This is a venerable institution in Ensenada, located on the street to Ojos Negros, just two blocks East of Gigante.
We had lunch there on election Sunday.
It was just so-so, nothing like what I remember from years ago.
All the clientele looked local, not the usual tourist crowd in Ensenada.
My fish was fresh, but breaded almost to resemble a fish stick. There was a very interesting clam concoction, some green salad and that was it.
Price was on the up-side for Ensenada, nearly $20 each, including one beer. (served on election day no less)
Also, in broad daylight it is a bit on the musty side, needs a good airing and fresh paint.
Kind of disappointing compared to years past.
I was there about two years ago
Hook - 7-11-2006 at 10:44 AM
and came away with the same conclusions. It seemed better in the late 80s and 90s when I used to go there almost every trip down.
I also think it's overpriced now.El Camote - 7-11-2006 at 10:54 AM
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Originally posted by thebajarunner
Also, in broad daylight it is a bit on the musty side, needs a good airing and fresh paint.
Kind of disappointing compared to years past.
Kinda sounds like Haliotis has a case of halitosis. bajabound2005 - 7-11-2006 at 11:12 AM
We've always enjoyed our meals there. Very much a well-heeled local crowd, business folks. The best thing to order is what the restaurant is named
for - abalone -but only when it's in season, otherwise it comes from a can. But they tell you that when you order. It is on the spendy side but if
you want to get away from the tourists it's a nice place to go. Great stained glass scenes throughout the restaurant.
haliotis
sylens - 7-19-2006 at 11:01 AM
used to be one of our favorites, but the smokiness of the place finally turned us off. i have unfortunately (living in mexico) developed an allergy
to cigarette smoke that results in sinusitis when exposed. haliotis naturally permits smoking, but has no ventilation at all.
bajabound2005 - 7-19-2006 at 05:19 PM
Wow, I guess we've been lucky when we've gone in there - there's never been anyone smoking!!! Sylens, have you been to Cafe Jalisco in Maneadero? NO
SMOKING ALLOWED and the food is great!
cafe jalisco
sylens - 7-20-2006 at 11:22 AM
in maneadero? nope. where is it and what kind of food? btw another non-smoking restaurant is mexico lindo on calzada cortez just three or four
blocks west of reforma. great food and good prices. typical mexican fare. no seafood, though.bajabound2005 - 7-20-2006 at 05:01 PM
Lili, Cafe Jalisco is in Maneadero well past the turn off to La Bufadora. Go past the 2nd light, maybe 3-4 blocks, on the right hand side (heading
south, of course!). Mexico food with a special comida del dia. Wednesday it's Cocido de Res, Fridays it's Camarones Ranchero (but it's a soup) and
Albodigas de Pescado (yummy!). Very casual place - open for Breakfast around 7 and they close about 5:30. Maybe we should start a new topic: Non
Smoking Restaurants in Baja????thebajarunner - 7-20-2006 at 09:46 PM
why don't you do a separate report on your restaurant, if it is so good,
and not muck up this thread???
just curious.bajabound2005 - 7-21-2006 at 04:21 PM
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Originally posted by thebajarunner
why don't you do a separate report on your restaurant, if it is so good,
and not muck up this thread???
just curious.
check the restaurant reviews and you'll find itthebajarunner - 7-21-2006 at 04:26 PM
Found it.
So, next time try pasting your review and sending folks back to your thread....
