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    Nebbiolo and Chardonnay Roble
    Jessica G.

    What a great time this place was! They were so hospitable and friendly! Situated off a main road, this vineyard was easy to get to! Parking was plentiful and out front. We didn't have a reservation, so we couldn't do a tasting, but that was fine because they had so many great wines to choose from. My favorite was the Amantes blend. The tables are among the vines themselves. Noise level was not bad at all. We've been to several wineries out here, and this one is for sure one of our favorites. We cannot wait to come back.

    Tasting Experiences as of our 8/9/24 visit. ($500 Pesos is about $30)
    Mike W.

    Two Tasting Experiences: Joven (5 young wines: 3 whites & 2 reds): $500 Pesos ($30 USD); Reserva (4 pours): $500 Pesos ($30 USD), as of our 8/8/24 visit. Second visit. Unfortunately, we weren't fans of their wines the first time we were there (probably 8-10 years ago), but many of our friends rave about them so we thought it was time to revisit. Jorge poured for us this time and we shared one of each tasting experiences. The service was good and the wines were well made, but once again most were just not fitting our palates. We did really enjoy the '19 Nebbiolo Reserva and '19 Cabernet Sauvignon, and purchased bottles when we returned home (through www.LMAwines.com). Kristen (owner/winemaker) stopped by our table and spent quite a bit of time talking to us about the wine scene in Valle de Guadalupe ("VdG"), as well as her own experiences. We had met her mom & dad when they were running things during our first visit. We also found out that she's the winemaker for another local winery, Clos Benoit, which we visited and really loved what she did there. I always say that you should always try wines for yourself, as everyone's palate is unique and what I dislike, you may love...and vice versa. My one knock is that the winery is located right next to the main highway, so road noise is loud. It's not as relaxing an environment as many of the other VdG wineries. That said, our experience was pleasant, and I think they're worth a visit. Salud!

    Mary Beth K.

    We had an incredible experience at Lechuza!!! The wines are delicious, the food scrumptious and the owner magnificent! We make sure each time we visit the VALLE we go to Lechuza! This particular visit was extra special as Kristen the owner, wine maker presented us our wines! Her knowledge and descriptions made our experience extraordinary! A must go!!!!! Armando is one of my favorite humans in Valle! A super star team!!!

    Ribeye and spinach crustini
    Michelle R.

    Fantastic wine tasting! We visited on a Friday afternoon with reservations and were seated outside at a very quaint barrel table for two. We decided to do the wine tasting flight which included 5 different selections. My ultimate favorites were Canto (Chardonnay) & Amantes (red blend) both served chilled. I have been wine tasting in Paso Robles, Temecula and Napa and this is by far has been some of the best tasting wines. The wine was so good, we decided to buy 2 bottles to bring back home. The food selection took it over the top for me. We ordered Almejas Gratinadas (baked clams), oysters & Ribeye & spinach crustini. The presentation was just as amazing as the taste itself. Got the opportunity to meet the owner Kristin, she made us feel very welcomed. Looking forward to visiting again!

    Tim F.

    Really a must stop in Valle D Guadalupe. The white wines especially the Chardonnay can compete with any from No Cal The Amantes was very aromatic. A must for a red blend. The owner/proprietor Kristen (sp?) has an amazing story with regard to the winery.

    Main patio
    Luis R P.

    One of the best vibe wineries I've been! Great wine, both white and red. My recommendation is their red blend called Alas. The amantes is also great and a stronger wine. They do multiple course meals (with reservation). Their staff is the best asset this winery has: Armando was so knowledgeable about the vines and the wines! Thank you for all the explanations!

    Outside
    Noelani M.

    Very nice winery with good wine and nice food options. We sat outside trying wines and enjoyed one plate of food to share. Our server spoke great English and was very knowledgeable about wine so we learned a lot. This was the best wine tasting we experience out of the two others we tried in the region.

    Wine tasting
    Liz V.

    We had an amazing afternoon at Lechuza! There is plenty of parking, their staff is amazing, wine was great and the tacos from the food truck were the cherry on top! They're also on open table which is a huge plus. We both did the tasting which included 4 wines (Rosé, Chardonnay, a chilled red, & Cabernet). I absolutely loved the pluma (chilled red) and the Cabernet. We ended up getting a bottle of the pluma and I wish I would have gotten some to bring home! We got the steak tacos from the food truck. They bring them to your table when they are ready. They were just so good! We got 2 orders of them. Simple yet so delicious. This place isn't huge but it's really cute and we had such a great time. Highly recommend!

    Wine tasting amidst the vines
    Amber E.

    Lechuza is one of our favorite Valle wineries. Beautiful setting outside by the vineyard; charming owner Kris Magnussen, wonderful wines, and now, great food too, from their small outdoor kitchen. This time, we came by with a group of 9 for our 30th anniversary. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. We tried their Chardonnay and a chilled Nebbiolo, which were both really good, but our favorite was their Amantes "lovers" wine - a blend of 60% Nebbiolo, 20% merlot and 20% cab- delicious. We got a bottle of this for $990 pesos (about $50). We also got 3 orders of their grilled shrimp quesadillas - like street tacos with cheese - one of the best things we ate all day! Look forward to our next visit.

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    Kevin A.

    Came on a Monday and the atmosphere was quite relaxing! We tried the Pluma and Amantes after our waitress recommended it to us. She was very knowledgeable and polite!

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    The best the best wine in Valle de Guadalupe and the owner are muy galantes y amables.

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    One of the best wines we tried! The place is small but charming and our server Jorge made sure our experience was amazing.

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    Had the best time here! Armando is incredible, best storyteller and most delightful human. We fell in love with the winery!

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    Review Highlights - Lechuza

    but I have never had such a captivating and passionately knowledgeable sommelier as Armando at Lechuza Winery.

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    Casa Magoni - Wine taste!

    Casa Magoni

    4.7(58 reviews)
    0.5 km
    $$

    Casa Magoni is something else entirely. By the time we got here we'd already done Monte Xanic,…read moreBruma, and Vena Cava, so I thought I knew what wine tasting in the Valle looked like. I did not. The grounds are stunning. You're on an active working orchard with views in every direction, and dropped right in the middle of it is the most enormous oak tree I have ever seen. That tree, you guys. It's MASSIVE. Ancient. The whole property is built around it, and drinking wine in its shade was straight up surreal. There were dogs wandering around. Families on picnic blankets. A live band playing under the tree. People dancing on their own. It's magical. The wine was freaking delicious. The charcuterie was good. The service was good. Nothing stood out either way on the service, but with everything else going on, I genuinely didn't pay attention. This isn't a quiet, learn-about-your-tannins kind of tasting. It's a hangout, and it's the kind of afternoon you'll be talking about long after you go home. A must on any Valle trip. Pro tip: come hungry, come ready to hang out, and come ready to feel like you're in a fairy tale, because that tree. Just sayin'!

    The architecture is simple yet elegant. We had our wine tasting under this enormous, beautiful…read more500+ year old oak tree. Their sauvignon blanc was crisp and dry, just the way we like it. We bought 1 white, and 2 reds to bring back to CA with us. We can't wait to share this with our families! Unfortunately we went through the San Ysidro border crossing back to Southern CA and found out that the max limit is 1 liter of alcohol (about 1 to 2 standard bottles) ever 31 days. We bought bottles of wine from 2 other wineries as well. Fortunately, US Customs and Border Protection let us go with a warning and did not confiscate our wines!

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    Once Pueblos - Carnitas main

    Once Pueblos

    4.8(22 reviews)
    5.3 km

    Once Pueblos is a wonderful restaurant in Valle de Guadalupe. The service is exceptional,…read moreattentive, warm, and professional. The charcuterie board stood out with its excellent variety of artisanal cheeses and meats, all beautifully presented. Some of the cheeses were from the goats on the property, pretty cool--and other fresh ingredients came from the region. The "Torre de Uchepo" (Uchepo Tower) was the best. Uchepo is a soft tamale made from white corn, traditional to Michoacán, and here it is taken to another level. It's served with pork rib and a green tomato and puya pepper sauce, topped with fresh farm cream and Cotija cheese. An absolute must! The wines, all produced from the on-site winery, paired perfectly with both the charcuterie board and the tamale dish. The peaceful views of ducks in a small pond and a nearby pasture with sheep and horses. They have dogs too, which are all so friendly and, in my opinion, added to the experience as a dog lover. It's a serene experience that perfectly complements the quality of the food and wine. And the service, the service is like no other. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy the best of Valle de Guadalupe's culinary and wine scene. I look forward to returning for an actual meal, we had dinner reservations, but wanted to stop by. The restaurant is off the beaten path. At the gate, you'll enter and continue driving around the property to the top, where the restaurant sits with gorgeous views. You'll see a small pond and a set of stairs--follow them up to the top. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating.

    On our second visit to Once Pueblos, I communicated with Anna ahead of time to work out a family…read morestyle meal for our party of 14. From start to finish, our gourmet meal drew many praises as it evolved over 3.5 hours. All of the food was delicious and visually appealing. Our waiter Carlos was great as well. I feel like the cost is very reasonable for the food quality and service. Great value.

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    El Cielo - Great wines!!!

    El Cielo

    3.7(204 reviews)
    5.2 km
    $$$

    This place is located in the Valle de Guadalupe, Baja Mexico. I wasn't always a fan of the wine…read morefrom this area. But over the last two decades they have made large strides in quality with new modernization techniques. Besides all of the wine makers that have been here for generations, others (Spain, France, and Italy) from around the world have joined in wine making in the area. The area has all of the basic ingredients (proper climate and soil) needed to make great wine. The area sits in the same latitude as the great wine making areas of the Mediterranean. As a result, now I am a big fan of the area's wine. Now many compare the area to Tuscany Italia before the big tourist rush occurred. The greater area is also home to many Michelin rated restaurants with a great ocean/farm to table menu (carta). Organic and sustainability are fully represented in restaurants as well. If you love seafood, then this place is heaven because of the abundance of fresh seafood from both the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific. I predict that once the new airport in Ensenada is built then this place is going to explode with tourism. Currently, having to fly into Tijuana then take a bus or private transport has been the only way to reach this area from most places in the US with the exception of southern California. People in southern California are lucky enough to drive down for a weekend because it's just that close to them. It's the equivalent of people from Chicago spending a weekend in wine country in Michigan, Indiana, or Wisconsin. In all honesty there is no comparison because most wine in the Midwest is mediocre at best. The problem in the Midwest is the climate extremes which are not suitable to most popular wine varietals. Even when I do find wine from the Midwest that I like, it usually has at least $50-$60 price tag. At a typical grocery store in Spain or Portugal very good bottle of wine is sometimes cheaper than a bottle of water! Under $10 a bottle pricing gets you very good wine, above that you can have even better quality. The winery is beautiful even in the winter. I like to visit in the winter because although it's not super warm here, I go from wearing a winter jacket to wearing a light jacket or sweater. The nights can drop into the 40s which is still much better than a winter polar vortex back home. There is a lot less people, therefore, I can also get into the best restaurants in the area. My rental flat had absolutely no neighbors until the last day when it was time to leave. The isolation was very nice because the grounds are beautiful and very full of life. A huge assortment of birds make this their winter getaway from the harsh winters up north. Citrus fruit was in season down here and the neighboring property had an orchard of trees filled with oranges. The property has a few nice pathways to walk after mealtimes. I also enjoyed the outdoor wine tour which explores the different varietals fields with an enthusiastic guide that was quick witted with jokes. The wine pourings that accommodate the tour were delicious and wisely chosen. I also opted to take the wine cave tour right after the outside tour. How was the cave tour? It was disappointing and frustrating. First of all, as I patiently waited to be taken down to the cave from their gift shop area they forgot about me. They have a list of who is supposed to go down and yet they still went down without everyone?!? Finally a cashier notices that I'm just walking around not shopping and asked me if I was waiting for someone. I told him that I was waiting for the cave tour to begin. He got a hold of the tour guide who had already gone down with some of the group and he came up to retrieve us. Those that were already in the cave, already had been served food that was optional to order with the tasting. After several pourings in the previous tour, yes, I was ready to have some food to lessen the impact of more pourings. Also, they had a nice selection of items that would complement the pourings. Somehow, they forgot about me again, and I noticed others were getting a different presentation than I was on the same tour. Okay, now a sense of frustration is overcoming me and I mention the oversights to the guide. He lied to me and told me that the others had a different level of wine tasting. This disorganized tour was also set up backwards because there should have been a walking tour of the fermentation area first then tastings afterwards. Besides the bad cave tour that I definitely don't recommend. Everything else was great with the exception of the cold washroom on cold nights. They have very nice employees, beautiful grounds, very good breakfast, and a great dinner restaurant called Latitude on the property. Would I come back? Yes, because besides a few frustrating moments the rest was great.

    Cielo was a big disappointment for me. Especially because I recommended this place to my friends…read morewho were celebrating a birthday. Service here took a long time to just get menus and initial drinks. We also ordered food that was no longer available. When we did order, the food took near an hour to come to our table. The place was severely understaffed and most of our utensils were dirty. Place offers great views of the vineyard. It's just about the only good thing this place has. Sadly. They do have a "Michelin rated" restaurant inside the building, curious to see what the service there is. Overall, i would say there are so many other wineries around Valle de Guadalupe that offer better services/food and drinks.

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    El Cielo - Exterior -- Two of the casas

    Exterior -- Two of the casas

    El Cielo - This was the view from our luxurious suite!

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    This was the view from our luxurious suite!

    Xecue - Cactus

    Xecue

    4.5(91 reviews)
    7.3 km
    $$

    Vinos Xecue - enchanting & unforgettable…read more We were looking for a new vineyard to try along the Wine Route at Valle de Guadalupe and found Vino Xucue was highly rated and looked lovely with a fully 360 degree experience we were looking for: and we were not disappointed. Martin was our sommelier and he took incredible care of us, speaking English so that most of our group could follow along. We ordered small bites that were simply indulgent: each bite was hand crafted onsite and tasted phenomenal. We weren't rushed and took our time enjoying the 5-lable tasting. We wandered the grounds and soaked in the incredible scenery along the valley, the rolling hills filled with vineyards and punctuated with lavender to make the whole experience something out of a storybook. Martin took the time to help some in our party who had never before done a tasting, which was really helpful for me (not a novice but nowhere close to a pro). The wines were delicious, made all the more flavorful as learned the notes beforehand so our palates could get the cheat code. Even though there are so many wineries left to discover on The Wine Route in Ensenada, we would definitely return to Vino Xecue because the experience was simply unforgettable.

    First thing when I came in I was surrounded by 10 untrained dogs. I was wearing a brand new…read moreexpensive dress, that the dogs chewed apart. Trying to get them off of me was not easy and nobody who worked there seemed to care. I got them off and walked away- and they bit my calf so hard that it bled. They were cute and I love dogs- but not great for a fancy place. The entire time they came over to the table and begged for food and jumped up on me. Location was gorgeous and wine was pretty good- tasting was expensive and they poured enough for one sip only. The food was great, but also expensive for such small portions. You'd think after the dogs making me bleed there'd be some generous pours or something- but nope! Some of the tastings were under a single ounce. Overall gorgeous location and great tasting wine and food- but won't be returning due to the outrageously small portions, expensive price, and dining experience with biting and begging dogs.

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    Casa Frida - Mezcal shots

    Casa Frida

    3.5(255 reviews)
    10.0 km
    $$

    Our last visit was in 2021, but I still wanted to leave a review for this really cool, artsy spot…read morebecause the experience stuck with me all these years later. I ended up doing the tequila tasting since I absolutely suck at drinking wine, and honestly, it was such a fun experience. They paired the tequila with chocolate, spices, and different salts, which made the tasting feel unique, interactive, and way more memorable than I expected. The whole place had a creative, laid-back vibe that made it easy to relax and enjoy the experience. If you're looking for something different from the usual wine tasting scene, this spot is definitely worth checking out.

    Visited Casa Frida and tequila tasted at 10:15 in the morning. We know how to have fun. This was a…read moregreat experience that paired 4 tequilas with flavored enhanced citrus that took each tequila to another level. Our server Angel was a wealth of knowledge and provided good pours along with bottled water accompanied with a glass with ice. We pretty much had the place to ourselves and the sofa area was indeed comfortable. We are not that knowledgeable when it comes to tequila but left with a better understanding of the spirit. The location is gorgeous and has a world class restaurant on the premises. Tequila tasting runs $32 per person and worth every penny. We had so much fun and will for sure return for another visit.

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    Casa Frida - Adjunct to the entrance pathway

    Adjunct to the entrance pathway

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    Nice tasting room

    Lechuza - wineries - Updated June 2026

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