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    Mama Bear's Pizza

    4.5 (28 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza, Burgers, American
    Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Alex V.

    Honestly, I didn't expect much from Mama Bear's. I went to couple other restaurants in the area, and they weren't the places I would come back. But Mama Bear's is completely different story. We got meat pizza (Meatasaurus!) and it was the perfect pizza, quality which you can expect in many prominent pizzerias in California. I don't have enough words to describe how good it is, but believe me, it was very good. They use good ingredients and make that pizza with big deal of professionalism. I didn't think I'd order pizza in Mexico (it's all about tacos when I'm there), but for sure I'll be back again and will try more from their menu.

    Mama R.

    Good place to get some burgers and pizza if you're in Cantú. The owners and staff are very friendly. The place is nice and bright. The food is good and tasty. We had a pepperoni and veggie pizza. The crust is thin and crispy and they gave us a choice between red sauce and olive oil for the base, which is great for people like me who suffer from heartburn. I think they have improved the dough because it used to be hard and tough when it cooled but now it's crispy but more like bread with a soft interior. I know they also have lots of burgers, sandwiches, and salads on their menu as well. So there are some good options for meat eaters and vegans alike. If you're in the mood for a bit of a gathering I understand they also have musical entertainment on Mondays. Although it may be everyday because when I was there they had a couple guitarists and that was on a Friday. All in all a pleasant experience in a family friendly atmosphere.

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    Mark G.

    A quick stop at Mama Bears. Mandela the cat was very sweet. Positive service and hospitality. Fair pricing.

    Chocolate chip cookie ice cream dessert. Yum!!!
    Whisper W.

    What a delight to find this cute, quirky and warm place. Ordered cheese and black olive pizza as well as the fully loaded burger - really good. Oh and ask for their chocolate chip cookie dessert!!! (Bear hugs included with every meal)

    Susan J.

    Def the best pizza we have been able to find in Mexico and on the west coast! We are from a Pittsburgh and visit SAN Diego often but cannot find east coast pizza! Even beats any in San Diego! The chicken salad was wonderful too! Prices are great, portions huge and wonderful quick service and friendliest people !!! Will be back!

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    3 years ago

    Just home from 3 months away and headed to Mama Bear's for the best pizza. First bite and I just smiled, then dug in! Love this place!

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    3 years ago

    Love their pizzas they are always delicious. Chili is also great and hamburgers are awesome.

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    3 years ago

    Mama Bears is the best!! The service and food are great! Pizza and salad are our first meal when we get in town!

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    7 years ago

    Nice place at the beach to hang out for live music and comfort food. Try their homemade cheese cake.

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    5 years ago

    Absolutely delicious pizza, burgers and sandwhiches. When in the area again my family and I will be back.

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    5 years ago

    Be sure to try their,"Monday night meatloaf." Includes a 2-3 hour blues/jazz/dance music 6 person music session...

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    9 years ago

    Just. The. Tip. Stop if you can. Live music, great food and language isn't a barrier. Highly recommended!

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    9 years ago

    Great customer service!! Try the coconut shrimp and don't forget the chocolate chip cookie :)

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    VIPS - Dining room

    VIPS

    3.2(6 reviews)
    13.0 km

    Breakfast warm, very tasty and such a variety of authentic food by the beach…read more Breakfast served until 1PM. The choice for late tourist arrivals. With so many hotels nearby you can't go wrong by visiting for any meal. You know what meal is being served by the centerpiece on the table. Think of a Denny's or IHOP type of food/style but in Ensenada.

    This would be the first restaurant I ever have breakfast at in Ensenada and it did not disappoint…read more The style is somewhat American but the menu seems very Ensenada like a blend I call: AngloSpanish I had something called enfrijoladas, which was like a wet taco in bean sauce with shredded chicken inside and topped with chorizo, avocado and sour cream. All very heavy, all very filling. My daughter had an Oreo milkshake, which she loved and the combo which is 2 eggs, bacon and pancakes. The waiter brought sweet pastries in a basket and placed it on the table, along with our order of coffee. We obviously grabbed it and began to eat it. Thinking it was part of what we had ordered. Turns out it was not, she at the end said: oh I forgot to charge you the bread so yeah, way to scam the guest bringing the dessert straight to the table. That is the minus star. Other than that the place was clean, spacious and has like an IHOP feeling, except they have a kids are and everything is in Spanish (although SD IHOP's be full on Spanish too lol). The price was pretty good too. Overall I recommend it, I might check it out again next time we are in Ensenada.

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    Books and other items for sale at the register

    VIPS - Dining room (empty only because it was late and we were the last to leave).

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    Dining room (empty only because it was late and we were the last to leave).

    Sharkys - Steak, enchilada and shrimp combo

    Sharkys

    3.8(15 reviews)
    1.5 km

    While I've heard about Sharky's for a couple years now, I'd never been for one reason or another. I…read moreknow it's very popular with the locals to Cantu as well as the Expats from Punta Banda and surrounding areas. It was a quite Thursday night and town was quiet. Uncle and I rolled in and were quickly seated as the place was less than 1/2 full. Our margaritas took a minute, while the restaurant portion wasn't busy the bar area was fairly full. No live music tonight but the pool table was always in use while we were there as well as some, what I guessed were regulars, people at the bar. The menu was hand written on a white board and our server displayed it at our table and answeres all the questions we had including "What was erased?". Turns out it was busy earlier in the evening and the Daily Special was gone. Uncle had the Chicken Cesar salad and I got the Camerones al Coco. I'd have to say that the shrimp I was served are the best ones I've had in the local area and would gladly order them again! Uncle enjoyed his salad and the empty plate told me it had to be pretty good. I'll go check it out next time I'm in town on a Friday night as this is when I'm told there's live music and a pretty lively crowd. Sorry, no pics, I was hungry and it disappeared quickly.

    Simply THE BEST in the area , they hit the bullseye with their Food , Service, Entertainment and…read moreprices, they offer a GREAT VIBE of both locals and travelers without tourist prices, the best local talent is always on stage Friday and Saturday nights.. and the Kitchen remains consistent in quality and quantity , they're bilingual bartenders and waitstaff are hands down the best in the neighborhood, they definitely deserve the tips they earn ..

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    Long Shadow - Koji Steak

    Long Shadow

    4.6(27 reviews)
    109.7 km

    Jacumba, Ca. Long Shadow is really quite the amazing place…read moreto visit not only because their food is superb, but also the casual outdoor desert ambiance. The food alone is five star worthy and it's a special treat to be able to be there and enjoy the experience. Ok, here is a summary of the dishes we tried: Chicken Quesadilla- this item is probably the most bang for your buck. It will fill you up for only $22. Not even on the same gourmet level as the other menu choices, nevertheless it is good. Fries- excellent non greasy and nicely cooked, with notes of potatoes. Fruit Bowl- very nice and refreshing fresh fruit chunks with surprise additions of jacima and cucumber that actually work! Avocado Toast-great bread, lots of nicely sliced perfectly ripe avocado, a good breakfast portion. Ricotta Toast- Great presentation as well as being a great breakfast. The Cara Cara Oranges on top really make this dish. Elote: No doubt, the best elote I've had. Exceeds the Mexican versions by leaps and bounds. Quesadilla Flor de Calabaza-Simply delicious and beautiful. The squash blossoms are very subtle but the other ingredients make for an exceptional dish. Watermelon Gazpacho- Really a burst of many flavors, this complex cold soup will not disappoint. An amazing way to start a meal. Pozole- I loved this soup. The hominy remains firm, and there is lots of pork shoulder in there. Imperial Caesar-This is a good variation of a true Caesar because the anchovy taste is carried forward by the bread crumbs. Great dressing, everything was fresh. French Toast- A fabulous creation that surprisingly was not too sweet. Beautiful presentation, marvelous flavors. Spring Vegetable Potato Hash- A hearty breakfast that features perfectly cooked buttered potato's, squash, peppers and onions with a side of avocado. Bacon- The bacon here is really good, it is thick and meaty with spot on taste and aroma. Steak and Eggs- You get a rather decent portion of their amazing steak. Eggs cooked perfect of course. Carnitas Tacos- A nice pool side snack, not very large but tasty. Guacamole- Another good pool side snack, their version is creative and very tasty. Chips were not greasy, thank you, Market Fish- Red Snapper was really well presented and quite delicious. A bit small for $55. Nicely spiced! Jacumba Ribeye- one of the best steaks I've had. Unexpected tenderness from a rib eye, on par with a loin steak. Flavor was amazing and very "Steak". Well trimmed, no fat or gristle. Poblano Burger- I would come back here just for this burger, it's right up there with the best of the premium burgers. Forget the trendy smash burger BS, this burger is an inch thick and cooked all the way through at a perfect medium, as I requested. The patty is juicy and very flavorful yet the bun hold up well to the end. The bun is also not overly fluffy, you get the taste of meat, not bread. I could not decide fries or salad so the server brought out both. Harissa Carrots- Wow, these are wonderful. I never thought I'd rave on about carrots but here we are. Served on a bed of delicious humus this dish is just outstanding. Fideo de Cameron-very nice sized shrimp that are excellent, accompanied by a great sauced pasta. Tabouleh- This serving brings forth new flavors to a typically boring side. Churraco Taco- Vanilla bean ice cream in a chocolate waffle taco. Creative and delicious. Profiterol- A delicious an beautiful version of a cream puff but so much more. Affogato- very good, but I would not order it unless the server is Richard. He knows how to use the espresso machine, apparently the others do not. Unless it is Richard DO NOT ORDER A LATTE! It will be weak and tasteless. The juices are fresh and carefully crafted, The zero proof drinks are all pretty awesome concoctions by the talented bar tender. Be sure to ask for a fly fan, we used two, you may need three. The flies are not a problem when the misters are on.

    During my retreat with my Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel Girls trip group of friends, we were able to…read moreget reservations here at the Long Shadow Restaurant. The restaurant is located in courtyard of the hotel. The dining is mostly outdoor in a wonderful outdoor courtyard and then there's some dining inside. They have large tables for groups and they have really nice decor and a rustic and farmhouse design element. This seems to be a "farm to table" restaurant. All of the ingredients tasted fresh and sourced locally. Our server was very nice. She was able to give us very good suggestions and answer any questions that we had about the menu. We ordered: Blue Corn Sopes, Mole Chicken, Wedge Salad with Steak added, Zataar Bowl with Chicken added, and 2 Poblano Burgers. They also have mocktails and I opted to have one, the "Afterglow". It's an outdoor patio so just be prepared because there are a lot of trees in the courtyard where you dining. There were several times when we saw cute little green bugs land on our hair or on our skin or on our clothing or on the table. Because we're in a really nice nature promoting environment, it added to our experience and was kind of nice. Also, there are many tables and there is the potential for several groups of people to also be dining around you. It makes the dining experience a lot more enjoyable because everybody's really having a good time talking and enjoying themselves and their groups. My poblano burger was delicious. I'm glad that I made that choice. I heard that: the wedge salad was also good, zataar bowl with chicken was ok, Blue Corn Sopes were ok, and the Mole Chicken was ok. I actually appreciated the freshness of the ingredients and that the food wasn't overpowering and super flavorful, but just right. At the end of the meal, for dessert, I ordered the cream puff with ice cream. Another person in our group ordered a vanilla latte. The cream puff was just ok. It had more of a biscuit texture instead of a fluffy and light cream puff texture. The homemade ice cream was ok. It was vanilla bean and it just was ok. We really enjoyed our dining experience here. Our server was outstanding and she was able to check on us very frequently just in case we missed anything. In this small town and probably all towns in the vicinity, this is definitely THE 5-star dining experience. I appreciated it and was happy to experience it.

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    Long Shadow - Bonus dessert: Crème Patisserie, condensed milk, crispy, dense crust  by  Chef Redzikowski

    Bonus dessert: Crème Patisserie, condensed milk, crispy, dense crust by Chef Redzikowski

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    Burgers & Ribs - The bar

    Burgers & Ribs

    3.7(14 reviews)
    17.8 km
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    Third time in Ensenada and I finally stopped at this spot near one of my favorite taco places…read morebecause I wanted an authentic Mexican margarita. And WOW. Best margarita I've ever had. I watched them squeeze fresh limes right into the shaker, and the tequila pour was VERY generous. The lime, salt and Tajín-style rim were perfection. I'm still thinking about it. I also loved the atmosphere. It's open and welcoming, with bar seating, outdoor barstools and tables, plus a nice ocean breeze. Just a really relaxed Ensenada vibe and exactly what I want when I'm here. I wasn't hungry because I'd already had tacos, but everything I saw coming out looked amazing. Burgers, onion rings, ribs... I'll definitely be back to try the food. And they have Wi-Fi! If you're cruising without an internet package, grab some food and cocktails, check your emails or FaceTime your loved ones. Margarita: 10/10. Tequila pour: VERY much appreciated. Atmosphere: Exactly what I want in Ensenada. Wi-Fi: Clutch

    I ordered a margarita and they were also able to make it a mango blended margarita, and it was one…read moreof the best blended mango margaritas I've ever had! We came on a Sunday and the bartender is doing almost everything - making the drinks, taking orders, and serving the food. It was busy so it was slowing down a little bit to place an order, but it was totally understandable. He was making moves though so it's definitely not his fault. The ambiance is casual, cute, and they had the back door and front open for a cross breeze. Seating- Five four top tables and one two top, but the tables are placed up against a booth so you could potentially sit more kids or people on the booth side. There's also barstools sitting at the bar, I see four chairs (looks like one is missing) and then it wraps around outside also so they can serve your drinks there too. I didn't order food, but we saw some of the food getting handed out and OMG it looked so freaking delicious! Their burgers are legit looking and huge, and their ribs are covered in sauce. I'll add pics of the menu! Also, the location on the Yelp map is not accurate to the location of the restaurant. I took a screenshot of the location with where I am currently (which is in the restaurant). It's pretty close to the ships! I can see one of the ships from where I'm sitting inside. They also have free WiFi!! And it was a good connection!!

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    Bettys Authentic American Burgers - B4 burger (sautéed onion and mushroom) sooo good!!!

    Bettys Authentic American Burgers

    4.9(110 reviews)
    76.9 km
    $

    The burgers were fantastic! We had the Betty and the B4, super juicy. Like home made!…read more Portions are not over the top, just perfect of everything. Fries had a yummy seasoning.

    I'm back in Rosarito and environs after a 6+ year absence and visited Betty's for the first time…read morewith my cousin on September 27, 2023. You may wonder why I would visit an American-themed restaurant in Mexico. Since I was here last, Rosarito has embraced a more eclectic approach to restaurants, so why not? Besides, my cousin--who lives in Rosarito--said Betty's was a must, so there you go. It usually takes me only one visit--one bite, actually--to sum up a place and their cuisine. That may sound snobbish; well, yes, it is. Those who have followed me on Yelp over the past years know my credentials, so suffice it to say that I know food in and out and love everything from the most humble street food to haute cuisine. But before I took a bite of the food, what set this place in my stellar region were the owner and chef: Dante (front of the house) and his wife Stephanie (chef--and yes, I use the term chef as she's no mere burger-flipper). Dante went to great pains to explain how they source their ingredients and that many of them are made in-house--getting rarer every day, unfortunately. The exterior and interior would win no House Beautiful contest, but with food like this, who cares? My cousin and I got the Deli Burger with pastrami that actually would stand on its own. The beef was cooked spot-on with the accompanying ingredients bringing it together into a perfect whole. We got fries and onion rings; both were way above average and with a knock-your-socks-off horseradish sauce to dunk them in, I couldn't have been happier. But what truly sets Betty's apart is they sincerely care about their food and their customers. Let me repeat that--THEY CARE! Many restaurants have lost that but not here. So, if you come to Rosarito and don't stop by Betty's, your trip just won't be complete. And you don't have to take just my word for it--from the multitude of five-star reviews, it's obvious many, many others feel the same way.

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    My babies were OK to sit with us! So far so good!

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    Bettys Authentic American Burgers - Delicious !!

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    Delicious !!

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