Eat, Drink & Enjoy
The best restaurants, wineries, bars and spas in Ensenada
Ensenada's dining scene spans Michelin-worthy Baja Med cuisine all the way to the legendary street-side fish taco. Here are the places we'd send a friend.
18 restaurants
Manzanilla
$$$$
Blvd. Teniente Azueta 139, Centro
Baja Med fine dining. Freshest local seafood with French technique. A culinary landmark — and the standard all others are measured against.
El Rey Sol
$$$
Av. López Mateos 1000, Centro
Open since 1947. French-Baja cuisine in a warm, timeless setting. The lobster thermidor is legendary. Breakfast is a hidden highlight.
Tacos Fenix
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Mercado Negro · Av. Ryerson
The birthplace of the fish taco. Fresh battered fish, corn tortilla, cabbage, crema, lime. $1.50. One of the best things you will ever eat.
Boules
$$$
Blvd. Costero 609, Zona Centro
Modern Baja cuisine with an ocean view terrace. Creative cocktails, local wines, and a buzzy atmosphere — perfect for a sunset dinner.
Valle de Guadalupe's world-class wineries, Ensenada's craft beer pioneers, and the best bars for a sunset drink.
10 wineries & bars
Cuatro Cuatros
$$$
Valle de Guadalupe · Km 83
Hilltop winery with 360° Pacific views. Award-winning Tempranillo & Nebbiolo. Sunset here is a bucket-list moment. Reservations essential.
Wendlandt Brewery
$$
Av. Riveroll 1820, Centro
Baja's craft beer pioneer. 20+ rotating taps with IPAs, stouts and Baja-inspired seasonal brews. The Pacific IPA with fresh seafood is unmissable.
La Esquina de Bodegas
$$
Av. Miramar 666, Centro
A beautiful old winery building turned wine bar. Sample Valle de Guadalupe wines by the glass without leaving downtown Ensenada.
Relax and recharge — perfect for cruise visitors with a few hours to spare, or anyone who needs a proper break from the Baja sun.
8 spas & wellness
Mar Azul Spa
~ $40–$80
Calle Cuarta #440, Centro
Ensenada's top-rated spa. Full massage, facials, body treatments. English-friendly service. Free port pickup & drop-off for cruise visitors.