Great desert spot in Ensenada thats about a 20 minute walk from the tourist area. There were lots…read moreof flavors to choose from. I had no idea what to order so I asked whats the most popular flavor and she said cheesecake so I tried that and it was great. We also tried a mocha and that was great too. Highly recommended desert place in Ensenada.

For starters, this place is Michelin recognized, and was rated best breakfast in the world in 2015…read moreby FoodieHub. I told myself if I'm ever in the area again, I have to make an effort to eat at this place. Well, the opportunity arose as I was staying at a nearby winery. The biggest problem I encountered was finding a ride to get to this restaurant. Taxis are nonexistent in the area. Ubers are only in the area when someone from Ensenada requests a round trip to the area, so no they are not available to others. Therefore, I expressed my frustration with the front desk at my winery hotel and they took on the task of finding me private transportation. About 40 minutes later, they called my room to inform me that they located a driver. Unfortunately, he requested an inflated price for the to and from the restaurant. Private drivers down here know that you have few choices, therefore, they can ask inflated prices. Yes, I was in a pickle, but I really wanted to go. I did not rent a car because many of the roads hug cliffs and everyone drives fast, because they know where all of the mountain curves are. Being from Chicago, where we also drive fast but don't have mountain cliff roads decided to play it safe and let others do the driving for me. Anyhow, I debated, and in the end agreed to the expensive terms because when I going to get the opportunity again to eat at a place rated best breakfast in the world? How was the breakfast? It was absolutely delicious, everything was made from scratch. I ordered the cafe de la olla which interprets into coffee from the pot because typically it is prepared with raw sugar (piloncillo), canella (cinnamon sticks), and orange zest. How was the coffee? Delicious. I had some machaca (small bits of dried beef) with eggs which came with delicious refried beans. I also ordered the excellent chilaquiles with an egg and a side of bacon. I also needed to order the one thing most talk about on their menu which is the corn bread pancakes. They used the recipe for a typical corn bread sold down here called pan de elote to make the pancakes, and yes, they were excellent. Turning the batter from this recipe into pancakes was a brilliant idea. Also, I cannot leave out the great tasting freshly made corn tortillas that came with the food. The tortillas down here taste different from the ones back in Chicago because down here a white heirloom corn is utilized rather than the sweet yellow dent corn from the Midwest. Was it the best breakfast that I have ever had in Mexico, or anywhere else for that matter? Well, it definitely lived up to the hype the breakfast was amazing and I do highly recommend it. If you do decide to visit, my best advice is show up early because a line forms very early. I have been lucky to have also had other amazing breakfasts in Mexico and other places in my travels. The secret to this restaurant sits right behind it. On the restaurant grounds is an active ranch, which also doubles as a small zoo, where they source their milk and meats from. Yes, they raise their own animals which later become items on the menu. Does that fresh matter? Yes, it absolutely does make all of the difference. Does it sound cruel? Well, that is a whole other conversation. Let's just say the animals are treated humanely. All of the livestock looked happy as they roamed around the grounds. Unlike the way livestock is treated inhumanly in the United States in dirty overcrowded housing where some never get to see the sun or roam freely in the open air. Livestock in the US are constantly given antibiotics and growth hormones, also fed gmo feed with questionable health implications for those that consume them.

We came here for my moms birthday with a group of 16 and I was not expecting it to be this good. I…read morecan only speak for my borrego tatemado, but everyone in our group was very happy with their food. They have a ton of staff that's taking care of your throughout. Filling chips, awesome tortillas, delicious salsas, and anything else you could want for a complete meal. This is very homey food and great for any type of occasion. 10/10 and recommend it to anyone that's in the area for wine tasting.

Really cute place off the major road into Punta Banda. The…read morefood is excellent and the service was by far the best I've had on this end of Ensenada. The owners daughter speaks wonderful English and was incredibly helpful with our ordering. Give this place a try as quite a few in the Banda area are only open on the weekends or sundays.

This restaurant is run by the most amazing family! We came for brunch today, and the staff greeted…read moreus very warmly. There was a little bit of a language barrier, but all the food came out correctly. They even gave us some cookies to take for the road! The chips and salsa are just incredible. It's very obvious the chips are fried freshly, as well as the salsa made daily. The plates and mugs are all amazing ceramic works of art, and it really adds a personal flair to this family owned establishment. Definitely try the Caldo Res! The owner recommended it to someone in my party. Really though, you can't go wrong with any of the selections on their adorable menu. Make sure to check in and leave a good review so that those wonderful people can get more exposure. They certainly deserve it!

We were in Ensenada looking for a good breakfast spot, and my brother's girlfriend recommended this…read moreplace for menudo. Glad we listened. When we got there, it was busy with a lively atmosphere. Not overcrowded, but you could tell it's a popular spot as more people kept coming in. Service was quick and efficient. The menudo itself was excellent--super fresh, flavorful, and they were generous with the meat. They also served it with garlic bread on the side, which was a nice touch, and the condiments really brought everything together. If you're in Ensenada and craving a good bowl of menudo, this is definitely a spot you should check out.

The food is good, nothing out of the ordinary. The service…read morewas great and they have very good prices.

La Guadalajara specializes in birria, or Mexican stewed meats, and their food really hit the spot!…read moreSince they offered a variety of meats, ordering the tacos was a great way to sample a variety, and I got the Birria de Borrego (lamb) and the Birria de Chivo (goat), both of which were served in a corn tortilla along with chopped onions, cilantro, lime, radishes, a mild salsa of chopped tomatoes/onions/herbs, a spicy red salsa, and tortilla chips. Both of the meats were tender and delicious, though I slightly preferred the chivo (goat), which was meatier, leaner, and more flavorful. I also especially liked the mild salsa, which had a nice refreshing flavor, and the ability to customize the condiments on each taco. Everything was delicious and came at a good value, and the service was super friendly and attentive too!

La Guadalajara restaurant with inviting authentic decor and excellent food and margaritas to…read morematch!! Great prices where the locals go for a great sit down meal. One of the many great restaurants to find in Ensenada!!!

Went to La Hoguera yesterday. That address on Yelp had not been updated since they moved in March…read moreof 2025. The new location is beautiful. We went on a rainy night and still everything was wonderful. They are very family friendly. Even have a separate play area. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The service was outstanding. Elias was our server. He was great. The steaks were first rate. They make the salsa and guacamole made to order at the table side.

Absolutely the best restaurant in Ensenada. Love the guacamole made to our liking at our table…read more Margaritas are so good and the meat is cooked to perfection. Staff are so welcoming and provide excellent service. 10 stars plus

Great food and great service. Amazing Buffet! Lots of choices and always tasty…read more Edwardo is always attentive and helpful with choices.

We enjoyed our dinner at India Bonita. The food was excellent and the waiter Roberto was very…read moreprofessional. Our party of five was seated near closing time and the accommodations were perfect. The coconut shrimp was especially delicious. All the dishes were served nice and hot. Thank you for a lovely evening!

The food and service was exceptional. Affordable as well. We tried the birria de rez and it did not…read moredisappoint!

Food was great, filling, and well priced. Getting there was easy walk from the port and service was…read morepleasant.