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    El Paisa

    4.6 (36 reviews)
    InexpensiveTacos

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    EL PAISA ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Across the street from AutoZone
    Kirk M.

    About a 20 minute walk from the tourist area of Ensenada, if you like tacos this is a great spot to visit (plus theres a great desert place next door). Meat and tacos were great. We ate standing up since the tables were full. (We didnt see the seating in the back until later). The tacos are challenging to eat since they put so much meat inside that the tortilla fell apart. I didn't care since I like it that way. You place an order an the counter. It was challenging to order since the person taking the orders didnt speak english so well. Highly recommended if your in the area.

    Paola N.

    The tacos are pretty good. I haven't found the best tacos in Ensenada yet; tacos that when I taste them, I say, "wow, that's really good." These tacos, however, are authentic and have flavor. This is my uncle's taco spot. The guacamole is not extra. They get packed, especially at night. Check it out.

    Great tacos in Ensenada if your here I recommend stopping by. The red Fanta here is great.

    Joonee B.

    This place is absolutely worth stopping at. I ordered the queso taco with carne asada and guisado and it was amazing. I believe we inhaled 8 tacos per person cause it was that good!! They have grilled veggies as well as different side dishes that comes with the tacos. Great customer service and the place was clean. Just FYI we ordered all in English and some Spanish and we were happy with our orders. Don't be timid and just stop by and practice your espanol.

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    8 months ago

    Super bomb. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes bomb tacos. I order my tacos con todo. I want the spiciest salsa that's available.

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    2 years ago

    Must visit for al pastor when in enseneda. A local spot so you know it is extremely good and very affordable. In a safe part of town also.

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    7 years ago

    Lots of flies. I also got chorro.. Never again,the first taco spot to completely let me down.

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    8 years ago

    Amazing tacos, great service, unbeatable price. I've been coming here since I was a kid. I make it a point to stop by anytime I'm in town.

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    5 years ago

    My favorite place to eat tacos en Ensenada. It's clean, good portions, fast service, delicious tacos, hand made tortillas!

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    9 years ago

    Best Street Tacos en Ensenada, and this is coming from a resident.. delicious, fast, and super tasty.. Amazing tacos

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    10 years ago

    Love this taco stand! It's always a must when we're in my beautiful Ensenada!! You won't be disappointed, I guarantee it!

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    El Chente - Three fish tacos and accompaniments

    El Chente

    4.5(25 reviews)
    1.7 km

    Absolutely loooove this place!! Not very often you find a spot where everyone enjoys the food!…read more10/10 recommend. They have so many options to choose from and everything we had was delicious! We legit can't wait to go back and get more food from here. This spot will definitely be one of our go to places when visiting Ensenada. They have some seating outside and inside, only thing for inside is that it is Smokey since they are cooking right there. That's how you know it's fresh!

    We always come to Ensenada from our Royal Carribean cruise and have been wanting to try this spot…read morefor awhile. Yummy stuff, their fish tacos were delicious. We got beef asada and fried fish pescado. I believe it was only $2.50 per taco so not the cheapest but definitely by far the most affordable and yummy in the touristy area. It's a perfect walkable distance from the cruise port. You can pay USD cash and it shows on their payment terminal the conversion. I don't know how to double check if the conversion was 100% accurate but just from a little google go the current conversion and counting out how many tacos we ordered, everything seemed to check out!! They have tables for you to sit at inside but open facing so you're covered from the sun/rain. It comes with 3 different salsas, bowl of limes, and my favorite part is the grilled jalapeño and green onions - omg so good! I'll definitely be coming back if I'm in town. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the Asada just needed more flavor and not as cooked. I prefer a juicy medium Asada but I know that that's not how it's always eaten, just wish there was more flavor. Coming from Arizona I fortunately get to eat a lot of amazing Mexican food!

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    El Chente - Tripa tacos . Fish taco and toppings . This place was a good local

    Tripa tacos . Fish taco and toppings . This place was a good local

    El Chente - Exterior, December 2022

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    Exterior, December 2022

    La Comadre Taquería - Tortillas

    La Comadre Taquería

    4.7(55 reviews)
    1.2 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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