It was my very first time in Ensenada, and my very first winery in Mexico…read more And I can surely say that it was indeed the highlight of the weekend. From the moment you step upon their dirt parking lot, to every step climbing up to the restaurant, and overlooking the meadows, it was absolutely beautiful. The architecture of this place is magnificent. They have two stories to venture through, and I suppose a cave, but we didn't get a chance to go inside. Surprisingly it was not busy at all, and our large group were seated immediately. We decided to get a bunch of tapas and entrees to share, along with two recommended bottles of wine. One white and one red, which were both tasty. Bone Marrow + Grasshopper Sauce Roasted Bone Marrow spread over on bread is always delicious! And just in case you're wondering, yes there's real grasshopper in the sauce, and we all ate grasshopper for the first time. It was basically like a spicy marmalade spread. Duck Breast + Orange Sauce & Burnt Onion Duck meat was tender and sauce paired well. Green Catch of the Day Ceviche + Persian Cucumber & Avocado The ceviche was delicioussss. A simple concoction that looked and tasted great with tortilla chips. Potato Gnocchi +Suckling Pig Sauce, Padua, Zucchini This was also yummy. Chewy, tender. Dates + Goat Cheese & Honey This was a very delicious pairing of fruit, cheese and honey. Fried Churros con Dulce de Leche This was probably the best churros I've ever had in my life. It was extremely soft, warm, and melts in your mouth! Overall, I would definitely come here again, and next time, I'm heading to the raw oyster bar!

I have this former colleague-forever friend (yes, those things can be possible) who is even more…read moresocial than me and knows everybody. And that somebody also include one of the co-owners of the Encuentro winery or Encuentro Guadalupe antiresort, on the way from Tecate to Ensenada, middle of somewhere but really feeling like you are nowhere close from normal life. I heard about this place, half winery, half farm-to-table-high end restaurant, with a touch of 'glamping resort' because I had seen the pictures in some glossy mags about how the rich and famous travel. No worries, if I could go and spend the day, you can do it too. Because you really don't need to fork the $400 per minimalist-repurposed materials-beauty meets form factor cute boxes on the rocks. You can just go for the drinks and the food and you make a nice day trip from San Diego. Looks like crossing from Tecate is the easiest and fastest way, at least on the way back. Encuentro used to be called Endemico, and I am glad they changed the name, as it denotes something negative. Something that neither the environment, not the fertile nature nor the grapes are. Wine is abundant and the fruits from the land too. The winery includes 11 acres of mountain vineyards, you will enjoy a wine tasting bar open to the public from 11 am every day and an underground cellar, for which you need to make a group reservation. The vineyards produce Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Blanc and Nebiolo, among other varietals. This is a very peaceful place to be and extremely photogenic, showing all the splendor of the Guadalupe Valley, making great panoramas. Just watch out with the traffic...not the best drivers around there!

I was heading to Valle de Guadalupe for a wedding and the wedding details recommended Ruta del Vino…read morefor private transportation from San Diego. My friends and I weren't too sure of how the process would be since they picked us up after we walked across the border. We booked our rides through WhatsApp and the communication was super easy. They were super responsive, and the day before our designated rides, they shared the driver's number for us to connect directly. Our driver down to Valle was named Elias and made the whole process so simple! He picked us right outside of where we came out after crossing the border. He was super friendly and wanted to make sure we were comfortable for the drive. He told us a little bit about Valle and how he's lived there for 25 years. On my way back, I had a different driver, who was Natalie. She was super nice and the ride back was so quick, probably because it was the morning and traffic wasn't too bad in Tijuana yet. She was helpful in directing me to find the line to cross the border. Without the direction from her, I would have definitely been confused. They made this whole process so seamless! They were on time and available for all the questions I had leading up to the rides as well. I will for sure use them in the future any time I'm traveling somewhere driving distance in Mexico!

Wonderful service from start to finish. They picked us up directly from our home in San Diego and…read moredrove us to our resort in Valle de Guadalupe and back. We added on a wine tour in the valley too. Ivan our driver, a native of the valley, was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the valley, even providing excellent restaurant recommendations. The whole experience made us feel safe and secure, we would gladly travel with them again. They even suggested and helped us get a fast pass for border crossing that saved us 3 hours in crossing the border. Great team and service.

I planned this weekend getaway for my friends and I. Two of which was their first time in the area…read more From the get go, Paola, who is the person that I coordinated with was very responsive and always kept me in the loop with any updates. Their policies are straightforward so there were no "surprise" extra charges. Paola provided me with our driver's contact information the day before the tour, which helped a lot. The day of, our driver Martin, contacted me 15 min ahead of schedule, which I really liked. He was very helpful and would always ask if we had a good time at the winery that we happened to visit. He would also accompany us to the entrance of each winery to let the hostess know about our reservation and also, he would communicate with me throughout our stops, without rushing us off course. This dynamic made our itinerary run smoothly. 100% recommend!

My fiance and I decided to plan a trip to the Valle to celebrate both of our birthdays as well as…read moreour 5 year anniversary. We were reading online that rideshares aren't really accessible there and that hiring a private driver is more the norm so we opted to go that route. We were considering several different options but since we were bringing our 93 pound fur baby with us, we needed to make sure we found a company that was dog friendly. Initially, this is what separated Ansell from the rest but the level of service and communication they showed us really left us feeling that we had found the best choice possible. We were coming to the Valle to spend 5 full days and we knew that we wanted to mostly spend that time wine tasting but also were hoping to get recommendations on other things we could do in the region. I had a handful of wineries that I knew I wanted to check out, but apart from that Ansell basically planned out our itineraries for us. In the weeks leading up to our trip Ansell presented several different itinerary options, fine tuning them with our input as the date got closer. The end result was 3 days of wine tasting in the Valle with a lunch stop in between, and 2 days exploring downtown Ensenada as well as making a trip out to Puerto Nuevo, a nearby fishing village noted for its lobster. I also told them that I was planning to propose to my now-fiance and they went above and beyond in helping me select a great venue! Upon meeting our driver, Victor, we felt completely vindicated in our decision. Victor demonstrated a great deal of hospitality as well as knowledge of the region. His recommandations were always spot on and we are so glad we had the privilege of having him as our guide for the full 5 days. Not only was Victor extremely professional, he also was a great conversationalist. My fiance doesn't speak any Spanish (although she definitely learned how to say "no muerde" and "es un perro fresa" during our stay), so it was very helpful that Victor is bilingual. We had many cultural exchanges. My fiance's native language is Russian so we got to teach him some Russian phrases and he taught us about Mexican and Ensenada history. By the time the sun was setting on our last day with Victor, the mood was bittersweet. We felt as though we were saying goodbye to a friend. We know we will be back to the Valle and when we do, we will definitely be asking for Victor and I definitely recommend that anyone reading this to do the same

Last minute plans that totally worked out. From the time I made the call to when we were picked up,…read moreit was literally less than an hour which was super impressive. We visited 3 wineries and loved every single one. The wineries were beautiful and the wines were wonderful. The day felt relaxed and well paced. Our driver Adrian was fabulous. He was super friendly, a safe driver, and he speaks English fluently which made everything easy and comfortable. Big shout out to Eugenia as well for doing a fantastic job organizing the tour from start to finish. If you are in Ensenada and want a seamless wine route experience without the stress of planning, this is a great option. I would absolutely do this again.

My girlfriend and I randomly ended up in Ensenada staying a couple days. We wanted to go to the…read morevalle and found Luigi who was super quick to respond and picked us up quick and gave a nice tour. Very knowledgeable and friendly everybody seemed to know him pretty well. For our random unplanned trip went probably better than If we had planned it. I plan on booking this company for a group trip next time.

Danny was absolutely incredible as our private driver for a day trip from Tijuana to Valle de…read moreGuadalupe and Ensenada. He picked us up early right at the border, and the pickup was unbelievably smooth and easy -- the perfect stress-free start to the day. From the moment we met him, he was warm, friendly, and genuinely kind. His car was super comfortable, and he immediately adjusted the music and temperature to our preferences, which made the whole experience feel relaxed and personalized. We were originally planning to visit four wedding venues, but Danny went above and beyond -- thanks to his insider local knowledge and great suggestions, we ended up touring TEN venues in one day. There's no way we could have pulled that off without him. At each stop, he dropped us off right on time, picked us up promptly, and even helped communicate with venue staff so everything ran smoothly. It really felt like he always had our backs. He also made an amazing last-minute lunch recommendation that turned out to be one of the highlights of the day. Danny got us home safely, and we're so grateful for how easy, fun, and seamless he made the entire experience. I truly cannot recommend him enough -- 10/10 would absolutely book again. If you're looking for a safe, fun, and stress-free travel day in Baja, Danny is your guy.

Highly recommend!!! My girlfriend and I had Luna take us down the coast to Encanto Restaurant with…read morea couple stops on the way. We we're transported in a very nice and clean vehicle. Nora was awesome! If you need transportation while by the border towns, you found the right place. Thanks again Luna for the amazing service!

Eric was awesome to work with! He was kind, personable, and easy to work with. He arrived early,…read moretook photos of our group of 7, and ensured we were comfortable. Thank you for all your help and the excellent service!

We recently had the great pleasure to experience ride service with Baja Rides and Tours. This was a…read morelast minute trip for us and Arturo made sure we had enjoyed ourselves every second. We went in with no agenda and he took care of us. His knowledge, friendliness and professionalism exceeded any of my previous trips to Valle. He took us to some of the most beautiful wineries that were tucked away with the most amazing wine. I felt nothing but safe and relaxed during our trip. We had an amazing time! This team really does go above and beyond for their customers and I couldn't recommend them enough!!! 6/10 starts if I could !

An experience so amazing- we did it twice! Erick was…read moreabsolutely amazing to work with - he answered all of my questions leading up to our trip and once we got there absolutely exceeded our expectations. He was flexible, accommodating, and everyone we worked with attended to the needs of the group. We will absolutely be back!

We had a tour with Eric for my boyfriend's bday weekend. He arrived with a travel van to our…read moreAirbnb. We Planned the day according to our likes, we did ATVs and then had breakfast at a great local spot. He took us to a winery and some other amazing restaurants which included La Justina Valle, Bruma Vinícola, Fauna Restaurante en Bruma. It was amazing and Eric was a great guide. There's no way we could've had that experience without him as it's hard to drive around in town if you're not a local.

They were fantastic. Great guidance (never left us), easy travel, flexible with stops, and they had…read morecar seats for my kids. I will be booking with them again if I come back to Ensenada. Theyre wonderful! And they had reasonable prices and fast responses.

Every chance I get, I am recommending Ensenada Excursions to anyone going to the Ensenada area!…read moreDuring our Carnival cruise, our excursion to Valle de Guadalupe for wine tasting was the highlight of our entire cruise trip! They are truly a 5 star business because they are THAT AWESOME! We booked the upscale wine tasting package and it was just the best day ever. Our driver, Jose Luis Blanco, was friendly, prompt, and just a nice and sweet guy. He made us feel safe and is just so knowledgeable as he is from Ensenada. It was just my bf and I so it felt like we had our own private driver. We went to three beautiful wineries in Valle de Guadalupe and we did not feel rushed as he patiently waited for us. The wineries weren't too busy since it was in the morning so it felt like our own VIP experience. On our way back to Ensenada he asked us if we wanted to stop for tacos or souvenirs in the downtown Ensenada area before getting back on the ship. He even let us stop at OXXO for snacks! Though we didn't do the taco and souvenir stop though we had plenty of time to do so, it was just so nice and thoughtful that he offered that! He was just the best driver! 20/10! The best part is, we were back on the ship at 3:30pm and the ship leaves at 5:30pm. They will make sure you are back with more than enough time which was my biggest concern! Even if we stopped for tacos and souvenirs, we were still back to the Ensenada area around 3:00pm from our tastings with enough time to do this and be back on the ship on time. Thank you so much to Jesse, Jose Blanco, and the entire team at Ensenada Excursions! I would love to try the massage add-on next time :) If you are looking for a fun, professional, and amazing excursion company, book with Jesse and his team at Ensenada Excursions!!!

What an amazing start to end service! I first spoke to Ryan the owner & he was super helpful &…read morereassuring. Once booked, I connected with Oscar who helped me plan out the most perfect Valle itinerary! The bus driver Rafael was also superb & made us feel safe the entire time. This will be the only company I will be using moving forward to whenever I need to cross the boarder!

We did a day tour and did the transpiration for 4 people! Ryan and Oscar were very helpful! We had…read morethe best day. They are very knowledgeable about the area and planned us the perfect Saturday day trip! Highly recommend! Worth the price.

November 7th, over two months after the service we continue deal with this horrible experience…read more While we were looking for transportation, we went with this company based on the reviews. This is why we decided to share our honest experience. Of house, I honestly wish this never happens to anyone else. The owner claims I was refunded for the services, this is a lie, as of today, we've only been reimbursed $126 out of $1027.84 that we got charged. When we booked the service on May 31st, the quote provided was $681.40 Our travel was for a work event in Valle de Guadalupe. We were 3 women traveling there for the first time. Sept 2nd: At 5am we were picked in chulavista by an old black sub with dents in the outset, worn out seats, the leather had some cuts. . The driver, Johnny, was very unprofessional and loud. We asked him several times for quiet time since it was 5am but he kept being loud and talked about violence and home abuse. The travel time to our destination was between 75min-90 min. It took 3hrs! Double the time because he took us to a different place and went through the same caseta/ paying port 3 times. He refused to follow our directions and continue to drive opposite of what our google maps i ndicated, he was reckless and almost lost control of the car a couple of times in the curves. He finally accepted to follow our directions and we made it to the destination at 8am. We were concerned and scared. Shorty after we arrived, I got a call from All Access apologizing for the bad driver and they said ( without us asking) that they were going to send us another driver and car. In all honesty, I though the company was going to offer a partial reimbursement for the terrible service and horrible experience AND because we were left without the service 6hrs,To my surprise, we got charged an additional $472.44. I called the company immediately and they said that the charge was because I was not charged enough. I told them that the agreed price was $681.40 and the owner said that it was only a deposit. I told him I had paid in full and sent a copy of the invoice. We were afraid to be left there without transport. The second driver arrived close to 2pm. We were left without a driver and car for 6hrs!!! Octavio was very profesional and apologetic for our first driver. He arrived in a clean Mercedes van. We asked us to take us back to chulavista. During our drive back he offered to stop at a taco shop, we initially said no but he insisted because he felt bad we hadn't Eaten anything since 5am. We each had 3 tacos & 1 water. We offered to pay for his tacos too but he said it was taken care of by the company. The owner claims we were taken to a local restaurant and the bill was $90. Lie, we ate Tacos in TJ. When we arrived to chulavista, we tip Octavio 15% (in cash) of the original invoice. I tried calling the company several times to fix the extra charge. They had never replied or called back. I had no option but to ask my bank for help for the additional charge made without my approval or knowledge before it went through. -October 27th, I got charged again the full $472.44 for the reversal claim. The bank said that All Access claimed the charges were for two separate bookings. This is a lie. We only had one booking with them that included our Round trip from chulavista to cuatro cuartos and back. I tried calling All access again but it is clear to me that the owner has no intentions of solving this. At the end, the only thing list is money, it could have been so much worse due to the reckless driving of the first driver that almost got it into accidents a couple of times.

Really happy w/ this transportation service!!! Highly recommend to others! John is easy to work w/…read moreto get trips booked. He responds quickly and is professional. We have used the service twice now to go from SD to Ensenada as well as SD to Valle and both times it has been a seamless and very enjoyable trip!! I don't know that I would travel to Mexico any other way. We have had 2 different drivers, Octavio and Abel. Both of these drivers are excellent! They are personable, helpful, and go out of their way to make the trip awesome. They have good local recommendations and most recently on our trip back to SD, went out of their way to show us some great stops in TJ prior to crossing. The drivers really help make the trip fun and safe. Had we driven ourselves, we would have delays at the boarder, get in the wrong line, and not be privy to the local hot spots. Cars are nice SUV's that are clean, comfortable, and usually have a cold beverage waiting for us. Can't wait to book again. Thanks John, Octavio and Abel !