Trust me if you're in town try this place out. I always enjoy going where the locals go and just…read moreoff the main road this place is nestled. Lots of seating , friendly staff, fresh ingredients and delicious tacos. These were authentic, flavorful and pure goodness. Complimentary chips and salsa to start and although it was piping hot the consome was packed with flavor and a tad bit of spice. The meat so tender in the tacos. I ordered the birria taco plate 1 lamb 2 beef and I should have got 2 lamb. The cook was phenomenal the meat was so juicy and tender.

This Birrieria came recommended by our fellow Yelp community. Located central of Ensenada and near…read moremarketplaces and shopping centers. I came here during lunch hour on a Monday and it seemed moderately busy. Quite the cozy place, very comfortable and it was decorated with Christmas decor. I was seated quickly, and my order was taken efficiently. Chips and salsa quickly came out along with the condiments I would later use on my meal. Overall, I received excellent table service. The focus of this restaurant is on Birria, both beef and lamb. There isn't a variety of other Mexican dishes here such as enchiladas, burritos or seafood. There is instead a plethora of ways to eat the Birria including tacos, quesa-birria, and stew bowls only in beef or lamb. No chicken or vegetarian options available. I ordered the lamb Birria, which came in a standard sized bowl. The portions were modest, and the ratio from broth to chunks of meat was reasonable. While this place was highly rated, I found my meal to be average in both size and taste. When it comes to this delicious dish, I am a bit of a connoisseur, and I've had birria in different parts of Mexico, including Mexicali, Guadalajara, Ensenada and outside of Mexico- restaurants throughout Los Angeles and all the way up to northern California. This was not the best tasting birria I have experience up-to-date but it also was not disappointing. The flavors were standard and fair yet not memorable. I would recommend this establishment. Tip: my usual order at these places is the stew in a bowl with a side of corn tortillas. For those with larger appetites, I would suggest ordering the same thing, but consider adding one-to-two quesa-Birrias to reach satisfaction. I would return here but also leave my options open to try the competition.

Went to La Hoguera yesterday. That address on Yelp had not been updated since they moved in March…read moreof 2025. The new location is beautiful. We went on a rainy night and still everything was wonderful. They are very family friendly. Even have a separate play area. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The service was outstanding. Elias was our server. He was great. The steaks were first rate. They make the salsa and guacamole made to order at the table side.

Absolutely the best restaurant in Ensenada. Love the guacamole made to our liking at our table…read more Margaritas are so good and the meat is cooked to perfection. Staff are so welcoming and provide excellent service. 10 stars plus

La Guadalajara specializes in birria, or Mexican stewed meats, and their food really hit the spot!…read moreSince they offered a variety of meats, ordering the tacos was a great way to sample a variety, and I got the Birria de Borrego (lamb) and the Birria de Chivo (goat), both of which were served in a corn tortilla along with chopped onions, cilantro, lime, radishes, a mild salsa of chopped tomatoes/onions/herbs, a spicy red salsa, and tortilla chips. Both of the meats were tender and delicious, though I slightly preferred the chivo (goat), which was meatier, leaner, and more flavorful. I also especially liked the mild salsa, which had a nice refreshing flavor, and the ability to customize the condiments on each taco. Everything was delicious and came at a good value, and the service was super friendly and attentive too!

La Guadalajara restaurant with inviting authentic decor and excellent food and margaritas to…read morematch!! Great prices where the locals go for a great sit down meal. One of the many great restaurants to find in Ensenada!!!

Comida muy casera y sabrosa con huevos al gusto y tortillas hechas a mano. Un ambiente bonito para…read morefamilias. Regresaremos a probar el Chamorro.

Delicioso!!!! Top notch! Great service, ambience. Salas and homemade tortillas are a plus. So…read moregood and fresh to order. Overall superb.

Omgggg amazing food, amazing ensenada experience, amazing service!!! I'm a born Mexican girl…read morebrought up on my mom's homemade food and let me just say that this has become an instant favorite spot in Baja California! TRY THE WHITE SAUCE! Can't wait to come back!

I was down in the area on a little surf trip and ran into some locals where I asked them for a good…read morefood spot off the touristy path. Someone led me to this area and I stuffed myself full of phenomenal gorditas after surfing for a few hours. The place was amazing.

As soon as you walk in the coziness and decorations welcome you. From appetizers to the fabulous…read moreolive oil chocolate cake loved Madre it was my cousin's second visit my first we were visiting her son who lives in Ensenada. Plss have the "ostiones a la brasa"‼‼‼

I enjoyed my time here so much, the service was amazing, the food was all so delicious, ambiance…read morewas perfect, one of the best restaurants I ever went to, you definitely get your moneys worth out of this place! Much love to Madre!

Such a fun place with fun vibes music playing cute decorations service was rlly good everyone super…read morenice to us I love the ambience! We ordered the Mexico nachos and I got 3 taco 2 asada. This place was very touristy the food wasn't good or authentic

This was our fifth and last port to stop on this Princess Hawaii Islands / Ensenada Mexico cruise,…read moreonce we disembark we took a shuttle to downtown.We stumble up this colorful restaurants, there is a pato in the front, as we enter we were quite Impressed. El Corralito restaurant is located in downtown Ensenada, this place is covered with dollars bills from the walls to the ceiling and even the light fixtures, we were seated right away by a beautiful senorite that very nice and friendly. We ordered tacos pescado, tacos pollo, guacamole & chips, limonada mineral water and a fresa soda, the food was sbsolutely delicious, real authentic Mexican food. They give you a marker and tape just in case we wanted to sign a buck and leave our mark in Ensenade....I did. I would highly recommend this for great food and awesome vibes.

One of my favorite places in Ensenada. Delicious in garden atmosphere. Huitlacoche tacos and…read moreseafood risotto were both fantastic! A nice drink selection too.

Service - 5 stars !! Ambience - 5 stars…read moreAlfresco dining They offer blankets and heaters if it gets chilly. Cushions available for your seat. A nice size plate of fresh jicama with tajin and 3 sauces with different heat levels are served. Great cocktails Appetizer- Brie quesadilla Remember, looks aren't everything. When the quesadilla arrived it looked plain and basic. But boy when you add the accompanied grilled onions, fresh chopped poblano's & one of the sauces it is absolutely amazing. Entree- Pulpo Taquero The octopus was tender and the seasoning was delicious. This was plenty of food for the 2 of us. But wait! Now that I've tasted it I don't want to share anymore!!! It was so good, we fought over every last piece. We recommend and we can't wait to go back.

Be sure to ask how much everything costs before ordering. The guy standing outside who seats you…read moremay try to overcharge. He tried getting me to order me guacamole and chips, I asked how much, he said $14 USD, I declined yet he still tried to bring it to my table which I declined a second time. Payment is cash only (USD accepted). That said, the tacos were delicious. The meats were marinated so well and were addicting. The tortillas were handmade and had an excellent texture. Prices might not be the cheapest but it's worth it for a great meal.

While all the cruise ship passengers are getting their drink on at Papas & Beer (we started there)…read moresave your appetite and head a block away to La Comadre for some of the best tacos you'll ever have. It's not hard to find, but unlike so any other options, it's not loud or flashy. We weren't ushered in by some guy on the street promising "the best" of anything. It's small, but clean.. you order at the counter.. my wife and I were the only gringos in there, and we don't speak Spanish. We were quickly presented with a sample plate of all the meats available for their tacos. The wife and I each got a Birria taco and I also got a chicken taco with some of the best Mole sauce I've ever had. They had a table set up in back with all the fixings and salsas you could ask for and the tacos came with beans and rice. We grabbed a bottle of water from the cooler, and the whole meal came to $13 with a tip!!! I mean, that's an unbelievable value for your money. The tacos were incredible. The beans and rice were delicious and the corn tortillas were homemade and some of the best we've ever had. The wife and I often use Yelp! to find places exactly like this, and once again, it did not disappoint. If you're in Ensenada do yourself a favor and skip all the hype spots and go find this place for some amazing food at incredible prices!!

Omg I love Mariscos and this spot did not disappoint. It's a small vendor posted outside on the…read morestreet with a bunch of guys, basically in an assembly line, slanging seafood. The long lines meant - it was so good and worth the wait. Honestly, it wasn't too long. My friend and I ordered 1 tostada each. She got the aguachiles and I the Guera. Great portions packed with flavor. I went back for oysters, which they shuck right in front of you. There were so many chile bottles to choose from. They also had some dark "crack" sauce that I chose to put on. I'm no sabo so I no sabo what the salsa was but it was delicious. Spicy, tangy, umami. Muyyyy ricooooo

During our first cruise stop in Ensenada while walking back from our lunch stop back to the ship,…read morewe noticed the large crowds gathered around El Guero Mariscos. Thus we made a point to stop by for food during our second cruise stop in Ensenada, 4 days later. We discovered the large crowds were not in line waiting, but were instead enjoying their ceviche and other cold seafood while standing up. It made for a festive atmosphere, definitely ramping up the enjoyment of really great tasting seafood. The food stall is located facing the main road of Ensenada (walking distance from the cruise port) and is separated into two parts: the front serving seafood tostadas and the back serving cocktails and aquachiles. Each had different lines, with a common guy accepting payment after delivery. They have been doing this for a while (1981?) and things are efficient. I wanted one thing, which was the mixed cocktail with all the seafood available (campechano, a word I've come to love since moving to the LA area). They have 4 sizes from chico ($105) to jumbo ($360). The seafood mix is diced together ahead of time to save on time, and are mostly diced pretty fine. The mix is prepared fresh though, and was ready in about a minute. It was excellent, refreshing and just the right amount for me. I had wanted to try the seafood cocktail again from La Guerrerense (another nearby famous seafood stand), so that was our first stop during our second visit to Ensenada in 5 days. We then visited other sites in the area, saving El Guero for the end before we headed back to the ship. As expected the cocktail from Guerrerense was very good, but this version from El Guero was even better....better selection of seafood, and more finely mixed to give a better representation of the different textures of the freshness. That would make it the best seafood cocktail I've ever enjoyed.