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California Beer and Tacos

4.2 (29 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials

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Jennifer E.

We were looking for a place to have fish and shrimp tacos before getting back on our cruise and this place was close to town. They were happy to seat us right away and take our order. Their kitchen is an open concept, so our food was cooked right there in front of us. It wasn't long before our food was served. They brought out salsas, lime, and a chipotle sauce. The salsas were flavorful and I really liked the chipotle cream with the fish taco. The fish and shrimp tacos come with Pico de gallo, shredded cabbage and crema. They also serve pollo, carne Asada and Al pastor, as well as quesadillas. The fish taco was tasty, but the batter was thicker than I'm used to. It's really just a preference. Definitely give them a try! They have great service and good food.

3 fish tacos + any beer = $6!
Cathee C.

Amazing fish tacos and awesome service. The fish tacos were super fresh and made to order. Combo #1 is $6 USD and comes with 3 fish tacos and any beer of your choice. The fish was fried right there in front of us. They had a nice batter while being flakey on the inside. Sauce was creamy and delicious. They're supposed to be one of the only places that serve the original fish tacos recipe of Ensenada. I'm sure there are other places where you can get a better deal but Ensenada isn't the safest in my opinion to venture out like that. For some good food, great prices, and awesome service, I highly recommend.

Shrimp Taco
Cheng D.

I really like this place! The servers are nice friendly. They food price are fair. We have different kind of tacos all taste great! If I back to here i will come again! .

Nefi L.

Highly recommend!! Great tasting food and amazing service!! Food- ***** Service- ***** Music- *****

Shaneel R.

So thrilled that we decided to stop here for our lunch. It's a family run establishment and they treat you like family . Wonderful service. Our server young girl with snakebite piercings was wonderful. The food and prices were out of this world. Just excellent choice in dining and relaxing.

Fish tacos
Kal L.

Stumbled upon California Beer & Tacos and decided to give it a try. We ordered combo #1: 3 fish tacos + one beer for $6.75 USD. The fish tacos transported me back to my childhood in Los Angeles and they did not disappoint!

Two fish tacos
Katie H.

This place has such a fun vibe! They play great music and have a great, casual look. Hubby enjoyed his fish tacos. My chicken taco was pretty good, too. The service was friendly and pretty efficient. Heads up that the credit card machine is sometimes down, so be prepared for paying in cash. Also, they actually have a bathroom that customers can use!! But no sink....

Christopher M.

Meh. They use Mission Tortillas, which is fine but a little surprising. Fish tacos are mushy and bland. Everything else is very average. The margarita was just right, though. Not watered down and not too strong to be drinkable. And as usual if you sit anywhere near the sidewalk you'll be harassed every 5 minutes to buy some trinket.

Where you from?!? (drop a dollar on the wall and tell'em)
Deep S.

California Beer and Tacos in Ensenada Mexico is the new hot spot. This place was recommended by the locals here as this is the new joint that has some kick @ss tacos so we had to peep this place out yo. Located near the Cruise-line tourist area in Ensenada, you can shuttle to this shopping area for about $3/round trip. With outdoor and indoor seating, we chose inside as the streets can get a little buck wild. What did we order: Guacamole - comes with chips and a large bowl of guacamole, really delicioso, a perfect way to start off your meal, and big enough to share with 4-5 people. Steak Cheese Tacos - so good, the carne asada was on point and the cheese was o so good! Fish Chievche - must order, a little secret they also use shark meat in this, and I have to say it tasted like no other Chievche I've ever had!?! So if you're in the area, you have to peep this place out, they have great service, clean restroom, and the food is really authentic/amazing!

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Sophia K.

This was they type of place we were looking for after docking from our cruise ship in Ensenada for the day. Cheap beer, cheap tacos, and great service. We were at Beers and Papas earlier and It was too Americanized for us. The whole menu and pricing was something we could easily find in San Diego (which was where most were from). This place had a 10 beers for $20 deal which was enough to pull us in. I got 3 tacos - steak, fish and shrimp. They were all really good. I think the fish and shrimp were my favorite. They also have outdoor seating which was really nice when the sun is out. Overall, this is a good place to get tacos and beers.

Fish ceviche and beer combo
Angie R.

Great little place for some fast service and good tacos. Friendly service and fun atmosphere. Margarita was ok but everything else made up for it.

Amanda H.

Best seafood at most affordable rate in Ensenada. Beautiful ambiance, and you can't beat 3 fish tacos and a beer for $6. Sangria $3.50...just okay. Order chips and salsa and share your tacos and you can't go wrong. Very clean place.

Yum!
Richard G.

We come to Ensenada every year and this place is part of our tradition. The owners are super nice and actually remember us every year. The smoked marlin taco is a must try.

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California Beer and Tacos has great food and service for a great price.3 fish tacos and beer for a little over $6 can't beat that.

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Review Highlights - California Beer and Tacos

We were looking for a place to have fish and shrimp tacos before getting back on our cruise and this place was close to town.

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La Cocina de Lupita

La Cocina de Lupita

4.5(39 reviews)
1.7 km
$

BEST YELP FIND on my trip to Ensenada. Def worth the drive into the more residential area (about 10…read moreminutes from downtown Ensenada). It looked like there was some of a wait time, but it turned out they did have a table for 2 available. The wait time is mostly for large parties. If you do come with a large party they have seating in the back just note it will take awhile. By large I mean 11 people (2 parties of 11 people showed up when I was there). The food. So many yummy options I had a hard time picking. I ended up ordering the combination plate as it included a little bit of everything: your choice of either green or red chilaquiles, machaca (shredded beef not the dry one), egg, beans and some fries. I also ordered fresh orange juice as I can't say no to fresh juices. I ATE EVERYTHING! It was so good I couldn't stop eating even when I knew I was full LOL. Side note def get the coffee as it is really good. We actually ended up buying the coffee they bought with us called La Negrita and is a couple of minutes away from the restaurant. Plus a local coffee vendor. Staff is super friendly and service is fast (for smaller parties). Place is clean and does have parking in the back. Definitely recommend this place for breakfast. If I am ever back in the area I am definitely coming back!

Comida muy casera y sabrosa con huevos al gusto y tortillas hechas a mano. Un ambiente bonito para…read morefamilias. Regresaremos a probar el Chamorro.

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La Cocina de Lupita
La Cocina de Lupita

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La Comadre Taquería - Tortillas

La Comadre Taquería

4.7(55 reviews)
0.5 km
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While all the cruise ship passengers are getting their drink on at Papas & Beer (we started there)…read moresave your appetite and head a block away to La Comadre for some of the best tacos you'll ever have. It's not hard to find, but unlike so any other options, it's not loud or flashy. We weren't ushered in by some guy on the street promising "the best" of anything. It's small, but clean.. you order at the counter.. my wife and I were the only gringos in there, and we don't speak Spanish. We were quickly presented with a sample plate of all the meats available for their tacos. The wife and I each got a Birria taco and I also got a chicken taco with some of the best Mole sauce I've ever had. They had a table set up in back with all the fixings and salsas you could ask for and the tacos came with beans and rice. We grabbed a bottle of water from the cooler, and the whole meal came to $13 with a tip!!! I mean, that's an unbelievable value for your money. The tacos were incredible. The beans and rice were delicious and the corn tortillas were homemade and some of the best we've ever had. The wife and I often use Yelp! to find places exactly like this, and once again, it did not disappoint. If you're in Ensenada do yourself a favor and skip all the hype spots and go find this place for some amazing food at incredible prices!!

Visited here for my 30th birthday, and hands down was the best tacos I've ever had! I love the…read moreenvironment, the friendly staff, and overall just good vibes!

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La Comadre Taquería - Full view of the Restaurant

Full view of the Restaurant

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Carne asada with rice and beans

El Güero Mariscos

El Güero Mariscos

4.7(47 reviews)
0.2 km
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Omg I love Mariscos and this spot did not disappoint. It's a small vendor posted outside on the…read morestreet with a bunch of guys, basically in an assembly line, slanging seafood. The long lines meant - it was so good and worth the wait. Honestly, it wasn't too long. My friend and I ordered 1 tostada each. She got the aguachiles and I the Guera. Great portions packed with flavor. I went back for oysters, which they shuck right in front of you. There were so many chile bottles to choose from. They also had some dark "crack" sauce that I chose to put on. I'm no sabo so I no sabo what the salsa was but it was delicious. Spicy, tangy, umami. Muyyyy ricooooo

During our first cruise stop in Ensenada while walking back from our lunch stop back to the ship,…read morewe noticed the large crowds gathered around El Guero Mariscos. Thus we made a point to stop by for food during our second cruise stop in Ensenada, 4 days later. We discovered the large crowds were not in line waiting, but were instead enjoying their ceviche and other cold seafood while standing up. It made for a festive atmosphere, definitely ramping up the enjoyment of really great tasting seafood. The food stall is located facing the main road of Ensenada (walking distance from the cruise port) and is separated into two parts: the front serving seafood tostadas and the back serving cocktails and aquachiles. Each had different lines, with a common guy accepting payment after delivery. They have been doing this for a while (1981?) and things are efficient. I wanted one thing, which was the mixed cocktail with all the seafood available (campechano, a word I've come to love since moving to the LA area). They have 4 sizes from chico ($105) to jumbo ($360). The seafood mix is diced together ahead of time to save on time, and are mostly diced pretty fine. The mix is prepared fresh though, and was ready in about a minute. It was excellent, refreshing and just the right amount for me. I had wanted to try the seafood cocktail again from La Guerrerense (another nearby famous seafood stand), so that was our first stop during our second visit to Ensenada in 5 days. We then visited other sites in the area, saving El Guero for the end before we headed back to the ship. As expected the cocktail from Guerrerense was very good, but this version from El Guero was even better....better selection of seafood, and more finely mixed to give a better representation of the different textures of the freshness. That would make it the best seafood cocktail I've ever enjoyed.

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El Güero Mariscos - Half Dozen Oysters  ( W/ lemon & salt) 150 MXN $

Half Dozen Oysters ( W/ lemon & salt) 150 MXN $

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