The food and service was exceptional. Affordable as well. We tried the birria de rez and it did not…read moredisappoint!

Amazing beef birria! It was such a filling meal. I left with such a happy, warm belly. It was like…read morepeak 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.

10 stars! People of Reddit said this was a must try in Ensanada. They weren't lying. I already want…read moreto go back for more! We got to the cart right when they opened. We were able to watch Doña Sabina and team prepare the fresh seafood for the day. We honestly didn't know which tostadas to pick.. so we went with the Top 3. I don't think any would be a bad choice. It was a perfect bite each time! We had no idea what's in the Singapur but damn that was delicious! No Reservations: Season 8, Episode 7 RIP Anthony Bourdain

La Guerrerense is an absolute Ensenada classic and lives up to all the hype. The tostadas are…read moreincredible--fresh, bold, and packed with flavor. Every bite is perfectly balanced and clearly made with care and experience. It's easy to see why this spot is so well known and why Anthony Bourdain put it on the map. Simple, authentic street food done at the highest level. A must-visit in Ensenada and one of the best food experiences you can have there.

Went to La Hoguera yesterday. That address on Yelp had not been updated since they moved in March…read moreof 2025. The new location is beautiful. We went on a rainy night and still everything was wonderful. They are very family friendly. Even have a separate play area. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The service was outstanding. Elias was our server. He was great. The steaks were first rate. They make the salsa and guacamole made to order at the table side.

Absolutely the best restaurant in Ensenada. Love the guacamole made to our liking at our table…read more Margaritas are so good and the meat is cooked to perfection. Staff are so welcoming and provide excellent service. 10 stars plus

Best tacos you could ever eat in Ensenada. Definitely will come again. I was recommended here and…read moreit was worth trying it out.

This was a really good spot for fried fish and fried shrimp tacos. It's a little bit out of the…read moreways from downtown Ensenada, but it is totally worth the trip. It's about a quick 15 minute brisk walk from downtown. I preferred the shrimp tacos over the fish, but both really good. The shrimp were a little bit crispy which I loved. The bonus is that you can fix it up however you want. They give various options of toppings including lettuce, radish, and different type of salsas. I would definitely come back to the spot.

Our FAVORITE place when in Ensenada is La Cevicheria. We have been visiting for a couple of years…read morenow and its still a standout in service and menu items. Never too busy even in the afternoon - they have plenty of tables outside and inside. We walk from the cruise ship terminal and its only about 15 minutes. No need to take the $4 per person shuttle if you are able to walk. They first seat you and bring out 4 different salsas/dips with tostadas that are so light and salty and crispy. The servers are awesome, they are quick and always come around to check on us. We speak some Spanish, but they are happy to speak English as needed! Unfortunateley there is only 1 bathroom, that's the only drawback. We normally get the regular oysters, the baked oysters, fish tacos and ceviche. Always delicious and such a great price! A dozen oysters is only $12. And they are large, not the mini versions in Cali. Unheard of in the states, so we ONLY get oysters in Mexico haha. This time we tried the Keto Taco - OMG so good, and now a new favorite. It's large and made of toasty cheese with fish and veggies inside. This time we got the shrimp ceviche and the large chunks of fresh shrimp are so darn good. Put some mayonesa on the tostada and then some ceviche, then some hot sauce and WOW! The limes they give are so juicy and ripe. We love their sangria, large portions and various flavors. Till next time!

While down here from the booze cruise, our group stopped by this place for some fish tacos and boy…read morethey lived up to our expectations! They have plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. We got 2 types of ceviche per our server's recommendations, both were fire. I got 3 types of tacos, 2 were amazing but the 3rd one with octopus wasn't good, a little too chewy for my liking and there wasn't a lot of flavor. But the other two tacos were amazing, can't replicate anything like that back home. Overall great place, will come back down here any time I'm in Ensenada

Having gone to the famous mariscos street food stand that is La Guerrerense Carreta on a previous…read morevisit to Ensenada, and eating seafood tostadas standing up with my brother in a street alley while having various juices dribbling down my chin, I knew how good the seafood tostadas here could be. But figured I needed a better way to eat it while visiting Ensenada again with my wife. So this time, went to the nearby sister restaurant, Sabina. It's named for the owner of the original food stand, and there are a lot of pictures of her with other celebrities who appreciated her talent in creating seafood combinations. The Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant is within walking distance from the cruise port, and is located in an area with a lot of other restaurants and shops. We came there soon after it opened around 10 am, and had the choice of indoor or outdoor seating. We showed that we were coming from California, by choosing indoor seating. We were given colorful menus and suggestions. We also got complementary chips and salsa, with 4 different varieties of her famous salsas being served. I tried all four of them, and two of them were way too hot, even in moderation. I did really like the green salsa, which tasted more like a simple guacamole. It also came with thinly slices of lime...each small slice producing so much more juice than any lime we get in California. My wife doesn't like raw seafood, so chose garlic shrimp (Caramones al Mojo de Ajo for Mex$405). There were plenty of jumbo headless, shell-on white shrimp, with the butter sauce being very light and not too garlicky. It came with a very good rice pilaf and sauteed vegetables (mostly squash which neither of us are a fan of). I went with 3 choices from the 5 selection 'Champion' list: 1. Erizo con Almeja (Sea Urchin with Clam for Mex$230) - winner of LA Street Food Fest 2011 for Best Original Showmanship 2. Caracol con Lajas de Caracol (Mixed Ceviche with Sea Snail for Mex$209) - winner of LA Street Food Fest 2012 for Best in Show 3. Singapur (Mex$209) - winner of LA Street Food Fest 2013 for unknown category). All three were piled high with fresh seafood, embellished with perfectly ripe avocado slices. None of them needed additional salsa, but adding a squeeze of lime enhanced. My favorite was the Singapore and would try the other two tostadas on the winners list the next time. The best way would be to order all the tostadas and split amongst a group of 4 or 5 friends (there are 6 other special tostadas and you can also create your own with the fresh seafood ingredients). Got two bottles of water (Mex$75 each...not cheap) and a local beer (Vera Niega Mexican Ale, a bottle being Mex$110) that was excellent. Service was attentive and friendly throughout, with multiple servers (Horacio and Antonio) attending to us, all trying to make sure we had a good time. Credit cards are accepted, using a modern tableside POS, and I was happy to pay a gratuity over what is customary. Bathrooms are modern, with individual stalls (most of them gender neutral) all sharing a nice common set of sinks. My wife and I left in fine spirits and it was beginning to fill up more as we left (all dining al fresco, of course). Dining at the nearby original food cart is worth the initial experience, but there is something to having food this good in a sit-down restaurant. Sabina is that place.

This place is a great sit down restaurant for the famous La Guerrerense Carreta seafood tostadas…read more Made famous by chef Anthony Bourdain. This is a spot that you can sit down and drink a beer and get the same amazing seafood. My favorites were the sea urchin tostada as well as the bluefin tostada with fried leaks on top of it. A bonus is that they give you salsa and chips with four different types of salsas. We also grabbed a couple of beers in margaritas which were amazing as well. This is a great spot for a well-known sit down restaurant for seafood tostadas.

Pros: Good location and parking…read moreBroad menu Lots of places nearby to taste other things Huge tacos and generous mewt amounts Reasonable prices for the location and size Cons: Pretty salty and very greasy / oily even by Mexican standards No grilled taco options at all. Also common for many places. Very limited seating. You may need to take to go if come at a busy time Depends on what you like :)

We came here on our food tour to try out their popular tuna ceviche. I was expecting raw tuna since…read moreI'm used to ceviche having raw fish, but this one was cooked tuna, and had more of a roasted and smoky flavored sauce, rather than fresh citrus juices. It was definitely different than a typical ceviche so I can see why it's popular. They also provide three different chili oil sauces that you can add on top. It wasn't too spicy but definitely added some great flavor. I wish they gave chips instead of one tostada though because I ran out before I finished my ceviche. We finished off the spicy meal with some refreshing cucumber lemonade which definitely hit the spot! There aren't many seats here but luckily we came when it wasn't too busy so we were able to sit right at the bar while they prepared our food.

Be sure to ask how much everything costs before ordering. The guy standing outside who seats you…read moremay try to overcharge. He tried getting me to order me guacamole and chips, I asked how much, he said $14 USD, I declined yet he still tried to bring it to my table which I declined a second time. Payment is cash only (USD accepted). That said, the tacos were delicious. The meats were marinated so well and were addicting. The tortillas were handmade and had an excellent texture. Prices might not be the cheapest but it's worth it for a great meal.

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!!

This is a must visit spot if you ever dock here! Absolutely our favorite ceviche spot! Add some of…read moretheir chili to make it even better! You know you are at the right place when the locals line up to enjoy the food!

I came here altering eating a couple tostadas from an other place. So I was already full and I…read moredidn't think these tostadas would be so damn big. This place was also a little overwhelming at first. There's a different line for the different items offered. I ordered two of each of their black clams and red clams. These were really good by themselves and would probably order a concha sampler next time. But their ceviche de Camaron was where it's at. One was very filling and damn delicious. I didnt try this place on my first Ensenada trip, I'm glad I tried it on my second trip and will definitely be visiting them kn every trip going forward.

If you're looking for the best coffee in Ensenada, Xcaanda is a must. Warm, welcoming service and…read moreseriously high-quality coffee. Their specialty lattes stand out, especially the Prehispánico with hoja santa and sal de guano unique and memorable. You can tell there's real intention behind everything they do. I had the chance to meet Yael and Alberto, who shared the story behind the shop and their coffee their great hospitality that takes the experience to another level. Highly recommend. Saludos desde Zimatlán de Álvarez, Oaxaca.

I was looking for a cool coffee shop in the area to sit and relax in, and luckily I found Xcaanda!…read moreThe staff speak both English and Spanish, care about their customers, and are super friendly. I ordered the Mocha del Valle, which was rich and flavorful. The latte art was also beautiful! Highly recommend! There are a few tables inside and outside for customers to sit in, and the interior is trendy and airy. This is a perfect spot to unwind and get caffeinated!