Ensenada Restaurants

  1. Baja Frut

    At this locally loved diner, 'los hotcakes' come with real syrup, juices are fresh, tea means two teabags, the coffee is bottomless, and portions are huge. The chilaquiles (a breakfast dish made with fried tortillas and red or green sauce) are outstanding, and the service is tops.

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  2. El Palmar

    Canopied by a giant palapa , El Palmar is another casual place to enjoy the day's catch. There's live banda (raucous brass-band music with vocals) Friday through Monday to help you digest your food (see Live Music).

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  3. La Embotelladora Vieja

    The La Embotelladora Vieja is set in a dimly lit wine cellar with giant, old French barrels looming over an elegant dining room. The fare is 'Mexi-terranean' and has a formal atmosphere to it.

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  4. La Esquina de Bodegas

    La Esquina de Bodegas is worth a look for its décor alone. It metamorphosed from a former brandy distillery, integrating the ancient drums, vats and pipes into a hip industrial environment. The menu is Mediterranean with Mexican inflections and there is a relaxed air to it.

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  5. Mariscos Bahía

    Since its opening in 1970 Mariscos Bahía has become a venerated classic. The halibut came out overcooked during our last visit, but the camarones al mojo de ajo (garlic shrimp), the sidewalk terrace and the delicious margaritas made up for it.

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  7. Mariscos El Cheff

    This eclectic, eight-table mom-and-pop joint is revered for its seafood. Fish nets, dangling abalone shells and red tablecloths complete the scene. Great little place.

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  8. Mercado de Mariscos

    A visit to Ensenada is hardly complete without a visit to the colorful taco and seafood stands adjacent to the fish market. Women coerce passers-by into their stalls, where giant glass goblets of condiments (which you should lather onto fish tacos) make eating a kaleidoscopic experience indeed.

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  9. Plaza del Marisco

    Some argue this cluster of seafood taco stands along Blvd Costero has more reliable quality than those adjacent to the market itself. We found the difference negligible. Try 'em and see.

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  10. Tacos Don Zefe

    Not only does Don Zefe serve what are arguably the best seafood tacos in town, it's also the perfect combination of taco stand and restaurant: outdoor tables, a stainless steel bar mounted between two palm trees and friendly counter service.

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