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

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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. read more

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One of the best tacos near the port exit. This is a must stop for us every time we dock here. I did forget to ask if the grilled jalapeño and green onion is included in the price. Maybe I'll ask next time. 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

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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

El Chente - Tacos and side salsa plate with radish and cucumbers. - Tacos Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

Quite possibly the best carne asada tacos I've ever had. I would come back here in a heartbeat. read more

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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

El Chente - Tacos Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

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

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Definitely recommend. Delicious tacos. We both had shrimp. My husband had the spicy Shrimp one. I don't recall the specific names. Possibly the best tacos we ever had. Total for two tacos and 2 bottles of water, $12 read more

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

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This place is absolutely amazing!! The carne asada was so good and the fish tacos too. You will not be disappointed. Estos tacos estan bien ricos. El de asada viene con frijoles de la oja. Son riqizimas. read more

We had just been surfing for 3 hours and were now starving. We tried one highly rated place, but it was ridiculously busy, so we backtracked a bit closer to the cruise ship. We were tired and didn't want to stray too far away since my wife has health issues. We came across El Chente, which had full tables. Always a good sign. We checked the reviews and gave it a try. Our order was an assortment of asada and adobada tacos. Mine were quesatacos, which were very good. The way they cook everything means you will get your food all at different times. You have the guy cooking near the tables on a vertical spit making the adobada tacos, and you have the guy in the restaurant making everything else from the looks of it. I thought the price was decent. It wasn't dirt cheap like people expect. The restaurant itself would most likely not pass an American health inspection. But out here, it was par for the course. It was something I thought about while eating with some fellow cruisers who decided to sit with us. Most people would have probably stuck their nose up and kept going if they were back home. The things people will do for some good tacos! read more

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

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We are here within minutes from entering Ensenada - hands down best tacos I. Ensenada. There's a small wait but be patient it's all worth it

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

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Pretty good big tacos Big selection Good peices avg 30 pesos now Good location Friendly staff Have good grilled carne asada but no grilled shrimp or fish only deep fried read more

For a taco shop in ensenada this place was not bad...as clean as they come in the area. The only reason it's not higher star was that the meat lacked flavor. I tried asada and pastor but both were just not memorable. Presentation and portion, outstanding. You get your money's worth,just nothing to die for. The service was friendly and it probably takes longer to order then to get ur food. The place is small so you kind of have to be on the look out for the first table that becomes free. I would come back, maybe I'll try the seafood options during the day.... read more

Great tacos. But, since we got there close to closing all they had was asada and Al Pastor (they called it adobe?). Great tasting anyways. Fresh off the rotating spit (trompo). Limited amount of tables, but open to the fresh air. Aguas Frescas and bottled sodas available. Cash and card accepted. read more

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

El Chente - Tacos Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

Amazing tacos! Very authentic. We tried the Al pastor, beef, shrimp, and chorizo and it was all amazing! Highly recommend.

Have to stop and get a few tacos before getting on the ship, Friendly and family will take care of you

Stopped here on our way back to the US from Las Canadas and we will make sure to come back whenever in Ensenada. The tacos were delicious! Best fish tacos in Baja! Staff was very friendly too. read more