For starters, this place is Michelin recognized, and was rated best breakfast in the world in 2015…read moreby FoodieHub. I told myself if I'm ever in the area again, I have to make an effort to eat at this place. Well, the opportunity arose as I was staying at a nearby winery. The biggest problem I encountered was finding a ride to get to this restaurant. Taxis are nonexistent in the area. Ubers are only in the area when someone from Ensenada requests a round trip to the area, so no they are not available to others. Therefore, I expressed my frustration with the front desk at my winery hotel and they took on the task of finding me private transportation. About 40 minutes later, they called my room to inform me that they located a driver. Unfortunately, he requested an inflated price for the to and from the restaurant. Private drivers down here know that you have few choices, therefore, they can ask inflated prices. Yes, I was in a pickle, but I really wanted to go. I did not rent a car because many of the roads hug cliffs and everyone drives fast, because they know where all of the mountain curves are. Being from Chicago, where we also drive fast but don't have mountain cliff roads decided to play it safe and let others do the driving for me. Anyhow, I debated, and in the end agreed to the expensive terms because when I going to get the opportunity again to eat at a place rated best breakfast in the world? How was the breakfast? It was absolutely delicious, everything was made from scratch. I ordered the cafe de la olla which interprets into coffee from the pot because typically it is prepared with raw sugar (piloncillo), canella (cinnamon sticks), and orange zest. How was the coffee? Delicious. I had some machaca (small bits of dried beef) with eggs which came with delicious refried beans. I also ordered the excellent chilaquiles with an egg and a side of bacon. I also needed to order the one thing most talk about on their menu which is the corn bread pancakes. They used the recipe for a typical corn bread sold down here called pan de elote to make the pancakes, and yes, they were excellent. Turning the batter from this recipe into pancakes was a brilliant idea. Also, I cannot leave out the great tasting freshly made corn tortillas that came with the food. The tortillas down here taste different from the ones back in Chicago because down here a white heirloom corn is utilized rather than the sweet yellow dent corn from the Midwest. Was it the best breakfast that I have ever had in Mexico, or anywhere else for that matter? Well, it definitely lived up to the hype the breakfast was amazing and I do highly recommend it. If you do decide to visit, my best advice is show up early because a line forms very early. I have been lucky to have also had other amazing breakfasts in Mexico and other places in my travels. The secret to this restaurant sits right behind it. On the restaurant grounds is an active ranch, which also doubles as a small zoo, where they source their milk and meats from. Yes, they raise their own animals which later become items on the menu. Does that fresh matter? Yes, it absolutely does make all of the difference. Does it sound cruel? Well, that is a whole other conversation. Let's just say the animals are treated humanely. All of the livestock looked happy as they roamed around the grounds. Unlike the way livestock is treated inhumanly in the United States in dirty overcrowded housing where some never get to see the sun or roam freely in the open air. Livestock in the US are constantly given antibiotics and growth hormones, also fed gmo feed with questionable health implications for those that consume them.

We came here for my moms birthday with a group of 16 and I was not expecting it to be this good. I…read morecan only speak for my borrego tatemado, but everyone in our group was very happy with their food. They have a ton of staff that's taking care of your throughout. Filling chips, awesome tortillas, delicious salsas, and anything else you could want for a complete meal. This is very homey food and great for any type of occasion. 10/10 and recommend it to anyone that's in the area for wine tasting.

We ended up at Don Tomas Viñedo for lunch, it was midweek and the off season so very dead 1st I was…read morea little concern but the food was wonderful. Get the Papas Bravas they were super tasty, they waiter said they were spicy but we didn't find them too spicy. The Pulpo al Sartén was also very good. Also did a wine tasting which came with a tasting board. There was a playground for the kids which was great since our little ones needed to run around a little. The vineyard was beautiful, really enjoyed the atmosphere, was surprised it was so empty but it probably just weekday in the off season actual it not being packed made it very enjoyable.

Excellent service. Much care in the preparation of food and drinks. I would recommend this place…read moreand will return

#17 on Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants…read more Fauna sits right on the Bruma winery property, where we were staying, so it was an easy choice for dinner. Just a heads up: the seating is one long communal table. If you're picturing a quiet little two top date night, this isn't that. It's more of a "we're all in this together" setup, which actually ended up being pretty fun. We went for the full tasting menu with the beverage pairing, and it was absolutely worth it. The tasting menu consisted of 14 courses. They served things I never would've ordered on my own, and that ended up being the best part. The oyster and clam dishes were incredible, and the scallops were another standout. The drink pairing was surprisingly great too, way more adventurous than what I would've picked off a menu, and I ended up loving a couple of the wines I'd skipped during our earlier tasting at Bruma. Service was on point from start to finish, and the whole experience just felt special. If you're in Valle de Guadalupe, make time for Fauna. It's absolutely a must visit.

Really cool spot! Walk up the stairs first to see the art piece next to the vinicola…read more The interior has outdoor section and indoor and it's all family style. It has a warm vibe. We had the ceviche, the waygu sopes, the duck toastada, and the rabbit dish. The rabbit dish was a bit underwhelming but the rest was delicious. We also had a mezcal drink and the churro desert which were also really good. Would definitely go back! Lots on the menu we didn't get to try.

Phenomenal. The service was amazing, as was the food. We had the November menu and everything was…read moreso good, even things I don't traditionally like, like clams. They gave us a free pairing to try with the last dish, and let us repeat our favorite dish as well. Even the water was infused. Our servers were extremely attentive, providing great explanations of each dish. The majority of the dishes are farm to table as well. We arrived in the even so it was dark but the grounds were lovely.

This is where we celebrated Valentine's this year. They weren't open on Wednesdays, so we made…read morereservations for the following day. Directions on Yelp took us to someone's house, so we called the restaurant and made it in time. It was very tricky to get to Lunario! Only one other couple was there while we dined and they traveled from out of state! For the 8 course menu, we had: 1.zanahoria ahumada y feta 2. camaron con tomate verde 3. cangrejo kale y kumquat 4. lobina almeja con papa 5. sope de chirivia en molito 6. cabrito betabel jocoque 7. higos salvia y yogurt 8. sabayon con fresas Hubby opted for the wine pairing and I had a mocktail that was herbally, but refreshing. We started with some kind of water/tea that was so flavorful and were given some soft bread and butter. Each course was beautifully presented and so unique. I loved everything we tried. Service was excellent as well. You feel like you're in a green house! We went outside to take some photos since there is a small waterfall and some koi on the property. The bites are pretty small, so we ended up getting some tacos afterward LOL. I recommend coming here in an SUV because the road to this area is VERY bumpy. There were so many potholes because of the rain and lots of huge puddles. I wasn't sure if my car could make it out of here and I've been to other parts of Valle with no issues.

Quickly yelped a place to eat that was nearby and Chamuyo popped up. My husband and I stopped in,…read morewe did not need a reservation - this was a Saturday evening over Memorial Day weekend. We were greeted immediately and offered indoor or outdoor seating. We opted to eat outdoors. A tiny regret as smoking is allowed and people were smoking. But they soon left so not too much of a bother. We started by ordering drinks - they have a full bar. My husband ordered a double tequila & I ordered a Paloma. Not too strong or too weak, just perfectly prepared. My husband ordered the Chamuyo Shrimp U10, and I ordered the Rib Eye Center Cut Steak- medium well. Both came with a side of the criolla salad. The food, ambiance, and service was great. There was also about 30 minutes of live music by a duo performing son jarocho. Not sure if that's the proper phrasing but it was a nice treat. I'm not sure if they are regular performers or they just happened to be there that day. Overall a great dining experience to celebrate our 10 year anniversary.

This is a must restaurant every time we visit El Valle with the family. The meat quality is…read moreexcellent and their customer service is always on point. We have a great experience every time we dine and the asado comes with a full bottle that never disappoints. If you are a meat lover this is definitely the place for you.

Had a great breakfast at Hacienda Guadalupe in Valle de Guadalupe. The food came out fresh well…read moreseasoned and generous with classic Mexican breakfast dishes done right. The coffee was strong the service was friendly and the views of the vineyards made the whole morning feel peaceful. A perfect spot to start the day before exploring the valley. Check out my visit @sosalicious805 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRfiN1zEj85/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Approximately 1.5 hours from the Mexican border from San Ysidro. Plenty of parking and pretty…read morescenery with no other buildings blocking the view. They have bathrooms with 3 stalls in the ladies room and the last stall has a changing table for your baby. The restaurant was very clean and had an open plan. You can sit outside of the weather is nice. They have little hangers to hang your purses next to your tables. They will split the bill if you have a large party. Just tell them when ordering. Their hot coffee was $65 pesos and it comes with free refills. I just got the fruit platter and the bread with coffee. The fruits were fresh and they also provide honey as well to eat with the cottage cheese. They also gave us a small complimentary plate of fruits so I just had extra. If you order the bread, you might get different varieties but they were all good. They were on the sweet side, just fyi. Overall, great experience with wonderful staff.

Corona del Valle was another spot on our list for wine tasting and what a great experience this…read morewas! We first did our wine tasting, which was really good, all the wine tasted amazing. Later on, we had dinner at the restaurant during sunset, it was so peaceful and beautiful! Garlic shrimp was good, strong garlic flavor that is outstanding with perfectly cooked shrimp, comes with fresh veggies and rice. I tried an espresso drink and I still think about it all the time, it was a perfect pick-me-up after all the wine. I highly recommend trying it out.

This place is really beautiful. The menu is Increcible. The staff is safe and very clean. The…read morerestaurant is impeccable. The food was so good and sooo Authentic Mexican. The outdoor eating area is really relaxing and beautiful even though they do have plenty of room inside, it's nice to eat outside especially with the COVID-19 situation.

I'm writing this review as the tour organizer to provide additional context regarding our recent…read moregroup visit. The setting is beautiful; however, our group experience was extremely disappointing. We waited over two hours for a three-course meal, and several dishes arrived lukewarm and dry. Service throughout the experience was poor, and when we spoke with the manager, no effort was made to address or fix the issues. This was especially frustrating given it was a prepaid group reservation and a birthday celebration. While concerns were not raised further on-site to avoid disrupting the group, the experience accurately reflects what occurred. We hope this feedback is taken seriously and leads to meaningful improvements. Edit to add: As the tour operator, we ultimately issued a refund to our clients after the venue declined to do so, in order to uphold the level of service our guests expect.

Absolutely loved this place! They have a play area for kids, bikes you can ride, a soccer section,…read moreand plenty of space for kids to run and play. The best part is that they have seating next to the play area where you can supervise and enjoy doing inks and food at the same time. The food... amazing! No complaints. We loved everything we ordered!! Highly recommend this place, specially if you have kids.

We visit D'Marco's every time we come to the Valle, which has been 5 times this year. It is where…read morewe find our favorite ceviche in all of Baja! However, this weekend we tried a few new things I can highly recommend. First, the dessert crepes! We got one with cream cheese, banana, cajeta and chocolate. It was perfect for two people and delicious. One of the best crepes I've had! Next, we tried D'Marco's for breakfast. We ordered chilaquiles divorciados (1/2 green, 1/2 red) and machaca seca with the eggs in the side. Our eggs were cooked perfectly to order, and the flour tortillas were perfect for making little burritos with the machaca and homemade refried beans. The salsa was the right level of spicy and flavorful, and the hashbrowns made a nice bed for my over medium eggs. While the chef Marco has always been there, the service staff is different each time, but always friendly. Please be aware that this is a family restaurant, basically in their yard. The ambiance might be a little intimidating to the inexperienced American eye, but push forward, and you won't be disappointed.

Delicious and affordable dinner in Valle de guadal. The owners are super nice. This may be the best…read morevalue in the area.

Xecue Winery This…read morewas our first stop of the day, and honestly... it was just meh. ‍ We did the classic 5-wine tasting because we were on a mission to hit at least one more spot before dinner - priorities, you know. The wines were good. My friend fell in love with the first one, a white whose name apparently meant LOVE in the local dialect. Very on brand for her. ‍ We also tried their cheese breads - they had savoury and sweet options. I was team savoury while my friend was all about the sweet because balance, right? Overall, nice little stop to warm up our taste buds, but nothing that blew our minds. Just a casual "hey, we're in Valle" vibe before continuing our wine-fueled adventures.

I can't wait to go back to Xecue! I absolutely loved this place. The service was great. The view…read morewas beautiful. And the wine was amazing! My favorite one was KONNAY which is an orange wine. The food was very delicious and the dessert too was amazing! I really do wish to go back very soon! It will be my first stop!