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Allea

4.5 (31 reviews)
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Red Chilquiles con borrego
Mike G.

Food and Service is amazing here. Came across this little place after finding out Corazon at Casa Frida no longer opens at 11am on Saturdays. This place is a must, food is very delicious here, had to come back the next day with my dad. Oscar the owner was very attentive and recommended to get the Chamorro de puerco on my next visit. Had the red and green chilaquilles, had the machaca plate and the barbacoa plate all were great. Can't go wrong with the food here. If you like coffee then I would recommend on ordering the cafe de olla

Cinnamon Pancakes. No need for syrup
Kristi M.

Good food. Dress warm, cute little place. Very friendly. They allow pets, has a TV . Quiet. Seats about 75.

This is the kitchen
Jason B.

Drove across the border and looking for a brunch joint. When we pulled up I wasn't sure the shanty was the restaurant, but it was, and if you have never eaten breakfast in a filthy old barn, this is your chance! 45 minutes into a 15 minute wait we were ready to leave when they called our name. At least I got to hang in a hammoc on the front lawn... Could have used some more info about the menu, but the staff wasn't very friendly or helpful...so I ordered the eggs with chorizo dish, which was very good! Seeing what the next table ordered made me upset because it looked so much better than the basics I ordered. Ambiance is filthy barn, service left a bit to be desired, and prices were as expected... this joint does not make the list.

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Rudeboy D.

First time here for breakfast,really good service and really good food . Its a ranch style interior and exterior old fashioned real chill and relaxed atmosphere.

Cinnamons pancakes. No syrup needed.
Rocio B.

Amazing food! One of the best pancakes I've ever tried. The ambiance is nice and cozy. I felt like I was eating at my grandmas house, with the amazing loving and welcoming aromas coming out of the kitchen. The staff was Avery polite and attentive. I will define tally come back.

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Christal M.

Cute little mom & pop restaurant for breakfast and brunch! Large parking lot and little play area for kids. Super cute outdoor patio and waiting area with chairs, benches, and hammocks. Checked our temperature and supplied hand sanitizer upon arrival to maintain Covid19 regulations. Food was amazing! All authentic mexican dishes. Produce comes from a local farm. Reminded me off my grandma's home cooked meals!! Service was great, they offered and explained everything on their menu. They had freshly squeezed orange juice- SO good! Aguas frescas made daily and OMG their cafe de olla im not a huge coffee fan but when in Mexico I try cafe de olla everywhere I go. This is by far the best I've had!! I didnt have to add any sugar or milk/creamer. It was just amazing with their canela flavors!! I ordered chilaquiles, half red & half green (to try both) with a side of eggs and beans. It was so yummy I finished my plate! We also ordered eggs with chorizo and a side of beans and potatoes- also very yummy!! Cant forget the handmade tortillas made fresh to order!!! My boyfriend is traditional Mexican and loves spicy salsas with everything. The waiters brought him their homemade salsas to try. He enjoyed them so much we purchased some to bring home with us! Overall GREAT experience!! This lovely place made us feel like we were in our grandma's kitchen! HIGHLY recommended!!

John F.

Don't get fooled by the way the outside looks. Inside the place is clean and has a nice Mexican vibe. Food was very good and service was great.

Evelyn C.

Great food, lovely ambiance/customer service. It was a bit of a wait, but it's not a huge place and understandable. I'd definitely remind giving this place a try.

Shamorro. Must try delicious
The Byrne T.

Valle del Guadalupe, Allea is great the food is excellent and the service out standing, great place for breakfast, be sure to get there early and don't forget to order cafe de olla

Additional shaded seating area
Estefania P.

10/10 food!!! Better breakfast than anywhere I've been to in all of los angeles, texas and new york. The BEST item is the lamb! It's the best lamb I've ever had. You'll thank me later. Small hole in the wall, ifyyk energy. Will come back.

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Juan V.

We stopped here for lunch and the food was incredible. We had the Borrego al Horno en Hoja de Platano and the Orden de Quesadillas. The area was great and very authentic, and the waiters, chef and owner were all welcoming. Definitely recommend and will be back here if I'm in the area.

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The absolute worst service I've ever had in a restaurant. The waitresses are horrible and inattentive. Avoid at all costs.

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Food and service was great. I just wish I wasn't so full so I can try everything on the menu lol

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Love this little spot!! Will go back for their delicious pancakes. Service was fast and no long waiting time.

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Oscar the owner was very attentive and recommended to get the Chamorro de puerco on my next visit.

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La Cocina de Doña Esthela

La Cocina de Doña Esthela

(529 reviews)

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For starters, this place is Michelin recognized, and was rated best breakfast in the world in 2015…read moreby FoodieHub. I told myself if I'm ever in the area again, I have to make an effort to eat at this place. Well, the opportunity arose as I was staying at a nearby winery. The biggest problem I encountered was finding a ride to get to this restaurant. Taxis are nonexistent in the area. Ubers are only in the area when someone from Ensenada requests a round trip to the area, so no they are not available to others. Therefore, I expressed my frustration with the front desk at my winery hotel and they took on the task of finding me private transportation. About 40 minutes later, they called my room to inform me that they located a driver. Unfortunately, he requested an inflated price for the to and from the restaurant. Private drivers down here know that you have few choices, therefore, they can ask inflated prices. Yes, I was in a pickle, but I really wanted to go. I did not rent a car because many of the roads hug cliffs and everyone drives fast, because they know where all of the mountain curves are. Being from Chicago, where we also drive fast but don't have mountain cliff roads decided to play it safe and let others do the driving for me. Anyhow, I debated, and in the end agreed to the expensive terms because when I going to get the opportunity again to eat at a place rated best breakfast in the world? How was the breakfast? It was absolutely delicious, everything was made from scratch. I ordered the cafe de la olla which interprets into coffee from the pot because typically it is prepared with raw sugar (piloncillo), canella (cinnamon sticks), and orange zest. How was the coffee? Delicious. I had some machaca (small bits of dried beef) with eggs which came with delicious refried beans. I also ordered the excellent chilaquiles with an egg and a side of bacon. I also needed to order the one thing most talk about on their menu which is the corn bread pancakes. They used the recipe for a typical corn bread sold down here called pan de elote to make the pancakes, and yes, they were excellent. Turning the batter from this recipe into pancakes was a brilliant idea. Also, I cannot leave out the great tasting freshly made corn tortillas that came with the food. The tortillas down here taste different from the ones back in Chicago because down here a white heirloom corn is utilized rather than the sweet yellow dent corn from the Midwest. Was it the best breakfast that I have ever had in Mexico, or anywhere else for that matter? Well, it definitely lived up to the hype the breakfast was amazing and I do highly recommend it. If you do decide to visit, my best advice is show up early because a line forms very early. I have been lucky to have also had other amazing breakfasts in Mexico and other places in my travels. The secret to this restaurant sits right behind it. On the restaurant grounds is an active ranch, which also doubles as a small zoo, where they source their milk and meats from. Yes, they raise their own animals which later become items on the menu. Does that fresh matter? Yes, it absolutely does make all of the difference. Does it sound cruel? Well, that is a whole other conversation. Let's just say the animals are treated humanely. All of the livestock looked happy as they roamed around the grounds. Unlike the way livestock is treated inhumanly in the United States in dirty overcrowded housing where some never get to see the sun or roam freely in the open air. Livestock in the US are constantly given antibiotics and growth hormones, also fed gmo feed with questionable health implications for those that consume them.

We came here for my moms birthday with a group of 16 and I was not expecting it to be this good. I…read morecan only speak for my borrego tatemado, but everyone in our group was very happy with their food. They have a ton of staff that's taking care of your throughout. Filling chips, awesome tortillas, delicious salsas, and anything else you could want for a complete meal. This is very homey food and great for any type of occasion. 10/10 and recommend it to anyone that's in the area for wine tasting.

Fauna - First course

Fauna

(282 reviews)

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#17 on Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants…read more Fauna sits right on the Bruma winery property, where we were staying, so it was an easy choice for dinner. Just a heads up: the seating is one long communal table. If you're picturing a quiet little two top date night, this isn't that. It's more of a "we're all in this together" setup, which actually ended up being pretty fun. We went for the full tasting menu with the beverage pairing, and it was absolutely worth it. The tasting menu consisted of 14 courses. They served things I never would've ordered on my own, and that ended up being the best part. The oyster and clam dishes were incredible, and the scallops were another standout. The drink pairing was surprisingly great too, way more adventurous than what I would've picked off a menu, and I ended up loving a couple of the wines I'd skipped during our earlier tasting at Bruma. Service was on point from start to finish, and the whole experience just felt special. If you're in Valle de Guadalupe, make time for Fauna. It's absolutely a must visit.

Really cool spot! Walk up the stairs first to see the art piece next to the vinicola…read more The interior has outdoor section and indoor and it's all family style. It has a warm vibe. We had the ceviche, the waygu sopes, the duck toastada, and the rabbit dish. The rabbit dish was a bit underwhelming but the rest was delicious. We also had a mezcal drink and the churro desert which were also really good. Would definitely go back! Lots on the menu we didn't get to try.

Lunario - tamal calabaza invierno (Pumpkin Tamales)

Lunario

(38 reviews)

Phenomenal. The service was amazing, as was the food. We had the November menu and everything was…read moreso good, even things I don't traditionally like, like clams. They gave us a free pairing to try with the last dish, and let us repeat our favorite dish as well. Even the water was infused. Our servers were extremely attentive, providing great explanations of each dish. The majority of the dishes are farm to table as well. We arrived in the even so it was dark but the grounds were lovely.

This is where we celebrated Valentine's this year. They weren't open on Wednesdays, so we made…read morereservations for the following day. Directions on Yelp took us to someone's house, so we called the restaurant and made it in time. It was very tricky to get to Lunario! Only one other couple was there while we dined and they traveled from out of state! For the 8 course menu, we had: 1.zanahoria ahumada y feta 2. camaron con tomate verde 3. cangrejo kale y kumquat 4. lobina almeja con papa 5. sope de chirivia en molito 6. cabrito betabel jocoque 7. higos salvia y yogurt 8. sabayon con fresas Hubby opted for the wine pairing and I had a mocktail that was herbally, but refreshing. We started with some kind of water/tea that was so flavorful and were given some soft bread and butter. Each course was beautifully presented and so unique. I loved everything we tried. Service was excellent as well. You feel like you're in a green house! We went outside to take some photos since there is a small waterfall and some koi on the property. The bites are pretty small, so we ended up getting some tacos afterward LOL. I recommend coming here in an SUV because the road to this area is VERY bumpy. There were so many potholes because of the rain and lots of huge puddles. I wasn't sure if my car could make it out of here and I've been to other parts of Valle with no issues.

Once Pueblos - Carnitas main

Once Pueblos

(22 reviews)

Once Pueblos is a wonderful restaurant in Valle de Guadalupe. The service is exceptional,…read moreattentive, warm, and professional. The charcuterie board stood out with its excellent variety of artisanal cheeses and meats, all beautifully presented. Some of the cheeses were from the goats on the property, pretty cool--and other fresh ingredients came from the region. The "Torre de Uchepo" (Uchepo Tower) was the best. Uchepo is a soft tamale made from white corn, traditional to Michoacán, and here it is taken to another level. It's served with pork rib and a green tomato and puya pepper sauce, topped with fresh farm cream and Cotija cheese. An absolute must! The wines, all produced from the on-site winery, paired perfectly with both the charcuterie board and the tamale dish. The peaceful views of ducks in a small pond and a nearby pasture with sheep and horses. They have dogs too, which are all so friendly and, in my opinion, added to the experience as a dog lover. It's a serene experience that perfectly complements the quality of the food and wine. And the service, the service is like no other. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy the best of Valle de Guadalupe's culinary and wine scene. I look forward to returning for an actual meal, we had dinner reservations, but wanted to stop by. The restaurant is off the beaten path. At the gate, you'll enter and continue driving around the property to the top, where the restaurant sits with gorgeous views. You'll see a small pond and a set of stairs--follow them up to the top. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating.

On our second visit to Once Pueblos, I communicated with Anna ahead of time to work out a family…read morestyle meal for our party of 14. From start to finish, our gourmet meal drew many praises as it evolved over 3.5 hours. All of the food was delicious and visually appealing. Our waiter Carlos was great as well. I feel like the cost is very reasonable for the food quality and service. Great value.

Allea - buffets - Updated May 2026

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