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Mahi-Mahi

4.0 (101 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Seafood
Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Shrimp cocktail
Alfonso J.

We stopped here during our cruise day in Ensenada after locals recommended it, and it did not disappoint. The seafood was super fresh and flavorful, portions were generous, and the prices were much better than what you'd expect in a tourist area. The staff was friendly and made us feel welcome even though we were just visiting for the day. Definitely worth checking out if you want authentic local seafood instead of the usual tourist spots.

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Linda J.

If you get a chance to come eat here... you need to! The service Eden provided was absolutely steller. We started with Marlin Totito appetizers that I am a fan of. I was craving octopus so my friend and I ordered Pulpo Mahi Mahi. It came with fresh corn tortillas, I think the best tortillas I've ever had. My husband ordered a shrimp and Crab salad that was huge. Our friend ordered the fish soup that had black sea bass. Everyone allowed me to taste their food and it was all delicious. I am hoping to come back here before leaving Ensenada. Thank you for great service Eden

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Celest P.

When we first arrived, I wasn't sure what to expect. I looked online for any food recommendations but there wasn't really much information so we sort of had to choose and hope for the best. And it waa probably the best decision! The food did take a while to come out but we were a party of 6 so I assume that's why. There were several waiters attending us so that was great. Anytime we needed something, they were fast to act. I definitely recommend the pulpo aguachile. Its cooked octopus with a chile and lime sauce topped with red onions and serrano peppers. It was more like an appetizer because all of my family was trying it! It's definitely a big portion too! The shrimp waa actually our appetizer to begin with. Those shrimps were ENORMOUS! It seems to have been cooked with butter. They were so flavorful. I had 3 and was getting full before my actual meal came! Another recommended dish! Everything else was still delicious yet something I have tried before.

Pina colada in the back and margarita in the front
Youri Y.

It was a good seafood spot recommended by our taxi driver. You go upstairs to the restaurant. Upon arrival, my mom requested window seating. They weren't able to accommodate us and got some other couple to a window seat instead so there were some miscommunication. We ordered the shrimp ceviche tostada, 2 fish tacos and a small bowl of caldo 7 mares along with a margarita and pina colada. Food took a bit of time to come out but it was amazingly fresh and delicious! Shrimp ceviche had a tasty flavor and the breaded fish tacos were hot. The caldo 7 mares was okay. The overall cost of our lunch was all under $20 which is pretty surprising because it would have cost at least double or triple back home. Highly check this place out and they do have free wifi for their patrons ;)

Aserrado M.

I had four places in mind. Turned the corner, and POW, there it was... Mahi Mahi. I said, there we go! Front row parking, quick seating, nice breeze outside, and a great waiter. I ordered a dozen oysters naturales, a beer, and a carbonated lemonade for my compadre. Then came the chips and salsa. Green salsa was aiight. Red salsa was pretty good! A little sweet for my taste, but good. I also ordered a tostada de ceviche, coctel de campechana, steamed almejas, and a fish plate for my compa. Beer was COLD! Chips were good. Service was excellent. Overall, It was a great experience. My tostada was very tasty and FRESH. My cocktail, wow! Straight from the ocean.. I was a happy camper. Will do again!

Large Mahi Mahi outside the building let's you know you are in the right place.
Gloria L.

Came here tonight because their photos on Yelp looked so good! They're grilled fish looked amazing so we had to try it. We ordered the tuna carpaccio for an appetizer. It was excellent-with flavors of soy and cilantro standing out. The tuna was so tender and marinated perfectly. The plate was large and the order generous but we finished it. I love the carpaccio so much here I think, sometime, I will just order one for my entree! The menu had the regular Ensenada entrees of ceviche on a tostada, shrimp and mixed cocktails as well as whole or filet of fish fried. And then we saw they had plain grilled fish-hubs ordered that and I got the grilled fish with garlic and olive oil. As it goes often with us, my husband liked the garlic & olive oil better and I liked the plain, so we switched-though there was so much garlic on the one piece-more than enough for two, I got a scoop for mine as well. The plain grilled was a bit dry so the garlic and olive oil helped. We enjoyed the food. The fish was so large we were able to take home leftovers. We would definitely come back.

7 mares soup...delish!!!
Francisco S.

Mahi mahi is amazing! Best service in town. The food is fresh and tasty. Highly recommend stoping by for some amazing seafood and some cold brews.

Golondrinas de mar

3rd time having lunch here. We enjoy the good food service and ambiance. Extensive seafood menu with lots of delicious options all reasonably priced. This time we tried for first time the Golondrinas de mar listed as an appetizer to be shared but absolutely delicious and would order as main entree next time. Recommended by the waiter as a seasonal item and pleasantly surprised with how good they are and how much we enjoyed them. Also had the fish taco and the shrimp cheese green raja taco both really good. Highly recommend Mahi Mahi when in Ensenada craving good seafood.

Tuna tartar
Alisa M.

Some of the best fish and seafood I've ever had. I had the pea ado al mojo de ajo (Garlic fish) which comes with some rice, and zucchini. It was smothered in garlic which I appreciated lol. I also shared a tuna tartar which was so fresh! Service was great, food came in an timely manner, and there was live music to entertain us as well. Can't wait to come back next time!

Best dang clam chowder this side of New England.
Anthony P.

The name gives it away. It's a seafood place. While in Baja, I went on a lobster binge. That being said, this place doesn't compare to Puerto Nuevo. Don't get me wrong, they know their seafood. My wife's camarones rojos was excellente, but my lobster was so so. It was prepared the traditional way with drawn butter but was overcooked and dry. In fairness to them, we came around closing so maybe the chef was thinking about partying rather than cooking... The clam chowder, on the other hand was spot on. I'd bring that home by the gallon if I could. The drinks were really reasonable with my michelada costing around US$2.00 and the shot of DJ 1970 was US$4.50. My wife's DJ '70 strawberry margarita was around US$5.00. The location was easy to find and super close to the clubs. The guard in the parking lot was cool and let us leave our car there after dinner so we didn't have to find another spot. There were only local's dining when we were there and the waiter's English was fair at best. The menu is in Spanish, but I think just about anyone could figure it out. The name implies fish, but there's nothing fishy here, just good eats, drinks and a prime location.

Adriana H.

This was a recommend from our Air bnb host. Right smack in the crowded strip. We arrive and we're seated outside vs inside which we loved. Given chips and salsa to start, Was ok. We ordered the fish of the day which I had never had, the Sea Bass. It was served cooked in garlic and butter with a side of yellow saffron rice and a medley off well cooked veggies. My dish was very tasty and the sea bass was outstanding. Our second dish was the lobster termidor, which was served over yellow saffron rice with a tomato garnish. Both dishes were made very well and extremely tasty!!. Only reason this place gets 4 instead of 5 stars is because of the wait times. I would go back and give them another chance because the food is worth it.

Tuna carpaccio
Mimi A.

Looking to grab some lobster, happened upon this spot. We had some margaritas and micheladas on deck...nice little breeze. Got the tuna carpaccio as an entree, honestly best thing we had. Lobster took forever to come out. Wasn't the greatest...small amount and dried out seems like the best description. Service was slow. The fish tacos were okay too.

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Came across this place by chance and all I can say is that the food is amazing!! The service was good and prices are also great.

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Came here with some friends, the food was great! staff was friendly this place is a must if visiting Ensenada.

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Mehhhh Not good for vegetarians. They also don't have any mahi mahi! Good drinks thou

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9 years ago

As a San Diego born guy hat has visited many parts of Mexico... this place does not disappoint. Try it and you will not be disappointed.

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9 years ago

We ordered seafood marinara pasta and shrim with cream source, but seafood here was not fresh at all and we were very disappointed.

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La Comadre Taquería - Tortillas

La Comadre Taquería

4.7(53 reviews)
0.1 km
$

Be sure to ask how much everything costs before ordering. The guy standing outside who seats you…read moremay try to overcharge. He tried getting me to order me guacamole and chips, I asked how much, he said $14 USD, I declined yet he still tried to bring it to my table which I declined a second time. Payment is cash only (USD accepted). That said, the tacos were delicious. The meats were marinated so well and were addicting. The tortillas were handmade and had an excellent texture. Prices might not be the cheapest but it's worth it for a great meal.

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!!

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La Comadre Taquería - Full view of the Restaurant

Full view of the Restaurant

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El Güero Mariscos

El Güero Mariscos

4.7(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.

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El Güero Mariscos - Half Dozen Oysters  ( W/ lemon & salt) 150 MXN $

Half Dozen Oysters ( W/ lemon & salt) 150 MXN $

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