tonight due to other good reviews but unfortunately the food wasn't what I expected, first of all the decor was very nice very modern. The calamari was very nice and crispy it was pretty good. the fish of the day was very very good very delicious it was nice and moist. The tortilla soup was very hot very good with crispy tortilla strips with fresh avocado and sour cream. Now here comes the bad part my tacos, I ordered a steak taco and a shrimp taco the steak taco it was like I was eating a piece of carbon from the barbecue it was completely black like it was not good at all, the shrimp taco was very salty, the tortillas were really good but I had to ask for the veggies on the side and they didn't bring anything so I had to literally ask for everything and it just took a long time I ended up sending back the steak taco because it was not edible and they did replace it which I was very thankful, but you know after waiting quite a bit just to get some sour cream and veggies for my tacos and they didn't even bring the salsa it wasn't what I expected for such a modern restaurant.

Tim H.

Finally dropped into to try this restaurant and was. It disappointed. The menus says a mixture of French and Mexican food. This would be a first for me so I entered with anticipation. The decor was spacious and chairs and table comfortable and roomy. Service was excellent and I was pleased that despite the cold they had installed heaters which kept us toasty. The food was excellent, I actually had two appetizers , the Shrimp Tamale and the Onion Soup, both were high quality and obviously home made . I just had the shrimp and lamb taco next where as my wife has the grilled fish. All dishes were well presented and the food fresh and tasty I did not have enough room to sample the bread and butter pudding but next time I think I will start with that. Overall an easy 5 stars. The food is not cheap but I have no problem paying for good food.

English Menu
Kevin R.

Nice modern setting and good food too. I enjoy the steak tacos. The tortilla soup is delicious. It's a good local option if you're in the Rosarito beach South area near Bada Bing lol.

Bread Pudding
Lisa P.

Ajenjo is by far one of my top 3 restaurants in the area. I have reviewed under Latitude as well- the taco shop. Both are excellent. We have been too many times to count. A meal here is a must while I'm in Baja. Lately the duck confit tacos and the quinoa salad are my favorites. It depends on my mood though because the tortilla soup and skirt steak tacos are also divine. The filet and rib eye are always great. The salmon with fennel cream sauce is also delicious. The staff is always friendly and accommodating. If you want excellent food in a beautiful restaurant, this is your place.

Cream of Abalone . You can't leave without trying it.
Judith P.

Great classy restaurant. Very intimate. The food was delicious. Everything was so flavorful except the pesto pasta. If you are in Rosarito this is a must try. The atmosphere of this place is great for a date. The staff that attentive. I will be dining here every time I visit Rosarito.

amazing tamarindo margarita and and ice cold mexican beer with lime
Aaron C.

I absolutely love this place. I have a vacation home down the street so I'm here often. Top notch service and great food. Try the octopus, steak, grilled shrimp tacos. They serve them up with 4 different type of salsas. On friday nights they have live entertainment. Happy hour daily from 4-6pm too. Antonio makes some killer drinks. Try his sangria, it's delish. Roberto the owner is super cool and is always around chit chatting with the customers. It's really pretty inside... when you walk in it looks like a place that can be in Laguna Beach or Newport. Totally higher end. Sometimes you can run into the cast of Fear the Walking Dead there too (which is filmed in Rosarito). Thank you to Hugo, Antonio, Fernando and Angel for always giving us good service when we're there. Catch me at the bar!

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Happy hour drinks rock! 2 for 1. The lobster burrito is awesome! Nice decor and super clean. Super friendly staff.

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Great spot in Popotla! Excellent food and awesome drink selection. The staff are friendly and helpful. Definitely be back!

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“Highly recommend the Tortilla soup, Lupita salad, shrimp tacos, calamari and Moelleux chocolate lava cake.”

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Lola Sabor y Café - Cinnamon bun

Lola Sabor y Café

4.2(73 reviews)
3.8 km
•$

Food was really good. My boyfriend devoured his sandwich and almost finished my plate too. The…read morematcha drinks we got weren't as sweet and flavorful as I thought they would be. They tasted a bit watered down but maybe that's because we're used to fattening foods in the US. Service was not 5 stars because the workers were chit chatting at the counter but our waiter was able to attend us in English(he even spoke Russian!) and was overall great! The ambience is different. The ceiling was potato bags and some brown paper bags. Sounds weird but very beautifully decorated. AND THE PRICE WAS THE BEST!!! Very cheap and 100% coming here again

If you are looking for a great breakfast spot, this could be it! They offer a variety of coffees &…read moreteas, including frappes. I loved their lavender chai latte with almond milk, yummy! My husband ordered the coconut coffee and he said it was strong. My son really wanted to order off the lunch menu, but they only serve breakfast until 11am. He ended ordering the breakfast sandwich, which left him a very happy camper. My daughter ordered the red chilaquiles and she was pleased with her meal, but not super excited about it. Red sauce is mild. They also could have been served hot, because they arrived at the table a little on the lukewarm side. My hubby and I both ordered the tortilla españuela - they warned us that it would take about 25 minutes to make. Glad we waited because it was delicious. It's almost like a breakfast casserole that has eggs, potatoes, onions, cheese, and chorizo. Oh, and they garnished it was some spinach and cherry tomatoes. Let me not forget my husbands Cinnabon. It's served straight out of the oven. Light, fluffy & not too sweet. We would order it again. The restaurant is cute and trendy, clean and friendly staff. Our total bill for 4 people was a little over $70 us dollars, which I thought was kind of steep. But .. we all ate well and had fancy drinks. If you're in the area, try this spot.

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Lola Sabor y Café - Inside

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Lola Sabor y Café

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Ajenjo Latitud 54 59 - Buddin de pan

Ajenjo Latitud 54 59

4.2(11 reviews)
0.1 km

The pictures on their website were much better laid out than the actual interior, but it was clean…read more The mesera was nice, but forgot about us for a while. My husband's drink was empty for a good half hour at least and we had to literally wave her down to get the check after she disappeared for a while. There were only four tables there including us, so I was expecting...more. Drinks:They don't have a drink/mixology menu even though they have a full bar which was disappointing and probably losing them money. Appetizers: Started with the coconut calamari which was overcooked, so they were more like little tires. Sent those back. Had the asian style ribs appetizer. The cast iron they served them in stayed so hot that it charred/burnt the two that were on the bottom and the salsa it came with (we got it on the side) tasted like they had severely overcharred the chiles before they mixed them in. I used the plum sauce from the calamari and it paired MUCH better with the ribs. Also got the tiraditos de atun. It didn't have much flavor. Definitely missing a creamy sauce (spicy aioli/sriracha mayo) I ended up drizzling their creamy wasabi sauce on top and it gave it a bit more dimension. Main: Totoaba en la granja- The fish was well cooked and the side vegetables were seasoned really well. The risotto was the correct texture, maybe a touch too much pesto/cheese that made it very rich without a citrus element to break it up, but overall a good dish. Dessert: Got the budding de pan which was served in the same style of cast iron as the ribs which was heated enough to start burning the caramel sauce and turned it bitter very quickly. The actual bread pudding was a plate of mush. Severly undercooked with no texture past the mush. The ice cream on top of it was delicious though. Also got the molleux de chocolate. Be prepared that it is very dark chocolate, so not very sweet if you like a sweet or semi sweet dessert. It had the melty center, so it was well executed, just not the flavor profile I had expected. While the fish was decent, I wouldn't come back with the overall experience.

No a good recomendación by our friend Richard. The lobster burrito was a failure!!! Three of our…read moreparty ordered the burrito and no-one liked it, rice was from a box with flat taste

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Ajenjo Latitud 54 59 - Duck and Oyster tacos

Duck and Oyster tacos

Ajenjo Latitud 54 59 - Tiraditos de atún, calamari, costillas

Tiraditos de atún, calamari, costillas

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El Rey Sol

El Rey Sol

4.0(106 reviews)
64.0 km
•$$

My partner and I ate breakfast here during our cruise stop and we ordered the Machaca de Cangrejo…read more(Crab Machaca) and Eggs Benedict with Salmon. Service and ambiance were excellent! Our servers were excellent and I'm sad I forgot their names. Our lady server was Spanish-speaking and was very nice. Although I spoke little Spanish, I was happy that we were able to understand each other and she was accommodating and understanding with my broken Spanish grammar. Our male server spoke English and was accommodating to my partner and I as well. I enjoyed how no one pressured us to eat at the restaurant and the rest of the customers were mostly locals. The food was SO delicious. I've never had crab for breakfast so I was very impressed with the food and how it tasted. I will definitely be coming back if I am ever in Ensenada and will recommend this restaurant to other tourists and people! Total for 2 Entrees, 1 Hot Chocolate & 1 Capuccino: $47 Mi pareja y yo desayunamos aquí durante nuestra escala del crucero y pedimos Machaca de Cangrejo y Huevos Benedict con Salmón. ¡El servicio y el ambiente fueron excelentes! Nuestros servidores fueron excelentes y lamento haber olvidado sus nombres. Nuestra camarera hablaba español y fue muy amable. Aunque hablaba poco español, estaba feliz de que pudiéramos entendernos y ella fue complaciente y comprensiva con mi gramática española deficiente. Nuestro camarero masculino hablaba inglés y también fue servicial con mi pareja y conmigo. Disfruté de cómo nadie nos presionaba para comer en el restaurante y el resto de los clientes eran en su mayoría locales. La comida estaba TAN deliciosa. Nunca he desayunado cangrejo, así que quedé muy impresionado con la comida y su sabor. ¡Definitivamente regresaré si alguna vez estoy en Ensenada y recomendaré este restaurante a otros turistas y personas!

This is the second time going to this restaurant and both times i had excellent experiences…read more From the hostess to the waiters the food was delicious and fast service. I recommend it for any meal time. Plenty of parking at the Hotel . Easy access

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El Rey Sol - I really enjoyed the Caesar salad made at my table from scratch!

I really enjoyed the Caesar salad made at my table from scratch!

El Rey Sol - Tableside Cesar Salad

Tableside Cesar Salad

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Jeune Et Jolie - Croque Madame

Jeune Et Jolie

4.6(1.2k reviews)
99.0 km
•$$$$

I'm not exaggerating when I say that this was probably one of the best meals and dining experiences…read moreI've ever had! Jeune Et Jolie is a one-Michelin-star restaurant that specializes in modern French cuisine with influences from the California coast and local ingredients. They're known for their fixed price ($120 per person) 4-course menu that changes with the seasons. I won't bore you with a meticulous breakdown of every dish that we ordered, but they were indeed all delish! Minds were blown every single time. Flavors and ingredients were so intentionally spotlighted, paired, and enjoyed. Loved every bite! Our favorites were the Bavarois D'ete and the Saint Jacques. The whole course was really well paced. I'd say we spent a total of 2 hours there. In addition to the 4 main courses, we also got an amuse bouche, a small intermission course, and a surprise treat at the end (truffles!). We left absolutely stuffed. Their team was also top tier! Super attentive (our water glass was never not full), super informative (every dish came with a short & sweet yet thoughtful explanation), and super welcoming (even though it's 1000% an upscale dining experience, the laidback SD vibe never really left). Definitely a local gem that's worth the visit!

Went here as a family for a birthday dinner. Arrived on time for our reservation and were seated…read morepromptly. My daughter was given a birthday card signed by all of the staff. We chose to dine outdoors which was very nice. It was a balmy August evening and nice to dine outdoors. No heat lamps were needed but they have them for cooler nights. The only downside was the train noise which was a minor annoyance. As an aside, when going inside to use the restroom it was very hot and apparent that there's no air conditioning and an open kitchen. Might want to dine outdoors until this rare San Diego heat wave passes. From beginning to end the service was very professional, yet friendly. We were well taken care of. We were promptly met at the table and provided water and drink orders taken. Service was well orchestrated with a nice pace. The four course prix fixe menu ($120) lasted 2.5 hours. The restaurant is advertised as 'French' but I'd describe the cuisine as French nouvelle/New American/Californian. The serve a four-course prix fixe menu, along with an amuse bouche, a bread course and a final chocolate bite, so seven dishes overall. Serving sizes are reasonable and I was the only one to leave hungry (big guy, works out a lot). In my opinion, all of the dishes here were very good but, with the exception of the yellowtail crudo, none of them was over the top. Desert was served with a candle for the birthday girl. Nice touch! The wine list here is almost entirely French with a couple of California wines also on the list. We did the wine pairing ($120) and all of the wines on this list are French. I found all of the wines, except the desert wine (port like) to be mediocre. The kids did the Sans Esprit ($80) which they enjoyed very much. The only negative here is the 4% surcharge added to the bill. It's noted in the small print at the bottom of the menu, so it's strictly legal. However, I personally find upcharges distasteful and not becoming of a restaurant trying to present itself as having great service. I typically subtract this from the tip.

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Jeune Et Jolie - Indoor dining

Indoor dining

Jeune Et Jolie - Amuse Bouche. Ig@mel_foodie_ventures

Amuse Bouche. Ig@mel_foodie_ventures

Jeune Et Jolie - Amuse Bouche and first sans esprit pairing (delicious)

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Amuse Bouche and first sans esprit pairing (delicious)

Malva

Malva

4.6(48 reviews)
53.2 km
•$$

This review is strictly for their wine tasting with Mina Penélope which is Malva's vineyard on the…read moresame property. I didn't realize you needed a reservation to come here but Nathan who owns this beautiful property with his vintner wife opened up their table for the best tasting we ever had! Each pour was delicious and we also got their charcuterie board which is not on the Malva menu but you can request. Nathan was very descriptive of their wine and praised his wife on creating so many of their wines. He made it clear that this is a woman owned vineyard and he just helps out. This made us chuckle because we all are married and would love for our husbands to praise us like he did! The vineyard is very resourceful and does clean practices for winemaking making it shine in their wines. I ended up going home with their Julio wine. I can't wait to try it at home and you can be sure we'll be back!

Located right in the middle of a vineyard so your view while eating is just amazing. The dogs that…read moreguard the vineyard are fairly friendly. One in particular loved to ask for head scratches by resting his head on your leg waiting for you to pet him. We got there right when they opened so service was a bit slow but that's understandable because they were still preparing for the rest of the day. Presentation was on point and made for a very fun meal. The horse mackerel rosette while not in an actual rosette was very good. Nice touch of citrus. Sea urchin flan was very umami and very filling. Gyozas were more like dumplings because they did not have any crispness to the bottom and the gyoza wrappers tasted like they were dried out in a fridge. Filling was an ox tail filling and worked wonderfully. The ramen broth however was just a bit too salty. I think if they made it into an aspic and put a bit of it with the filling it would have made for a better flavor explosion. Catch of the day was ok. The skin of the fish was kinda soggy but overall flavor was good. I think the crispness of the fish skin added with the shaving of jicama would have made it more of a standout dish. For the Pig dish, they used a suckling pig. My only complaint with the dish is they should have dried the skin out some more and made it crispier. Who isn't a fan of crispy pork skins from a suckling pig. The presentation of the desserts was the most amazing. The pumpkin is pretty much a lavender milk cereal inside and some sort of jelly and granola topped with a salted caramel ice cream. The carrot cake. This is the most delicious carrot cake I have ever eaten and the presentation itself was very fun. The carrot itself is a carrot puree that was candied and filled with a cream to look like an actual carrot.

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Malva - View from the terrace

View from the terrace

Malva - Pesca del día - fish in a jícama sauce and oil broth

Pesca del día - fish in a jícama sauce and oil broth

Malva - One of their nice wines

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One of their nice wines

Et Voilà French Bistro - Cheese-filled phyllo

Et Voilà French Bistro

4.6(936 reviews)
50.8 km•University Heights, North Park
•$$$

What a fantastic dining experience! We visited Et Voilà! French Bistro as a party of four, and…read moreevery one of us absolutely loved it! The food was outstanding, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The service was excellent, attentive, friendly, and professional. The atmosphere was warm, cozy, and charming, with an authentic French bistro feel. Everything from the appetizers to the desserts was delicious. We truly enjoyed every moment of our evening. A wonderful restaurant that deserves every one of its five stars! Highly recommended, and we'll definitely be back!

I've been here multiple times before for happy hour & then some. Love it before but LOVE THEM even…read moremore now!! Our gf had her bday celebration here two weeks ago. I was 30mins early with homemade bday cake in hand to surprise the bday girl. Since I was the first one there, Ludo & staff were exceptionally sweet to let me sit & wait even though all parties haven't showed up yet. Exceptional customer service!!! 12 out 10!! Delicious food & pretty big portions. Can't rave enough about this fine establishment!! Btw, there's an extra charge for bringing outside cakes which isn't a problem. In fact!!! They went above & beyond with cutting the cake & decorating each slices with fresh fruit & tasted like a coulis sauce. Gave the restaurant staff the rest of my homemade pandan carrot cake to share. Highly recommend Et Voila to every one!

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Et Voilà French Bistro - Interior bar

Interior bar

Et Voilà French Bistro - Soufflé

Soufflé

Et Voilà French Bistro - Dessert (almost finished raspberry lemon drop)

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Dessert (almost finished raspberry lemon drop)

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