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    4.2 (140 reviews)
    PriceyMexican, Seafood
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    view from our table. mostly outdoor seating
    Katrina V.

    I'm glad to have found this spot through Yelp. Food is very tasty. food faves: you must get the octopus where you make your own taco. sooo flavorful. also had the bluefin tuna sashimi. the ribeye wasn't a good cut as it was fatty. service is a bit slow. a few servers who speak english. most seats are outside but they had a few tables with an overhang so ideal when it's rainy season. the salsa they provide at the beginning is varies in spice level. i enjoyed the jicama with tajin

    Alexa T.

    One of the best dining experiences in Ensenada. Not only was the food delicious and incredible, but the service and staff were fantastic. Standout menu items include: Tortilla Soup (Sopa de tortilla), the Potato + Shrimp Soup (Crema de papa con camarón), Risotto and Steak (Risotto con arrachera) and the lamb chops (Chuletas de borrego). The ambiance of the entire place is stunning. Outdoor dining with lights in the trees is truly perfect. Can't wait to go back!

    Great seafood in a garden atmosphere followed by a good customer service. Good variety of local craft beers.
    Hector M.

    Interesting seafood dishes followed by a good variety of local craft beers and good customer service.

    octopus taco plate, parmesan risotto with duck, & New York stake with papas
    Mary S.

    Glad to have patron this restaurant during our Baja vacation. The food was cooked and plated with excellence. Must orders: duck risotto & octopus taco. Risotto wasn't great BUT the duck was amazing. It tasted like beef, juicy and tender, not gamy or chewy. The octopus taco was only good but the plating of the food was what made it worth ordering. We also ordered the yellow tail sashimi since that was the only option and oysters. Both dishes were fresh and delicious. Never had oysters with soy sauce but the combination was very palatable. My 16yo ordered the New York steak. The meat was cooked and seasoned wonderfully but too much fat. Tip: The restaurant brings out jicama with 3 hot sauces. Beware of the orange sauce, extremely spicy but extremely addicting. Also, there is no English menu and staff speaks limited English so good luck to those that do not speak or understand Spanish. Ambiance of the restaurant is very casual and relaxing with lots of greeneries that set a good vibe. I personally think the service could have been better since we had to track down another waiter after waiting 15 minutes for our server to return. There was also no refill on the craft of water or coffee. Nor did our server ask if we wanted more. The best part, our total bill came out to about $151USD. For this type of meal and culinary skill, it was very affordable. Overall, a real local gem!

    Great drinks

    Great food and great service the best are the drinks Un excelente lugar para comer y tomar excelnte comida y be isss y un gran servicio al cliente lo recomiendo

    Bone marrow tacos that were so good we almost ordered them a second time.
    Susan M.

    The owner here, Javier, is a gracious host that has set up a beautiful ambiance. With the large, old trees swaying in the breeze overhead, the bocci ball court on the deck below and a menu that can satisfy all food preferences, this place is a hit. We came to Ensenada last November and it's the only place we repeated except for Animalon. What draws us here is the bone marrow tacos. Four gigantic bones come with corn tortillas, a delicious pico de gallo finely chopped, carmelized red onions and a trio of hot sauces if you want them. Don't tell Javier, but in the states they would charge $20 and here it is $9. We also had the mushroom risotto which was rich and creamy, but the star was the seared, sliced duck breast on top. It was crispy, perfectly cooked and seasoned and made a great pairing. We split both and my husband and I both walked away full.

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    Justin T.

    Oh what a treat this place is! So happy we decided to try this place based on the recommendations of a couple friends who live down in Ensenada. Everything we had (Except the flank steak tacos) was amazing. We got tomahawk steaks, lamb risotto, shrimp pasta, octopus tacos, sashimi, ceviche, fried mushrooms, asparagus & 2 different deserts- we ordered a lot!! Everything we ordered was fantastic, really fantastic! I would definitely come back. The ambiance is nice, big open air with big 3 sections to eat at. The service was good & the waiter made good recommendations. If you're down in Ensenada & looking for a relatively upscale place that won't disappoint- look no further. Happy eating!

    Patio dining area

    Great vibe, good service, food good but not amazing. Grilled oysters gratinee were fantastic, but skirt steak tacos and pork loin in adobo just meh.. especially for the price. I might go again, but be much more strategic with my food choices.

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    Berenice A.

    De todo lo que pedimos estas dos cosas estaban muy ricas, lo demás o le faltaba sal o por ejemplo La jicama estaba seca o vieja, el lugar muy bonito pero la calidad de la comida no la mejor y el servicio fue pésimo, mucho personal para servicio así, la comida tardó mucho tiempo en salir. El mesero bueno peto la cocina no le ayudo, los platillos tardaron mucho. Otra cosa si el pescado dice viene con risotto por que lo traen con ensalada? No regresaría, caro y pérdida de tiempo.

    James V.

    Simply incredible. A truly enchanting, unforgettable dining experience. Hats off to Javier aka Javi and his team for what they've created. The location is magical. Hiding in plain sight behind concrete walls and a wine shop is an outdoor wonderland: gorgeous trees, string lights, and comfortable seating. The staff could not have been more warm and welcoming. Though it was our first time, we felt like regulars. Actually, we felt like family. Though there was a QR code menu, Javi asked how hungry we were and if we had any dietary restrictions. Then he chose two perfect dishes. 1) Grilled zucchini topped with feta, sun dried tomatoes, and olive oil. It was simply perfect. Tender, flavorful, delicate, and balanced. Light and delicious - the perfect way to start our meal. 2) Seabass: grilled to absolute perfection. As fresh as can be, well-seasoned, and paired with risotto and salad. The former was creamy, rich deliciousness and the lighter provided a great contrast to the other elements on the plate. By the way, you get a perfect side dish of jicama topped with spice and three distinct salsas to compliment your meal. 3) Dessert! corn cake. Sublime. Not too sweet or decadent. A perfect ending to the meal. It's hard to imagine someone not falling in love with this restaurant. A must-visit when in Ensenada. Cannot wait for our next visit so we can try more of the menu, enjoy the dining space, and of course, connect with the amazing staff. Thank you!

    Boules pottery
    Ginevra A.

    Had an amazing time at Boules. We hung out with the owner and enjoyed a few yummy dishes, huitlacoche tacos, artichoke, tomato and avocado terrine and some lovely lamb chops. Nice atmosphere, friendly people. Can't wait to go back and have a game!

    Ahi tuna
    Melissa B.

    Great place for dinner with a big group in Ensenada, with a great outdoor space beneath some trees with large tables. They do family style and will bring you out a few of each dish based on how many people you have. Our waiter made suggestions for all of our dishes and did a great job with the amount of food and selections - we loved everything we ate! For food we got: - Ahi tuna: really amazing seasoning on the outside, a mix of blackened and sesame seeds, and seared slightly so not totally raw with a side salad - Brie quesadilla: never would have thought to put Brie into a quesadilla but it was delicious, one of my favorite items - Spinach and artichoke dip: this was almost like a deconstructed artichoke dip with the artichokes on top of tomatoes, cheese, and avocado with some type of oil and herb based sauce on top and bread to eat it with. It was very refreshing. - Fish: very light in an Asian inspired soy based sauce - Octopus tacos: people loved this and it comes on a fun build your own board, but I could eat because I'm allergic - Scallops: also a favorite of the night from the table - Sausage tacos: surprisingly very good although not the type of sausage I expected them to come with - more of a hot dog type of situation - Steak frites: fries had delicious seasoning and steak was also good but I'm not a huge steak person Drinks: - carajillo: very delicious with strong coffee, will definitely put a pep in your step! - Mezcal drink with cucumber and pineapple maybe: refreshing and tasty - Whiskey drink: some people got a purplish whiskey drink in a coupe glass that was also delicious Our table ordered plenty for the group of 10 and about 3 drinks each and it was such a reasonable price. Great vibes, food, service And would definitely come back!

    Bone marrow
    Alex R.

    Good drinks. Good food. Good music. Good vibes. Good staff. Good views. Parking is bad. Will come again

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    Amazing food. Great wine. Good vegetarian choices. Pétanque was fun. Highly recommended. We will be going back.

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    Javier(so sweet, kind) helped us out from beginning to end and accommodated to my uptight vegan diet, haha!

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    La Cocina de Lupita

    La Cocina de Lupita

    4.5(39 reviews)
    1.2 km
    $

    BEST YELP FIND on my trip to Ensenada. Def worth the drive into the more residential area (about 10…read moreminutes from downtown Ensenada). It looked like there was some of a wait time, but it turned out they did have a table for 2 available. The wait time is mostly for large parties. If you do come with a large party they have seating in the back just note it will take awhile. By large I mean 11 people (2 parties of 11 people showed up when I was there). The food. So many yummy options I had a hard time picking. I ended up ordering the combination plate as it included a little bit of everything: your choice of either green or red chilaquiles, machaca (shredded beef not the dry one), egg, beans and some fries. I also ordered fresh orange juice as I can't say no to fresh juices. I ATE EVERYTHING! It was so good I couldn't stop eating even when I knew I was full LOL. Side note def get the coffee as it is really good. We actually ended up buying the coffee they bought with us called La Negrita and is a couple of minutes away from the restaurant. Plus a local coffee vendor. Staff is super friendly and service is fast (for smaller parties). Place is clean and does have parking in the back. Definitely recommend this place for breakfast. If I am ever back in the area I am definitely coming back!

    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.

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    Madre

    Madre

    4.2(31 reviews)
    0.4 km

    What a Gem, on a low key side street nestled into Ensenada's hustle and bustle is Madre. The…read morerestaurant is an old house that's been perfectly converted into an indoor-outdoor oasis that gives a relaxed but upscale vibe. It gets better, Chef Miguel is crushing it with his take on Baja Med - with handmade pastas and some of the freshest fish you'll find. We started with clean simple cocktails done perfectly and had the black scallop ceviche and the yellowtail sashimi - both super fresh and wonderful starters!! For entrees we had the fish of the day - done to perfection and the black ink seafood pasta - the hand rolled pasta and abundance of shrimp, clams and squid was appreciated...both dishes were amazing but the seafood pasta was a standout in my opinion. Plenty of options in the Ensenada area for seafood but what makes the dishes special to me is the light touch - the sauces let the seafood shine with just the right amount of sublime flavors added...really dig it. I would strongly recommend to anyone in Ensenada or even the Valle to visit Madre, you won't be disappointed. One final note, our server Priscilla was awesome as well, just the right blend of casual and upscale - with real, authentic guidance on questions about each dish, she's an absolute joya. It's a bit of a drive for us from La Mision but I see us making the trek many times to visit Madre in the future - it is that especial.

    Food was excellent and creative Service was good…read moreAmbiance was ok, music is too loud Ensenada location, easy reserved parking in front

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    La Comadre Taquería - Tortillas

    La Comadre Taquería

    4.7(55 reviews)
    0.6 km
    $

    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!!

    Visited here for my 30th birthday, and hands down was the best tacos I've ever had! I love the…read moreenvironment, the friendly staff, and overall just good vibes!

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    Muelle 3 - Beer & gin

    Muelle 3

    4.8(126 reviews)
    1.0 km
    $$

    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.

    We've been to Ensenada plenty of times but somehow never made it to this spot. Until now. Last…read moreJuly, I tried, but of course they were closed the exact week I came. This time, I wasn't taking any chances. I called exactly 10 days out (their max window) to lock in a reservation. We arrived early and were seated right away. Our server was super friendly and honest, too. When he saw us ordering the mixed sashimi and the ceviche, he gently suggested we get a half order instead, since we had a lot of other dishes coming. We agreed... and were shocked by how big the half portion was! Our son said, "I've never seen a restaurant talk us out of ordering more food." Respect. Honest people, great vibes. As for the food: * Mixed sashimi (yellowtail & octopus): 3/5 * Ceviche: 5/5 * Fried calamari: 4/5 * Prawns with pasta: 5/5 * Three fish risotto: 6/5 (still dreaming about it) Drinks included a michelada, margarita, and a couple beers. All that for under $120. Total win. Amazing meal at a chill spot with people who treat you right. Highly recommend and it will be a must stop for our future visit.

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    Very cozy place

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