Ahead of our brief time in Ensanada, we made it point to create an itinerary that let us explore…read morephysically, but also through food and drink, so we made sure a local coffee shop and Birrieria we're on the list, and I am so glad that birrieria turned out to be this spot in Zona Centro of Ensanada! Authentic, in every sense of the word, is how to describe Birrieria La Guadalajara. From the food, drinks, service, atmosphere and overall experience from entry to exit. Even though we were sweating the whole time, some from the sauces and some from the heat, we absolutely loved it! Before you even get to ordering, they bring out an egg assortment of toppings including limes, radishes, onions, cilantro and a trio of dips along with fresh tortilla chips. Each table has a standing bowl of red sauce that is authentic and spicy! But it is perfection on any taco along with the other toppings. So, just do it! The menu is straightforward and features a variety of birria including the classic beef, pork, lamb, cabeza, goat and tongue. If birria isn't your thing, they also have steak in a few varieties. Once you decide on protein, you then choose how it's served. Regular tacos, Quesotaco, or as a plate. With these you get to choose from flour or corn tortillas. Each plate and/or taco comes with refried beans and guacamole. Most of us decided on the sampler method, getting a variety of meats and birria. I personally went with the beef, lamb and pork quesotacos all served in fresh flour tortillas. The tacos were phenomenal! I had been on vacation for close to 8 days by the time we ate here and these tacos were the best bite of my trip! Overall, an absolute must try when in Ensanada!

Everything! I didn't even get a picture of my food because I was starving! Definitely coming back…read morewhen I visit again!!!

Doesn't look like much from the front. We almost didn't stop. So glad that we did!…read more The Tortillas are freshly made with every order. They are warm and tasty. I feel silly getting so excited about beans. They were incredibly good. I wish I could recreate them. The marrow on Tortillas with a little salt and lime are so good. The queso was creamy and flavorful. I would have skipped the chorizo, I liked the cheese all by itself. The steak was perfectly cooked, great flavor. My daughter and I agree that is one of the best meals we've ever had.

Absolutely the best restaurant in Ensenada. Love the guacamole made to our liking at our table…read more Margaritas are so good and the meat is cooked to perfection. Staff are so welcoming and provide excellent service. 10 stars plus

Spacious restaurant with AC! They have larger tables that can accommodate groups. The chips and…read moresalsa are great and the salsa has a kick to it. The beef birria tacos come with so many accompaniments -- a full bowl of chopped onions, fresh cilantro, limes, and radishes. The amount of meat and tortillas was generous and we had trouble finishing it all. The consomme was SO delcious. Service was friendly and fast. Our server didn't speak much English so be ready to use google translate if you don't know much Spanish, but we had no issues communicating and ordering. There are restrooms available as well. They accept cash and card.

La Guadalajara specializes in birria, or Mexican stewed meats, and their food really hit the spot!…read moreSince they offered a variety of meats, ordering the tacos was a great way to sample a variety, and I got the Birria de Borrego (lamb) and the Birria de Chivo (goat), both of which were served in a corn tortilla along with chopped onions, cilantro, lime, radishes, a mild salsa of chopped tomatoes/onions/herbs, a spicy red salsa, and tortilla chips. Both of the meats were tender and delicious, though I slightly preferred the chivo (goat), which was meatier, leaner, and more flavorful. I also especially liked the mild salsa, which had a nice refreshing flavor, and the ability to customize the condiments on each taco. Everything was delicious and came at a good value, and the service was super friendly and attentive too!

BEST YELP FIND on my trip to Ensenada. Def worth the drive into the more residential area (about 10…read moreminutes from downtown Ensenada). It looked like there was some of a wait time, but it turned out they did have a table for 2 available. The wait time is mostly for large parties. If you do come with a large party they have seating in the back just note it will take awhile. By large I mean 11 people (2 parties of 11 people showed up when I was there). The food. So many yummy options I had a hard time picking. I ended up ordering the combination plate as it included a little bit of everything: your choice of either green or red chilaquiles, machaca (shredded beef not the dry one), egg, beans and some fries. I also ordered fresh orange juice as I can't say no to fresh juices. I ATE EVERYTHING! It was so good I couldn't stop eating even when I knew I was full LOL. Side note def get the coffee as it is really good. We actually ended up buying the coffee they bought with us called La Negrita and is a couple of minutes away from the restaurant. Plus a local coffee vendor. Staff is super friendly and service is fast (for smaller parties). Place is clean and does have parking in the back. Definitely recommend this place for breakfast. If I am ever back in the area I am definitely coming back!

Comida muy casera y sabrosa con huevos al gusto y tortillas hechas a mano. Un ambiente bonito para…read morefamilias. Regresaremos a probar el Chamorro.

Omgggg amazing food, amazing ensenada experience, amazing service!!! I'm a born Mexican girl…read morebrought up on my mom's homemade food and let me just say that this has become an instant favorite spot in Baja California! TRY THE WHITE SAUCE! Can't wait to come back!

I was down in the area on a little surf trip and ran into some locals where I asked them for a good…read morefood spot off the touristy path. Someone led me to this area and I stuffed myself full of phenomenal gorditas after surfing for a few hours. The place was amazing.

Delicious seafood in a super small cozy restaurant that really felt like we were eating in…read moresomeone's living room. Our server Jonathan was excellent, and gave us great recommendations! We had the ceviche, octopus, grilled oysters, and the catch of the day. Everything was excellent. The ceviche was a generous portion, and the octopus skewers were incredible. They have a small wine list of local wines from Baja. Would recommend for anyone looking for an upscale seafood spot in Ensenada!!

Food was excellent and creative Service was good…read moreAmbiance was ok, music is too loud Ensenada location, easy reserved parking in front

We didn't have any food only three chips and salsa they gave us. Ordered Micheladas with Modelo…read morenegro and they were quite tasty. Cool spot to stop by and have drinks. Inside was pretty cool and fun and had good music.

Really dope spot in Ensenada to drop into and have a drink or food and catch a vibe. Make sure u…read morehave a dollar bill cuz the whole place is filled with them and it really adds to the ambience. The servers are all super cool and the drinks are top tier. We only went for drinks when we went but the chips and salsa was really good so I can imagine the food is good too. They even have their own beer that's brewed specifically for them which is really good.Definitely will b going back here when I'm back out that way.

Esta muy rico la comida! This is the first time we came here and we loved it. It is al fresco…read moredinning and it's great for groups as well as couples. They have a good selection of wines, which I believe wine from Valle De Guadalupe is the best. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The food of course is delicious. We ordered Tuna Tartare and Fish of the Day with salad.

Service - 5 stars !! Ambience - 5 stars…read moreAlfresco dining They offer blankets and heaters if it gets chilly. Cushions available for your seat. A nice size plate of fresh jicama with tajin and 3 sauces with different heat levels are served. Great cocktails Appetizer- Brie quesadilla Remember, looks aren't everything. When the quesadilla arrived it looked plain and basic. But boy when you add the accompanied grilled onions, fresh chopped poblano's & one of the sauces it is absolutely amazing. Entree- Pulpo Taquero The octopus was tender and the seasoning was delicious. This was plenty of food for the 2 of us. But wait! Now that I've tasted it I don't want to share anymore!!! It was so good, we fought over every last piece. We recommend and we can't wait to go back.

I wanted somewhere local - a real mom and pop, hole in the wall authentic deliciousness!! THIS IS…read moreIT!!!! The people were wonderful, kind and cared about us enjoying our food! The food was delicious! So much flavor in everything! The place is small - with about 4 tables of 4 and one bigger table for a group of 6-7. It was still very warm outside and with their stoves on it gets very hot inside, they have a couple fans that help - but only a bit! Easy to walk to from the port. Very affordable, no alcohol (that's what the drink package on board is for anyways!) but they do have a variety of sodas; bottled and cans as well as water bottles, horchata and jamaica. They take cash and card and can convert in dollars. I hope you give La Comadre a try! You'll love it!!

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.

Omg I love Mariscos and this spot did not disappoint. It's a small vendor posted outside on the…read morestreet with a bunch of guys, basically in an assembly line, slanging seafood. The long lines meant - it was so good and worth the wait. Honestly, it wasn't too long. My friend and I ordered 1 tostada each. She got the aguachiles and I the Guera. Great portions packed with flavor. I went back for oysters, which they shuck right in front of you. There were so many chile bottles to choose from. They also had some dark "crack" sauce that I chose to put on. I'm no sabo so I no sabo what the salsa was but it was delicious. Spicy, tangy, umami. Muyyyy ricooooo

Fresh seafood clams. Hopefully my stomach agree with the raw clams! The seafood stand is crowded as…read morealways.