Ruta del Vino & Valle de Guadalupe
In a region known for its superlative dining, this restaurant is our uncontested favorite. The setting is rustic-chic, with family-style seating at…
Must-see restaurants in Baja California
Tijuana
At the edge of the city's industrial zone perches this collection of food trucks helmed by the city's most innovative rising chefs. Each has a specialty,…
Ensenada
Sabina Bandera’s award-winning seafood stand dates from the 1960s and attracts long lines with its outstanding juicy ceviche (seafood marinated in lime…
San José del Cabo
Visit this farm oasis to splurge on meals finely crafted from ingredients harvested from the surrounding gardens, crusty fresh breads, locally made…
Cabo San Lucas
With an exceptional location on the beach looking toward El Arco, this elegant yet laid-back place serves ceviche and tacos using the freshest ingredients…
Todos Santos
Walk past growing fruit and vegetables to this farm-to-table restaurant and be greeted by a vivacious crew who will serve you one of the best meals in the…
La Paz
Often – and rightfully – packed with locals, this casual restaurant serves heaping plates of the most delicious seafood in La Paz. Try the molcajete…
San José del Cabo
Pair flavorful, unique tacos – including Mediterranean octopus, duck mole or miso fish – with mezcal cocktails, amazing margaritas, live music and an all…
La Paz
Largely undiscovered by tourists, locals have been coming here in droves since 1992. Expect pristine stainless-steel surfaces and the best fish tacos in…
Northern Baja
This delicious taco stand with an outdoor grill is so popular that it often closes early when the ingredients run out. Get in line before 4pm if you don’t…
Southern Baja
Since 1901 this has been an obligatory stop for those in search of Mexican pastries and, more unusually, French baguettes in a weirdly Wild West…
Loreto
At this locals' favorite, watch this team of heroes press fresh tortillas, and stew and grill the beef and chicken at the open kitchen. Super Burro is…
Cabo San Lucas
Foodies will recognize Enrique Olvera as the chef behind Mexico City's world-famous Pujol, but since 2015 he's also had Manta here in Cabo. Its elegant…
Tijuana
With sunsets and sea creatures painted on the walls, and ferns, cacti, driftwood and fairy lights throughout, this indoor warehouse restaurant feels like…
Ruta del Vino & Valle de Guadalupe
Good luck not having fun at this warm-hued, adobe-walled, sand-floored restaurant with the grill as aflame as the wine-drinking diners' spirits. Run by…
Todos Santos
A great stop 19km on the way to La Paz, this family-run, always-busy, ranch-style-meal-slinging restaurant is as authentic as you'll find in this area…
Ruta del Vino & Valle de Guadalupe
Our favorite of celebrity-Mexican-chef Javier Placensia's restaurants, this laid-back place looking out over the vineyards has a cracking oyster bar and…
Tijuana
Taking Av Revolución to chic new standards, this cosmopolitan rooftop bar and restaurant serves insanely good and unusual tacos like cured mackerel with…
Ruta del Vino & Valle de Guadalupe
Everyone's favorite breakfast in the valley. Doña Estella's is a welcome slice of traditional Mexico with huge egg dishes including the house specialty…
Tijuana
Step inside and you are transported to the 1950s. Sepia pics of Hollywood movie stars line the walls, while the dark-wood decor oozes elegance. The…
Todos Santos
Star Mexican chef Javier Placensia brings his signature Baja Med cuisine to Baja Sur via this warm, open-concept place just out of town and up a tiny hill…
Tijuana
Delicious, innovative contemporary Mexican cuisine plus traditional dishes such as sopa Azteca with avocado and tortilla strips, crepes de huitlacoche …
Tijuana
Star Mexican chef Javier Plascencia's ode to revitalizing his hometown, Mision 19 is the city's poshest address with sparse black-and-white decor and…
Cabo San Lucas
If you don't mind waiting 45 minutes (when the place is crowded, which is often), this cute little family-run restaurants serves yummy, Italian-style…
Loreto
Colorful tablecloths, plastic furniture, a palapa (dried palm leaves) roof; this place has a no-frills setting but serves superb food. Try the pineapple…
Tijuana
Locals in the know flock to this clean-cut, semi-outdoor joint decked out in white and red. Tacos include the normal suspects like asada and pastor …
Ensenada
Set within an elegant building's sumptuous interior, replete with flocked wallpaper, chandeliers and stained glass, this landmark restaurant dates from…
Dulce Romero Panaderia Gourmet
La Paz
Come to this clean, modern, white-brick space for delicious all-organic breakfasts of perfectly poached eggs, local cheeses, veggies, salsas and more on…
Tijuana
The narrow-lane approach provides a taster of what’s to come with its hip small boutiques and cafes; the Colectivo comprises nine small restaurants set…
Cabo San Lucas
Arrive off-hours if you want a table at this cafeteria-like, cavernous joint. This is the place for outrageously fresh fish or shrimp (breaded or grilled)…
Cabo San Lucas
This place has real wow factor. The courtyard-style interior has rooms on several levels and feels like something out of a 1950s Mexican musical – plants,…
Cabo San Lucas
The perfect mix of outrageously delicious tacos to devour at chunky wood Mexican tables in a laid-back atmosphere with stellar service. Pair with fresh…
Tijuana
Like stepping into a Mexican grandmother's home, this warm cafe is our favorite breakfast stop with chicken emolades (layered meat and tortillas)…
Ruta del Vino & Valle de Guadalupe
Just want a quick bite between wineries or maybe want a budget meal in the land of upscale dining? Fortunately celebrity chef Javier Placensia offers this…
Northern Baja
You can't miss the vine-covered, wagon-wheel-decorated frontage of this steakhouse in the center of town. And the atmosphere continues with exposed brick…
Loreto
Serving simply awesome breakfasts, this friendly, funky alfresco cafe and bakery offers big omelettes served with beans, avocado, local cheese and fresh…
Ensenada
You can’t go wrong at any of the seafood stalls across from the mercado de mariscos (fish market), but this popular one has plenty of seating and a superb…
Northern Baja
Owner Susanna dishes up delightful plates of tasty fare based on fresh seasonal produce spiked with Californian pizzazz. Light salads with innovative…
Ensenada
A great barn of a place, rightfully famous for its birria de chivo (goat stew), but also serving excellent tacos and charcoal-grilled meats. Popular with…
La Paz
In a sumptuous historic house with art-deco floor tiles and a chic pale-gray painted interior, organic produce is used in dishes that span the continents…
