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Mata Ashta

4.0 (51 reviews)
Wed • 1:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
Thu • 1:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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Nice bar area
Sandra P.

This place is great for cocktails, wine and of course...sushi! Walked over from a friend's home and had a late dinner. They close at 2am?!! Love it! The wine is delicious and came from el Valle de Guadalupe. Great prices on all the drinks and menu items. Service and ambience was nice and cozy. Looks like a place where regulars hang out at. Crunchy roll, spicy tuna roll and fried rice was amazing!

Krispy Krab sushi
Ellen L.

The first role we got was the dynamite. It was 340 pesos. Pretty expensive for sushi, but we had to give the place a shot. The dynamite role was good yet small for the price. The waiter was great and the sake was hot. The second roll was the crunchy crab, and it was pretty disappointing. The rice was clearly old. There was imitation crab inside the roll and a couple of skinny legs sticking out of one of the rolls. It was very unappetizing. I really wanted this place to be great. I'd love to have a go to sushi restaurant in Rosarito. We just love sushi. There were approximately 8 to 10 workers in the restaurant/Play bar when we arrived and we were the only two people there. Yet it took 20 minutes to receive our sake and 30 minutes to get the first roll. There was no indication why it would take this long. There is an outdoor eating area, but it was too cold on this day to be outside. We sat in front of the windows that overlooked a couple row of houses and then the ocean. You'll have to try this out for yourself, unfortunately our EXPERIENCE less than we expected. I wish you luck in your experience. And I hope the restaurant continues to improve. Maybe we'll check it out in six months or so.

Yummy rolls
Mama R.

The service first: the servers are friendly and do their best to accommodate a sometimes full restaurant while being seriously understaffed. The owner of the place is very arrogant and not very personable but that's just my opinion. The food: the sushi is very good. Very fresh and well made. They also have some original ideas on their menu which is good. However, the prices are really high for the area and the menu is limited. After going there on a regular basis we got bored after a while and asked the chef to be creative and give us something new not on the menu. Something we've asked other chefs plenty of times and we're not usually disappointed. This time we were. It was obvious that they simply remixed what was on the menu. Either the chef is not given creative license or he's very limited in training. Either way we have stopped going so often and now only go maybe once a quarter when we've missed their menu enough to give it another try.

Jami U.

Steve Spradley Mucho Mahalo for the best sushi this side of Maui. Nobu used to be my favorite sushi bar, but now it's #mataashta Emi, the bartender is the thing cutest ever and knows his stuff. Happiest girl in Baja. Staff is amazing and if ya don't go here is on you

Some hand rolls to start. Cali to taste their surimi and spicy tuna since they dont mash it.
Walter M.

After 4 days of tacos and lobster and meats I was ready for something more familiar, rice. I eat sushi once a week back home and figured it was time get back to normal. Unfortunately we could not walk here as the toll road is not lit, despite being just a mile away. Uber to the rescue. Not to be confused with the taco spot next door by the same name this is the building on the left. It looks expanded since the door is not exactly centered, you walk by the glass and see everything just to get to the door. Live music, a separate bar, a half outdoor patio that needed heat. The bathrooms to the left. The open kitchen works, but was definitely not it's original design or purpose. Some hand rolls (nothing crazy) since we came here mostly for some warm ramen and something with rice. The California roll was good, the spicy tuna roll was not mashed at all, basically julienned topped with sambal. The soy sauce was good. They had a good beer selection, wine, sake, spirits (sans American whiskey). The prices were good, not great, sushi is one of those products that hold regardless of the economy. The ramen was bland, I regretted my decision when I saw hard bricks of ramen in a bag. It was basically maruchan ramen, but the broth was watered down. They did top it with a proper egg, corn, sprouts. I really liked the mushrooms, but the pork was fried and ultimately got soggy/chewy/fatty. Not chashu pork in any sense. Once we tried it we ordered a few more rolls as even though the warm broth was what we were looking forward to, it wasn't worth filling up on that. The Philadelphia roll had a nice and firm salmon which I liked a lot. The sake was good as we also got something with more heat(unknown chefs choice roll). The service was meh, the server had an attitude. The band was ok, nothing amazing, the crowd was cool, lots of couples, small families, a few kids, a few small groups. It's ultimately not a place I'd come back to, but try finding anything Asian open on a Sunday, semi late.

Matthew O.

For a sushi place you have to try the boneless buffalo wings. I am dead serious when I say they are the best boneless wings I have ever had in my life. The Ranch could use an upgrade, but the chicken itself is breaded with a sushi style Tempura which is unreal. The staff is all incredible and Steve and Juan make it feel like a second home.

Rainbow
Nick B.

When you're south of the border, you may think your options for sushi have run out. But you sir or madam are incorrect. Just moving to the area, I had a huge desire to find my local sushi bar so I can pony up and get my fix. Good thing Mata Ashta is next door. The service here is impeccable and the fish is amazing. They make quality rolls with some other options for the non sushi eaters so my wife and I find ourselves here frequently. This location is perfect, nestled right above the water with amazing views, great food and amazing staff, I hope to see Mata Ashta stay around for many years to come. If you're in the area and need a stiff drink or a delicious roll, I would hesitate no further. Come in and see what it's all about.

Blended Cadillac margarita and adios MF
Kimber B.

Fresh and delicious, cozy and scenic. The service isn't quick but it is definitely friendly. Come at sunset for amazing ocean view!

Cold Kirin!
Joe T.

Last Friday was my 2nd visit here and the again the food didn't disappoint! The quality is consistently fresh and always tastes great. The only reason I couldn't give 5 stars is having to ask several times for the bill. Don't mind that though, we'll be back next time we're down!

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Romesco Mexiterranean Bistro - Tapas Bar

Romesco Mexiterranean Bistro

3.8(1.1k reviews)
27.0 km
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Great food and great service by our waiter Gustavo. I almost did not go after reading a review…read morefrom someone else who posted a review 15 minutes prior to my reservation stating his water took forever ... needless to say we had a great experience. It was a busy Friday but our beverages, tapas and main course came out on time ... Our Order : short rib cazuelita (my favorite), bone marrow sopes , branzino , Cesar salad with salmon, octopus tapa, grandma fideo taquitos ( first time trying this tacos & they were good but I will not order again because I have a love hate relationship with too many carbs - smh ) ... the sauces included with our Tapas were soooo savory- I highly recommend you don't skip this place.

We always go to this restaurant. The food is good, although the portions are small. The menu is…read morevaried, the drinks are good, the service is fast, and the waiters are friendly and talkative. It's always a good idea to make a reservation in advance. Well, yesterday we went without a reservation. The restaurant is always packed. The hostess asked if we wanted to sit outside or near the bar, since the main dining room was full. We said near the bar, and that's when she told us, "Near the bar, there's a door. You can open it and sit in there." Well, we walked all the way to the back of the restaurant, and there was the door. The moment we opened it, it looked like a pub. Old, dirty, uncomfortable tables and chairs, 80s music playing on the TV (which was the only thing that saved dinner), a crying child, a dark atmosphere, and red curtains by the exit door. Yes, the customers from the Ratatouille kitchen leave through that door, which opens directly onto the street. There was only one waiter, poor guy, taking orders and running back and forth trying to keep up with everyone, customers complaining... It looked just like the kitchen in the movie Ratatouille when he goes back home. Our main courses arrived before the appetizers, nobody asked if we wanted more drinks... A completely different level of service compared to the main dining room, except everything costs exactly the same as in the main dining room. I felt claustrophobic. You guys should invest in that section of the restaurant. Get rid of that door and make the space look and feel like the rest of the restaurant.

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Romesco Mexiterranean Bistro - Romesco's Ahi Tuna Tostada

Romesco's Ahi Tuna Tostada

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Romesco's Tortilla Soup

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CTZN - Garnishing the plates on the pass

CTZN

4.2(125 reviews)
64.8 km

My younger brother and his wife, who's originally from Barcelona, Spain, were visiting, and we had…read morea wonderful meal here. Some dishes were more authentic than others, but everything was delicious. The service was attentive and top-notch. Our server was on top of everything, offered excellent recommendations, and paced the meal perfectly. We also had plenty of leftovers to take home. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu. It's such a welcome addition to have a great Spanish restaurant north of La Jolla.

We came here for an impromptu Sunday brunch and were glad we stumbled upon this place…read more Our server was really sweet and recommended dishes for us. We had a few sangrias and old fashions at our table. The red sangria was very refreshing. The patatas bravas, clams, and mushrooms were the star of the show for me. They were all so delicious. I thought the paella was just average and a bit overpriced for the size. We also ordered the pulpo which I usually love but it was overcooked and smushy. I wasn't sure if that was the intent and was assured by another person(maybe the manager or owner) that it was indeed overcooked. We appreciated the fact that he came out and explained that he too tried it and it was cooked incorrectly. They removed it from our bill. Our afternoon was great thanks to good food, drinks and company! I would definitely come back in the future.

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CTZN - Back wall seating

Back wall seating

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Garnishing with Cilantro on the Charred Maitake Mushrooms

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4.6(556 reviews)
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The staff is beyond professional and friendly! I made a reservation for 2 but ended up dining solo…read more They asked me seating preference. I ordered the drink special and it was presented in a fun manner with chips and a flower. To start I got the ceviche which was fresh and refreshing, finishing it off with the carne adovada. I will go back and actually take photos of the food next time!

So many good things to say about this restaurant. First, we weren't sure what to order (soup is a…read moreMUST) so we got one of everything tapas as a group of four and were very happy. The waiter was patient and led us through what my father could and couldn't eat with his allergies. My 11 year old loved the mini burger. Presentation was excellent. They were nice enough to serve everything on the side for her. She loved the fresh crisped rosemary potato chips on the side. Some standouts from tapas menu are patatas bravas with crispy cheese covered potatoes with two dipping sauces (aioli and spicy) and of course the award winning soup earned its place in the menu. Waitstaff and service are outstanding. Plenty of menu options. Wine list is great and they led us to pick a lovely bottle. Definitely a fine dining option that was a great choice for my dad to try food better than he can get at home, as he requested. (Father approved. We had already visited outstanding restaurants like Muzita and Buona Forchetta). Adding Wolf in the Woods to my impress the guests list.

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Wolf in the Woods - Bar

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