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    Puerto Nuevo #1

    4.0 (118 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Mexican
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Touristy
    Dogs allowed

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    Jose R.

    It's the original spot and when there's no line, we tend to check it out! Jumbo lobster was enough to share but don't expect cheap prices. Still a good value but $73 seems a little high. You do get an abundance of rice, beans and freshly made tortillas. The guacamole was ok and the broth for the fish stew was delicious. It's loud in a good way. Lots of families breaking bread with the aura of clear butter in every table. Still a must if you are in the area.

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    Ed M.

    I haven't been here in many years and was pleasantly surprise to find the food was as tasty as I remembered. The wait staff spoke enough English to provide good service. The atmosphere was exactly as my wife and I remembered from the past. Plenty of choices here but this is the best option (my opinion)

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    Monique M.

    Came in before the rush. Convenient location in a cute shopping area. Plenty of nearby parking. They take cash and card. We were seated right away. Staff was friendly. They kept up on refills and making sure we had everything we needed. The priced were amazing for the quality food they had. I had heard through word of mouth about this place and their lobsters and it truly did not disappoint. They start you off with chips and salsa. One mild salsa and the other a little spicy. Both were really good! The food came out in a decent amount of time. I tried an assortment of seafood; their fried shrimp, Saucy shrimp, fish, and lobster. The lobster was so good and they provided sauces for the food. The shrimp prepared both ways tasted good, flavorful, and for the fried shrimp- it was crispy. The fish I would say could have had more flavor. But everything else was cooked perfectly. The plates also came with a huge bowl of rice and beans, as well as freshly made tortillas. Bathrooms were also pretty clean so that is nice. By the time we were leaving the restaurant had a line wrapped around the outside. For the price and quality of food, this is definitely a go-to spot

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    Eduardo S.

    Came here when I was a child, the lobster is some of the best in Puerto Nuevo, the beans & tortillas are always the best; plus, the staff has great service, I'd recommend this place to anyone interested in making a trip to Puerto Nuevo #1 & the of feeling going back in time as if it were the early 50's.

    Tricia G.

    Absolutely fantastic - food was amazing and service great. Defo a go to. Came multiple times in the 90s and again in 2025 - awesome - same as I remembered

    Olga R.

    Whenever I'm in the area I come to Puerto Nuevo to eat, I had eaten at most of the restaurants in here, they are all pretty much the same concept, you purchase lobster for a fee and they served it with all you can eat rice, bean, salsa and flour tortillas,& if you are lucky they even throw a margarita for a fee 18-20 dlrs per combo. However I came here and sat down without realizing is under new ownership; the food quality went downhill... the lobsters tails are little! Their lobster deal is $500 pesos ($25), the drinks $60 pesos ($3.00), is way higher than every restaurant around the area, & is not anymore all you can eat on sides, they charge extra per tortilla. The customer service is average. They do take card as payment in my receipt they were gonna charge me $380 including tip, however in my bank account they took $404 to me that's not right. This restaurant is right in the front of Puerto Nuevo, but if you walk around or drive not much (all the restaurants are back to back ) you will find a better deal, all the restaurants have their own parking lot .

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    Juliann T.

    Did not have to wait too long but came on a Saturday before noon, service was quick and lobster was delicious as always. Medium Lobster special x 4 ($25 each) Yum! They have a few parking spaces but It was busy so most likely you will have to pay to park (most spots are reserved in Puerto Nuevo for each restaurant/vendor. This seemed new as I had never experienced this before but It was also a busy holiday weekend)

    Kaity K.

    Okay, Okay.. I have had my fair share of flour tortillas but this place... What is THE secret! The most delicious melt in your mouth, having you drive down across the border FLOUR tortillas to go with your tasty lobster!! Hands down the best! The delicious lobster speaks for itself, but when it's paired with all the fixings, and the FLOUR tortillas! I'm in heaven! Literally looking at my calendar to see which weekend I can return to feast!

    Mango margarita and piña colada

    The most popular lobster spot in puerto Nuevo! Not the tastiest though there's some other ones close by that are better. Just my opinion! We paid $153 for the three drinks and lobster prices in this area have definitely increased over the last couple of years. Still a good deal for what you get. See If you can find free parking around the restaurant before you pay $10 to park. They take credit cards and it's good to use that if you don't have pesos.

    Mick E.

    Came with the family for dinner and it was very good we got the lobster dish meal. My only disappointment was they did not have the large lobster available. The tortillas were also very tasty as well

    Fresh flour tortillas
    Tony X.

    Over delivered. Puerto Nuevo is known for its lobster and prices and they are not wrong. We went to this restaurant based on its rating and reviews. Starters: Restaurant is dim and not well light. You will see a lot of Americans which made me skeptical because I've had seafood all over Mexico and the local small hole in the wall joints are always the best. Waiters were quick to seat, greet and give us recommendations. Menu has pesos amounts and dollars. Ordered the shrimp ceviche(raw & cooked), fish ceviche, lobster special and shrimp soup. Here's the break down: Shrimp soup: I'm in TJ and I just had just partied hard for the last 3 days straight. I'm dehydrated, tired and could use some life. This soup delivered on all fronts. Base of the shrimp broth was amazing and it compliments well with the tomato base pairing which was very light. There was no types of dairy or cream. Generous with the shrimps and this is extremely simple with herbs, carrots and celery. You can tell the shrimp both has been well prepared for a long period of time. This was a perfect balance and I ordered this again when I came back the next day. Shrimp Ceviche: Tried the cooked and uncooked. The restaurant also gives you a bowl of free limes. I like mine a lot more sour and squeezed two limes over my dish. Shrimp was fresh, no fishy smell, perfect texture with a nice chewiness. One of my top favorite ceviche place because of the clean taste. Fish Ceviche This was MID. Meaning average at best. I prefer my fish more raw but the fish did have excellent flavoring. You can tell the fish has been in line for quite sometime and it's been cooked by that. Very much so the texture because like chicken. Enjoyed it but I recommend the shrimp. Lobster: $29 for 1 1/2 lobster that's cooked to perfection is a hard price to beat. Best lobster I've ever eaten. Saying that because I've been to Puerto Vallarta and many places in the world. The taste was pure and I kid you not I could taste the ocean. Meat came off easily and the seasoning was in perfect balance. It's paired well rice, fresh & steaming hot flour tortillas, beans and butter. One of the best sides was the rice. It was light, flagrant, flaky and moist. Best Mexican rice I've ever had because most ice tried were overly seasoned or dry. Over a must try place! There are many restaurants in the area but I would recommend coming here first. Many shops around it too.

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    Best fresh cut French fries in the region you won't find better fries they were out of fish so I wouldn't know how that would be

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    Service is horrible the waiters talking about customer very unpleasant customer service

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    Great lobster and sides excellent service. Easy location to access been going for years

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    Great lobster. Loved it. Great lobster. Loved it. Great lobster. Loved it. Great lobster. Loved it.

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    Best lobster out of all the places here, never disappoints and the lobsters are bigger than most.

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    Excellent food, drinks and service definitely my favorite restaurant in puerto Nuevo

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    As far as ambiance, the restaurant is clean and what would be your typical restaurant in Rosarito.

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    Villa Ortega's

    Villa Ortega's

    3.6(362 reviews)
    0.2 km
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    After coming here for 25 years I can't believe I am just now writing a review. That being said,…read moredecades ago this review would have been a strong 5 stars but now we are teetering on a high three, low four. The pricing has become ridiculous for this little lobster village. You're no longer getting a deal but you're paying for the view, the vibe, and the fact that you pinch yourself and say to yourself, "I'm only about an hour from home." Now that's pretty cool. The lobster still holds up and when dipped in the clarified butter with those homemade tortillas and refried beans/rice, you have to simply savor the moment. It's delicious. Grab a cold Tecate, a shot of tequila, and enjoy the view. It's so uniquely Baja.

    My first time place looks over crowded and hard to get but the was a valet parking area easy. Once…read morewe going in the is more than plenty of tables overlooking the ocean with a great view. There is live music going in the background and a great atmosphere. The waiter we did get was not good at explaining how the lobster plates were served or what should we order for 2 ppl. When the food came out even thought it was not as much as expected it was delicious. Lobster was cooked to perfection the beans and handmade flour tortillas amazing. We also got bacon wrapped shrimp, so good. Aside from a bad waiter place was Amazing!! P.S. if you get the lobster from the menu with 4 pieces only really get 1 lobster split in 2

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    Playa Delfin

    Playa Delfin

    4.2(23 reviews)
    0.1 km
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    My mom has been raving about this place and I was able to finally go eat here. Honestly I wasn't…read moreexpecting it to be as good as it was. I'm glad that it was a much better experience than what I expected. The restaurant is two stories high and has a beautiful view of the ocean. I also loved all the Mexican decor and how bright and spacious it was. The food was delicious!! The lobster was my favorite, really meaty and tasty! I ordered their special which comes with a fried fish, lobster, shrimp, beans, soup, salad, a margarita and freshly made flour tortillas! I couldn't believe the amount of food the special order had. The service was amazing! They welcomed us with a big smile, the food was out quickly and someone was always there for anything we needed. We will be back soon!

    If you are looking for delicious, with a great view and reasonably priced this is the spot! So many…read moreother places are pricey down here now. We have been coming here for 25 years and we bring different friends and it has never let us down! So perfect! Highly Recommend! It is not the fanciest, it's a bit rustic but for the price and flavor we love it! Get the lobster special and it comes with a margarita, beans, rice, fresh flour tortillas, limes, drawn butter, and salsa. So delicious, traditional, and filling. The menu has other seafood and non seafood items. Sometimes a mariachi or a norteño banda will play. Tip: ask the singers how much they charge per song before you start requesting. Some charge between $10-$20 per song. It gets hot in the downstairs deck so bring a hat, sunglasses, and a coverup. They do have a tarp that covers partially. But you cannot beat the sun and the salt air! Service is always wonderful! Same staff has been there forever! Parking: When you pull up to the front they usually have a few spaces reserved for the restraint we always tip the parking guy. He watches to ensure your car is safe. They have indoor seating upstairs with a good view. But I like outside better! I wish I could give 4.5 stars because we love it but some upgrades are needed, some walls are insider construction. Clean restrooms.

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    Puerto Nuevo #1 - seafood - Updated July 2026

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