Out and About in Ensenada
Food Scene
Café con leche
789 GastélumDelicious and creative desserts
My favorite restaurant in Ensenada. Restaurant is located in the garden of what used to be a residential house. Nice homey feel. The food is great and Javi (owner) is a great host always on top of everything. Try the arrachera (flank steak) or portobello risotto, their queso fundido (kind of like fondue), or anything! It's all delicious.
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Boules
623 Av MoctezumaMy favorite restaurant in Ensenada. Restaurant is located in the garden of what used to be a residential house. Nice homey feel. The food is great and Javi (owner) is a great host always on top of everything. Try the arrachera (flank steak) or portobello risotto, their queso fundido (kind of like fondue), or anything! It's all delicious.
Great Fresh Seafood right next door to the famous "Mercado Negro", Ensenada's fish market. I personally love the risotto, the fresh ceviche and the envueltos de camarón (shrimp). Place is small and fills up pretty quickly! Worth the wait
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Muelle 3
187 Paseo Olas AltasGreat Fresh Seafood right next door to the famous "Mercado Negro", Ensenada's fish market. I personally love the risotto, the fresh ceviche and the envueltos de camarón (shrimp). Place is small and fills up pretty quickly! Worth the wait
If your interested in eating some serious steak and other cuts be sure to visit La Hoguera. Delicious Mexican and grill food. I come here for the lamb barbacoa (slow cooked in the ground), the guacamole, tableside made to order salsa and the fresh corn tortillas ( this especially).
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La Hoguera
172 Av. BlancarteIf your interested in eating some serious steak and other cuts be sure to visit La Hoguera. Delicious Mexican and grill food. I come here for the lamb barbacoa (slow cooked in the ground), the guacamole, tableside made to order salsa and the fresh corn tortillas ( this especially).
If your looking for some authentic Oaxacan food be sure to drop by El Rinconcito Oaxaqueño. Serving some of Mexican cuisines more popular dishes along with traditional Oaxacan cuisine. This is a budget friendly for all the family. Try the Tlayuda with Mole (a Mexican style pizza of sorts).
Rinconcito Oaxaqueño
Loc 15 Avenida Abelardo L. RodriguezIf your looking for some authentic Oaxacan food be sure to drop by El Rinconcito Oaxaqueño. Serving some of Mexican cuisines more popular dishes along with traditional Oaxacan cuisine. This is a budget friendly for all the family. Try the Tlayuda with Mole (a Mexican style pizza of sorts).
American style coffee shop. It has good service and good prices. Coffee is good. I personally like their teas, pesto sandwich, cinnamon roll and home baked cookies. They have a selection of wines and beers available as well.
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Deli Loop
Carretera TranspeninsularAmerican style coffee shop. It has good service and good prices. Coffee is good. I personally like their teas, pesto sandwich, cinnamon roll and home baked cookies. They have a selection of wines and beers available as well.
Breakfast is king here. They really can cook up some good breakfast with big portions. One of my favorite spots for breakfast in the city.
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HACIENDA CORRALITO
226 Colinas RiversideBreakfast is king here. They really can cook up some good breakfast with big portions. One of my favorite spots for breakfast in the city.
A family favorite in the Valle de Guadalupe, the chef and owner, Miguel Angel Guerrero, is one of the initiators of the BajaMed cuisine. Try their organic roasted chicken, the squash carpaccio (carpaccio de calabaza), their parmesan fries, the lamb barbacoa or an aged ribeye. Good for families, prices are great for the Valle de Guadalupe. Portions are good. There is a playground for the kids. All the wine served here is LA Cetto as the restaurant is nestled between LA Cetto vineyards. If going here on a weekend or in summer be sure to call and make a reservation
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La Esperanza BajaMed
3 México 3A family favorite in the Valle de Guadalupe, the chef and owner, Miguel Angel Guerrero, is one of the initiators of the BajaMed cuisine. Try their organic roasted chicken, the squash carpaccio (carpaccio de calabaza), their parmesan fries, the lamb barbacoa or an aged ribeye. Good for families, prices are great for the Valle de Guadalupe. Portions are good. There is a playground for the kids. All the wine served here is LA Cetto as the restaurant is nestled between LA Cetto vineyards. If going here on a weekend or in summer be sure to call and make a reservation
Great spot for a quick bite while touring the Valle de Guadalupe with a great view of part of the Valley. Nestled by an artificial lake in the middle of Vena Cava Winery, you get to enjoy the great wines by Vena Cava, sample some of the food from the Corazon de Tierra food truck and drink some beers from Cerveceria Wendlandt. Try the lechon (suckling pig) tacos they are delicious. I personally like the Big Blend and their Sauvignon Blanc from Vena Cava.
Troika
SN Toros PintosGreat spot for a quick bite while touring the Valle de Guadalupe with a great view of part of the Valley. Nestled by an artificial lake in the middle of Vena Cava Winery, you get to enjoy the great wines by Vena Cava, sample some of the food from the Corazon de Tierra food truck and drink some beers from Cerveceria Wendlandt. Try the lechon (suckling pig) tacos they are delicious. I personally like the Big Blend and their Sauvignon Blanc from Vena Cava.
An Ensenada icon, come for breakfast or just for the famous apple pie. This place gets crowded weekend mornings. Big hearty Mexican and American style breakfast.
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Meson Leonardo's
#270 Avenida AAn Ensenada icon, come for breakfast or just for the famous apple pie. This place gets crowded weekend mornings. Big hearty Mexican and American style breakfast.
The iconic Fish Taco, famous around the world now. This is one of the best places to sample it. Both shrimp and fish tacos available here and they are both delicious, although I prefer the fish ones with pico de gallo and the chipotle mayo. You can always find parking nearby.
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Tacos Fenix (Fish & Shrimp)
451 EspinozaThe iconic Fish Taco, famous around the world now. This is one of the best places to sample it. Both shrimp and fish tacos available here and they are both delicious, although I prefer the fish ones with pico de gallo and the chipotle mayo. You can always find parking nearby.
Best Green Ceviche (Peruvian) and some pretty good fish tacos in town. We normally hire their catering services for parties and other family events. They are really good and always fresh.
La Jaiba
37-B Av. RuizBest Green Ceviche (Peruvian) and some pretty good fish tacos in town. We normally hire their catering services for parties and other family events. They are really good and always fresh.
Come for their delicious soft serve yogurt ice cream. If your lucky they might have Taro flavor!!! You get to pick your toppings. Really good!
Sweetberry
809 Av Adolfo López MateosCome for their delicious soft serve yogurt ice cream. If your lucky they might have Taro flavor!!! You get to pick your toppings. Really good!
Famous Gelato Shop in Ensenada. On weekends you can expect a little wait as it get's crowded with locals. They also carry non dairy and low sugar gelato.
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Limón Limón Nevería Italiana
339_2 CuartaFamous Gelato Shop in Ensenada. On weekends you can expect a little wait as it get's crowded with locals. They also carry non dairy and low sugar gelato.
Traditional Japanese cuisine, limited sushi here, you can expect more hot Japanese plats, like soups, yakimeshis, teriyakis, teppanyakis and other delicious items. Try the Mixed Tempura with shrimp, fish, vegetables and plantain. Also try the Udon soup and the Toyo Salad.
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Tomodachi Restaurante
339 CuartaTraditional Japanese cuisine, limited sushi here, you can expect more hot Japanese plats, like soups, yakimeshis, teriyakis, teppanyakis and other delicious items. Try the Mixed Tempura with shrimp, fish, vegetables and plantain. Also try the Udon soup and the Toyo Salad.
Delicious authentic GORDITAS. Gorditas is basically a stuffed tortilla with different types of 'guisados' (mexican dishes) like mole, chicharron, beans, etc. Great for breakfast or lunch this place has big portions at cheap prices. Their OJ is fresh as in made to order fresh.
Potrero Viejo
243 C. SegundaDelicious authentic GORDITAS. Gorditas is basically a stuffed tortilla with different types of 'guisados' (mexican dishes) like mole, chicharron, beans, etc. Great for breakfast or lunch this place has big portions at cheap prices. Their OJ is fresh as in made to order fresh.
The place for ceviche. At our house here's where we buy our Ceviche. El coyote (owner) is very attentive and makes some delicious tostada's.
A personal favorite: Order two dozen clams, cleaned and diced. Ask for him to give you the shell also. Order medium glasses of tomato, onions and parsley. Buy some blue cheese, Monterey jack cheese, bacon, onion and garlic. Cook bacon and sautée onions and garlic. Shred Monterrey Cheese. Mix clams, tomato, onions, garlic and a bit of parsley in a bowl. Add cheeses and bacon and mix. Fill clam shells with mixture. Wrap clam shells in foil. Put them on the grill for 15-20 min. Deliciousness!
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Mariscos el Coyote
Calle De Las BrisasThe place for ceviche. At our house here's where we buy our Ceviche. El coyote (owner) is very attentive and makes some delicious tostada's.
A personal favorite: Order two dozen clams, cleaned and diced. Ask for him to give you the shell also. Order medium glasses of tomato, onions and parsley. Buy some blue cheese, Monterey jack cheese, bacon, onion and garlic. Cook bacon and sautée onions and garlic. Shred Monterrey Cheese. Mix clams, tomato, onions, garlic and a bit of parsley in a bowl. Add cheeses and bacon and mix. Fill clam shells with mixture. Wrap clam shells in foil. Put them on the grill for 15-20 min. Deliciousness!
Come for the best lamb tacos on a fried cheese tortilla in the world and stay because of the laid back friendly atmosphere. A favorite for our family. Bread and pastas are delicious.
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Bodegas F. Rubio
Come for the best lamb tacos on a fried cheese tortilla in the world and stay because of the laid back friendly atmosphere. A favorite for our family. Bread and pastas are delicious.
Nice quaint restaurant. Service is good, but don't come here if you're in a hurry. Food and drinks are great. Prices are fair. Nice place for couples at night. Great for families at lunch. Has a more informal menu at their rooftop terrace.
La Cienega Restaurante
237 C. OndinasNice quaint restaurant. Service is good, but don't come here if you're in a hurry. Food and drinks are great. Prices are fair. Nice place for couples at night. Great for families at lunch. Has a more informal menu at their rooftop terrace.
Delicious comfort food! Not for everyday (although I could). Everything is made from scratch to order, make sure to place your order early or the day before. Pork belly and Rotisserie chicken are delicious.
Omnivoro - rostizados & sandwiches
114 Calle OctavaDelicious comfort food! Not for everyday (although I could). Everything is made from scratch to order, make sure to place your order early or the day before. Pork belly and Rotisserie chicken are delicious.
Great wines, stellar restaurant EMET has some really good food. Can't mis when visiting the wine Valley (Valle de Guadalupe).
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Hilo Negro Winery
Great wines, stellar restaurant EMET has some really good food. Can't mis when visiting the wine Valley (Valle de Guadalupe).
Great budget friendly pizza option in Ensenada. Pizzas are pretty top notch for the area. There is a good wine menu with great prices.
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Stella, Cucina Al Forno
Great budget friendly pizza option in Ensenada. Pizzas are pretty top notch for the area. There is a good wine menu with great prices.
One of the best, if not the best. Great food and drinks. Nice outdoor patio, Rosendo and Rosa (owners) are super friendly. Food is amazing, personally love their Lasagna, the pork shank, Tuna Tataki and Mini Lemon Meringue Pie. You can't go wrong splurging here.
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Ophelia
103 Carr Tijuana-EnsenadaOne of the best, if not the best. Great food and drinks. Nice outdoor patio, Rosendo and Rosa (owners) are super friendly. Food is amazing, personally love their Lasagna, the pork shank, Tuna Tataki and Mini Lemon Meringue Pie. You can't go wrong splurging here.
Family run business, featuring great food from Chef Giannina Gavaldon (co-owner). Delicious, fresh, wholesome all in a very rustic laid back atmosphere. Road to get to it is good although off the beaten path so might be tricky first time driving there.
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Olivia el Asador del Porvenir
Family run business, featuring great food from Chef Giannina Gavaldon (co-owner). Delicious, fresh, wholesome all in a very rustic laid back atmosphere. Road to get to it is good although off the beaten path so might be tricky first time driving there.
I'm a pasta lover, they're a seafood restaurant that makes some of the best seafood pasta out there. Great prices, laid back atmosphere, good wines. Definitely a delicious option close to our gated community.
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La Concheria
637-9 MiramarI'm a pasta lover, they're a seafood restaurant that makes some of the best seafood pasta out there. Great prices, laid back atmosphere, good wines. Definitely a delicious option close to our gated community.
An Ensenada Landmark, it still retains a bit of charm from its glory days. Although food wise it isn't my first option, their desserts and pastries are delicious, fresh and unbeatable. I definitely recommend a stop for coffee/tea and some french pastries, try the Coffee Eclair (Eclair de Café), the Religieuse (Monja) or their Croissants filled with Almond Paste and drizzled with Almonds.
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El Rey Sol Restaurant
1000 Av Adolfo López MateosAn Ensenada Landmark, it still retains a bit of charm from its glory days. Although food wise it isn't my first option, their desserts and pastries are delicious, fresh and unbeatable. I definitely recommend a stop for coffee/tea and some french pastries, try the Coffee Eclair (Eclair de Café), the Religieuse (Monja) or their Croissants filled with Almond Paste and drizzled with Almonds.
Great option in the Valle. You can enjoy a great meal at the main restaurant (make sure to book a table a couple of weeks before), or have a quick bite at Lupe (Food Truck, say hello to the manager Rebe for me) and sip some of their Agua Frescas (Pana is the best), or maybe splurge and enjoy a Gourmet meal under an old oak tree at Animalón. Don't leave without getting a artisanal ice cream at the ice cream shop or an espresso at Das Cortez
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Finca Altozano
Km 83 EjidoGreat option in the Valle. You can enjoy a great meal at the main restaurant (make sure to book a table a couple of weeks before), or have a quick bite at Lupe (Food Truck, say hello to the manager Rebe for me) and sip some of their Agua Frescas (Pana is the best), or maybe splurge and enjoy a Gourmet meal under an old oak tree at Animalón. Don't leave without getting a artisanal ice cream at the ice cream shop or an espresso at Das Cortez
Everything Else
Good desserts and bread. One of Ensenada's first truly artisanal bakery. I love the coconut macaroons and their rustic baguette.
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Hogaza Hogaza
1090 Av Adolfo López MateosGood desserts and bread. One of Ensenada's first truly artisanal bakery. I love the coconut macaroons and their rustic baguette.
Drinks & Nightlife
The iconic Hussong's Cantina, an Ensenada Institution for over 120 years now. Come and relive history and one of Ensenada's must places to visit when bar hopping downtown. Grab a beer and hear some Norteño music
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Hussong's Cantina
113 Av. RuizThe iconic Hussong's Cantina, an Ensenada Institution for over 120 years now. Come and relive history and one of Ensenada's must places to visit when bar hopping downtown. Grab a beer and hear some Norteño music
A different winery as everything here is done by gravity using a method the winemaker, Alonso Granados, learned while studying his masters in Spain. The winery is perched on the hill with a stunning and different view of the Valle de Guadalupe. They have an onsite restaurant with tapas (Spanish small plates) available. I definitely recommend doing the premium wine tasting and asking for Alonso to be your guide.
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Decantos Vinicola
A different winery as everything here is done by gravity using a method the winemaker, Alonso Granados, learned while studying his masters in Spain. The winery is perched on the hill with a stunning and different view of the Valle de Guadalupe. They have an onsite restaurant with tapas (Spanish small plates) available. I definitely recommend doing the premium wine tasting and asking for Alonso to be your guide.
Awesome vibe here. Good music, great drinks and even some good food. Live music in the evenings. Be sure to get one of the large mojitos or some oyster shots. Also the marlin burritos and tempura oyster are some of the best
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Ultramarino
57 Av. RuizAwesome vibe here. Good music, great drinks and even some good food. Live music in the evenings. Be sure to get one of the large mojitos or some oyster shots. Also the marlin burritos and tempura oyster are some of the best
Ensenada's first and best brewery, without a doubt, located in an inconspicuous building between oxxo and starbucks. It's a great place to hangout with friends. It can get crowded some days but normally there's always a spot. Open only from 6pm to 12am, it serves local and international beers and wines. It also has a kitchen with some delicious plates. I recommend any of Wendlandt's beers (especially Foca Parlante (stout) or Harry Polanco (red ale). From the kitchen fries are a must, as are the pork belly tacos or tostadas
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Wendlandt Brew Pub
248 Boulevard CosteroEnsenada's first and best brewery, without a doubt, located in an inconspicuous building between oxxo and starbucks. It's a great place to hangout with friends. It can get crowded some days but normally there's always a spot. Open only from 6pm to 12am, it serves local and international beers and wines. It also has a kitchen with some delicious plates. I recommend any of Wendlandt's beers (especially Foca Parlante (stout) or Harry Polanco (red ale). From the kitchen fries are a must, as are the pork belly tacos or tostadas
Great brewery with lively crowd. Food is exceptional. Nice place to hangout and enjoy some drinks with food.
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Alta Baja Cevecería
666 MiramarGreat brewery with lively crowd. Food is exceptional. Nice place to hangout and enjoy some drinks with food.
Great for a bit of nightlife, drinks and some bar food.
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Microbrewery Aguamala
Great for a bit of nightlife, drinks and some bar food.
Cerveceria Fauna
1282 C. TerceraLively brewery with a cool outside patio
Viñas de Garza
Km 87 México 3Nice winery with great wines. Distinct design.
Sightseeing
Come see the giant water fountains every day or see the colossal flag. Take a leisurely stroll next to the bay
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Ventana al Mar
Prolongación CastilloCome see the giant water fountains every day or see the colossal flag. Take a leisurely stroll next to the bay
Ensenada's Zoo, it's a good option with kids, plus it's super inexpensive at $5USD per person. You can make it part of your Wine Valley day with the kiddos.
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Zoo y Parque Infantil
777 Venustiano CarranzaEnsenada's Zoo, it's a good option with kids, plus it's super inexpensive at $5USD per person. You can make it part of your Wine Valley day with the kiddos.
Parks & Nature
Ensenada's iconic landmark. A mass tourist destination. Sunsets are really nice from the campo right before descending to la Bufadora. If you do come keep driving past the curios and the entrance until you can go no further, once there you will find a parking to your left with the same rates as the other ones but much closer.
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La Bufadora, Ensenada, Baja California, México
EnsenadaEnsenada's iconic landmark. A mass tourist destination. Sunsets are really nice from the campo right before descending to la Bufadora. If you do come keep driving past the curios and the entrance until you can go no further, once there you will find a parking to your left with the same rates as the other ones but much closer.
Incredible National Park about 4 hours from the house. Come learn about astronomy at the National Observatory one of the bests sights for star gazing. Walk through one of the several pine forest trails. Camping and overnight is recommend, although a full day trip is possible. Road is paved all the way up.
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Sierra de San Pedro Mártir
Incredible National Park about 4 hours from the house. Come learn about astronomy at the National Observatory one of the bests sights for star gazing. Walk through one of the several pine forest trails. Camping and overnight is recommend, although a full day trip is possible. Road is paved all the way up.
Nearest pine forest with incredible views of Ensenada and Guadalupe Valley. Well marked trails, an elevation gain of around 2000 feet. It even has a couple of wooden suspension bridges.
Los Attenuatas
Nearest pine forest with incredible views of Ensenada and Guadalupe Valley. Well marked trails, an elevation gain of around 2000 feet. It even has a couple of wooden suspension bridges.
Arts & Culture
Designated historic building. Originally built as a hotel and casino in the 20's. Now a museum and events venue. You can still tour the halls, casino and other historic areas of this beautiful building. There is a bar here called El Andaluz were allegedly the Margarita was invented. Come try one and see what you think!
Some nights they host tours of some underground tunnels and passageways for some ghost hunting.
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Centro Cultural Riviera
1421 Lázaro CárdenasDesignated historic building. Originally built as a hotel and casino in the 20's. Now a museum and events venue. You can still tour the halls, casino and other historic areas of this beautiful building. There is a bar here called El Andaluz were allegedly the Margarita was invented. Come try one and see what you think!
Some nights they host tours of some underground tunnels and passageways for some ghost hunting.
Hector Herrera is a great local artist with some serious art. Come hang out at his interactive gallery and maybe play the classical french game of Petanque.
Galería Petanca
228 GastélumHector Herrera is a great local artist with some serious art. Come hang out at his interactive gallery and maybe play the classical french game of Petanque.
Essentials
Closest grocery store to the airbnb. It carries a wide selection of fresh produce, with all the essentials, also carries good selection of wine, beer and liquor. No fresh meat or seafood here, only frozen.
Smart & Final
1122 Av. ReformaClosest grocery store to the airbnb. It carries a wide selection of fresh produce, with all the essentials, also carries good selection of wine, beer and liquor. No fresh meat or seafood here, only frozen.
Closest pharmacy to the airbnb, they have an onsite doctor available for consultation in case of illness (he charges $50 pesos per appointment). They also have free delivery on orders over $100 pesos, just dial 900 90 90 (local).
Farmacia Roma
4526 a la PazClosest pharmacy to the airbnb, they have an onsite doctor available for consultation in case of illness (he charges $50 pesos per appointment). They also have free delivery on orders over $100 pesos, just dial 900 90 90 (local).
In case of a life threatening medical emergency this is the closest private hospital to the airbnb. Emergency entry is located on the far right side of the main building, there is parking in front of hospital. CALL 911. Hospital is about 5 min away.
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Velmar Hospital
151 De Las ArenasIn case of a life threatening medical emergency this is the closest private hospital to the airbnb. Emergency entry is located on the far right side of the main building, there is parking in front of hospital. CALL 911. Hospital is about 5 min away.
Our local take on Whole Foods or Sprouts, it carries some organic produce and lots of different specialty items, along with fresh produce, poultry and cheeses from the Ensenada region.
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Mercado El Roble
1869 Estado 29Our local take on Whole Foods or Sprouts, it carries some organic produce and lots of different specialty items, along with fresh produce, poultry and cheeses from the Ensenada region.
Renace Spa
438 Av. Bahía de la PazFacials, treatments, massages, you name it! Great place to relax and get some pampering.
Need a Haircut? Come visit Toño and he'll get you set with whatever you need.
La Pelu Centro Estético
438 Av. Bahía de la PazNeed a Haircut? Come visit Toño and he'll get you set with whatever you need.