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    Tacos Fénix

    4.8 (288 reviews)
    InexpensiveTacos, Seafood
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Famous fried fish tacos from Tacos Fenix in Ensenada BC MX
    Javi M.

    Netflix and thrill! World famous fish taco stand as seen on the taco chronicles does not disappoint! Every time we visit Ensenada this is a must stop several times on our trip because the fish tacos are unlike anything you have tried. So simple and authentic yet so elegant and masterful in how the friendly folks in this small taco stand make beer battered fish and shrimp tacos. The service is great and there is always a full stand and sometimes a line to order these delicious tacos. You have your choice of either fish or shrimp tacos and can top them off with all the fixings from pico, cabbage to your favorite choice of green or red salsa and chipotle dressing. Sometimes I wish I had 2 stomachs because I always end up eating at least 6 or more of these tacos. They are generously portioned and surprisingly great priced. I was able to feed my entire family and we gorged on as many as our stomachs can handle and only paid about $30 which included a fresh Jamaica or bottled coke. The people who come to this stand from the workers to the locals are always live and friendly and know where to get the good grub. Nothing like stand ordering your tacos while watching the traffic okay this intersection with the lovely ocean breeze of Ensenada.

    Danny N.

    The best fish tacos! Totally worth the walk to get here!!! I was so excited to try this place while I was in Ensenada. Glad I came super early before it got packed! We were one of the first people and the fish and shrimp taco was so fresh and delicious! I love the condiments bar so you can top it with whatever you want. Service was fast and the prices were a steal if you convert to US dollars! I highly highly recommend!!!

    Dar O.

    Another famous fish taco place in Ensenada. It's a food stand so be prepared to stand if you go when it's busy. It was a bit of a walk from the cruise port - about 30 minutes. The walk is also off the touristy path and can seem a little sketchy. Food wise, I had a fish and a shrimp taco. They come as is (tortilla and protein) and you add the condiments yourself. There's a good selection of Lettace, tomatoes, onions, and various salsas & hot sauces. Both are nicely battered and good size portions. Personally I liked the shrimp better than the fish. Overall an okay place for fish tacos. However it wasn't worth the walk for me. There are other places that are just as good or better with less of a walk. Tacos Lucero is usually where I would go.

    Fish and shrimp taco
    Kimberly J.

    Super highly recommended so we ubered there and were a little disappointed. The tacos were okay the fish were better than the shrimp. My husband really liked both. They are a small taco stand with two small tables to sit so be prepared to wait to sit or eat them standing up.

    Dressed up my tacos! (Fish & shrimp tacos)
    Phylicia R.

    Best tacos in Ensenada! Please attach a little further from the cruise port and visit this taco stand! They have the best fish & shrimp tacos! You order your tacos which come with fresh hand made tortillas and then you dress them up how you want, condiments are laid out for you with different salsas and sauces. Services is quick, but this is a legit taco stand. There's 3 tables with chairs available, first come first serve. A lot of people showed up after we did and everyone was standing eating their tacos. Really cheap too! I'mir group ordered 12 tacos, a can drink & horchata, came out to about $25! They take Apple Pay which makes it so much easier because they take pesos. Definitely a must stop when you're in Ensenada! 10/10 recommend!

    2 shrimp tacos, 1 fish taco
    Melanie L.

    Port day in Ensenada from our cruise ship and didn't make any plans. We were off the boat early (845/9) and most of the places near the port were still closed so we made the 20 minute walk to this little taco stand since it was open, and it did NOT disappoint! Some of the roads were a little dicey so watch your step. The shrimp and fish tacos were delicious and lightly crispy!! Really flavorful and the salsa and sauces were super tasty as well. Tacos were reasonably priced, I think about $2 per taco. There's not much seating but there were a few stools we used to perch on. If you're looking for delicious fish tacos, highly recommend!

    Baja fish tacos
    Todd P.

    This is supposedly the home of the Baja taco. We stopped in and tried a couple. We were warned ahead of time that the various salsa were quite hot. We opted for the chipotle cream. The fish was very mild with a thin coating. We felt that the Salsa overwhelmed the flavor of the fish. It has a small number of tables and many of us ate on our feet. The tacos were messy enough that that made it pretty messy to eat and keep clean.

    Cecilia H.

    Super popular spot and there's always a line. It does move fast and I really enjoyed the chipotle cream sauce they had. You put all the fixings there yourself. Cheap and good fish and shrimp tacos- what more can you ask for!

    Brinda J.

    After coming down to Ensenada several times, I can safely say this is the it spot to get fish tacos. Don't be alarmed by the truck, the open air veggies or salsas. You know you're getting Montezuma's revenge anyway you know you want to eat great food first! But seriously though this is just such an iconic spot, if you see locals waiting in line, you know it must be good. We got ours to-go and ate in our car but you can always squat on the curb if you don't mind your butt getting dirty!

    Adam B.

    These are the classic fish tacos in all of Baja. Simply put this is a must have when your in Ensenada. They have 2 options: Fish and Shrimp. Batter is perfect and lots of options to add to your tacos. Prices are cheap; $35 pesos a taco.

    Fish taco
    Michelle M.

    We stopped here after asking a local for fish tacos recomendations while we stopped while on a cruise. You'll be walking the opposite direction where majority of the people walk while leaving the cruise port. All that to say, the tacos are DELICIOUS and worth the walk. It was probably around 15/20 minute walk. Service was good. This is outdoors and minimal seating, most people were standing to eat as I did as well. Definitely worth the stop. They do take card here.

    Dominique N.

    Tacos Fénix is the kind of spot you're glad you walked a little extra to find. It's about a 15-20 minute walk from the cruise docking port, and honestly, that walk makes it feel like you're leaving the tourist strip and stepping into the real Ensenada. The crowd here was mostly locals, which is always the best sign you've landed somewhere legit. No frills, no hype -- just great tacos served fast and fresh. The tortillas deserve their own shoutout: soft, warm, and clearly made with care. They set the stage for perfectly crispy fish, fresh toppings, and salsas that bring everything together. This place isn't fancy, but it doesn't need to be. It's the kind of hidden gem you remember long after the cruise is over.

    Fish and shrimp taco
    MinYoung K.

    Had a cruise stop in Ensenada and heard Tacos Fenix had amazing tacos so had to give it a try. This is a decent 15 minute-ish walk from the port so if you feel like you are going the wrong way, you are not. We took a double stroller with my two kiddos and the adults I was with kept asking if these tacos were worth the struggle. Everyone agreed once we ate there that it was well worth it. My husband even said it was the best shrimp tacos he's ever had. My father in law can be particular about his food and he was singing their praises. The fish and shrimp tacos are a great price and they have the most amazing assortment of toppings from multiple sauces/salsas to different veggies (both picked and not picked). I preferred the shrimp taco over the fish taco because it had more of a bite/texture while the fish was softer overall. We plan on coming back here again anytime we are in Ensenada and my in laws ended up telling family and friends how delicious this place was. 5 stars! Highly recommend! Make sure to trust your GPS and just go.

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    Best tacos you could ever eat in Ensenada. Definitely will come again. I was recommended here and it was worth trying it out.

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    5 months ago

    Delish tacos. Great service. All outdoors on the sidewalk. Recommend! We stopped by at like 8 am!!!! And it still had a good sized crowd.

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    Excellent tacos!!! It definitely did not disappoint. Thanks for the great service and hospitality.

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    Best shrimp tacos I have ever had in my life. Dont be shy with mixing alot of their sauces and toppings.

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    The gals don't speak English but it wasn't an issue: I handed them pesos, they handed me tacos and grinned.

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    Birrieria's La Guadalajara - Condiments were brought to the table upon our arrival.

    Birrieria's La Guadalajara

    4.8(300 reviews)
    0.9 km
    $$

    Trust me if you're in town try this place out. I always enjoy going where the locals go and just…read moreoff the main road this place is nestled. Lots of seating , friendly staff, fresh ingredients and delicious tacos. These were authentic, flavorful and pure goodness. Complimentary chips and salsa to start and although it was piping hot the consome was packed with flavor and a tad bit of spice. The meat so tender in the tacos. I ordered the birria taco plate 1 lamb 2 beef and I should have got 2 lamb. The cook was phenomenal the meat was so juicy and tender.

    This Birrieria came recommended by our fellow Yelp community. Located central of Ensenada and near…read moremarketplaces and shopping centers. I came here during lunch hour on a Monday and it seemed moderately busy. Quite the cozy place, very comfortable and it was decorated with Christmas decor. I was seated quickly, and my order was taken efficiently. Chips and salsa quickly came out along with the condiments I would later use on my meal. Overall, I received excellent table service. The focus of this restaurant is on Birria, both beef and lamb. There isn't a variety of other Mexican dishes here such as enchiladas, burritos or seafood. There is instead a plethora of ways to eat the Birria including tacos, quesa-birria, and stew bowls only in beef or lamb. No chicken or vegetarian options available. I ordered the lamb Birria, which came in a standard sized bowl. The portions were modest, and the ratio from broth to chunks of meat was reasonable. While this place was highly rated, I found my meal to be average in both size and taste. When it comes to this delicious dish, I am a bit of a connoisseur, and I've had birria in different parts of Mexico, including Mexicali, Guadalajara, Ensenada and outside of Mexico- restaurants throughout Los Angeles and all the way up to northern California. This was not the best tasting birria I have experience up-to-date but it also was not disappointing. The flavors were standard and fair yet not memorable. I would recommend this establishment. Tip: my usual order at these places is the stew in a bowl with a side of corn tortillas. For those with larger appetites, I would suggest ordering the same thing, but consider adding one-to-two quesa-Birrias to reach satisfaction. I would return here but also leave my options open to try the competition.

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    Birrieria's La Guadalajara - Orden de Cabeza $215  (Aug 2023)

    Orden de Cabeza $215 (Aug 2023)

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    El Chente - Three fish tacos and accompaniments

    El Chente

    4.4(23 reviews)
    0.8 km

    We always come to Ensenada from our Royal Carribean cruise and have been wanting to try this spot…read morefor awhile. Yummy stuff, their fish tacos were delicious. We got beef asada and fried fish pescado. I believe it was only $2.50 per taco so not the cheapest but definitely by far the most affordable and yummy in the touristy area. It's a perfect walkable distance from the cruise port. You can pay USD cash and it shows on their payment terminal the conversion. I don't know how to double check if the conversion was 100% accurate but just from a little google go the current conversion and counting out how many tacos we ordered, everything seemed to check out!! They have tables for you to sit at inside but open facing so you're covered from the sun/rain. It comes with 3 different salsas, bowl of limes, and my favorite part is the grilled jalapeño and green onions - omg so good! I'll definitely be coming back if I'm in town. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the Asada just needed more flavor and not as cooked. I prefer a juicy medium Asada but I know that that's not how it's always eaten, just wish there was more flavor. Coming from Arizona I fortunately get to eat a lot of amazing Mexican food!

    Hole in the wall taco shop that's on the Main Street right outside of the Ensenada port area. There…read morewere benches and tables and the owners were welcoming us in to try their tacos so we did. We ordered two pastor tacos on corn tortillas which were quite tasty. They had salsas and radishes on the table. The two tacos came out to $5.29 which is similar to US taco Tuesday pricing. Tastes very authentic.

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    El Chente - Tripa tacos . Fish taco and toppings . This place was a good local

    Tripa tacos . Fish taco and toppings . This place was a good local

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    Exterior, December 2022

    Restaurante Sabina - Fish Taco

    Restaurante Sabina

    4.2(85 reviews)
    0.7 km
    $$

    Great spot for seafood tostadas if you want to sit down and have drinks with it. If you want just…read morefood and a faster experience, I'd suggest going to the cart across the street which serves the same food. Sidenote, I got the Spanish menu understanding little Spanish so it was fun ordering "blind" and letting the taste buds fully explore flavors! Erizo Con Almeja: had a real ocean taste to it not sure if it had uni, very umami too Singapur: my personal favorite, almost like poke since the creaminess of the white sauce complimented the fish very well Marianne Premium: high quality tuna really shows out and is balanced nicely with the avocado Cachanilla: almost had a ginger spice to it, very refreshing and juicy Definitely a must have in Ensenada but try to go before 11 since the wait can get long if you want to sit in!

    Restaurante Sabina is an absolute must in Ensenada! We tried the fish taco and the norteño taco,…read moreand both were outstanding--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. Easily some of the best tacos we had on our trip. The drinks were just as impressive. The strawberry margarita was refreshing and well balanced, and the vampirín was exceptional and packed with flavor. What really elevated the experience was our waiter. He was very knowledgeable, spoke some English, and did an amazing job guiding us toward the best food and drinks. The service was warm, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. Fantastic food, great drinks, and excellent service. We'll definitely be back if we are in Ensenada!

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    Restaurante Sabina - Shrimp Taco

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    La Comadre Taquería - Tortillas

    La Comadre Taquería

    4.7(53 reviews)
    1.2 km
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    Be sure to ask how much everything costs before ordering. The guy standing outside who seats you…read moremay try to overcharge. He tried getting me to order me guacamole and chips, I asked how much, he said $14 USD, I declined yet he still tried to bring it to my table which I declined a second time. Payment is cash only (USD accepted). That said, the tacos were delicious. The meats were marinated so well and were addicting. The tortillas were handmade and had an excellent texture. Prices might not be the cheapest but it's worth it for a great meal.

    While all the cruise ship passengers are getting their drink on at Papas & Beer (we started there)…read moresave your appetite and head a block away to La Comadre for some of the best tacos you'll ever have. It's not hard to find, but unlike so any other options, it's not loud or flashy. We weren't ushered in by some guy on the street promising "the best" of anything. It's small, but clean.. you order at the counter.. my wife and I were the only gringos in there, and we don't speak Spanish. We were quickly presented with a sample plate of all the meats available for their tacos. The wife and I each got a Birria taco and I also got a chicken taco with some of the best Mole sauce I've ever had. They had a table set up in back with all the fixings and salsas you could ask for and the tacos came with beans and rice. We grabbed a bottle of water from the cooler, and the whole meal came to $13 with a tip!!! I mean, that's an unbelievable value for your money. The tacos were incredible. The beans and rice were delicious and the corn tortillas were homemade and some of the best we've ever had. The wife and I often use Yelp! to find places exactly like this, and once again, it did not disappoint. If you're in Ensenada do yourself a favor and skip all the hype spots and go find this place for some amazing food at incredible prices!!

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    Full view of the Restaurant

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    Authentic ceramic

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    Carne asada with rice and beans

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