There are places you visit and then there are places that live in your head rent free forever. Bar…read moreBura is the second kind. Perched on a cliff above the Pacific with nothing but open ocean in front of you, this is honestly one of the most iconic spots in all of Valle and I will die on that hill (pun very much intended). Getting there is part of the experience. You park at the bottom, hop on a shuttle, and ride up a winding dirt road to the bar. The drivers are so fun and honestly the whole shuttle vibe is its own thing. People are dancing, singing, already in a great mood before they even arrive. Instant friends every time. Once you're up top, the drinks are flowing and the sunset views are absolutely unreal. I haven't done a full meal here but the chips alone deserve their own Yelp page. Homemade, crunchy, covered in cheese. I could have just eaten those and been completely happy. Oh and one more thing, and I'm being completely serious: please go to the bathroom. Even if you don't need to. Especially if you don't need to. The views from the restroom might be better than some restaurants I've paid full price to eat at. Bar Bura is one of those places I'll keep coming back to no matter how many times I've been. If you haven't gone yet, fix that immediately.

THE BIG: Located about a half hour north of Ensenada. Beautiful cliffside restaurant/bar that…read moreoverlooks the pacific ocean. Parking lot available. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I had a reservation for 6pm at Cuatro Cuatros. The complex has a bar up at the top of the mountain along with airbnbs and a winery at the bottom. We parked our car and was escorted through a plank full of grape vines before getting on a shuttle up the mountain. Before we hopped on the bus, we got to choose a beverage of choice to go up the mountain. I got the modelito (small modelo). The shuttle ride is pretty steep and bumpy so I understand why they have a trained driver to drive. When we got to the top - wow wow wow. Beautiful views of Salsipuedes Bay. We had to walk along the side of the restaurant to get in. For food we got a oaxacan cheese taco, fish and chips with the catch of the day, and a crepe for dessert. For drinks we got a carajillo and a non alcoholic beverage. Everything was great however my favorite bite was the freshly fried fish and chips. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall, we spent around 1800 MXN and had a great time. Beautiful views with good food. Definitely worth checking out once.

Ultramarino is a fun bar! I ordered the mango mojito, and it was delicious. Best mojito I've had!…read moreThey have plenty of other flavors and unique drinks as well. Service was great. Depending on the day, it looks like they have room for live shows and performances in the back! Overall, I had a fun time here. I just wish I had ordered an oyster shooter when I was here, since they're known for them!

Was looking forward to craft cocktails at ultramarine. Sad to see it closed. Try the cocktail bar…read moreupstairs from Cantina Housong's instead.

Wet Willy's of America has a spin off chain as of new, it's dirtier and the people start getting in…read morearound 10, by 12 it's packed, 50 peso bottled beer, fair for the area. Very safe, bar tenders are super nice, it's a stop on the strip worth taking just for the super strong alcoholic slushy.

I only went there once but the. Daquiris are delicious they had 10 flavors. And the place is cool…read more They have a. DJ. There and big mugs of beer service is good and good location downtown. Ensenada. Owner is a friend of mine. Tell ivan. Lenny sent you You be glad you stop by i give it. 4 stars there pizza served mostly finger food

*We will return to update this review until further notice…read more As of now, we have yet to experience the meal. However the front desk personnel let's just say I will leave this here until further notice.

This place has amazing views and even better food! everything we ate was delicious and cooked to…read moreperfection. My vegetarian pasta filled with veggies, my husbands steak was juicy and my son's fish was battered in the best way possible! Tasty and crunchy The service was super friendly, we felt welcome even with a young child! Everyone should try this place, there's something for everyone

This was a great experience and I think it was worth it. You learn about the lavender around and…read moremake your own bunch of lavender. The lady leading us was very friendly and funny. Lots of great photo opportunities. We had a lavender panna cotta and lavender drink. Also the sunset was amazing there

If you ever come to VDG, make sure you make a pit stop here. They're a relatively small lavender…read morefield, but it's gorgeous! Even more beautiful just right before sunset. We tried a lavender spritzer and it was amazing. They also have lavender ice cream, soaps, lotions, and more. This place is in the same area as Kings and Queen Cantina and Rondo del Valle, so you can get some bites, drink some wine, and head over to see the lavender field. This place would be great for large parties and events as well.

This is a classy speakeasy style bar hidden in the Oryx restaurant. The vibe is classic speakeasy,…read morehigh style but comfortable for sure. The cocktail menu is interesting and full of lots of delicious options. My cocktail was made to perfection and our service was on point. We came in late one night so there was plenty of seating, but typically it's reservation only, so be sure and make a Resy if you want to make sure you can get in. Tijuana is full of hidden gems like this and Nortico is a welcome addition. Get off Revolution and check this spot out!

Small, intimate, comfortable speakeasy with extremely friendly staff. Renee was brilliant! She…read moretaught me about all the different spirits that Mexico manufactures (other than the well known spirits of Tequila and Mezcal) and knew how to showcase the unique spirits of Mexico with cocktails that really leverage these spirits. She recommended a milk punch cocktail that incorporated Sotol, which is kind of like tequila but instead of fermenting agave, it ferments Dasylirion and is made only in Chihuahua. Then she recommended a cocktail that leverages a Mexican produced corn liquor in a Negroni but with gin subbed with mezcal. Both of these cocktails are bartenders choice and not on the menu, but the fact that they can execute such innovative cocktails so we'll speaks to the level of dedication bartenders at this bar have. Renee even gave pointers as to where I might be able to buy some of the bottles they use and for a few other bars of similar caliber to visit nearby. Instead of ending my trip at Nortico as previously planned, she helped me find a really cool new bar in Tijuana! Highly recommend.

Came here last night to enjoy the night casually. The…read morecocktails were awesome. I had the Mezcal & Jamaica. It was delicious. The service was spot on. I was kind of impressed with the efficiency. The menu for food wasn't too extensive. We ordered a pizza and some wings. The food was not very impressive. That was the only down to be honest. They played live music which was a good touch (a little loud) but good music. Overall we enjoyed our selves.

They have this special kind of pizza. And the best beer…read more Live music. Great service Local bar

Stopped in here for some tacos before going back to the cruise ship. Great friendly service and…read moreyummy tacos. I had the carne asada with cheese and fish taco. Aguachile was good as well but wished it was more spicy. Had the whole fried fish as well which was good.

Best cocktel de camarón en todo el mundo! Enserio. I'm so…read morepicky about my shrimp cocktails and I've been all over the world and was very surprised to find this simple looking restaurant has fresh delicious agua chile style shrimp and shrimp cocktails that I travel here twice a year looking forward to it. Muy bonita presentacion con servicio attentivo y amable, y mas k todo al estillo cierto mexicano. Tourists beware, if your looking for a few shrimps in ketchup and veggies this is not the place, the shrimp is straight from the ocean daily, cooked for only a few minutes in lime juice and the dish is less thick than what is usually served but is packed with flavor. M

amazing stay! adjacent to the marina so the views were great. the room was huge! we ate…read morebreakfast and two dinners here and it was so tasty. staff friendly. as we were leaving we were offered a future booking package and we jumped on it. will be back.

This is NOT a 4.5 star hotel--try 3 at best. I paid for a…read morejunior suite with an ocean view and found a dated bathroom with broken shower tile and floor tile "fixed" with smeared plaster. Tub was dirty and the stopper didn't work. It was spacious but felt very old and not at all representative of the price point value they advertised. Worst of all, the pillows were uncomfortable and the bed was right behind a thin wall of the high traffic hallway, so I woke up every hour to someone loudly hollering in the hallway. The next morning I nicely explained the noise level and they moved me to another room that had a renovated bathroom and best of all--the bed wasn't on the hallway side. I slept well until construction woke me up at 8:30AM, but that's understandable. I still wouldn't say it changed my mind about the hotel: the hot tub jets don't work, the customer service isn't great (I asked multiple staff members questions and they made a stumped face, left me hanging to find another member and ask them, and then come back to shrug. A "one moment please" goes a long way even if you don't know). The facilities are very dated in general and the only highlight was the tennis court. All in all, it seems like an Airbnb has better value in Ensenada.

I used to visit Cuatro Cuatros years ago and finally made it back to the property for the first…read moretime in forever to check out their newer restaurant, Tahona. Worth every mile of the drive. The setting alone is reason enough to go. You're dining outside in an agave field under century-old oak trees, with wooden boats scattered around and a mezcal tasting room right next door. It's one of those places where you look around and think "how is this real?" The service was super friendly and warm, which just added to the whole laid back Baja vibe. For wine they keep it simple: one red, one white, one rosé. No 12-page list to stress over, just easy and delicious. I respect it. The guacamole comes topped with chapulines and if you haven't had it that way yet, you're honestly missing out. That little crunch changes everything. Now, the cauliflower tacos. I need to talk about the cauliflower tacos. I'm still thinking about them. I will be back specifically for them. And do yourself a favor and ask your server about the speakeasy before you leave because it's worth it and you don't want to kick yourself later for missing it. Tahona is a total gem and one of the most unique dining experiences in Baja.

Jose was awesome he gave a lot of history tequila, mezcal and the secrets of the culture. This is a…read moremust visit anytime and very beautiful land to view the vineyards. Cheers and enjoy!