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This cart is pretty famous by local (and not so local) standards. Anthony Bourdain had this cart and the restaurant a couple doors down as one of his favorites. I was planning on eating at the restaurant but there was no parking four blocks because of some race that was going on. We double parked by the cart and ate there. Service was awesome but they only take cash here. I got two tostadas: the campechana and Bacalao with octopus. Dang they are great; even while eating standing up.
We were wandering around Ensenada and stumbled upon this food stand. I have to admit, the enormous banner with Anthony Bourdain's shining review of the stand helped. After stopping, we checked the Yelp score, and decided to take the plunge. Ok, maybe it was more of a wade than a plunge since we were still a little full. The stand was packed, but the line wasn't too bad for a weekday lunch. My guess is the line was tempered a bit due to the rain. After about 8 minutes, we got to the front and ordered one tostada - Fish with Pineapple & Habanero (they were out of mango for their typical menu item). It was crunchy, fresh, and packed with flavor - sweet + heat + acid. Definitely making this a stop next time we're in town. Another stop where it's better to have your pesos on you. They accept dollars, but at a premium.
Walked here directly right off our cruise boat. It's about half a mile after you pass the main gate with all the tent vendors (about a mile from the cruise ship). It was a bit before noon but even then, there was already a line. Cash only and they took USD. What we swallowed: *SHRIMP TOSTADA: Crisp and delicious. I hit mine up with a bit of hot sauce (from the plentiful cart they have to the left after you order). The citrusy flavors with the juiciness of the shrimp and toppings, my mouth is watering as I type this. My group wasn't a big fan of seafood but I could easily have ordered another one to try. Don't miss this spot up! Anthony Bourdain gave his blessing to this place for a reason!
One of those famous food channel places for ceviche tostadas. Definitely a popular place but the ordering and getting your food moves along quickly. If you're not sure what to get, just ask. They're super friendly and help you out. I think prices have gone up. About $10 usd for one tostada. But it is a pretty good size and packed with ingredients. I got their #5 which has most everything and is spicy. It carries good heat and was filling. Worth a stop if you're visiting Ensenada and like ceviche. About a 15-20 minute walk from the cruise port.
Away from all the noise and street hustling - this spot is a gem. We ordered the shrimp tostadas, and they were refreshing and flavorful - perfect balance of lime, cilantro, onion, and all the good stuff. Tried the guava juice too, though it was a bit too thick for my taste. But that may just be me! Everyone working there was super friendly and helpful, and they even threw in avocado for free (which feels like a rare miracle these days). Heads up: it's cash only and it's a stand, not a restaurant, so don't roll up expecting tables and waiters. Just great food & fast.
Located within walking distance from the Cruise Ship Port of Ensenada, La Guerrerense (meaning from the Mexican state of Guerrero) serves up delicious, filled to the edge seafood tostadas. It has been in business since 1960 (with current chef and owner taking over in 1976), with the original and current owner being internationally recognized for the use of fresh seafood, prepared with celebrated expertise and generosity. It's still served out of a modern street cart, and there is no seating...you have to eat it standing up. My brother and I found it to be well worth it. There is a ton of online content for La Guerrenrense, with enough positive posts to make this our most important stop during a cruise port day in Ensenada. Maps clearly indicates the location, but before the scheduled opening time, there is no indication of any sort of food event on that corner. We arrived around 9:15, with posted online hours indicating a 10:00 opening time. We ended up wandering around a bit, and noticed a storefront about one block north with signs indicating that we were in the right spot (it's the building with the billboard advertising notary services). It also gave the hours for La Guerrenrense (10:30) and its sister sit-down restaurant, Sabina, being 10. We later learned that this storefront is where all the supplies and signage for the food truck is stored overnight. By 9:45, it was clear where the food stand was going to be, and we could see all the fresh seafood for the day being brought in containers. While we waited for opening, I had a chance to walk across the street to Sabina's. People there were being served in a nice outdoor courtyard after 10, and we considered going there instead but ultimately decided to get the original food cart experience. We ended up being the 2nd group in line, and they opened a bit early at 10:20. You order and pay upfront. Everything is made to order, with ingredients being mixed in front of you as you move thru the line. The line had gotten to be 10 groups deep by this time, and it took patience to navigate. We got six of their most popular tostadas (each being MX$180, or about $10 USD), and I got my seafood cocktail (Large for MX$290). Because it is made in front of you, you can completely customize the ingredients (service is good), and in one case, they had to change the ingredients to replace a missing item...this ended up being my favorite bite. Tostadas: #1 Singapur (crab salad with shrimp, octopus, and scallops). #2 Ceviche de erizo con almeja (sea urchin ceviche with clam) #3 Guerrerense con camaron (tuna cubes marinated in Orange Juice and Shrimp) #4 Campechana (tuna ceviche with shrimp, octopus, snail, scallop, and clam. #5 Edy Power (Tuna, mango, and habanero cebiche with sea snail) #7 Pate pescado con callo (fish pate with scallop) Coctel: choice of up to eight different seafood choices, with me choosing shrimp, octopus, scallops, clam, oyster and sea snail and skipping the black clam and mussels. The blend is made in front of you, using clamato as the base and squirts of different ingredients (including ketchup and hot sauce). One caveat: a large piece of shell from the sea snail almost took out a filling...eating freshest seafood can be dangerous? This experience also confirmed my thought that perfectly ripe avocado slices (sliced thinly) is a must for cold seafood dishes like this. Here medium ripe avocados were expertly prepared to go on top. There was space for 3 tostada on each reusable plastic plates, which ended up being fortuitous since you have to eat standing up and one plate per person is probably the least risky to carry around. I did put all six salsas to sample, but ended up not needing any of it. So....my favorite was an improvised dish: They were out of clams, so I asked them to replace it with octopus. So the dish (I think) was the fish pate (made with marlin), topped with cooked octopus. My brother said I made an involuntary groan as I took my first crunchy bite...it was that hard hitting. The octopus is the best I've eaten at this price point. It had been tenderized and cooked in such a way that it was as tender as shrimp or scallops. The fresh mexican shrimp is also very good here in all the dishes, served whole in the cocktail and diced in big chunks in the tostadas. The standard size of the tostada is the base for how much seafood is piled on top, just enough so it doesn't topple over. Typical fillers like cucumbers and onions are used as enhancers, not fillers. If one is visiting Ensenada, it clearly indicates how fresh the sourced seafood can be here, with spectacular dishes if prepared in the right hands. It became my gateway to seafood restaurants here, making me want to visit others to see what food creativity/flavors exist. The possibilities seem limitless.
There was a long waitlist (about 40min and we didn't have the time for that as this was a few hour stop for our cruise). We were able to order to go and just ate outside. However when you do to go - they put everything on the side instead of inside the taco shell which was a little annoying since I was eating it right then. You can also get drinks to go. Strawberry marg 10/10 - they put taijin on the rim or something similar. Fish taco 8/10 Shrimp taco 10/10
Talk about gourmet street food!! Where the heck am I? Near a stop sigh on a busy party street. We heard about this place thanks to Anthony Bourdain (RIP). He never steered me wrong. It was a busy food truck and well worth it. It was so incredibly fresh and full of all the flavors!!! Near America prices but still worth the flavor and experience. The hard part is picking which flavors!!!
We sat at the restaurant across the street from the popular street stand and got seated right away. The complimentary chips and salsa were great. We ordered 8 tostadas and margaritas (mango and strawberry) to share amongst the 4 of us. Our favorite tostada was the singaporean one. Unfortunately the sea snails tostada and the specialty tostada with sea urchin on it were extremely fishy. For the price - which is a bit expensive for tostadas, we expected fresher seafood since we were close to the ocean. Was good to try it out though, maybe the stand outside has fresher seafood since the line goes by faster.
7 years ago
If you're looking for delicious, local seafood, this place will not disappoint. The service is also fast and friendly. The salsas really do make the difference on the world's famous tostadas. They are a must try, but any seafood dish is their specialty, as it will be fresh and cooked to perfection. The café de olla served here is the best I have ever tasted, which is coffee prepared in a traditional way, original from Mexico. The taste is so good, it is consumed black. Non-coffee drinkers, like myself, and coffee fanatics, like my parents, loved this beverage just the same. read more
11 years ago
If Anthony Bourdain approves of this place, then it's definitely worth trekking down to. Awards and accolades are to be had. Famous chefs around the world rave of La Guerrerense. Does it prove to be worthy of the hype? Yes! A wide variation of seafood ceviche served atop a tostada is offered here and all very, very fresh. The SEA URCHIN was something I was looking forward to trying and though the spices seemed to mask the taste of it, I still found the overall flavor to be soooooo gooooood. The LINCOD was another satisfying combination that grew on me each bite I took. I found the CRAB SALAD so pleasant as it cooled my palate from all the heat with it being mayo-based and having bits and pieces of celery mixed in. But if I were to pick one that blew me away, the MIXTO is up the charts. A combination of clams, octopus, fish, shrimp, and what-have-you -- it's having all of the freshest ingredients in one. Don't even get me started with the marinade of lime and cilantro. It's the best ceviche I've had just yet. Outrageous! Covered with red orange umbrellas, this stand is normally swarmed by people just standing and eating around it. Minimal seating is available but you're better off on your feet to taste the plethora of salsa/spices that are on jars (free crackers are for the offering to try them with). I thought I could handle some heat but, wow! After this trip, I now have a new meaning of "spicy". Order and pay later is the deal here so make sure you don't forget how many you've had. $7.50 for four tostadas can't be beat! I so regret not getting a cup of oyster and octopus shooter. It looked so beautiful! Try not making the same mistake as I did. read more
6 years ago
Freshness is EVERYTHING when it comes to seafood and you will not be disappointed with this little food cart! Everything is amazingly fresh and delicious! I suggest you try everything on the menu if your adventurous you'll love it, if not then just go with the regular ceviche de pescado or ceviche de camaron or coktel de camaron. Top anything you try with fresh avocado and some salsa de cacahuate and a squeeze of lime and you're welcome ! Don't sleep on this spot it's BOMB!! read more
3 years ago
Fresh food and great prices and fast service. It's always packed but worth it. Nice ambiance read more
If you can only eat at one place, and one place only in Ensenada, this would be your food joint. If you're just on shore for one day on your cruise. MAKE SURE THIS PLACE IS ON YOUR LIST!! Yes all caps. It's that serious and yes, it's that good. If you're looking for a sit down restaurant, you're looking at the wrong yelp page. La Guerrerense is a street vendor. You can't miss it - there are signs and plenty of people waiting for a tasty ceviche in their mouth. It helps that if you're looking for "that ceviche place" everyone will tell you that this is THE ceviche place to go, so good that food blogs always mention La Guerrerense as a place to try, as well as Anthony Bourdain has highlighted this spot for his show. NOTE: they do speak English (some) and will take USD for payment (CASH only, kids) Try: EVERYTHING! haha.Everything is fresh, delicious and frigging amazing! What we ate: Ceviche for erizo con almeja (Sea Urchin ceviche with Clams and Avocado) Ceviche de erizo (Sea Urchin) Tostada de campechana (ceviche de atun con camaron, pulpo, caracol, calls, mejillon y almeja) Tuna Ceviche with shrimp, octopus, sea snail, - pretty much everything is on this) Ceviche de caracol con lajas de caracol (Sea Snail Ceviche with Sea Snails and Avocado tosada) Camaron cocteles (Shrimp Cocktail) Ostion cocteles (Oyster Cocktail) read more
5 years ago
I feel this place is good but overated. Perhaps the YouTubers and celebrity that flock here get a better quality of food or better service. I enjoyed the tostadas and ceviche but was not wowed. Worth a try if you happen to be in Ensenada. read more
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Went to the sit down restaurant and enjoyed our food with some cold beers what a great lunch while on our weekend escape. read more
This place has really awesome ceviche. Pretty easy to find if you are coming from the cruise ship as it is in the heart of downtown. Just keep in mind that they move the lines fast so make sure you know what you want. There isnt really a clear paying system as it is an honor system but it is in the back of the stand. I'm pretty amazed at how fresh it could fast especially since this is a taco stand and the food kind of just comes out from containers. Bring cash and watch out for that green sauce. It is spicy! read more
5 years ago
Best tostadas in Ensenada. If you are in Ensenada this should be your first stop definitely a must try. I recommend doing a custom tostada or just picking from the ones in the menu. All seafood is fresh and the salsas are super tasty and not overpowering. Highly recommended. read more
7 years ago
The best tostadas that I had in Ensenada the service is great and fast must try the horchata it's a little to sweet but just add extra ice . Sin duda el mejor lugar de mariscos en ensenada todos quedamos muy satisfecho y con ganas de comer más pero nuestros estómagos no da para más. read more
5 years ago
Simply the best seafood mouth watering experience you will have, a must try place when visiting Ensenada so add this place to your itinerary! She also has her salsas bottled for sale so make sure you buy a jar or 4 to take home!! read more
8 years ago
Ok, ladies and gentlemen. Anthony Bourdain did you all a favor and showed you this gem of a place. It literally is THE BEST Ceviche spot in Ensenada if not the world that I have ever had. I go to the restaurant Sabina around the corner instead of the cart. So that I may enjoy sitting down and loading up plates so as not to wait. Family of 6. Tables ready. Easy peasy. Order when you walk in think cafeteria style and don't get overzealous because you will want it all. I guarantee. We order- 4 Mixto, 4 Pulpo, 4 Shrimp, 4 Conche, 4 Oyster, 4 La Guerrerense, 4 Crab salads, 2 Shrimp Taco wet, 2 Shrimp Taco Fried, Clam Soup, 3 Clams. 2 Cokes, 2 Aquas. About 60$ worth. I mean you can not go wrong if you are into Ceviche period. This place leaves you full buy then 15 minutes later you can do it all over again. It's that delicious and light. If you dare question this place. Go away. This isn't your spot. Because this is tried and true amazing Ceviche. With great table service to add. Enjoy and Stay Wild!!! read more
I mean, what can I say that hasn't already been said. It's fantastic. THE AMBIANCE: Sabina Bandera and Eduardo Oviedo, the operators of La Guerrerense, still have their initial food truck (established in 1960) in the street although they now opened a restaurant literally across the street in a little plaza. I love food carts/hole in the wall/authentic places that have a lot of history, so even though I can now sit at a table inside of a building, I always opt for the street cart. It's a vibe thing. The cart is medium sized and you can't miss it. People gather around it. The space is clean and the employees are always very welcoming. There are some chairs against the wall but mostly standing room. THE CEVICHE: My ultimate favorite, although it does have a kick of spice, is the orange infused ceviche tostada "Guerrerense." My GOD. When I first bit into this masterpiece I couldn't believe what I was tasting. It was a strong burst of orange, spicy flavor that was tarte, sweet, and sour. It was amazing. The other one I really like, which also has a kick of spice, is the fish paté tostada. La Guerrerense is generous with the avocado slices they put on top, and they're free!!! Something unheard of in most places in the United States. THE SALSAS: Sabina has created more than thirteen (13) gourmet salsas, organic and without preservatives, that you can taste and enjoy at your leisure with your ceviche tostadas and/or purchase and take home! THE TIPS: Find La Guerrerense at LA Weekly's Tacolandia! I try to go every year and it's tThe street cart is open Wednesday to Monday 10:00am - 5:00pm and closed on Tuesdays. The restaurant is open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm and closed on Mondays. read more
11 years ago
So I went on a Carnival Cruise recently and docked in Ensenada. I went a little ways away from the ship so I could find where the best local ceviché is. Hands down everyone told me to go to this one. I didn't know what to expect seeing as 1 it's a cart (I'm a total restaurant sucker) and 2 I JUST started liking ceviché. Words can't even describe how delicious this tostada was, the shrimp was perfect and the ratio of tomatoes and onion was on point! Long story short I will be coming every single time I'm in Ensenada Totally love and found that Anthony Bourdain called it the best food truck in the world when I got back! Insane. Keep up the amazing work you guys. read more
8 years ago
This most reviewed food cart in Ensenada! Didn't know what to expect, had recommendations from friends to come here and i didn't even know what they served! I surprised when we drove up to this small cart with a huge line/group at the corner of the intersection! Kind of chaotic ordering and you gotta see where the line starts and ends. Didn't know where to pay, but they did have a huge menu in English! You order, eat, then pay! Just tell the lady what you ordered and she'll ring you up! The shrimp, fish, and crab ceviche was on point. Didn't want to try any of the octopus and other random fresh fish they served but should have! read more
I was in town for the Ensenada Beer Festival and since I had La Guerrerense bookmarked for awhile I thought why not try them out. This stand is conveniently located in downtown Ensenada near the pier and convention center. Even though La Guerrerense is hugely popular, the line to place your order goes rather quickly. They operate on the honor system in that you order, eat and then pay. I settled on the Cod and Tuna Tostadas after being denied two others. Each was very delicious and flavorful. There are numerous condiments that you can add on at your discretion. The prices are very reasonable and the servers are helpful. While what I did try was great I had to take away a star for two reasons. I was disappointed that there were only a handful of chairs to use and considering that this place is crazy popular it is not a smart move. I was also not pleased that I could not try some of the tostadas I wanted as they were out of certain ingredients. I definitely plan to return to La Guerrenrense to try other items and I highly recommend you try some if you are in Ensenada. read more
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Absolutely love this place! Every time I visit Ensenada we always make a trip to la guerrerense. The seafood is fresh and delicious, love the mini salsa bar and the avocado on top is free! Their seafood tostadas are very affordable and its hard to stop after just one. I usually get the crab salad tostada and the combo on the far right of the menu (like third one down). It can be confusing when you first get there but you order from the guy at the right and work your way down with the salsas. You also pay everything at the end behind the cart and in cash only. The location definitely throws people off, because its a little cart on a street corner, but its worth the trip. Although there are very few chairs the tostadas are pretty easy to eat standing up. I've heard they also have a sit down restaurant but I'm not sure if they would serve the same dishes. Planning to check it out next trip to Ensenada. read more
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So I have to admit that when planning my trip to El Valle de Guadalupe I was nervous about adding this place to the trip. For one, it's 30 minutes from the valley, was I really going to drive 30 minutes and look for parking just to eat tostadas? Would it live up to the hype? The tostadas were delicious; very fresh fish, the salsas are amazing (peanut salsa is everything), the service is rather quick. And whatever you do ALWAYS try any of the tostadas that have the crab salad. To me, this salad was the clear winner of their offerings. The ceviche and the cóctel de camaron were good but nothing to write home about. FYI- 1) You'll most likely find parking on the same street the cart is on. Just know that there will be some men who will 'take care of your car' for the day while you're out. They look things over and 'require' a 'donation' when you leave. Feel free to 'donate' anything you may wish. 2) I did not know the procedure for ordering and as a first timer would have appreciated some kind of direction. You will order and eat your food first (on the front of the cart). You'll get your drinks from the cooler closer to the street. When you are done eating you will go to the back of the cart and pay for your order there. 3) There won't be a clear line so just ask where the line ends. I cut in front of a couple people until I realized where the line ended (I quickly went to the back at that point). If you order, I would suggest you move completely out of the way. 4) You can pay in pesos or dollars. The dollar conversion rate is lower than the actual conversion rate, not a big deal to us but just good to know in case you don't carry enough dollars. read more
5 years ago
Make the trip to Ensenada and be rewarded with the freshest seafood and impecable service from this humble food cart! read more
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I LOVED THIS PLACE! totally worth the trip if you ask me! I live in Tijuana and Ensenada is pretty close to me, I had been dying to go and again it was sooo worth it!!! I had heard you had to do a long ass line just to get some tostadas and OMG I get their and LUCKY ME their is NO LINE YAAASSS!!!! I went to the Vinyards at El Valle de Guadalupe before and me and a friend were starving and said fk it lets go to downtown Ensenada and it was around 4 pm and I think the seafood car leaves at 6pm but they still had a lot of food yay!!!! I had 4 tostadas and to be quiet honest I would of had more LOL, so I ordered 2 of Octopus, Fish with Pineapple they where soooo good I love a little sweet flavors on my food like pineapple, I had La Guerrense tostada and one of their special tostadas "Crab Salad with Scallops" every single one of them are sooo freaking good! Next time at around that area I'm visiting again and stuffing myself with more than 4 tostadas lol you should definitely visit is a MUST! read more
7 years ago
So this place was epic! I mean I had the best fresh clam! The ceviche was as fresh as can be with lots of wonderful citrus flavors! This place made my day! It has a line but it moves fast... read more
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One of our favorite local "mariscos" spots! With a cafeteria style ordering system you can choose what you want from their menu and watch them make it on the spot! We had been a couple of times but never early enough to get any shrimp (pro tip get there before 12:00 pm if you want shrimp). I have had plenty of their cocktails with "pulpo" and "mixto" but this was the first time I had tried their shrimp, and let me tell you it is worth getting up early for! The shrimp ceviche is perfectly marinated with lime, and mixed with tomatoes and cilantro for added flavor and then your tostada is topped with avocado! I will say if you are looking for "authentic" this place is not necessarily it. The location is in the middle of the tourist area, and the prices reflect that as well, but quite frankly it doesn't make a difference to me considering all the food is incredible. read more
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Av. Adolpho López Mateos S/N
22800 Ensenada, Baja California
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