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In La Bufadora! Exactly the spot our tour guide hyped, and it lived up to it. Tortillas made from scratch, no question, and everything hit. We shared al pastor mulita, birria tacos, shrimp tacos, and fish tacos. Shrimp and birria were the standouts- those shrimp were perfectly fried, crunchy and not greasy at all. Service was impressively swift. We told them we had about 10 minutes to spare; they moved accordingly, got us out on time without feeling rushed. Ambiance leans a bit Americanized, but that's a minor note next to great food and efficient staff.
I stopped here as part of an excursion, and it definitely has that quaint, family-owned taco shop feel. I just wish there had been a clearer explanation of how the food was prepared and what exactly was in each taco. I asked if the shrimp was fried and was told it wasn't, but it actually was. I was also told it only came with cabbage, but it had a white sauce I didn't care for, so I ended up removing the breading from the shrimp. The chicken taco was the standout, really flavorful, especially with the guacamole. Unfortunately, the bathrooms were not clean and there was no soap available, which was disappointing.
We were on a cruise ship excursion to La Bufadora and wanted to get some tacos. There is a really large restaurant that was super crowded. However, they also have a smaller restaurant that wasn't crowded at all. We decided to eat at the smaller restaurant. We ordered two asada tacos and one chicken taco. We were surprised that we both liked the chicken taco better. The guacamole was so good, and they had a variety of condiments. If you are visiting La Bufadora and want some great tacos, make sure to stop here!
I booked a Royal Caribbean Cruise excursion tour of Ensanada city and LA Bufadora. Lidia Taco has 2 stalls here at LA Bufadora. This one on the corner has limited seating especially when the tour busses unload! I was surprised that my tour included free lunch. Everyone on the bus tour were given a ticket good towards 2 tacos (fish, Carne asada or Chicken) and soda. I chose the Mexican coke that came in a glass bottle and 2 fish tacos. They had 2 lines going through. Surprisingly they worked fast. They make everything right in front of you. The fish tacos were solid. Nice and crispy. I loved all the additional salsa and toppings on it. One of the salsas were spicy which made it hard to eat but that's my fault. I would come here again! The place was clean. No concerns from me.
The owner started us with tequila shots when we got off the bus. After exploring and shopping, we used our tour tickets to buy our tacos. Everything is freshly made and the staff was super friendly! Tacos were so delicious and first time eating in Mexico. I love how I could eat outside and people-watch without being bothered. I would definitely try other dishes if I come back to visit.
What an amazing place! We asked our tour guide for a recommendation for amazing tacos and she led us here. Wow! What a treat! It's an open air restaurant, where you can enjoy a variety of foods. Tacos are fairly priced and so fresh - highly recommend getting a variety things and sharing them with friends. I could go on for hours about what an amazing place this is - but you're best off going and checking it out for yourself.
Pretty damn good tacos and one of the highlights of my trip to Ensenada. After a full afternoon of resisting the high pressure sales tactics of the La Bufadora shop gauntlet, this place is a godsend if you're a seafood taco lover. The lobster taco? Amazing. The shrimp taco? Better than you can get at home. You can pretend all you want that California tacos are just as good, but they just do it better here in every way. And the value can't be beat.
Saturday, September 7 Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas 85℉ / 55% Humidity Like many others, we came to La Bufadora on one of those tour buses and our guide recommended Lidia's for lunch. After walking around the flea market and taking pictures of the famous blowhole, we made our way back here to grab a few tacos. They are located near the entrance, just past the Bienvenidos a La Bufadora sign. It's the first thing you see when you get off the bus since all the buses park in the lot behind the restaurant. There are a few parking spots in front if you're renting a car. Lines can get long, especially if two cruise ships are docked at Ensenada on the same day. We came here about an hour before our bus was scheduled to leave to give us ample time. Seating is first come, first serve. but I just wanted shrimp and fish tacos! Corn tortillas are freshly pressed and hot off the griddle. You can watch them dip the fish in the batter and fry each piece to perfection. Crunchy on the outside, flakey on the inside! The shrimp also had a good crisp to it. Both are topped off with pico de gallo and shredded cabbage, adding acidity and flavor. They also serve tostadas, quesadillas, carne asada/adobada tacos, etc. but why bother with those? Stick to the fish and shrimp tacos! Mexico 2024 collection: https://www.yelp.com/collection/kYAzNGL6833M5SmSYnRRVA/Mexico-2024
This place was very good. And packed they were pretty fast too. Very good customer service and I recommend after you see "La Bufadora" at the end of the road and fight through all the vendors and on your way back before you get on the bus to head back or what ever transportation you have Eat here. Remember restroom use is .75 cents. Good taco's here and drinks .
Delicious tacos! The carne asada is definitely the best one. Fish and shrimp were pretty good but not as good as the carne asada! Great tacos!
The food was good and the price was comparable. I had tacos (one of each: fish was good, shrimp was good, asada was okay, adobada was ok. The salsas are good and spicy. The michelada was the best!!! Each taco was about $3 US dollars. The lines are messy- they have 2 but you wouldn't know unless you walk in and just make your way inside.
Great tacos and more by the walk of shops on the way to La Bufadora outlooks.. bring lots of cash for shopping!! Note 50 cents bathroom change.. service was good.
Good spot in the marketplace area of La Bufadora, we definitely enjoyed all the food. Service was quick and problem-free, would definitely come back. The scene is setback from the road, some view of the street vendors. They tried to charge my friend $15 for a shot of tequila lol
5 years ago
Look I know this is gonna sound like common sense but these are hands down the best tacos i ever had. The place was packed I'm talking about wrapping around the building. The wait here is crazy though we went in at 12:10 and got our food 12:45. It was well worth it though. I have never had this much flavor in a taco. The red sauce here was very hot fit my taste profile. The fish tacos here to man they are the best in all of Mexico! No joke. Please stop here for some cool photos and then eat it's so worth it. read more
4 years ago
This is a great spot to eat... I had the shrimp taco and a beef taco... it was absolutely delicious! A cute little restaurant. They are quick.. food is fresh and they have great customer service. I look forward to going back to Lidia's when I return to Ensenada, Mexico (at the La Bufadora) read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Before starting on the trail to La Bufadora, this modern restaurant caught our attention. If there's a line to order, then you know this place is good. Can't go wrong on tacos! Shrimp was fried to perfection where it was still fresh and pungent. Adobada was sweet, crispy yet tender! Service was quick, even with the wave of crowds coming in! Definitely worth the time and money to try! read more
7 years ago
My husband and i did the carnival cruise to ensenada, our excursion with ATVs in Guadalupe valley had been cancelled due to the weather so we decided to do the bufadora tour which I had already been familiar with. I told my husband it would be fine since we could still eat and walk around the flee market. I had dined at lidias before and the food has not disappointed! I am in love with their quesataco which i didnt see on the menu but i know they have. I order two shrimp quesatacos, my husband got chicken mulitas and we ordered a whole lobster to share. And OH. MY. GOD. the food is just so damn good here. Its gets packed but they move quickly. Seating could be better but it works! read more
Dined here back in 2010. Three visits to Ensenada within the past decade and they are still here. They went from a small kitchen restaurant with limited seating to a big restaurant with plenty of seating. Hands down the best fish tacos I've ever had. Food - The taco sizes here are double the size of the ones in America. Tortillas are freshly pressed and made to order. I usually go for 4 maybe 5 tacos at a normal restaurant. I average 6-8 here, although they are double the size. Tacos are phenomenal. Sauces are right on par. Highly recommend their shrimp and fish tacos. Just kidding, skip the lobster tacos, for 10USD not worth, way too buttery, can't even taste the lobster. Overall, highly recommended. read more
5 years ago
I went here as part of a paid excursion on Carnival Cruises. The line can get long and it can be a bit confusing which line to get in then get out of, but the food was top notch. If I knew it was going to be this good I would have paid extra for a few more tacos. Highly recommended. read more
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As a vegitarian, please try the veggie tacos. The hot red suace is super hot so be careful!!! They have a bunch of sides to use. read more
2 years ago
7 years ago
Lidia's is located at La Bufadora, Ensenada. It's the really nice looking restaurant to the right as one walks into the Bufadora. The food is delicious with a wide selection. They serve Seafood which includes shrimp, fillets and lobster made in a variety of dishes citizen tacos, chile relleno. They also have chicken, vegetarian, carne asada. I promise that if you come here you will not be disappointed. In addition to the food being delicious Lidia and her staff are the nicest people you can ask for. Juan Carlos was very attentive . Lidia herself overseas the entire operation. She is a very special lady. Everyone that walks in this place is nothing but a smile that comes directly from the heart. That's probably one of the main reasons the food is so good. Each meal is prepared with tender loving care stop. As for Lidia and tell her Manny the Mason sent you. read more
4 years ago
Best fried shrimp tacos in Ensenada!! If you want a lovely view without many people, take your food to go, walk down to the right a bit and pay for one of those coconut drinks. They will let you take your food and sit on the patio with an unobstructed view of the ocean read more
10 years ago
How can you not love fish tacos and how can you not eat fish tacos when you're in Ensenada, the birth place of fish tacos!? Located at La Bufadora, it's easily accessible if you're on one of those carnival cruise ships doing the la Bufadora tour, which was how I ended up coming here twice. My first time I received a bit rude service but that was a long time ago. My second time there the food was still amazing and the service was friendly too! Their fish tacos were crispy, hot and fresh, with warm perfectly grilled tortilla and the right combination of condiments and sauces! Watch out their red hot sauce is really spicy! It's a tiny place with barely room to stand in front of the bar where some people sit and eat. You go to Lidia or whoever that's taking the order at the end of the bar, give her your name, pay and wait for your name to be called while watching fresh food being cooked to order. It's $1.50 USD per fish taco. It's one of the best fish tacos I've had in my life! It helps too when that's what the tour guide recommended as well. read more
Awesome spot! It's located right at the entrance of LA Bufadora. I tried the Carne asada and fish taco. They cook it right in front of you so it hot and delicious when you eat it. They make their tortillas right then and there, which gives it the extra mile for delicious taste. I enjoyed it very much. It was even better with the company of good friends. Others seemed to have enjoyed the shrimp tacos more than the fish. Next time I get a chance to go there again I'm hoping to try the shrimp. :) read more
4 years ago
8 years ago
I came here with one thing in mind... fish tacos! This little spot is right in the dirt parking lot before heading into La Bufadora. The tour buses drop off right in front on this place and even though it's busy, the line moves right along. They batter your fish and fry it up right in front of you and prepare your tacos the right way. The tortilla itself was so freaking good and they plop a couple of pieces of fish on top, finely shredded cabbage and some diced up tomato, perfection! A must add sauce is the chipotle one. And the dark red one for that extra spicy kick. read more
5 years ago
The food here is delicious and the service is amazing. We always stop by Lidia's to get our fish tacos. read more
4 years ago
Love this place. Small kitchen serving up great food and big smiles. Local tourist buses drop in here based on the recommendation of their guide and I can see why. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Lidia was right there orchestrating the abundant staff. I had two tacos, one each shrimp and fish. Both fried but my wife had hers both grilled which took a few min longer to cook. Several hot sauces and an excellent spicy mayo blend (which I highly recommend) available to add to your tacos. Shrimp tacos were a 9.5 and fish tacos an 8.5. Lidia and staff I'd rate a 10. Tourist atmosphere for sure but clean tables and floors. I will DEFINITELY come here again. On a side note, the bathroom itself does not have restrooms. The only public restrooms which are scattered around the area are "pay to pee." read more
5 years ago
Omg... this place is fkn BOMB!!!! It's centered around a poor area and might seem kinda weird but the food is 5 stars!!! They don't give tiny tacos either, make sure you try the rice it's delicious. I would post the food but I eat it before I took a picture LOL read more
7 years ago
On vacation my mom and I saw this huuuge line when we were on our way back from La Bufadora and decided to give it a try. When I walked up I was greeted by the delicious smell and a restaurant full of happy customers so I got in line. Reading through the menu I decided to get a lobster, asada, fish, and chicken tacos and two huge margaritas. My favorite of the tacos was the fish HANDS DOWN! But all of them were delicious none the less. I was excited to try all of the hot sauces also and was delighted to see that the sauce and salsa area was stocked fresh and full. Seating is hard to come by, but if your friendly people don't mind sharing tables. Another slight tip is to stick close by after ordering because the food is ready so fast. read more
6 years ago
Oh. My. God! THE BEST tacos I've ever had in my life! I got a shrimp, two asadas (beef), and a pollo (chicken). Amazing is all I can say. Herraduras margaritas extra strong for regular price and a very strong Piña Coladas both with refills for $6. I wish this were in my neighborhood... I wouldn't eat anything else! read more
If you to see the La Bufordora and shopping around the 300 shops,you can get very hungry there one tacos shop that make authentic fish tacos and other delicious tacos like carne asada the popular taco. The taco shop called Lidia Tacos grill it sit outside of the La Bufordora and the shopping vendors,you can stop the restaurant right away because the tour bus driver always come to eat at Lidia Tacos grill. read more
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Yummy! Virgin pina colada in a Pineapple.... Shrimp, chicken, lobster tacos were all amazing... read more
7 years ago
Well known Fish Taco shop in La Bufadora, Ensenada in Baja Mexico. All tacos were $2 except the lobster taco $10. Soft drinks were $2. Enjoyed the atmosphere and authenticity of the Mexican food and culture while eating my tacos. The hot sauce and the condiments were included with the food. read more
I'm glad we found this place on our way to the Bufadora. Our Tourbus parked right outside of the establishment. We noticed that there were public restrooms next door to use for a small fee .50 . After seeing the Blowhole we made our way back through the haggling sales guys asking me to go into their stores and buy something, past the pharmacias and tequila tasting spots, free churro samples and Horchata (be careful with the samples they made my sons stomach feel bad). Back at the tourbus our tourguide advised that Lidia's is a safe place to eat. I noticed that there is also a Lidia's express on the main street going down to the Bufadora. Not sure what the difference is but I am glad I went to the main one. Upon entering the kitchen where you place your order I was greeted with an array of vegetables, salsas, and condiments to put on your taco. What a delight ! Everything looked so fresh and the colors were very pleasing. I also noticed the cook pressing out fresh handmade tortillas. You cannot beat Freshly made with love. I ordered the Fish Tacos and the Carne Asada tacos. The fish tacos were amazing. Not the best I ever had but fresh, crisp fried pcs of fish with cabbage and a yellow sauce on it were delicious. The Carne Asada was good as well we heaped on some Red sauce and it was very hot. Luckily I like Spicy so I was able to handle it. I was able to round out my meal with an ice cold Modelo Especial with fresh squeezed lime that I got across the restaurant from a street vendor. He initially only had Tecate, Pacifico, and Dos Equis, but I love Modelo so he accomodated me by asking another vendor for the beer. I think I paid a dollar for the beer. Pretty cheap considering I'm in a tourist town on vacation. I am pretty sure I spent about $12 on the whole meal. +1 for Lidia I will definitely be back. read more
5 years ago
7 years ago
Amazing fresh cooked food, generous portions & super friendly staff. Can't beat their prices and quality. Their lobster tacos are aaammaaziinngg!!!! Don't let the $10 price scare you off. They cut up the lobster right in front of you and cook it up fresh. They use very large lobster tails & they give you half a lobster tail on each taco. While you wait they hand you fresh tortillas right off the griddle. Incredible food read more
7 years ago
Omg!! Best fish tacos I have ever had! I hadn't been to Ensenada in years, last time I went there was a tiny place that had great fish tacos. I was so glad to see that Lidia had this beautiful place with these amazing tacos. I got 2 fish for only $6 (cheese is extra) because they are the best. This is a great price considering how big and delicious they are! The cheese made them even better. The home made salsa tops it off and it's delicious! read more
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La Bufadora S/N
Maneadero, Baja California
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