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Finca Altozano sits along a stretch of road dotted with wineries, and the whole place opens up into this big, breezy patio overlooking the valley. We booked a 6pm reservation and rolled in after the sun was already gone, which was a bit of a miss. This is definitely a place where you want that golden-hour moment on the patio. Mental note for next time. What immediately won me over were the restaurant dogs. Not "stray dogs," but actual chill, friendly, professional table-side charmers. They wander around like they're on their evening rounds, checking in on guests. They're incredibly well-behaved, very polite, and absolutely down for head scratches. Cutting up pieces of our beef tenderloin for them was honestly the highlight: 4 dogs camped out by our table like a tiny canine fan club. Made the whole night. Food-wise, we ordered a little spread: chocolata clam, Reina clam, shrimp zarandeado, beef tenderloin, Brussels sprouts, half dozen gigas oysters, and a salad (can't remember name). Wrapped it all up with tres leches and a couple cocktails and glasses of wine. The only real letdown was the beef tenderloin. Overcooked, and the jus didn't help matters. I felt the food was ok. The clams were my favorite, and it was nice being able to order them one by one. Tried to get the wood-fired mushrooms, but they were out. Overall, the vibe is the star here. Great atmosphere, great animals, pretty scenery, just try to get there before sunset to actually see it. The food sits around a 7.5/10 for me, mostly dragged down by that tenderloin situation. Maybe more of a good spot to get drinks, tres leches cake & an appetizer while enjoying a nice sunset.
What a lovely place to visit and experience! We had a reservation for a lunch for 18 people so had a set menu. This place was so spacious and full of patrons and staff. Also, I must point out the cleanliness of the entire property from the floor to the decor, it was all really nice! All the staff were so friendly, smiling and welcoming as I walked around each station to peek in on their craft. They had separate areas from the main food prep to dessert station as well as their delicious breads and fresh made tortilla area. Our bustling staff kept our table full with each course. Did not look to be an easy feat with 18 people eating, drinking and chatting at different paces...but rocked it. Wasting no time we were served a glass of wine and a tasty salad of salada panzanela. The delicious food just kept coming so next was an appetizer of elote stuffed zucchini followed by baked quail then braised lamb with fresh baked bread and fresh hand made corn tortillas. Definitely a culinary experience not to be missed!
Raul recommended the Aguachile Campecho, Shrimp Sopes with Bone Marrow, and Grilled Octopus from the pacific. They served tostadas and sourdough bread to accompany the appetizers. WOW! Great flavors all around!! I LOVED the Aguachile... not spicy, but full of flavor. The Grilled octopus with Ponzu sauce was a big hit at the table! We also got the Mushroom Risotto and it too was full of flavor! We were full before the risotto arrived... but we powered through. The services was great and the view of el Valle was peaceful! A great place to eat a meal with friends and family!
Wonderful service and wonderful food! It was well worth the visit. I've wanted to eat here for years and was able to finally dine here for a late lunch. We came here with our awesome tour company, Baja Wine & Dine, so the dishes were all selected in advance. Every dish was delicious. So many good vegetarian options too but my favorite was the moist tender chicken with roasted potatoes and the crispy skin sticking pig. I've read a few reviewers complain about the dogs roaming around. The dogs do not bother or beg from the diners. They walked around the tables and never went under them. There were about 4-5 when we were there and they were all respectfully friendly. I was surprised at first to see dogs there but soon got used to them. The diners are discouraged to feed them.
Brought the family to this staple if a restaurant in El Valle! There's many eateries to select from but the quality, wood fire cooking keeps us coming for more. As soon as we sat down, my kids loved the smell of whatever was cooking. The fire roasted chicken was juicy, served a charcoal grill to keep warm with potatoes and green onions. We ordered two of the pulpo plates just to make sure we all enjoyed the lemony, peanut sauce. This is our go-to dish! Servers are constantly checking in on us, feeling well attended. We will continue to make this a regular stop!
Must stop for food. Beautiful winery/restaurant. The food is excellent as was the service. The food is shareable and full of flavor. Please note there are wondering dogs that are allowed in the restaurant. They lay on the ground but do go to your table if you feed them. If you bring your own dog, please take note.
We stop in here for dinner every time we're in Valle de Guadalupe ("VdG"). We've always loved the food, but lately it's just not the same experience. PROS: - The food is amazing...5 stars! Flavorful, decent portions, and reasonably priced. We never leave hungry. - Menus available in Spanish and English. - Cocktails are well made, and they have a good wine list from the local wineries. - Atmosphere is rustic, covered patio dining (al fresco) - Views of the vineyards and valley are beautiful, especially at sunset. CONS: - Unfortunately, I think that the service is starting to get complacent. It's okay, but not like before. - Animal atmosphere: I love dogs and the ones that live onsite are well behaved. It's everyone else's pets that don't know how to act around other pets/people. Leave them at home for a couple hours, it won't kill them. Made for a very loud and annoying evening. - The dirt road to get there can be brutal to your car, especially if you're coming across from the north side of the valley (Calle Emiliano Zapata). I suggest driving around to the south side and enter via Route 3. Overall, I don't think our latest experience will deter us from visiting again, and we definitely recommend Finca Altozano to all of our friends visiting VdG. Just wish they would do something about the pet distractions.
This was one of the best places we went to in Valle de Guadalupe. They have many options on the menu including grilled meats and salads which you might not find elsewhere. We went with the grilled shrimp plate, kale salad, and birria beef tacos. The kale salad had a delicious creamy garlicky dressing and plenty of avocado on it. The grilled shrimp were large and juicy and came with some delicious rice and grilled corn and zucchini. We wanted to try the lamb birria tacos but they were out so we had the beef birria. The meat came in a hot skillet and it was served with freshly made corn tortillas from the tortillariea, onions and cilantro. The ambiance is so pretty and the property itself has lots of space to walk around before or after you eat. Would recommend visiting if you are in Valle.
Still one of my favorite casual places to go! It's huge, so can accommodate many people. Better to make reservations, but if not, it was only a 10 minute wait time around 6pm on a Saturday. We get our usual. Their roasted chicken! So good. And the birria and beef cheeks to share and make tacos. This time we tried their aguachile. It was delicious! Not a traditional aguachile, it has all the seafood items. More like aguachile cocktail. The scallops in there were bomb! Cocktails are amazing as usual. Their whiskey sour, the best! Love this place for casual dining in VDG.
We went there as a group for a tour at El Valle de Guadalupe, our last stop reserve was here, our tables were ready, very nice warm welcoming. Waiters and staff were very polite, attentive and friendly. The food was very exquisite, they have variety of dishes and flavors. The location, the view, the surroundings even the atmosphere was amazing. Definitely what brought us more the attention besides everything was the Furry Canines (dogs) well trained, very well cared for, with their necklaces, they all have names, by the way I love Bourbon, very adorable. It was a great experience, definitely returning back. Thank you all. Ps. Desserts are so yummy. (Churros one my favorite)
16 days ago
Wow! Great food and ambiance! We went here on a Saturday for lunch and the food was delish. I know most people talk about the food, so you can catch up on that in the other reviews but damn the wines they had on offer and the mezcal was damn amazing. I had the eclipse wine and for those wanting something fruit forward, this is it! I can't remember the mescal I had, but they offered it with fried crickets and orange slices! read more
If you're heading out to Valle, Finca Altozano is an absolute must-stop for both the food and the experience. The setting alone is worth the visit wide open views, rustic-modern design, and so many photo worthy spots you'll find yourself snapping pictures all throughout your visit. Whether it's the hillside views, the outdoor seating, or the golden hour lighting, this place is made for unforgettable moments. Now the food... incredible. Th ecachete is packed with flavor and cooked perfectly, and the pulpo is hands down one of the best I've had tender, smoky, and seasoned just right. Every dish feels thoughtfully prepared and elevated without losing that Baja charm. The drinks also deserve a shoutout great mixed drinks that are refreshing, well-balanced, and perfect to sip while taking in the views. Overall, Finca Altozano delivers on all fronts: amazing food, killer drinks, and a beautiful atmosphere with plenty of photo ops. Definitely a 5-star experience and a spot I'll keep coming back to read more
This is a delicious restaurant with beautiful views of Valle de Guadalupe. We decided to stop here for dinner before heading back home after it was recommended to us by a few locals, and I'm glad we listened... The restaurant itself is stunning. It's mostly outdoors but fully covered, with heaters to keep you warm, which made it very comfortable.. We arrived around sunset, and the timing was perfect: it was still light when we got there and turned into nighttime by the time we left, making the views and ambiance even more magical... Our server was very helpful and attentive.. He walked us through the menu, explained how different dishes were prepared, pointed out popular items, and also gave us great drink recommendations. Everything we ordered was very tasty and definitely lived up to the hype. We came on a Sunday night, so it wasn't too busy. We were seated quickly, and the food came out fast, which was a nice bonus. Overall, the food was good, the ambiance was beautiful, and the vibe was very romantic, perfect for a date night. There's also space to walk around the property, although by the time we finished eating it was already dark and we were ready to head home... If you're visiting Valle de Guadalupe, this spot is definitely worth checking out for the views, the atmosphere, and a solid meal... read more
4 days ago
Although a little hot for me ( not the restaurants fault of course lol) this was a beautiful restaurant. Service was fantastic and the food was amazing. Had the best pork I've ever had. Churros were delightful. Order a glass of Chenin it was delicious and refreshing. read more
Finca Altozano sits along a stretch of road dotted with wineries, and the whole place opens up into this big, breezy patio overlooking the valley. We booked a 6pm reservation and rolled in after the sun was already gone, which was a bit of a miss. This is definitely a place where you want that golden-hour moment on the patio. Mental note for next time. What immediately won me over were the restaurant dogs. Not "stray dogs," but actual chill, friendly, professional table-side charmers. They wander around like they're on their evening rounds, checking in on guests. They're incredibly well-behaved, very polite, and absolutely down for head scratches. Cutting up pieces of our beef tenderloin for them was honestly the highlight: 4 dogs camped out by our table like a tiny canine fan club. Made the whole night. Food-wise, we ordered a little spread: chocolata clam, Reina clam, shrimp zarandeado, beef tenderloin, Brussels sprouts, half dozen gigas oysters, and a salad (can't remember name). Wrapped it all up with tres leches and a couple cocktails and glasses of wine. The only real letdown was the beef tenderloin. Overcooked, and the jus didn't help matters. I felt the food was ok. The clams were my favorite, and it was nice being able to order them one by one. Tried to get the wood-fired mushrooms, but they were out. Overall, the vibe is the star here. Great atmosphere, great animals, pretty scenery, just try to get there before sunset to actually see it. The food sits around a 7.5/10 for me, mostly dragged down by that tenderloin situation. Maybe more of a good spot to get drinks, tres leches cake & an appetizer while enjoying a nice sunset. read more
20 days ago
Really cool spot with nice decor on a beautiful property. Service was great and the food... was hit or miss. The quail, fried lobster, and lengua were all really good. The mushroom risotto and octopus were meh. Overall I would say it's definitely worth a try if you are in the area read more
What a lovely place to visit and experience! We had a reservation for a lunch for 18 people so had a set menu. This place was so spacious and full of patrons and staff. Also, I must point out the cleanliness of the entire property from the floor to the decor, it was all really nice! All the staff were so friendly, smiling and welcoming as I walked around each station to peek in on their craft. They had separate areas from the main food prep to dessert station as well as their delicious breads and fresh made tortilla area. Our bustling staff kept our table full with each course. Did not look to be an easy feat with 18 people eating, drinking and chatting at different paces...but rocked it. Wasting no time we were served a glass of wine and a tasty salad of salada panzanela. The delicious food just kept coming so next was an appetizer of elote stuffed zucchini followed by baked quail then braised lamb with fresh baked bread and fresh hand made corn tortillas. Definitely a culinary experience not to be missed! read more
2 months ago
10 months ago
Raul recommended the Aguachile Campecho, Shrimp Sopes with Bone Marrow, and Grilled Octopus from the pacific. They served tostadas and sourdough bread to accompany the appetizers. WOW! Great flavors all around!! I LOVED the Aguachile... not spicy, but full of flavor. The Grilled octopus with Ponzu sauce was a big hit at the table! We also got the Mushroom Risotto and it too was full of flavor! We were full before the risotto arrived... but we powered through. The services was great and the view of el Valle was peaceful! A great place to eat a meal with friends and family! read more
Wonderful service and wonderful food! It was well worth the visit. I've wanted to eat here for years and was able to finally dine here for a late lunch. We came here with our awesome tour company, Baja Wine & Dine, so the dishes were all selected in advance. Every dish was delicious. So many good vegetarian options too but my favorite was the moist tender chicken with roasted potatoes and the crispy skin sticking pig. I've read a few reviewers complain about the dogs roaming around. The dogs do not bother or beg from the diners. They walked around the tables and never went under them. There were about 4-5 when we were there and they were all respectfully friendly. I was surprised at first to see dogs there but soon got used to them. The diners are discouraged to feed them. read more
Brought the family to this staple if a restaurant in El Valle! There's many eateries to select from but the quality, wood fire cooking keeps us coming for more. As soon as we sat down, my kids loved the smell of whatever was cooking. The fire roasted chicken was juicy, served a charcoal grill to keep warm with potatoes and green onions. We ordered two of the pulpo plates just to make sure we all enjoyed the lemony, peanut sauce. This is our go-to dish! Servers are constantly checking in on us, feeling well attended. We will continue to make this a regular stop! read more
1 year ago
Must stop for food. Beautiful winery/restaurant. The food is excellent as was the service. The food is shareable and full of flavor. Please note there are wondering dogs that are allowed in the restaurant. They lay on the ground but do go to your table if you feed them. If you bring your own dog, please take note. read more
6 months ago
Down a dusty, washed out, dirt road you will find this great establishment. The adorable dogs are the best hosts, sleeping on the floor throughout the restaurant. We had the octopus for an appetizer: AMAZING. Our entrees were great too. And the tres leche was a wonderful finish. read more
We stop in here for dinner every time we're in Valle de Guadalupe ("VdG"). We've always loved the food, but lately it's just not the same experience. PROS: - The food is amazing...5 stars! Flavorful, decent portions, and reasonably priced. We never leave hungry. - Menus available in Spanish and English. - Cocktails are well made, and they have a good wine list from the local wineries. - Atmosphere is rustic, covered patio dining (al fresco) - Views of the vineyards and valley are beautiful, especially at sunset. CONS: - Unfortunately, I think that the service is starting to get complacent. It's okay, but not like before. - Animal atmosphere: I love dogs and the ones that live onsite are well behaved. It's everyone else's pets that don't know how to act around other pets/people. Leave them at home for a couple hours, it won't kill them. Made for a very loud and annoying evening. - The dirt road to get there can be brutal to your car, especially if you're coming across from the north side of the valley (Calle Emiliano Zapata). I suggest driving around to the south side and enter via Route 3. Overall, I don't think our latest experience will deter us from visiting again, and we definitely recommend Finca Altozano to all of our friends visiting VdG. Just wish they would do something about the pet distractions. read more
This was one of the best places we went to in Valle de Guadalupe. They have many options on the menu including grilled meats and salads which you might not find elsewhere. We went with the grilled shrimp plate, kale salad, and birria beef tacos. The kale salad had a delicious creamy garlicky dressing and plenty of avocado on it. The grilled shrimp were large and juicy and came with some delicious rice and grilled corn and zucchini. We wanted to try the lamb birria tacos but they were out so we had the beef birria. The meat came in a hot skillet and it was served with freshly made corn tortillas from the tortillariea, onions and cilantro. The ambiance is so pretty and the property itself has lots of space to walk around before or after you eat. Would recommend visiting if you are in Valle. read more
Still one of my favorite casual places to go! It's huge, so can accommodate many people. Better to make reservations, but if not, it was only a 10 minute wait time around 6pm on a Saturday. We get our usual. Their roasted chicken! So good. And the birria and beef cheeks to share and make tacos. This time we tried their aguachile. It was delicious! Not a traditional aguachile, it has all the seafood items. More like aguachile cocktail. The scallops in there were bomb! Cocktails are amazing as usual. Their whiskey sour, the best! Love this place for casual dining in VDG. read more
1 year ago
We went there as a group for a tour at El Valle de Guadalupe, our last stop reserve was here, our tables were ready, very nice warm welcoming. Waiters and staff were very polite, attentive and friendly. The food was very exquisite, they have variety of dishes and flavors. The location, the view, the surroundings even the atmosphere was amazing. Definitely what brought us more the attention besides everything was the Furry Canines (dogs) well trained, very well cared for, with their necklaces, they all have names, by the way I love Bourbon, very adorable. It was a great experience, definitely returning back. Thank you all. Ps. Desserts are so yummy. (Churros one my favorite) read more
Wow. So glad we tried this restaurant for our first night in the Valle. Rustic yet gorgeous vibe. Was packed but luckily had made reservations a month prior. I had the Quail which was a large plate of grilled quail a little salad and came with a bowl of delicious bean soup. My husband had the seafood vegetable risotto which was stellar as well and our drinks were good. Loved everything about this restaurant read more
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This was a kind of exotic outdoorsy spot. They have some interesting dishes like quail, lamb (cooked two ways), beef ribs. My husband got a beef rib and it was loaded with meat that fell of the bone. Super savory! I got the lamb cooked Japanese style. It was super tender and had a great taste, but I tasted a friend's lamb that was cooked on the grill. That was awesome! The scenery and the rustic setting made it exceptional! The service was excellent! We will definitely be returning! read more
Nicely decorated for an outdoorsy open restaurant. The center is beautiful. The weather perfect, food and drinks were great. You can take a walk around the area and take some photos. The only thing is there are dogs around but they are very friendly, so if you don't mind that you will have a great time. read more
9 months ago
Great ambiance. Pricy. Local beer (Nerea) was really good. Had been here for coffee once before (a place in the compound) read more
1 year ago
Well the reviews are well deserved! The Food, Service & views were all amazing! We stopped by by chance and we had the Lechon Asado, Octopus & Kale Salad and they were each Amazing. Nothing fancy or pretentious, but great food at reasonable prices! Highly recomended! read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
Food was really good, service was great and the ambiance was really nice. We will definitely come back here. read more
1 year ago
this restaurant was so cute and the food was delicious! pulpo a las brasas (grilled octopus from the pacific): 4/5 sopes de camarón con tuétano (shrimp sopes with bone marrow): 5/5 fideua del huerto (vegetable fideua): 5/5 orden de lechón en caja china (caja china suckling pig): 4/5 pan de elote asado (grilled corn bread): 4/5 read more
What a beautiful piece of land. They integrated the land outside to the inside of this lovely restaurant. They managed to use all the elements of outside to the inside. Service was on point. Just the right amount of asking you if you needed anything else. We told them to slow the bringing of the plates and they did exactly that. Overall food was done well. The starters were great. Highly recommend the roasted corn, the blue fin tuna tostada and the gem salad. Beef rib was tender and savory. Try all the wines. They have a great selection by the glass. read more
9 months ago
Great customer service and amazing food. The plus is the coffee spot right in their property. Had the best one! read more
5 months ago
Amaaaazing! We loved the site, the food and customer service! You can definitely tell that their employees have been well trained and enjoy working there (muchas gracias a Luis y a la Sra. Tere de las tortillas ) We had such a nice dinner! The have a cute souvenir shop, coffee shop and another restaurant on the premises. The environment was great the whole time.. The music, the lighting Can't wait to go back to take the rest of the fam and to recommend it to our friends. read more
2 years ago
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3 years ago
Finca is a great causal spot that everyone should stop by when visiting Valle. The service was top notch, the food was great, and the location provides awesome scenery. The menu had a lot to offer and at reasonable prices. There are also smaller shops within a few hundred feet that offer things like coffee and date night. Perfect spot to hang out or go for a date night read more
1 year ago
The service was spectacular and the food was good. But I expected better. The appetizers we ordered were delicious. But the main meals for most were just okay. I ordered the ribeye, which I totally recommend. My mom and my husband got the beef tenderloin, please skip it. They serve it with a balsamic vinaigrette sauce that is just horrible. And a lot of it too. It should be served on the side, because it really did ruin a good piece of meat. My mother in law ordered the chicken plate (Wood oven roasted tender) and they really should have told her it feeds 2-4 people. It was way too much food for an 82 year old. And they allowed my niece to order one too. The server should have said it's a lot of food and should have recommended they share/split an order. They each got almost 1/2 a chicken! And a bunch of potatoes. The drinks were yummy. Prices are like U.S. prices, so don't expect to eat here and think it will be cheaper because you're in Mexico. They target tourism so they will charge more. I would go back, because the ambiance, appetiand service is worth it. Just don't order the beef tenderloin (or get the sauce on the side) and if you order the chicken, remember it's a huge portion. read more
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