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La Doña

5.0 (5 reviews)
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Long wait but the food is awesome and they young staff is great , the cocktails and ceviche tostada's are very tasty

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La Cevichería Oyster Bar

La Cevichería Oyster Bar

(96 reviews)

Our FAVORITE place when in Ensenada is La Cevicheria. We have been visiting for a couple of years…read morenow and its still a standout in service and menu items. Never too busy even in the afternoon - they have plenty of tables outside and inside. We walk from the cruise ship terminal and its only about 15 minutes. No need to take the $4 per person shuttle if you are able to walk. They first seat you and bring out 4 different salsas/dips with tostadas that are so light and salty and crispy. The servers are awesome, they are quick and always come around to check on us. We speak some Spanish, but they are happy to speak English as needed! Unfortunateley there is only 1 bathroom, that's the only drawback. We normally get the regular oysters, the baked oysters, fish tacos and ceviche. Always delicious and such a great price! A dozen oysters is only $12. And they are large, not the mini versions in Cali. Unheard of in the states, so we ONLY get oysters in Mexico haha. This time we tried the Keto Taco - OMG so good, and now a new favorite. It's large and made of toasty cheese with fish and veggies inside. This time we got the shrimp ceviche and the large chunks of fresh shrimp are so darn good. Put some mayonesa on the tostada and then some ceviche, then some hot sauce and WOW! The limes they give are so juicy and ripe. We love their sangria, large portions and various flavors. Till next time!

While down here from the booze cruise, our group stopped by this place for some fish tacos and boy…read morethey lived up to our expectations! They have plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. We got 2 types of ceviche per our server's recommendations, both were fire. I got 3 types of tacos, 2 were amazing but the 3rd one with octopus wasn't good, a little too chewy for my liking and there wasn't a lot of flavor. But the other two tacos were amazing, can't replicate anything like that back home. Overall great place, will come back down here any time I'm in Ensenada

La Cocedora de Langosta - Oyster agua chile

La Cocedora de Langosta

(92 reviews)

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Best seafood restaurant in Ensenada. Call the lobster play it was the best thing I've ever had. Way…read morebetter than American any other place I've had in Mexico. The service was top-notch. The restaurant was clean 10 out of 10 stars would recommend.

Ensenada. The tide dragged our vessel toward the coast as if compelled by ancient…read morepact--barnacle-bound and whisper-wrapped. My fellowship, a cluster of mere mortals with taste far keener than foresight, insisted we seek a place foretold in gustatory prophecy: La Cocedora de Langosta. I assented, though the sea had begun to speak again. A cruel trick of salt and memory. We arrived. The lobster was not served--it presented itself. Shell split like prophecy fulfilled, meat steaming with tales older than Atlantis. The ceviche? Lime and fire in perfect alchemy. It hissed in my mouth like the last words of a betrayed siren. A whole fish, fried until its soul ascended, left bones so clean they could be used in ritual. Angels wept; I salted accordingly. The risotto arrived next, not on a plate but in a chalice. Each bite stirred marrow and memory, comfort and command. My sea legs stood straighter. My resolve thickened. Libations flowed--freely, fervently, faultlessly. The chalice refilled itself (or perhaps the staff were trained in illusion and replenishment). Laughter, clinking glass, and something close to joy dared to rise. Staff were keen-eyed adepts, operating with the grace of trained familiars. The atmosphere carried hints of volcanic enchantment and citrus optimism. Barry the Brave Muffin Baker--my misguided nemesis-ally--might have found peace here. Or at least, a decent aioli. Verdict: A rare convergence of flesh, flavor, and fate. Five stars scorched upon the firmament by my hand. I may never return. But that's only because the enchantment forbade it.

Muelle 3 - Beer & gin

Muelle 3

(125 reviews)

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Excelent food and great ambiance! You MUST make a…read morereservation or risk not making it. Service is excellent too. Wine selection is limited but very good

While walking on the Malecon, we checked if Muelle3 has room for 4 hungry guests and fortunately,…read moreonly one table was occupied. The last time my friends attempted to eat here, the restaurant was full and it will take at least a 30 minute wait to get seated. Today, the 21st of November was our lucky day as we were craving the freshest ceviche Ensenada has to offer and experiencce the five star rating Muelle 3 was known for. Our party of 4 chose to sit outside to eat lunch on this cool, cloudy Friday afternoon and be exposed to the sights and sounds of this busy commercial and fishing port. Within minutes of getting settled, our free appetizer - Tortilla Espanola and a plate full of lemon & lime slices with an oyster shell-full of sea salt and chili powder occupied the center of our table. Then came the Ceviche de la casa. A winner in my book of ceviches! Plus a coaster-sized, fresh off the pan tortilla chips gave it a unique serving style. We had to order another bowl of tortillas because eating ceviche without it just won't be the same. The Calamar frito were perefectly breaded, without excess flour and grease in every bite. Another winner! Last but not the least is the Pasta de Mar with the clams of different sizes and pre-cut scallops in the their shell. Muy Delicioso! More hungry patrons started arriving and we still got prompt service. I will make it a point to grab a satisfying seafood dish or two here the next time I visit Ensenada whether by car or by cruise ship.

Tacos Fénix - Tacos featuring horchata

Tacos Fénix

(287 reviews)

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Tacos Fénix has absolutely delicious and crispy tacos that are a must try when in Ensenada!…read more They only come in Shrimp and Fish but both are so darn good. Plus for 2 shrimp tacos and 2 fish tacos it was only $10 usd. If you don't have cash in pesos, they also do take Apple Pay. When we went they had a crazy long line, I think we waited about 30 minutes in sun to order. However once you get to the front of the line, it's a super quick process with food ready to go. Once you get your tacos, you then scurry to put on whatever toppings and salsas you like. There are only a couple of tables and they were very full & busy when we were there so we took our tacos to the nearby river to eat. A lot of people stand around and just eat there. There was a father & son singing for pesos while we were there, too. Spanish is preferred but they can do English, as well. If you are coming from the cruise port, it's about a 20 minute easy walk.

Just do yourself a favor if you're anywhere near Ensenada or Valle de Guadalupe: stop at this…read morelittle street stand for their fish and shrimp tacos. Hands down the best fish tacos I've ever had. I'm already annoyed knowing nothing back home is going to compare. The fish is fried PERFECTLY *drool* It's a true street setup, so grab a stack of napkins and eat in your car like a normal, happy mess. Tip: pick up some ice-cold drinks to go with it. Next time I'm grabbing an iced latte before this taco stop, seems like the right kind of life choice to counteract the ensuing food coma

Restaurante Sabina - Fish Taco

Restaurante Sabina

(85 reviews)

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Great spot for seafood tostadas if you want to sit down and have drinks with it. If you want just…read morefood and a faster experience, I'd suggest going to the cart across the street which serves the same food. Sidenote, I got the Spanish menu understanding little Spanish so it was fun ordering "blind" and letting the taste buds fully explore flavors! Erizo Con Almeja: had a real ocean taste to it not sure if it had uni, very umami too Singapur: my personal favorite, almost like poke since the creaminess of the white sauce complimented the fish very well Marianne Premium: high quality tuna really shows out and is balanced nicely with the avocado Cachanilla: almost had a ginger spice to it, very refreshing and juicy Definitely a must have in Ensenada but try to go before 11 since the wait can get long if you want to sit in!

Restaurante Sabina is an absolute must in Ensenada! We tried the fish taco and the norteño taco,…read moreand both were outstanding--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. Easily some of the best tacos we had on our trip. The drinks were just as impressive. The strawberry margarita was refreshing and well balanced, and the vampirín was exceptional and packed with flavor. What really elevated the experience was our waiter. He was very knowledgeable, spoke some English, and did an amazing job guiding us toward the best food and drinks. The service was warm, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. Fantastic food, great drinks, and excellent service. We'll definitely be back if we are in Ensenada!

El Güero Mariscos

El Güero Mariscos

(47 reviews)

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Omg I love Mariscos and this spot did not disappoint. It's a small vendor posted outside on the…read morestreet with a bunch of guys, basically in an assembly line, slanging seafood. The long lines meant - it was so good and worth the wait. Honestly, it wasn't too long. My friend and I ordered 1 tostada each. She got the aguachiles and I the Guera. Great portions packed with flavor. I went back for oysters, which they shuck right in front of you. There were so many chile bottles to choose from. They also had some dark "crack" sauce that I chose to put on. I'm no sabo so I no sabo what the salsa was but it was delicious. Spicy, tangy, umami. Muyyyy ricooooo

During our first cruise stop in Ensenada while walking back from our lunch stop back to the ship,…read morewe noticed the large crowds gathered around El Guero Mariscos. Thus we made a point to stop by for food during our second cruise stop in Ensenada, 4 days later. We discovered the large crowds were not in line waiting, but were instead enjoying their ceviche and other cold seafood while standing up. It made for a festive atmosphere, definitely ramping up the enjoyment of really great tasting seafood. The food stall is located facing the main road of Ensenada (walking distance from the cruise port) and is separated into two parts: the front serving seafood tostadas and the back serving cocktails and aquachiles. Each had different lines, with a common guy accepting payment after delivery. They have been doing this for a while (1981?) and things are efficient. I wanted one thing, which was the mixed cocktail with all the seafood available (campechano, a word I've come to love since moving to the LA area). They have 4 sizes from chico ($105) to jumbo ($360). The seafood mix is diced together ahead of time to save on time, and are mostly diced pretty fine. The mix is prepared fresh though, and was ready in about a minute. It was excellent, refreshing and just the right amount for me. I had wanted to try the seafood cocktail again from La Guerrerense (another nearby famous seafood stand), so that was our first stop during our second visit to Ensenada in 5 days. We then visited other sites in the area, saving El Guero for the end before we headed back to the ship. As expected the cocktail from Guerrerense was very good, but this version from El Guero was even better....better selection of seafood, and more finely mixed to give a better representation of the different textures of the freshness. That would make it the best seafood cocktail I've ever enjoyed.

La Doña - seafood - Updated May 2026

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