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| Quote: | Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
So you know a good deal!
xx & oo's, GJ |
Sure. I've been going there for twenty five years...or more. It never changes but for the size. The place just keeps spreading out.
Great way to spend time on a hot afternoon.
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what kind of food, what kind of price?
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajabound2005
anyone want to know about Ensenada restaurants...just ask me! |
Well, don't mind if I do...
I've got this big enterage doing the entire peninsula (coming right up in just a couple of weeks). We're doing one night (Sunday) in Ensenada. I've
read some good reviews of the following. I *believe* they're all down near the Mercado Negro.
Muelle Tres
La Cocedora De Langosta
Casamar
One issue is that there's 16 of us. So a smaller place might not work too well.
Price doesn't matter too much, but value's a good thing.
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The restaurant called Buganvilias which is next to but not owned by the HOTEL CORTEZ, right on the main shopping street in Ensenada is excellent.
Absolutely delicious and exquisite meals - we always order the filet mignon with mushrooms 'cause seafood is abundant where we live.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajabound2005
what kind of food, what kind of price?
| Quote: | Originally posted by Barbarosa
I've got this big enterage doing the entire peninsula (coming right up in just a couple of weeks). We're doing one night (Sunday) in Ensenada. I've
read some good reviews of the following. I *believe* they're all down near the Mercado Negro.
Muelle Tres
La Cocedora De Langosta
Casamar
One issue is that there's 16 of us. So a smaller place might not work too well.
Price doesn't matter too much, but value's a good thing.
Comments, plz. |
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Here's the deal. I (and sometimes my wife) have been down there a bunch of times over the years. Always had a totally kickass time. ALWAYS. And
talked it up.
Folks listened. And wanted to join in. (But then also I hadda figure out that all th' current hype (at least wrt Baja) is just that.) I've stayed
away for 5 years.
So we're taking 7 other couples who have never ever been down there before. (And of course they're going to *love* it!)
Come to think of it, 2 couples have to split (north) a day early.
So anywho, our last night, our Ensenada night, after seeing the entire peninsula both southward and northward, we're in Ensenada.
Now to be sure, TJ, Ensenada and Cabo are decidedly *NOT* our favorite parts of Baja. Doesn't mean I don't enjoy Ensenada and Cabo.
It's our last night (for 12 of us; last men standing). Price? Kinda, who cares. (Hey, I *do* want value.) Kind of food? Consensus? With 6
couples? Shirley you jest. Oh wait, I'm El Jefe. Fresh fish is good. Anything local / fresh / indigenous.
It's gonna kinda be goodbye after 11 pretty intense (and wonderful) days. Sounds like a party. (In Ensenada? Y' think?)
Soooooooo,...
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OK, i will post a list with directions and comments on Sunday.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajabound2005
OK, i will post a list with directions and comments on Sunday. |
Now that's most excellent.
Shouldda rounded it out. We're all good buds, but we're literally from all corners. 8 couples. Here's the states:
CA (3), WA, ID, VT, NJ, FL
We're touring the peninsula on big honkin badass
motorcycles. <g>
Moseyin' down the way, sniffin' (desert) poseys, enjoyin' the most wonderful locals and their towns and all that glorious scenery along the way.
Like I said, it's gonna be great, and it's gonna be intense, and they're all gonna discover the glory of Baja. (How kewl is that?)
And then we're gonna gather that last night in Ensenada, and raise glasses, and toast the trip and the glory of Baja, and my bet is our eyes are gonna
well up a bit.
And then we're gonna head back home.
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Here you go....
Some of our favorite Ensenada restaurants – you can Google almost any of these and find great reviews. You can find all of these restaurants on
Facebook. If you would like me to email you a word document of this list, U2U me with your email address.
from north to south
Boules in San Miguel, Open Thurs-Mon starting at 1:00 pm. Casual, seafood and meat. Owner is Javier Martinez (speaks English). Local wines.
Sundays are probably the busiest. Waterfront. Just after passing through the toll booth to Ensenada, take the right just in front of the "Extra"
store. It's a little cobblestone street. Follow that straight ahead about half a block. The road curves to the right and just on the left is a
gated parking lot with a security guard. Tell them you are going to Boules and he will let you in. Park in that lot. The first large white building
you see is a "salon". Boules is the smaller place just past it. Cash only. Phone 646 175 9769. Good choice for a group but make arrangements ahead
of time with Javi. Sundays and Mondays they have petanque tournaments.
Continue south on the hiway. Next up is Belio at KM 104 on the bayside. Look for a tall white condo building (EntreMar,and it looks completely out
of place so it’s a good landmark.) A “block” or so past EntreMar is the entrance to Belio. The place is BEAUTIFUL and the most upscale of all
mentioned here. Mediterranean style food. I'm not sure of their hours but they open for breakfast at 7:30 on Saturdays. They are also open for lunch
and dinner and I would guess they open at 1:00 (except Saturday and Sunday, they open earlier) Also English speaking. If nothing else, stop in for a
drink and check out the place. 646 175 8810 info@beliorestaurant.com Excellent location for a large group, but again, I’d give them advance notice.
At KM 104 just a very short distance (maybe ½ a block) past Belio is Viento (the location was to be a condo complex but it never got off the ground),
which houses 2 restaurants. You can recognize the "building" by the crazy fence built around it....just sticks nailed together in an random pattern.
Food and atmosphere are great at both places. Both are relatively small but can accommodate up to 20 or so. For either, definitely make advance
arrangement if you are bringing a group.
The two restaurants are Gazuza and El Sarmiento. both waterfront.
El Sarmiento opens at 2:00 and describes itself as an "enogastrobar". Chef/owner is Guillermo Barreto (also speaks English). Great pizzas and breads
made in their wood fired oven. Tapas or full menu available. Closed Mon-Wed.
Gazuza is right next to El Sarmiento. I love their ceviche. They put mango in it! Price Range: $$ 10-30
Tues - Wed: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Thurs - Fri: 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm; Sat: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm; Sun: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm.
Just as you enter Ensenada at the intersection where there is the Pemex on your left and the "lighthouse" on your right – take the hard right (sign
says Migracion) that is almost a u-turn to “Puerto Recinto” – don’t take the exit off the transpeninsular that says Puerto Recinto! About 4 blocks
down on your right, you’ll come across Manzanilla. Owned by award winning and notorious chef, Benito Molina and his lovely wife, Solange. Very
“funky” inside (pink chandeliers), full bar. Closed Sun-Mon. They open at 1:00. www.rmanzanilla.com
From Manzanilla, make a u-turn and go back to Blvd Costero. JUST BEFORE Blvd Costero, make another hard right/almost u-turn into the parking lot
where the lighthouse marks the entrance. It's a pay lot but both restaurants here will validate. From the middle of the parking lot, (the fish market
will be on your left) walk straight out to the malecon. There you will find Muelle 3. This one ranks in our top 3. Also owned by Chef Benito
Molina, Muelle 3 is more casual but the food is excellent and the staff charming. Beer and wine. If you don’t see what you want, ASK! Manager is
David Martinez (his brother, Javi, owns Boules) and he also speaks English (and is also an accomplished pianist!) The place is small, but we got 22
people in there once! All fish and seafood as fresh as can be. Definitely make advance arrangements with David. muelletres@gmail.com
Go back to the parking lot and walk to the opposite side of it. There is a walkway to goes out to the street and you’ll find La Cocedora de Langosta.
The Platillo del Dia is always a good bet. Try their ceviche, it’s also different. In addition to the restaurant they have a small pescaderia and
wine boutique. lacocedoradelangosta@gmail.com 646 178 3742
Let’s head toward downtown. I don’t want to try to give directions from Blvd Costero so you’re on your own here!
At the corner of 6th and Moctezuma you’ll find La Contra (formerly known as Del Parque). It’s a very modern looking building (white). Easy parking.
Great outside dining. They do most of the cooking outside. Excellent wine boutique representing most if not all of the local wines. Sample menu: http://www.lacontravinos.com/blog/?page_id=11 (646) 178-82-13 vinoslacontra@gmail.com
Around the corner from La Contra, on Moctezuma, between 4th and 5th, is Casa del Arte. Live music most days, and on the menu there is something for
everyone. Last summer their wine list was someone limited, but you can always run over to La Contra and buy wine there. Great indoor and outdoor
areas. http://www.lacasadelarte.com.mx Menu, map and contact info on the webpage.
Barra Azul (also in our top 3). It’s located on 11th between Espinoza and the Puente going over the arroyo. They open at 1:30 and are closed on
Tuesdays. Owner is Alain Genchi and the chef is Luis Garcia. The must-haves here are the tempura oysters and the oyster shooters (preferably the
ones with green apple!) We don’t order off the menu; we just ask Luis to prepare how many courses we want (4-5). For dessert, the crepe cake. Local
wines and full bar. alaingenchi@hotmail.com http://www.barrazul.com
Looking for comfort food like burgers and wings? Check out Icarus Wings. It’s on Ambar near 29 de Noviembre. From the Reforma, go left on Ambar and
¾ mile. Icarus is on the right (on the left is Licores Los Amigos and a Veterinario). Excellent burgers, fries and wings! They make their own burger
buns fresh daily. Other meat and fish items available (like fish and chips). Their pizza is “non-traditional” such as with clams and Spanish
chorizo. All the food is excellent. Beer and soft drinks. BYO wine, no corkage fee. Owner’s name is Jorge (who lives in San Diego) and his Dad is
also Jorge and Dad is sually at the restaurant. Open Tues-Thurs 1:00-9:00; Fri-Sat 1:00 – 11:00; Sun 1:00 – 7:00. Phone 646 178 6055 Link to map: http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2&pc=FACEBK&...
www.icarus-go.com is their website.
Not in Ensenada but in the Valle de Guadalupe is our all time favorite, Laja. Casual but upscale food with a fixed price menu. They grow their own
herbs and vegetables and almost everything else is acquired locally. Full bar and great list of local wines. Andres Blanco is the manager and
“maitre d”. He is also an extraordinary winemaker. Owner and chef is Jair Tellez. You can do the 4 course meal, but splurge and do the 8 courses.
They are small so you leave satisfied but not overly stuffed. Last time we were there the 8 course was $720 pesos and the 4 course around $540.
Visa/MC accepted. Closed Sun-Tues. Open at 1:30 Wed-Saturday. They close at 3:30 on Wed but are open until 8:30 the other days. (closing time means
last people in the door by that time). Located at KM 83 on the Carr Tecate-Ensenada (Ruta de Vinicola). 646 155 2556
PROVECHO!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Phil C
Boy! Sure would be nice to have a map of ensenada with all these places marked on it! |
One of the thousands of toys I have bought and put away over the years was a TomTom GPS unit. I only use it when traveling NOB to parts unknown and it
really hasn't been used at all in the last year. I recently discovered that TomTom added a Mexico map so I pulled the unit out of retirement and
uploaded the new map.
It works great and even has a ton of restaurants mapped that you can find using the POI function. I was in Ensenada last night and did a map search
for restaurants and it found over a hundred within a km distance.
It even has the road on our little stretch of the beach mapped!
[Edited on 1-22-2011 by BajaGringo]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajabound2005
Here you go....
Some of our favorite Ensenada restaurants – you can Google almost any of these and find great reviews. You can find all of these restaurants on
Facebook. If you would like me to email you a word document of this list, U2U me with your email address.
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Great stuff! Muchas gracious. I am in your debt.
(I can make good use of this info right from this format. And I had already been onto some of those reviews you mention, too.)
I was already drawn to Muelle Tres and Cocedora de Langosta. Sounds like they're out by the water (and not too far from our Hotel, but that's not a
biggie).
I like the sound of Manzanilla but it's closed on Sunday.
And you convinced me to put Barra Azul back on the list.
Sounds like of these, only Barra Azul has a full bar. That could be a consideration for our group. (But it does seem like with so many bars in town,
maybe we could make do with beer and wine with dinner.)
Oh yeah, and I totally agree with you about white zin. 'Course all that sez is that we like good wine.
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Cocedora de Langosta
Good off-street parking too!
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My Gawwwd...I hope those things are cooked. 
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Barbarosa: Belio also has a full bar. Muelle 3 has a few choice liquors on hand. La Cocedora's hours are 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Barra Azul has a
decent bar as well. If you want me to make any arrangements for you ahead of time, just let me know via U2U.
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