The review is based solely on the service in their "deck"/ wine hosting area. After visiting a few…read morewine establishments and 5 star rated restaurants throughout the valle, this was our first encounter where we felt a wine host was snobby and pretentious. Comments like "I'm sorry I forgot about you guys" "if you don't typically drink wine I recommend this"... to make matters worse the younger lady with reading glasses helping in the kitchen area proceeds to comment on how my kids should spend their time while on their premises. You know, the typical comments about screen time from and individual who knows absolutely nothing about your day to day or how you've spent all that day touring other locations and the kids and parents just need to take a breather. All in all, not impressed with the service, the cheeseboard was subpar, and the pizza was doughy. 2 stars for the homeless cat who was the highlight of our visit.

Came for breakfast and it was walking distance from where we were staying. It was so relaxing and…read morethey have their own honey and jams that they make for sale. I only wish we were there later in the day to try their pizza. The breakfast was good. I believe our server was Alejandro. He was very friendly and attentive

We loved our tour here. We booked a tour off a cruise ship that went to two wineries and this was…read moreone of them. Loved the ride through the vineyards in the cart pulled by the tractor- and what a treat to enjoy wine in the beautiful vineyards. Our visit also included a barrel tasting - which was delicious. Our host could not have been more charming and the snacks we were offered - skewers of cheese and fruit and meat - perfectly complimented the wines.

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.

Visited this winery with a group of ten. Wine tasting and…read moreshared a few bottles amongst the group. Everyone had a great time. Really enjoyed the food!! The octopus and the tapas!! Amazing

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.

The food here was amazing, we had a party of 6 and shared the aguachiles, ceviche & oysters for…read morestarters. My main course was a ribeye cooked to perfection. Food was really good overall and the dessert was decent nothing crazy just a crepe with ice cream. Service was outstanding and super attentive. When you arrive you park at the bottom of a mountain side and are taken up by a small bus to the restaurant. It's all gravel (not dirt) so if you plan on wearing your best shoes careful. The views are awesome! La comida aquí fue increíble. Éramos un grupo de 6 personas y compartimos los aguachiles, el ceviche y las ostras como entrada. Mi plato principal fue un ribeye cocinado a la perfección. La comida en general estuvo muy buena y el postre estuvo decente, nada fuera de lo común, solo una crepa con helado. El servicio fue excepcional y muy atento. Al llegar, estacionas al pie de una ladera y te suben al restaurante en un pequeño autobús. Todo el camino es de grava (no tierra), así que si planeas usar tus mejores zapatos, ten cuidado. ¡Las vistas son increíbles!

Love this place, we never get tired of it. Is always a must when coming to Valle, either first…read morething in the morning or last time slot to catch the sunset. It does get cold up here at night. Their menu changes a lot so I would suggest to be open minded when it comes to food and just try to try out multiple items, the food is always good. If you are a big fan of espresso martini's then this is definitely your spot. Service is always great and on top of making your experience great.

We went in a Friday night with our daughter and it wasn't busy at all, they let us choose where to…read moresit. Our waiter was great, he gave a lot of great recommendations as far as beer and how to eat the oysters. My husband enjoyed his oysters with the sauces and his octopus tacos. My daughter just got the pizza which she enjoyed (loved that is was sourdough) and I just got some basic tacos wasn't too hungry. I also got the granizado con fresa! It was delicious ! After we ate we walked around for a bit and bought some beer at the store. It's a really nice place for pictures.

Our stay at Casa Frida in Valle de Guadalupe was a mixed experience. The biggest downside is the…read morelocation. It is very remote with very little nearby. You have to drive at least 5 miles just to find other restaurants or attractions, and it's about 14 miles to Ensenada if you want more options. The hotel only has one restaurant currently open, and while it was convenient, the food was overpriced for what it offered. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay, which we appreciated. Unfortunately, the property itself felt a bit neglected. There were several maintenance issues, including a broken toilet paper holder and a broken shampoo/conditioner dispenser that wasn't replaced until the following day. The paint in the room didn't match in several areas, and overall it could use some upkeep. The pillows were very uncomfortable, and the property was extremely dusty, making it difficult to enjoy being outside, so we ended up staying indoors most of the time. We also booked a room advertised with a "valley view," but our view was mostly trees and a ditch, which was disappointing and not what we expected. On the positive side, the room itself was modern, clean, and nicely designed inside. With a few minor repairs and better maintenance, it could be an excellent place to stay. The hotel was also very quiet, which made for a peaceful atmosphere, although the room had great AC. Overall, I would rate Casa Frida 3 out of 5 stars. It has potential thanks to its friendly staff

We were on a Wine Tour with ANSELL TOURS, and this was the last winery we visited…read more We SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST!!! I purposely told them that this would be the winery to visit after lunch. It looked, big and glamorous. It was, it really was. It was my favorite due to its SIZE, STYLE AND ARCHITECTURE. Solid CEMENT. It was a hot day, but on the inside it had big, beautiful overstuffed and colorful couches. In addition, there were was a HUGE CIRCULAR FAN!!! We had wine tastings, and we got a bottle of a blush wine in a box, bubble wrapped!!! I almost got an ICE CREAM, they were DELICIOUSLY TEMPTING!!! Although we had expected an ALL INCLUSIVE WINE TOUR, we ended up paying about $75.00.

As the third and final stop on our Valle de Guadalupe wine tasting tour, I barely knew where I was…read moreanymore. I only figured out that this was the final stop by sleuthing and looking at photos from that day and zooming in on a friend's wine glass. I have a few mental snapshots from this winery but there are definitely gaps. However, I do remember hanging out downstairs and enjoying the industrial-like vibe. Although the details are fuzzy after a day of drinking wine, I do know that we enjoyed our time here.

Our tour company, Baja Wine & Dine, set up our wine tasting in the cava with a winery tour. Our…read morehostess was Elly and she was awesome. So sweet and her English was great too. We started in their cozy tasting room with a nice pour of Sauvignon Blanc. We then made our way through down to the beautiful cellar and private tasting room. This is a beautiful vineyard. We only had 2 hours here. I wish we had more time to enjoy walking around their grounds. We requested a Nebiolo and she was able to make it happen. I really like their grenache rosé and their Nebiolo blend.

We found Don Tomás from our ATV guide Sergio from Off Road Tours and we really loved the property…read more The next time we came to the Valle we booked here and stayed in the cabin with the glass roof. It's a very romantic cabin, too bad the weather didn't help us as it was cloudy at night, but we enjoyed it regardless. We enjoyed the wines here as well as the food. The restaurant Surgencia is delicious. If you like pork the tamarind ribs are delicious, but honestly you won't go wrong with any of the dishes. Chef Eduardo is simply amazing and he takes care of the diners making sure everything is perfect for you. The staff are all that way as well, you can tell they care about the customers and take great pride in their work. We will be back!!!

We make a stop here maybe every other time we're in the Valle. Decent wine and good food…read more Also love the hammocks for your friends who need a quick wine nap!

Service was great. The winery is very welcoming and has great outdoor seating to relax with friends…read moreand family. Ordered their vino rosado (Rose), was very refreshing and great aroma. Would definitely come back here

El Cielo was easily one of the highlights of our trip to Valle de Guadalupe. The property is…read moreabsolutely breathtaking! The wines were fantastic, but what really made the experience stand out was the service. Everyone we interacted with was warm, welcoming, and genuinely excited to share their wines and story with us. Our sommelier was especially wonderful and made the tasting feel personal and relaxed rather than rushed or scripted. One of our favorite parts of the visit was the chocolate and wine pairing that my husband and I did together. Every pairing was thoughtfully put together, and it was so much fun discovering how the flavors changed and complemented each other with every sip and bite. The best surprise of the day? Finding out our sommelier was from the 805! As fellow Central Coast locals, it made the experience feel even more special and gave us an instant connection that we definitely weren't expecting to find in the middle of wine country in Baja.

The main issues seem to be: Seating: we made a reservation,…read morebut were placed outside during an exceptionally hot weekend despite requesting indoor seating or an outdoor table under a ceiling fan. Those areas reportedly remained empty. Conflicting information: One server said we could order à la carte, while another later said only the buffet was available. The captain ultimately denied the request. Poor beverage quality: The Americano coffees appeared to be regular drip coffee, and the orange juice seemed watered down. Slow and inattentive service: Sugar and milk took a long time to arrive, and afterward the servers did not check on our table until we requested the bill. Given the lack of service and the misleading or inconsistent information, we felt the experience did not warrant a tip. The problem wasn't just one minor issue--it was a pattern of poor hospitality, inflexibility, and contradictory communication.

Second time here with friends! I love this winery because it's super intimate and you get to do the…read moretasting in a nice cool cave. Make sure to ring the bell on the outside to let the ladies know you're there. This is a boutique vineyard in that they only make a few varieties and sell only that they have enough of. For example they had the most delicious olive oil made on site but because they only had a few bottles made, it wasn't for sale. You can tell this is not a vineyard looking for profit but quality is a must. If their harvest was minimal and not enough, they won't put it out. Another women owned vineyard, the wine is a little hit or miss. The first time I came I loved the wine and bought a bottle, second time not so much. But the experience was so fun! Lots of story telling and laughs. Each tasting is with bread olive oil and their homemade something in this case it was the marmalade. Absolutely great when drinking as much as you do. I would still return because I just love the intimate atmosphere.

Tres Mujeres is one of our favorite boutique wineries in Valle de Guadalupe ("VdG"). The property…read moreis quite rustic (winery dog and chickens wander around) and sits on the southerly hillside of the valley. On this trip, Miriam poured for us inside their intimate cave and provided a wonderful and informative tasting experience. They only produced a total of 8 barrels this year and they're currently pouring one rosado/rosé (Grenache & Zinfandel) and two mezcla tintas/red blends (Cabernet Sauvignon & Grenache), all of which are excellent. All parts of production are done by hand, from picking, de-stemming, pressing, and even bottling. They do have a de-stemming machine for the large branches/pieces, but all individual grape stems are pulled off by hand. Really remarkable. We always come back to Tres Mujeres and pick up a couple of bottles to tide us over until our next trip to VdG. I highly recommend you put them on your list of wineries to visit. TIP: There are a couple other small wineries on the same road which are also worth visiting, so definitely check them out. It's easy to visit them all in one day.