Isabel's Ensenada Guidebook
(English)
Food scene
Great place to have a meal at any time, if you're a first-time visitors you get a treat.
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HACIENDA CORRALITO
226 Colinas RiversideGreat place to have a meal at any time, if you're a first-time visitors you get a treat.
Good place for taco lovers, clean and nice service. Handmade tortillas are a bonus.
10 helybéli ajánlásával
Taqueria La México
Good place for taco lovers, clean and nice service. Handmade tortillas are a bonus.
Fast service and good price. Just go and order your tacos with the taquero, you pay when you're ready.
25 helybéli ajánlásával
El Paisa Tacos
1043 Av. 20 de NoviembreFast service and good price. Just go and order your tacos with the taquero, you pay when you're ready.
Famous place to try the original Ensenada tacos. They have fish and shrimp tacos (my favorite).
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Tacos Fenix (Fish & Shrimp)
451 EspinozaFamous place to try the original Ensenada tacos. They have fish and shrimp tacos (my favorite).
Do you like to eat with the locals? this is the place. Eat seafood tacos and something else.
31 helybéli ajánlásával
Tacos de Pescado Marco Antonio
351 Av RayonDo you like to eat with the locals? this is the place. Eat seafood tacos and something else.
It's very late and you're hungry, go to Los Carbones. Nice place and fast service. My recommendation: Potato stuffed with carne asada, "Papa rellena con carne asada"
Parking on the street.
12 helybéli ajánlásával
Los Carbones Restaurante Tacos
203 BucanerosIt's very late and you're hungry, go to Los Carbones. Nice place and fast service. My recommendation: Potato stuffed with carne asada, "Papa rellena con carne asada"
Parking on the street.
Mediterranean restaurant with delicious food and great atmosphere, one of my favorites, excellent for special occasions.
Parking available.
86 helybéli ajánlásával
Ophelia
103 Carr Tijuana-EnsenadaMediterranean restaurant with delicious food and great atmosphere, one of my favorites, excellent for special occasions.
Parking available.
Beef, lamb & goat stews served with tortillas, tacos or fried beans in a venue with an open kitchen. Good service. They offer Parking.
38 helybéli ajánlásával
Birrieria La Guadalajara
154 MacherosBeef, lamb & goat stews served with tortillas, tacos or fried beans in a venue with an open kitchen. Good service. They offer Parking.
Good place to try different seafood tacos. Try the makuko taco.
18 helybéli ajánlásával
Makuko's Fish Tacos
1171 Lázaro CárdenasGood place to try different seafood tacos. Try the makuko taco.
Brunch restaurant, many food options, large portions and good service. Parking available.
10 helybéli ajánlásával
Baja Frut
1650-A Av Adolfo López MateosBrunch restaurant, many food options, large portions and good service. Parking available.
Great for breakfast, you have to try the apple pie, it's a gem.
37 helybéli ajánlásával
Meson Leonardo's
#270 Avenida AGreat for breakfast, you have to try the apple pie, it's a gem.
Quercus
One of my favorites, the place is not that big, but you feel welcome.
Restaurante y Vivero la Hacienda
444 Santos DegolladoGood food and excellent service.
Ochentos Pizza
If you enjoy pizza this is an excellent place for you.
VITNIX nieve de vino
Wine flavored ice cream
Delicious breakfast, for dessert try a big slice of apple pie.
20 helybéli ajánlásával
El Correcaminos
Carretera Federal 3Delicious breakfast, for dessert try a big slice of apple pie.
One of the best places for breakfast, if you ask me the roasted lamb and the corn pancakes are delicious.
Please note that it can be very busy on weekends.
107 helybéli ajánlásával
La Cocina de Doña Esthela
San MarcosOne of the best places for breakfast, if you ask me the roasted lamb and the corn pancakes are delicious.
Please note that it can be very busy on weekends.
It is open all year round. Try the pizza and the bread, the bread comes with different fillings. If you are lucky, there is music or maybe some traditional dancing.
16 helybéli ajánlásával
La Casa de Dona Lupe
It is open all year round. Try the pizza and the bread, the bread comes with different fillings. If you are lucky, there is music or maybe some traditional dancing.
This unique cheese cave is a gem in Ojos Negros. You will learn all about the artisanal cheese process and you will also enjoy the cave-aged artisanal cheeses. If you have time, this trip is a must.
There is a restaurant on the premises.
10 helybéli ajánlásával
Rancho La Campana
This unique cheese cave is a gem in Ojos Negros. You will learn all about the artisanal cheese process and you will also enjoy the cave-aged artisanal cheeses. If you have time, this trip is a must.
There is a restaurant on the premises.
Small, but surprisingly good. May require reservation.
Phone: 646 174 0318
53 helybéli ajánlásával
Muelle 3
187 Paseo Olas AltasSmall, but surprisingly good. May require reservation.
Phone: 646 174 0318
Good seafood, ceviche, and more. Cash only, and there's not seat available.
21 helybéli ajánlásával
Mariscos El Güero de Ensenada
AlvaradoGood seafood, ceviche, and more. Cash only, and there's not seat available.
Japanese restaurant, hidden restaurant with good food, try the gelato
13 helybéli ajánlásával
Tomodachi Restaurante
339 CuartaJapanese restaurant, hidden restaurant with good food, try the gelato
Craft beer
Friendly, and nice place to have a wonderful time, snacks and craft beer.
125 helybéli ajánlásával
Microbrewery Aguamala
Friendly, and nice place to have a wonderful time, snacks and craft beer.
Transpeninsular Brewery
Carretera Tijuana-EnsenadaWelcoming atmosphere, nice food and beer.
Wendlandt
385 C. 10Great variety of beers, this place has become a local favorite.
Cachimbón brewery is a great place to enjoy with your friends/family. It's pet friendly, and if you're lucky you can see the sunset.
Open place with ocean view.
Cachimbón Cerveza
Cachimbón brewery is a great place to enjoy with your friends/family. It's pet friendly, and if you're lucky you can see the sunset.
Open place with ocean view.
Sightseeing
It is a must visit, historical place and great atmosphere. A tradition is to eat peanuts and throw the peanut shell on the ground, have fun!
Ask for the story of the Margarita drink. People say that Hussong's is the place where the Margarita was created in October 1941 by bartender Don Carlos Orozco.
Parking on the rear.
170 helybéli ajánlásával
Hussong's Cantina
113 Av. RuizIt is a must visit, historical place and great atmosphere. A tradition is to eat peanuts and throw the peanut shell on the ground, have fun!
Ask for the story of the Margarita drink. People say that Hussong's is the place where the Margarita was created in October 1941 by bartender Don Carlos Orozco.
Parking on the rear.
Beautiful place to see and hear stories about the Prohibition era and Al Capone's visits.
19 helybéli ajánlásával
Centro Cultural Riviera
1421 Lázaro CárdenasBeautiful place to see and hear stories about the Prohibition era and Al Capone's visits.
La Bufadora (The Blowhole), one of the largest marine geysers. A little far from Ensenada, but worth the trip. You can find a lot of food, souvenirs, if you like kayaking, there is a place to rent and see the blowhole from the sea.
269 helybéli ajánlásával
La Bufadora
EnsenadaLa Bufadora (The Blowhole), one of the largest marine geysers. A little far from Ensenada, but worth the trip. You can find a lot of food, souvenirs, if you like kayaking, there is a place to rent and see the blowhole from the sea.
San Miguel Beach, Ensenada, Baja California
Surfers favorite
Beach and restaurants. Lots of seafood restaurants around. Some days it is closed for repairs.
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Malecon Playa Hermosa
Beach and restaurants. Lots of seafood restaurants around. Some days it is closed for repairs.
Coffee shops
Amazing hot and cold drinks and freshly baked cakes. The place makes you feel at home.
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Café con leche
789 GastélumAmazing hot and cold drinks and freshly baked cakes. The place makes you feel at home.
A good place to eat fresh baked goods and tasty coffees. Nice service.
27 helybéli ajánlásával
Café Toya
102 Colinas RiversideA good place to eat fresh baked goods and tasty coffees. Nice service.
Old House Café
118-1 Álvaro ObregónLove this place, great staff. Near to downtown.
Campground
Excellent place to spend a fun time with the family, with swimming pools, ATV rentals, ATV track, zip lines and hanging bridges, horse riding tour, pedal boats, cabins and camps. See more information at https://lascanadas.com/
90 helybéli ajánlásával
Las Cañadas Campamento
Ensenada - Lázaro CárdenasExcellent place to spend a fun time with the family, with swimming pools, ATV rentals, ATV track, zip lines and hanging bridges, horse riding tour, pedal boats, cabins and camps. See more information at https://lascanadas.com/
Wineries
I have a great experience with Don Raul's wine, I have known them since they had their cellar in their house, now you can visit them in a larger place, and their wine to my personal taste, since I am not an expert, is one of my favourites.
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107 avenida emiliano zapataI have a great experience with Don Raul's wine, I have known them since they had their cellar in their house, now you can visit them in a larger place, and their wine to my personal taste, since I am not an expert, is one of my favourites.
They give you a tour of their facilities, and then you can enjoy many different wines during the tasting. This is a paid tour, but it is not expensive.
If you're new in the wine world, here is a good place to start.
48 helybéli ajánlásával
L.A. CETTO - Boutique Valle de Gpe.
carretera TecateThey give you a tour of their facilities, and then you can enjoy many different wines during the tasting. This is a paid tour, but it is not expensive.
If you're new in the wine world, here is a good place to start.
Great wine tasting, and view.
Verify on the website if you need reservation
https://montexanic.com.mx/en/home/
57 helybéli ajánlásával
Monte Xanic Bodega Vinícola
Great wine tasting, and view.
Verify on the website if you need reservation
https://montexanic.com.mx/en/home/
Small vineyard with a huge spirit.
https://www.vinicola3mujeres.com/vincola-3-mujeres-english
13 helybéli ajánlásával
Vinícola 3 Mujeres
Carretera Federal 3Small vineyard with a huge spirit.
https://www.vinicola3mujeres.com/vincola-3-mujeres-english
Várossal kapcsolatos tanácsok
Szokások és kultúra
Avoid drink tap water
Tap water is not for human consumption
Közlekedés
Uber payment
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Hasznos kifejezések
Say "Buen provecho" when people is eating
It means, enjoy your meal.
If you walk into a restaurant, then you say buen provecho to the people eating, and they will often reply with “gracias” or “igualmente” (which means likewise”)
Kihagyhatatlan
The sunset at "La Ventana del Mar" is a must
Lovely sunset at La Ventana del Mar, the sea and the sunset the perfect combination.