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Had a Cadillac Margarita at the supposed birthplace of the margarita, much to my pleasure on a 65 degree day. The building itself is a cultural heritage site filled with gorgeous woodwork, original tile, amazing paintings, and traditional architecture. For about 11 bucks, you can sip a tasty lime treat while sitting in a naturally cool courtyard surrounded by colonial history. The service was quick and a bit confusing but they take card with a small fee if you don't have cash.
I'm spoiled on margaritas forever. I've never really liked margaritas but now I will never have another unless it's from this bar! So fresh you can taste every single ingredient. The outdoor courtyard had souvenir booths set up and you can casually walk the grounds and inside the historic building. Great place a rickshaws ride away from the hustle and bustle of downtown
Fun spot to go to when exploring Ensanada! We were stopped here on a cruise and decided to explore a different direction than the normal marina/downtown area. Glad we did! Neat to see the old building. There are pics of what it looked like when it was a casino. The margaritas were good. Not my absolute favorite, but I would still recommend checking out the place. There was some TV on with a game playing. There are vendors outside.
While in Ensenada on a cruise, my husband and I decided to stop at this bar before heading back to our ship. We had been here once before, and I ordered a mango margarita which came in a huge, beautiful glass. This time, I ordered a small mango margarita because we had just finished lunch and I was stuffed. The plastic glass was rimmed with tajin, and the mango margarita was just as delicious as I remembered. The property was beautifully decorated for Christmas. It's a really fun place to grab a drink.
Apparently Ensenada is the originator of margaritas. Who knew?! And there are two bars competing for the title in town! This bar is one of the competitors. Bar is located in a historic building that use to be a casino: apparently Al Capone use to visit this casino. Also there is an escape tunnel leading between this location and town! You can go on a tour and learn more. Ok so how is the margarita. For 100 pesos you can try one for yourself. They have traditional margaritas and ones with flavor. I opted for a traditional margarita. A bit on the sweeter side but not overly sweet. A tour guide said they are sweeter here than the other bar due to no tequila or less tequila? Not sure! In summary the margaritas are good but not great! They do go down easily! There are a couple of tables inside. Most tables are outside with some of them having umbrellas. Without an umbrella, the courtyard can get mighty hot! Note the bar can get busy. Looks like the tour guide finishes tours at the bar. Free mini sample at the end! In between tours, the bar was not too busy on a weekday in the afternoon!
Bar Andaluz is not only one of the argued birthplaces of the Margarita, it's an awesome cantina. You can't go wrong with Joaquin or Hugo behind the bar and the Caballero out front in the armor is an awesome gent. There's a lot of history here, so I recommend bringing Google Lens or a translator and enrich yourself in the wonderful history of Baja. Out front a block away is the walk of Baja 1000 with most of the winners from 1960-2020.
Who doesn't want to come to the birthplace of the margarita? I was reading online that this fact is disputed as there are a myriad of origins. With that said, the margaritas that I had here at this bar were phenomenal. First, I had started with the classic margarita which was excellent. Then, I tried their blended mango margarita as it was actually made with real mangos! I was in love with the blended mango margarita. It is definitely a place to check out if you are in Ensenada. The building where the bar is located inside the Centro Social, Cívico y Cultural, Riviera de Ensenada is basically an historical landmark.
Very cool ambience and history with this place. We were told that this is where the margarita was first invented. The price was decent at 6 US dollars for a glass of margarita. However, that was it in terms of the highlights. Beware this is sort of a tourist trap. The drinks itself were not tasty. The bathrooms were disgusting. Yes the ambience decor was fascinating given its history but if you are looking for tasty margaritas I would not recommend this place. Instead I would head over to Centro Ensenada, Santo Tomas area. There is a more modern vibe there and serves better margaritas and food.
This is a cool low-key bar hidden inside the cultural center. The cultural center used to be a hotel decades ago and the bar is supposedly where the margarita was invented (named after the wife of the hotel owner or something like that). There's a great courtyard where you can just relax with your beverage of choice. You order your drink at the register and pay for it there. The you get a printed receipt which you give to a bartender who make ls your drink. A very efficient operation which I am sure makes getting drinks out go quickly when they're slammed. It was pretty dead the day I was here (Tuesday before. Thanksgiving), but I bet it gets pretty busy in the summer. read more
4 months ago
Had a Cadillac Margarita at the supposed birthplace of the margarita, much to my pleasure on a 65 degree day. The building itself is a cultural heritage site filled with gorgeous woodwork, original tile, amazing paintings, and traditional architecture. For about 11 bucks, you can sip a tasty lime treat while sitting in a naturally cool courtyard surrounded by colonial history. The service was quick and a bit confusing but they take card with a small fee if you don't have cash. read more
I'm spoiled on margaritas forever. I've never really liked margaritas but now I will never have another unless it's from this bar! So fresh you can taste every single ingredient. The outdoor courtyard had souvenir booths set up and you can casually walk the grounds and inside the historic building. Great place a rickshaws ride away from the hustle and bustle of downtown read more
Fun spot to go to when exploring Ensanada! We were stopped here on a cruise and decided to explore a different direction than the normal marina/downtown area. Glad we did! Neat to see the old building. There are pics of what it looked like when it was a casino. The margaritas were good. Not my absolute favorite, but I would still recommend checking out the place. There was some TV on with a game playing. There are vendors outside. read more
2 months ago
6 months ago
FIVE STARS! How cool to come to this historic bar and enjoy a margarita (or two or three ). Staff is awesome ! Just wish they served chips & salsa to go with our cocktails - maybe one day. Epic drinks! read more
While in Ensenada on a cruise, my husband and I decided to stop at this bar before heading back to our ship. We had been here once before, and I ordered a mango margarita which came in a huge, beautiful glass. This time, I ordered a small mango margarita because we had just finished lunch and I was stuffed. The plastic glass was rimmed with tajin, and the mango margarita was just as delicious as I remembered. The property was beautifully decorated for Christmas. It's a really fun place to grab a drink. read more
7 months ago
Time to test the margarita classica vs that of Hussongs... Little more expensive 100 vs 135. Nicer glasses. Sweeter. Seem more "American". More lemon than lime Both very different. Prefer Hussongs as a location. Very different drinks....both good read more
1 year ago
Dropped in here during best of Ensenada excursions. This bar claims to be the birthplace of the margarita. Nice ambiance. Tv in the corner. Solid margaritas! Service was prompt. read more
Apparently Ensenada is the originator of margaritas. Who knew?! And there are two bars competing for the title in town! This bar is one of the competitors. Bar is located in a historic building that use to be a casino: apparently Al Capone use to visit this casino. Also there is an escape tunnel leading between this location and town! You can go on a tour and learn more. Ok so how is the margarita. For 100 pesos you can try one for yourself. They have traditional margaritas and ones with flavor. I opted for a traditional margarita. A bit on the sweeter side but not overly sweet. A tour guide said they are sweeter here than the other bar due to no tequila or less tequila? Not sure! In summary the margaritas are good but not great! They do go down easily! There are a couple of tables inside. Most tables are outside with some of them having umbrellas. Without an umbrella, the courtyard can get mighty hot! Note the bar can get busy. Looks like the tour guide finishes tours at the bar. Free mini sample at the end! In between tours, the bar was not too busy on a weekday in the afternoon! read more
Bar Andaluz is not only one of the argued birthplaces of the Margarita, it's an awesome cantina. You can't go wrong with Joaquin or Hugo behind the bar and the Caballero out front in the armor is an awesome gent. There's a lot of history here, so I recommend bringing Google Lens or a translator and enrich yourself in the wonderful history of Baja. Out front a block away is the walk of Baja 1000 with most of the winners from 1960-2020. read more
2 years ago
Mi lugar favorito para disfrutar unas deliciosas margaritas! La de limón en las rocas con Tajín es la mejor! Felipe prepara las mejores margaritas!! read more
Who doesn't want to come to the birthplace of the margarita? I was reading online that this fact is disputed as there are a myriad of origins. With that said, the margaritas that I had here at this bar were phenomenal. First, I had started with the classic margarita which was excellent. Then, I tried their blended mango margarita as it was actually made with real mangos! I was in love with the blended mango margarita. It is definitely a place to check out if you are in Ensenada. The building where the bar is located inside the Centro Social, Cívico y Cultural, Riviera de Ensenada is basically an historical landmark. read more
Very cool ambience and history with this place. We were told that this is where the margarita was first invented. The price was decent at 6 US dollars for a glass of margarita. However, that was it in terms of the highlights. Beware this is sort of a tourist trap. The drinks itself were not tasty. The bathrooms were disgusting. Yes the ambience decor was fascinating given its history but if you are looking for tasty margaritas I would not recommend this place. Instead I would head over to Centro Ensenada, Santo Tomas area. There is a more modern vibe there and serves better margaritas and food. read more
It took us a while to find this place because it's in the back of the government building but it's such a gem. We each got mango blended margaritas which were delicious and large. The bar does take American dollars as well. Highly recommend if you want a nice outdoor patio with delicious margaritas read more
This place is very awesome! It's located about a 5 minute walk from the cruise terminals and about 5 minutes from the main downtown area. What's great about this place is how quiet it is compared to other locations around town. Definitely come here to enjoy the home of the margarita! I plan to visit this place every time I come to Ensenada. It has a very relaxing outdoor patio that's a great place to enjoy a delicious $3 margarita. read more
4 years ago
First time in Ensenada & LOVED the margaritas! I'm a huge fan of Mazapán & couldn't pass up the opportunity to try a mazapán margarita! Hugo was our bartender & was very informative! He definitely helped out 2 English-speaking tourists flawlessly! Needless to say, we can't wait to come back!! Thank you for the warm & memorable welcome to Mexico!! Btw, no need to worry about water/ice in your drink since it's SPRING water! Disfruta las margaritas más ricas en Mexico! We tried mazapán, mango, original & tamarind since the prices are VERY affordable! read more
3 years ago
What a beautiful place to try (possibly) the fist margarita ever invented. These margaritas are so fresh and very citrus forward. I also had a Paloma which was delicious as well. Just a short walk from the cruise ship, and you can check out the rest of Riviera while your there. read more
7 years ago
On our recent trip to Ensenada we were at this bar everyday! We tried a few bars all over Ensenada and this one was our favorite for a few reasons. First, the bar is somewhat hidden next to a large white church. Since it's hidden you do not see a lot of tourists, mostly locals but there is still plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. Secondly, the drinks are really what won us over. They have classic, mango, strawberry, peach, and tamarind margaritas. On one of the days we were there they had 2-1 margaritas, 2-1!! Theses margaritas are not small servings either. We enjoyed the margaritas but the reason we were really coming back were the Pina Coladas. The pina coladas at this bar were the best pina coladas we ever had, EVER! Just as I'm writing this review my mouth is watering for double shot pina colada. (I might make one after this review lol) All of the drinks that we had were blended which really makes a difference. Bar Andaluz, you really made our trip memorable. Thank you! We will see you again very soon! read more
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Lázaro Cárdenas 1421
22880 Ensenada, Baja California
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