Local dining spot Nothing fancy but super affordable…read more Service is great, lots of parking in the back

In a town where it feels like everyone is trying to sell you something, this place was a breath of…read morefresh air. Tucked away from the busy tourist strip, we found what every traveler hopes to find: genuine hospitality, honest prices, and incredible food. The staff treated us exactly like they treated the locals--with respect, warmth, and zero pressure. No tourist traps, no inflated prices, just outstanding food made right. Every dish was packed with flavor, the homemade sauces were absolutely phenomenal, and the service was some of the best we've experienced anywhere in Mexico. What impressed us most was the value. The quality of the food and service easily deserved a much higher price tag, yet everything was refreshingly fair and affordable. If you're visiting the area and want an authentic local experience with amazing food, stop searching and come here. This was hands down one of the highlights of our trip. That version tends to perform well because it emphasizes authenticity, value, local treatment, and creates curiosity for other travelers.

First things first, this place was PACKED when I showed up at around 7ish pm. I waited about 10…read moreminutes to be seated and was attended to almost immediately. The wait staff are very friendly and well versed in their coffee making. There is both indoor and outdoor seating with both having great views of the busy street. Their espresso shots are extremely strong and their frappes are super sweet! Definitely recommend stopping b

Enjoyed the Bella mushroom sandwich with fries. Big enough to share, also have tried their burger…read morewhich was great also.

Update: The old " Victor" restaurant has retired…read more It is now called " SORRENTO". The restaurant has a minor renovation, clean dining area, and a comfy outdoor setup if you prefer Al fresco dining. The food was done well . We had Fish of the Day with garlic, very tasty , fish was quite fresh. They brewed us a fresh new pot of coffee when we needed a refill. It was a pity that their Tiramisu was not available the day we were there.... Service was very good

I've been to a few breakfast places in the Valle de Guadalupe and they seemed to miss the mark when…read moreit came to pancakes. For that reason, I have not ordered pancakes when visiting the Ensenada area. However, a friend recommended Victor's a pancake was complementary at the end of the meal. I was so pleasantly surprised with the taste and texture of the pancake. It is one of the best I have tasted. We had the manchaca and chilaquiles, both were great. I don't have a picture of the pancake because we all enjoyed it... it went fast !! . I've been to Victor's twice and each time I have enjoyed the breakfast and especially the pancake! The service is great. They are very accommodating. it is a popular place among the locals. The ambience is family friendly establishment. I highly recommend Victor's!

Located conveniently in the corner of when you enter the popular tourist street in the city center…read more This place was excellent. The margaritas were SO good and the pescado (fish) tacos I got were amazing. They also put double fish in per taco compared to most other places so they were pretty filling. My wife also said her meal was one of the best lunches she's had in a while - I think it was the combinacion plate. People working there are friendly so the service was great as well. Additionally, when we went it was a Sunday and there was a woman singing outdoor on the patio and she was great. Really good voice and people (locals) kept going up to her / saying hi which I thought was neat because it made Ensenada feel like a small town. Also worth noting, unlike the shops around us that charged us at unfavorable rates, our server (proactively) charged us in MXN Pesos which saved us a few bucks and was super appreciated. When we return to Ensenada, it's safe to say we will be back.

Tried this pla e for breakfast based on Yelp reviews and it did not disappoint. They ha e indoorand…read moreoutdoorseating. We ate inside as it was a little chilly this morning. Inside is cute, like a little Cafe. My husband had an omelet that had carne en su jugo, chorizo and chicharron. He loved it especially that it comes with your choice of made to order corn or flour tortillas. I had a cup of their white menudo and it was so yummy. Reminded me of the way my aunt made hers. I also ordered a migas plate. Fried tortilla stripe mixed with scrambled eggs and tomato n onion served with rice and homemade potatoes. Everything was delicious and the service was outstanding! Will add this to our return places.

My friend and I popped into Hogaza Hogaza yesterday after reading the good reviews. If you're…read morecoming from a cruise at the Port of Ensenada, it's a short walk and quite convenient. They have a few tables inside and outside, plus it's on a walking only street so it's chill and calm. When ordering a local told me everything is good here and the place was filled, which is always a good sign when trying a new place. Staff was friendly and prices were great. My friend and I tried a few baked goods - some cookies and a brownie and we loved it all. The brownies reminded me of ones my mom used to make with powdered sugar on top. Hogaza Hogaza is a nice little bakery to grab some coffee and eats in Ensenada!

Hogaza Hogaza is located on the opposite end of the main strip of downtown Ensenada on Primavera,…read moreaway from the touristy souvenir shops and restaurants and the club like atmosphere of Papas & Beer. It's an adorable little coffee and pastry shop with outdoor seating, and next door is a Thrifty's ice cream shop (closed when we went by). There are fresh flower bouquets for sale out front. Inside, there is a beautiful selection of cakes, pastries, and fresh breads, as well as coffees, sandwiches and breakfast entrees. There are a few tables inside, and would make a great place to dine with friends or do some work. I picked up some pastries and they were all great, and the Iced Coco Mate Latte was creamy and delicious and not too sweet. Staff was friendly, and I got by with my mediocre high school Spanish. Apple Pay accepted here.

Delicious!! Everything fresh and delicious kids enjoyed it and we loved the chilaquilesread more

Great service although we were the first ones here at 7 am we were pleasantly greeted and food was…read moredelicious bathroom were very clean and so was the restaurant. Don't let the exterior fool you. Inside was very clean

Loved it! Great service. Delicious food. Staff was amazing and very nice. If your looking for good…read morebreakfast give them a try!

I wasn't crazy about this place at all! Sure it's a cute little hole in the wall, but it wasn't the…read morecomplete package. I ordered the chilaquiles with red sauce and a side of machaca. The machaca was dry. The sauce almost tasted flavorless. My son ordered a BLT, he seemed to be happy with it. My husband ordered a chile verde omelette. He like the chile verde, he said it was very tender and the sauce was flavorful but no spice at all. I also ordered a shake and my son did as well, and it was served at room temperature. I'm used to cold shakes. For what we ordered, I feel it was a bit over priced. The service was ok, nothing over the top great and it wasn't bad. This place wasn't terrible, but, not a place I would run back up. I don't even know how much I would recommend it.

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.

I waited. 20. Minutes for. Tortilla soup. And. Green. Salad. Was worth the wait. Very delicious…read more Serve was very good. Nice surroundings.

This place was referred to us by a local, who mentioned that it's very clean and legit and that the…read morefood wouldn't get us sick. To be honest, the food was just mediocre--but that might be because we had incredible food the day before at another spot. The restaurant itself is beautiful and fairly large, and the portions were pretty generous. One thing that stood out was that Ensenada seems to have a lot of street vendors. While we were eating, one actually walked right into the restaurant and came up to our table trying to sell us flowers. I guess it could be considered romantic, but he had already approached us outside earlier as well. The staff also felt a bit standoffish. Service was slow, and no one really came back to check if we needed anything. Our nachos ended up being about $25, though they did accept USD. It's in one of the nicer areas, but overall I've definitely had better experiences.