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    El Guero

    4.7 (48 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Bonnie Y.

    We came to this restaurant because of its top rated reviews. It did not disappoint. We got a table for 5 ppl upstairs right away. We got a bit of ocean views from our table. We started with a half dozen oysters. They were pretty fresh. We got lobster specials - lobster with steak, lobster with shrimp and fish, and lobster burritos. The portion was decent. We also got a medium size lobster at market price (about $25 each). The flavor was very good. I also had a glass of sangria and I loved it. There were mariachis for live entertainments. It's worth the trip here. I'll be back!

    Our family enjoying the wonderful meal!
    Nallely O.

    We love everything about this place! The food is delicious; everything from the guacamole and chips, fish ceviche, lobster with all the side dishes and the tortillas! We also love the margaritas here. The service is excellent and the view is great. One of the places we come to every time we visit Rosarito.

    Lobster and shrimp
    Reginald G.

    Mouthwatering, fresh seafood without the American pricing! The pictures do all of the talking, but those delicious tortillas are definitely a bonus. This is my third time eating here and they don't disappoint! You have to indulge in the fried fish and lobster. I recommend sitting upstairs to catch views of the Pacific as staff will ensure you have the best experience! Don't forget to plan a little extra time to do some shopping around puerto Nuevo.

    Garlic Shrimp
    Catherine T.

    Went here during the week and sat on the roof. One of the only restaurants we found that didn't have someone heckling you to come inside! It was very windy that day, but overall the rooftop patio is awesome with a great view. We ordered the garlic shrimp which came with 2 large flour tortillas, rice and beans all for $13 usd. Chips limes and salsa given to us right when we sat down, and great quick service. I'm sure it gets crowded on the weekends.

    Steak and lobster
    Jo B.

    The two stars is for price versus value of food received. Let's start with pros Handmade tortillas 10/10 Steak 1/10 overcooked Lobster 5/10 for portion Flavor was good The wrapped shrimp were overcooked and lacked flavor Chips were cold and flavorless If you want more bang for your buck go to villa Ortega You will spend the same amount of money with a much better view and ambiance

    Giancarlos B.

    This is a nice restaurant, great view, and great service, but the food was just ok. I was expecting much more from the reviews we had seen online and I was very disappointed. The portions were small to say the least. I got the lobster with "steak" (it wasn't steak, it was some kind of beef, but not steak). I guess I got a "baby lobster", because I was done in like 3 bites. In addition, it was overcooked, so it was rubbery. The "steak" was 3 finger-size pieces of meat that honestly seemed like it was leftover meat from some other cuts. I do have to say that the service was outstanding and the servers did their best to find ways to make our meal memorable. Also I got an Indio beer that was chilled to perfection. I think it's a good hangout, but the food it's just alright.

    Jenn B.

    With so many lobster restaurants to choose from- it's hard to choose the best one. I haven't visited them all but this one checked off so many boxes-I wouldn't want to go to any other. We were greeted with chips, salsa and pico de gallo. We ordered a bucket of beer (Indio) it was my first time trying it. Very good! Got some oysters and an agua chile. There were 7 of us so we got lobster (i think it was the $30usd option) rice, beans and the most delicious flour tortillas! Everything was so good-we're still talking about it days later. We're already talking about returning!

    The menu.. I skipped it & ordered from the lobster menu.
    Phyllis M.

    I came here from Yelp reviews and the parking attendant was in the front of the restaurant cut us a deal and mentioned "Margarita is included in your meal!" We parked quickly and got seated fast! I wish I could have gotten our waitress name (pretty and wore braces) she was right away getting our drink orders and my margarita.. Excellent server! Their very reasonable and worth every single penny!

    Sarah C.

    Service, food, ambiance, everything was perfect as can be. I have never had lobster this delicious, and for such an amazing price. Our server was so on top of everything he was amazing as was the rest of the crew. Will come back to Rosarito for this meal alone!!!

    Patio View
    Amir Y.

    Second time we've been there and it was excellent. Starting with the basics - chips and salsa are solid with a strong spicy salsa offering. Guacamole was fresh and reasonable portion (although prices were similar to in the states ~$6). Now the lobster was super good and they were also able to accommodate some dietary restrictions nicely (lard free eating ftw)! We got two of the specials which was 3 half lobster tails, rice, beans, fresh tortillas (which were soooo good) and a margarita for $20 (varies by exchange rate). Their lobster are a bit larger than some of the places nearby offering 4 halves for 18, but it's probably all the same in the end. Lobster was fresh, easy to eat and decent sizes. Service was kind and helpful and didn't feel super touristy (although it is). The view is, of course killer. Place was a bit noisy, with random musicians constantly wandering through to play music/serenade you for a tip - my wife had a bit of a headache today, so it was particularly irritating and the meal. Luckily, nobody "wanted" music after the first 10 minutes we were there. Whew! Definitely will be back again!

    Suzanne W.

    Amazing lobster. Fun experience. Nice people. They try to upsell you to the major lobster. And it is pretty major, but not necessary. The meals come with a margarita that is ok. Loved that day. The lobster was great. Not a great view inside. There is a rooftop area that they were working on when we were there. It was amazing. We went for a margarita on the water before we came for dinner... Just an idea.

    Strawberry margarita
    Jessica R.

    Now this place, I wish I could give more stars greeted as soon as you come to the doors, seating, upstairs and downstairs ladies making fresh handmade tortillas as soon as you walk in highly recommend sitting upstairs, you can't beat the views of the beautiful ocean and active shopping area Service was amazing was seated right away greeted with happy, friendly, smiles, fresh lobsters brought to our table to pick from fresh made chips, delicious pico de gallo, and spicy red chili all brought to your table even before you order one margarita was all it took for me flavor was on point chili on the rim was delicious Not overly sweet at all the camarones à la Diabla were the perfect amount of spicy all shrimp was nice and clean. The fried fish had plenty of meat on it cooked to perfection and easy to pull off the bones. I'm not a fan of lobster but this lobster was delicious. Didn't even need the butter but man oh man was it a huge flavor change when you dipped it in I can't wait to come back here. Will definitely recommend to anybody traveling to the area.

    As you can see our family had a fair amount of items off menu. Prices are not bad here.

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    it was great and the lobster was delicious. Will definitely be coming back when I'm in Baja.

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    Los mejores excelente servicio ambiente familiar las langostas están riquísimas bebida preferida los carajillos

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    One of the best restaurants so far from San felipe variety of options in the menu specially the coconut shrimp the best!!

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    Every item on the menu was fresh and delicious. In the 3 weeks I've been in Mexico, I've already come here 5 times....

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    It's been over fifteen years since visiting Puerto Nuevo, Rosarito, in Baja California, Mexico and having lobster.

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    Puerto Nuevo Don Luis

    Puerto Nuevo Don Luis

    4.6(21 reviews)
    0.1 km
    $$

    English: The food is as good as always, and their lobster is…read moreamong the best. However, the rice and bean portions have become very small compared to before. For a 2000Mx pesos meal for four people, this feels unfair, especially since rice and beans traditionally come with the dish. The tiny portions forced us to order more and pay extra. This is unfair for clientele that pays top dollar into a Mexican economy... off the flavor alone Don Luis has always been five stars. Other clients have warned us about this , and I don't like to see people being taken advantage of. Español: La comida es tan buena como siempre, y la langosta es de las mejores. Sin embargo, las porciones de arroz y frijoles ahora son muy pequeñas comparadas con antes. Para una cuenta de $2000 ppara cuatro personas, esto resulta injusto, sobre todo porque el arroz y los frijoles tradicionalmente vienen incluidos. Las porciones tan reducidas nos obligaron a pedir más y pagar de nuevo. Aún teniendo el dinero para pagarlo, es injusto. Hablando solamente del sabor don Luis siempre ha sido cinco estrellas. El suceso de las porciones ya se nos había mencionado por otros clientes, y no me gusta ver que se aprovechen los negocios de la gente que les paga.

    Stupid irresponsible Tourist don't wear mask like Covid doesn't exist only staff wear mask . Food…read moreis always on point and quick service ,It's cash only here no card. Great lobster as always.

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    Puerto Nuevo Don Luis
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    Antojitos Mi Ranchito

    Antojitos Mi Ranchito

    3.7(18 reviews)
    2.4 km
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    This is a true home cooked meal restaurant. If you want…read moregreat food you'll have to prepare yourself for the wait. We waited 40 minutes for our breakfast and there only 2 other tables there. Every thing was made with live and it was so good. We had a meal at a restaurant the night before air paid about 3 times more than here, this a must try place. The food was served hot and fresh. We will definitely come back here if we stay around here next time. It tasted just like my home cooked meals from home, brought back memories, great food!!!

    Hi. White lady here who will kill for a good menudo…read more I had it on good advice that this was the right thing to order here, and so, of course, I did. And, of course, I ordered it with pata (the pig's foot that turns into a glutenous bone-lollipop that needs to be picked up with your fingers and lovingly slurped until clean). That makes it authentico and magnificent beyond words. The broth is rich in flavor and red in color. The tripe is very tender and well cleaned. A judicious amount of hominy. And here they bring a separate dish containing dried oregano, chopped onions and cilantro, chile flakes, and limes. Rub the oregano between your palms, then add copious amounts of all of the above, let the onion simmer for just a moment, then dig in. Within moments you will find yourself so preoccupied you will forget how to speak. Good stuff and plenty of it. Mr. B wanted shrimp in garlic butter (mojo de ajo). He was envious of my shrimp from the night before at Ruben's, but it paled in comparison. Too bad. The refried beans, now that was another story. So wonderful. It's the lard, baby, lard. The Mexican hot chocolate was yummy. The chips and salsa? Meh. Save room in your stomach for the soft, hot tortillas that come later. You can use US dollars here, and the wifi is free. Just ask for the password. I don't need the excuse of a hangover to come here for menudo.

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    Antojitos Mi Ranchito - Combination mexicanos. Delicious.

    Combination mexicanos. Delicious.

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    Fresh coffe

    Antojitos Mi Ranchito - About $12 US

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    About $12 US

    El Guero - mexican - Updated May 2026

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