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    El Corralito

    3.8 (139 reviews)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Sophia B.

    We stopped in Ensenada on from our Princess cruise ship. We read ahead of time that we need to try the local taco scene. I love me some good tacos! So we stopped here on the suggestion from a local shop owner. I ordered a Carnitas and Shrimp taco, Hubby ordered Chicken and Shrimp. We shared a Chicken Quesotaco, Guacamole and salsa. By far the guacamole and shrimp tacos were the stars of this meal! The shrimp tacos came with fajita vegetables, they were absolutely delicious! We both ordered flour tortillas and were happy they were fresh and yummy. The salsa was pretty spicy so I had it all to myself. Before our meal we were serenaded by a guitar player that stopped by our table. (Of course we tipped him $5). He let me choose a happy song or a romantic one, we chose happy! He was really good. Just note the guac and salsa came out fast. Our drinks took a little longer but the food was obviously freshly prepared so it takes a bit longer to come out. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time to get back to your ship. It's really close to the shuttle bus parked near McDonald's. Definitely check out this place! They have a large menu and you'll definitely find something you love!

    3 quesotaco combo. Soooooooo good.
    Jason L.

    This place rocked. Amazing and massive tacos, great chips, spicy salsa, best beans I've ever had. Eat here you Won't be disappointed. Staff is great and food was beyond amazing.

    House Margarita
    M G.

    One of my favorite places to visit when we go to Ensenada. Rather it be taking a cruise or driving from San Diego. Ask for Lee the amazing bartender he always makes the best drinks no matter what it is, and takes cares of all the guests. The service there is top notch the servers are fast and friendly. The bar is covered with dollars everywhere so when you go leave a memory as them for a sharpie and tape and place a dollar anywhere. I wish I could give this place more stars, go visit if you are in town.

    Rose T.

    El Corralito boasts a delightful local vibe that we absolutely adore. The bartenders and servers are always incredibly friendly, and their margaritas are simply the best! The food is delicious, and the homemade salsa packs a spicy punch. They even serve their own local brew, Cerveza Corralito! It's a fun and relaxing spot where you'll encounter both locals and tourists enjoying the atmosphere. And if you'd like to be serenaded by talented musicians, don't forget to show your appreciation with a tip for the cantadores! Arrrrribbbbbbaaaaa!!!

    enchiladas suizas

    The service was amazing and so was all time food. Everything was very fresh and the drinks were too. Their margaritas were bomb!

    Inside. Dollar bills line the walls and ceiling.
    Jeremy D.

    I've been to Ensenada for years and years and have walked by this place many times. I feel dumb now for not stopping here and enjoying the food and drinks. The margaritas are amazing. My girlfriend says they're some of the best she's ever had, she's an expert. The margaritas are made fresh, not with a high sugar pre mix. Excellent. The salsa that comes with the chips is spicy, be aware of that. I like clean restrooms and these restrooms were spotless and smelled good. The inside is covered with dollar bills, the walls outside are covered in stickers, very cool. The food was amazing. We had the beef Mocaljete. It's big enough to share and the dish it came in kept it hot over the 30 minutes we took to eat it. It was huge and we couldn't finish it. We will be back here again and again.

    Asada Taco
    Cary N.

    The outdoor seating a good. Clean and not noisy like some of the other restaurants in downtown. Our server was very polite and accommodating and didn't care that my nephew had a Coke from McDonald's. The food, I have been here a couple times when taking the Carnival Cruise to Ensenada. It's a good place to grab local tacos. I like Asada, pastor, and carnitas tacos here. It's my must stop.

    Strawberry frozen margarita
    Joshua H.

    Manuel was the best! Took great care of us all! The food was great! We were recommended this spot from a local down the street and others said they l loved it too! Super quick, clean and convenient!

    Wendy R.

    Okay- I just loved the vibe, loved the little patio, my photos turned out great with all the dollar bills in the background. Service was excellent, my Paloma gave me a little buzz, the Torta carnita sandwich was the best ever! Massive! Enough for both of us. Great chips, good salsa, yummy guacamole!

    Daryl D.

    I came for a drink while walking through town. There are dollar bills that around the venue. They have bar food and drinks. I had a Cadillac margarita per the waiter's suggestion. It definitely could have been better. It tasted as if I was drinking juice. I don't think there was any alcohol at all. Service was fine.

    Mixed Molcajete and Cadillac Margarita
    Eric C.

    This place was recommended by our Royal Caribbean Cruise shuttle attendant. It's a short 7 minute walk from the cruise shuttle drop off area in downtown Ensenada. It's known for its fish and shrimp tacos. However, they didn't have fish or carne asada tacos on a Sunday afternoon, which was disappointing. Our group ordered shrimp tacos, chilaquiles, and a mixed molcajete (chicken, steak, shrimp), and all the dishes were great. The Cadillac and mango margaritas were refreshing and delicious. Our server spoke English and took our order quickly, though it did take some time for our alcoholic drinks to arrive at the table. Nonetheless, they were worth the wait. The total for 8 people was $155.00 USD. Overall, the food was excellent, the service was efficient, and the ambiance was pleasant. I would recommend giving El Corralito a try, especially if you're a fan of shrimp tacos and delicious margaritas.

    Tram N.

    The place is clean and offers a full bar plus restaurant. You can dine indoors or be seated outside. We did not come here to eat, so we sat at the bar. I did not want to drink so I ordered a Diet Coke. What makes this bar unique is its money decor. The bills you see are real and depending on where and what the patrons wrote on it, you can have a laugh or be puzzled by it. I was able to go behind the counter (where the bar is) to place the dollar bill on the counter. Hope in 3-5yrs when we return, we will be able to see it there. Great service! I'll try the food next time.

    Peach margarita and guacamole
    James A.

    We had great food in a fun atmosphere. The wait staff was attentive and sang happy birthday for my mom with a guitar and everything. All told, it was about $90 US for lunch for four with four margaritas. I recommend using US cash in Ensenada.

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    We visit this place every year when we go to Ensenada and they are greaT and very friendly

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    Used to be my favorite place until they charged $1 per person to use the restroom. Horrible!

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    Taste gross, not real Mexican food. Very Americanized. I'd rather go to a food stand any day.

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    Our server was great!. Drinks are good. Seafood was ok. Do not get asada anything, Didn't taste good at all.

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    Amazing breakfast. The decor is really cute and original. Never had lunch/diner but the menu options look great

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