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Porfirio was very professional and gave great advice to all diners. Food was amazing This is not our first time in this beautiful restaurant, food quality and variety is very consistent; added to this, we were seating next to a large window and enjoyed a mesmerizing ocean view! The ceviche trio, grilled octopus, Topolobampo fish fillet with shrimps and multiple savory tacos were very well seasoned and tasty Kudos to management, chefs, and Mr Porfirio
Beautiful views of the ocean and sunsets. Gravel parking lot - careful if you have heels. The food has been great. If you desire sea food with a couple options. This is your place. This is not a steak house - but they do offer some options. They do great sea food here. The grilled octopus didn't disappoint . The oysters were HUGE that day. Ridiculously HUGE! If you are indifferent to oysters don't order. The oysters are only for "oyster fans". The waiters are great and even the assistant staff were very attentive. This is one of our favorite sea food spots in Baja. This is not super inexpensive but you get good value and still spend less than you'd pay in California, USA .
This is truly a diamond in the rough! You drive into a quaint homey feel parking lot with a facade of a simply quaint restaurant front. You walk through the gates and are amazed by a majestic cactus in a lighted courtyard. As you enter the restaurant, a modern spacious beautiful 360 glass view restaurant opens up to a view of the ocean! Completely breathtaking! You are immediately greeted by the host or hostess. I would definitely recommend calling for a reservation if you have a larger party. We had reservations for 12 people and they seated us in the corner with an amazing view of the ocean. We had plenty of room from other tables and each other. Our original waiter maybe seemed a little overwhelmed? You wasn't very pleasant and really did not smile at all. It made us feel actually bad for being such a big party and ordering. He was also looking at other things while we were trying to order with him. However, we ended up getting assistance from another team member that helped take our orders when things started coming out incorrectly. I would say the service would have gotten a 4.5 but we would say it's probably between a 3.75 and a four. This is because of how our original waiter had treated us and also we had to ask for our food to be recooked twice We ordered adult sodas, virgin mixed drinks, appetizers, seafood, steaks and sashimi plates. I would say the dishes had an amazing taste. The seasoning was great! The only dishes that we had to send back more than once were the ribeye steaks. We had asked for all of them to be medium rare but they came out well done the first time and then medium the second time. The flavoring was great but the texture was not what we had ordered. We ended up keeping the steaks the second time because everybody was starving, since it took them over 40 minutes to bring them out again. Everybody else was pretty much done with their meals. Here are just some ratings of our meals out of a 5 rating: Ribeye steaks 3.5 Great flavor but the requested temperature was never cooked correctly. Lobster 3.5 Great flavor but it was undercooked in the middle and very dry on the edges. I ordered it Puerto Nueva (fried) style but it came out regularly grilled. Sashimi 4.5 The sashimi was fresh and cut perfectly. The taste was very clean and buttery. Campechana 4.5 We had ordered a small and it was still a great large portion. The flavor was great and the seafood was fresh. It was just a little too watery. Octopus 5 This has been the best octopus at the group had tasted. It was perfectly grilled and tender. The seasoning was awesome and it was not overpowering. Shrimp and chicken fettuccine 5 The kids absolutely loved the fettuccine dishes! It was not water at all and the creamy texture was perfect. The shrimp and chicken were tender and it had a lot of flavor. This was probably one of the most amazing pasta dishes that we had in Baja. Spicy shrimp taco 5 This was definitely one of the winners. We can't even explain the flavoring but it was the perfect balance of sweet tangy and spicy! There were plenty of shrimp and the right amount of flavoring. This is one restaurant that we will definitely come again. If you are in the area we definitely would recommend you trying it out. You will not regret it!
Such a shame their service sucks, or hopefully it was a one off. Came here bc of the stellar reviews from Yelp but I was let down. Came without out reservation, which they said was not a problem, and it wasn't till it was. Was promptly sat down, few moments later we were brought chips and salsa and I advised the busboy we were ready to order. He said he would send the waiter right over. Wrong. 20 minutes had passed by when I noticed, so it was more than that. I went to talk to the manager and he took our order then and there. 5 minutes later our actual waiter came and apologized and said he didn't know that no one was serving us even though there were only two tables in our corner and he made multiple eye contacts with out engaging us. The food was actually really good, I just wish I could have enjoyed it more, but service is big for me and they ruined my experience.
Ambiance is lovely, clean and with an ocean view, complete with the sound of the surf. Service was excellent by all. Food was delicious: Oysters Rockefeller had a sweeter taste than East Coast oysters, still tasty Whole Red Snapper was delicious and for two was a ton of fish Grilled octopus had a nice smokey flavor. All in all, a great restaurant.
Some of the Best Unique Seafood in Ensenada The food at this place was very delicious, a must stop if you're visiting or live in Ensenada. It's a beautiful hidden gem you don't want to miss out on! :) These are some of the dishes my family members got - Rockerfeller Oysters 10/10 * Cooked oysters with a sauce that taste like Alfredo with cheese on top * Not very filling but delicious - Shrimps in the Shell 10/10 * Food came served in shells * The shrimp had a very creative take and was sweet * The tamarindo sauce taste a bit like bbq super yummy - Horchata 10/10 - Agua de Cucumber 10/10 - Lemonade 10/10 - Capuchin 10/10 - Complementary bread & tortilla chips w/ salsa 10/10 No complaints at all on any dish! This place was amazing and like no other. The view is amazing from any table you sit at. The place has hip to ceiling windows all around which provides a beautiful view of the ocean. I would recommend getting a table close to the window to enjoy the beautiful view of the ocean. You can hear the ocean waves crash upon the rocks on shore. They play good music as well creating an amazing ambiance. The servers were amazing at their job, they were very attentive and made sure plates were picked up in a timely manner. The food did not take long to come out and everything tasted to perfection. At the end they provide a free little shot glass of cafe con kahlua. Can't wait to come back! Total for 6 plates, 6 drinks = around $160
Absolutely delicious! Me and my husband decided to stop by for dinner and it did not disappoint. The service was great, they were all super nice, helpful and funny. The views were amazing. The drinks were SOOO DELICIOUS. I got the pineapple & guava margarita and it was SOO good. My husband got the fried fish and it was a 10/10. I got the grilled salmon and it was super delicious as well. The price was very worth it, even though it wasn't as expensive as we though it was going to be.
19 days ago
The food and service here are exceptional, along with the view. I am a bit of a margarita snob, and the margarita is one of the best I've ever had. The coconut shrimp is the best I've ever had. read more
Amazing good! Spectacular panoramic ocean view from every seat but make a reservation for a window seat. Excellent service, gorgeous decor. Wheel chair accessible. 5 star! we will be back! New favorite place to eat in Mexico! The best of Ensenada! Salad are huge! Perfect to share! The shrimp ceviche was guest I have ever had! Seriously Order it and thank me later. It had a little heat to super flavorful! The filet medallions were generous. Mine was cooked perfectly medium rare. They are served either a super hot griddle if you want to cook it more or heat each piece more so order it less cooked than normal so you can use the griddle. They do Argentinian steaks I will try the Prime Rib next time! Aldair was our server he was super attentive getting us everything we needed quickly. Very friendly and spoke English. Menus in English and Spanish. Plenty of safe parking. High-end decor. They take credit cards. Go a little before sunset so you get the best golden hour photos! read more
Food: Very fresh!! 3 Sauce Fish Fillet: Filled with marlin, shrimps, with culichi sauce, cheese sauce, and chipotle sauce with grilled potatoes. Delicious and very filling! Oyster Rockefeller: baked to perfection! Marinated Grilled Octopus: Crispy, marinated in prepared soy, fresh and balsamic salad. Best octopus I've had! Tuna tartar: generous portion! Service: Porfirio was very attentive, friendly, and helpful! Excellent service! Ambiance: beautiful view of the ocean! read more
Whenever we're in Ensenada we always have dinner here. The views are impressive. The fish is fresh and they have the best Oysters Rockefeller. It's fairly popular so be sure to get there early you won't be disappointed and the service is always great. read more
Superb service. The food was delicious. Ordered red snapper, oysters and ceviche. I would come here again. Good for a date, parties and celebrations. Lots of parking. Good location. Check times. Closes early during the weekday. read more
1 year ago
La comida estuvo excelente, y el servicio inmejorable. Estacionamiento valet muy accesible y las vistas al may están hermosas! The food was delicious and the service was fantastic. Valet parking was very accessible, and the beachfront views are amazing! Must try in Ensenada. read more
9 months ago
Porfirio was very professional and gave great advice to all diners. Food was amazing This is not our first time in this beautiful restaurant, food quality and variety is very consistent; added to this, we were seating next to a large window and enjoyed a mesmerizing ocean view! The ceviche trio, grilled octopus, Topolobampo fish fillet with shrimps and multiple savory tacos were very well seasoned and tasty Kudos to management, chefs, and Mr Porfirio read more
Beautiful views of the ocean and sunsets. Gravel parking lot - careful if you have heels. The food has been great. If you desire sea food with a couple options. This is your place. This is not a steak house - but they do offer some options. They do great sea food here. The grilled octopus didn't disappoint . The oysters were HUGE that day. Ridiculously HUGE! If you are indifferent to oysters don't order. The oysters are only for "oyster fans". The waiters are great and even the assistant staff were very attentive. This is one of our favorite sea food spots in Baja. This is not super inexpensive but you get good value and still spend less than you'd pay in California, USA . read more
2 months ago
2 years ago
This is truly a diamond in the rough! You drive into a quaint homey feel parking lot with a facade of a simply quaint restaurant front. You walk through the gates and are amazed by a majestic cactus in a lighted courtyard. As you enter the restaurant, a modern spacious beautiful 360 glass view restaurant opens up to a view of the ocean! Completely breathtaking! You are immediately greeted by the host or hostess. I would definitely recommend calling for a reservation if you have a larger party. We had reservations for 12 people and they seated us in the corner with an amazing view of the ocean. We had plenty of room from other tables and each other. Our original waiter maybe seemed a little overwhelmed? You wasn't very pleasant and really did not smile at all. It made us feel actually bad for being such a big party and ordering. He was also looking at other things while we were trying to order with him. However, we ended up getting assistance from another team member that helped take our orders when things started coming out incorrectly. I would say the service would have gotten a 4.5 but we would say it's probably between a 3.75 and a four. This is because of how our original waiter had treated us and also we had to ask for our food to be recooked twice We ordered adult sodas, virgin mixed drinks, appetizers, seafood, steaks and sashimi plates. I would say the dishes had an amazing taste. The seasoning was great! The only dishes that we had to send back more than once were the ribeye steaks. We had asked for all of them to be medium rare but they came out well done the first time and then medium the second time. The flavoring was great but the texture was not what we had ordered. We ended up keeping the steaks the second time because everybody was starving, since it took them over 40 minutes to bring them out again. Everybody else was pretty much done with their meals. Here are just some ratings of our meals out of a 5 rating: Ribeye steaks 3.5 Great flavor but the requested temperature was never cooked correctly. Lobster 3.5 Great flavor but it was undercooked in the middle and very dry on the edges. I ordered it Puerto Nueva (fried) style but it came out regularly grilled. Sashimi 4.5 The sashimi was fresh and cut perfectly. The taste was very clean and buttery. Campechana 4.5 We had ordered a small and it was still a great large portion. The flavor was great and the seafood was fresh. It was just a little too watery. Octopus 5 This has been the best octopus at the group had tasted. It was perfectly grilled and tender. The seasoning was awesome and it was not overpowering. Shrimp and chicken fettuccine 5 The kids absolutely loved the fettuccine dishes! It was not water at all and the creamy texture was perfect. The shrimp and chicken were tender and it had a lot of flavor. This was probably one of the most amazing pasta dishes that we had in Baja. Spicy shrimp taco 5 This was definitely one of the winners. We can't even explain the flavoring but it was the perfect balance of sweet tangy and spicy! There were plenty of shrimp and the right amount of flavoring. This is one restaurant that we will definitely come again. If you are in the area we definitely would recommend you trying it out. You will not regret it! read more
1 year ago
Great seafood with amazing views. We enjoyed the tuna tartar and ceviche. Short uber/taxi ride from the cruise terminal. Service was very good and the staff was friendly. This is worth making plans to visit. read more
5 months ago
Such a shame their service sucks, or hopefully it was a one off. Came here bc of the stellar reviews from Yelp but I was let down. Came without out reservation, which they said was not a problem, and it wasn't till it was. Was promptly sat down, few moments later we were brought chips and salsa and I advised the busboy we were ready to order. He said he would send the waiter right over. Wrong. 20 minutes had passed by when I noticed, so it was more than that. I went to talk to the manager and he took our order then and there. 5 minutes later our actual waiter came and apologized and said he didn't know that no one was serving us even though there were only two tables in our corner and he made multiple eye contacts with out engaging us. The food was actually really good, I just wish I could have enjoyed it more, but service is big for me and they ruined my experience. read more
2 years ago
5/5 service. Nice servers. 5/5 food. Get the flamed octupus and the fried whole fish. The guava cheesecake is amazing. Light fluffy and not sweet. Get the shrimp ceviche 5/5 atmosphere. Overlooking the ocean. To die for. Music. Bookmarked. Great gem. read more
Ambiance is lovely, clean and with an ocean view, complete with the sound of the surf. Service was excellent by all. Food was delicious: Oysters Rockefeller had a sweeter taste than East Coast oysters, still tasty Whole Red Snapper was delicious and for two was a ton of fish Grilled octopus had a nice smokey flavor. All in all, a great restaurant. read more
3 years ago
Some of the Best Unique Seafood in Ensenada The food at this place was very delicious, a must stop if you're visiting or live in Ensenada. It's a beautiful hidden gem you don't want to miss out on! :) These are some of the dishes my family members got - Rockerfeller Oysters 10/10 * Cooked oysters with a sauce that taste like Alfredo with cheese on top * Not very filling but delicious - Shrimps in the Shell 10/10 * Food came served in shells * The shrimp had a very creative take and was sweet * The tamarindo sauce taste a bit like bbq super yummy - Horchata 10/10 - Agua de Cucumber 10/10 - Lemonade 10/10 - Capuchin 10/10 - Complementary bread & tortilla chips w/ salsa 10/10 No complaints at all on any dish! This place was amazing and like no other. The view is amazing from any table you sit at. The place has hip to ceiling windows all around which provides a beautiful view of the ocean. I would recommend getting a table close to the window to enjoy the beautiful view of the ocean. You can hear the ocean waves crash upon the rocks on shore. They play good music as well creating an amazing ambiance. The servers were amazing at their job, they were very attentive and made sure plates were picked up in a timely manner. The food did not take long to come out and everything tasted to perfection. At the end they provide a free little shot glass of cafe con kahlua. Can't wait to come back! Total for 6 plates, 6 drinks = around $160 read more
1 year ago
Oh heavens, the food! Then add the amazing service and this is a Must Visit. Everything we tried was exceptional. read more
2 years ago
Absolutely delicious! Me and my husband decided to stop by for dinner and it did not disappoint. The service was great, they were all super nice, helpful and funny. The views were amazing. The drinks were SOOO DELICIOUS. I got the pineapple & guava margarita and it was SOO good. My husband got the fried fish and it was a 10/10. I got the grilled salmon and it was super delicious as well. The price was very worth it, even though it wasn't as expensive as we though it was going to be. read more
2 years ago
This is our go to place for any family celebration we recently visited for my birthday and had a wonderful experience. food is great, prices are reasonable for the Ocean view restaurant that it is. They have a really cool surprise when you have a birthday cake as part of your meal. The service is top-notch. read more
2 years ago
Amazing food. Great ambience and good service. Margaritas are very good too. Highly recommended. read more
2 years ago
Villa Marina has excellent food, views, ambience, service, drinks and the Corn Cake Soufflé to DIE for!! Now that Ensenada is a food and winery destination it is easy to find great food everywhere, but this is a standout! read more
This was by far the best Mexican/seafood I have EVER had! I cannot recommend this place more. We stopped for lunch on our way to Valle because we saw it had good reviews. There is sadly no outdoor seating but there are huge windows with a beautiful view. We ordered a variety of the tacos and the tuna tartare. Everything was cooked to perfection and the flavors were amazing. I would 100% come back down the coast just to have those shrimp tacos again. On top of the amazing food, the service was excellent. 10/10 star read more
2 years ago
Beautiful dining experience! Exceeded expectations. Highly recommend the Baja Loin, Flambé Ribeye and Octopus Appetizer. Service was excellent as well. I used to work in Fine Dining and I was very pleased with the Server's attention to detail. read more
1 year ago
Keep it up great place service to food Recommend trying every desert super deli & the food spectacular. Love the cucumber water recommend. Ambience is great! perfect view to the ocean read more
3 years ago
Good vibes. Good ambiance. Good service. Magnificent! 10 min away from papas n beer. Would come back here. read more
Walking into the restaurant you are hit with the beautiful view of the ocean. The walls are lined with large glass to let you look on the horizon. They give you the option of a spanish vs english menu and the servers were wonderful. The food itself was amazing. My favorite was the three types of oysters. I'm not sure what any of them were called but they were red, green, and black. All of them were excellent and extremely fresh. Every dish we ordered was packed with flavor, but still showcased the seafood itself. They also gave my dad a free birthday slice of cake and sang for him. They're wonderful singers!! I would definitely recommend coming here if you are in ensenada!! read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Came here for our anniversary dinner which was nothing short of Amazing. Combination appetizer and pulpo al la parrilla was delicious. Will definitely be back. read more
3 years ago
Decided to stop by here on our way to Ensenada, they were just opening so there was no wait time. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We were sat by a beach side window, beautiful views all around. The drinks were delicious, can't say enough about the food. The serving sizes were great ! I would definitely come back , if you are looking for a little pit stop along the way , this is it! read more
4 years ago
The food, the view, the service, everything was amazing!! It was my birthday and we arrived about 10 minutes before the kitchen was closed, they were still kind enough to take our order and seat us right next to the view of the ocean! We tried the grilled octopus, tuna tartar, Caesar salad, and oysters. Everything tasted fresh and delicious, I couldn't believe how amazing the octopus was, that was my favorite, and not chewy at all! They also surprised me with a birthday cake and singing from the waiters, and it was so sweet! I would highly recommend this place, will definitely come again!! read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
This was a delicious meal In a beautiful setting. Excellent customer service, outstanding meal. There were 4 of us, we arrived around 6:30 on a Monday night, no wait. Definitely want to go back. We had two different ceviche (the special with octopus, scallops and fish-it was spicy and delicious), another fish ceviche (special was better), tuna tartare and a whole fish. The ceviches and tuna were great but The fish was star of the show!! We left full and content. Want to go back with the family read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
3 years ago
Beautiful Views and Delicious Food. Highly recommend and look forward to returning on the next visit. Maybe my new favorite in Ensenada. read more
3 years ago
Amazing view, tasty food, great service.. This place has it all. The food serving is very generous, the waiters are very nice. I am glad that we decided to explore the neighboring restaurants other than eating at the place where we were staying. Oh BTW, you can also hear the ocean from your table just enough to add some touch to your experience. read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
Great food high quality food for good price points. The staff were very welcoming helped with ordering and had great conversation. The view of the ocean is unbeatable in the area! read more
2 years ago
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