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    Villa Marina

    4.8 (109 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Renate H.

    Food: Very fresh!! 3 Sauce Fish Fillet: Filled with marlin, shrimps, with culichi sauce, cheese sauce, and chipotle sauce with grilled potatoes. Delicious and very filling! Oyster Rockefeller: baked to perfection! Marinated Grilled Octopus: Crispy, marinated in prepared soy, fresh and balsamic salad. Best octopus I've had! Tuna tartar: generous portion! Service: Porfirio was very attentive, friendly, and helpful! Excellent service! Ambiance: beautiful view of the ocean!

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    Lisa L.

    Whenever we're in Ensenada we always have dinner here. The views are impressive. The fish is fresh and they have the best Oysters Rockefeller. It's fairly popular so be sure to get there early you won't be disappointed and the service is always great.

    Margarita
    Aileen V.

    La comida estuvo excelente, y el servicio inmejorable. Estacionamiento valet muy accesible y las vistas al may están hermosas! The food was delicious and the service was fantastic. Valet parking was very accessible, and the beachfront views are amazing! Must try in Ensenada.

    Vista espectacular - espectacular view

    Porfirio was very professional and gave great advice to all diners. Food was amazing This is not our first time in this beautiful restaurant, food quality and variety is very consistent; added to this, we were seating next to a large window and enjoyed a mesmerizing ocean view! The ceviche trio, grilled octopus, Topolobampo fish fillet with shrimps and multiple savory tacos were very well seasoned and tasty Kudos to management, chefs, and Mr Porfirio

    Oysters - yummm
    Sandra B.

    Beautiful views of the ocean and sunsets. Gravel parking lot - careful if you have heels. The food has been great. If you desire sea food with a couple options. This is your place. This is not a steak house - but they do offer some options. They do great sea food here. The grilled octopus didn't disappoint . The oysters were HUGE that day. Ridiculously HUGE! If you are indifferent to oysters don't order. The oysters are only for "oyster fans". The waiters are great and even the assistant staff were very attentive. This is one of our favorite sea food spots in Baja. This is not super inexpensive but you get good value and still spend less than you'd pay in California, USA .

    Elizabeth N.

    This is truly a diamond in the rough! You drive into a quaint homey feel parking lot with a facade of a simply quaint restaurant front. You walk through the gates and are amazed by a majestic cactus in a lighted courtyard. As you enter the restaurant, a modern spacious beautiful 360 glass view restaurant opens up to a view of the ocean! Completely breathtaking! You are immediately greeted by the host or hostess. I would definitely recommend calling for a reservation if you have a larger party. We had reservations for 12 people and they seated us in the corner with an amazing view of the ocean. We had plenty of room from other tables and each other. Our original waiter maybe seemed a little overwhelmed? You wasn't very pleasant and really did not smile at all. It made us feel actually bad for being such a big party and ordering. He was also looking at other things while we were trying to order with him. However, we ended up getting assistance from another team member that helped take our orders when things started coming out incorrectly. I would say the service would have gotten a 4.5 but we would say it's probably between a 3.75 and a four. This is because of how our original waiter had treated us and also we had to ask for our food to be recooked twice We ordered adult sodas, virgin mixed drinks, appetizers, seafood, steaks and sashimi plates. I would say the dishes had an amazing taste. The seasoning was great! The only dishes that we had to send back more than once were the ribeye steaks. We had asked for all of them to be medium rare but they came out well done the first time and then medium the second time. The flavoring was great but the texture was not what we had ordered. We ended up keeping the steaks the second time because everybody was starving, since it took them over 40 minutes to bring them out again. Everybody else was pretty much done with their meals. Here are just some ratings of our meals out of a 5 rating: Ribeye steaks 3.5 Great flavor but the requested temperature was never cooked correctly. Lobster 3.5 Great flavor but it was undercooked in the middle and very dry on the edges. I ordered it Puerto Nueva (fried) style but it came out regularly grilled. Sashimi 4.5 The sashimi was fresh and cut perfectly. The taste was very clean and buttery. Campechana 4.5 We had ordered a small and it was still a great large portion. The flavor was great and the seafood was fresh. It was just a little too watery. Octopus 5 This has been the best octopus at the group had tasted. It was perfectly grilled and tender. The seasoning was awesome and it was not overpowering. Shrimp and chicken fettuccine 5 The kids absolutely loved the fettuccine dishes! It was not water at all and the creamy texture was perfect. The shrimp and chicken were tender and it had a lot of flavor. This was probably one of the most amazing pasta dishes that we had in Baja. Spicy shrimp taco 5 This was definitely one of the winners. We can't even explain the flavoring but it was the perfect balance of sweet tangy and spicy! There were plenty of shrimp and the right amount of flavoring. This is one restaurant that we will definitely come again. If you are in the area we definitely would recommend you trying it out. You will not regret it!

    Tuna Tartar
    Ryan L.

    Great seafood with amazing views. We enjoyed the tuna tartar and ceviche.​ Short uber/taxi ride from the cruise terminal. Service was very good and the staff was friendly.​​​ This is worth making plans to visit.

    Sangria
    Tony J.

    Such a shame their service sucks, or hopefully it was a one off. Came here bc of the stellar reviews from Yelp but I was let down. Came without out reservation, which they said was not a problem, and it wasn't till it was. Was promptly sat down, few moments later we were brought chips and salsa and I advised the busboy we were ready to order. He said he would send the waiter right over. Wrong. 20 minutes had passed by when I noticed, so it was more than that. I went to talk to the manager and he took our order then and there. 5 minutes later our actual waiter came and apologized and said he didn't know that no one was serving us even though there were only two tables in our corner and he made multiple eye contacts with out engaging us. The food was actually really good, I just wish I could have enjoyed it more, but service is big for me and they ruined my experience.

    Thuan L.

    5/5 service. Nice servers. 5/5 food. Get the flamed octupus and the fried whole fish. The guava cheesecake is amazing. Light fluffy and not sweet. Get the shrimp ceviche 5/5 atmosphere. Overlooking the ocean. To die for. Music. Bookmarked. Great gem.

    Grilled octopus
    Rachel E.

    Oh heavens, the food! Then add the amazing service and this is a Must Visit. Everything we tried was exceptional.

    After dinner complimentary coffee liqueur, cream and cinnamon.
    Pat M.

    Ambiance is lovely, clean and with an ocean view, complete with the sound of the surf. Service was excellent by all. Food was delicious: Oysters Rockefeller had a sweeter taste than East Coast oysters, still tasty Whole Red Snapper was delicious and for two was a ton of fish Grilled octopus had a nice smokey flavor. All in all, a great restaurant.

    Rockefeller oysters
    Melanie C.

    Some of the Best Unique Seafood in Ensenada The food at this place was very delicious, a must stop if you're visiting or live in Ensenada. It's a beautiful hidden gem you don't want to miss out on! :) These are some of the dishes my family members got - Rockerfeller Oysters 10/10 * Cooked oysters with a sauce that taste like Alfredo with cheese on top * Not very filling but delicious - Shrimps in the Shell 10/10 * Food came served in shells * The shrimp had a very creative take and was sweet * The tamarindo sauce taste a bit like bbq super yummy - Horchata 10/10 - Agua de Cucumber 10/10 - Lemonade 10/10 - Capuchin 10/10 - Complementary bread & tortilla chips w/ salsa 10/10 No complaints at all on any dish! This place was amazing and like no other. The view is amazing from any table you sit at. The place has hip to ceiling windows all around which provides a beautiful view of the ocean. I would recommend getting a table close to the window to enjoy the beautiful view of the ocean. You can hear the ocean waves crash upon the rocks on shore. They play good music as well creating an amazing ambiance. The servers were amazing at their job, they were very attentive and made sure plates were picked up in a timely manner. The food did not take long to come out and everything tasted to perfection. At the end they provide a free little shot glass of cafe con kahlua. Can't wait to come back! Total for 6 plates, 6 drinks = around $160

    The views
    Alejandra H.

    Absolutely delicious! Me and my husband decided to stop by for dinner and it did not disappoint. The service was great, they were all super nice, helpful and funny. The views were amazing. The drinks were SOOO DELICIOUS. I got the pineapple & guava margarita and it was SOO good. My husband got the fried fish and it was a 10/10. I got the grilled salmon and it was super delicious as well. The price was very worth it, even though it wasn't as expensive as we though it was going to be.

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    Everything tasted fresh and delicious, I couldn't believe how amazing the octopus was, that was my favorite, and not chewy at all!

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    Muelle 3 - Beer & gin

    Muelle 3

    4.8(126 reviews)
    5.9 km
    $$

    Excelent food and great ambiance! You MUST make a…read morereservation or risk not making it. Service is excellent too. Wine selection is limited but very good

    While walking on the Malecon, we checked if Muelle3 has room for 4 hungry guests and fortunately,…read moreonly one table was occupied. The last time my friends attempted to eat here, the restaurant was full and it will take at least a 30 minute wait to get seated. Today, the 21st of November was our lucky day as we were craving the freshest ceviche Ensenada has to offer and experiencce the five star rating Muelle 3 was known for. Our party of 4 chose to sit outside to eat lunch on this cool, cloudy Friday afternoon and be exposed to the sights and sounds of this busy commercial and fishing port. Within minutes of getting settled, our free appetizer - Tortilla Espanola and a plate full of lemon & lime slices with an oyster shell-full of sea salt and chili powder occupied the center of our table. Then came the Ceviche de la casa. A winner in my book of ceviches! Plus a coaster-sized, fresh off the pan tortilla chips gave it a unique serving style. We had to order another bowl of tortillas because eating ceviche without it just won't be the same. The Calamar frito were perefectly breaded, without excess flour and grease in every bite. Another winner! Last but not the least is the Pasta de Mar with the clams of different sizes and pre-cut scallops in the their shell. Muy Delicioso! More hungry patrons started arriving and we still got prompt service. I will make it a point to grab a satisfying seafood dish or two here the next time I visit Ensenada whether by car or by cruise ship.

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    Muelle 3 - Very cozy place

    Very cozy place

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    Salsa picante

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    La Cocedora de Langosta - Oyster agua chile

    La Cocedora de Langosta

    4.3(92 reviews)
    5.8 km
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    Best seafood restaurant in Ensenada. Call the lobster play it was the best thing I've ever had. Way…read morebetter than American any other place I've had in Mexico. The service was top-notch. The restaurant was clean 10 out of 10 stars would recommend.

    Ensenada. The tide dragged our vessel toward the coast as if compelled by ancient…read morepact--barnacle-bound and whisper-wrapped. My fellowship, a cluster of mere mortals with taste far keener than foresight, insisted we seek a place foretold in gustatory prophecy: La Cocedora de Langosta. I assented, though the sea had begun to speak again. A cruel trick of salt and memory. We arrived. The lobster was not served--it presented itself. Shell split like prophecy fulfilled, meat steaming with tales older than Atlantis. The ceviche? Lime and fire in perfect alchemy. It hissed in my mouth like the last words of a betrayed siren. A whole fish, fried until its soul ascended, left bones so clean they could be used in ritual. Angels wept; I salted accordingly. The risotto arrived next, not on a plate but in a chalice. Each bite stirred marrow and memory, comfort and command. My sea legs stood straighter. My resolve thickened. Libations flowed--freely, fervently, faultlessly. The chalice refilled itself (or perhaps the staff were trained in illusion and replenishment). Laughter, clinking glass, and something close to joy dared to rise. Staff were keen-eyed adepts, operating with the grace of trained familiars. The atmosphere carried hints of volcanic enchantment and citrus optimism. Barry the Brave Muffin Baker--my misguided nemesis-ally--might have found peace here. Or at least, a decent aioli. Verdict: A rare convergence of flesh, flavor, and fate. Five stars scorched upon the firmament by my hand. I may never return. But that's only because the enchantment forbade it.

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    La Cocedora de Langosta - Whole fish, 6 of us picked it apart.

    Whole fish, 6 of us picked it apart.

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    The fried lobster

    Villa Marina - seafood - Updated May 2026

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