Absolutely the best restaurant in Ensenada. Love the guacamole made to our liking at our table. Margaritas are so good and the meat is cooked to perfection. Staff are so welcoming and provide excellent service. 10 stars plus read more

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We recently gave this restaurant a try and so far this is by far one of the best in Ensenada. My husband had the suckling pig which was so tender and tasty, I had the chicken mole which was delicious the mole was perfectly seasoned not too sweet or to spicy just nicely done with perfect amount of of both. We also had the Bone marrow which were so large and generous! Wow the grilled flavor was too die for! Can't wait to go back and try more on our next visit read more

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Went to La Hoguera yesterday. That address on Yelp had not been updated since they moved in March of 2025. The new location is beautiful. We went on a rainy night and still everything was wonderful. They are very family friendly. Even have a separate play area. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The service was outstanding. Elias was our server. He was great. The steaks were first rate. They make the salsa and guacamole made to order at the table side. read more

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Came with a party of 7 and 3 is them were kids. They loved the playground. There is plenty of room for large parties. Food is delicious and service was kind. I arrived HANGRY and left with with a big SMILE on my face. Would highly recommend when visiting Ensenada. read more

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Amazing Food, excellent service and Reasonable prices. the Tri-fecta! I would recommend this restaurant to everyone read more

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This restaurant has excellent food and great service. I totally recommend dining there. Don't miss a great experience.

The food was ok. To expensive for what it is. The cuts of meat are decent but not worth the cost. I would not return.

Doesn't look like much from the front. We almost didn't stop. So glad that we did! The Tortillas are freshly made with every order. They are warm and tasty. I feel silly getting so excited about beans. They were incredibly good. I wish I could recreate them. The marrow on Tortillas with a little salt and lime are so good. The queso was creamy and flavorful. I would have skipped the chorizo, I liked the cheese all by itself. The steak was perfectly cooked, great flavor. My daughter and I agree that is one of the best meals we've ever had. read more

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We had delicious food and great service here! It's a fun vibe with live music and the back outside area was nice and colorful. We had the fajitas tacos and it was so delicious and A LOT of food, we had to take it home. They also made fresh salsa right in front of you that was so delicious. Guacamole was good but was very small and tasted not as fresh. But everything else was wonderful read more

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3.5 stars... Table side salsa made to your liking as you are seated, ours turned out a bit sweet, but you can ask them to alter if you need more heat! Ordered the skirt steak...a huge mound of meat on top of a huge mound of vegetables...I couldn't even finish half of it! This would have been rated higher but it had a huge piece of tendon that ran through half the meat, and it was slightly over cooked. Good Mexican beer selection and the staff was friendly..also, it is across the street from the holiday inn express, so bonus! Ambiance is party casita, staff was friendly, and prices were a bit above expected for season and location. read more

La Hoguera - Skirt steak...2 can eat this for sure! Huuuuuge! - Mexican Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

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Good customer service, very relaxed patio atmosphere. The food quality was great overall but the drinks were not what I expected, somewhat weak. You will do better with a bottle of wine or beer. read more

Steaks were unevenly & improperly cooked - if we even got the different doneness each of us ordered. Neither of us or the waiter was certain. They were also totally unseasoned. The waiter forgot the beans we ordered. Queso fundido & mashed potatoes were delish! Only a block and a half from the arroyo - I was swatting mosquitoes the whole time. Not recommended. read more

La Hoguera - Outdoor dining, bar & kitchen. - Mexican Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

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It's like home. My husband had the T-bone steak. I had the. Chicken in Mole. Oh my goodness- never had such awesome tasting mole anywhere else. This place is a hidden gem. Try not to forgo this restaurant- it is amazing. The service is also wonderful. The temperature in August was cool and dry. Sitting in the courtyard is a must. Ambiance is very homey. read more

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This restaurant is such an amazing experience while in Ensenada. The food is delicious and I love their tableside made guacamole and salsa. The meats are fresh and juicy and you really can't go wrong with any option on the menu. Parking can be a little rough since there is only a small parking lot next to the establishment or street parking. Don't let that discourage you though! The food is totally worth it! The staff is friendly and the service is quick. If you are looking for delicious food and a unique experience definitely make a visit to La Hoguera! read more

Had one of the best Prime Ribs I've had in my life at this place. The meat was tasty and cooked to perfection (3/4s slightly pink inside) and the veggies were cooked just as perfectly. The fresh salsa made right by your table was great. The rest of my party enjoyed flank stake and octopus and we also tried the Tetano. read more

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Great food and service. I would assume waiters would know English more since it's a tourist spot but no worries, my high school level Spanish can work overtime . Very cute restaurant, love the outdoor sittings and outdoor grill they have read more

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Unbelievably Fantastic Food!! The ambience is fun and inviting, the staff are great, the drinks are great, AND the food is fantastic! Table-side fresh made SALSA that is likely the best in the World! We shared the "Parilladas Familiares"!! Look at pictures to believe read more

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I am very close to saying this has been one of the best food experiences of my life. I can't wait to come back to Ensenada just to run to this restaurant. They prepare the salsa right in front of you, and it's very tasty. My husband and I ordered the corn chowder soup and ended up ordering a third bowl because the flavor was incredible. For our main entrees, we had the pork crocante and the asada steak. Both were exquisito and delicious. Don't miss this gem in Ensenada. They will not disappoint you. read more

La Hoguera - Asada steak! - Mexican Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

The service was slow and we were the first people there. They also gave us a "new" menu with higher prices then what's outside on the sign. Charged us 1200 pesos( 16 -1 exchange) for the meat fajitas. Outside menu said 950. When I questioned it they said oh that's our old prices. Food overall was just ok, definitely not worth the price! We got the meat and chicken plate(feeds 3-4) comes with beans, added a side of guacamole, one margarita, one soda and two beers for $98. Definitely not coming back! read more

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Terrible service lmfao, confused why this place has any good reviews but not too many have photos so can't trust them all. Came here and ordered drink about ten minutes into waiting. The tables around us had salsa being made for them and we continued to ask how to get that done for our complimentary chips and they all seemed confused one guy even said they only got one cart but we seen about two more at other tables. About another 15 minutes and our serve came and took our order we had to ask again for our salsa and he told us to wait so we did an it never came. Another 10 minutes maybe even 15 and the server came and told us they don't have anymore chilles nogados. We divided to leave considering half of what we wanted wasn't available to order along with the beef bone marrow, guacamole for chips or even diet cococola. He mentioned it's cause it's a Sunday? We sat and waited a for sure 30 minutes for no salsa and to be told they have a very limited menu. Very chill and relaxed location unfortunately there's so many other nice places around that it doesn't make sense to chose a limited menu restaurant. Very limited menu read more

Horrible service. Food took almost an hour to be ready and we were literally the only ones in there ‍ we had hangry kids. The food is over priced and not good. The one great thing was the table salsa they make for you. Also, we ordered chicken tenders and fries for the kids and it tasted like fish! Which makes us think they fried it in the same oil they use for fish. Not only is that gross but dangerous if someone has a food allergy. ! Definitely will never be back here. read more

Sebastian, our salsa specialist made our salsa perfectly! Medium spicy and he also made a great recommendation on food. I ended up ordering the grilled octopus (pulpo azado). The dish came with home made tortillas (I went with corn tortillas), a side of guacamole, and a regular coke. Great ambiance, great food, and great customer service. Would definitely visit again. read more

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The food was AMAZING!!! The salsa made at your table was a perfect touch! We loved every bite! read more

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Riquisima toda la comida! Muy bueno cortes de carne! y siempre tienen chiles enogada todo el ano! Excelente servicio y ambiete muy familiar! La salsa molcajete hecha en tu propia mesa!!' Eunice nos preparo una salsa de molcajete deliciosa!! Recomendado al 100%!! read more

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Service was great. The food was ok. My ribeye was super hard , the salsa was amazing. My husband ordered a different steak and it was pretty good. My sangria was ok. Probably wouldn't go back to this place read more

La Hoguera - Mexican Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

So this place hit me like a left hook I didn't see coming. Wow! The flavors were really on another level. Ensenada has a reputation as a foodie Mecca, and this meal definitely showed why. The restaurant features a beautiful outdoor hardwood-fired grill fed by a roasting clay oven, where everything is prepared fresh to order, including tortillas! Amazing doesn't even begin to cover it. We started out with the queso fundido covered with chorizo, freshly made corn and flour tortillas, and this unbelievably delicious hand-made salsa that had been prepared tableside moments earlier. The combination of flavors was so delicious it made me pause for a moment to just enjoy the beauty of life. Who knew that flavors could bring such joy? And the emotional rollercoaster didn't stop with the first course. We ordered the steak grill combo that was served with four cuts of beef (ribeye, tbone, flank, and something else) on its own mini grill with hot coals in the bottom. The meat was incredibly tender and delicious. It paired so well with the fresh tortillas and salsa! My only regret was eating so many chips early on, running out of stomach space. Did I mention the meat came with a vegetable platter that had all kinds of wonderful squash, peppers, and potatoes, including this wonderful fluffed butter sauce that was was literally like icing on the cake. Overall this was in my top 10 dining experiences ever. We came here twice over our long weekend trip and next time we are in Ensenada, we will definitely be coming back. Five solid stars! read more

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Excelente comida Buen servicio Con música de trío Salsa de molcajete Todo excelente, lo único que cambiaría sería que los ingredientes para la salsa de molcajete estuvieran calientes, recién preparados read more

La Hoguera - Tequila bandera - Mexican Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

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Came out to Mexico for vacation and found La Hoguera. There service and food was amazing I would recommend them to anyone looking for delicious food read more

La Hoguera - Bar - Mexican Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

The food quality is amazing. The meat cooked in the wood and their table side salsa adds to the overall ambience of the restaurant experience. Customer service is superb and they are very attentive. This is definitely a spot I will come back for especially for their meats. read more

Nice place to grab some carne and have an experience. Everything was great but the star of the show was definitely the tortillas and frijoles. I couldn't stop. Would return just for that. Great service and the atmosphere was fun with music. Was a little Smokey but nothing a breeze wouldn't cure. There is even a tiny play area in the front for the little ones. read more

Omg ,Talk about a great meal ! we found this place on yelp while out there and this places was so delicious they made a Salsa right in front of us with a Molcajete which blow my mind right away ! We order the Queso fundido and Tuétano as starters and both were amazing ! I we all got different things but everything was so good ! I order a tray with chicken and veggies and I had no left overs Thank you for the great food and the service ! Hands down read more

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We are staying at the Holiday Inn across the street so we decided to check out the place based from yelp's reviews. They are open Christmas Eve and only few diners were there. There's mariachi band playing but they left early. The food was authentic and full of flavors. The servings are generous. We ordered the bone marrow and guacamole with chicharon for appetizer, we were full by the time we had the grilled meat platter. What a wonderful place to experience authentic ambience and cuisine! read more

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We enjoy weekend dinners here for the live music and the ambiance. But above that, the food is also great, we always get the guacamole that's made fresh at your table and the bone marrow is some of the best we've had. read more

Was looking for a place to have our one year anniversary and La Hoguera did not dissapoint! The margararitas were strong and tasty. We had an empanada and guacamole as appetizers, at first glance the empanadas seemed burned, but they were delighfully flaky and flavorsome. We each ordered the prime rib, she ordered hers well done and I ordered mine medium rare. Both were cooked perfectly as we wanted. The roasted potatoes were definitely a highlight! Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They also had a lady making fresh homemade flour tortillas. It was a lot of food, they ended up boxing up the left overs and even let us take the salsa they made us. Will be coming here regularly! read more

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I had the pleasure of eating here yesterday. Our server was Beatriz. She did a wonderful job of taking care of us. Food was tasty, generous portions and decent prices. There "Tamarind Mezcalito" was excellent! Anyway, I will visit again soon! read more

La Hoguera - Arrachera Parrillada and the salsa they prepared at the table was delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

I have been to lots and lots of steak, meat, bbq, grill, type of restaurants. La Hoguera was a very pleasant surprise. We ordered a little bit of everything and nothing disappointing to say. Food is excellent. Prices are not bad. Service could be a little better, but over all a great place for dinner with family or friends. The live music was a nice touch to the dinner experience. read more

La Hoguera - Ribeye. Tamarindo margaritas. - Mexican Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

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This is a place that's been on my list to try for years. We finally tried it, and it was a bit disappointing. We ordered the lechón and the arrachera tampiqueña. The portions we quite small. The lechón seemed not super fresh because the skin was rubbery, not crisp. Also it had a sort of weird gamey flavor. The arrachera was ok. It was not very seasoned but slightly better than the lechón. You'll find better arrachera at just about any taqueria. They gave us salsa and chips before the food came out. We finished it so we didn't have salsa with the dinner. It was a good salsa though that they prepared table side. The best part of both meals was the enmolada that came with the arrachera. The service was ok. Not the best but not horrible either. I can really complain. The restaurant is very cold inside, so be aware if you plan to visit in the winter. It was not busy. In fact when we walked in there didn't seem to be any workers there. We walked to the back patio where we met up with a waiter who sat us at a table inside. Honestly, I was bummed out that this was our last meal here before we head home. It was also the most expensive meal of our trip by far, and the least enjoyable. read more

Let me start off by saying that I was skeptical about the food. Another Mexican restaurant....but this isn't just another Mexican restaurant. It's authentic. Grilled over charcoal. They start off by making salsa right in front of you... for those of you who don't know how to make salsa. (by those, I mean myself) lol We sat in the back outdoor seating area at night right in front of the fresh made torillas. The food, was esquisite! I got the "atun marinado" with potatoes and veggies.........THE BEST TUNA IVE EVER HAD, AND THE POTATOES ...... SIMPLY WOW. My husband got the "Chamorro de res". Let me just add that he's a picky ass eater. Lol he loved his plate as well. The refried beans were so yummy........(I'm a bean lover. ) Overall we had a great experience with a very informative waiter. Super friendly guy! We know where to go when we come back. read more

La Hoguera - Mexican Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

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We went with a bit of trepidation tonight , Sunday night, as per some reviews saying they received poor service and Sundays were bad. We wanted a meal somewhere in between too fancy and too casual. This hit the spot! We just got home from our fantastic meal there on a Sunday night and the service and the food were both incredible. The table side salsa verde was the best salsa we've had in our long weekend here. We had the grilled octopus and the grilled chicken as well as a regular and a Tamarindo margarita, and received wonderful food as well as wonderful service. Thank you La Hoguera!! 5 stars!! read more

I want to give this place 5 stars because everything from the salsa to the steak were so delicious but they cooked the meats well done when we asked for medium rare. It was really hard to chew but the grill flavor was amazing. The tortillas a delicious too. The salsa is what will be bringing me back! They make it for you table side and it's soooooo good. I'm so glad I found this place because I really love salsa and they use fresh and grilled ingredients and I haven't stopped thinking about it ever since! read more