Guidebook for Ensenada
Food Scene
One of the best taco stands in Ensenada. The tortas here are amazing! Some sitting in the back. You can always get it to go.
25 locals recommend
El Paisa Tacos
1043 Av. 20 de NoviembreOne of the best taco stands in Ensenada. The tortas here are amazing! Some sitting in the back. You can always get it to go.
Must for breakfast! The pablano chicken is amazing! As well as everything else. Savory to Sweet waffles! YUMMMM!
16 locals recommend
Mr. & Mrs Waffle
1277 México 1Must for breakfast! The pablano chicken is amazing! As well as everything else. Savory to Sweet waffles! YUMMMM!
Great fresh fish! Fresh catch served with mango mint chutney is my favorite! The shrimp ceviche is heavenly! For desert don't miss the pear soaked in wine with ice cream! Don't let the outside turn you off....inside is beautiful!
14 locals recommend
Restaurante Barra Azul
Great fresh fish! Fresh catch served with mango mint chutney is my favorite! The shrimp ceviche is heavenly! For desert don't miss the pear soaked in wine with ice cream! Don't let the outside turn you off....inside is beautiful!
MEAT, MEAT, and more MEAT! All you can eat Brazilian steakhouse for unreal price! After 7pm Monday-Friday even offer discount (except in December) The bacon wrapped filet mignon, spicy shrimp, garlic bread, and cinnamon pineapple are must haves! Amazing salad bar as well...but be honest we go for MEAT! LOL
24 locals recommend
Mr. Pampas Restaurant
1790 Lázaro CárdenasMEAT, MEAT, and more MEAT! All you can eat Brazilian steakhouse for unreal price! After 7pm Monday-Friday even offer discount (except in December) The bacon wrapped filet mignon, spicy shrimp, garlic bread, and cinnamon pineapple are must haves! Amazing salad bar as well...but be honest we go for MEAT! LOL
Great american style breakfast! Make sure ask for a side of chipotle sauce....you will LOVE it!
12 locals recommend
Pancake Place
1982 Blvd. CosteroGreat american style breakfast! Make sure ask for a side of chipotle sauce....you will LOVE it!
Great fish taco stand walking distance to the house! Her clam chowder is wonderful! Don't miss out on her home made salsa bar.
Baja Surf Fish Taco
1290 Av. 20 de NoviembreGreat fish taco stand walking distance to the house! Her clam chowder is wonderful! Don't miss out on her home made salsa bar.
Great burgers and fries! Even serve root beer floats garnished with candied bacon!
13 locals recommend
Milnovecientos88
545 C. DiezGreat burgers and fries! Even serve root beer floats garnished with candied bacon!
Great fun spot to try! The Birria de res (beef) is wonderful. If you have never had it...try it! Similar to a slow cook pot roast served shredded in a broth soup that is AMAZING! Or can have it in a taco...but the soup is where the flavor is.
38 locals recommend
Birrieria La Guadalajara
154 MacherosGreat fun spot to try! The Birria de res (beef) is wonderful. If you have never had it...try it! Similar to a slow cook pot roast served shredded in a broth soup that is AMAZING! Or can have it in a taco...but the soup is where the flavor is.
Romantic spot on the water just outside of town. Great drinks and appetizers. The chef specializes in Baja Med dishes.
20 locals recommend
Punta Morro
Romantic spot on the water just outside of town. Great drinks and appetizers. The chef specializes in Baja Med dishes.
Great weekend buffet. Plenty of space for a huge family brunch! I love the fresh cucumber mint water. Don't miss the desert bar.
Restaurante 645
1039 Calle SextaGreat weekend buffet. Plenty of space for a huge family brunch! I love the fresh cucumber mint water. Don't miss the desert bar.
Great outdoor dining spot with salsa made fresh at your table! Wood fired steaks are wonderful!
15 locals recommend
La Hoguera
172 Av. BlancarteGreat outdoor dining spot with salsa made fresh at your table! Wood fired steaks are wonderful!
Covelli pizzas
910 C. NovenaWood fired pizza! Live music on weekends.
Love this spot. Head upstairs to the veranda and enjoy cup of coffee and pastry!
9 locals recommend
Café con leche
789 GastélumLove this spot. Head upstairs to the veranda and enjoy cup of coffee and pastry!
La Bicicleta Coffee
444 Calle OctavaGreat hidden gem for coffee. Cute theme!
Great fish and shrimp place. The ceviche is really good! Especially the shrimp. Oddly...no fish tacos here. Only platters.
15 locals recommend
El Primo Nava
645 CastilloGreat fish and shrimp place. The ceviche is really good! Especially the shrimp. Oddly...no fish tacos here. Only platters.
Hollie Böllen - Doughnuts and Coffee
796 Av MoctezumaGreat American style donuts!
Great chinese food with super sweet staff. The portions are HUGE. Share!!!
Restaurant Isla De Oro Comida China
449 CuartaGreat chinese food with super sweet staff. The portions are HUGE. Share!!!
Great wood cooked chicken! We normally get our order to go. The smoked flavor on it is amazing! Wonderful owners.
Pollos Los Mismos
Avenida RiverollGreat wood cooked chicken! We normally get our order to go. The smoked flavor on it is amazing! Wonderful owners.
Great spot to stop on your way into or out of Ensenada. Ask for the early bird special or lunch during the week. Watch for whales while sipping on a awesome margarita or pina colada. the chipotle chicken is wonderful....they will make it for you even if not on the menu. Make sure to get some homemade flour tortillas!
38 locals recommend
Gary's La Fonda Hotel & Restaurant
Great spot to stop on your way into or out of Ensenada. Ask for the early bird special or lunch during the week. Watch for whales while sipping on a awesome margarita or pina colada. the chipotle chicken is wonderful....they will make it for you even if not on the menu. Make sure to get some homemade flour tortillas!
Drinks & Nightlife
The self proclaimed birthplace of the margarita. The original cantina still looks and feels like it did when it opened in 1891! Walk through saloon style door back in time to this iconic location!
170 locals recommend
Hussong's Cantina
113 Av. RuizThe self proclaimed birthplace of the margarita. The original cantina still looks and feels like it did when it opened in 1891! Walk through saloon style door back in time to this iconic location!
Papas & Beer Ensenada
335 PrimeraTake uber!
Essentials
Small but great market. Don't miss the guacamole on the back meat counter on the weekends (con chile for some heat!)
16 locals recommend
Maria Luisa Mercado
s/n Avenida RuizSmall but great market. Don't miss the guacamole on the back meat counter on the weekends (con chile for some heat!)
Walmart
Walmart! Everything and then some!
If you make it out here...pick up a choco flan for about $5 in the bakery. People wait in line for them come out every morning. Its huge...but worth it!
39 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
4179 México 1If you make it out here...pick up a choco flan for about $5 in the bakery. People wait in line for them come out every morning. Its huge...but worth it!
Calimax Valle Verde
112 C. AlisosGrocery store.
OXXO
S/N Av. DiamanteEverything Else
Great wood cooked chicken! We normally get our order to go. The smoked flavor on it is amazing! Wonderful owners.
Pollos Los Mismos
Avenida RiverollGreat wood cooked chicken! We normally get our order to go. The smoked flavor on it is amazing! Wonderful owners.