I went to ZBT while on a cruise to Ensenada. It's really close to the cruise terminal and easy to…read morefind. It's really close to the giant flag. When we went in, I wasn't sure if they even had their own beer. I didn't see it listed, so I just asked. They had 6 beers. I did a flight. I had the saison, pale ale, session IPA, a porter, and 2 stouts. I can't say what was what because it wasn't listed anywhere. Overall their porter and stouts were where it's at! They were really good. The saison and pale ales were decent. The best part was that you don't have to deal with the Papas & Beer party crowd here! When we were here, we were the only ones inside. Overall, I'd go back if I am in Ensenada again.

This place is absolutely fantastic and something I completely stumbled upon on a Sunday Funday trip…read moredown from Rosarito. Tucked just inside a small location off the main boulevard, they serve up some great craft beer that is typically hard to find down south. As an expat, that may be my only gripe living down here. I need some beer with flavor! Luckily ZBT has it! What was supposed to be a quick pit stop for a beverage turned into three beers before we finally got overcome with hunger so we left to see what more Ensenada offered. If you want some great beer, I highly recommend ZBT.

You've got linoleum floors, quarts of Tecate for $2.50, a jukebox with songs you probably don't…read moreknow, the occasional dice game, and zero gringos, except when I'm there. This is a beer-only hall, where the choices are regular-size-bottle and caguama (quart) of Tecate, in rojo or azul (rojo is the red-labeled regular Tecate, and azul is blue-labeled Tecate light, for those watching their girlish figures). There appears to be wine available in a massive jug The locals will stare at you, then smile, then introduce themselves. By evening, El Pirata has a fun and friendly crew of people in their 30s-60s just hanging out. By day, I've been there with 75 others all dressed as pirates, but that's another story. El Pirata is right around the corner from Papas and Beer, Hussongs, and all your touristy drinkups -- yet exists in another world, in another land, and in another time, a time long before cruise ships began spilling thousands of day-trippers into the town. It's a little hard to find, especially at night, as there's no lit-up sign and just a doorway. Check it out, mateys, and bring your friends, but don't tell everyone.

Went here while on vacation and the carne asada did not taste like beef whatsoever. Paid about $30…read moreUSD for two meals and could not get the stomach to eat my asada tacos. $30 waste.

Alfonso pulled us in with his offer of not one margarita but 2 for 10$ but wait not one but 2 shots…read moreand 2 margaritas for 10$ but wait not 3 but 4 shots and 2 margaritas for 10$ - at this point we succumbed. Inside tables are cool and very open bar, music not too loud. Outdoor seating is rough but sit there we did. Bathroom were less than savory. Fun experience.

Had a great time recently here. Everything from the tastes of really good beers to a great dining…read moreexperience with a fusion of Mexican and Asian dishes. We had the Queso fundido, fresh oysters and Asian style New York steak it was to die for! The atmosphere is fun the vibe is casual yet high quality food would love to come back again

Found this little gem when we were on our road trip to Ensenada for spring break! It's a must try!…read moreTheir beer is good, their food is even better and the ambiance is very comfortable. Iker, our server, gave excellent customer service and made some great recommendations. We tried their Sirena and Vieja beers and I think it's safe to say that you can't go wrong with whatever you try on their menu. Their ceviche verde and ceviche negro was fresh and amazing. Their sirloin beef burger patty is made in house and so tasty! My husband had the Rockefeller oysters and those were also very tasty! We will definitely be back for more on our next trip. How could I forget... their blueberry cheesecake & chocolate mousse dessert was also amazing!

In addition to loving beer, am a huge fan of Breaking Bad (and Better Call Saul) so decided to head…read moredown to Ensenada from San Diego to check out this Breaking Bad-themed tap room. The spot is actually a straightforward 5 minute walk from the ABC bus terminal in Ensanada's Zona Centro (downtown) area. The brewery is located within a food hall called Pasillo Central where you can buy tacos, burgers, pizza, and other delicacies to go with your craft beer if you wish. It's a fairly small brewery with a smaller selection of beer than I expected (maybe about 7 or 8 beers on tap at the time). Tried a few of the beers, including the Mike IPA (named after Mike Ehrmantraut of Breaking Bad fame) and the Cenicienta, a light (4.5%) golden ale. Was less than impressed with both. The best beer I tried was probably the Luna Roja, a darker red Scottish ale which was pretty good, though not great. The beer prices were solid. 65-70 pesos (around $3.25 to $3.50) for a pint (16oz) and only 20 pesos (around $1) for a 4 oz taster. But wasn't impressed with the place overall quite honestly. There's no air conditioning (only fans) and only one TV in the tap room, though they did also have a small projector screen showing the Monday Night Football game. Bit of a hipster vibe here that might appeal to some. But overall just seemed like a smallish bar that slapped the "Breaking Bad" name on it for the name value. Wasn't impressed but could see myself going back if I happen to be in that area of Ensenada again. They do have a happy hour Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 7 pm.

This place is awesome. It's a little bit of a speakeasy and is hidden down a long alleyway in…read moreEnsenada. I'm not a beer fan, but even I liked the homemade brews here. Once you find the door, keep walking down the long, "under construction" hallway. No, you aren't going the wrong way. No, there wasn't an earthquake. No, this isn't a scene out of a home renovation show. Just keep walking, and you'll find the tap room. It's located in the very back, and it's basically a large, unfinished, concrete block room with an old piano and some tables and chairs. Fancy it ain't, but this is all about the beer. There's a small brewing facility that looks 100% legit homegrown. No fancy hipster junk here. The beer menu is clear and prices are far from bargains. Expect to pay what you would for a pint in any American bar. We had a light and dark beer, and both were tasty (the dark especially - tasted like chocolate). The bartender spoke good English and we were warmly welcomed. Since this place is still a well-kept secret, we were there with only one other customer (some super weird dude who looked like Pablo Picasso and dressed like Jeff Goldblum and was asking a ton of scientific questions about their brewing process). This is a place for real beer nerds, that's for sure. They've got the marketing down as well, with a not-quite copyright infringing logo and they give you stickers if you ask. A little bummed that our beers were served in normal glasses, would've been super rad if they were served in laboratory test tubes or jars or something. Owners are big fans of "Breaking Bad," obviously.

Cool spot to grab a quick beer with a view. We were seated upstairs and just had beer, no food but…read moreit did look decent. US prices. Our service was fast and there was a good mix of people there.

We happen to stop at this brewery on our way to Encenada. The beer selection is great. They have a…read morevariety and service was great.

Hussong's Cantina is a living piece of Baja history. You don't come here for polish or trends --…read moreyou come for atmosphere, stories soaked into the walls, and cold beers served exactly the way they should be. This place feels authentic in the best sense: loud, lively, unpretentious, and timeless. Grab a beer, soak in the energy, and let the room do the talking. It's the kind of bar where generations have passed through, and it shows -- proudly. Friendly service, great vibes, and an unmistakable sense of place. If you're in Ensenada and want to experience something real, Hussong's isn't just a stop -- it's required.

Just okay. This is a true dive bar, complete with peanut shells on the floor and birds wandering…read morearound looking for snacks. The service wasn't great -- it honestly felt like we were bothering the bartender. We ordered a couple of beers, hung out for a bit, and then decided to leave and look for something better. There's also security at the door who pats you down before entering. The bar was pretty empty when we visited. Prices were average, but you can definitely find better ambiance and cheaper beers elsewhere. They also don't offer free Wi‑Fi. With so many other options in town, I'd recommend choosing a different spot.

At the end of the main strip, off on a side street, you might walk past it an never realize it was…read morethere! That would be a shame! Amazing beer selection that any craft beer lover would enjoy, about 20 local beers on tap. Great food menu to add. We came in on a cruise ship and founf this gem! We were so happy we did. Run past the guys hawking margaritas and crappy Corona beer to this place. You won't regret it.

Great place for Baja's best craft beer! Definitely the largest and most varied selection in…read moreEnsenada. Easy walk from the cruise ships, it's on a side street (Av Riveroll) just across the main road. Everything is on draft, with great prices (at least by US standards) of about $4 a pint. They have bigger brewers like Wendlant, Agua Mala, and Border Psycho, but also plenty of others to explore. I didn't try the food but it looked good. The service was EXCELLENT, they were patient with our questions, let us sample a couple, and found the NFL playoffs for us on a nice, big TV. Already looking forward to my next visit!!! (Traducción de Google del inglés) ¡Gran lugar para la mejor cerveza artesanal de Baja California! Definitivamente la selección más grande y variada de Ensenada. Fácil de caminar desde los cruceros, está en una calle lateral (Av Riveroll) al otro lado de la carretera principal. Todo está en borrador, con excelentes precios (al menos para los estándares de EE. UU.) De alrededor de $ 4 por pinta. Tienen cerveceros más grandes como Wendlant, Agua Mala y Border Psycho, pero también muchos otros para explorar. No probé la comida pero se veía bien. El servicio fue EXCELENTE, fueron pacientes con nuestras preguntas, nos permitieron probar un par y nos encontraron los playoffs de la NFL en un televisor grande y agradable. Ya estoy deseando que llegue mi próxima visita!

Great brewery in the Malecón area of Ensenada. Had the session ipa, it was great. Good local vibes…read moreall around. Went there on a Saturday night, was full and had a great vibe.

Like most of the reviews say Hidden Gem! Very good craft beer. The employees are great and the…read morevibes are very chill. Good place to just have some beer and socialize.

What a cool place to unwind after a fun day in the sun. Ample shade in a nice private outdoor…read moreseating area, you will be treated by friendly staff waiting to pour you many of their craft beers. They have all types of food here like oysters, ceviche, tacos, pizza (they have their own pizza oven) and dessert. They also have specials on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday. We were staying the the St Nicolas Hotel and walkers here. Not sure how safe the walk is but it'd be worth getting a taxi.

Great beer, great service. Food is delicious. Staff is very nice and helpful. Variety of food and…read morebeer is so good. Would come back when in Ensenada