Cancel

Open app

Search

Barra Azul

4.8 (32 reviews)
PriceySeafood
Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

Barra Azul Photos

BARRA AZUL ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Classy
Good for kids
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

Recommended Reviews - Barra Azul

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Pesca del día

No podíamos irnos sin comernos unos deliciosos camarones al coco (aunque ya habíamos comido )

Cory H.

Love this place. Crazy delicious with great service. The squid, scallops, shrimp and fish are all out of this word. Very clean, easy parking and reasonable prices.

Coconut shrimp
V M.

Undervalued place Great food, decor, music, reasonable prices Not in the rip off tourist zone but safe nice area quite close to ensenada center

Compete menu in English
Hill C.

Fantastic seafood restraunt located far enough off the main tourist area to allow a completely authentic dining experience. We came about 6 pm on a Monday evening and were one of only two tables. We started with the tempura oysters, tuna tartar, steamed clams, clam chowdwe and finished with the squid ink risotto. Everything was absolutely incredible. The clams had a strong garlic and chorizo flavor so if you don't like salty order without chorizo in the stock. This place is a can't miss especially if you're on vacation and crave a local experience. Prices were very reasonable. We had a sangria and two glasses of a chardonnay from Valle and the bill was $64 US.

Menu
Alina S.

This place is a true hidden gem in Ensenada. Wonderful and knowledgeable staff. Quality, delicious food and drinks. Anytime I'm in town i have to stop by and have some of their tempura fried oysters, crema de almeja, and marlin carpaccio served with local grown Casa Magoni olive oil. Delish!

The Jurel, chutney and vegetables. You can breify see my wife's plate which was the seafood pasta!

My wife and I are on a seafood binge so next stop was Barra Azul. After reading the reviews on yelp, we were excited to try the seafood! We arrived at 830pm on a Monday, and we were the only ones in the Resturaunt. I didn't look into this much as earlier today there was nobody in papas and beer. As we sat down, the waiter brought us a delightful little welcome starter which was tuna tartare on a little crunchy bread. I love my tuna tartare! It was a great start. We then ordered house sangria and some mineral water. The sangria was bomb! So refreshing, very colorful and was a great start to the evening. It was also only $50 pesos! To accompany the sangria, we ordered the highly online recommendation of the tempura oysters. For $95 pesos you get 6 oysters in a tempura style fry with a savory sauce. I would give this 8/10. On to the main course. My wife ordered the seafood pasta and I ordered the fish of the day - A Chilean fish - jurel. This came with a choice of many things, however I chose the vegetables and a mango chutney topping with rice. My wife said the pasta was delicious and it was exactly what she was craving ( and she's a picky eater! ;) - JK, however, I was delighted with the fish of the day as I'd never had Jurel. It was coated in a lime dressing and it really got the tastebuds going. It was a great blend with the chutney, the rice and the vegetables. All In all I would give this dish 9/10. The service was great since we were the only ones in there, however I'm glad we were because we had the Resturaunt to ourselves and it made the evening that much more romantic. The total bill - 2 x sangrias, 2 x mineral water, 1x tempura oysters, 1 x seafood pasta, 1 x jurel fish fish = $582 pesos or $32. Another steal of a deal if you ask me! I highly recommend this place and hope you all have the chance to experience this local delight x

Amazing! The restaurant I was looking for! No for turists, exquisite cucine. Congrats to hte Chef Pancho! Plates so balanced and delicated that made me feel like the the small mouse Ratatouille! I live in Ensenada so I will definitely comeback often.

See all

Photo of Dan W.
0
16
14

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Cory H.
0
12
47

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of V M.
307
468
772

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Hill C.
191
70
109

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Mel D.
22
69
110

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Craig C.
312
20
3

7 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Isacc R.
238
30
7

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Le G.
74
1
0

6 years ago

Amazing fresh food. Great service, everything in the menu is good. It's away from tourist area. Will definitely come back!

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Tom M.
0
22
4

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Great out of the way seafood restaurant. Great choices. Just be aware it isn't painted blue anymore. I drove by it four times.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of saul F.
120
46
3

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Rory S.
68
39
26

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Jesse A.
652
30
21

10 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Barra Azul Reviews in Other Languages

Review Highlights - Barra Azul

We had ceviche, tempura oysters, scallop avocado ceviche, marlin carpaccio, seafood rice, and seafood risotto.

Mentioned in 7 reviews

Read more highlights

Verify this business for free

Get access to customer & competitor insights.

Verify this business

Muelle 3 - Beer & gin

Muelle 3

(125 reviews)

$$

Excelent food and great ambiance! You MUST make a…read morereservation or risk not making it. Service is excellent too. Wine selection is limited but very good

While walking on the Malecon, we checked if Muelle3 has room for 4 hungry guests and fortunately,…read moreonly one table was occupied. The last time my friends attempted to eat here, the restaurant was full and it will take at least a 30 minute wait to get seated. Today, the 21st of November was our lucky day as we were craving the freshest ceviche Ensenada has to offer and experiencce the five star rating Muelle 3 was known for. Our party of 4 chose to sit outside to eat lunch on this cool, cloudy Friday afternoon and be exposed to the sights and sounds of this busy commercial and fishing port. Within minutes of getting settled, our free appetizer - Tortilla Espanola and a plate full of lemon & lime slices with an oyster shell-full of sea salt and chili powder occupied the center of our table. Then came the Ceviche de la casa. A winner in my book of ceviches! Plus a coaster-sized, fresh off the pan tortilla chips gave it a unique serving style. We had to order another bowl of tortillas because eating ceviche without it just won't be the same. The Calamar frito were perefectly breaded, without excess flour and grease in every bite. Another winner! Last but not the least is the Pasta de Mar with the clams of different sizes and pre-cut scallops in the their shell. Muy Delicioso! More hungry patrons started arriving and we still got prompt service. I will make it a point to grab a satisfying seafood dish or two here the next time I visit Ensenada whether by car or by cruise ship.

La Cocedora de Langosta - Oyster agua chile

La Cocedora de Langosta

(92 reviews)

$$

Best seafood restaurant in Ensenada. Call the lobster play it was the best thing I've ever had. Way…read morebetter than American any other place I've had in Mexico. The service was top-notch. The restaurant was clean 10 out of 10 stars would recommend.

Ensenada. The tide dragged our vessel toward the coast as if compelled by ancient…read morepact--barnacle-bound and whisper-wrapped. My fellowship, a cluster of mere mortals with taste far keener than foresight, insisted we seek a place foretold in gustatory prophecy: La Cocedora de Langosta. I assented, though the sea had begun to speak again. A cruel trick of salt and memory. We arrived. The lobster was not served--it presented itself. Shell split like prophecy fulfilled, meat steaming with tales older than Atlantis. The ceviche? Lime and fire in perfect alchemy. It hissed in my mouth like the last words of a betrayed siren. A whole fish, fried until its soul ascended, left bones so clean they could be used in ritual. Angels wept; I salted accordingly. The risotto arrived next, not on a plate but in a chalice. Each bite stirred marrow and memory, comfort and command. My sea legs stood straighter. My resolve thickened. Libations flowed--freely, fervently, faultlessly. The chalice refilled itself (or perhaps the staff were trained in illusion and replenishment). Laughter, clinking glass, and something close to joy dared to rise. Staff were keen-eyed adepts, operating with the grace of trained familiars. The atmosphere carried hints of volcanic enchantment and citrus optimism. Barry the Brave Muffin Baker--my misguided nemesis-ally--might have found peace here. Or at least, a decent aioli. Verdict: A rare convergence of flesh, flavor, and fate. Five stars scorched upon the firmament by my hand. I may never return. But that's only because the enchantment forbade it.

Mercado Negro de Mariscos

Mercado Negro de Mariscos

(13 reviews)

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

La Cevichería Oyster Bar

La Cevichería Oyster Bar

(96 reviews)

Our FAVORITE place when in Ensenada is La Cevicheria. We have been visiting for a couple of years…read morenow and its still a standout in service and menu items. Never too busy even in the afternoon - they have plenty of tables outside and inside. We walk from the cruise ship terminal and its only about 15 minutes. No need to take the $4 per person shuttle if you are able to walk. They first seat you and bring out 4 different salsas/dips with tostadas that are so light and salty and crispy. The servers are awesome, they are quick and always come around to check on us. We speak some Spanish, but they are happy to speak English as needed! Unfortunateley there is only 1 bathroom, that's the only drawback. We normally get the regular oysters, the baked oysters, fish tacos and ceviche. Always delicious and such a great price! A dozen oysters is only $12. And they are large, not the mini versions in Cali. Unheard of in the states, so we ONLY get oysters in Mexico haha. This time we tried the Keto Taco - OMG so good, and now a new favorite. It's large and made of toasty cheese with fish and veggies inside. This time we got the shrimp ceviche and the large chunks of fresh shrimp are so darn good. Put some mayonesa on the tostada and then some ceviche, then some hot sauce and WOW! The limes they give are so juicy and ripe. We love their sangria, large portions and various flavors. Till next time!

While down here from the booze cruise, our group stopped by this place for some fish tacos and boy…read morethey lived up to our expectations! They have plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. We got 2 types of ceviche per our server's recommendations, both were fire. I got 3 types of tacos, 2 were amazing but the 3rd one with octopus wasn't good, a little too chewy for my liking and there wasn't a lot of flavor. But the other two tacos were amazing, can't replicate anything like that back home. Overall great place, will come back down here any time I'm in Ensenada

El Güero Mariscos

El Güero Mariscos

(47 reviews)

$

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.

Mariscos Bahia de Ensenada - Lobster

Mariscos Bahia de Ensenada

(96 reviews)

$$

Visited during port 2 of our Carnival cruise. We were walking around exploring the town and decided…read moreto stop in when we got hungry. The restaurant feels more upscale than expected, but still clearly a place locals frequent, which is usually a good sign. It specializes in seafood. If you don't speak Spanish, they do provide an English menu, though prices are listed in pesos. We ordered 6 tacos total, 4 fish and 2 shrimp, along with 2 cokes and 2 bottled waters. They also brought complimentary chips, salsas, lime, and cabbage, plus ketchup and mayo on the side (we didn't end up using those). The tacos were simple but very well done. The fish and shrimp were fried fresh, light and crispy without being greasy. The shrimp was my favorite. The pico de gallo was fresh and flavorful, and the lime and cabbage added a good balance and crunch. I honestly wish I would've ordered their whole fried fish because it looked incredible, but there's no way two people could've finished it in one sitting. The restaurant itself was clean, and the staff were extremely attentive. The service felt high-class in the sense that they were very respectful and treated the experience with care, almost like a fine dining environment, while still being approachable. Total came out to about $40 USD with a 20% tip ($34 before tip), which is excellent value for the quality and portion. Overall, this is a solid seafood spot in Ensenada. Simple food done right, elevated by great service and a clean, welcoming environment.

Our waiter, Paco, opened the door and walked us to our table. He gave us plenty time to look at the…read moremenu and answered our questions. He was super patient knowing Spanish was not our forte. The appetizers were homemade tortilla chips and salsa. We ended up ordering two dozen oysters and and a seafood tower. I ordered an octopus taco, grilled to a tender texture and smokey flavor. The portions were very hefty and satisfying. The inside of the restaurant is very spacious and confortable. When we arrived, the restaurant was just getting busy probably due to Independence Day. Despite the busyness, all the staff were extremely attentive and friendly. Muchísimas gracias!

Barra Azul - seafood - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...