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My husband and I were on a cruise that stopped in Ensenada. We decided to get a late lunch before we had to get back on the ship. He ordered a Gobernador Taco with Octopus, and I ordered a fish taco and clam chowder. The clam chowder was ridiculously chunky. It was yummy! I want to go back and try some other items on the menu!
Mariscos Bahía de Ensenada is a large restaurant located in an avenue, seems to be recently renovated very clean, the bathrooms are spotless! We went over there because a taxi driver recommended the place, and yes it was delicious and the prices were way less than what we usually pay in the US. We had micheladas to drink and Broiled lobster with butter (it came either rice and salad) and tostada de ceviche. Both plates were delicious very fresh and well prepared. Service was good and attentive. The restaurant is family friendly, they have the special chairs for kids, and kids menu. Great dining experience, recommended!
Excellent! Heard about this place from a well cruised passenger and glad we followed the recommendation. Tried the mixed ceviche which came with large portion and very fresh as well as the most tender grilled octopus I have ever tasted! Amazing!!! So glad we found this place and plan to visit it every time I'm in Ensenada!
Saturday, 12/31/2022, NYE dinner. Upon entry, my wife and I noticed quite a few patrons on the first floor. We asked to sit upstairs and were happy to see we were the first ones to sit there. They had multiple aquariums for maximum relaxation. Our waiter took our order quickly and then we didn't see him for about 20 minutes. For an appetizer we ordered the Chiles Gueritos Rellenos de atun ahumado for $110 pesos ($5.75). This appetizer came with three large, bacon wrapped chiles, stuffed with smoked tuna and cheese. They were delicious (especially the smoked tuna), but I would have preferred they peeled the hard outer skin of the chile after grilling it. We ordered 2 Margaritas on the rocks to drink for $95 pesos ($5) each. These turned out to be watered down and essentially bland. For our main dish we ordered the Mariscada al Grill for 2 people for $565 pesos ($29.51). This included: filete sarandeado, 2 tacos gobernador (1 shrimp and 1 smoked tuna), taco de frijol con queso, and 2 conchas de almeja gratinada Especial. The best part of this was the Filete Sarandeado. It had great flavor, and the fish was moist. The tacos were quite heavy and the tortillas too thick for my liking. This restaurant was recommended by a local and the food was reasonably priced but too heavy compared to the light, refreshing seafood we ate in Puerto Nuevo. The service was a bit slow, but that might have been due to the fact that we decided to sit upstairs?
Mariscos Bahia de Ensenada is a large, well established seafood restaurant in downtown Ensenada. They have good, secure parking, excellent service, and plenty of items on the menu to please anyone. I was there on a Sunday afternoon, and there were mariachis making the rounds to sing requested songs for those who wanted it (for a tip). From tacos, tostadas, ceviche, whole fish, filets, served fried, breaded, grilled, garlic (al mojo de ajo), etc. I chose a whole fried cabrillo fish which was delicious. The restaurant is family friendly, offering high chairs, with nice decor featuring aquariums. They offer sodas, limonada, and various aguas frescas as well as a full bar. Service was excellent, efficient and friendly. Prices are reasonable and much less than what you would pay in the USA. I highly recommend!
We were on a cruise and this restaurant was referred to us over the super touristy places and it did not disappoint. It seemed to have lots of regulars/locals dining in which I always take as a strong signal. We sat outside and ordered some chips/salsa. The menu prices are in pesos, so while they charge for chips the prices was nominal and the salsa was superb! There were four adults and 2 kids in our party. Two of us ordered the Puerto Nuevo lobster plates (amazing), one of us a trio of the shrimp governor tacos, one of us the Campechana (WOW) and the kids had a medium shrimp cocktail which was huge and a quesadilla. We also ordered some Ceviche for the table which was excellent and enough for all of us to share. The food was super fresh and well prepared and tasty. We ordered a side of chile's and will warn you that they are HOT. Three of us have super high tolerance for mega spicy food and our mouths were blown away. We also had drinks -- six cerveza, a couple of lemonades. All this food/beverage with 20% tip came out to $200 USD which was incredibly reasonable considering the 2 lobster plates and all the seafood. They DO take credit cards, not sure what the review was about where they do not.
Excellent service upon arrival. Following the safest measures regarding COVID-19 its incredibly calming to see the protocols followed at this restaurant. Temperature checks for all guests, sanitation mats for shoes, sanitizer supplied by the restaurant, utensils are in individual bags. As for the menu it's a QR Code scan that uploads the menu link directly to your device. Hot or not? As a big group we ordered a variety of menu items. I enjoyed the Aguachiles verdes- Hot items in both terms of heat level and taste, presentation was nice and although it appeared to be a small portion I was satisfied. Paired with saltines and tostadas. Did not like the sauce on the cucumber but the shrimp was great juicy with a kick. Also ordered the Shrimp Ceviche- large portion, good taste. Hot item! Margarita: was good eco straws loooove that! Chips + Salsa: salsa was a Not item for me could definitely do without.
Food: First off, the molcajete is enough for two people... just wanting to start out with that. The surf and turf version was very good and the broth was a bit spicy, but very flavorful. I've never had one before so this was a great experience! Also, like my wife always says, if the salsa is good then the food can be made good! Their salsa was fresh and delicious. Atmosphere: Okay so it's kind of loud inside when they have the Mariachi band playing. Don't get me wrong, it's Mexico and I think having the band come in and play at your table is awesome, but it makes it difficult to do any talking while they are playing. I loved the music, I just wish it could be a tad bit quieter. But still, if it's only for 10-15 minutes, it's pretty cool. Price: Very reasonable, most items were 15$ or less. I mean, it's Mexico so some stuff is going to be cheaper just because of that. But it was delicious too. Service: Our server was great, no complaints. Reminds me of France though. We waited for our check for like 20 minutes, they were not in a rush to kick us out. I guess we should have bought more food...? Overall: I'll come back to try the shrimp ceviche, it looked really good. Awesome experience, though the music was a bit loud and our server never really came back to check on us at all. Still, solid food and nice, well lit place. Great for families!
This review is just for the camarones rancheros which was amazing. Flavor was great, they give you what seems like a pound of shrimp so you'll probably have leftovers. I had the leftovers the next day too and even microwaved it still tasted amazing. Trying to find something similar to the way they made this here in CA. Only downside is I wish they served a bigger portion of rice with it.
1 month ago
Visited during port 2 of our Carnival cruise. We were walking around exploring the town and decided to stop in when we got hungry. The restaurant feels more upscale than expected, but still clearly a place locals frequent, which is usually a good sign. It specializes in seafood. If you don't speak Spanish, they do provide an English menu, though prices are listed in pesos. We ordered 6 tacos total, 4 fish and 2 shrimp, along with 2 cokes and 2 bottled waters. They also brought complimentary chips, salsas, lime, and cabbage, plus ketchup and mayo on the side (we didn't end up using those). The tacos were simple but very well done. The fish and shrimp were fried fresh, light and crispy without being greasy. The shrimp was my favorite. The pico de gallo was fresh and flavorful, and the lime and cabbage added a good balance and crunch. I honestly wish I would've ordered their whole fried fish because it looked incredible, but there's no way two people could've finished it in one sitting. The restaurant itself was clean, and the staff were extremely attentive. The service felt high-class in the sense that they were very respectful and treated the experience with care, almost like a fine dining environment, while still being approachable. Total came out to about $40 USD with a 20% tip ($34 before tip), which is excellent value for the quality and portion. Overall, this is a solid seafood spot in Ensenada. Simple food done right, elevated by great service and a clean, welcoming environment. read more
Our waiter, Paco, opened the door and walked us to our table. He gave us plenty time to look at the menu and answered our questions. He was super patient knowing Spanish was not our forte. The appetizers were homemade tortilla chips and salsa. We ended up ordering two dozen oysters and and a seafood tower. I ordered an octopus taco, grilled to a tender texture and smokey flavor. The portions were very hefty and satisfying. The inside of the restaurant is very spacious and confortable. When we arrived, the restaurant was just getting busy probably due to Independence Day. Despite the busyness, all the staff were extremely attentive and friendly. Muchísimas gracias! read more
2 months ago
First time going to this restaurant and we loved it. Food was amazing and service was great. read more
My husband and I were on a cruise that stopped in Ensenada. We decided to get a late lunch before we had to get back on the ship. He ordered a Gobernador Taco with Octopus, and I ordered a fish taco and clam chowder. The clam chowder was ridiculously chunky. It was yummy! I want to go back and try some other items on the menu! read more
Mariscos Bahía de Ensenada is a large restaurant located in an avenue, seems to be recently renovated very clean, the bathrooms are spotless! We went over there because a taxi driver recommended the place, and yes it was delicious and the prices were way less than what we usually pay in the US. We had micheladas to drink and Broiled lobster with butter (it came either rice and salad) and tostada de ceviche. Both plates were delicious very fresh and well prepared. Service was good and attentive. The restaurant is family friendly, they have the special chairs for kids, and kids menu. Great dining experience, recommended! read more
6 months ago
1 year ago
Quaint seafood restaurant off the beaten path! Great fish tacos and you can't beat a bucket of bear for $155 Pesos! Very attentive staff and service. Salads and chips were tasty! read more
9 months ago
1 year ago
Excellent! Heard about this place from a well cruised passenger and glad we followed the recommendation. Tried the mixed ceviche which came with large portion and very fresh as well as the most tender grilled octopus I have ever tasted! Amazing!!! So glad we found this place and plan to visit it every time I'm in Ensenada! read more
Saturday, 12/31/2022, NYE dinner. Upon entry, my wife and I noticed quite a few patrons on the first floor. We asked to sit upstairs and were happy to see we were the first ones to sit there. They had multiple aquariums for maximum relaxation. Our waiter took our order quickly and then we didn't see him for about 20 minutes. For an appetizer we ordered the Chiles Gueritos Rellenos de atun ahumado for $110 pesos ($5.75). This appetizer came with three large, bacon wrapped chiles, stuffed with smoked tuna and cheese. They were delicious (especially the smoked tuna), but I would have preferred they peeled the hard outer skin of the chile after grilling it. We ordered 2 Margaritas on the rocks to drink for $95 pesos ($5) each. These turned out to be watered down and essentially bland. For our main dish we ordered the Mariscada al Grill for 2 people for $565 pesos ($29.51). This included: filete sarandeado, 2 tacos gobernador (1 shrimp and 1 smoked tuna), taco de frijol con queso, and 2 conchas de almeja gratinada Especial. The best part of this was the Filete Sarandeado. It had great flavor, and the fish was moist. The tacos were quite heavy and the tortillas too thick for my liking. This restaurant was recommended by a local and the food was reasonably priced but too heavy compared to the light, refreshing seafood we ate in Puerto Nuevo. The service was a bit slow, but that might have been due to the fact that we decided to sit upstairs? read more
Mariscos Bahia de Ensenada is a large, well established seafood restaurant in downtown Ensenada. They have good, secure parking, excellent service, and plenty of items on the menu to please anyone. I was there on a Sunday afternoon, and there were mariachis making the rounds to sing requested songs for those who wanted it (for a tip). From tacos, tostadas, ceviche, whole fish, filets, served fried, breaded, grilled, garlic (al mojo de ajo), etc. I chose a whole fried cabrillo fish which was delicious. The restaurant is family friendly, offering high chairs, with nice decor featuring aquariums. They offer sodas, limonada, and various aguas frescas as well as a full bar. Service was excellent, efficient and friendly. Prices are reasonable and much less than what you would pay in the USA. I highly recommend! read more
2 years ago
Another great meal! This time we took a friend who had never tried it although he visits Ensenada several times a month for the past 20 years. He loved it and will be back. read more
We were on a cruise and this restaurant was referred to us over the super touristy places and it did not disappoint. It seemed to have lots of regulars/locals dining in which I always take as a strong signal. We sat outside and ordered some chips/salsa. The menu prices are in pesos, so while they charge for chips the prices was nominal and the salsa was superb! There were four adults and 2 kids in our party. Two of us ordered the Puerto Nuevo lobster plates (amazing), one of us a trio of the shrimp governor tacos, one of us the Campechana (WOW) and the kids had a medium shrimp cocktail which was huge and a quesadilla. We also ordered some Ceviche for the table which was excellent and enough for all of us to share. The food was super fresh and well prepared and tasty. We ordered a side of chile's and will warn you that they are HOT. Three of us have super high tolerance for mega spicy food and our mouths were blown away. We also had drinks -- six cerveza, a couple of lemonades. All this food/beverage with 20% tip came out to $200 USD which was incredibly reasonable considering the 2 lobster plates and all the seafood. They DO take credit cards, not sure what the review was about where they do not. read more
6 years ago
Excellent service upon arrival. Following the safest measures regarding COVID-19 its incredibly calming to see the protocols followed at this restaurant. Temperature checks for all guests, sanitation mats for shoes, sanitizer supplied by the restaurant, utensils are in individual bags. As for the menu it's a QR Code scan that uploads the menu link directly to your device. Hot or not? As a big group we ordered a variety of menu items. I enjoyed the Aguachiles verdes- Hot items in both terms of heat level and taste, presentation was nice and although it appeared to be a small portion I was satisfied. Paired with saltines and tostadas. Did not like the sauce on the cucumber but the shrimp was great juicy with a kick. Also ordered the Shrimp Ceviche- large portion, good taste. Hot item! Margarita: was good eco straws loooove that! Chips + Salsa: salsa was a Not item for me could definitely do without. read more
4 years ago
Food: First off, the molcajete is enough for two people... just wanting to start out with that. The surf and turf version was very good and the broth was a bit spicy, but very flavorful. I've never had one before so this was a great experience! Also, like my wife always says, if the salsa is good then the food can be made good! Their salsa was fresh and delicious. Atmosphere: Okay so it's kind of loud inside when they have the Mariachi band playing. Don't get me wrong, it's Mexico and I think having the band come in and play at your table is awesome, but it makes it difficult to do any talking while they are playing. I loved the music, I just wish it could be a tad bit quieter. But still, if it's only for 10-15 minutes, it's pretty cool. Price: Very reasonable, most items were 15$ or less. I mean, it's Mexico so some stuff is going to be cheaper just because of that. But it was delicious too. Service: Our server was great, no complaints. Reminds me of France though. We waited for our check for like 20 minutes, they were not in a rush to kick us out. I guess we should have bought more food...? Overall: I'll come back to try the shrimp ceviche, it looked really good. Awesome experience, though the music was a bit loud and our server never really came back to check on us at all. Still, solid food and nice, well lit place. Great for families! read more
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If you're in Ensenada, you have to go here to have sea food. It was amazing and very decently priced. Clean place. Clean restroom and parking is available in the rear. The service was great. Will def be back here again. read more
5 years ago
This review is just for the camarones rancheros which was amazing. Flavor was great, they give you what seems like a pound of shrimp so you'll probably have leftovers. I had the leftovers the next day too and even microwaved it still tasted amazing. Trying to find something similar to the way they made this here in CA. Only downside is I wish they served a bigger portion of rice with it. read more
1 year ago
Sometimes you have to go old school. Meaning 1963. That is when Mariscos Bahia de Ensenada opened for business! Wow, that is almost as old as me! I recently dined at this iconic Ensenada eatery and left full and happy. Not only was the seafood fresh and ample, but the beers were cold and the prices - well - what can I say. They were wonderful! I am a huge fan of Mariscos' offerings. I won't hesitate to come back, and will do so in a couple of weeks when I am next in Ensenada! Hint - parking is available in the rear in case you are having difficulty finding a spot along the street. read more
6 years ago
COVID-19 procedures are legit, however pretty crowded. Temperature and hand sanitizer is used upon entry. All servers are wearing gloves and face masks/ shields. Won't kiss your ass but food is good quality. We ordered 1/2 a lobster (literally lobster split in half) and grilled fish. Very much enjoyed the meal. Tortilla were good, chips and salsa "meh". Would come back read more
Update: Came back and ate inside. It is much more elegant and formal. Nice that you can pick outside casual or inside formal. Had dinner watching the fresh fish ordered and taken off the ice- so fresh the eyes were clear and no odor. My husband got the whole fried fish- so tasty, nice crunch but not dry. I had the filet because it would be smaller but there were 2 filets so I had delicious leftovers the next day! Enjoyed dinner very much! Original: A friend took pity on us and picked us up for a quick lunch since we are stuck staying in a boat yard until our boat is fixed. No one had any food preferences so he picked s place close by. Our friend lived liked the food and we had never been to Mariscos Bajia so we were excited to try it. The place is big, looks good and they've been around a while so must have something going. We sat outside in the closed sidewalk patio that has glass all around to keep the wind off and let you see the happenings on the street. They brought out chips and salsa with our drink order. The salsa had a slight kick but was not too hot. Our friend and I ordered the ceviche-his, the combo, and mine, just fish. My husband ordered a fish filet broiled. The ceviches were fresh and delicious and served with tostadas that you used to scoop it up. It was a good enough portion that I had leftovers. My husband's fish filet was yellowtail and served with salad and rice. The fish was very good and there were 3 filets making a large meal. He didn't eat the rice or salad so he could finish the fish but I tried them and they were good. We would definitely go back. The food is good and a good price. The rest of the restaurant is beautiful and looks like a great place to try! read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
We wandered in on a cruise and ordered the Molcajete it was incredible great staff great food very friendly highly recommended. Also really great drinks and great prices read more
Pescado Frito was to dieeee for ! Shrimp ceviche was fresh , full of flavor and HUGE pieces of shrimp, veggies and avocado. Pescado sarandeado was cooked to perfection and full of flavor . Great margaritas and micheladas . read more
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I finally understood the hype ... sadly I tried my best to find a positive experience while we dined here over the weekend. This place has been around since the 1960s and it shows they burn and churn tourists and cater to those flavors. Normally you can never go wrong aguachiles, our order was flavorless. While the quality of shrimp seemed as if they had sat in a bucket for more than a few days, soggy aguachiles is an insult. Ceviche was mehhh lacking citrus and spice overall just bland seafood chopped into a tomate soup... Service: Lack thereof our waiter hated his job and you could feel it, Mexico is known for its hospitality this kid hated life he didn't even try to upsell the plates of lobster! Price: OVERRATED, again wayyy OVERRATED! Do yourself a favor google Puerto Nuevo it's a quick 15 min taxi from Ensenada the prices and seafood plate specials you get there verses the overpopulated seafood tourist houses in Ensenada cant be beat. It's all fresh catch coming from the port :) Skip this joint happy foodie hunting! read more
11 years ago
A young lady told us about this place when my family and I were at La Bufadora. I wanted fish tacos so bad!! The texture of the fried fish was delicious. I demolished my 2 tacos. My tortillas de maiz were so fresh because it was hand made. I also enjoyed the place. It was clean and the decor was cute. The salsa (pico de gallo) was sweet & had a kick to it. The white cream seemed to be mayo so nothing special. I also liked that if you wanted to see how big the fish would be if you ordered it, your server will bring one out. Mind you those fishies are huge. I really enjoyed it and I will come back. read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
The food was really good. We enjoyed our experience at this restaurant. We visited on a Sunday for Lunch. Three of our entries were delicious, the fourth, however, was a bit bland (Camarones Empanizados). The service was okay. The receptionists were polite and friendly. Our waitress was okay, but not super friendly, and acted a bit short. She did not make an effort to tell us what the entries consisted of (no pictures on menu). She also seemed extremely rushed and cut us short a couple of times. But nevertheless we enjoyed our food. Good location and family environment. Good place for kids. read more
3 years ago
A bit over priced but really good quality seafood with good service. Centrally located in Puerto Ensenada, within walking distance of stores, bars a other amenities. Our party of 12 was seated on the second floor. The menu is in Spanish and English. I got the whole puerto nuevo lobster with sides of avocado, beans and rice ($699pesos). It was delicious and worth the splurge! read more
Excellent food, and reasonable prices (if you take a moment to do the exchange rates beforehand). My wife had the shrimp cocktail and I went overboard with the molcajete, and both were delicious. The salsa was excellent as well, but be prepared if aren't a fan of spicy since they don't go easy on the raw jalapenos (just the right crunch and not too spicy in my opinion). Check it out if are in the area. read more
By far the best casual seafood restaurant in Ensenada! There is plenty of seating inside and out. This is a great place to come in a large group. My family who are from Ensenada are regulars here. This place has exquisite service and a full drink menu. We ordered some beers, sangrías and oysters to start. The oysters are on the large side and super fresh! I love that they serve chips and salsa along with a yummy cup of fish stew before the meal. The stew is just fantastic! Our table ordered quite a variety so I was able to try a little bit of everything. The Camarones a Mojo de Ajo were great, not too salty. I love that their tortillas are all fresh! I ordered the Breaded Shrimp and it was perfection! I also tried my cousins Breaded Filet and it was also yummy. The classic Grilled Filet was also flavorful. The service is great and they kept up with our lime refill requests. Sidebar: there is a tiny parking lot in the back. read more
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