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John M
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Puerto Nuevo
Is there a Baja Nomad favorite place for lunch?
We'll be there fairly early in the day, would we find something open around 10:00 a.m.?
John M
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desertcpl
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Original Ortega's
Km. 44 Carretera a Ensenada
Puerto Nuevo, B.C. Mexico
US:
Mex:
Hours:
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wessongroup
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Not in Puerto Nuevo, but just down the road a bit... "Splash" ... on the right
Haven't been in there for a time.. but, was very good and I'm sure you will get a few here than may add to it... not trying to highjack just give
another place
Think its exact location has been posted here a couple of times ... 
[Edited on 9-19-2012 by wessongroup]
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John M
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Hijacking permitted if....
..if it pertains to lobster meals in or near that area!
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David K
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Chela's , Top of 3 story building, down to your left, on one of the first side streets after entering village. Bob H and Audrey joined us there after
the last Pyramid Booksigning (photos on Nomad and my website).
Locals eat there, so you know it's good! I only hope they are still in business... all you can eat guacamole and chips, too.
Edit: It was Doug, BajaNomad who showed me this place first!
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David K
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In May, 2008 following Book Signing #6
We had a super good meal at Chela's (top floor view, first street to the left after entering Puerto Nuevo).
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Locals eat there, so you know it's good! |
Really??? How do you know they're locals?
It surprises me that any discerning local would even drive into that snake pit.
Hire someone to watch your car if you arn't wearing your best walking shoes.
HEY....whatever happened to Dave?
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Locals eat there, so you know it's good! |
Really??? How do you know they're locals?
It surprises me that any discerning local would even drive into that snake pit.
Hire someone to watch your car if you arn't wearing your best walking shoes.
HEY....whatever happened to Dave? |
Snake pit? It's on the third floor! 
Because they spoke Spanish and did not look like norteamericanos... They appeared to be businessmen. Talk to Doug if you have any more questions...
this what I have seen over several visits up to 2008. Really miss Keri's book events... a good excuse to come south and eat! LOL
John, a for sure experience for lobster is Chef Johnny at the Half Way House! But, maybe watch for snakes??? LOL
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Snake pit? It's on the third floor!
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I meant Puerto Nuevo.
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I thought I had read that the majority of restaurants in Puerto Nuevo had the same ownership.
That said, given the recent conditions, the entire area is way behind what they had a decade ago.
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Udo
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My two centavos:
When we travel SOB and stay near Ensenada, we always eat at VILLA ORTEGAS Restaurant. Turn left at the bottom of the street (dirt road). Its the large
restaurant with the large ship's rudder in front.
Why Villa Ortega?
Everyone appears to have the same recipe for rice, beans, tortilla soup, as well as tortillas. Most everyone fries their lobster. Villa Ortegas gives
you the choice of "traditional" or steamed, we prefer steamed.
Also it has a waterfront atmosphere that is enviable. Sitting on a wooden deck, surrounded by a wind-breaking clear barrier, and the waves crashing
below you.
Here are a few photos:
The view:
The kitchen:
Two of the whole lobsters available:
Plus great cancioneros:
My solution...switch back to the old Photobucket!
[Edited on 9-19-2012 by Udo]
[Edited on 9-20-2012 by Udo]
[Edited on 9-20-2012 by Udo]
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willardguy
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I know you meant to say prop not rudder?
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Udo
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You are correct...PROP!
It appears that my copy error on the photo links is that I have an "S" instead of an "i" at the beginning, but I am unable to change it from the link.
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willardguy
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and a big prop at that! isnt there some kind of poorly done metal shark out front also? and does anyone know what the abandoned ruins south of the
street were??
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Udo,
What are they charging for that dinner these days? (just the lobster plate)
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When we were there last weekend, Ken,their small lobster dinner was three small lobsters per person for $22.00 U.S.
In our case, we opted for the 6 lb lobster for $45.00 U.S. It fed both of us really well. Add Tortilla soup, rice, beans, tortillas, cheese-filled
rolls, and some tostones. With four margaritas and a flan, the tab came to less than $60.00U.S.
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Side question?Does any one remember the name of the place where they rent pongas and serve food,its just south of Rosarito and some what north of PN.
It has a dirt road running along a concrete wall to enter.I think it was called Pescador,anyway the food there is very reasonable and good,
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popotla!
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When you do go, be sure you grab the first parking spot you find (somewhere along the road). You won't find anything closer to the water.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by willardguy
popotla! |
is this the drug drop off place
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