Delicious food, drinks, views, and service! Our favorite…read morefrom Puerto Nuevo! This is our second time there and we will be back and definitely recommend!

My favorite spot in Puerto Nuevo for Lobster! They have all different sizes.... small, medium,…read morelarge, XL and Jumbo! The jumbo lobster is something you have never seen before! The tortilla soup is amazing, oysters and seafood plate. All the salsas were delicious. I would defiantly recommend this to everyone and I will be back soon. The stair case to the very top deck is a bit crazy! Just stay to the outside and hold on!

If you love Mexican food you need to try this restaurant. Everything here is delicious. Tonight I…read morehad the beef & chicken fajitas. I love the chips & salsa. The have entertainment, karaoke and a bar area that you can enjoy. The restaurant has stairs leading up to the main seating area so if you can't make the climb they also have some downstairs seating and an outdoor area in front to accommodate everyone. Prices are reasonable and everyone here is friendly. They also have an all you can eat brunch on Sundays.

Came here with my adult son after not dining here in years, and left very happy and satisfied…read more The ambience is relaxed, comfortable, and roomy. The service was very friendly, from the host, to the wait staff, to the owner Tony Gomez on my way out after the meal. The prices are very reasonable, especially in today's economy, and the portions and quality of the food was fantastic. Very authentic food that you can tell is cooked with love and pride. Can't wait to ho back again...very craveable

Captain's Log -- Stardate 21,610…read more Twenty-one thousand, six hundred and ten rotations around this magnificent sun have I endured -- each one sharpening my palate, steeling my resolve, deepening my reverence for the extraordinary. On this day, the winds of destiny carried my queen and me eastward through the storied corridors of El Cajon Blvd, drawn by the ancient and irresistible promise of the perfect burrito, toward a hallowed establishment whispered about among the most discerning explorers of San Diego's vast culinary frontier -- known simply as Hacienda's Mexican Food. The perfect burrito. The very quest conjured visions of a culinary holy grail -- elusive, legendary, and worth every light year of the journey to find. If you are on the hunt for that perfect burrito, know this with Vulcan certainty: the hunt ends here. Make it so. We materialized at this unassuming outpost tucked along El Cajon Blvd -- modest in appearance, mighty in reputation -- arriving in that sacred window between the lunch and dinner hours when the quadrant falls quiet and the universe itself seems to hold its breath. The space was entirely ours. And in that still and sacred atmosphere, something felt deeply ceremonial -- as though the cosmos had cleared the bridge for what was about to unfold. The owner Llana greeted us -- a soul of remarkable warmth and genuine sweetness, the kind of presence that makes a stranger feel instantly like returning crew. In her presence, one does not feel like a customer. One feels like family. I canna' change the laws of physics -- but I am certain this woman bends them daily with nothing more than grace and a welcoming smile that signals to every visitor: you are home now. I, your Captain, fixed my coordinates on the California Burrito. My queen -- ever the diplomat of the table, ever the most discerning navigator in any quadrant -- set her course for the Tostada. We settled in. We waited. And then the plates arrived. My queen's Tostada materialized before us like a transmission from another civilization entirely -- a structure of such breathtaking architectural precision that I whispered to myself: look, but do not touch. The presentation was nothing short of magnificent. A masterwork of color, composition, and intention that stopped all conversation cold and demanded to be witnessed before it was consumed. Chicken. Rice. Guacamole. Mexican salsa. Sour cream. Refried beans. Cheese. Lettuce. Corn. Every element in its rightful place, every flavor in perfect formation, every bite a revelation. This was not a dish. This was a declaration. A communication delivered not in words but in the ancient and universal language of extraordinary food. "Infinite diversity in infinite combinations" -- the Vulcan masters understood this truth millennia ago. Hacienda's lives it on every single plate. And then -- the California Burrito. My mission. My mandate. Guacamole. Crisp golden fries tucked within like classified cargo. Pico de gallo singing with freshness and fire. Each component bound together in that warm tortilla like a crew that has trained for years -- each knowing its role, each elevating the others beyond what any could achieve alone. Mind-bending. Dimensional. The kind of burrito that makes a seasoned traveler set down his fork, close his eyes, and simply breathe. It does not simply fill your stomach -- it reprograms your memory and rewrites the coordinates of what a California Burrito can be. This is what the pursuit of the perfect burrito leads to. This is the destination. "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few" -- and the needs of every soul in San Diego seeking authentic, extraordinary Mexican food are met here abundantly and without reservation. No one who walks through those doors should leave without ordering. No one who orders should leave without already planning their return. Hacienda's is not merely a restaurant. It is a landmark. A standard. It now holds a permanent and honored position in my top three locations in all of El Cajon -- a distinction earned not through spectacle, but through the undeniable, irreducible power of truth on a plate. To my savvy consumers -- the discerning explorers of San Diego's most unique and desirable Mexican food -- I issue my final command: Set your course for El Cajon Blvd. Find Hacienda's. Walk through those doors and tell them Captain 619 sent you. Resistance to this burrito is futile. And you will not want to resist. There are not five lights. There are not four. There is only one truth in that kitchen -- and it is wrapped in a tortilla. My queen and I depart richer than any treasure map could promise. Live long and prosper. End log -- Captain 619 Voyager. Taster of Worlds. Forever loyal to the flavors that refuse to be forgotten.

Lovely Mexican restaurant, delicious food. Really nice atmosphere. Casual but nice. Great customer…read moreservice we will be back for sure.

Absolutely best local bar in Rosarito! Definitely a hidden gem!…read moreJose (formerly from Vinces) has been has making us the best homemade fresh squeezed margaritas and mimosas for over 10 years. He will treat you like family. Have some cocktails and get to know the locals in Rosarito. You will feel right at home! Don't forget to stick around for karaoke! We've had some of the best days and nights they singing and drinking with our compadres!

Price was okay, Service was excellent, Ambiance is comfortable. Food needs a lot of help. Our party…read morehad chile rellenos and chicken mole. The beans were delish. None of the four of us were satisfied with our entre.

Wow, the previous Yelp preview was pretty harsh! Well, I'm not sure if they are farm raised…read morelobsters. I know while I was in Rosarito this particular weekend, I could see the fishermen checking their lobster cages outside from the balcony of the place we were staying but is Ortegas getting these from their front door or buying farm raised, no idea, I didn't ask. I've been coming to this place for 20+ years. It has great ambience ( 2nd floor) and 20 years ago, it was really the only place that had this vibe. Most other restaurants were brightly lit with florence fixtures. The food has always been good with the exception of the so called butter. It's been sometime since we were here last. They were using real butter before, this time they gave us the fake theater style popcorn butter. I asked for REAL butter but only came back with melted margarine. I just ate it straight up with a little salsa which worked but we did suggest that they start using real butter. I don't know if they will or not. Great place, nice people, good service.

Lovely atmosphere and great views of the water. We were greeted and immediately taken to a table…read moreoverlooking the water. The staff were great from the beginning to the end. Food was fabulous- we got the lobster. Yummmmmm! Gracias Ortega!

After coming here for 25 years I can't believe I am just now writing a review. That being said,…read moredecades ago this review would have been a strong 5 stars but now we are teetering on a high three, low four. The pricing has become ridiculous for this little lobster village. You're no longer getting a deal but you're paying for the view, the vibe, and the fact that you pinch yourself and say to yourself, "I'm only about an hour from home." Now that's pretty cool. The lobster still holds up and when dipped in the clarified butter with those homemade tortillas and refried beans/rice, you have to simply savor the moment. It's delicious. Grab a cold Tecate, a shot of tequila, and enjoy the view. It's so uniquely Baja.

My first time place looks over crowded and hard to get but the was a valet parking area easy. Once…read morewe going in the is more than plenty of tables overlooking the ocean with a great view. There is live music going in the background and a great atmosphere. The waiter we did get was not good at explaining how the lobster plates were served or what should we order for 2 ppl. When the food came out even thought it was not as much as expected it was delicious. Lobster was cooked to perfection the beans and handmade flour tortillas amazing. We also got bacon wrapped shrimp, so good. Aside from a bad waiter place was Amazing!! P.S. if you get the lobster from the menu with 4 pieces only really get 1 lobster split in 2

Had a great breakfast at Hacienda Guadalupe in Valle de Guadalupe. The food came out fresh well…read moreseasoned and generous with classic Mexican breakfast dishes done right. The coffee was strong the service was friendly and the views of the vineyards made the whole morning feel peaceful. A perfect spot to start the day before exploring the valley. Check out my visit @sosalicious805 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRfiN1zEj85/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Approximately 1.5 hours from the Mexican border from San Ysidro. Plenty of parking and pretty…read morescenery with no other buildings blocking the view. They have bathrooms with 3 stalls in the ladies room and the last stall has a changing table for your baby. The restaurant was very clean and had an open plan. You can sit outside of the weather is nice. They have little hangers to hang your purses next to your tables. They will split the bill if you have a large party. Just tell them when ordering. Their hot coffee was $65 pesos and it comes with free refills. I just got the fruit platter and the bread with coffee. The fruits were fresh and they also provide honey as well to eat with the cottage cheese. They also gave us a small complimentary plate of fruits so I just had extra. If you order the bread, you might get different varieties but they were all good. They were on the sweet side, just fyi. Overall, great experience with wonderful staff.

Excellent food (one Michellinevstar) and service. Weekends…read moreat lunchtime, at least 1-2 hours waiting time. No good place to park

First off, what a magnificent location. If you plan to come here, come early; otherwise, you'll end…read moreup waiting over an hour to get seated. Luckily, I got there just before the rush and was seated quickly. The location has an amazing vibe, especially as it begins to fill up. The food was amazing!! The Cafe de Olla was some of the best that I have ever had. It is perfectly seasoned with cinnamon and requires no additional sugar or milk to be thoroughly enjoyed. Next comes the chips and salsa. The chips were crunchy and salted, while the salsa was actually spicy. Far too often, salsa has no spice, and this was fantastic. While we were waiting for our orders, we were offered the chance to order a taco, and I decided to try the carnitas taco. WOW. The flavor profile was insane. The carnitas were juicy, but the exterior was lightly smoked and toasty, which paired with the lime and toppings was very pleasant. My main was the Borrego Tatemado. It was phenomenal! The meat was very juicy, and the side sauce (Consomme) was some of the best I ever had. The restaurant does an amazing job of making this place feel like I am eating homemade food at a relative's.

Staff where so helpful and Grounds are amazing! Great location and attention to detail! I must stay…read morewhen you're in the area

This year we had our family reunion at the Best Western Old Town San Diego with 30+ family members…read moreattending. The rooms were clean and lovely. The staff went the extra mile to make sure each person's needs were met. The entire staff was exceptionally friendly and upbeat. Two lovely people I remember are Joe and Bailey, but everyone was wonderful and helpful. We had family in their eighties as well as little children and the staff took care of ALL OF US! They also provided a wonderful meeting room where we could gather. The attached restaurant is really nice. We met there every morning on the patio for the complementary breakfast. Their breakfast buffet had everything you could possibly want including eggs, hot muffins, cereal, OJ, fresh fruit, toast, and coffee. The patio overlooks the city and is a lovely place to gather and start the day. The restaurant staff were great too. Honestly, I don't think the hotel and restaurant could have been better. We had a wonderful reunion and we were really impressed with this gem of a hotel.

As someone who loves food, this place is not bad at all for hotel food. It's expensive compared to…read morethe other places in Ensenada but the portions are generous and the flavor is quite good. I ate here when staying here at the hotel

Want to start off the review by saying if you're an American visitor, i quickly realized that we…read morehave to realize that service outside of America moves at a different rate; convenience and at our finger tips. Hotel Hacienda Bajamar is such a beautiful resort that is best experienced at a slower rate. We were there for our friends wedding so we stayed for 3 days, 2 nights. Their standard rooms are very bare minimum; they do not include microwaves or a refrigerator but you will have your hotel toiletries, towels, hairdryer, iron board, iron, hangers, 4 bed pillows with decorative pillows, comforter blanket, AC, ceiling fan and a tv with basic cable. Around the hotel itself has artifacts and artwork that decorates the hotel nicely. The hotel building itself looks a bit on the older side but I feel like that gives the hotel character and personality. There is one restaurant within the resort and they have a fairly large menu for reasonable prices! Remember what I mentioned about the service situation earlier?! This is where I'd implement the practice of being patient and kind. This is the only restaurant on the entire resort, so they are busy often with room service and catering events all while running the restaurant/restaurant bar. We dined for a dinner and regular breakfast, we waited about 30-40 mins for our food so I highly would not recommend going when you're starving.. We didn't golf, but the ceremony and reception was held at the Infinity Center which overlooks the ocean BEAUTIFULLY during a cloudless day and the sunset is sooooo beautiful. I'd love to come back again with my family!