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This restaurant has upstairs &'downstairs seating, the bathrooms are in the upper level. The only thing I personally love was the beautiful views of the sea. The food is overpriced, the taste is average and the customer was ok, the restaurant is clean. It has valet parking.
The staff and ambiance were amazing the food was did not taste fresh and the lobster was fried, i wanted boiled lobster. So that was a let down, but apparently that's what they're known for here. The shrimp was amazing! The parking here is horrible, so be patient. Overall I enjoyed the meal, but probably would not return.
The shrimp was excellent as well as the lobster. The beans and rice also had great flavor. The tortillas are amazing! The plate was shared between two of us and we were more than full with the meal. The stuffed bread was delicious!! The limonada with mineral water was excellent!
Great service, beautiful location and amazing food! Would definitely come back! The views are spectacular.
Beautiful, generous portions. Taste great. And for the people thinking that they're going to eat fresh seafood, seaside, and pay nickels and dimes for it, forget it.
My first time place looks over crowded and hard to get but the was a valet parking area easy. Once we going in the is more than plenty of tables overlooking the ocean with a great view. There is live music going in the background and a great atmosphere. The waiter we did get was not good at explaining how the lobster plates were served or what should we order for 2 ppl. When the food came out even thought it was not as much as expected it was delicious. Lobster was cooked to perfection the beans and handmade flour tortillas amazing. We also got bacon wrapped shrimp, so good. Aside from a bad waiter place was Amazing!! P.S. if you get the lobster from the menu with 4 pieces only really get 1 lobster split in 2
Open later than most in Puerto Nuevo. They do not take Credit card which is fine. Service is kind and welcoming with lots of seating options. Because we dined after 8pm we enjoyed a quiet window seat. Table adorned with a single dripping candle in a wine bottle. I loved that. Food is fresh and served promptly. We would definitely be back.
Friday ditch day but in the best way. Took the niece and nephew on a foodie field trip to Villa Ortega in Puerto Nuevo, and let me tell you--it was a full-on seafood fiesta with a mezcal chaser. I started with a Mezcalito de Jamaica (aka smoky hibiscus magic in a glass) and dove into the aguachile verde, which was so fresh it practically slapped me with a lime. My niece leveled up with a strawberry margarita and shrimp ceviche served inside an actual half pineapple--because when your plate doubles as tropical décor, you know you're winning. My nephew kept it bold with a Mezcalito de Piña and the aguachile rojo, which was good... but sorry kid, verde over rojo all day. The views? Stunning. The vibe? Rustic coastal charm that makes you want to sip slower and stay longer. It was a Friday afternoon so it wasn't busy but as we were leaving the weekend crowd had begun to arrive and it was on!!! Service was good but we lost our waitress to a bigger group so walked up to the front to pay. Otherwise, everyone was kind and attentive. Verdict: Villa Ortega = seaside therapy with a side of chile-induced tears.
The place is a seafood restaurant known for lobster overlooking the ocean. We ordered a couple of things to try out different options. We also got some drinks that were really good. The lobster was gummy not the greatest, the aguachiles were super tasty, the cóctel de camarón was refreshing and satisfying l, we got marlin and gobernador tacos. The down side of this was our server seemed she was not having a good day. Since we got there she gave us attitude and just did not seem like she wanted to be at work. Also, this place only takes cash.
Everything was delicious, the bread, chips and salas and especially the shrimp fajitas. Service was very good and the view of the beach was amazing.
This place was average for Mexican food. The seafood was okay. Service was great though, and the vibes were good! I would recommend coming at off peak times because parking can be pretty hard. I would also recommend bringing pesos because it is much cheaper than paying with USD.
Wifey and I went to this restaurant for Valentine's Day 2025 and it was our Anniversary also. It was our first time at this restaurant and we came because we got recommendations from everyone in Los Angeles we know. This place did not disappoint. Upon arrival you are bombarded with this amazing smell of delicious food. The decor and the ambience of the restaurant is pretty cool. I like a lot of the statues they have made of wood that depicts different character characters. Our server was really nice and patient with us because we had a difficult time knowing the prices compared to US and pesos. The food was delicious. My wife had the salmon and I had the ribeye steak. Wife wanted crab legs, but unfortunately, we could not find crab legs anywhere in Rosarito. My steak was perfect cooked perfectly tasted great. My wife loves her salmon. The best thing the beans and rice the best rice and beans I've ever had in my entire life. Amazing. I recommend you come to this restaurant if you ever visit Rosarito Baja California Mexico we will definitely be back on our next trip.
If you talk of Puerto Nuevo and lobsters, the first name that comes up is, Villa Ortega's. It is a sprawling restaurant with numerous attractive dining spaces, both indoor and outdoor. The majority of the latter is situated on several patios that command stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. I was told that these different outside seating locations hold around a thousand people over the weekends. Once you are here, it is easy to see why that is so. The menu is extensive and there are numerous choices both for meat eaters, seafood lovers and vegetarians. But if you are making the trek, all the way from the SFV, like I did, you have to order the lobster. And that too, Puerto Nuevo Style (after you have selected a table with captivating ocean views). A difficult task because each table competes with the other. My dish came with a tortilla soup and complimentary bread, tortillas, refried beans, rice and two salsas. The tortillas (made with lard) deserve special mention. They were fresh,handmade, with the right amount of chew and charred look and taste. It takes you to another place. My favorite way to eat these is with the refried beans (which were also superb). I ordered a small lobster and it arrived as a generous portion, succulent and full of amazing flavors and taste. Yes, it comes with melted butter too. Every bite was divine. My server was Antonio and he provided excellent service. Undoubtedly, a memorable lunch visit and I cannot wait, to go back again.
This restaurant is located right next to the ocean with beautiful oceanfront views. Our table wasn't very hungry so we shared an order of lobster, which came with beans, rice, and a giant flour tortilla. We all agreed the giant tortilla was delicious but the lobster was very mid. It was fried so it was a little dry. The butter that it came with was yummy tho. We also loved the starters on the table, which included chips with two different salsas, as well as this delicious bread with cream cheese and chilies inside. We wish we had a bigger appetite to try other dishes! read more
22 days ago
It's a short drive along the coast from San Diego. Take the toll road. The cost will $12.00 total so take singles. Valet parking is free. The restaurant is nice, perched right above the Pacific Ocean, great view. They have strolling guitarists, they added a nice touch. Services was excellent. Food was good. When we were seated they brought out chips, two kinds of salsa and freshly baked rolls filled with cream cheese and chilis. They were very good. My guest both had the lobster and said it was delicious. The rice and beans were good and the fresh flour tortillas were tasty. I had the Mexican combo, the chili relleno was very good, the steak lacked flavor and the enchilada was ok. This place is reasonably priced, but not cheap. read more
This restaurant has upstairs &'downstairs seating, the bathrooms are in the upper level. The only thing I personally love was the beautiful views of the sea. The food is overpriced, the taste is average and the customer was ok, the restaurant is clean. It has valet parking. read more
The staff and ambiance were amazing the food was did not taste fresh and the lobster was fried, i wanted boiled lobster. So that was a let down, but apparently that's what they're known for here. The shrimp was amazing! The parking here is horrible, so be patient. Overall I enjoyed the meal, but probably would not return. read more
16 days ago
The shrimp was excellent as well as the lobster. The beans and rice also had great flavor. The tortillas are amazing! The plate was shared between two of us and we were more than full with the meal. The stuffed bread was delicious!! The limonada with mineral water was excellent! read more
3 months ago
Great service, beautiful location and amazing food! Would definitely come back! The views are spectacular. read more
2 months ago
Beautiful, generous portions. Taste great. And for the people thinking that they're going to eat fresh seafood, seaside, and pay nickels and dimes for it, forget it. read more
5 months ago
My first time place looks over crowded and hard to get but the was a valet parking area easy. Once we going in the is more than plenty of tables overlooking the ocean with a great view. There is live music going in the background and a great atmosphere. The waiter we did get was not good at explaining how the lobster plates were served or what should we order for 2 ppl. When the food came out even thought it was not as much as expected it was delicious. Lobster was cooked to perfection the beans and handmade flour tortillas amazing. We also got bacon wrapped shrimp, so good. Aside from a bad waiter place was Amazing!! P.S. if you get the lobster from the menu with 4 pieces only really get 1 lobster split in 2 read more
Open later than most in Puerto Nuevo. They do not take Credit card which is fine. Service is kind and welcoming with lots of seating options. Because we dined after 8pm we enjoyed a quiet window seat. Table adorned with a single dripping candle in a wine bottle. I loved that. Food is fresh and served promptly. We would definitely be back. read more
1 year ago
Friday ditch day but in the best way. Took the niece and nephew on a foodie field trip to Villa Ortega in Puerto Nuevo, and let me tell you--it was a full-on seafood fiesta with a mezcal chaser. I started with a Mezcalito de Jamaica (aka smoky hibiscus magic in a glass) and dove into the aguachile verde, which was so fresh it practically slapped me with a lime. My niece leveled up with a strawberry margarita and shrimp ceviche served inside an actual half pineapple--because when your plate doubles as tropical décor, you know you're winning. My nephew kept it bold with a Mezcalito de Piña and the aguachile rojo, which was good... but sorry kid, verde over rojo all day. The views? Stunning. The vibe? Rustic coastal charm that makes you want to sip slower and stay longer. It was a Friday afternoon so it wasn't busy but as we were leaving the weekend crowd had begun to arrive and it was on!!! Service was good but we lost our waitress to a bigger group so walked up to the front to pay. Otherwise, everyone was kind and attentive. Verdict: Villa Ortega = seaside therapy with a side of chile-induced tears. read more
The place is a seafood restaurant known for lobster overlooking the ocean. We ordered a couple of things to try out different options. We also got some drinks that were really good. The lobster was gummy not the greatest, the aguachiles were super tasty, the cóctel de camarón was refreshing and satisfying l, we got marlin and gobernador tacos. The down side of this was our server seemed she was not having a good day. Since we got there she gave us attitude and just did not seem like she wanted to be at work. Also, this place only takes cash. read more
1 month ago
6 months ago
Everything was delicious, the bread, chips and salas and especially the shrimp fajitas. Service was very good and the view of the beach was amazing. read more
This place was average for Mexican food. The seafood was okay. Service was great though, and the vibes were good! I would recommend coming at off peak times because parking can be pretty hard. I would also recommend bringing pesos because it is much cheaper than paying with USD. read more
Wifey and I went to this restaurant for Valentine's Day 2025 and it was our Anniversary also. It was our first time at this restaurant and we came because we got recommendations from everyone in Los Angeles we know. This place did not disappoint. Upon arrival you are bombarded with this amazing smell of delicious food. The decor and the ambience of the restaurant is pretty cool. I like a lot of the statues they have made of wood that depicts different character characters. Our server was really nice and patient with us because we had a difficult time knowing the prices compared to US and pesos. The food was delicious. My wife had the salmon and I had the ribeye steak. Wife wanted crab legs, but unfortunately, we could not find crab legs anywhere in Rosarito. My steak was perfect cooked perfectly tasted great. My wife loves her salmon. The best thing the beans and rice the best rice and beans I've ever had in my entire life. Amazing. I recommend you come to this restaurant if you ever visit Rosarito Baja California Mexico we will definitely be back on our next trip. read more
If you talk of Puerto Nuevo and lobsters, the first name that comes up is, Villa Ortega's. It is a sprawling restaurant with numerous attractive dining spaces, both indoor and outdoor. The majority of the latter is situated on several patios that command stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. I was told that these different outside seating locations hold around a thousand people over the weekends. Once you are here, it is easy to see why that is so. The menu is extensive and there are numerous choices both for meat eaters, seafood lovers and vegetarians. But if you are making the trek, all the way from the SFV, like I did, you have to order the lobster. And that too, Puerto Nuevo Style (after you have selected a table with captivating ocean views). A difficult task because each table competes with the other. My dish came with a tortilla soup and complimentary bread, tortillas, refried beans, rice and two salsas. The tortillas (made with lard) deserve special mention. They were fresh,handmade, with the right amount of chew and charred look and taste. It takes you to another place. My favorite way to eat these is with the refried beans (which were also superb). I ordered a small lobster and it arrived as a generous portion, succulent and full of amazing flavors and taste. Yes, it comes with melted butter too. Every bite was divine. My server was Antonio and he provided excellent service. Undoubtedly, a memorable lunch visit and I cannot wait, to go back again. read more
9 months ago
The valet staff was very friendly. The servers inside were not. We had a vegan individual within our party of 10 and were told by a server over the phone that it was okay to bring in outside food since their menu doesn't accommodate a vegan diet. When we got there we were told it wasn't allowed. It was a lot of back and forth until we were allowed to continue on and be seated. Unfortunately the service did not improve much after. It felt like we were being watched the entire time and we couldn't really enjoy our time there. Which is a shame since the outdoor seating area is gorgeous and overlooking the sea. The food was good, not great. Because of the service, I will not be returning. read more
Best Puerto Nuevo restaurant. Don't be fooled by all the other Ortega named after restaurants in the area. Located in the corner with a huge space for parking which typically is full especially on the weekends. Must come here alone to try their delicious tortilla soup with cheese. Free appetizer cheese balls and salsa and chips. You'll most likely see trio's willing to sing a song for a fee inside which is nice and unique to hear one of your favorites songs while enjoying a drink in the sunset. Beautiful ocean view with delicious selection of food to try. Most all people come for the lobster tails but steak and other items are just as great. Never a fail. Must try. read more
The place is known for their food. There's plenty of ppl trying to get you to pay for parking or to eat at their restaurant. They do have a parking lot to park your car. But you can also park on the street for free. It is cash only and they will you give you the pesos and American price. Total for 5 ppl with drinks and entrees was about 200 bucks. Door was just okay to be honest. Views are nice and they do have bands playing at your request. The brand and tortilla soup were delicious. They do give you bottled water unless you want tap. read more
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We had a party of 18 eating here this past Friday! The portions are unreal and everything is more than delish! We sat outside and it was a gorgeous day with a gorgeous view! The lobster is THE BEST lobster I've ever had. The shrimp aguachiles verde were to die for! They even gave us tortilla soup that could heal about anything. The tortillas are homemade and FRESH and are the size of a small dog- I'm telling you these are the biggest tortillas I've ever seen! Cash only restaurant, but worth it every time! read more
6 months ago
To start off the view is amazing! I stopped by Friday around 11:30AM. This location is huge and they easily accommodate large groups. They have plenty of parking available. We were lucky to have Francisco as a server. He was very welcoming and took care of us. We ordered a platter w/ 3 extra lobsters on the side for a group of 7 . It was plenty of food we even had left overs to take home. Everything was flavorful my favorite by far was the lobster, cooked to perfection. I was also a big fan of the hand made tortillas. They are gigantic and taste delicious. Live music if you choose to have them serenade your loved one. When we left the restaurant was packed. So I recommend and early visit. FYI they are pet friendly which I loved! read more
Wow, what a view! I strongly suggest to sit outside if weather permits. You'll get an amazing view of the ocean. The restaurant is quite large, and the outdoor dining area extends until the end of the restaurant. Inside has a huge boat for the bar area. The vaulted ceilings are built as if you're in a boat or some type of arc. The restrooms are clean and decorated in a similar theme to the restaurant. Everything we ordered was amazing! I had the Fish & Shrimp Ceviche served over a Pineapple We also had the Papagayo Shrimp, which was stuffed shrimp w/ jalapeño, wrapped in bacon! It was amazing! The Clam Chowder bread bowls are made and baked fresh in house. You can watch the kitchen make the bread and fresh tortillas, and they are huge!! I wish we could come back to try more of their menu. Everyone around us ordered Lobster. The staff is very friendly. I definitely recommend this place when in Puerto Nuevo. As stated in other Yelp reviews: They ONLY accept CASH, No Credit Card, so be prepared. read more
11 months ago
Three. Stars for the beautiful ambience. Sitting up top overlooking the ocean, feeling the ocean breeze and listening to the ocean is always amazing. Food, however, was just not great. The lobster tasted a little fishy and the beans were flavor less. I had to put salt and butter on everything and I don't know if it's just me or not but I think the tortillas got smaller ??? The location down the street is better and I will continue to go to that one Service was on par. Even when we sent a margarita back because it was too strong, go figure, he brought another drink and didn't charge for it. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
I went to Villa Ortega's for the first time and I'm really impressed with their food and their service. The waiters were polite and attentive, the atmosphere was welcoming and inviting, their mixology was excellent, and the food delicious. We ordered the Ceviche Villa Ortega as an appetizer. It was plentiful enough for four people. It was bright and fresh which was perfect to cool off during a relatively warm day. Their bread rolls were an explosion of doughy flavor with creamy cheese and just enough jalapeño spice to be enjoyed as opposed to burning your socks off. My husband and I ordered the tray for two, which was enough to sample their seafood. It had two lobsters, fish, a variety of shrimp, and octopus cooked to perfection. It included a beautiful tortilla soup, rice, and beans. Their Villa Ortega margarita is prepared with mezcal and is done table side. It is refreshing with enough alcohol to be enjoyable without making you drunk after the first one. Their prices are reasonable, being a Caribbean Islander seafood is life but living in California seafood restaurant prices are scandalous. So a meal for two that included appetizer, drinks, and the main course with enough left over to take back home for a second meal at approximately $151.00 dollars is not bad at all. Keep in mind that they only take cash, either pesos or dollars. I tipped the waiters in dollars because the value of dollar to pesos is significant and it was a great way for thanking them for such good service. read more
2 years ago
loved the ambiance, waited to get a table w a great view. Lobsters co were delicious and the drinks were too. read more
2 years ago
Our first time to puerto Nuevo. We of course drove to experience their lobster. We arrived at around 2pm for lunch and there were quite a few people sitting outside. Mostly Mexicans. The prices are not that cheap. We paid $20 for a shrimp ceviche that didn't have a lot of shrimp and $94 for a plate of seafood for two that has two pieces of deep fried lobster a few different type of shrimp, grilled, fried and with bacon. 4 pieces of grilled octopus and quesadillas. The foood was meh. The best thing was the Michellada that costed $6. read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
Let me start off by saying that this place only accepts cash, so be prepared. I have visited this location a few times and I'm always satisfied. They do have parking on site but if you happen to visit when it's busy (typically over holiday weekends) it may be a little harder to find a spot near the restaurant, but don't worry. Lots of parking in the area nearby. We typically do the Lobster, Carne Asada, plate that also comes with a baked potato, guacamole rice and beans. It's more than enough for two to share. It also comes with a giant flour tortilla that is homemade. They provide you with salsas as well as melted butter for your lobster. Add some of that and lime and you're all set! They bring you chips and salsa as well as a few small bread rolls that are stuffed with cream cheese and jalapeños. Delicious!! I've had their Micheladas there, also great! But make sure that you ask them to make a full michalada with all the fixings because there are a few other ways that they make them in Mexico. Aside from the payment methods accepted and the whiff of what seems to be sewer water that you get every now and then, no complaints. It's overlooking the water so you can have a beautiful view if you sit outdoors. The indoor area is also very spacious. Restrooms are always clean! So that's a plus. And let's not forget the live music (typically mariachi or trios.) You do have to tip them to play songs but that's what makes the experience that much better. Enjoy! read more
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22710 Puerto Nuevo, Baja California
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