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The food is incredibly delicious! I had the birria de chivo. Very good, rich flavor that can't be beat!!
This Birrieria came recommended by our fellow Yelp community. Located central of Ensenada and near marketplaces and shopping centers. I came here during lunch hour on a Monday and it seemed moderately busy. Quite the cozy place, very comfortable and it was decorated with Christmas decor. I was seated quickly, and my order was taken efficiently. Chips and salsa quickly came out along with the condiments I would later use on my meal. Overall, I received excellent table service. The focus of this restaurant is on Birria, both beef and lamb. There isn't a variety of other Mexican dishes here such as enchiladas, burritos or seafood. There is instead a plethora of ways to eat the Birria including tacos, quesa-birria, and stew bowls only in beef or lamb. No chicken or vegetarian options available. I ordered the lamb Birria, which came in a standard sized bowl. The portions were modest, and the ratio from broth to chunks of meat was reasonable. While this place was highly rated, I found my meal to be average in both size and taste. When it comes to this delicious dish, I am a bit of a connoisseur, and I've had birria in different parts of Mexico, including Mexicali, Guadalajara, Ensenada and outside of Mexico- restaurants throughout Los Angeles and all the way up to northern California. This was not the best tasting birria I have experience up-to-date but it also was not disappointing. The flavors were standard and fair yet not memorable. I would recommend this establishment. Tip: my usual order at these places is the stew in a bowl with a side of corn tortillas. For those with larger appetites, I would suggest ordering the same thing, but consider adding one-to-two quesa-Birrias to reach satisfaction. I would return here but also leave my options open to try the competition.
This was our next stop after Hussong's, just a quick 10 min walk away. The stroll felt totally safe and actually pretty pleasant in the daytime, which was a nice bonus. We landed here thanks to seeing it on "Best tacos in Ensenada" lists online. As soon as you sit down, they hit you with chips, salsa, and a whole spread of extras. The salsa? Absolute fire. I grabbed their guacamole too and it was good, not legendary. I packed the leftovers for the border wait. Heads up: no chicken or seafood tacos. It's all pork, beef, lamb, goat, and beef tongue. I don't usually eat beef, but when in Rome...so I ordered 1 beef birria taco. It was solid, just not "worth precious stomach space on a day trip" solid. The vibe is lively and very local, and the margaritas come in strong. If birria is your thing, you'll probably dig it. For me, I'd save room and explore other spots next time.
Trust me if you're in town try this place out. I always enjoy going where the locals go and just off the main road this place is nestled. Lots of seating , friendly staff, fresh ingredients and delicious tacos. These were authentic, flavorful and pure goodness. Complimentary chips and salsa to start and although it was piping hot the consome was packed with flavor and a tad bit of spice. The meat so tender in the tacos. I ordered the birria taco plate 1 lamb 2 beef and I should have got 2 lamb. The cook was phenomenal the meat was so juicy and tender.
This place has the best menudo and the specialty is Birria. The food is delicious and the restaurant is clean and has great service. The location is good and has good parking. Prices are reasonable.
Great food, drinks and service in walking distance from the cruise port. We ordered 3 steak tacos and 2 golden margaritas. We especially liked the chips, salsa and other condiments.
Great place for Birria tacos. The reason for one star (I may be alone in this) but they don't serve crema. Also, the drinks we had barely tasted like there was any alcohol, so if you want a cool buzz for lunch, I'd ask for a double. I'm also the type to drench my tacos, but everything was pretty good. I suggest you order queso with any tacos you get. The meat is very flavorful but a little dry sometimes. Great service and the vibe is what you'd expect. Love it for families, especially if you'd rather NOT standing and eating on the street
While spending the day in Ensenada, we were on the hunt for a great spot to sit down and enjoy lunch--and this place absolutely delivered. From the moment we sat down, we could tell we made the right choice. The handmade tortillas (both corn and flour) were fresh and delicious, and the meat was incredibly flavorful. The chips were out of this world, and the guacamole and salsas were spot on--fresh, bold, and full of flavor. This spot strikes a perfect balance between local charm and tourist appeal. The staff was friendly and attentive, making the whole experience that much better. To be honest, the prices were a bit higher than I expected, but the quality of the food made it worth it. If you're spending the day in Ensenada, I'd highly recommend stopping in for a meal--you won't be disappointed.
Great food, good service. We went with a large party close to closing time and enjoyed our meals. The pozole blanco was excellent as well as the queso taco. Would definitely recommend and return when in Ensenada.
Ensenada is not one of my favorite towns in Mexico. Most people spend time on the tourist street:Lopez Mateo. But, if you walk about 75 yards off the main tourist street you can find this great restaurant. I admit the Birria is kind of a new thing to me even though my Mexican relatives tell me it has been around for years. It is basically meat that has been slow cooked with certain spices. Think crockpot. You take the meat and make taco's with all the fixings they give you. We got beef and got the "chica" plate which is the small serving. It was enough for four tacos. The chips were very good as was the salsa. If you are not into Birria yet, they have some other items. What I love most is that this is not a tourist trap. Most of the people in the restaurant were "natives." Want to go for good and reasonably inexpensive meal that immerses you in the culture, this is the place. We'll go here every time we go to Ensenada.
We found a new authentic place to eat lunch in Ensenada. Ten of us decided to have tacos for lunch. I loved all the condiments they gave you. And the tortilla chips are light and crispy. Salsa was a little different but pretty tasty. I ordered a lengua taco. It was tender and delicious. For condiments, they had onions and radishes, cilantro and limes. We also got several bowls of gaucamole - it was was creamy and light - really really good. I added all those condiments to my lengua taco - it was delicious! Most of us ordered tacos but someone ordered a make your own tacos with 3 different kinds of meat. That would be a better and more economical way to order. All in all, we'll be back when we cruise to Ensenada again. I also liked how all the locals were there eating.
Perfect spot not far from cruise port. The ambience was authentic exactly what I was looking for. The service was on point, attentive and friendly. The food was amazing worth everything!!! The prices were spectacular, a mist visit!!!
We love, love, love the restaurant. We come here every time we are in Ensenada. Anything you'll order on the menu is delicious. If I were you I'd order the goat birria. But, everything is also good. The food is fresh, the service is friendly. The food arrives very quickly. You can't go wrong here. We usually sit inside, but we had to leave town and ordered to go last time we were there. The restaurant is a half a block off of the main strip in Ensenada. The inside of the restaurant is big and cozy. You'll sit at a large wooden table to enjoy your feast. The first few times we went here we each ordered our own meal. Now when we go, we will order one meal and add a guacamole or another appetizer. The servings are huge. I'll be back in February and can't wait.
7 days ago
Amazing beef birria! It was such a filling meal. I left with such a happy, warm belly. It was like peak comfort food. We ordered birria plates that came with fixings and tortillas. It was a simple meal, but super delicious. My husband and I are not fluent Spanish speakers by any means, but we were able to order without an issue. The menu is a little hard to read/understand if you don't speak spanish but I just looked things up on my phone before ordering. Our tour guide recommended we stop in here, so I don't have any other local eateries to compare it to, but we had a delicious meal here and would recommend if you are a birria fan. read more
3 months ago
Food was great, filling, and well priced. Getting there was easy walk from the port and service was pleasant. read more
26 days ago
The food is incredibly delicious! I had the birria de chivo. Very good, rich flavor that can't be beat!! read more
This Birrieria came recommended by our fellow Yelp community. Located central of Ensenada and near marketplaces and shopping centers. I came here during lunch hour on a Monday and it seemed moderately busy. Quite the cozy place, very comfortable and it was decorated with Christmas decor. I was seated quickly, and my order was taken efficiently. Chips and salsa quickly came out along with the condiments I would later use on my meal. Overall, I received excellent table service. The focus of this restaurant is on Birria, both beef and lamb. There isn't a variety of other Mexican dishes here such as enchiladas, burritos or seafood. There is instead a plethora of ways to eat the Birria including tacos, quesa-birria, and stew bowls only in beef or lamb. No chicken or vegetarian options available. I ordered the lamb Birria, which came in a standard sized bowl. The portions were modest, and the ratio from broth to chunks of meat was reasonable. While this place was highly rated, I found my meal to be average in both size and taste. When it comes to this delicious dish, I am a bit of a connoisseur, and I've had birria in different parts of Mexico, including Mexicali, Guadalajara, Ensenada and outside of Mexico- restaurants throughout Los Angeles and all the way up to northern California. This was not the best tasting birria I have experience up-to-date but it also was not disappointing. The flavors were standard and fair yet not memorable. I would recommend this establishment. Tip: my usual order at these places is the stew in a bowl with a side of corn tortillas. For those with larger appetites, I would suggest ordering the same thing, but consider adding one-to-two quesa-Birrias to reach satisfaction. I would return here but also leave my options open to try the competition. read more
This was our next stop after Hussong's, just a quick 10 min walk away. The stroll felt totally safe and actually pretty pleasant in the daytime, which was a nice bonus. We landed here thanks to seeing it on "Best tacos in Ensenada" lists online. As soon as you sit down, they hit you with chips, salsa, and a whole spread of extras. The salsa? Absolute fire. I grabbed their guacamole too and it was good, not legendary. I packed the leftovers for the border wait. Heads up: no chicken or seafood tacos. It's all pork, beef, lamb, goat, and beef tongue. I don't usually eat beef, but when in Rome...so I ordered 1 beef birria taco. It was solid, just not "worth precious stomach space on a day trip" solid. The vibe is lively and very local, and the margaritas come in strong. If birria is your thing, you'll probably dig it. For me, I'd save room and explore other spots next time. read more
9 months ago
Trust me if you're in town try this place out. I always enjoy going where the locals go and just off the main road this place is nestled. Lots of seating , friendly staff, fresh ingredients and delicious tacos. These were authentic, flavorful and pure goodness. Complimentary chips and salsa to start and although it was piping hot the consome was packed with flavor and a tad bit of spice. The meat so tender in the tacos. I ordered the birria taco plate 1 lamb 2 beef and I should have got 2 lamb. The cook was phenomenal the meat was so juicy and tender. read more
1 month ago
This place has the best menudo and the specialty is Birria. The food is delicious and the restaurant is clean and has great service. The location is good and has good parking. Prices are reasonable. read more
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1 year ago
Great place for Birria tacos. The reason for one star (I may be alone in this) but they don't serve crema. Also, the drinks we had barely tasted like there was any alcohol, so if you want a cool buzz for lunch, I'd ask for a double. I'm also the type to drench my tacos, but everything was pretty good. I suggest you order queso with any tacos you get. The meat is very flavorful but a little dry sometimes. Great service and the vibe is what you'd expect. Love it for families, especially if you'd rather NOT standing and eating on the street read more
While spending the day in Ensenada, we were on the hunt for a great spot to sit down and enjoy lunch--and this place absolutely delivered. From the moment we sat down, we could tell we made the right choice. The handmade tortillas (both corn and flour) were fresh and delicious, and the meat was incredibly flavorful. The chips were out of this world, and the guacamole and salsas were spot on--fresh, bold, and full of flavor. This spot strikes a perfect balance between local charm and tourist appeal. The staff was friendly and attentive, making the whole experience that much better. To be honest, the prices were a bit higher than I expected, but the quality of the food made it worth it. If you're spending the day in Ensenada, I'd highly recommend stopping in for a meal--you won't be disappointed. read more
5 months ago
Great food, good service. We went with a large party close to closing time and enjoyed our meals. The pozole blanco was excellent as well as the queso taco. Would definitely recommend and return when in Ensenada. read more
3 months ago
Ensenada is not one of my favorite towns in Mexico. Most people spend time on the tourist street:Lopez Mateo. But, if you walk about 75 yards off the main tourist street you can find this great restaurant. I admit the Birria is kind of a new thing to me even though my Mexican relatives tell me it has been around for years. It is basically meat that has been slow cooked with certain spices. Think crockpot. You take the meat and make taco's with all the fixings they give you. We got beef and got the "chica" plate which is the small serving. It was enough for four tacos. The chips were very good as was the salsa. If you are not into Birria yet, they have some other items. What I love most is that this is not a tourist trap. Most of the people in the restaurant were "natives." Want to go for good and reasonably inexpensive meal that immerses you in the culture, this is the place. We'll go here every time we go to Ensenada. read more
We found a new authentic place to eat lunch in Ensenada. Ten of us decided to have tacos for lunch. I loved all the condiments they gave you. And the tortilla chips are light and crispy. Salsa was a little different but pretty tasty. I ordered a lengua taco. It was tender and delicious. For condiments, they had onions and radishes, cilantro and limes. We also got several bowls of gaucamole - it was was creamy and light - really really good. I added all those condiments to my lengua taco - it was delicious! Most of us ordered tacos but someone ordered a make your own tacos with 3 different kinds of meat. That would be a better and more economical way to order. All in all, we'll be back when we cruise to Ensenada again. I also liked how all the locals were there eating. read more
Perfect spot not far from cruise port. The ambience was authentic exactly what I was looking for. The service was on point, attentive and friendly. The food was amazing worth everything!!! The prices were spectacular, a mist visit!!! read more
8 months ago
We love, love, love the restaurant. We come here every time we are in Ensenada. Anything you'll order on the menu is delicious. If I were you I'd order the goat birria. But, everything is also good. The food is fresh, the service is friendly. The food arrives very quickly. You can't go wrong here. We usually sit inside, but we had to leave town and ordered to go last time we were there. The restaurant is a half a block off of the main strip in Ensenada. The inside of the restaurant is big and cozy. You'll sit at a large wooden table to enjoy your feast. The first few times we went here we each ordered our own meal. Now when we go, we will order one meal and add a guacamole or another appetizer. The servings are huge. I'll be back in February and can't wait. read more
I had the beef birria tacos and they were delicious. The consume broth was also very tasty for dipping. The salsas were fresh and so yummy with the chips too. Fresh tortillas being made right there. Everything was great. Will be back when im in town again. read more
2 years ago
This authentic Mexican spot is recommended by all the locals in the area. It's great that it's just far away enough from all the port ships that prevent too many tourists from coming through. The staff only speaks Spanish and the kitchen pumps out traditional, harina dough as the soft tacos that accompany all the different Birrias. The soups are so bloody flavorful and I was fortunate enough to try both the goat and beef Birrias. The salsas are served with maiz chips (that have a different taste to them) & are super spicy to the average person but were delicious for me! The horchata tasted authentic as well and was perfectly portioned out in terms of flavor between the milk and cinnamon. My only con was that the prices were a bit off when the bill came regarding the guacamole. It wasn't that big of a difference but still not a good surprise. Despite this, I would come back during my next trip to Ensenada. read more
Every time I'm in Ensenada I make sure to make this my first spot. If you're looking for something bomb to eat in the morning this is your spot. Ignore all the spots on the malecon port area. They will overcharge you and the food will not be nearly as good. As the sign says the place has been open since 1972! Over 52 years that means that they're doing something right. As you walk in there is tons of seating. I opted this time for the small birria à la plancha (beef) and the order regular of the birria goat. Birria à la plancha they put the meat on the griddle and give it a nice crisp and serve a side of consome. Normal birria order it's the consome and meat together. Both of them had a great flavor. As you sit down, they bring you two type of salsa, onion, cilantro, bunch of lemons chips. The woman that helped us was really nice and helpful. If you're looking for a place to eat here, make sure this is the first one. Oh and I almost forgot I had a plain cheese quesadilla. That thing was amazing, so simple but soooo good. read more
8 months ago
When visiting Ensenada this place is a must! If you are looking for Birrieria they serve beef, pork, land and goat birrieria. They serve the food really fast! The service is good. All employees are really nice. The food has a lot of flavor. They have a lot of seating. read more
2 months ago
While walking around looking for food we found this place and saw great online reviews. We were promptly seated. We ordered food and reorder more of the ones we liked. Carne asada tacos: 5/5 meat was very tasty. Comes with guacamole and beans. Ordered a ton of these. Tripa: 4/5 good Lengua: 4/5 good Arrachera: I preferred the regular tacos but our friends enjoyed these. Quesataco: 4/5 good but Birria in Cabo was better. Great attentive service. Huge restaurant, plenty of seating. read more
10 months ago
Authentic Mexican food was amazing!! Homemade tortillas and salsa were my favorite. Birriera was tasty and the the service was impeccable! Great prices. Over all would give 10+ stars read more
Yelp didnt disappoint - it's a great find! It's about 15 mins from Royal Caribbean port. You'll be walking thru all the touristy shops, so it's a busy and pleasant strolled. We got there around 11am on a Sunday morning. There are about 6 parties ahead of us. We took a peek inside, you see all Spanish speaking folks. That's a great sign!! We have waited for about 10 mins and our table is ready. It has a local vibes and it's bussing. We ordered a bunch of different items and a few drinks. Everyone enjoys their lunch and I too agree the serving size is pretty big. I got the carne asada which I could share half of the portion with my family. DS couldn't finish his beef birria as it's too big. I had a few spoonfuls and it's absolutely delicious. I think we would all enjoy this lunch a lot more if there is AC. Today isn't hot at all, but it does get warm once we sat inside for a while. I can't imagine having lunch here is it is a warm day. It would be too uncomfortable to enjoy a meal. read more
Stopped here while docked for a cruise because of the great reviews and I was blown away. Ordered beef birria, 2 soft(not fried) and 2 crispy(fried in the consume). They bring out an assortment of salsas and toppings. Along with the tacos we got a side of beans, we were surprised they do not offer rice. The service is friendly and the prices are very reasonable. read more
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We had birria tacos and lengua tacos here at the Guadalajara restaurant. The people are very friendly and honest and we had drinks and tacos and we were charged just like the menu prices stated. Not close to the cruise ship but not that far. It is a good 15 minute walk. read more
1 year ago
Amazing food and service !!! I make it a point to have a meal here everything I go to Ensenada. Goat Birria !!!! read more
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