Food Scene
Amazing Brazilian steakhouse! Priced as male or female. Discount after 7pm midweek. Don't miss the bacon wrapped filet mignon, garlic bread, and pineapple.
24 locals recommend
Mr. Pampas Restaurant
1790 Lázaro CárdenasAmazing Brazilian steakhouse! Priced as male or female. Discount after 7pm midweek. Don't miss the bacon wrapped filet mignon, garlic bread, and pineapple.
Pablano chicken is unbelievable! 3 for 2 after 4pm on wed and thur.
16 locals recommend
Mr. & Mrs Waffle
1277 México 1Pablano chicken is unbelievable! 3 for 2 after 4pm on wed and thur.
Taqueria La México
Great tacos and adoboda!
Fresh fish. Smoked tacos are great! I love the mango mint chutney fish. For desert the pear in wine sauce to amazin!
13 locals recommend
Restaurante Barra Azul
Fresh fish. Smoked tacos are great! I love the mango mint chutney fish. For desert the pear in wine sauce to amazin!
Birrieria La Guadalajara
154 MacherosFun upbeat spot in centro for great Birria
El Primo Nava
645 CastilloGreat shrimp ceviche tostadas.
Great spot for pizza in the valle. Also have one in valle dorado in town.
79 locals recommend
Ochentos Pizza
Great spot for pizza in the valle. Also have one in valle dorado in town.
Milnovecientos88
545 C. DiezBest Burgers in town. Root beer floats with candied bacon!
American style breakfast. Don't miss out on the chipotle salsa. Ask for it on the side!
12 locals recommend
Pancake Place
1982 Blvd. CosteroAmerican style breakfast. Don't miss out on the chipotle salsa. Ask for it on the side!
Fresh made ice cream on the stainless steel plate with mixes added in right in front of you. YUMMY! across from 3 heads park. Next to the horse carriages.
Rolling's
s/n AlvaradoFresh made ice cream on the stainless steel plate with mixes added in right in front of you. YUMMY! across from 3 heads park. Next to the horse carriages.
El Paisa Tacos
1043 Av. 20 de NoviembreBest carne asada tortas in Ensenada!
La Bicicleta Coffee
444 Calle OctavaCute atmosphere for coffee shop.
El Taste Ochentos
500 Blvrd EstanciaGreat pizza, pasta, and salad.
The wing spot
y C. CuartaBest hot wings I ever eaten! Hubby loves the chipotle, I like honey bbq.
Lots to offer here (fancy style food court). Romantic outdoor seating under lights. Great sushi - tempura spicy chicken plate is awesome. Italian - weekends his lasagna is amazing. Vegan tacos - chipotle tufu is shockingly good. Burgers are good. Crepes are wonderful when they are open. * bring your own drinks *
Jardin Gastronomico
Avenida MexicoLots to offer here (fancy style food court). Romantic outdoor seating under lights. Great sushi - tempura spicy chicken plate is awesome. Italian - weekends his lasagna is amazing. Vegan tacos - chipotle tufu is shockingly good. Burgers are good. Crepes are wonderful when they are open. * bring your own drinks *
Best margarita and view on the drive to or from Ensenada! Early bird or lunch specials are good food prices. Don't miss out on homemade flour tortillas!
37 locals recommend
Gary's La Fonda Hotel & Restaurant
Best margarita and view on the drive to or from Ensenada! Early bird or lunch specials are good food prices. Don't miss out on homemade flour tortillas!
Best birrieria in town! Ask for vasa birrieria de res con jugo. Handmade corn tortillas.
Birrieria El Nochistlense
281 16 de SeptiembreBest birrieria in town! Ask for vasa birrieria de res con jugo. Handmade corn tortillas.
Rica China
16 de SeptiembreGood Chinese food. Eat in or get it to go. HUGE portions. We love the Mongolian chicken.
OTTIS PIZZA
320 Av. ReformaCheap and good pizza! They also deliver!
Bayo'S Burguer
1706 Av MexicoBurgers and chicken sandwiches. They deliver! Outdoor limited seating.
El Restaurante en Punta Morro
km 106 Carr. Tijuana-EnsenadaStunning views and fine dining!
"Vintage Sabores de Antaño" Authentic mexican food in charming outdoor atmosphere. Weekend buffet it great! Don't miss hand made tortillas.
Blvd. Gral. Juan Zertuche 686
686 Boulevard General Juan Zertuche"Vintage Sabores de Antaño" Authentic mexican food in charming outdoor atmosphere. Weekend buffet it great! Don't miss hand made tortillas.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hussong's Cantina
113 Av. RuizIconic bar in Mexico! Must see.
Papas & Beer Ensenada
335 PrimeraPopular for music and drinking!
Microbrewery Aguamala
One of the few micro brews in Ensenada.
Midnight Sun (Wines)
245 Calle PrincipalSweeter wines. Cheese, breads, and spreads.
Vinos Fuentes
290 Calle PrincipalBold wines in beautiful setting
Restaurante y Vivero la Hacienda
444 Santos DegolladoArtisan liquors featuring tons of flavors!
Entertainment & Activities
Las Cañadas Camp
Ensenada - Lázaro CárdenasZip Lines are well worth the drive!
Movie Theater only 50 pesos during the day. Park up the ramp next to Starbucks. 10 Pesos to park if you pay at the box office. Don't miss the caramel popcorn.
47 locals recommend
Cinépolis Plaza Marina
656 Blvd. CosteroMovie Theater only 50 pesos during the day. Park up the ramp next to Starbucks. 10 Pesos to park if you pay at the box office. Don't miss the caramel popcorn.
Cinépolis Macroplaza del Mar
612 Av. Dr Pedro LoyolaBigger theater in Macro plaza.
Window to the Sea
Prolongación CastilloWater show near waterfront during certain hours. Near marina.
Parks & Nature
Hotsprings! busy on weekends. super peaceful during week. price is about 80pesos per person. off grid. don't take low riding car as you cross creeks on the way to it.
Rancho Agua Caliente
Hotsprings! busy on weekends. super peaceful during week. price is about 80pesos per person. off grid. don't take low riding car as you cross creeks on the way to it.
Revolución Park
Avenida MoctezumaCool park. Live music.
Essentials
Módulo de ventas izzi Bodega Aurrera Ensenada
215 Blvd. Circuito Ote.Everything. Like a Mexican walmart. Great prices.
Calimax Cortez
1778 Calz. CortezShopping
Walmart
Costco Wholesale
4179 México 1Great smoked fish. One of the few places to find Asian spices and groceries.
Capitan Cortez, Fish Market & Restaurant
1 La MarinaGreat smoked fish. One of the few places to find Asian spices and groceries.
Pescadería Sánchez
1381 Avenida 20 de NoviembreFresh fish market.