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    La Chispa

    4.7 (26 reviews)
    InexpensiveTacos
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Bryce C.

    So good. I think I ate 10 pounds of tacos they were so good. I've never been down to Ensenada so I imagined a bajillion taco places. Well that's actually the case. But it ranges from super commercial 'papas & beer' to the taco truck outside the bar. This place may look 'hole in the wall' but it's fantastic, relatively quick, and they're super friendly. Plus all the sides available rocks. They make a simple and awesome carne taco or burrito, you add your extras if you want em.

    The order bar from the dining area.
    Crys H.

    Delicious, fresh carne asada tacos on fresh tortillas. They have lots of toppings, onions, radish, cilantro, crazy spicy salsas and roasted chiles. Service is prompt. This place has been around since 1982 and is a local favorite I bet. Cheap too!

    Peter M.

    Place was amazing! We loved everything and Oscar and his mom and I think grandma were wonderful! Oscar speaks perfect English and is so friendly. You can't go wrong with anything. The menu is simple but that makes it good and easy to choose from! Muy Deliscioso!!! Thank you Oscar, me, my wife and son lived the food!

    The best tacos, burritos, quesadillas!!!
    Andrew B.

    Like they say, if you're going to do one thing.... Do it the best!! They only offer carne asada and its the best. The wife and I come every time we're in town and even drive down just for them.

    Ron W.

    This is usually my first stop in Ensenada. Order your taco(s), plenty of fresh condiments and salsa. Their red salsa is ridiculously good. I compliment my tacos with the oregano seasoned onions and cilantro.

    Patty P.

    The Asada tacos de harina were delicious! All the side fixings were good as well, the roasted jalapeños with lemon were full of flavor! My son who is not a fan of tacos ended up really liking them due to the flour tortilla. I highly recommend this spot, there's plenty of parking in the back and it's just a bit off from the main area in Ensenada but not too far inland.

    Always great Carne Assda at LA Chispa.

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    4 years ago

    My girlfriend was craving carne asada tacos so we ended up here. The tacos were ok. I wouldn't go out of my way for this spot again.

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    8 years ago

    One of the local favorite great flower Asada tacos don't forget to ask for the tacó queso it's a must

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    8 years ago

    Delicious food! Excellent service, if you are in ensenada you have to try their HUGE burritos

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    There are onions, pickled onions, cilantro limes, radishes and it's all freshly sliced and ready to go.

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    Tacos Fénix - Tacos featuring horchata

    Tacos Fénix

    4.8(296 reviews)
    1.1 km
    $

    If you're looking for the best fish and shrimp tacos in Ensenada, Tacos Fénix is a must-visit! The…read morethree ladies working the stand were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and hardworking. They made us feel right at home and even chatted with us while we were enjoying our meal, which made the experience even more special. The fish and shrimp tacos were absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The service was fast, the stand was very clean, and all of the toppings and condiments were fresh and well maintained. You can really tell they take pride in what they do. Great food, excellent service, and a warm, family-like atmosphere. I highly recommend Tacos Fénix to anyone visiting Ensenada. If you want amazing fish and shrimp tacos, this is the place to go! Do not get confused with the location a block away from there the building I am referring to the food stand with the lovely ladies

    If you're looking for the best fish and shrimp tacos in Ensenada, Tacos Fénix is a must-visit! The…read morethree ladies working the stand were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and hardworking. They made us feel right at home and even chatted with us while we were enjoying our meal, which made the experience even more special. The fish and shrimp tacos were absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The service was fast, the stand was very clean, and all of the toppings and condiments were fresh and well maintained. You can really tell they take pride in what they do. Great food, excellent service, and a warm, family-like atmosphere. I highly recommend Tacos Fénix to anyone visiting Ensenada. If you want amazing fish and shrimp tacos, this is the place to go!

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    Tacos Fénix - How it stared ...( fish & shrimp tacos featuring horchata in the background)

    How it stared ...( fish & shrimp tacos featuring horchata in the background)

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    Tequeria El Trailero Reforma - Taco de Adobada

    Tequeria El Trailero Reforma

    4.7(49 reviews)
    2.4 km
    $

    We came here during our city tour during on our Ensenada stop on our cruise and I'm glad he took us…read morehere as it was super delicious. We showed up in the afternoon and there were only a few people here. Our tour guide told us this was his favorite spot and that we had to try them, so we told him we were down to give it a try. We got a bunch of tacos to give all the meats a try, but the stand outs were by far the fish tacos and my Mulita of Carne Asada. My wife also got a Chorizo taco and she said it was really delicious. They bring the tacos out to you with all the sauces, and they are for sure all made fresh. You can taste the freshness. On top of that you can't beat the price. The workers are also all super nice. Just a heads up it's not right on the Main Street where most tours or cruise ships lead you but if you can get a ride or have someone take you here I highly recommend you come try this place out.

    This spot exceeded expectations. On the drive from Ensenada to Tecate, this was in the perfect spot…read moreright before transferring highways. There was plenty of parking at the Smart and Final next door, and this is a great spot with plenty of seating for groups of 4. The pescado tacos here are to die for but my favorite was definitely the camarón taco . They give you generous portions of the pickled red onion and salsas on the side, so load up your tacos! My mouth is salivating thinking about this spot. The jalepenos were incredibly spicy though, so pick up a horchata from their drink fridge to cool down your tongue!

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    Berrian taco

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    Al Pastor taco

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    La Comadre Taquería - Tortillas

    La Comadre Taquería

    4.7(55 reviews)
    2.2 km
    $

    While all the cruise ship passengers are getting their drink on at Papas & Beer (we started there)…read moresave your appetite and head a block away to La Comadre for some of the best tacos you'll ever have. It's not hard to find, but unlike so any other options, it's not loud or flashy. We weren't ushered in by some guy on the street promising "the best" of anything. It's small, but clean.. you order at the counter.. my wife and I were the only gringos in there, and we don't speak Spanish. We were quickly presented with a sample plate of all the meats available for their tacos. The wife and I each got a Birria taco and I also got a chicken taco with some of the best Mole sauce I've ever had. They had a table set up in back with all the fixings and salsas you could ask for and the tacos came with beans and rice. We grabbed a bottle of water from the cooler, and the whole meal came to $13 with a tip!!! I mean, that's an unbelievable value for your money. The tacos were incredible. The beans and rice were delicious and the corn tortillas were homemade and some of the best we've ever had. The wife and I often use Yelp! to find places exactly like this, and once again, it did not disappoint. If you're in Ensenada do yourself a favor and skip all the hype spots and go find this place for some amazing food at incredible prices!!

    Visited here for my 30th birthday, and hands down was the best tacos I've ever had! I love the…read moreenvironment, the friendly staff, and overall just good vibes!

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    La Comadre Taquería - Full view of the Restaurant

    Full view of the Restaurant

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    Authentic ceramic

    La Comadre Taquería - Carne asada with rice and beans

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    Carne asada with rice and beans

    El Chente - Three fish tacos and accompaniments

    El Chente

    4.5(25 reviews)
    1.5 km

    Absolutely loooove this place!! Not very often you find a spot where everyone enjoys the food!…read more10/10 recommend. They have so many options to choose from and everything we had was delicious! We legit can't wait to go back and get more food from here. This spot will definitely be one of our go to places when visiting Ensenada. They have some seating outside and inside, only thing for inside is that it is Smokey since they are cooking right there. That's how you know it's fresh!

    We always come to Ensenada from our Royal Carribean cruise and have been wanting to try this spot…read morefor awhile. Yummy stuff, their fish tacos were delicious. We got beef asada and fried fish pescado. I believe it was only $2.50 per taco so not the cheapest but definitely by far the most affordable and yummy in the touristy area. It's a perfect walkable distance from the cruise port. You can pay USD cash and it shows on their payment terminal the conversion. I don't know how to double check if the conversion was 100% accurate but just from a little google go the current conversion and counting out how many tacos we ordered, everything seemed to check out!! They have tables for you to sit at inside but open facing so you're covered from the sun/rain. It comes with 3 different salsas, bowl of limes, and my favorite part is the grilled jalapeño and green onions - omg so good! I'll definitely be coming back if I'm in town. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the Asada just needed more flavor and not as cooked. I prefer a juicy medium Asada but I know that that's not how it's always eaten, just wish there was more flavor. Coming from Arizona I fortunately get to eat a lot of amazing Mexican food!

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    El Chente - Tripa tacos . Fish taco and toppings . This place was a good local

    Tripa tacos . Fish taco and toppings . This place was a good local

    El Chente - Exterior, December 2022

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