12/16/2025 - Stop by the Mercado Negro de Mariscos (Black Market for Seafood) in Encinada, Mexico…read moreand decided to go inside to take a look. Surprisely, each giant calm costs only $3, plus a $3 cooking fee. I selected a table where I can get a lof of direct sun on my back, which in turn can boost my vitamin D3 level, and asked for a sashimi dish.

Saturday September 7, 2024 Royal Caribbean Navigator of the…read moreSeas 85℉ / 55% Humidity Also known as Mercado de Mariscos, the Black Market is one of the largest seafood markets in Ensenada. The original location was where the modern fish taco was born supposedly. It all started when Mesoamericans nixtamalized maize, which became flatbreads. Eventually it led to corn tortillas, which were used to hold various fillings like seafood. The Spanish Colonial period introduced new ingredients and cooking techniques. Japanese fishermen in Baja California during the early 20th century helped popularize tempura-style frying. Seafood vendors brought batter fish to the mercado in the 50s/60s, which became a hit. Then a San Diego State University student opened the first Rubio's a couple decades later, and now fish tacos are enjoyed by everyone today. I didn't spend much time here because I had to make it back onto the cruise ship. But as someone who appreciates food and history, it was nice to walk around. The original mercado shuttered in 1967 and the vendors relocated to the waterfront, and eventually moved into the building you see now. Lots of stalls selling all different types of seafood. There's also restaurants nearby where you can order ceviche, cocteles, oysters, and other regional specialties. Mexico 2024 collection: https://www.yelp.com/collection/kYAzNGL6833M5SmSYnRRVA/Mexico-2024

Traditionally considered one of the two best seafood markets in Ensenada- the other is De Garo…read more High cleanliness standards and lots of options, usually including abalone. Near the Mercado Negro. Will also smoke your fish.

Walking down the board walk we were pulled in by a man named Leo. The decor ia great. Views of the…read moreocean top balcony or sit off the pier walk and see music and vendors. Up beat music. The service is incredible. Armando our server was so attentive and respectful. We even got free tequila shots! The pina colada was great! Served in a pineapple or a glass. 10/10. The michalada was delicious and so were the mango margaritas. Fresh mango inside not too sweet and had silver tequila. 10/10. The ceviche was outstanding and fresh. The shrimp are brought daily from the local fish market along with the fish and rest of the seafood. Ceviche 10/10. Huge serving. Their fish tacos were fried to perfection on homemade tortillas. Served woth 2 slasas limes and a fresh Pico. Also bottles of crema and Baja sauce. 10/10. The carne asada my wife and daughter got were also amazing they rate 10/10. They have real.time usd to peso rates taped to the walls so you know they are honest and not trying to rip you off. The prices are very reasonable. 3 drinks, free shots, 7 tacos and ceviche was only 61 bucks. Yiu cant beat that for the freshness and cleanliness of the entire place compared to everything else we have seen. Please take the time and go here! And easy 10 minute walk from the port and you wont be disappointed i promise!

On the way to the fresh seafood market in Ensenada I passed by a family owned business that had…read moresome nice people working. They asked if we wanted to have lunch, but we wanted to get some fresh fish before it sold out. I paid little attention to their offer to cook my fish for me at that moment, however when we found some live lobsters I thought that it would be great to enjoy a margarita while they did the cooking. We arrived with the lobsters and discussed preparation with the chef. She was eager to please and offered to serve to serve it with beans, rice, salad, bread and french fries, a Mexican feast! While I was discussing the order a huge party coming from one of the cruise ships sat down slamming the restaurant. Every staff member worked very hard to take their orders before coming for my drink order. I finally got a margarita what was about a 2 out of 5. The tequila was barely noticeable and they used some mixer that I did not enjoy. I sipped it anyways as the understaffed kitchen brought out about 20 plates to the cruise ship group. My meal, some sort of Lobster Thermidor type stuffed lobster, takes a lot of work and time to prepare. Of course they made all of the other food last and our wait was extraordinary. I would have walked out if my birds were not in the kitchen. After the hour plus wait they brought out our meals. The rich preparation lobster had great flavor due to a heavy dose of cream and some fresh vegetables in the sauce. It could have used another 5 minutes in their "Mexican" broiler as the cheese was not melty enough. It was pretty obvious that they plated the beans and rice really early as they arrived cold. I did not mention the forgotten bread and french fries and was happy to be eating by then. When the bill arrived there were 2 plates on my ticket that were consumed by the cruise ship passengers who shared out table but were long gone. The chef/owner graciously removed them from our tab along with those watery margaritas. In the end this is is a restaurant that I would return to, with owners that are eager to please their guests. I caution you to look out for cruise ships and make sure that you do not get behind a large pack of tourists.

10 stars! People of Reddit said this was a must try in Ensanada. They weren't lying. I already want…read moreto go back for more! We got to the cart right when they opened. We were able to watch Doña Sabina and team prepare the fresh seafood for the day. We honestly didn't know which tostadas to pick.. so we went with the Top 3. I don't think any would be a bad choice. It was a perfect bite each time! We had no idea what's in the Singapur but damn that was delicious! No Reservations: Season 8, Episode 7 RIP Anthony Bourdain

La Guerrerense is an absolute Ensenada classic and lives up to all the hype. The tostadas are…read moreincredible--fresh, bold, and packed with flavor. Every bite is perfectly balanced and clearly made with care and experience. It's easy to see why this spot is so well known and why Anthony Bourdain put it on the map. Simple, authentic street food done at the highest level. A must-visit in Ensenada and one of the best food experiences you can have there.

One of the two best seafood markets in Ensenada, along with Capitan Cortez. Huge variety in a very…read moreclean shop, with the seafood refrigerated behind glass.

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.

This is a must visit spot if you ever dock here! Absolutely our favorite ceviche spot! Add some of…read moretheir chili to make it even better! You know you are at the right place when the locals line up to enjoy the food!

I came here altering eating a couple tostadas from an other place. So I was already full and I…read moredidn't think these tostadas would be so damn big. This place was also a little overwhelming at first. There's a different line for the different items offered. I ordered two of each of their black clams and red clams. These were really good by themselves and would probably order a concha sampler next time. But their ceviche de Camaron was where it's at. One was very filling and damn delicious. I didnt try this place on my first Ensenada trip, I'm glad I tried it on my second trip and will definitely be visiting them kn every trip going forward.

This was the busiest restaurant at Mercado Negro, not too sure why. I ordered a shrimp and fish…read moretaco. I had no idea I was eating a shrimp taco because it was battered and fried in the shape of a fish filet. Both tacos were flavorless. Service was terrible, the server couldn't remember who ordered what. The worst part of the by experience were the musicians soliciting to play you a song every 5 minutes.

Worse seafood I ever try in Mexico I left my plate like that nothing was fresh even the fish taco…read morelook dry out no thank of you get off the boat just watch what you eat everyone want you to come to there place but don't have the food out just picture but as you can see it was don't eat here

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.

Best food in Ensenada! You will not regret it. I can't wait to go back…read more Highly recommend the ceviche mixto with the red onion sauce in lime ...delish!

Good was terrific, love the place, next to Santo Thomas winery and this little alley is da shit…read more Inside is kinda hipster but I'm okay with that. Service was great, very helpful. My sis is in a wheelchair and they carried her up steps.