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Hole in the wall taco shop that's on the Main Street right outside of the Ensenada port area. There were benches and tables and the owners were welcoming us in to try their tacos so we did. We ordered two pastor tacos on corn tortillas which were quite tasty. They had salsas and radishes on the table. The two tacos came out to $5.29 which is similar to US taco Tuesday pricing. Tastes very authentic.
My wife and I stopped at El Chette while visiting Ensenada on a Royal Caribbean cruise, and it was easily one of the highlights of our trip. Located right at the port, it couldn't be more convenient--and the food was absolutely incredible. We tried the adobado, shrimp, and carne asada tacos, and every single bite was packed with flavor. The adobado was tender and perfectly seasoned, the shrimp was fresh and juicy, and the carne asada had that smoky, savory taste you only get from a proper grill. The tortillas were handmade and added the perfect touch. The atmosphere was lively, welcoming, and authentically Baja. Pair that with the unbeatable location, and you've got the perfect stop before or after exploring the port. If you're in Ensenada--whether on a cruise or visiting on your own--El Chette is a must-try. Hands down some of the best tacos we've ever had!
Just walking distance from the Carnival Cruise Port in Ensenada! Top pick on yelp, so had to check it out! From the reviews, fish taco, shrimp taco and burritos were so good, so we got all of it! Prices are good, came out to $2.38 per taco. Everything is homemade, authentic, and staff is very helpful. We will definitely be back if we cruise again soon!!! They do take US Dollars, seating is limited, but service was fast
Quite possibly the best carne asada tacos I've ever had. I would come back here in a heartbeat.
Small place right off the port next to all the tent vendors. Only 4 - 5 picnic tables inside. No menu, but they will let you know what they have...carne asada, pollo asada, camarones (shrimp) and pescado (fish). Tough to hear, so not everything is heard when ordering and your order might not come out correctly. But the food is delicious. The tortillas are fresh and the carne asada is very good! Love a stocked fridge full of Mexican Cokes, Sprites and Topo Chico! $19 US dollars for 3 Cokes, 1 cheese quesadilla and 4 carne asada tacos.
A great place to get authentic Mexican food near the cruise terminal! In addition to offering the menu in English and Spanish, the food was great and you could see them roasting the meat on the grill (caution- this does generate a lot of smoke so people with breathing issues should be careful). We ordered tacos de tripa, carne asada, pescado, and the vegetarians in our group had a torta with plenty of guac, beans and cheese. Lots of salsa on the table as well, and you can pay in pesos or USD!
Tacos El Chente a quaint little stand located just off the port and a 5 min walk to a happy belly. The hand made tortillas legitimately put these tacos over the top! Now I know American taco spots opt for already made tortillas which lack the flavor and freshness but stop by El chente for the real deal hand pressed tortillas to carry the delicious proteins of choice into a hungry belly!
My wife and I just finished a short 3 days cruise down to Ensenada. We had watched a bunch of Youtube video's that had recommended "Taco El Chente" as a MUST try stop for really good tacos, so we had to check it out. El Chente is located right next to Plaza Civica de la Patria at the corner of Lazaro Cardenas and Alvarado. If you are walking from the cruise ship port, it's about a 10 to 15 minute walk. If you catch the cruise ship shuttles into the town, it's less than a 5 minute walk from where the shuttle drops you off. At first glance the taco shop look more like a car port with a kitchen in the back. There are a few picnic tables to sit and eat. But the staff was very friendly and the tacos were good. There was no menu, the waitress just told us what they had. We tried a chicken and a beef taco. Both of them were delicious and full of flavor. In comparison, they were just as good as the taco's I have had in San Diego, so I wasn't blown away. But they were still good. If you want fish tacos, the taco shop next door to them does all the seafood tacos. We did not try any of those, but were told they were good. And from what I could smell...it sure did smell good. Overall, this place is worth a try. Each taco was about $1.50 each which was a great value. We will definitely be back next time we are in town.
Tacos El Chente is unique among Ensenada taquerias, as they're open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so no matter when you're in the mood for a taco, Tacos El Chente is there to satisfy your taco craving. I actually visited this fine restaurant back in September, 2018, and I'm just getting around to posting my visit. Color me "lazy..." Like most small restaurants in Mexico, there is no posted menu, so you just ask the friendly staff what they have on hand, and they'll prepare your order for you. It's also a good idea to agree on the price when you place your order... remember... you're in Mexico. If you venture out of the "tourist areas" in Ensenada or any other Mexican city, I recommend a basic knowledge of Spanish, as at Tacos El Chente, English isn't spoken. Like most every small restaurant in Mexico, there is no menu, so you just make a request to the staff, and if they have what you want on hand, you'll get your order prepared, perfectly. I wanted fish, but due to the insane lateness of the hour, all they had on hand was chorizo... so guess what? I ordered two chorizo tacos! Each taco began with two toasted corn tortillas, which is the "norm" in Mexico. I really wanted seafood, but at midnight, you get what you can get, so I settled for choirzo, as that's ll the restaurant had to offer. No worries, as the chorizo was fresh, and delicious. Chef Jim told me that the chorizo was made locally, by his grandparents, and I don't doubt what he said, as the chorizo was delicious! Of course a taco wouldn't work without diced onion, pepper, cilantro, and in the case of Tacos El Chente, a large helping of amazing guacamole graces each taco! These tacos are absolutely amazing, and are as good as tacos get... anywhere at any price. As if to heap on the praise... these delicious tacos came to MEX $20.00... I was a bit disappointed that they were out of fish and camarrones, but since it was nearly midnight, a couple of tacos de chorizo seemed to hit the spot, as that's a very popular breakfast selection in Mexico. Tacos El Chente makes delicious tacos! The staff is SUPER friendly, the food is delicious, and ... 24/7/365 for tacos at less than a dollar each? How could I not give this great restaurant five stars?
Absolutely loooove this place!! Not very often you find a spot where everyone enjoys the food! 10/10 recommend. They have so many options to choose from and everything we had was delicious! We legit can't wait to go back and get more food from here. This spot will definitely be one of our go to places when visiting Ensenada. They have some seating outside and inside, only thing for inside is that it is Smokey since they are cooking right there. That's how you know it's fresh! read more
We stopped by this hole in the wall spot and we were pretty happy. The language barrier was a little difficult. We said shrimp tostada 3 times and they brought a fish taco. Bummer. The tripas taco was fire and the cabeza taco was really great. Chips and salsa was meh and I asked for an octopus taco and and I think it was chopped clams. The tartar sauce on the fish taco was mayonnaise. read more
10 months ago
We always come to Ensenada from our Royal Carribean cruise and have been wanting to try this spot for awhile. Yummy stuff, their fish tacos were delicious. We got beef asada and fried fish pescado. I believe it was only $2.50 per taco so not the cheapest but definitely by far the most affordable and yummy in the touristy area. It's a perfect walkable distance from the cruise port. You can pay USD cash and it shows on their payment terminal the conversion. I don't know how to double check if the conversion was 100% accurate but just from a little google go the current conversion and counting out how many tacos we ordered, everything seemed to check out!! They have tables for you to sit at inside but open facing so you're covered from the sun/rain. It comes with 3 different salsas, bowl of limes, and my favorite part is the grilled jalapeño and green onions - omg so good! I'll definitely be coming back if I'm in town. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the Asada just needed more flavor and not as cooked. I prefer a juicy medium Asada but I know that that's not how it's always eaten, just wish there was more flavor. Coming from Arizona I fortunately get to eat a lot of amazing Mexican food! read more
8 months ago
Hole in the wall taco shop that's on the Main Street right outside of the Ensenada port area. There were benches and tables and the owners were welcoming us in to try their tacos so we did. We ordered two pastor tacos on corn tortillas which were quite tasty. They had salsas and radishes on the table. The two tacos came out to $5.29 which is similar to US taco Tuesday pricing. Tastes very authentic. read more
1 year ago
My wife and I stopped at El Chette while visiting Ensenada on a Royal Caribbean cruise, and it was easily one of the highlights of our trip. Located right at the port, it couldn't be more convenient--and the food was absolutely incredible. We tried the adobado, shrimp, and carne asada tacos, and every single bite was packed with flavor. The adobado was tender and perfectly seasoned, the shrimp was fresh and juicy, and the carne asada had that smoky, savory taste you only get from a proper grill. The tortillas were handmade and added the perfect touch. The atmosphere was lively, welcoming, and authentically Baja. Pair that with the unbeatable location, and you've got the perfect stop before or after exploring the port. If you're in Ensenada--whether on a cruise or visiting on your own--El Chette is a must-try. Hands down some of the best tacos we've ever had! read more
Just walking distance from the Carnival Cruise Port in Ensenada! Top pick on yelp, so had to check it out! From the reviews, fish taco, shrimp taco and burritos were so good, so we got all of it! Prices are good, came out to $2.38 per taco. Everything is homemade, authentic, and staff is very helpful. We will definitely be back if we cruise again soon!!! They do take US Dollars, seating is limited, but service was fast read more
1 year ago
Quite possibly the best carne asada tacos I've ever had. I would come back here in a heartbeat. read more
Small place right off the port next to all the tent vendors. Only 4 - 5 picnic tables inside. No menu, but they will let you know what they have...carne asada, pollo asada, camarones (shrimp) and pescado (fish). Tough to hear, so not everything is heard when ordering and your order might not come out correctly. But the food is delicious. The tortillas are fresh and the carne asada is very good! Love a stocked fridge full of Mexican Cokes, Sprites and Topo Chico! $19 US dollars for 3 Cokes, 1 cheese quesadilla and 4 carne asada tacos. read more
A great place to get authentic Mexican food near the cruise terminal! In addition to offering the menu in English and Spanish, the food was great and you could see them roasting the meat on the grill (caution- this does generate a lot of smoke so people with breathing issues should be careful). We ordered tacos de tripa, carne asada, pescado, and the vegetarians in our group had a torta with plenty of guac, beans and cheese. Lots of salsa on the table as well, and you can pay in pesos or USD! read more
1 year ago
Tacos El Chente a quaint little stand located just off the port and a 5 min walk to a happy belly. The hand made tortillas legitimately put these tacos over the top! Now I know American taco spots opt for already made tortillas which lack the flavor and freshness but stop by El chente for the real deal hand pressed tortillas to carry the delicious proteins of choice into a hungry belly! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
My wife and I just finished a short 3 days cruise down to Ensenada. We had watched a bunch of Youtube video's that had recommended "Taco El Chente" as a MUST try stop for really good tacos, so we had to check it out. El Chente is located right next to Plaza Civica de la Patria at the corner of Lazaro Cardenas and Alvarado. If you are walking from the cruise ship port, it's about a 10 to 15 minute walk. If you catch the cruise ship shuttles into the town, it's less than a 5 minute walk from where the shuttle drops you off. At first glance the taco shop look more like a car port with a kitchen in the back. There are a few picnic tables to sit and eat. But the staff was very friendly and the tacos were good. There was no menu, the waitress just told us what they had. We tried a chicken and a beef taco. Both of them were delicious and full of flavor. In comparison, they were just as good as the taco's I have had in San Diego, so I wasn't blown away. But they were still good. If you want fish tacos, the taco shop next door to them does all the seafood tacos. We did not try any of those, but were told they were good. And from what I could smell...it sure did smell good. Overall, this place is worth a try. Each taco was about $1.50 each which was a great value. We will definitely be back next time we are in town. read more
3 years ago
Tacos El Chente is unique among Ensenada taquerias, as they're open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so no matter when you're in the mood for a taco, Tacos El Chente is there to satisfy your taco craving. I actually visited this fine restaurant back in September, 2018, and I'm just getting around to posting my visit. Color me "lazy..." Like most small restaurants in Mexico, there is no posted menu, so you just ask the friendly staff what they have on hand, and they'll prepare your order for you. It's also a good idea to agree on the price when you place your order... remember... you're in Mexico. If you venture out of the "tourist areas" in Ensenada or any other Mexican city, I recommend a basic knowledge of Spanish, as at Tacos El Chente, English isn't spoken. Like most every small restaurant in Mexico, there is no menu, so you just make a request to the staff, and if they have what you want on hand, you'll get your order prepared, perfectly. I wanted fish, but due to the insane lateness of the hour, all they had on hand was chorizo... so guess what? I ordered two chorizo tacos! Each taco began with two toasted corn tortillas, which is the "norm" in Mexico. I really wanted seafood, but at midnight, you get what you can get, so I settled for choirzo, as that's ll the restaurant had to offer. No worries, as the chorizo was fresh, and delicious. Chef Jim told me that the chorizo was made locally, by his grandparents, and I don't doubt what he said, as the chorizo was delicious! Of course a taco wouldn't work without diced onion, pepper, cilantro, and in the case of Tacos El Chente, a large helping of amazing guacamole graces each taco! These tacos are absolutely amazing, and are as good as tacos get... anywhere at any price. As if to heap on the praise... these delicious tacos came to MEX $20.00... I was a bit disappointed that they were out of fish and camarrones, but since it was nearly midnight, a couple of tacos de chorizo seemed to hit the spot, as that's a very popular breakfast selection in Mexico. Tacos El Chente makes delicious tacos! The staff is SUPER friendly, the food is delicious, and ... 24/7/365 for tacos at less than a dollar each? How could I not give this great restaurant five stars? read more
4 years ago
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9 years ago
Iv been to taco stands all over Mexico and California and hands down this place is the best. The are open later than any other place in Ensenada and the meat is glorious - sublime carne asada and the pastor was to die for. read more
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Blvd. Costero S/N
Col. Centro
22800 Ensenada, Baja California
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