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    Da Toni

    4.3 (58 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating

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    Ribeye Steak
    Lance N.

    Excelente !! You will love this place ...... Small but cozy location Service is very friendly Must stop in Ensenanda

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    We were only able to order 2 appetizers and dessert because of timing but everything was delicious. This is truly a hidden gem. Honestly. Who would equate Ensenada with Italian food? The burrata was creamy and delicious. Plenty for 3 of us to share. The clams were large and plentiful. We weren't certain about habanero in the sauce but it provided the perfect spice, with heat at the back of the throat vs on the tongue, burning your taste buds off. If I could have, I would have taken home the rest of the sauce to repurpose. Of the 2 desserts, the gelato was our favorite. It was vanilla with salt flakes and yes, olive oil on top. By all rights, it shouldn't have worked but it did and we came close to licking the bowl to clean it off. Service was very attentive. The location is small. Reservations are recommended and be aware this is a cash only establishment. Located in a somewhat hidden area of small shops although there is a door on a Main Street.

    Austin M.

    Excellent Italian food. Wonderful service. Attentive and helpful. Clean. Quite. Relaxing vibe. Love this small hidden gem in Ensenada

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    Tom Z.

    So I noticed that there wasn't any lasagna on the menu so when the owner/chef came by I asked him if he served lasagna. He said no because most Italian restaurants don't serve lasagna and that lasagna is a dish that your mother makes at home. I'm a lasagna connoisseur and I have eaten lasagna at ever fine Italian restaurant I have ever been to all over the world. So I thought to myself, well maybe he just doesn't have a good lasagna recipe so I told him that I had an amazing lasagna recipe and that I would give it to him if he wanted it. I was hoping that he would add this lasagna to his menue so that I could eat there at least twice a week. (Seriously folks, this lasagna is that good. It's from a California restaurant that that I use to go to once a week but they stopped making it. When I asked them why they said because it took them two days to make it. When they took it off their menu I asked them for the recipe and they gave it to me because I was such a loyal customer. ) He told he that he has a great lasagna recipe already. I'm thinking that if it's so good why isn't it on your menue? Not giving up I said are you sure because this lasagna is really good. He then said I bet you mine is better? I said ok, I bet you a million dollars. He said, do you have a million dollars and I said yes as a matter of fact I do and I walked out without ordering. You should have seen the look on his face. I did have lasagna that night, just not at his restaurant and I will never be going back there again.

    The wine we had our second visit. It was really wonderful. The first visit we had a merlot that was also amazing.
    Gloria L.

    Oh. My. Such good food. I love it when a chef takes the time to create a menu that is creative and thoughtful and out of this world delicious! The restaurant is small and, from the outside, appears very unassuming. You would almost have to be shown by someone to even find it-in fact the Uber driver drove by twice before finding it. There were 5 of us so we ordered many different things so we could try all. Here is what we tried. We were given a complimentary pate for a start. It was good but pretty plain but no complaints from the true pate lover at our table but I am not and need some herbs or something to make it palatable for me. Apps- Clams-in a sauce with a touch of habanero which was scary but Tony assured it was a mild heat; comes with thin slices of baguette. It was and so delicious it makes you want to dip bread in and devour it! Which we did! My favorite of the entire meal. Calamari-small portion, crispy & good sauce. Hubs fav Mussels-good but nothing different Meatballs-were tender and in a good sauce. Entrees- Ribeye-Excellent-absolutely delicious. Hubs fav Taglini with black truffle-good Lasagna-our friend adored. It was a pink sauce and tasty. I liked it but still prefer the traditional red sauce. Gnocchi-very good in a sauce with maybe pancetta. Fav of one of our 5. Ravioli with beef cheeks and liver. Good but the beef didn't balance out the liver taste for me. Another friend loved it though. Desserts- Pana Cota-my absolute fav. Could be tied with the clams-but, luckily, I didn't have to choose only one! Tiramisu- the fav of one friend Chocolate something-almost a soft, jelled type dessert (?) was my hubs fav Prices are good too. Our first visit was $188 (5 people) before tip for 4 appetizers, 5 entrees, 3 desserts and 2 bottles of wine! That is even amazing by local prices. P.S. Their hours have changed for summer and are still the same In October. Check their Facebook to be sure https://m.facebook.com/daToniEnsenada/ Monday 2:00PM - 9:00PM Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday CLOSED Thursday 2:00PM - 10:00PM Friday 2:00PM - 10:00PM Saturday 2:00PM - 10:00PM Sunday 2:00PM - 9:00PM

    Pasta with jalapeño
    Jim R.

    Da Toni is one of my favorites. The high quality ingredients, the great service and hospitality from the chef and his team. Oh and that tiramisu...so good. Can't wait to get back here for another great experience.

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    Great meal. Excellent introduction to the menu by Toni. Crew of 8, zero complaints. The Rib Eye and Jalapeño Pasta was a 10/10

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    9 years ago

    Need to get back here soon. Food was delicious and cheap, chef was informative and professional. Great atmosphere too.

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    Excellent Italian in the heart of Ensenada! Authentic, by Chef Toni...Love this place and will be back next time in town!

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    Quercus - Special order menu for groups, need to reserve and order one week prior, Fresh quail, braise in wood fire oven spice with cure mustard seeds

    Quercus

    4.7(60 reviews)
    12.4 km
    $$

    We came here on the recommendation of our Bed and Breakfast hosts. As we were in the Valle over 4th…read moreof July weekend, many of the restaurants in the area were fully booked for dinner. Luckily, we were able to secure a table at Quercus. The waiter was prompt and gave us excellent recommendations for dinner. The chef was also quick to come and ensure that any questions we had about the menu were answered. The bread was served fresh with salsa - a combination I have not had before. Both the green and red salsa were not too spicy and to my surprise, went well with the toasted bread. For our main courses: 1. Grilled Octopus - 5 star presentation! Well seasoned and not chewy - which is something many other restaurants get wrong. The octopus still had a bite, but was still tender enough. It went well with the pickled onions and the guacamole that was served with the dish. 2. Ribeye - Again, excellent presentation befitting of fine dining. This was a huge portion, but well seasoned and not dry. We opted for the 500g (larger) size upon recommendation of our waiter, but probably could have gone for the smaller size. We could not finish it; perhaps if we had 3 people dining. Our meal was paired with an excellent white wine blend from one of the local wineries upon recommendation of our waiter. Highly recommended if you are in the area looking for a restaurant to have dinner at. If I were to describe this place: mediterranean food with a Mexican flare.

    This was a pleasant surprise!…read more Came in with a large group and I cannot tell you how amazing everything was from the presentation to the flavor! I have attached photos of most of the deliciousness! The cheese plate, the tomato soup, and the pork shank were my favorites. I did personally order the grilled octopus, it wasn't cleaned super properly and a lot of bits of it were over the top chewy but did have potential to be great! Also, with being sick I had ordered some hot tea and all I received was hot water with a sprig of mint lol. But all in all this place was amazing!

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    Quercus - Creative fresh salads with chefs dressings

    Creative fresh salads with chefs dressings

    Quercus - We do tasty burgers because we cook and spice all items to build it in our kitchen

    We do tasty burgers because we cook and spice all items to build it in our kitchen

    Quercus - Fresh tuna sashimi, we totally respect traditional ponzu, but we just allways triying to come up with a tastier one

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    Fresh tuna sashimi, we totally respect traditional ponzu, but we just allways triying to come up with a tastier one

    Deckman's en el Mogor - Oyster

    Deckman's en el Mogor

    4.0(331 reviews)
    19.4 km
    $$$$

    Came here to celebrate my birthday with a group of 16 and somehow managed to snag a reservation…read morejust a week out (still feeling lucky because this place is highly sought after). For groups larger than 7, they require a prix fixe menu (5 or 7 courses) with the option to add a wine pairing. We went with the 5 course + wine pairing, which included a welcome drink (gin + cucumber based and very refreshing). The pairing was supposed to include four wines, but we only ended up getting one red and one white with refills which was a bit of a bummer. That said, the red ended up being one of my favorites from the entire trip, so partial win there. Food: absolutely delicious. Everything came out family style, beautifully plated, and perfect for sharing with a big group. No complaints on flavor or execution! 4 stars (and not 5): a few frustrating misses for a high end spot. First... they were out of tequila. In Valle. At this restaurant. What? Lol. Second, we were required to select our main entree in advance (choices were rock fish or suckling pig), only to get a call about an hour before our reservation saying neither would be available. The replacements were a fish (I think salmon?) and pork belly. Don't get me wrong both were good but last min menu changes like that shouldn't really happen at this level. All that said, still a great experience overall. I would come back with a smaller group so I can actually order my own meal and avoid the prix fixe surprises.

    One star for views. One star for service. I have been to…read moreDeckman's a few times and have had great food every time. This was not a good experience. We ordered the lamb and some wine and coffee. The lamb was good. The vegetables were PATHETIC and a joke. See attached photos. How can the restaurant serve this. I will never go back to deckmans

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    Deckman's en el Mogor - Bread basket and salsa

    Bread basket and salsa

    Deckman's en el Mogor - Rib-eye for two

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    Rib-eye for two

    Finca Altozano - Assorted cheese platter (chef's selection)

    Finca Altozano

    4.5(367 reviews)
    22.8 km
    $$

    If you're heading out to Valle, Finca Altozano is an absolute must-stop for both the food and the…read moreexperience. The setting alone is worth the visit wide open views, rustic-modern design, and so many photo worthy spots you'll find yourself snapping pictures all throughout your visit. Whether it's the hillside views, the outdoor seating, or the golden hour lighting, this place is made for unforgettable moments. Now the food... incredible. Th ecachete is packed with flavor and cooked perfectly, and the pulpo is hands down one of the best I've had tender, smoky, and seasoned just right. Every dish feels thoughtfully prepared and elevated without losing that Baja charm. The drinks also deserve a shoutout great mixed drinks that are refreshing, well-balanced, and perfect to sip while taking in the views. Overall, Finca Altozano delivers on all fronts: amazing food, killer drinks, and a beautiful atmosphere with plenty of photo ops. Definitely a 5-star experience and a spot I'll keep coming back to

    This is a delicious restaurant with beautiful views of Valle de Guadalupe. We decided to stop here…read morefor dinner before heading back home after it was recommended to us by a few locals, and I'm glad we listened... The restaurant itself is stunning. It's mostly outdoors but fully covered, with heaters to keep you warm, which made it very comfortable.. We arrived around sunset, and the timing was perfect: it was still light when we got there and turned into nighttime by the time we left, making the views and ambiance even more magical... Our server was very helpful and attentive.. He walked us through the menu, explained how different dishes were prepared, pointed out popular items, and also gave us great drink recommendations. Everything we ordered was very tasty and definitely lived up to the hype. We came on a Sunday night, so it wasn't too busy. We were seated quickly, and the food came out fast, which was a nice bonus. Overall, the food was good, the ambiance was beautiful, and the vibe was very romantic, perfect for a date night. There's also space to walk around the property, although by the time we finished eating it was already dark and we were ready to head home... If you're visiting Valle de Guadalupe, this spot is definitely worth checking out for the views, the atmosphere, and a solid meal...

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    Finca Altozano - Sauces that came to the table

    Sauces that came to the table

    Finca Altozano - Cadillac on the right, Valle verde left

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    Cadillac on the right, Valle verde left

    Suculenta - I got a ribeye steak and it had these little ribeye steak tips on it I forget what they call them and fresh vegetables

    Suculenta

    4.0(15 reviews)
    17.8 km

    Right now the jury is out. This place has been renamed as the Serengeti…read more It needs to be updated on Yelp. It has been remodeled and it's beautiful and they are accommodating here but the timing of the food and a few more things need some work. The prices have gone up quite a bit but I got a steak it was their ribeye about 15 oz with please french fries mixed with vegetables and extra vegetables on the side. When I got the plate I took a taste at the steak and the seasoning was delicious but it was very lukewarm and I like my food hot. I sent it back just the steak for her to put it on the grill for a little longer and when it got back it was not as tender and it didn't have that same delicious taste and it was only grilled for a minute more which makes me think they probably put it under a broiler because the grilling didn't do anything for it it was slightly warmer but now I'm eating a so-so steak at quite a price. The servers are very nice. There's only me and one other table in here so I don't know why it took so long to get my food they might still be training or something I don't know. The coffee is they're organic Mexican coffee but it seems like it's different from what I remember it used to be darker roast and a little stronger this one seems kind of weak and you can get plain milk or powdered stuff for it and I prefer half and half or heavy cream. I had sparkling water which here is called minerale. Is decorated for Christmas right now so it's very pretty the updated look is nice. The televisions in here reflect the things going on at the restaurant and at the whole park they show the features of the park and the different drinks they make here and such. One Saving Grace is that they let my little service dog come in he helps me with detecting a possible PTSD episode and they didn't give me too much problem even though dogs are not really allowed. Some places in Mexico just welcomed dogs in others don't want them and some restaurants down here don't know about dogs that are therapy or service dogs. So I appreciated that. Though this is not a high rating I still think it's worth checking out because this could be one of those one-time things it is a lovely atmosphere. The kitchen might need a little work the server was accommodating and I appreciate that my family has come here before me and enjoyed it so what I experienced with the kitchen might be an anomaly. I recommend that you at least try it out and maybe if you have particular things you want say it ahead of time like you want to make sure that the meat is warm or hot not served lukewarm that kind of thing. If they have Specific Instructions beforehand they will probably be good if there is any doubt about how things will come out I'm sure people who come here really enjoy it. Again the new name is Serengeti and it is located at the entertainment and animal park called Pai Pai.

    Such a great spot!! Food and service were on point! If you…read morefind yourself near La Bufadora definitely visit Suculenta!

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    Suculenta - Also part of the dining room but you can see the bar in the background

    Also part of the dining room but you can see the bar in the background

    Suculenta - This is the dish that has fajitas and eggs it was good I really enjoyed it

    This is the dish that has fajitas and eggs it was good I really enjoyed it

    Suculenta - Organic coffee. It's good and they refill it for you which is nice. They gave me milk for it. Someday maybe half and half, dare to dream

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    Organic coffee. It's good and they refill it for you which is nice. They gave me milk for it. Someday maybe half and half, dare to dream

    Contenedor Cósmico - Indoor dining area

    Contenedor Cósmico

    4.0(7 reviews)
    15.6 km

    OK, first the good: The place is cute with a beautiful backyard garden. The fish on the FIsh and…read moreChips was excellent,the chips were fair as was the mushroom pizza (although the sauce was overly sweet). Now for the bad. We were the only people in there and it took forever for the food and even the drinks to arrive. I ordered a mojito that was so syrupy sweet as to be undrinkable. The bartender fixed it with more lime juice and rum and was able to drink after it had been watered down with ice. My friend's Margarita while decent, came without salt, so that too had to be sent back. The pizzas come in two sizes, individual and family. I assumed I was getting an individual as two people were having dinner and ordered different entrees. But no, I am presented with a huge family size pizza. Waiter said, sorry that's my fault, guess I should have asked. Nonetheless, I ate 2 pieces and we were billed for a family size pizza. (Note to restaurants, if you are going to play "fleece the gringo" make sure the gringos are tourists and not residents or you cheat yourself out of future business.). I had been here one time previously, for a cappuccino to go. It had virtually no flavor of coffee and was undrinkable. I gave them another chance after that as I have heard great things and thought maybe I was there at an off time or something. But they blew it again. Were it not for the quality of the fish on the fish and chips, this place would have gotten 1 star. Bad dining experience all around.

    Great coffee, relaxing atmosphere, crazy turkey running around. Absolutely necessary stop for all…read morelate lovers!

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    Contenedor Cósmico - View of the outdoor area

    View of the outdoor area

    Contenedor Cósmico
    Contenedor Cósmico - Good food; Carne asada plate

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    Good food; Carne asada plate

    Da Toni - mediterranean - Updated May 2026

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