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    Rancho Viejo

    4.0 (84 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    View from our balcony seats
    Mel J.

    I hate leaving one star reviews but nothing went right for us at this restaurant. We were seated right away and ordered tacos and 2 margaritas. After about 25 minutes of waiting and not having anything we ordered come out or be checked on by our server, we had decided to find our server and see how much longer. This became a difficult because they did not know English and tried communicating through a translator app. She then said our food would be out in 5 minutes so we decided to wait. About 5 minutes later we got chips and dip, our margaritas and then a minute or two later, our tacos. The tacos were good but not the best tacos we've had. The margaritas came out in cute glasses but both tasted different and neither were good. It's too bad this restaurant didn't fair better, its location is beautiful!!

    Ellee W.

    Close to the boardwalk, they have indoor and outdoor seating. They give you a lot of sides with your tacos which was great. The prices are great, so for value I give this place 3.5-4 stars.

    John C.

    We love this place since our first trip to La Paz. This time was little different as we had to get a server to help us but the food is good and we will return here numerous times this vacation.

    The sides that comes with tacos
    CiCi C.

    Location: On a side street on the outside edge of central La Paz downtown. We were staying at Costa Baja Resort and it was a US$4 Uber ride to here. Atmosphere: Outside patio or inside. Many large tables, good for large groups. Mostly locals eat here. Food: Known for their beef items. We got steak on a hot plate, ribs, Asada tacos, Baja fish tacos. All very good. Only complaint was we asked for medium on the steak and it come out well done. Drink: they make their own Jamaica. It was good. Otherwise, enjoyed the meal here.

    Rick L.

    Woah! Just excellent! If you're staying at Paraiso del Mar, Rancho Viejo is a five minutes walk from the dock after getting off the ferry. The meat items were cooked on a grill outside the restaurant and it smell delicious. Every bite was fresh and delicious! Not much English spoken but pointing to the menu will be suffice.

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    Service S U C K E D Dude Mogo was so rude unprofessional and little racist to an extent. He was speaking in Spanish, I speak and understand fluently. MOGO: said "Pinches Güeros" meaning F***ing White folks " couple of times while giving bad service to us. And horrible service to the couple next to us. We waited one Hour for Fish Tacos. We never received. So had him take them off bill. But here is his receipt and tip.

    Outside pouches and patios, dogs welcome in the outside spaces.
    Chris S.

    We first came to Ranchi Viejo 2003 or 2004 when it was a small simple place with some rough tables under awnings and a cook preparing arrachera on a grill by the side of the street. Today they have a nice building and shady patios, but the chef still grills by the side of the road. We dropped by for lunch and had no difficulty scoring a shady outside table. Although their menu now runs to several pages, we went old school and had a half order of arrachera to eat in. A half order is plenty for two normal appetites. Of course we ordered it with flour tortillas, which are a speciality of the Baja and nothing like the thick doughy dreck of regular store bought tortillas. The meat and all the fixings are served on old style rough pottery complete with chips and cracks. A small bowl of tortilla chips, a salsa fresca and a dark salsa redolent with oregano, pickled onions, shreaded cabbage, avocado salsa, grilled peppers, lime wedges, a basket of tortillas, and finally cucumber slices make up the supporting cast. A platter with chopped arrachera completes the picture. The chopped arrachera is well marinated and just slightly salty. The pickled onions have a nice bite and oregano flavor. A delicious meal with a nice variety of tastes and textures. Well worth a stop if you are in the area. It is just up from the marina district and only a couple of blocks from the north end of the Malecon. Oh, and dogs are welcome at the outside tables, though smokers are not! Arrachera is still available packed to go (para levar) if you want to take it with you.

    Sarah G.

    I remember this place being better. Visited about 3 yrs ago. Its a 24 hr restaurant so I guess you could compare it to a Dennys. Maybe its what I ordered but it could have been much better. We went at noon and was given the breakfast menu. I ordered the Frittata. It wasn't very flavorful. It came with refried beans, potato hash and chips covered with red sauce. None of it was warm enough making it feel stale.

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    It's located a block from the beach and Malecon on an elevated street just before you get into the heart of the city.

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    Tacortería - Jamaica, mezcal and guajillo Chile drink.

    Tacortería

    4.4(13 reviews)
    1.6 km

    It's my last night in La Paz, so I was going to eat at dos restaurants tonight, but after eating at…read moreTacortería I had no room left, but the food was amazing!! Hambugesa Wagyu, (2) Chiccarone Ribeye tacos and Sirloin taco. Mmmmmm. If you're heading down to La Paz soon (or there already), I'd recommend this place over any other that I've tried during my stay. The staff was pleasant, professional, and proficient and they made my last night in La Paz end in a high note.

    Awesome stop for tacos and more on the Malecón. Modern decor and comfortable seating with good…read morecirculation and Covid precautions. Our friendly server Roberto wheeled out a giant blackboard with the food menu on one side and drinks on the other. He also answered our questions about the tacos that were unfamiliar to us. To start, we ordered the queso fundido con chorizo. It arrived at our table bubbling hot - check out my video- with a mix of warm corn and flour tortillas. I'm guessing the chorizo was housemade because it was absolutely delicious. Highly recommended. We also got some elotes-style corn that was so sweet and lightly charred. I also selected the gaonera, suadero, and chicharron ribeye tacos. All had great "over the coals" flavor tucked into fresh, soft tortillas. Make sure to save room for dessert. I got the fondant de chocolate. Our server advised it would be a 20-minute wait, but it was totally worth it - beautiful presentation with a molten chocolate center. Good value and great experience!

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    Rolling Menu...

    Tacortería - Tacos and Wagyu burger

    Tacos and Wagyu burger

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    Coco Bongo

    Tailhunter - The Sea Bass tacos. Delicious!

    Tailhunter

    4.1(88 reviews)
    2.0 km
    $$

    Food glorious food! Cocktails and room with a veiw of the sunset over the Bay of La Paz. Where so…read moremany visitors and locals go to dine and embibe. It had been 15 years since my last visit and glad we put it on the top of our dining list. In between seasons, it was a quiet evening but things will pick-up soon. The staff was so welcoming and provided great service. We started with house chips and salsa - of course! I enjoyed fish tacos with fresh sea bass. Three big tacos - one went home for lunch the next day. An order of nachos was too much to finish. I had a Margatita with Jamaica - so refreshing. Mike enjoyed Mai Tais. We arrived fairly early so we could watch the sun go down. More guests arrived later. Tailhunters has been a mainstay on the La Paz Malecon for many years. Also, well known for their sportfishing trips.

    AVOID! Horrible Management! I am a Certified Top 1% TripAdvisor Pro and also leaving a bad review…read morethere too. We were a Party of 13 and they made us climb tiny stairs to the second floor whilst the entire restaurant was empty on a Friday night. That should have been the first sign to avoid this place. The assigned 2 waiters to 1 table and both didn't speak English. We ordered a blended Pina Colada and they wouldn't understand. Are you kidding me? Next, we placed orders and they got 4 of the 13 orders wrong. For example, our son eats his burger plain. They brought it with cheese after about 30 minutes on a night with no other customers. We complained. Then, the manager comes and raises his voice with us saying we said "with cheese." Okay buddy, we have been ordering our food the same way for many years. Just accept your mistake and re-make; but he raises his voice and gets aggressive. BEWARE! Avoid! We ordered Tecate Regular and they brought Tecate Light. Then they get upset and raised their voices to us. Not acceptable. They would not accept fault in messing up the orders yet the manager had the tenacity to raise his voice and yell at our party. We advised our AirBNB host to advise all guests to avoid this place as well.

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    Tailhunter - Empty No Customers on a Friday Night!

    Empty No Customers on a Friday Night!

    Tailhunter - What is this!? Sad excuse for a burger

    What is this!? Sad excuse for a burger

    Tailhunter - Sunset at Tailunter, La Paz BCS

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    La Miserable - Mezcal

    La Miserable

    4.9(36 reviews)
    1.4 km
    $$

    Besides the great mescal selection, we had a great quesadilla and even more epic brownie de mole!…read moreWent twice in one trip here.

    La Miserable is such a fun spot, one of our favorite stops in La Paz!!!! We loved it so much that…read morewe went twice during our trip. It's lively, vibrant, and just has the best energy. The first time, our group of four sat outside in the courtyard, which was so cute and had a great atmosphere. Their mezcal selection is incredible--everything from Espadín to Tobalá to Madrecuishe. We were so excited to see mezcal from one of our favorite places in Oaxaca on the menu! The server was super fun and kept the good vibes going the whole night. We ended up staying for two hours (and even canceled our dinner reservation somewhere else) because we were having such a great time. The food was amazing--we shared tamales and chicharrón, which paired perfectly with the mezcal. The courtyard was amazing, the music was awesome and it was just such a fun scene. A few days later, we went back and sat inside, which was just as great. We ended up chatting with the table next to us and loved being able to try so many different mezcals while learning about each one. That's what I love most about a good mezcalería--the chance to taste, learn, and truly enjoy the experience. La Miserable has everything: a killer mezcal selection, a welcoming vibe, and great food. If you're in La Paz, you have to check it out. Can't wait to go back one day!

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    La Miserable - Get one of their flights. They can mix and match.

    Get one of their flights. They can mix and match.

    La Miserable - Baja beer with side of espadin

    Baja beer with side of espadin

    La Miserable - Nice little food options to go with the mezcal. Be sure to get the grasshoppers. They are tasty.

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    Nice little food options to go with the mezcal. Be sure to get the grasshoppers. They are tasty.

    Rancho Viejo - mexican - Updated May 2026

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