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

Traditionally considered one of the two best seafood markets in Ensenada- the other is De Garo…read more High cleanliness standards and lots of options, usually including abalone. Near the Mercado Negro. Will also smoke your fish.

We were served a 1 kg whole fish (soft flesh, white fish) which was prepared steamed with celery,…read morecarrots, bell peppers, onions, salt and pepper. The restaurant is just across from the fish market so the fish is the freshest! The meal was served with corn tortillas, rice, shredded lettuce, mayonnaise, guacamole, and a variety of salsas. There is a bathroom on the upper level. The staff were very helpful and attentive.

Fabulous!! Best food I've eaten in Ensenada. We stop here regularly on our cruises and never…read moreventured down the fish market area. But you will find an array of eateries in there filled with tons of locals! Our table had a half dozen salsas to choose from along with all different hot sauces. The food was so fresh and yummy! Will be going back next visit for sure!

Captain Cortez is a reliable, and safe bet for all of your Seafood tastes. Everything is always…read morefresh, on piles of fresh ice all day, is deboned of scales perfectly, and cooks to a tender and flavor rich consistency, never mushy or too fishy. The welcoming and clean store also features specialty items from Southeast Asia that are challenging to find elsewhere, such as fresh lemongrass, Miso, Asian pasta, fish sauce, red, green, yellow curries, tofu, and fresh vegetables and extensive choice of spices, oils, (malt, rice) vinegars, etc. OMG, I almost forgot all of the home made fresh fish dressings and dips prepared by the owner. My favorite is her tartar sauce (the best) coupled by their Capeadora deep fried Curvino, Mero or Blanco. What a feast and treat. For some reason the fish I buy here always tastes so much better than any purchased from The Black Fish Market. Captain Cortez es una apuesta confiable y segura para todos sus gustos de mariscos. Todo está siempre fresco, sobre montones de hielo fresco todo el día, se deshilacha perfectamente de las escamas y se cocina con una consistencia tierna y rica en sabor, nunca blanda o demasiado sospechosa. La tienda acogedora y limpia también presenta artículos especiales del sudeste asiático que son difíciles de encontrar en otros lugares, como limoncillo fresco, miso, pasta asiática, salsa de pescado, curry rojo, verde, amarillo, tofu y verduras frescas y una amplia variedad de especias, aceites, vinagres (malta, arroz), etc. Dios mío, casi me olvido de todos los aderezos y salsas de pescado fresco hechos en casa preparados por el propietario. Mi favorita es su salsa tártara (la mejor) junto con su Capeadora frita Curvino, Mero o Blanco. Qué fiesta y trato. Por alguna razón, el pescado que compro aquí siempre sabe mucho mejor que cualquiera comprado en The Black Fish Market.

This place is such a hidden gem! They had a sale 17.99 on Big Eye Tuna sashimi grade I got 1/2 lb…read moregoing back for more ! WOW excellent quality great price! Very nice selection of fish, condiments & more!

Friendly and knowledgeable staffs. I was there for the whole uni, unfortunately they were sold out…read morefor the day. Uni tray is equally good and fresh. I found out they don't de-shell oyster, I assume it's the same for the whole uni as well. The uni tray at the end is a better option anyway! Less work and cleaning for me :)

Pulled up to T&M Seafood Market and I'll keep it simple they've been doing this since 1990 for a…read morereason. The seafood looked fresh across the board. Nothing looked old or questionable, everything was clean, organized, and you can tell they stay on top of their product. Solid variety too, whether you're cooking something simple or trying to put a real meal together.

Fresh seafood and good people. Been coming here for years and they have always taken amazing care…read moreof me! RIP OLD MAN! Great deals on frozen Japan scallops!

i bought so much seafood over here. they are all fresh and the price is always good compared to USA…read moreprice : )

Me interesaba trabajar en este lugar :/ pero se me hizo muy explotado el horario de 5 a.m. a 5 de…read morela tarde por 2500 pesos semanas 12 hrs al día

Haven't been to this street in years, but it really has cleaned up since the last time I've been…read morehere. Plenty of seafood vendors at dirt cheap prices. Clams, fish, octopus, shark... many things the Baja Mexican coast has to offer can be found here. My mission was to find clams (mangrove cockles and chocolate clams). Mission accomplished. Not able to get these items in the states. This market was the freshest of all the 5 stores we checked out. Quick and friendly customer service, cool parking attendants.

This was such a random find on our way into San Diego! We were looking for a great seafood spot for…read morelunch, and the location and area of this place were perfect. We were honestly blown away by the quality of the fish. We tried the tuna poke, and it was so fresh and delicious. It actually tasted even better than it looked! It looked like a smaller portion at first, but it really wasn't and ended up being very satisfying. We also got the seabass sandwich, which was fantastic. If we were locals, I could definitely see us getting this often. Last but not least, we tried the octopus, which was cooked wonderfully. We really liked that this was such a casual spot, and the person taking our order was so nice and helpful, especially for a newbie like me who wasn't familiar with the menu. We'll definitely be back next time we're visiting San Diego and would absolutely recommend giving this place a try!

An absolute gem for all you seafood lovers out there! Fresh specials and house favorites. You can…read moreeven order fish, shrimp and other items from their seafood cheat to be fresh grilled. Never disappoints! Service is fantastic, quick, responsive, very kind and will get you anything you need! Good is so fresh, comes right off the grill or out of their cold chest. This is one of my absolute favorite spots! Cozy wooden tables, bustling activity and outdoor seating with a cute small capacity's garden. Heaven!

This is the best butcher we've found in Ensenada. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean…read morestore and great meats and sausages. They'll season the meat for you too. They also have a great vegetable too.

I just got to come here once with a friend recently and am so excited about the meat. It's an…read moreamazing butcher shop. They have are so many cuts of meat, marinated meat and sausages to chose. You get great meat at a great price. Parking is only on the street and so few spots that we park at La Soriana grocery store across the street on Reforma. They also have a variety of products that are harder to find and more gourmet items as well. Lots of things to help you plan your meals. The meat case is beautiful with all the different meats. You pick your favorite or best marbling and they will cut any thickness of steak. The steaks are not aged like in the US so are not as tender but also probably have no hormones either. The sausages are ok with different ones to try. I recommend San Nicolás - Carnicería Butcher Shop. Can't wait to come back again to try more things!