Puerto NuevoWalking
distance from your hotel “Grand Baja Resort” is the famous Lobster
Village Puerto Nuevo. There you will find several excellent Lobster
restaurants. We recommend the “Ortega’s Patio”.
You get there by
entering Puerto Nuevo through the main entrance (the arch) and go all
the way down the street. It is the second to last house on the right
hand side. You can stroll through town for souvenirs after
dinner.
Rosarito
If you plan on eating in Rosarito, the town 10 minutes north of your hotel, you have a choice of the following restaurants:
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La Casa de la Langosta (The Lobster House) If you are looking for a
great lobster dinner, then one good reason to go to Rosarito is this
restaurant located in the heart of Rosarito. You can enjoy lobster in
many forms including omelets and burritos. The all-you-can-eat Sunday
brunch buffet is a worthy excuse for starting the day here. On Blvd
Benito Juarez in Quinta Plaza.
Telephone 011-52-661-612-0924.
Open
Thursday - Tuesday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.,
later hours in the summer;
closed
Wednesday $7.70 - $22;
Sunday Brunch $7.
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Chabert's While seafood is common in Rosarito, most places have a
casual setting, but there are exceptions, none better known that
Chabert's. Step inside and gaze up at the huge chandelier in the foyer
and you'll know there's nothing ordinary about this restaurant, housed
in a fully restored mansion. Entrees include rack of lamb, chicken
Kiev, roast duck, steak and lobster. Rosarito Beach Hotel, Blvd Benito
Juarez, near the south end of town.
Telephone 011-52-661-1111 x 356.
Open Wed-Mon 5 pm - midnight, closed Tuesday;
open Fri - Sat only
during winter.
$10.50 - $21.
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La Flor de Michoacan In a town where so much has changed, La Flor de
Michoacan remains a reliable constant. The world needs more taquerias
like this, a local institution since 1950. The homemade flavor is hard
to top at any price in the carnitas, tacos, burritos or tortas. They
now have two locations to serve the folks who know good, back to the
basics Mexican food when they taste it. Original location: In a large,
2-story building on Blvd Benito Juarez near the north end of town, at
corner of Calle Mexicali.
Tel: 011-52-661-612-1858.
Open Thurs - Tues 9
am - 10 pm.
Second location 2 blocks north of the Festival Plaza Hotel
on Blvd Benito Juarez between Calle Eucalipto and Calle del Roble.
Tel:
011-52-661-613-0278.
Open daily 9 am, closing hours vary .
65 - $2.80
per item.
• El Jardin Bohemio
is located on the northern end of Rosarito at 272 Benito Juarez. The
first real Cuban Restaurant offering a complete menu for breakfast,
lunch and dinner. Mid price.
Closed Wednesday.
Telephone 613-1150.
Located next to Don Luis Motel.
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La Fachada is located on the northern end of Rosarito in the 300 block
of Benito Juarez (the main street through Rosarito). Excellent Mexican
breakfast, lunches and dinner. Their food is always consistent and
good. Mid-priced. Visa and MC.
Telephone 612-1785.
Closed Tuesdays.
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Dragon del Mar Chinese Restaurant is absolutely beautiful. As fine as
you would see in San Francisco's China Town. Large menu with good food
and service. On the northern end of Rosarito on the west side of the
main street. Live piano music on weekends. Takeout available. Visa and
Mastercard. Mid-priced.
• Los
Pelicanos is right on the beach with indoor and outdoor dining. Serving
breakfast, lunch and dinner. Very good Mexican food and fabulous
steaks. Upstairs bar with great view. Go west from main street a couple
of blocks south of Quinta del Mar Shopping Center and look for Los
Pelicanos sign. Visa & MC.
Tel: 612-0445.
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Tamale Inn in the middle of Rosarito across from the Hotel Las Brisas.
The Gringo's morning coffee and breakfast place. Ham steaks, chicken
fried steaks, biscuits and gravy, etc.
Closed Tuesdays.
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Vince's Seafood is a family owned restaurant for 25 years. They are
known for their fresh seafood and nice portions. They have the freshest
seafood from their private fishermen daily. Located across from
Bancomer Bank. Excellent food. Low to mid priced. Visa, Mastercard, and
Visa Electron.
Telephone 612-1253.
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La Cazuela del Mole In Rosarito, where menu and pricing are geared
toward the U.S. crowd, this spot flouts convention, to the benefit of
all who seek honest Mexican cuisine at down to earth prices. This spot
is best known for its mole, the chocolate/chile based sauce, usually
poured over chicken. The breakfasts are good, too, as are the sopes and
tacos dorados, and a nice sweet tamale is included with each meal. Blvd
Benito Juarez between Calle Rene Ortiz and Calle Acaci, in front of the
old police station.
Tel: 011-52-661-612-2910.
Open daily 8 am - 8 pm.
$1.30 - $5.50
• El Nido is
always the best place for a great steak. Great service in a warm
setting with four fireplaces. Great bean soup, salsa, salad and any
kind of steak you desire. Grilled to perfection. Seating in the arbor patio is a favorite.
Telephone 612-1430.
No Credit Cards.
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Bobby's by the Sea is a Mediterranean style restaurant with great
views. Live music Friday and Saturday from 4 to 7 and Sunday 1 to 7.
Varied menu featuring home made italian cuisine.
Open for breakfast
Saturday and Sunday to noon.
Weekdays noon until 8 PM, weekends 8 AM to
10 PM.
Other great places nearby
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Rincon San Roman (Real Del Mar Golf Course exit) Chef Rincon San Roman
F. "Acadamie Culinaire de France"has assembled an array of menu items
that are scrumptious. Happy Hour is Tuesday thru Sunday from 5 to 7 in
the cozy bar and outside terrace. Martin's exquisite crepes! Caesar
Salad is really exceptional. Mid to upper price. Visa and Mastercard.
Telephone 6-312-2241.
Email rinconsr@telnor.net
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Pedrin's at Real Del Mar Golf Course is located in the Club House.
Beautiful views of the 18th hole, the ocean and the Coronado Islands.
Exquisite dining room! Opened June of 1995. Mid to upper price. Visa
and MC.
• La Costa in San
Antonio Del Mar off the cuota. Ocean view dining, open for lunch and
dinner weekdays and on weekends are open for breakfast. Nice setting
and very good service. Mid to upper price. Visa and MC.
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Pepe's is the New Pepe's (from the Old Derby) now open at Km 28! Great
menu served from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. Fabulous omelets, generous
servings and fresh coffee. Breakfast, lunch, and extensive dinner menu.
Mid priced. No Credit Cards.
Closed Tuesdays.
Telephone 612-1422.
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La Fuente at Km 31 on the Libre east side of the highway. Open for
breakfast and lunch from 9 AM to 3 PM. Very clean, consistent, good
food and service. Owner Enrique Segovia.
Open Wednesday thru Sunday.
No
Credit Cards.
• Calafia
Restaurant Fancy or casual, Calafia, just 6 miles south of Rosarito,
has breathtaking views, terraced in the cliffs with white water
splashing at your feet. Casual outdoor dining and a very nice formal
dining room. Choose from an upscale menu served at one of five indoor
or outdoor dining areas; or munch on tacos, quesadillas and other light
fare served on an outdoor terrace. 5 miles south of Rosarito.
Tel:
011-52-661-612-1581.
Restaurant open daily 8 am - 11 pm.
Taco bar open
Fri-Sun 10 am - 2 am.
Sunday 10 am - 10 pm;
closed Mon - Thu.
Restaurant $10 - $26
and taco bar $3.50 - $5.
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Ana Mar Restaurant and Bar immediately south of Las Rocas Hotel at Km
38. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. A nice menu and the food is
consistently good. Great 7 Seas Soup and Clam Chowder. Friendly
service. Mid Priced.
Closed Wednesday.
Telephone 044-616-5121.
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El Zarape Bar and Grill across from Las Gaviotas above the White Horse
Grocery store at Km 40.5. Open daily 8 AM to 11:30 PM. Happy Hour 2
& 6 PM with 50 cent carne asada tacos, 99 cent fish tacos and 2 for
1 margaritas and beer.
Call Alfredo Cota at 614-0343.
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Bahia Cantiles is located about Km 43 on the libre. This little place
has a great feel. Feels very Mexican. Owners Adan and Rosa are a hard
working couple. Adan sings Thursday thru Sunday nights with a live
group behind him. Good Food too! Good Lobster. Satellite dish for
games. No Credit Cards.
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Captain Ray's Restaurant above Puerto Nuevo. Very large portions of
steaming hot lobster. He does not use lard in his recipes. Watch for
the "Captain Ray's Marine Room" sign across from El Pescador. Go under
overpass and take a right on top of hill and you'll see the sign.
Telephone 614-1022.
• El
Pescador Seafood Restaurant open 8 AM til Midnight, serving breakfast,
lunch and dinner. Complete bar and very friendly staff. Just 1/4 mile
north of Puerto Nuevo Lobster Village at El Pescador. Under New
Management with many reports that food is very good.
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The Palm Grill is located at Km 46.5 next to Cantamar. Open for
breakfast, lunch and dinner. Visa and Mastercard. Mid Priced. Telephone
614-1203.
• Jose's La Palapa
Restaurant is located just south of Plaza Del Mar at Km 55. Look for
big white arches with red Km 55 painted on the arch. Go under the arch
toward the ocean and turn left a block and you're there. Palapa style.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Nice setting. Good Food.
Closed Tuesdays.
Classical guitar on weekends.
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La Mision Restaurant at Km 58 on the Libre to Ensenada has a full menu
with Sunday Brunch. 2 to 6 pm $1.00 Margaritas. Owner Don Duffin. Mid
Priced. Live music on weekends.
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La Fonda Restaurant always a favorite and shows that not all seaside
settings were created equal. Located high above Playa La Mision at Km
59 on the Libre from Rosarito to Ensenada, La Fond's splendid views and
romantic ambiance have few rivals on Baja's Pacific Coast. The menu
will suit any whim. Sunday Brunch, Breakfast (try the Banana Pancakes),
and the best prime rib you've ever had, as well as fish and lobster
entrees, grilled quail and baked rack of lamb. Live music every night.
Direct TV. Visa and Mastercard. 20 miles south of town,
Telephone
011-52-661-155-0317.
$8 - $26.