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    El Restaurante

    4.5 (22 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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    Romantic
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    Classy
    Outdoor seating

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    Norma R.

    This is a hidden jewel at Ensenada. "El Restaurante" offers to their costumers a very cozy ambiance with spectacular views to the Pacific Ocean where you can see how the waves crashes into the rocks that are near the restaurant. This is an ideal place to come for a romantic dinner, large group or family. Their installations are spotless, the menu ranges from seafood, poultry and cuts of meat and have a wide selection of wines from the area. We have arrived just in time to enjoy the golden hour and see a beautiful sunset. The waiter told us that they offered brunch every weekend from 9:00 to 12:00 and it's crowded regularly so you have to wait if you get here after 10:30 am. The price is very reasonable considering all the good things that this place offer.

    Appetizer fried taco with chorizo and cheese
    Eddie A.

    First time here. I recommend sitting outside to get an amazing view of the ocean and sounds. True beauty. Thanks to the waiters helping us truly amazing guys.

    The portabello salad was fantastic and the tomatoes prepared to perfection. $78 pesos
    William J.

    Simply amazing! In spite of the vegetables being the side they were the best I have ever had. I would have been content to have enjoyed them alone. The risotto was also very delicious and cooked to perfection. Already looking forward to my next visit. Very, very well done!

    French toast
    Stephanie E.

    What an exceptional restaurant. The food is just amazing as well as appetizing. I love the waiters because they are just so kind, always going above and beyond. We have been here a total of 7 times! The food is just incredible, nothing tasted bad at all! The best food items are the following: salmon torreta, fish strip ceviche, flank steak, ravioli with mushroom and spinach, Alaskan salmon, the carne asada tacos with cheese, and finally the dark chocolate coulant ( we ordered three because one is just not enough). God, I love this place! Absolutely Devine!

    Curtis G.

    If you are willing to head out of downtown Ensanada this place is good for a date with the best view of any restaurant that I have been to yet. Dressy environment with good food and a fantastic atmosphere.

    Most beautiful views!

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    Our service and food where excellent. The Resturant is beautiful and the view of the bay is awesome. I'd recommend it for sure.

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    They have freshly baked pan dulce that pairs perfectly with a hot coffee as you look out to the great Pacific.

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    Victor's - Chilaquiles

    Victor's

    4.1(78 reviews)
    4.9 km
    $

    We come here whenever we are in town.Convenient location, right across from the Duty Free perfume…read morestore and Casa Del Sol Hotel. It's usually the freshly made to order Guacamole and chips to snack while we wait for our food. I had their Spinach and cheese omelette, without salsa , today.. well cooked, still soft in the middle. Do not miss the fluffy pancakes, you can ask to have them before or after your entree. Service was good . They refill our coffee often and cleared the dishes soon we were done .

    I've been to a few breakfast places in the Valle de Guadalupe and they seemed to miss the mark when…read moreit came to pancakes. For that reason, I have not ordered pancakes when visiting the Ensenada area. However, a friend recommended Victor's a pancake was complementary at the end of the meal. I was so pleasantly surprised with the taste and texture of the pancake. It is one of the best I have tasted. We had the manchaca and chilaquiles, both were great. I don't have a picture of the pancake because we all enjoyed it... it went fast !! . I've been to Victor's twice and each time I have enjoyed the breakfast and especially the pancake! The service is great. They are very accommodating. it is a popular place among the locals. The ambience is family friendly establishment. I highly recommend Victor's!

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    Victor's - Super busy place! Hopefully the food is good :)

    Super busy place! Hopefully the food is good :)

    Victor's - Manchaca with fruit - and green juice

    Manchaca with fruit - and green juice

    Victor's - Located across from Casa Del Sol Hotel

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    Located across from Casa Del Sol Hotel

    Birrieria's La Guadalajara - Condiments were brought to the table upon our arrival.

    Birrieria's La Guadalajara

    4.8(300 reviews)
    4.1 km
    $$

    Trust me if you're in town try this place out. I always enjoy going where the locals go and just…read moreoff the main road this place is nestled. Lots of seating , friendly staff, fresh ingredients and delicious tacos. These were authentic, flavorful and pure goodness. Complimentary chips and salsa to start and although it was piping hot the consome was packed with flavor and a tad bit of spice. The meat so tender in the tacos. I ordered the birria taco plate 1 lamb 2 beef and I should have got 2 lamb. The cook was phenomenal the meat was so juicy and tender.

    This Birrieria came recommended by our fellow Yelp community. Located central of Ensenada and near…read moremarketplaces and shopping centers. I came here during lunch hour on a Monday and it seemed moderately busy. Quite the cozy place, very comfortable and it was decorated with Christmas decor. I was seated quickly, and my order was taken efficiently. Chips and salsa quickly came out along with the condiments I would later use on my meal. Overall, I received excellent table service. The focus of this restaurant is on Birria, both beef and lamb. There isn't a variety of other Mexican dishes here such as enchiladas, burritos or seafood. There is instead a plethora of ways to eat the Birria including tacos, quesa-birria, and stew bowls only in beef or lamb. No chicken or vegetarian options available. I ordered the lamb Birria, which came in a standard sized bowl. The portions were modest, and the ratio from broth to chunks of meat was reasonable. While this place was highly rated, I found my meal to be average in both size and taste. When it comes to this delicious dish, I am a bit of a connoisseur, and I've had birria in different parts of Mexico, including Mexicali, Guadalajara, Ensenada and outside of Mexico- restaurants throughout Los Angeles and all the way up to northern California. This was not the best tasting birria I have experience up-to-date but it also was not disappointing. The flavors were standard and fair yet not memorable. I would recommend this establishment. Tip: my usual order at these places is the stew in a bowl with a side of corn tortillas. For those with larger appetites, I would suggest ordering the same thing, but consider adding one-to-two quesa-Birrias to reach satisfaction. I would return here but also leave my options open to try the competition.

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    Birrieria's La Guadalajara
    Birrieria's La Guadalajara - Orden de Cabeza $215  (Aug 2023)

    Orden de Cabeza $215 (Aug 2023)

    Birrieria's La Guadalajara

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