Guidebook for Ensenada
Food Scene
Mr. & Mrs Waffle
1277 México 1Try the poblano chicken!
American style breakfast. Don't forget to ask for a side of chipotle sauce!
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Pancake Place
1982 Blvd. CosteroAmerican style breakfast. Don't forget to ask for a side of chipotle sauce!
ALL YOU CAN EAT MEAT!!!! Don't miss the shrimp, bacon wrapped filet mignon, garlic bread, and pineapple! After 7pm on weekdays offer special discounts - except during Dec!
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Mr. Pampas Restaurant
1790 Lázaro CárdenasALL YOU CAN EAT MEAT!!!! Don't miss the shrimp, bacon wrapped filet mignon, garlic bread, and pineapple! After 7pm on weekdays offer special discounts - except during Dec!
Punta Morro (Hotel)
Amazing views and local cuisine.
Fresh fish in a beautiful quaint restaurant. The shrimp ceviche, fresh fish topped with mango mint chutney, and pear soaked wine for desert are my favorites!
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Restaurante Barra Azul
Fresh fish in a beautiful quaint restaurant. The shrimp ceviche, fresh fish topped with mango mint chutney, and pear soaked wine for desert are my favorites!
Great fun spot. Try something new, Birria de Res, is a slow cooked shredded beef pot roast served in an amazing red broth!
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Birrieria La Guadalajara
154 MacherosGreat fun spot. Try something new, Birria de Res, is a slow cooked shredded beef pot roast served in an amazing red broth!
Great burgers! Don't miss the candied bacon root beer floats!
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Milnovecientos88
545 C. DiezGreat burgers! Don't miss the candied bacon root beer floats!
Corner taco stand with covered seating. The super burro is HUGE and amazing. Our favorite place for adobada tacos.
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Taqueria La México
Corner taco stand with covered seating. The super burro is HUGE and amazing. Our favorite place for adobada tacos.
Best chile rellenos! 2 tables inside and bar seating. Or get it to go. The papas con chorizo tacos are also really good.
Tacos Señor Guisado
Best chile rellenos! 2 tables inside and bar seating. Or get it to go. The papas con chorizo tacos are also really good.
Covelli pizzas
910 C. NovenaGreat fun spot for wood fired pizza.
Great fish tacos! Outdoor taco stand. Try her clam chowder in a bread bowl! - Closed Tues/Wed
Baja Surf Fish Taco
1290 Av. 20 de NoviembreGreat fish tacos! Outdoor taco stand. Try her clam chowder in a bread bowl! - Closed Tues/Wed
One of best taco stands in Ensenada. Great carne asada. Try a torta de asada! Some tables are around back or enjoy them at the walk up bar.
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El Paisa Tacos
1043 Av. 20 de NoviembreOne of best taco stands in Ensenada. Great carne asada. Try a torta de asada! Some tables are around back or enjoy them at the walk up bar.
Amazing wood fired pizza in covered outdoor setting overlooking the wine valle.
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Ochentos Pizza
Amazing wood fired pizza in covered outdoor setting overlooking the wine valle.
La Esperanza BajaMed
3 México 3Amazing BajaMed cuisine alongside the vineyards.
Pollos Los Mismos
Avenida RiverollLove to get an order to go. Fire roasted chicken served with tortillas and fries.
Drinks & Nightlife
Papas & Beer Ensenada
335 PrimeraBirthplace of the margarita. Step back in time to this original saloon.
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Hussong's Cantina
113 Av. RuizBirthplace of the margarita. Step back in time to this original saloon.
Great artisan liqueurs. Free tasting. As well as restaurant offering great weekend buffets.
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Restaurante y Vivero la Hacienda
444 Santos DegolladoGreat artisan liqueurs. Free tasting. As well as restaurant offering great weekend buffets.
One of the largest wineries in Ensenada. Offer great tour as well as tasting for a small fee. Don't miss out on the local olive oil as well.
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L.A. CETTO - Viñedos
carretera TecateOne of the largest wineries in Ensenada. Offer great tour as well as tasting for a small fee. Don't miss out on the local olive oil as well.
El Cielo Valle de Guadalupe
Beautiful grounds and nice restaurant.
Sol de Media Noche. Great winery with free tastings. Also offer complimentary samplings of artisan breads, cheeses, and jams.
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Midnight Sun (Wines)
245 Calle PrincipalSol de Media Noche. Great winery with free tastings. Also offer complimentary samplings of artisan breads, cheeses, and jams.
Shopping
Walmart
Small market. Purchase meat inside and have it grilled outside (just offer a tip to the BBQ man.) The best guacamole in Ensenada is available on the meat counter during weekends...make sure it says with chile for some heat.
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Maria Luisa Mercado
s/n Avenida RuizSmall market. Purchase meat inside and have it grilled outside (just offer a tip to the BBQ man.) The best guacamole in Ensenada is available on the meat counter during weekends...make sure it says with chile for some heat.
Calimax Valle Verde
112 C. AlisosGrocery store
Dont' miss chocoflan! line for it on the weekends in the bakery.
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Costco Wholesale
4179 México 1Dont' miss chocoflan! line for it on the weekends in the bakery.
Entertainment & Activities
Look for SUB under the name. First run movies in English with spanish sub titles. Don't miss the carmel popcorn! Movies start at 50pesos. Park next to the theater, take the ramp up to the parking. Pay 10pesos when you buy your movie tickets for discounted parking.
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Cinépolis Plaza Marina
656 Blvd. CosteroLook for SUB under the name. First run movies in English with spanish sub titles. Don't miss the carmel popcorn! Movies start at 50pesos. Park next to the theater, take the ramp up to the parking. Pay 10pesos when you buy your movie tickets for discounted parking.
Cinépolis Macroplaza del Mar
612 Av. Dr Pedro LoyolaLarger theater with free parking.
Zip lines. Pay for park entrance fee that will be refunded as long as you return within 2 hrs. The ziplines take about an hour so you are good. You pay for the zip line up top. Guides speak English. Credit card is accepted for the lines. Bring cash for the entrance fee $100-$200 pesos per person.
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Las Cañadas Campamento
Ensenada - Lázaro CárdenasZip lines. Pay for park entrance fee that will be refunded as long as you return within 2 hrs. The ziplines take about an hour so you are good. You pay for the zip line up top. Guides speak English. Credit card is accepted for the lines. Bring cash for the entrance fee $100-$200 pesos per person.
Sightseeing
Hot springs! 20min drive once you are off the highway. Rough road but doable keep following the signs. Cost is about $100 pesos per person for the day. No cell service in the canyon. Pack water and lunch. (Clothing is required)
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Rancho San Carlos
Hot springs! 20min drive once you are off the highway. Rough road but doable keep following the signs. Cost is about $100 pesos per person for the day. No cell service in the canyon. Pack water and lunch. (Clothing is required)
Iconic spot for Ensedada. Natural blow hole. Drive through the "gauntlet" for parking near the end despite people asking you to park at the entrance of all the shops. You can drive through the shop corridor to 2 parking lots near the end.
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La Bufadora
EnsenadaIconic spot for Ensedada. Natural blow hole. Drive through the "gauntlet" for parking near the end despite people asking you to park at the entrance of all the shops. You can drive through the shop corridor to 2 parking lots near the end.
Don't miss the fountains under the Mexican Flag.
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Civic Square And Monumental Flag
Don't miss the fountains under the Mexican Flag.