It's been a year since we were last in Ensenada, and I've honestly been thinking about this restaurant ever since. We've already done all the touristy things, so this time, coming back here was pretty much the one thing I really wanted to do. I tried to make a reservation 10 days in advance, but no one answered the phone. I eventually DMed them on Instagram, and they gave me another number to try. Of course, life got in the way, I forgot, and suddenly it was the day of our Ensenada stop. We walked past the restaurant around 11:30 and saw people already working inside, so we poked our heads in and asked if they could fit us in at 2:00 for two people. No problem! They told us we had 90 minutes, which was perfect. We did see a few people get turned away because they didn't have reservations, so I'd definitely recommend making one in advance. I would hate to make the trip all the way there and get turned away! We came back a little before 2, were seated immediately, and went straight for the two dishes I remembered loving: the half-order ceviche and the fish risotto. We also wanted the seafood pasta, but our waiter wisely warned us that the ceviche was enough for 2-3 people and the risotto for 3-4. For two people, adding the pasta would be way too much. He was absolutely right! The ceviche was fantastic, and I was already getting full, but the fish risotto? I loved it so much that somehow we finished the whole thing. Do we have free food on the cruise? Absolutely. But would I get off the ship and come back here again if I were in Ensenada? Absolutely yes. Add a michelada for me, a beer for my husband, and a roughly $60 bill for two, and that's pretty much my definition of a perfect afternoon in Ensenada. One of the best meals of the trip and totally worth coming back for. read more

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If you want flavors that hit in all the right ways, this spot is the ONE. The chef? Straight-up first class!

While walking on the Malecon, we checked if Muelle3 has room for 4 hungry guests and fortunately, only one table was occupied. The last time my friends attempted to eat here, the restaurant was full and it will take at least a 30 minute wait to get seated. Today, the 21st of November was our lucky day as we were craving the freshest ceviche Ensenada has to offer and experiencce the five star rating Muelle 3 was known for. Our party of 4 chose to sit outside to eat lunch on this cool, cloudy Friday afternoon and be exposed to the sights and sounds of this busy commercial and fishing port. Within minutes of getting settled, our free appetizer - Tortilla Espanola and a plate full of lemon & lime slices with an oyster shell-full of sea salt and chili powder occupied the center of our table. Then came the Ceviche de la casa. A winner in my book of ceviches! Plus a coaster-sized, fresh off the pan tortilla chips gave it a unique serving style. We had to order another bowl of tortillas because eating ceviche without it just won't be the same. The Calamar frito were perefectly breaded, without excess flour and grease in every bite. Another winner! Last but not the least is the Pasta de Mar with the clams of different sizes and pre-cut scallops in the their shell. Muy Delicioso! More hungry patrons started arriving and we still got prompt service. I will make it a point to grab a satisfying seafood dish or two here the next time I visit Ensenada whether by car or by cruise ship. read more

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Excelent food and great ambiance! You MUST make a reservation or risk not making it. Service is excellent too. Wine selection is limited but very good read more

Este siempre ha sido un lugar obligatorio cada vez que estamos en la ciudad. La comida es fresca y llena de sabor; recomiendo el sashimi, el risotto con pescado y hasta la pasta. Por eso esta experiencia me decepcionó tanto. Después de un tiempo sin venir, decidimos regresar. Hice una reservación para 5 personas a las 4:30 pm un sábado. Llegamos puntuales, pero nuestra mesa no estaba lista. El mesero me dijo que no tardaría, así que esperamos. Pasaron 10 minutos, luego 15, luego 20. Cada vez que preguntaba, me decían que la mesa "ya casi estaba", aunque yo podía ver claramente que la mesa seguía ocupada y luego que el grupo se estaba yendo. Cuando finalmente se levantaron, aún no nos sentaban. Nos dijeron que necesitaban limpiarla, así que nos quedamos ahí esperando. Para ese momento ya eran las 5 pm, treinta minutos después de nuestra hora de reservación. Lo que más me molestó no fue la espera, sino la falta total de comunicación y de cortesía. Nadie explicó la razón del retraso, nadie ofreció una disculpa. Incluso hablé con el dueño o gerente, y tampoco se disculpó ni intentó mejorar la situación. Simplemente siguió con lo suyo como si nada hubiera pasado. Nunca había tenido una mala experiencia aquí, por eso esta me dejó un mal sabor de boca, no por la comida, sino por el servicio. Si esto es lo que puedo esperar aun con reservación, prefiero no regresar. Esperé para escribir esta reseña porque quería hacerlo con la cabeza fría y no de manera impulsiva. De verdad espero que el dueño la lea, porque un simple "disculpa por la molestia" habría sido suficiente. La comida es excelente, pero un buen servicio crea clientes leales. read more

Muelle 3 - A now empty table at 4:50, in which we're still not seated. - Seafood Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

Been trying to come here on our last few trips but every time it's difficult to get there before they close their hours are limited it seems. But on to the good stuff, we had a cocktail & a beer my husband had the camaron ajo with pasta. I had the fish of the day ( yellowtail) with a side salad and tomatoes & peppers. All very delicious with nice portions. I loved the side salad that had a nice vinaigrette my fish was grilled perfectly. My husband's pasta was equally yummy. Wonderful find! A must if you're in the Ensenada harbor read more

Muelle 3 - Beer & gin - Seafood Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

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As always, lovely Limonada natural , pin pon, sashimi de pescado, y calamar frito Cerveza wendland, y modelo negro Rico!!! read more

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Didn't love the menu. Was a bit basic. But... the broth of the French onion soup was very very good. It was missing the gooey top layer crusty cheese I like. I would go back for just the soup Broth. Drinks were good. Other food items just average. Service was very good. read more

The best place in Ensenada. I loved their ceviche, seafood pasta, calamari and fish risotto. read more

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Delicious food and excellent service. Definitely worth it to walk to the end of the boardwalk and away from the tourist trap restaurants!

Cómida excelente, todo fresco buenas porciones. Excellent food, everything is fresh and made to order and good portions. read more

Muelle 3 - Crema de almenas y ceviche - Seafood Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

This place was SO good. The food was amazing and so fresh!! The drinks were also perfect, and the service was great as well! Will 100% be coming back here and highly suggest! read more

Attention Valle de Guadalupe travelers. We visited VDG recently and spoke w new friends who live near Las Playas. They told us about a local favorite in Ensenada. (I think Ensenada is about 40 minutes from VDG). Muelle 3 is on the pier and tucked away from all the hustle and bustle. Don't sweat the hawking from restaurants trying to get you to eat at their place. We were on a mission and I'm so glad we did. This is a small place and reservations are preferred because they do get your groups. We were lucky to get a seat at the bar. The seafood was the freshest I've had. We tried the following: 1. Ceviche de casa- they're special w four kinds of seafood. Perfect. 2. Fresh yellow tail over risotto. It was ridiculously full of flavor. And the perfectly grilled fish was a perfect compliment. 3. Lovely Margaritas. It's all in the mix and these were great. I'm not taking any chances on my next trip to VDG and will be making a res here for sure. Shout out to Caleb our server who took such great care of us. read more

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I discovered Muelle 3, years ago while exploring Ensenada. I've been wanting to go back ever since. 4 years later and the visit didn't disappoint. We went on day two and made a reservation for day three haha. Unlike the pushy, muelles around the corner, muelle 3 is a modern twist on traditional mariscos. Everything is elevated except the price. Definitely check out the risotto and the steamed clams and mussels in white wine. Reservations aren't required, but highly recommended. This was by far our favorite restaurant on our latest Ensenada trip. read more

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Love this quaint spot in Ensenada in the fishing harbor. The food was simple and straightforward. The owner was there and was touching tables to be all was good. Recommend!! read more

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Very cool spot at the end of a row of seafood restaurants. Please note you need to walk through the black market (fish) and then turn right at the pier and the photo on google maps is incorrect! This place doesn't look like the rest. Aka not touristy and loudly decorated. Nice play on industrial, nautical colors and warm wood accents. We tried four dishes for lunch. The hours are different, open until 630 so we opted for a late lunch today without dinner. Arrived at 330pm to the Smiths playing on the sound system. You can see a fridge with a few carefully curated local white wines and beers, we didn't partake today however. Clam chowder - quite different from your traditional New England Style, a little thinner (a good thing) but lovely clammy flavor. Yellowtail tostada - loved! Fresh as hell fish, tomatoes, ginger, cucumber and grapes! I loved the addition of grapes. Octopus Huitlacoche with cheesy polenta and corn. This was delicious! I don't eat much octopus but it was done well, nice flavor from the corn and huitlachoche and a creamy richness from the polenta. Shrimp with garlic and salad - this was the only dish that was a bit pedestrian. But I wanted some gambas ai ajillo . This was a great experience - recommend highly! read more

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Amazing food. Everything was so delicious. Risotto, yellow tail, steamed clams and mussels. Service is great. My favorite lunch spot when I'm in Ensenada :) read more

Fantástico lugar, no aparenta un gran restaurante pero lo es, de verdad, pequeño pero con una carta de comida de mar realmente excelente y fresca, con un servicio increíble, vengan a comer aquí!!! read more

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Always a fantastic experience, seafood is as fresh as it gets, right off the boat!!! Beautifully prepared, delicious with a view of the ocean. Side note: their salsa matcha is fabulous, and different from any I've had; I need the recipe! read more

Muelle 3 - Fresh clams - Seafood Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

My favorite go to place in Ensenada along with the family"s other restaurant Boule. If you're a foodie and love fresh seafood, don't pass this up. read more

Inspired by the good reviews, I decided to give Muelle 3 a shot. I walked in and asked the simple, "What's the freshest right now?" The answer was the yellowtail. I ordered the yellowtail sashimi, hoping to get a full appreciation for the freshness. And this, my friends, was the best yellowtail that I have eaten in my life, and I've gone to 31 countries (including Japan. yes, it beat Tokyo sushi!). It had a bit of soy seasoning, which went great with it. The ceviche was also out of this world. The service was great, with a really nice view. Ambiance was very relaxed, though it's small inside. It's really close to El Mercado Negro, maybe a 2-minute walk. Pass on the restaurants that are super obvious by that touristy spot and go here! read more

Little gem in Ensenada , the food is great and be aware portions are huge so u recommend an appetizer and then share a main. Also strongly recommend make a reservation since it a very little restaurant. read more

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While enjoying the ambience viewing the passers and boats, the food is even more tastier with addition of friendly services. read more

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This little jewel is located in Ensenada. Walk to the end of the Mercado Negro and onto the malecón. Turn right and look for the sign. The place is very small, so reservations are recommended, but we were able to find a seat. We ordered lemonade, oysters, and the fish of the day. The lemonade was excellent. The oysters were incredibly fresh and delicious. The fish was perfectly cooked and some of the best fish I've ever eaten! I highly recommend this place. I can't wait to return. read more

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Unbelievably fresh seafood. Small quaint. Friendly. Close to cruise ship terminal. Right next to fish market. read more

Muelle 3 - Ceviche de la casa. Oysters. Yellowfin sashimi. - Seafood Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

Food at Muelle 3 is the best in the area. Seafood is absolutely fresh! I have tried clam chowder in several places (San Francisco, Boston, Portland) and my wife and I agreed they have the best one. Their ceviche, Camaroncillas, pasta with seafood and arroz cremoso are more than delicious. You can't leave Ensenada without eating at Muelle 3 read more

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This place was absolutely delicious so worth the money everything was super good! Very fresh. Was not expensive top notch AAA rating. Restsurant will only take y by reservation the only way you can get in. Thank you Muelle 3 is the BEST! I highly recommend it read more

Great food and extremely fair prices, low prices compared to other locations. The food is superb!!! Quite an experience. read more

Muelle 3 - Seafood Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

Best meal of our entire trip. It was the highlight of our stop in Ensenada for sure. Fresh off the boat seafood, expertly prepared! Tips: Get a reservation. It's small and popular. Try several things. We did calamari, House ceviche, seafood with rice (paella-like) and a seafood pasta dish. Follow those two tips and you'll enjoy a wonderful meal. read more

My very favorite restaurant! Fantastic food, very pleasant atmosphere and great people.

Wow! Delicious! THE AMBIANCE: Small. Sits on the marina. Parking in a dirt parking lot in the back. Make a reservation or you will likely not get a table. Place is always full. Main dining is inside but they also have some patio outdoor seating. THE FOOD: Fresh and delicious. It has 5 stars for a reason. My family are regulars and know the owner(s). A table favorite was the calamari with the chili sauce for dipping and the octopus which was cooked perfectly. Honestly, no complaints and will be going back! I'll let the photos do most of the talking. read more

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Yup, get your seafood-loving ass as soon as you get here. Everything is fresh and served with love. Hell, you can even watch the fishermen roll in with their catches while you sip your wine or beer from this fine part of the world. Here are my faves: Ceviche de la Casa, Almojaditas, Pin Pon, y el vino. We ordered so much food, that we had to cancel an additional order. Every bite was seasoned perfectly and with just enough kick. Come and eat, not only for the food, awesome service, but also for the Malecon and Mercado Negro. ¡Viva Mexico! read more

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It was okay. It was the last meal of our trip and we were excited, but it was a let down. Everything was just....okay. Not as fresh, not as well prepared, not as etc. octopus with huitlacuche ceviche oysters Maybe anywhere else, it would have been a home run, but we ate at so many great places in the valle and ensenada that were better. I'll be fair though. Compared to everywhere else and for the price, it was a great meal. read more

Had to wait an hour to get there, got in line at 4:20 pm and got the table at 5:20 pm. But when I was eating, there were like 2-3 tables available, and that's a small place, maybe 10-12 tables total, so I guess the wait time can be unpredictable. Wanted to get there for a while, it is considered to be one of the best restaurants in Ensenada, and I can tell that waiting was worth it. I had Pin-Pon as an appetizer (grilled octopus and calamari in lightly spicy sauce). They also bring fresh bread with butter. Awesome dish, 5*. The main course was Seafood Pasta, which many people try to recommend in their reviews, and it was just perfectly cooked. The presentation was beautiful as well. For dessert, I had Guava Mousse, and it was divine. Overall, one of the best dinners I ever had and I want to come back many times to try everything they have on the menu. 5* view, 5* food, 5* service. read more

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I come from the states. The menu wasn't in English which wouldn't have been a problem except the waiter also didn't speak English. Tried to Google translate the food but in the end I just had to order something not knowing what was in it. read more

Muelle 3 - Outdoor seating - Seafood Near Me - Ensenada, BCN

We walked to this place from our cruise ship. Cute little place at the end of the Marina. They gave us a complimentary potato skewer upon arrival. The menu was in Spanish, but our server was able to translate for us. We enjoyed the red snapper, but we LOVED the house ceviche and pasta de Mariscos. This was the most memorable meal we had this vacation! read more

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Wonderful fresh seafood. A small gem of a restaurant with great food and service. This is our go to restaurant in Ensenada for fresh right off the boat seafood. read more

I seldom give a 5-star rating, but Muelle 3 more than deserves it. The food is world-class, fresh, innovative, and delicious. The oysters were among the freshest I've ever eaten, and the sashimi was transcendent, with ponzu sauce, a tiny bit of fresh ginger and even less Serrano chili, and a dusting of shichimi togarashi, amazing. Another dish not to be missed is the "pulpo con huitlacoche" (grilled octopus with corn fungus),which comes with a delicious salsa verde and a small container of habanero sauce that is to be avoided at all costs. Other small plates are also really good, and although we didn't order it, the small portion of house ceviche looked delicious and more than enough for two. Each table has a wooden box with a large assortment of hot sauces, so you can experiment with different tastes. They have quite a beer list and an adequate wine list. We had a bottle of white Grenache that was quite good; the waiter told me the grapes come from France but they're aged and bottled in the Valle de Guadalupe, the local wine-growing region. Save some room for the lava cake, which is very rich and tasty as well. Service was friendly and attentive. This is a very small place and it's only open from noon until 6:30pm, so get there early or you may have to wait. If you make the trip down to BC and go to Ensenada you cannot miss this place. It's also worth noting that lunch for four including a bottle of wine and tip came out to about $75 as of this writing, so it's quite affordable, too. read more

This is one of the best meals we have had in a long time. The house ceviche is amazing! I highly suggest going with whatever they suggest as the catch of the day and the special. The service is incredible. We will 100% come back here every time we come to Ensenada. read more

Food was great! Best ceviche ever!!!!it was not too lemony... each ingredient speak out properly. Nothing was over powering. Service was amazing. I feel so welcoming and sweet. Restsurant location is by the marina. read more

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