Guidebook for Ensenada
Food Scene
Best meal in Ensenada. Brazilian style steakhouse. Priced based on male or female! Don't miss the bacon wrapped filet mignon, garlic bread, and cinnamon pineapple! Hint...discounted after 7pm midweek.
24 locals recommend
Mr. Pampas Restaurant
1790 Lázaro Cárdenas Best meal in Ensenada. Brazilian style steakhouse. Priced based on male or female! Don't miss the bacon wrapped filet mignon, garlic bread, and cinnamon pineapple! Hint...discounted after 7pm midweek.
Mr. & Mrs Waffle
1277 México 1 Pablano chicken is out of this world!
Fresh fish restaurant! Everything is amazing. Small but upscale interior. Priced very reasonable.
14 locals recommend
Restaurante Barra Azul
Fresh fish restaurant! Everything is amazing. Small but upscale interior. Priced very reasonable.
Gary's La Fonda Hotel & Restaurant
Great margaritas and stunning views!
Romantic spot for dinner or afternoon drink while watching the waves crash!
35 locals recommend
El Restaurante en Punta Morro
km 106 Carr. Tijuana-EnsenadaRomantic spot for dinner or afternoon drink while watching the waves crash!
El Primo Nava
645 Castillo Great shrimp ceviche! Sit down restaurant.
Great spot for food. Closed on Wednesdays. Adobe food truck!
13 locals recommend
Adobe Guadalupe Tasting Room
S/N Ejido El Porvenir - San José de la Zorra Great spot for food. Closed on Wednesdays. Adobe food truck!
Deckmans
5 star dining in the Valle! splurge for the full 5 course meal!
Wood fired pizzas. Best alfredo sauce ever! Super cute ambiance either outside in courtyard or insides. Feels like you've been transported to Italy!
90 locals recommend
Betuccini's
Wood fired pizzas. Best alfredo sauce ever! Super cute ambiance either outside in courtyard or insides. Feels like you've been transported to Italy!
Milnovecientos88
545 C. DiezBest burgers in town. Rootbeer floats with candied bacon!
Pancake Place
1982 Blvd. CosteroAmerican style breakfast spot. Ask for a side of chipotle salsa!
Best carne asada tortas! Corner taco stand with some seating in the back.
25 locals recommend
El Paisa Tacos
1043 Av. 20 de NoviembreBest carne asada tortas! Corner taco stand with some seating in the back.
Best Birria in town. Sit down or stand outside. Homemade corn tortillas are amazing!
Birrieria El Nochistlense
281 16 de SeptiembreBest Birria in town. Sit down or stand outside. Homemade corn tortillas are amazing!
Drinks & Nightlife
Hussong's Cantina
113 Av. Ruiz Original cantina! A must see!
Papas & Beer Ensenada
335 Primera Popular nightclub (with American pricing)
Baja Brews
Cool microbrewery!
Larger commercial winery. Nice tour offered. Great olive oil for sale.
48 locals recommend
L.A. CETTO - Boutique Valle de Gpe.
carretera Tecate Larger commercial winery. Nice tour offered. Great olive oil for sale.
Free tastings. Cheese, breads, and jams. Known for sweeter wines.
18 locals recommend
Midnight Sun (Wines)
245 Calle Principal Free tastings. Cheese, breads, and jams. Known for sweeter wines.
Awesome artisan liquors and restaurant. Free tastings.
7 locals recommend
Restaurante y Vivero la Hacienda
444 Santos DegolladoAwesome artisan liquors and restaurant. Free tastings.
Great family owned winery. Tons of specialty homemade jams to try. Artisans breads. Also great spot for food fired pizzas. Wine tastings about 75 pesos each.
16 locals recommend
La Casa de Dona Lupe
Great family owned winery. Tons of specialty homemade jams to try. Artisans breads. Also great spot for food fired pizzas. Wine tastings about 75 pesos each.
Essentials
Calimax Sauzal
S/N Colinas RiversideShopping
Costco Wholesale
4179 México 1Walmart
Walmart Playas de Rosarito
300 Carr. Libre Tijuana-RosaritoEntertainment & Activities
Cinépolis Plaza Marina
656 Blvd. CosteroFlyers Trampoline Park
TranspeninsularLas Cañadas Campamento
Ensenada - Lázaro CárdenasZip lines are a blast! Well worth the drive out of town.
Parks & Nature
Hot springs. Cost is aprox 80 pesos per person. Need SUV, Van or truck to access. Must cross small creeks to access hot springs, low riding cars are not recommended. Bring own towel and food.
Rancho Agua Caliente
Hot springs. Cost is aprox 80 pesos per person. Need SUV, Van or truck to access. Must cross small creeks to access hot springs, low riding cars are not recommended. Bring own towel and food.
Sightseeing
Must see in Ensenada. Drive thru the "gantlet" and park all the way at the end. Don't miss pina coladas and churros sold by the venders. Try to go at mid tide. https://www.tide-forecast.com/locations/Ensenada-Baja-California-Norte-Mexico/tides/latest
269 locals recommend
La Bufadora
EnsenadaMust see in Ensenada. Drive thru the "gantlet" and park all the way at the end. Don't miss pina coladas and churros sold by the venders. Try to go at mid tide. https://www.tide-forecast.com/locations/Ensenada-Baja-California-Norte-Mexico/tides/latest
Window to the Sea
Prolongación Castillo3 head park and lopez mateo for touristy areas and shops.