I love coming to Puerto Nuevo for lobster! This was a really beautiful restaurant on the beach so the view is amazing. The bummer was that they only had small lobsters available. But hey it was perfectly sized and cooked well. Service was great and really close to our villa read more

the lobster meal was great. tortillas were huge! definitely will be back again.

Amazing view !!! Great service, very attentive and the seafood is limitless. I enjoyed the lobster and seafood combo. The tortillas are HUGE and HOMEMADE :) read more

Margaritas where excellent the lobster could have had more flavor. The house chicken dish was the winner.

This was my 4th time in Puerto Nuevo, each time we have ate at different restaurants... My personal opinion, every restaurant I have been to has been in on it...they have like an oath they all pledged... aside from parking being a small issue a couple of times having to park in the lots and having to walk to the restaurant, no other complaints on my part.... Service, quality of food, portion sizes to name a few have been beyond excellent... Price has also been very reasonable, although Credit Cards are not accepted, their exchange rate is great, today it was 19.50 x $1....at the border I think it was like 17.80....Good thing I brought cash... read more

The only horrible meal I ever had in Mexico and I've visited Mexico about 40 times. Stale old lobster---inedible! Cold hard shrimp. Terrible meal. Nice waiter who didn't charge us for our meals and said there was "a problem with the kitchen." Don't go! read more

Let me start off by saying I used to love this place , I love the view the food the music everything was great. But today I experienced the opposite of what i am used to It took like 15 min for any one to hand me a menu , after I got the menu it took another 15 min to place a drink order . My table had 5 people when they brought the cheese rolls they brought 4 rolls , then we ordered coffee for my mom they brought her decaf cold. When we finally got our food not to mention that two tables next too us that sat after us got serve first , The was COLD the tortilla looked like it sat outside for a long time we had to ask our server to get us new warm tortillas then we never received hot sauce after we asked twice . Never got checked on for refills or to see if everything was fine . I was ver upset except a way different experience after driving 3 hrs paying toll roads and waiting forever. It's sad that after years of coming here I won't be coming here no more . read more

Stopped by for a quick lobster lunch while on a fishing trip in Mexico, ordered the small lobster since that's the only size they had at the time, was immediately served their house tortilla soup which is like no other so good, only complaint was lobster had sand in it, nonetheless I got my fill of the lobster I was able to eat and the endless amounts or homemade tortillas and rice and beans, will continue to dine here read more

Great portions and great hospitality. The beans are made the old fashioned way (with lard) and are incredibly flavorful. The prices are cheap and the facility is clean. Great ocean view! read more

I wouldn't go back other than to have a drink by one of the windows (because of the views). The place is neat and clean. I don't know if the server we had was trying to be polite or was just plain rude! So I had a fish fillet, so did my husband and my friend had the lobster and beef combo. The food tasted fine but I've had better for cheaper! I asked for some Fish ceviche as an appetizer, the server "warned" me about the ceviche being mostly raw with just a dash of lemon! I thanked the server for the warning( I opted out since I wasn't gonna risk catching a bug on my vacay!) my husband asked if there is a way to modify his order and just throw in some French fries (not on the menu!) The server never went to ask the kitchen if it was possible to make some he just flat out said "No" then the food comes out my plate and the husband's plate looked almost empty (I wish I had taken a pic!) garnished with some Old looking pieces of something green, raw cauliflower, carrot sticks and parsley... (who in the world eats that? ) Any way that was over looked. And to finish off my friend asked for one extra tortilla when we asked for To Go boxes as half of her plate was still untouched and she had shared the tortillas with us as we thought the tortillas came for everyone. Well the server again just flat out said "No" and I even asked him if they would do it if we paid for the extra tortilla and he again said "No" claiming that tortillas had to be eaten there with the meal! (I wasn't trying to get free stuff they could have charged me for it). None the less like said before no more food for me from this place if I'm having a server with such an attitude maybe he was unhappy that we looked like tourist but spoke perfect Spanish and he couldn't trick us into consuming more. ‍ read more

Great ambiance, mariachis playing and ocean views, can't beat this place for it's surroundings. Try their crab stuffed bacon wrapped shrimp. It's insane. read more

Restaurant was nice for the view and ambiance. Food presentation was good too. Of course, they were out of medium lobster, but i think overall it was a good fun experience. Havent tried any of the other restaurants there but would rather go with ambiance when in Mexico with a big group... read more

Went there multiple times for lunch when we lived in Chula Vista. 25-30 minutes drive from the US border. Amazing ocean views, delicious food and great value for your money. We would enter through the San Ysidro border and come back through Otay Mesa because of shorter lines at the border. We took our friends along on a couple of occasions and they loved the experience. read more

Try the bacon wrapped shrimp...you won't be disappointed! This is our FAVORITE lobster spot in Puerto Nuevo.

Great food...horrible service. The hostess is the worst- can't even smile and welcome.

If you can get to this place, do it!!!! Never had anything I didn't like! I can be here for hours eating, drinking and listening to mariachi!! Love love love! and the view is spectacular!! Best down south! Super cheap compared to our USD prices! read more

Amazing views with great food. My fiance and I went for lunch while on vacation and absolutely loved it, of course we had to try the lobster and it did not disappoint! read more

This place is so yummy. The food rocks and the service was great. We had lobster and guac with chips. I would go again!

Came back a year later for more. Our party of 20 enjoyed every single dish! First off, The comp jalapeno cheese buns are amazing! Second, the sample comp lobster bisque was pretty good, new this visit, a nice touch..wish it came in a glass cup instead of a plastic shot cup. The comp tortilla chips and salsas were perfect. All dishes ordered and cooked to perfection. We will be back, our fave PV spot for sure. The service was excellent this time around. read more

The food was good. But. I was really angry that they over charged me. I ordered the lobster thermidor and was told it was $22. But when. I got the bill it said $37. I asked why and they told me it was the jumbo lobster. I told them that the waiter said it was $22 and was never told it was the jumbo lobster. I asked to speak to the manger and he refused to compromise or correct the bill. The waiter also tried giving. me this bogus answer and tried telling the jumbo was all tbey had.. I the manager was willing to compromise o. the bill I would have understood. This seemed like larceny im my mind. read more

Very disappointed they charge you for the medium lobster but they gave you a very small one, is a rip off

This place is totally hyped. And the crowds waiting to get in reflects this... its a huge, massive complex with several terraces, and a huge main dining area. Think noisy, loud crowded cafeteria... this is it. This place is geared toward one thing - feeding the masses. They seem to have a well oiled system in place - staff with walkie talkies, a slew of bussers, efficient waiters, relatively quick food service. The food was good I'll give them that. But the terrace we were seated at used those ugly folding tables - 2 pushed together to accommodate our party. I mean, c'mon. Can't you find better tables? And the dishware, not to be picky, but I'll be picky. Its ugly. The bathroom was prettier than our dining area. The view was nice though. I'll give them that too. Free valet parking. The tortillas were amazing. read more

Wow! where do I start? This place is really Over Rated! (There are plenty of Other places here that are a better value and treat You great!) I 1st came here 15 or so years ago and They were great then! Now They Rush You while Your Eating,Let Several groups of Mariachis come to Your table and give You those looks when You say No Gracias!(We came to relax,Eat Lobster,Drink Margaritas and Enjoy the View! Things Promised to us-Like Free Guacamole did not happen! Proper Utensils to break parts of the Lobster where never given to Us and when I asked for it it came 10 min. later and too late now! The Guys pitching Other restaurants where right not to come here and we did listen to one witch was next door 1-2doors over(Siete Mares Restaurants) We enjoyed this Place and it had a nice view with Good Service and Free Margaritas! So remember To give other places a chance! I almost forgot:If it is windy They talk You into another area where it is Humid!(Sorry Ortegas,We will not Patronize Your place any longer!) read more

How did this place get a 4.4 rating? The view is great, the alcohol is wonderful & the rolls okay, however the lobster was tough & overcooked, the steak was overlooked & tough & the Mariachi geeks charged 7.00 for one song. I will NEVER EVER GO BACK read more

I feel bad people are giving negative reviews on this place. My bf and I come here several times a year. Staff is always friendly and very very attentive. Food is on point! The tortillas here are the best I've ever had. You can see the ladies making them fresh in the kitchen. They also have great dining views. Love it here! read more

The most mediocre lobster I've ever had. The waiter seemed annoyed. It was a slow Thursday not sure why he had attitude. The restaurant is pretty but overpriced and not tasty. The tortilla they give you is the size of a pizza, not appetizing at all. There are better place to eat in Puerto Nuevo read more

HORRIBLE FOOD. The taste of the food alone is why I'm only giving one star. There were some good things about this restaurant but all of the flavorless food does not make up another star. The restaurant was clean and did have a good view. However, every dish we ordered lacked seasoning. We ordered the x-large lobster and it was flavorless and tough and the beans were extremely bland. The lobster on the steak and lobster plate was the same way and the steak was a piece of carne asada that was so tough that their knife would hardly cut through it. It also has no marinade or seasoning whatsoever. The bacon wrapped shrimp was the cheapest thing we ordered and it was the best! The server was incredibly rude and even gave my nephew (13 years old) the regular piña colada that was ordered and my sister got the virgin one. Huge mistake in my book! Then we whipped out our credit card to pay our $200 bill and they only take cash. The server was quick to point out the typed signed on the door and no we did not check first so that was our bad. I wish we had checked because we would have eaten somewhere else and saved ourselves this horrible costly experience. read more

Horrible food and service! I cant believe the reviews on here they must be fake. Stay away!

Nice view and friendly staff, but largely a tourist trap restaurant in a tourist trap town. Maybe I'm bitter because a seagull shit on me.

Based on my visit don't plan on coming back. This place is expensive compared to other places in the area. First their lobster lacks flavor because they over cook it and it ends up being dry. Secondly they have both US prices and pesos listed on the menu. When I received my bill, noticed I didn't get charged correctly in pesos. When I brought this to my waiters attention he said they charge based on US dollar value. This was even though I was paying in pesos. This is just wrong. The only reason I give this place 2 stars is because I love their tortillas and their beans. read more

This place does have a good view which is the only reason I gave it two stars . Parking can be crazy so maybe a taxi would be a good idea . Food was tasteless and the lobster was tough which kills the point of the visit :/. Also , we weren't told that tip was included on the bill which caused a confusion to the dinner party because we over payed and still owed a little after ? So please be careful with that . read more

was brought here with some other folks and i had lobster which was grilled and was a bit dry for my particular tastes, but by no means was it bad. strolling mariachis, margaritas, and an attentive bilingual staff. very nice. the highlight besides an incredible coastal view was, of all things, the flour tortillas and frijoles- both were excellent. read more

I visit Puerto Nuevo about once a month. This is my favorite restaurant, hands down. The service is wonderful, and so is the lobster and fish ceviche. This is a must stop restaurant if you're visiting town. I also find the prices to be extremely reasonable if not downright cheap for what all you get. read more

we visited Villa Ortegas a week back on our trip down to Rosarito. we enjoyed a lobster dinner on the outside watching the sunset. the Mariachi band was a nice touch for an authentic experience... we would definitely visit again!! read more

Mouthwatering aguachile and lobsters. Their handmade tortillas are so flimsy and delicious.

This is the second time we came to this restaurant, and although we had a horrible first experience we decided to give it a second try because a friend really wanted to try it. The first time our food was disgusting things were cold and they tasted rancid. The lobster was not good and smelled nasty. This second time the chips were stale . When we asked for fresh ones the waiter said they didn't make any fresh ones in the morning and the ones we got were from last night. The food once again was rancid. My agua chiles tasted hot and not fresh. The lobsters were chewy and they only had small or jumbo but not medium or large ( strategy to sale the jumbo for $45) it was literally like eating shrimp. The food was not good and although the service was not horrible it wasn't the most welcoming service. The second we got up the waiter went straight for the tip. I believe my husband and myself are always looking finding the best in places but the only nice thing about this place is its location and ambiance. read more

for those who are completely new. all lobsters in this town are made exactly the same and tastes identical except for one restaurant which fries them in butter. been here but never ate due to the jacked up price point. this restaurant is the most expensive due to the view of the ocean. no rumors and they do rip off tourists. biggest lobster they had which was smaller than the king monsters from 2 other restaurants goes for 180 usd. lol u think we stupid? I declined and walked out. server rushes after me outside the restaurant and now offers 150 usd. no thanks. the bigger ones I ended having was at las brisas which was 10 lbs and bigger than a football. bargained down to 120 bucks and got 4 free drinks. another restaurant wouldn't offer anything lower for their 10 pounder so I knew this was likely the lowest price for a 5 kilo lobster here in Puerto Nuevo. Ortega's is the most popular one sitting in the corner due to the interior décor and ocean view. that's what you're paying for. for instance, they give u 1 and a half lobster for 25 usd while las brisas offers you 2 lobsters for 20 usd. why would anyone pay more for the same lobsters? they charge "American tourist" prices so be on guard. or just go somewhere else lol. always bargain like I do. i'm a salesman for furniture and I gave them complete hell. when u have all restaurants unwilling to go any lower for their giant lobsters, then you know you got the bottom price. another thing, I always ask them to invite me to kitchen so I can film the cooking process. you don't want them to potentially switch your lobster for a smaller one! read more