Las Cazuelas

The food is incredibly delicious! I had the birria de chivo. Very good, rich flavor that can't be…read morebeat!!

Amazing beef birria! It was such a filling meal. I left with such a happy, warm belly. It was like…read morepeak comfort food. We ordered birria plates that came with fixings and tortillas. It was a simple meal, but super delicious. My husband and I are not fluent Spanish speakers by any means, but we were able to order without an issue. The menu is a little hard to read/understand if you don't speak spanish but I just looked things up on my phone before ordering. Our tour guide recommended we stop in here, so I don't have any other local eateries to compare it to, but we had a delicious meal here and would recommend if you are a birria fan.

Orden de Cabeza $215 (Aug 2023)

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La Hoguera

4.4(151 reviews)

1.5 km

Doesn't look like much from the front. We almost didn't stop. So glad that we did!…read more 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.

My wife and I were searching for this place but it no longer exists. Its been demolished. It's just…read morean empty lot now.

Kitchen and Bar Area

My prime rib

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Tacos Fénix

4.8(296 reviews)

1.6 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!

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

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La Guadalajara

5.0(10 reviews)

2.2 km

La Guadalajara specializes in birria, or Mexican stewed meats, and their food really hit the spot!…read moreSince they offered a variety of meats, ordering the tacos was a great way to sample a variety, and I got the Birria de Borrego (lamb) and the Birria de Chivo (goat), both of which were served in a corn tortilla along with chopped onions, cilantro, lime, radishes, a mild salsa of chopped tomatoes/onions/herbs, a spicy red salsa, and tortilla chips. Both of the meats were tender and delicious, though I slightly preferred the chivo (goat), which was meatier, leaner, and more flavorful. I also especially liked the mild salsa, which had a nice refreshing flavor, and the ability to customize the condiments on each taco. Everything was delicious and came at a good value, and the service was super friendly and attentive too!

La Guadalajara restaurant with inviting authentic decor and excellent food and margaritas to…read morematch!! Great prices where the locals go for a great sit down meal. One of the many great restaurants to find in Ensenada!!!

Excellent Arrachera platter, great salsa, guacamole and the margaritas!!

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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!

Full view of the Restaurant

Authentic ceramic

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Carne asada with rice and beans

El Güero Mariscos

4.7(48 reviews)

1.5 km

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

Fresh seafood clams. Hopefully my stomach agree with the raw clams! The seafood stand is crowded as…read morealways.

Fresh raw clams!

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The kitchen

La Cocedora de Langosta

4.3(92 reviews)

1.9 km

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.

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.

Whole fish, 6 of us picked it apart.

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Restaurante Sabina

4.2(97 reviews)

1.6 km

Wowza!!! What an awesome restaurant!!! We got a recommendation of trying this place and I'm so glad…read morewe did! The service is TOP TIER!!!! All servers are SO GOOD! Definitely something that's noticeable. The food is just fantastic, we order a bunch of different things and everything was amazing. Definitely recommend!!

This place has gone way downhill. My wife and I have come here so many times and it was always a…read morewonderful experience. Now, the portions are smaller, the prices are higher, and the food and mixed drinks taste less good. I think the overreliance on tourists has let these people get lazy with quality and portions. Very, very sad to say after having gone here endless times that we've closed the chapter on going to what used to be our favorite restaurant in Ensenada

Complimentary chips and salsa

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Aguachile la negra noche

Casa Magnolia

4.7(12 reviews)

0.7 km

Muy buen servicio de todo el personal desde que entramos y la comida ni se diga, estuvo fenomenal,…read morey las bebidas muy buenas, definitivamente recomiendo este lugar al 100

The price is absolutely outrageous. The food is average Mexican cuisine. We waited more than 1.5…read morehours before the food made it to the table and cold! The service is average! The restaurant has a nice view to the beach and the modern deco is very nice but do NOT come here if you expect quality of food!

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Great place and great service ...Food excellent! No other reviews needed.

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