Delicious food, drinks, views, and service! Our favorite…read morefrom Puerto Nuevo! This is our second time there and we will be back and definitely recommend!

My favorite spot in Puerto Nuevo for Lobster! They have all different sizes.... small, medium,…read morelarge, XL and Jumbo! The jumbo lobster is something you have never seen before! The tortilla soup is amazing, oysters and seafood plate. All the salsas were delicious. I would defiantly recommend this to everyone and I will be back soon. The stair case to the very top deck is a bit crazy! Just stay to the outside and hold on!

Came for Nana's birthday, left with a new Puerto Nuevo favorite!…read more Everyone on TikTok seems to say "Go to Ortega's!" when talking about Puerto Nuevo, but last time we went it was just okay and a little pricey (making the fam shuffle to put pesos together since it was cash only). We were celebrating my Nana's birthday and had a bigger group than usual, so I started looking around on yelp for other options. There are SO many little lobster restaurants along this street, but this place had good reviews, the pictures looked good, so we figured- why not try something new? And I'm SO glad we did. Actually, before we even got there, all the restaurant promoters were trying to get us into their places and asking where we were headed. Every time we said this restaurant, they were like, "Oh yeah, that's a really good place!" I'm sorry, but when the people trying to steal your business are ALSO admitting the place you're going to is good... I'm listening. We got in, immediately got a table, and they brought out chips, salsa AND fresh ceviche. Ceviche is one of my favorite foods, so at that point they basically had me. Then the food came out and the whole family was happy. The lobster was amazing, the tortillas were fresh, the rice and beans tasted like Nana made them herself, and the drinks were PHENOMENAL. Everything was flavorful and fresh, and we all had such a good time. What I really loved about this place is that it reminded me why sometimes the little local spots are better than the big, famous ones. You don't always need the biggest restaurant, the most viral TikTok, or the place with the best-known view to have an amazing meal. Sometimes you just have to look around and give one of the smaller places a chance. And this one absolutely delivered. The restaurant itself is quite a bit smaller than Ortega's, and you do have to walk up a few stairs, but nothing crazy at all. I actually liked the smaller, more intimate feel. And when we were walking out of the restaurant we say them preparing all kinds of ceviches and other dishes right there. We saw several things we hadn't tried before and immediately started making a mental list of what we want to order next time. This wasn't just a one-time birthday dinner either -- I've already come back since her birthday, and now this is the place I recommend when anyone asks me where they should eat in Puerto Nuevo. So TikTok can keep telling everyone to go to Ortega's. Me and the real foodies are happily enjoying this little spot instead. 10/10. Nana-approved. Family-approved. Ceviche-approved. Can't wait to go back again

We found this spot on Yelp, after looking through other reviews and comparing them to other spots…read morein the area. We were also welcomed by someone promoting this restaurant on the street/inviting people to check out the food. I realized later that they also have a downstairs bar and restaurant (you can also preview the seafood selections from the cart). We opted to eat upstairs since they had a bit of a view with a more open seating area. Only about 3 tables have the view of the water/beach, while the rest of the tables are either on the side overlooking the street, in the middle of the restaurant, or on the side where you can kind of see the view. They also have a nice photo opp/background also on one of the sides facing the water view. We were welcomed and seated and got to check out the different sized lobster options (this was what immediately drew us to this spot initially). We were greeted with complementary chips, salsa, pico de gallo, and ceviche. It was a nice welcome surprise. We got an order of 3 medium lobsters and an order of garlic shrimp. We also got a bottle of Tecate and a Carajillo cocktail. One of the neighboring areas had a mariachi band serenading different tables in their outdoor restaurant area. And that provided a lot of entertainment for our seafood feast. We also had other musicians come through our restaurant to try to serenade us, but nobody seemed to want to fork over any money. The drinks came pretty quickly and even though I'm not big on beer, the chilled bottle just somehow made sense and tasted a lot better. The Carajillo was tasty and served with an orange slice. I felt like it was the perfect combination to the coffee forward cocktail. The Appetizer was delicious, although I'm not big on any spicy items, the salsa was good in small doses. The ceviche and pico de gallo were super fresh, as were the tortilla chips. When we got the main courses, they came out rather quickly. They were split and halved. Same with the shrimp. These dishes were also served with an order of beans with rice, freshlu made flour tortillas, as well as a side of butter dipping sauce. The food was extremely fresh and came out rather quickly. Our server seemed to be a bit attentive and check on us a couple of times. When we finished, we ended up getting 1 homemade flan to share and another Carajillo to pair. The drink was just as good as the first one and prepared similarly. The flan was tasty, just a bit on the sweet side for me. It was the waiting that kinda got to me. It wasn't that they forgot about us, but that we were probably waiting around for a bit before the server came back to check on us. We may have waited an extra 10 minutes before we got the check, paid, and left. Food and drinks: 5 stars Service: 4 stars (courteous and respectful, just bit less attentive than we would've hoped for.

Luckily, we got here in time before the lines started forming. Everyone on the table had lobster so…read morewe ordered 8 dishes. Everything is served family style. Lobsters come piled on a plate with bowl of beans and rice. They serve it with melted butter, limes and salsa. It is so good. Depending on how the catch went, you can easily get a very good size medium lobster with chunks of meat inside. They say there are sister location but this is the original so don't be fooled. There is a line for a reason. Just ask for lobsters, Baja style - which comes with rice, beans, hot tortillas and butter.

I used to come to Puerto Nuevo when I was younger, and I would always go to the different…read morerestaurants. This is the first time I came here. I bought an excursion on Royal Caribbean, and they brought us here to this restaurant. The service is fast friendly, and they have músicos playing while you eat. Beautiful ambience! The lobster was so tender and flavorful, and the homemade flour tortillas are huge! And the rice and beans are so delicious. So delicious!

First timers and we will be back. Came to Granas Place after reading positive Yelp reviews for…read moregreat food, reasonable prices and welcoming service. We got there early, and were the first customers of the day. Family ambiance with high chairs available. Their bathrooms are clean and recently remodeled. Beautiful mural in the main dining room.

What a gem! It can be overwhelming walking the main drag of Puerto Nuevo and getting hollered at…read moredeals and free tequila shots, but Granas is off to the left across from the grocery store. Amazing service and even better food. The price is on point and no tourist up charges.

Really good Mexican food. I had the skirt steak and shrimp fajitas and my son had shrimp fra…read morediavolo. Really good. Homemade tortillas were also excellent and plentiful. Service was fantastic. Seems many expat locals love this place. Will return.

Year in and year out this kitchen is the best along the coast. This time I tried the Caldo…read moreTlalpeño and it was huge. The toppings were great.

My mom took me to this place Damm they have the best whole…read morefried fish ever hands down Very clean place waiters are great definitely recommend

Under the white arch between Rosarito and Puerto Nuevo, you will find the quaint fishing village of…read morePopotla. Besides being in the news for drugs and human smuggling, Popotla is known for their fresh, daily caught seafood. Mariscos La Guerita is a restaurant here. Made from leftover lumber and the blue vinyl tarp, this ghetto- fabulous eatery was visited by Anthony Bourdain. To find this place, just look for a banner that says "Antoni Bourdan visits Rosarito Popotla". It's a bit intimidating if you do not speak Spanish. First, purchase your seafood from the countless vendors on the beach. (Fish range from 20-50 pesos per kilo) Once you purchase the fish, take it to the fish cleaning station. They will clean your fish for a tip. ($1 a fish) Take the cleaned fish to La Guerita and they will cook it up to your liking for about 30 pesos a fish. They will provide you with rice, beans, tortillas and an assortment of hot sauces. While you wait, make sure to check out the other stalls for their Cóctel de Mariscos or have a few beers. There must be crack sauce in the oil. Pescado Frito and the fish tacos are among the best I've had. (My wife has tried many times to duplicate the flavor but never can.) Spider crab and the sea urchin not so much. In the winter months, look for the brown box crab. It is better than the Alaskan variety. If you are in Rosarito, Mariscos La Guerita and Popotla is a great alternative to Puerto Nuevo. (Lobster Village) Just make sure you don't need to go to the banos. (bathroom) If you do, it's 5 pesos and a tetanus shot.

Such a great experience! Outside, we saw the giant, live Marciano (Martian) Spider crabs with long…read morelegs spread out all their glory. Inside, we got to taste them, fried and slathered in garlic butter. They were delicious, and a lot of fun smashing them open with rocks over a wooden cutting board to get the tasty morsels of crab inside. They come with homemade tortillas, rice and pair perfectly with white wine, cervezas or Cadillac margaritas The table next to us ordered lobster with shrimp, and that looks amazing too. On the way out, saw a chef cooking a whole filleted fish smothered with garlic butter and chili sauce over hot coals. It looks insanely good; definitely ordering that next time. Love the vibe of this little fishing village. Will definitely be returning here and totally recommend!

I came across this place after watching some YouTube videos about Popotla, a fishing village…read moreapproximately 10 miles from Rosarito Beach. I like watching Mark Weins and his adventures with food, as I am quite the foodie myself. Therefore, I found myself at Mariscos La Estrella or "Star Seafood." This place is located at the far end near the water and has a nice view, where you can see the fishermans' boats come ashore with fresh catches of the day. We walked in and were seated right away. They start you off with complimentary fresh tortilla chips and ceviche. The ceviche was okay but did not taste that fresh. My friend and I shared the region's signature delicacy, a Cangrejo Marciano, or "Martian Crab." We waited about 15 minutes for the order. The crab is large, deep fried in butter, served with beans, rice, and fresh tortillas. Unfortunately, I can't say it was out of this world. I believe this place is overhyped. Because the crab was deep fried, it shrunk and the crab meat in the claws were more shredded rather than in chunks, making it a lot of work to eat. While the concept is cool, as they give you a big rock to crack your crab... the meal was about average. I had to use a lot of lime to even out the butter flavor. The rice, beans, and tortillas were also a bit dry unfortunately. Service was great and our female server was very attentive, filling our waters and taking away our dishes promptly. It was nice to visit this place and I love supporting small businesses. However, I think I will try a different place next time for fresh fish. Overall 3.5 stars. Happy eating! Yelp Review #56- 2026

When you get to Rosarita's famous Puerto Nuevo "New Port" you're immediately hit with a variety of…read moresights and smells, mainly the smell of cooked or roasted lobster which is like heaven. I first ventured to Don Luis as a recommendation from our cab driver and loved it. First, they gave our group additional food and second, they gave us all a free shot of tequila. More important, there isn't an hour wait as there is with the more famous restaurants here. The food here is excellent, which is the most important thing. You can order shrimp combinations with a small lobster, but make sure you order lobster here otherwise what's the point in coming? I've gotten the large lobster both times, which is served with salad, rice, beans, and fresh made flour tortillas which are incredible. All this for about $25, it's a great deal and worth traveling for. Taking an Uber from Tijuana border costs about $25 one way, which is a bargain as it's about a 45 minute ride. Awesome food and would highly recommend. Will be back again for sure.

English: The food is as good as always, and their lobster is…read moreamong the best. However, the rice and bean portions have become very small compared to before. For a 2000Mx pesos meal for four people, this feels unfair, especially since rice and beans traditionally come with the dish. The tiny portions forced us to order more and pay extra. This is unfair for clientele that pays top dollar into a Mexican economy... off the flavor alone Don Luis has always been five stars. Other clients have warned us about this , and I don't like to see people being taken advantage of. Español: La comida es tan buena como siempre, y la langosta es de las mejores. Sin embargo, las porciones de arroz y frijoles ahora son muy pequeñas comparadas con antes. Para una cuenta de $2000 ppara cuatro personas, esto resulta injusto, sobre todo porque el arroz y los frijoles tradicionalmente vienen incluidos. Las porciones tan reducidas nos obligaron a pedir más y pagar de nuevo. Aún teniendo el dinero para pagarlo, es injusto. Hablando solamente del sabor don Luis siempre ha sido cinco estrellas. El suceso de las porciones ya se nos había mencionado por otros clientes, y no me gusta ver que se aprovechen los negocios de la gente que les paga.