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Restaurants nearby

• Lunario★ Michelin Open seasonally and set on the grounds of Lomita winery, Lunario is tucked inside a greenhouse-like building. It's a stunning first impression to walk along the winding path to discover this chic, modern space where an open kitchen draws attention and a few counter seats are available for those who enjoy a front-row seat. Chef Sheyla Alvarado presides over two multicourse tasting menus with a seasonal, contemporary and vegetable-forward focus, and many ingredients are sourced from their own farm. Her cooking is creative and bold, evidenced by dishes like the duo of Baja oysters juxtaposing swe33.0km
• Animalón★ Michelin Many restaurants claim to be transporting, but how many deliver on the promise? Animalón certainly does. In season, this spot shines with an al fresco dining space under a centuries-old oak tree (during colder months, they move to a pop-up space). It's the very definition of tranquility, yet with owner Javier Plascencia at the helm, it's equally thrilling.The contemporary Mexican cuisine pulls influences from all over the country. The kitchen's vision is apparent in dishes like beer-braised barbacoa wrapped in a banana leaf, steamed and smoked in a pig's bladder, then served tableside for a dr34.5km
• Olivea Farm to Table★ Michelin Set inside Casa Olivea hotel, this charming restaurant displays a confident simplicity and purity of flavor on a frequently changing seasonal menu. It wears its farm-to-table bona fides on its sleeve thanks to pristine produce that arrives daily from nearby acreage that is organically and sustainably tended. Guests select between multicourse vegetarian or seafood-forward menus, with a handful of à la carte offerings, and will find equal satisfaction in main dishes like their daily catch with a celeriac puree or grilled octopus atop mole blanco. Desserts, like caramelized plums with a purple ba36.5km
• Conchas de Piedra★ Michelin This rustic-chic collaboration from the people behind Deckman’s and the winery Casa de Piedra brings together what both places do best: seafood and sparkling wine. The outdoor dining area is casual and inviting thanks to communal tables, café lights strung overhead and a jaunty instrumental playlist. Diners do not need to opt for the full tasting and instead should look to the compact a la carte menu. Sourcing pristine seafood, the kitchen excels with raw or otherwise light preparations in the form of aguachiles and ceviches. A tray (or two) of perfect oysters matched with a crisp and bubbly B36.6km
• Damiana★ Michelin Nestled on the Viñedos de la Reina property, Damiana is a dream setting. Under the canopy of several large trees, generously spaced tables amid thriving garden beds create an intimate, exclusive feel. The ever-friendly Chef Esteban Lluis celebrates the bounty of the region with a seasonal, multicourse tasting menu that regularly highlights pristine seafood in a creative, contemporary way. As beautiful as they look, dishes like grilled rockfish or seafood rice are equally compelling in taste. Looking to the land, local suckling pig served with mole, tortillas and fiery salsas was another recent37.9km
• La Cocina de Doña EsthelaBib From chef/owner Blanca Esthela Martínez Bueno, what began with humble roots in 2008 making burritos for local vineyard workers has evolved into one of the most famous restaurants in the Valle de Guadalupe. It's loaded with charm, from the heavy wood tables to the boisterous crowd of visitors and locals. Breakfast is served all day, and while a no-reservations policy means a wait, it's worth it to sample dialed-in cooking with hearty portions. Get the café de olla and dig into the menu where you'll find huevos of all kinds alongside chilaquiles and gorditas rellenas. House specialties include f32.9km
• Carmelita Molino y CocinaBib Named for Chef José Figueroa's grandmother, who inspired his love of cooking, this charming Tijuana dining room has an airy vibe with warm-toned wood furnishings, tile-and-concrete flooring, and a screen-covered roof. Corn is revered here and is sourced from small family farms around Mexico, then nixtamalized and ground in-house. Tortillas are prepared on the comal up front for the tacos and tostadas that comprise the menu, while ceviche, and egg dishes round it out. You can't go wrong with chilaquiles dressed with salsa borracha, but don't sleep on the tamal of the day. It's big, prepared in 35.7km
• Villa TorélBib Chef Alfredo Villanueva is at the helm of this spot tucked within the Santo Tomás winery. Framed by lavender bushes and citrus trees, it's entirely outside (read: best visited in season) and shares views of the rolling hills. The breezy ambience is echoed in the casually sophisticated Mexican menu with contemporary French and European touches, as in a crudo of horse mackerel served with blue corn tostadas. Rice with pastrami lengua is a creative dish that manages to be perfectly satisfying, while bold flavors appear in a dish of roasted eggplant with shredded smoked bluefin tuna. Dishes are si36.5km
• FaunaBib Is this dinner or a party? The answer is both. Inside the Bruma Wine resort, this backyard celebration features communal tables and a buzzy crowd that never lets up. The kitchen keeps pace, delivering an eclectic Mexican menu that covers land and sea. Brimming with confidence and bravado, the rustic cooking is scaled such that sharing is essential while still delivering clear, punchy flavors. Have you ever seen cabbage grilled so fiercely? Carrots, bone marrow and warm flour tortillas make for an unexpectedly thrilling combination. Scallops with eggplant puree are a meal on their own, as is th38.8km
• HumoySalBib The Hussong family is well known in the Ensenada area for their long-running Sano's steakhouse. Located just next door, this sleek box of a dining room bears its own distinct profile. A white tiled open kitchen and bar area are fronted by tables and concrete flooring. The bar menu is displayed on a wall-mounted letterboard and offers local beers and cocktails like the mezcal sour.The menu is concise, focused on seafood, and is impressively prepared. Sashimi, tiradito and oysters are nice precursors to fresh pasta with shrimp, pizza with octopus or the very clever and highly popular tuna al pas46.9km

Includes Michelin / Black Pearl / guide picks (reference quality, no prices); data from Overture, Michelin Guide and others.

Attractions nearby

• Mexico–United States border wall series of border barriers39.9km
• Caliente Stadium football (soccer) stadium at Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, home venue for Club Tijuana32.6km
• Tijuana México Temple LDS church in Tijuana, Mexico29.9km
• Centro Cultural Tijuana cultural center in Tijuana, Mexico35.7km
• Cerro Colorado mountain in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico28.3km
• San Ysidro Mountains Short Mountain Range in California42.8km
• Misión de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe del Norte Spanish mission in Baja California, Mexico35.4km
• Morelos Park ecological reserve in Tijuana, Mexico31.1km

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