My brother took me to Rosarito, Mexico for a day trip when I was visiting him in San Diego via NYC. This place was so much fun and I'm glad it was on our itinerary. We sat by the window and enjoyed stunning ocean views. We ordered a bunch of items from the menu and our server was very honest that the portion sizes were large and that we might be going overboard. But, order like it was our last supper we did, and sure enough, the server was right. Portions were massive, drinks were delicious, food was great and picture perfect (see my pic of ceviche served in a pineapple), and most of all, the service was very welcoming and efficient. I'd definitely go back! read more

Villa Ortega's - Guac, chips, and ceviche served in a pineapple! - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Nuevo, BCN

Had to leave a review for the great food but especially for our waiter Crispín. He was extremely friendly, attentive, and very hard working. Tuve que dejar un comentario por la buena comida pero especialmente por nuestro camarero Crispín. Fue extremadamente amable, atento y muy trabajador. read more

Parking could be a bit better but to the food everything I always get is great there chips and salsa to the breads are a good snack before the food read more

Third time coming here. It's definitely a must if you're in the area. Great seafood, freshly baked breads and freshly made deserts. I would only recommend the seafood because the other dishes like filet mignon and chicken are just Ok. Bring cash because they do not take credit or debit. They should really change that. Otherwise it's a good place. read more

Best Margarita in Mexico hands down!!!! + best lobster with butter, best fish soup and what a view. This place kicks ass!!! read more

Villa Ortega's - Strawberry Margarita done the right way! - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Nuevo, BCN

Cash only! They accept US currency. Puerto Nuevo is known for their seafood. Lobsters were fresh, just wished I can take the butter UT didn't want to take a chance with my tummy issue. Lol. Good and fresh seafood but not something we don't have in Southern California. The 3 story awesome ocean view makes it much more enjoyable. Be careful of the uneven street roads. read more

Parking - Very limited parking in thia area. Location - A++ they have a great location with Amazing view of the beach and a huge restaurant with about 3 levels. Prices - Regular going rates but place is Cash Only. Food - Didn't try out the food only came for drinks and to check it out. Service - Its about a 4 star because some of the servers are always running around and looks like they dont know whats going on. Will definitely want to come back and have dinner with the sunset. read more

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CASH ONLY & accepts US currency (like most other Puerto Nuevo spots) I gave up going to my original Puerto Nuevo spot for Villa Ortega's. The other is still very good, still has a line everytime & have nothing against it. lol My sis first brought me here and after nearly a 3 hour drive it was nice to not have to search for parking. The restaurant has it's own valet parking lot! Enter to the right of the gigantic brass shark & propellor. Once in the driveway the restaurant entrance & kitchen is immediately to your right. The restaurant has 3 levels & all have an ocean view. High ceilings & open floor give a very spacious feel. Wood beams, rustic furniture & warm tones have a relaxing effect like you are some place familiar. I frequently see larger groups than ours, we are are usually 6-7 ppl. Staff has always been pleasant, accomodating, patient & fast. My dad hates going to restaurants & the last time I asked him to go I didn't have to twist his arm. lol Food has always been very good, never smelly! Favorites: -sweet rolls filled w cream cheese & jalapeño -Lobster -Fish -Shrimp stuffed chicken -Rice is perfectly fluffy -Whole beans in their soup (not refried) -Super soft & huge hand made flour tortillas Great for groups & families. WC: Stalls have full length doors, are spacious & clean. There is always an attendant present so it's always clean. Oh & there is a baby changing table in the ladies room! lol Prices here run slightly more but considering it includes valet parking it balances out. (When I parked at my other spot we would either pay to park in a lot or pay someone to watch our car lol) read more

Villa Ortega's - View from the street - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Nuevo, BCN

Ortega's is one of our standby favorites in Puerto Nuevo. The view of the coastline from their outdoor patio is beautiful and is the perfect setting for Mexican style Baja lobster , fresh fish, tacos, cold cerveza and Margaritas! Ortega's has instituted safety precautions in the new era of Covid 19, however the tables could use about another 2-3 feet of distancing. All of the staff wear face mask and there are hand sanitizer stations inside and outside the premises. The lobster here is delicious by the way. I like to order the medium size because they have more flavor than the large. Arrive early for the patio, around 11:00 am for lunch. Secure parking outside. read more

7/15/17 I really enjoyed this place. We beat the crowd again today for lunch. There was ample parking before the crowd came in. The dining area is huge, be selective and get yourself a good seat with a great view. I had the Mexican combo -carne Assad, cheese enchilada, child relleno with beans and rice. This was enough to feed a healthy Samoan boy like myself! My dear had the seafood combo-half lobster, shrimp and fish. That was just right and on point. The lobster was juicy, fish was fresh and shrimps were succulent. This was definitely the place to be. Great food and service was fast and attentive. The mariachi was great! It almost turned out afternoon into one of drinking and singing lol not that it's a bad thing but trying to enjoy all of Baja Califa and this was just a lunch stop. After eating we left our vehicle in the lot and took a walk to the surrounding shops. It's a nice stroll to check out the all the items in the stores. Eat some seafood, have a beer and be serenaded by some great musicians. Then walk it off and spend some more $$ in the shops. Enjoy the whole atmosphere. read more

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Where should you go when you want lobsters in Baja? Villa Ortega's in Puerto Nuevo! They have a private parking lot and a prime location spot with a million dollar view of the ocean. The whole lobster is the thing to get. We ordered one large lobster to share. What's unique about Puerto Nuevo-style lobster is that they first boil the lobster, then grill it. Along with the lobster, we had tortilla soup, Spanish rice, and beans. They also brought freshly made, warm sheet of tortilla that reminded me of lavash bread. Excellent! I've never had anything like it before. The unlimited warm dinner rolls stuffed with cream cheese chili peppers was so delicious. Dangerous if you're on a low-carb diet. You can't just have one! And that tortilla soup -- the best ever. The tortilla soups that they serve us here in the US cannot compare to this. The blended strawberry margarita was also the best I've had, unlike what I get in the States which usually tastes like artificial strawberry syrup. This one tasted of strawberry puree or fresh strawberries. I recommend you skip the indoor seating which was pretty much empty during our visit. Go to the lower level outdoor patio with the view of the ocean. Be generous and bring a $1 to tip the lady in the bathroom who will put liquid soap on your hand and give you a paper towel. Service was excellent as well. Overall, I was super impressed with this restaurant. My friend who is local says this is her favorite restaurant in Puerto Nuevo. read more

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*First notations* -As of writing this they do not accept credit or debit cards. -The Wifi code is in a small bucket at the front where the hostess hangsout. I had a great time at Villa Ortega in August 2016. They are located directly on the coastline, which means the view can be awesome. One landmark to use when finding them is to look for the shark. First thing that I noticed here is that the place is incredibly large and perfect if you're searching for a place for a large group. The other thing you'll notice is that Villa Ortega has a very attractive interior with a lot of lighter colored woods. I was impressed that the staff were able to keep up with my group of 40 deliver great service. They first brought out our drinks, rolls with butter in the middle and chips and salsa. Don't roll your eyes, but I ordered the carne asada dish, which was great. Yes, yes how can I come to a "lobster village" and not ordered something from the sea? I tried lobster from those sitting around me and it was delicious. My carne asada plate came with beans, a cheese quesadilla, rice and guacamole. All the food I tried was just great and I would return and order everything again. I had two different margaritas and they were delicious. The prices are what one would expect in a tourist area of Mexico. They are helpful to Americans in that they post the US prices on one side and the Mexico peso prices on the other. In conclusion, this is definitely a place to consider when coming to Puerto Nuevo and I will be returning. read more

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CASH ONLY - They do accept USD or Pesos and menu is in both English and Spanish. One of the fancier places to dine in Villa Ortega with a great view, so naturally we picked here. Don't get me wrong, the meal, service etc was great, but if I'm back in the area I'd definitely choose to eat elsewhere next time, as elsewhere = cheaper, and probably more delicious (in fact one spot not on the water had a line out the door the entire time we were in Puerto Nuevo). We were a little surprised there was no wait to dine outside on the patio (~6pm on a Saturday) but happily took our seats. Edwin P. and I immediately headed to the restrooms (it was a long drive) and returned to the table to find Jessica G. and Brad C. had already ordered us a round of margaritas!! Needless to say the day got blurrier after that and lots of street vendors were able to rip us off lol....these margaritas were damn strong! Chips, salsa and bread stuffed with jalapeno cream cheese were sent over to the table, and we quickly ordered some guac as well. The portion of guac was HUGE and really delicious though sadly we stopped getting chips brought to us and I didn't get to eat it all. Of course we all came for the lobster (except party pooper Gary G. lol) and we all went with the 1.25lb option which includes soup or salad and rice and refried beans. You should have seen the eyes at the table when the lobsters came out. Served whole, sliced down the middle, these things are beautiful and we got down to work. We all chose to skip dessert, somewhat because we were full, but mostly because time was running out and we needed to get some drunk shopping done before our bus left! If this is your first time in Puerto Nuevo I think this is a good spot, if you're on a tight budget, or looking to help out the underdog, dine somewhere else! read more

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Been coming to this location for about 8 years and it's always a nice vibe. Laid back and good food. Lobster prices now are not what they use to be, but you know, way better then any port along Southern California for your buck. Last time I was there I ordered the surf n turf, good size lobster tail with a large piece of carne asada, the carne asada is different then the one we are all use to having since it is tenderized. This meat is just fresher. The Papagayos are a little piece of food heaven, bacon wrapped around shrimp and cheese inside. Try them out, you will not regret it. Guacamole is pretty good as well. Tasty chips they offer just makes this appetizer dish even better. Ceviche is pretty good. They serve it in a half sliced pineapple. Beers are as cheap as they can be in a restaurant, $2-$3 per beer, I usually get a bucket. Service is as fast as possible. But just like any restaurant they want a fast turn around, they won't rush you but they will keep on asking if you need anything if you just ordered and drank and have been sitting there longer then you should. Plenty of parking. Looks like valet but they will only take your key if you park behind someone on the main lot. There are three levels of ocean view, top, middle where they have added some glass so people won't get cold since it may get a bit windy, and the lower portion where it's absolutely up close to seagulls & water. Check them out, they are the larger better looking place in town. Prices are the same at any lobster place, you have to remember that size matters in lobster. If you think you are getting a deal most likely you are getting a smaller tail. read more

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The view was a million dollar view. Guacamole was good. When we asked about the lobster our server said the only lobster they had was the jumbo for $40.00. When we didn't seem interested and ordered the steak and lobster, I guess they had medium after all. Basically, an upsale tactic. The lobster and steak were both over cooked. Way over cooked. With so many places to eat in Puerto Nuevo, I can't recommend coming here. We would only come back for a few beers and the view. Not the food. read more

Finally tried the infamous lobsters in Baja! This place came highly recommended by our hotel. It on the beac that overlooks the ocean with beautiful views and perfect for parties. We walked right in on a Friday night with the restaurant half empty. We got a great seat by the windows and were served promptly. For five girls we ordered guacamole, ceviche and three lobster specials (4 halves of lobster, rice, and beans). I think my most favorite was the shrimp ceviche out of what we ordered. I thought the lobsters were a little over cooked but still good nonetheless. Our bill after a few cocktails and dinner was around $26-$29 per person. Can't beat it! read more

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Favorite seafood food and service. Leave the restaurant always satisfied. I would come again. Most of the menu items are a must try!

The best lobsters ever. Ocean view and mariachi. perfect parking and easy access. We just drove for 40 min from San Diego to Puerto Nuevo. read more

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Beautiful view, good customer service, great margarita, music, food came fast but.... Lobster was just ok, not great, butter was... horrible, can't think of the reason...but I ate the lobster without it. BUTTER....it wasn't. Ruined the dish. read more

Great service and food!! Definitely recommend it! Fantastic ocean views. Friendly staff. read more

Villa Ortega's - Great food! Good service! Yum! - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Nuevo, BCN

Great food you'll not be disappointed!! CASH only! Pricey but so worth it! Great services will come again! read more

Lobster and a great view!!! That is probably the best way to highlight the experience at this restaurant. This place is the best spot to have some lobster in Puerto Nuevo. We sat outside so we had a beautiful view of the beach at sunset while we listened to live mariachi! The drive down from the US border is about 30 minutes and totally worth it. What is great is that not only is the ambience and food great but the prices are totally reasonable. Oh and the tortillas, the tortillas!!!!! They hand make enormous flour tortillas! If I am ever down in that area I would not hesitate to stop by for some dinner. I docked them 1 star due to the service. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great. read more

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A staple to try in Lobster Town. While one of the more expensive places you'll find in this lobster village, the views and cleanliness are not to be beat. Always a great experience and the cheese rolls are bomb. You must have the lobster here and the complimentary soup is always heavenly. Beware of the mariachis... Aggressive like coke dealers. read more

First time here and it wasnt too bad! They bring you chips, salsas, and some rolls stuffed with cream cheese and jalepenos. Those rolls were really good! And they were hot! There were 2 salsas, both really tasty! Also we got little cups of maybe a queso dip? They start you off with some greasy tortilla soup but damn it was so good!!!! We had a party of 4, which was my buddy and I plus my Dad and stepmom. For 4 plates, 3 sodas, and 1 bottle of water it came out to $71 usd. 2 of the plates were combos which each included: a chile relleno, an enchilada, a steak, a quesadilla, guacamole, a tostada filled with beans, and more rice and beans on the table. My buddy got a plate with lobster and steak, and it also had a baked potato and a ton of guac. I had the smallest plate, and it was the "scampi-style shrimp," which came with rice, veggies, and mashed potatoes...the veggies were hardly there. CASH ONLY. We shouldve checked beforehand. CASH ONLY CASH ONLY CASH ONLY! read more

Villa Ortega's - Scampi style shrimp. Wish there were more veggies. - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Nuevo, BCN

Very nice spot with great views. Food was excellent had the shrimp fajitas and agua chili verde. They do not take credit cards but ATM conveniently outside right before restaurant. Will definitely be back. read more

Lobster lobster lobster. I'd never heard of Puerto Nuevo before coming with a group of friends, but I'm definitely coming back. The town is known for serving delicious lobster and Villa Ortega's is known for having the best view of the beach and being the most expensive. Being the tourists that we were, we wanted the view: it was worth it. The food was incredible!!! The chips and salsa were so fresh and the tortilla soup that came before our entrees mindblowingly good. We also ordered guac and ceviche, both of which did not disappoint, though to be fair, I expected something more amazing out of the guac. I guess I've just been lucky to have good guac in the US! When we picked out our lobsters, we thought we were getting one lobster each, but no, we each had 3 or 4 lobsters, amazing. And on the side, we got delicious rice and beans and massive tortillas bigger than your face. Those tortillas really were something magical. Thin, fresh, light corn flavor, hot, delicious, unlike any other tortilla I'd ever experienced before. The lobster was obviously wonderful--fresh, meaty, and nicely grilled and seasoned--but I think I was most impressed by the tortilla soup and giant tortillas. Drinks here are strong and good: get the pina colada. The meal ended up costing us $50 each, which was worth it for the hours of pure gluttony and happiness. My only regret? Not being able to finish my tortilla! read more

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Don't bother! went to this restaurant, to have the "authentic" spiny lobsters, that this area of Mexico was known for! (trying to relive our past) Although, they assured us that is what we were getting, it was definitely not! My husband and myself are very familiar with the species and were very disappointed in the previously frozen warm water lobster tail, they now serve! Yuck! We also, ordered the Chili Relleno, which was equally as bad! We will not be back read more

First off we got here by taxi.. It was THE most entertaining ride ever!! His name is Jimmy! Apparently everyone knows him in town! It was hilarious! He sang and had stories.. Told us where to go. He actually recommended another place but we had always wanted to try this one.. He's the one who got us our epic table!! It was crazy! He picked us up as well and got us all back to the hotel after we did a little shopping!! We had the best lunch here! We were seated all the way down on the last patio overlooking the ocean .. It was actually hanging over the ocean and you can see the waves crashing through the planks in the floor! Super good food. A little pricy but worth the experience. There were mariachi bands singing and it totally set the tone for our visit to Baja!! Viva Mexico!! We had ceviche, shrimp cocktail, guacamole and of course we had to get some lobster!! It was all very tasty! Great presentation as well. Tons of staff and if you have to use the restroom bring a couple buck because they have a person in there. read more

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Best spot in Rosarito. The food is delicious. A little bit of a wait but we'll worth it.

Located in what's known as Lobster Village - and the name did not disappoint. The margaritas were fresh and delicious, the bread was great, the tortilla soup was extra special, and the main event: lobster and grilled shrimp. Done up Porto Nuevo style, the lobster was fresh, juicy, and cooked to perfection. The shrimp were great the very good sized. Service is very attentive and friendly. We dined outside on the patio overlooking the ocean and had a fantastic time. We are considering returning on our way back up the coast! read more

Puerto Nuevo hosts a number of lobster places. They are all good and all moderately priced. This place is the original and the biggest and though, I would love to share a tiny secret lobster spot off the beaten path, this place is the place. The patio has a gorgeous view that makes you want to buy a bottle of wine instead of a glass, eat lobster to your heart's content and thank God for being alive. Careful with the margaritas. I had 2 and nearly went blind (not really, but I got really drunk--was or moonshine?). Tortillas the size of the moon! read more

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Great food, specially loved the grilled & scampi octopus, very tender & delicious! Relaxing ambiance & great service! read more

Villa Ortega's Mexico: Baja: Puerta Nueva 7pm Saturday 16th January 2016 Four Stars Everybody was suppose to meet at Ortega's but apparently there are multiples. The place was fun but a bit more touristy for my tastes. The staff was friendly and spoke English for those who couldn't speak Spanish. The tortilla soup was enjoyably warm and spicy. I ordered a large lobster which was $20 and felt more like an American pricing scheme. It did include communal rice, beans and the biggest, most delicious flour tortillas. I asked for a churro but they had no idea what I wanted. Luckily, there was a lady selling a whole bag of them for $2 at the Mexico-American Border. read more

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You know that one spot all the way down the hill? The expensive one? Yeah it's this one. We decided to give it a try, we drove in this time and they had their own parking lot and attendant. HUGE restaurant!! Many areas to just hang out and dine in! Workers are friendly, understand English and know how to cook a lobster. They have SMALL, medium large and XL lobsters and when i tried to order a large they said they've only had smalls! So has to order 2 smalls. They did however come out with a 95$ lobster if I wanted it! No thanks! read more

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You cannot beat ~$20 Lobster surf and turf. Really you cannot. Its worth the drive, the beautiful views and driving right by the Big Jesus statue enroute to this place. Ok so the lobster was big and good, I made the mistake of ordering the wrong beef. I meant to order the asada but ordered the one with peppers and onions which turned out to not be asada but that was completely my fault. It was never sold as such and I shouldve read thoroughly. It wasnt bad but it wasnt totally great either. Their handmade flour tortillas are the thinnest and largest I have ever seen and I still think about them to this day. Its been almost a month. I want them but I live in Texas so its a bit of a drive. =/ They have private parking with attendants. Service was great! The drinks are STRONG! Have I mentioned the views? You cant beat it. Good times were had by all. read more

Villa Ortega's - Villa Ortegas Lobsters - medium - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Nuevo, BCN

Meh X 8 (# of people in our party). You are paying for the views, which are indeed amazing. The food was SO bad - "filet mignon" was a slab of raw stringy meat, lobster was dry and "unremarkable". Ordered flan for desert and it was spongy and so non-custard like. Anyway, it's a cash-only operation - probably because they don't want you to dispute the meal with your credit card company. So many other options, not sure why so many people make the trek to this wannabe lobsterville. All of that being said, if you love tortillas, you'll be in heaven. read more

Is there a better word for WOW!? For now I will use WOW! They treat you like royalty which is perfect because they serve up a feast! I got the papagayo shrimp, which is a bacon wrapped shrimp that looks like a cocoon and is OVERLY STUFFED with lobster and marlin, served with rice, veggies, mashed potatoes and a little cup of some clam chowder look a like dipping sauce... one bite of this and it is a trip to heaven: super crunchy bacon, tender shrimp with flavorful sweet lobster and flaky marlin is a party in your mouth,! You'll be driving home drooling over of this! I would rave about everyone else's entrée, but I didn't get to try any and everyone seemed extremely satisfied. The quantity and quality of food is worth every penny and every mile! To accompany my meal I ordered a margarita... can I tell you: ONE OF THE, if not THE BEST margarita I have ever had. ! Loaded, clean and just the right amount of salty! I had two and a half and I definitely needed a designated driver. To share they bring you cheese/jalapeno rolls topped with crunchy sesame seeds, beautifully yellow tortilla chips, a bowl of beans, a bowl of red rice and flour tortillas the size of a bosu ball (NOT KIDDING)! You also get a delicious tortilla soup with avocado. Of course I cannot forget to mention the view, THE VIEW we had was to die for! We caught part of the sunset and it was breathtaking. I can't wait to come back for more. See you soon Puerto Nuevo and Villa Ortega! Muchas gracias! read more

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A bit touristy, but still a great deal. Lobster, shrimp, and fish combo ($22) was excellent. Great view from outdoor patio. I'd definitely come back next time I'm here. read more

Villa Ortega's - Seafood combo with lobster, shrimp, and fish. Excellent! - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Nuevo, BCN

The view is beautiful if you decide to be seated outdoors. Their tall glass allows a comfortable experience rain or shine. The food is delicious I love their coctel and love the large tortillas de harina! Tried the coconut shrimp and I will have that again next time. I've also ordered the guacamole and it's always made with good quality/ fresh avocados. Service is always great, very friendly and accommodating. read more

Lobster was perfect and the tortillas were bigger then my scarf! So good I highly recommend read more

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