Michael’s favorite things to do nearby
Local Restaurants--5 to 10 minutes away
These are the closest restaurants in San Miguel, El Sauzal and El Tigre, within minutes of the Baja House.
Right down the hill from the Baja House, by the ocean and near the San Miguel surf beach is the San Miguel Restaurant. They are only open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. serving breakfast or early lunch, but it’s a great place to start the day.
15 locals recommend
San Miguel Restaurante & wedding venue
Right down the hill from the Baja House, by the ocean and near the San Miguel surf beach is the San Miguel Restaurant. They are only open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. serving breakfast or early lunch, but it’s a great place to start the day.
When you want something close to the house with seating right by the ocean and an extensive menu and bar, Planta Baja is a good choice. They have some vegan and vegetarian selections, along with seafood, beef and chicken dishes.
14 locals recommend
PB Restaurant - Bar
El SauzalWhen you want something close to the house with seating right by the ocean and an extensive menu and bar, Planta Baja is a good choice. They have some vegan and vegetarian selections, along with seafood, beef and chicken dishes.
A higher end restaurant, great for foodies and more demanding palates, a favorite with locals. Only minutes away from the Baja House.
86 locals recommend
Ophelia
103 Carr Tijuana-EnsenadaA higher end restaurant, great for foodies and more demanding palates, a favorite with locals. Only minutes away from the Baja House.
More than a restaurant, this place is a whole experience up on hills overlooking a beautiful stretch of ocean. Reservations are usually required although sometimes mid-afternoons are available. Sunsets are great but it gets cold, be sure to take warm clothes.
21 locals recommend
Bar Bura Cuatro Cuatros
More than a restaurant, this place is a whole experience up on hills overlooking a beautiful stretch of ocean. Reservations are usually required although sometimes mid-afternoons are available. Sunsets are great but it gets cold, be sure to take warm clothes.
El Vaquero
18b SegundaCall them for darn-good wood-fired Pizza and other foods delivered to the Baja House.
Right on the ocean with spectacular views, dependable high quality food, tasteful surroundings and great service. Just be aware that one of my guests asked for their recommendation for wine but neglected to ask for the price, turns out they were $200 US dollars each (he ordered 2). So don't be shy about asking prices on any wine or food before ordering, here and anywhere in MX.
35 locals recommend
El Restaurante en Punta Morro
km 106 Carr. Tijuana-EnsenadaRight on the ocean with spectacular views, dependable high quality food, tasteful surroundings and great service. Just be aware that one of my guests asked for their recommendation for wine but neglected to ask for the price, turns out they were $200 US dollars each (he ordered 2). So don't be shy about asking prices on any wine or food before ordering, here and anywhere in MX.
Another wonderful breakfast and lunch place, open until 4:00 pm, just 5 minutes from the Baja House. Outstanding food, bakery goods, expresso coffees and teas. In an industrial area of the port (near Wendlandt brewery) but a cool interior setting.
8 locals recommend
Escama Gastro.Cafe
44 C. 10Another wonderful breakfast and lunch place, open until 4:00 pm, just 5 minutes from the Baja House. Outstanding food, bakery goods, expresso coffees and teas. In an industrial area of the port (near Wendlandt brewery) but a cool interior setting.
Local street food: El Sauzal
For local tacos, this is the best. And only minutes away. However like all street food, not for delicate stomachs.
17 locals recommend
Taqueria el Trailero
no. 353 Carr. a TijuanaFor local tacos, this is the best. And only minutes away. However like all street food, not for delicate stomachs.
Tamales are always a great, quick pick-up meal. Get some extras in case you need a snack or meal later. Also they are well-cooked so should be fine for sensitive stomachs (although some are spicy). Also right next door are roticery chickens, also a quick to-go meal and combines well with tamales.
Tamales Yary
Calle PrimeraTamales are always a great, quick pick-up meal. Get some extras in case you need a snack or meal later. Also they are well-cooked so should be fine for sensitive stomachs (although some are spicy). Also right next door are roticery chickens, also a quick to-go meal and combines well with tamales.
Pollos de la Cementera Suc Sauzal
Rotissery chicken, quick, easy, tasty meal. Next to Tamales Yari.
Local markets: El Sauzal and Ensenada
Calimax Sauzal
S/N Colinas RiversideThe closest supermarket, a very Mexican experience.
Extra
The closest convenience store, at the bottom of the hill. Just for basics.
More modern supermarket, easier parking in a shopping center. A bit farther from the Baja House, around 10 minutes.
32 locals recommend
Soriana Super 543 San Marino
Avenida Bahía de la PazMore modern supermarket, easier parking in a shopping center. A bit farther from the Baja House, around 10 minutes.
A great local market, with all kinds of specialty items, deli with good food to go, my favorite local market. There are several of them in Ensenada, but this is the closest.
Mercado El Roble
A great local market, with all kinds of specialty items, deli with good food to go, my favorite local market. There are several of them in Ensenada, but this is the closest.
Wineries
Cool architecture, smaller artisanal winery, one of the closest to the Baja House.
22 locals recommend
Clos de Tres Cantos
Cool architecture, smaller artisanal winery, one of the closest to the Baja House.
Dependable wines at reasonable prices. Outdoor seating under a huge oak tree.
7 locals recommend
Bodegas Magoni
Dependable wines at reasonable prices. Outdoor seating under a huge oak tree.
Our neighbors the Lopez's own the amazing winery and restaurant out in a canyon a few minutes from Guadalupe (also known as Francisco Zarco). Excellent wines and great food.
8 locals recommend
Vineyard Solar Fortún
Calle 10Our neighbors the Lopez's own the amazing winery and restaurant out in a canyon a few minutes from Guadalupe (also known as Francisco Zarco). Excellent wines and great food.
Villa Montefiori
Excellent wines with great views.
A small, family owned winery. Sit in their garden and taste their wines.
13 locals recommend
Vinos Pijoan
A small, family owned winery. Sit in their garden and taste their wines.
Local Breweries
We are so lucky to have two great local breweries nearby!
Great artisanal beers with tasty light foods, view to the ocean. Located 5 minutes away in the El Sauzal port.
48 locals recommend
Wendlandt
385 C. 10Great artisanal beers with tasty light foods, view to the ocean. Located 5 minutes away in the El Sauzal port.
Microbrewery Aguamala
Outstanding beers, great food, fun environment
Restaurants in the Guadalupe Valley and San Antonio Valley
Amazing Baja fusion cuisine. built into an oak tree and with additional outdoor seating areas. A project of Javier Placencia, one of our famous local chefs. Higher end ($100 to $200 USD depending on whether you have wine) but worth it if you are a dedicated foodie.
20 locals recommend
Animalón
Amazing Baja fusion cuisine. built into an oak tree and with additional outdoor seating areas. A project of Javier Placencia, one of our famous local chefs. Higher end ($100 to $200 USD depending on whether you have wine) but worth it if you are a dedicated foodie.
Only about 10 to 15 minutes from the Baja House, this restaurant is comfortable, open air, Baja fusion type cuisine without being super expensive. I like the vegan Cauliflower Steak option.
6 locals recommend
Corazá Restaurante
Only about 10 to 15 minutes from the Baja House, this restaurant is comfortable, open air, Baja fusion type cuisine without being super expensive. I like the vegan Cauliflower Steak option.
Classic high-end Baja Fusion restaurant, plan to spend a leisurely time enjoying great food, wine and meeting other diners.
46 locals recommend
Fauna
km #73 Carretera Federal 3Classic high-end Baja Fusion restaurant, plan to spend a leisurely time enjoying great food, wine and meeting other diners.
Great, down-home Mexican cooking, only 12 minutes from the house. Open for breakfast and lunch, closes mid-afternoon. Sunday mornings may be crowded with local families on outings.
20 locals recommend
El Correcaminos
Carretera Federal 3Great, down-home Mexican cooking, only 12 minutes from the house. Open for breakfast and lunch, closes mid-afternoon. Sunday mornings may be crowded with local families on outings.
A wonderful Baja fusion restaurant, a favorite for locals and visitors.
154 locals recommend
Finca Altozano
Km 83 EjidoA wonderful Baja fusion restaurant, a favorite for locals and visitors.
What a wonderfully unexpected surprise! Great Moroccan food in the Guadalupe Valley. Wonderful ambience, great service, outstanding views over the valley and hills beyond. Mouman, the owner is a neighbor here in Cibola and a super cool guy.
Kous Kous del Valle
What a wonderfully unexpected surprise! Great Moroccan food in the Guadalupe Valley. Wonderful ambience, great service, outstanding views over the valley and hills beyond. Mouman, the owner is a neighbor here in Cibola and a super cool guy.
Very comfortable, outdoor spot for lunch. Rustic but classy, higher end but not as much so as neighboring Fauna. One of the first places you come to when driving from Tecate south.
Bruma Wine Garden
Very comfortable, outdoor spot for lunch. Rustic but classy, higher end but not as much so as neighboring Fauna. One of the first places you come to when driving from Tecate south.
Restaurants in Ensenada
A favorite and dependable seafood restaurant in Ensenada. Parking behind. Near the historic center of Ensenada.
30 locals recommend
Mahi Mahi
33 P.º Miguel Hidalgo y CostillaA favorite and dependable seafood restaurant in Ensenada. Parking behind. Near the historic center of Ensenada.
Tasty vegan food including Mexican and hamburgers. You can order food and they will have it delivered to the house.
Mojk Vegan Tacos
Tasty vegan food including Mexican and hamburgers. You can order food and they will have it delivered to the house.
Mexipon Ramen & Curry Bar
649 Virgilio UribeFun, hip, tasty little Japanese-Mexican restaurant.
My favorite Italian food in Ensenada. Meet Massimo himself, he is usually there keeping his eye on everything, making sure it's just right. I like the eggplant parmesan.
7 locals recommend
Il Massimo
987 Lázaro CárdenasMy favorite Italian food in Ensenada. Meet Massimo himself, he is usually there keeping his eye on everything, making sure it's just right. I like the eggplant parmesan.
Muelle 3
187 Paseo Olas AltasLocal favorite for seafood, near the port