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Ensenada Restaurants

bajamedic - 11-18-2014 at 12:21 AM

I am taking my kids and grandkids on a short Ensenada Cruise to rest after a few days in Disneyland. I would like to buy lunch in town and most of the Restaurant info is a little dated. Any recommendations as we will not have a car? Or maybe I should ask, are there any places to stay away from? JH

bajaguy - 11-18-2014 at 07:40 AM

Muelle Tres, north end of the Malecon.........house ceviche, sashimi, french fries and chocolate lava cake (plus other items on the menu) . They open at 1PM

willardguy - 11-18-2014 at 09:04 AM

I think they would enjoy el corralito, great food, always baja racing on the tv's, a fun spot!

DENNIS - 11-18-2014 at 09:54 AM

Kids and grandkids?....BurgerKing...McDonalds...... the list goes on.

bajamedic - 11-18-2014 at 10:31 AM

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Originally posted by DENNIS
Kids and grandkids?....BurgerKing...McDonalds...... the list goes on.


Euuuuu. JH :lol:

theotherone - 11-18-2014 at 11:51 AM

I really can't recommend much in Ensenada, but here is a list of a few standard places that are within walking distance of the cruiseship terminal.

Birreria Guadalajara (Jalisco Style Birria) Open Daily, 7AM-8PM
Av. Macheros 154
(646) 174-0392
www.birrieriaguadalajara.com

Muelle Tres (Seafood/Baja Fusion) 1PM-7PM, Closed Mon. & Sun.
Teniente Azueta #187
(646) 174-0318
www.muelletres.com

Mariscos Bahia Ensenada (Baja Seafood) Daily, 10AM-10PM
207 Calle Riverol
(646) 178-1015

Or if all else fails, then you can eat at any of numerous seafood stands along the Mercado Negro (Fish Market). Try the baja-style fried Fish or Shrimp Tacos!!

[Edited on 11-18-2014 by theotherone]

O.G. - 11-18-2014 at 02:31 PM

I don't think Muelles Tres wants kids. Excellent Seafood, but to capacity by mid afternoon.

O.G. - 11-18-2014 at 02:33 PM

Take them to Pappas and Beer for a meal they will remember.

bajamedic - 11-18-2014 at 02:41 PM

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Originally posted by O.G.
Take them to Pappas and Beer for a meal they will remember.


JH :lol:

MMc - 11-18-2014 at 02:47 PM

La Guerrerense some of the best Ceviche I have had.

dasubergeek - 11-18-2014 at 09:36 PM

If you can deal with standing and eating, either La Guerrerense (1st and Alvarado) for ceviche (maybe not so kid-friendly though), Tacos de Pescado Los Originales (5th and Gast�lum, next to El �guila store) for fish tacos.

If you want to sit, Muelle Tres (I've taken kids there, it's absolutely fine, don't worry about it) is your best bet for lunch. Manzanilla is fancier and a little further of a hike but it's absolutely wonderful.

bajamedic - 11-18-2014 at 11:20 PM

Thank you all for the suggestions, this is just what I needed. JH

TedZark - 11-20-2014 at 02:54 PM

WHERE exactly is Tres Muelles?

dasubergeek - 11-20-2014 at 04:36 PM

It's called Muelle Tres, not Tres Muelles. It is in the first building past the Mercado Negro as you walk along the boardwalk. If you were coming from inland, you would walk straight down Miramar and cross the Costero (the coast road), then turn right at the water and it's the first building.

TedZark - 11-20-2014 at 05:31 PM

Thank you!

Bajahowodd - 11-20-2014 at 05:53 PM

Tough choice because you are within walking distance of a crap load of good restaurants. I like a little place just across the Costera called Mi Kaza. Not big on ambiance, but a big menu and a good value. Not to mention the food is really good.

bigjohn - 11-20-2014 at 06:53 PM

Is El Charro still in business? I used to love to walk by and see the chickens on the spit at the front window. We always had a good meal there but it has been awhile. :yes:

willardguy - 11-20-2014 at 07:22 PM

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Originally posted by bigjohn
Is El Charro still in business? I used to love to walk by and see the chickens on the spit at the front window. We always had a good meal there but it has been awhile. :yes:


the wonderful old El Charro on the east side of the street is just a memory, theres a beautiful new el charro across the street, its still good but not the same. even better is rury's down on granada off lopez mateo. best pollo and roasted papa's ever!:P





but a loong walk from the tourist district

[Edited on 11-21-2014 by willardguy]