Michael’s guidebook: favorite things to do near the Baja House
Home Sweet Home
This is where you are staying.
Address: San Ignacio 221, Cibolas del Mar, Baja California
The Baja House
221 San IgnacioThis is where you are staying.
Address: San Ignacio 221, Cibolas del Mar, Baja California
Markets
Calimax Sauzal
S/N Colinas RiversideThis is the closest supermarket for your grocery needs.
Another close supermarket with a good selection of wines, tequila, etc.
32 locals recommend
Soriana Super 543 San Marino
Avenida Bahía de la PazAnother close supermarket with a good selection of wines, tequila, etc.
Maria Luisa Mercado
s/n Avenida RuizA smaller specialty store, like Trader Joe's.
Another specialty market with gourmet foods, located in the Bodegas de Santo Tomas center.
7 locals recommend
Mercados El Roble
637 MiramarAnother specialty market with gourmet foods, located in the Bodegas de Santo Tomas center.
A fun and historic center, which has several different stores: a produce store, a coffee store, a bakery (Hogaza), a cheese store, a pizza restaurant, a cafe and my favorite seafood market (El Garo).
32 locals recommend
Bodegas de Santo Tomás S,A. de C.V.
666 MiramarA fun and historic center, which has several different stores: a produce store, a coffee store, a bakery (Hogaza), a cheese store, a pizza restaurant, a cafe and my favorite seafood market (El Garo).
Local Food scene
These are the closest restaurants in El Sauzal and El Tigre, within minutes of the house.
El Trailero is one of the best taco stands around, less than 10 minutes away in El Sauzal.
17 locals recommend
Taqueria el Trailero
no. 353 Carr. a TijuanaEl Trailero is one of the best taco stands around, less than 10 minutes away in El Sauzal.
Right down the hill from the Baja House, by the ocean and near the San Miguel surf beach is the
San Miguel Restaurant. They are only open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. serving breakfast or early lunch, but it’s a great place to start the day.
15 locals recommend
San Miguel Restaurante & wedding venue
Right down the hill from the Baja House, by the ocean and near the San Miguel surf beach is the
San Miguel Restaurant. They are only open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. serving breakfast or early lunch, but it’s a great place to start the day.
It is a great place to get an instant meal, and maybe get some extras too for later. Next door is a rotisserie chicken take-out place that is good for a quick take-out meal.
Tamales Yary
Calle PrimeraIt is a great place to get an instant meal, and maybe get some extras too for later. Next door is a rotisserie chicken take-out place that is good for a quick take-out meal.
El Vaquero
18b SegundaA great place for local pizza delivery, perfect for a quick meal.
One of my personal favorites and the closest to the house is Planta Baja with seating right by the ocean and an extensive menu. They have some vegan and vegetarian selections, along with seafood, beef and chicken dishes.
14 locals recommend
PB Restaurant - Bar
El SauzalOne of my personal favorites and the closest to the house is Planta Baja with seating right by the ocean and an extensive menu. They have some vegan and vegetarian selections, along with seafood, beef and chicken dishes.
Ophelia
103 Carr Tijuana-EnsenadaA higher end restaurant, great for foodies.
This higher end place is only 10 minutes away but may require reservations several days in advance. They have an awesome area overlooking the ocean with restaurant, bar and all kinds of other experiences.
21 locals recommend
Bar Bura Cuatro Cuatros
This higher end place is only 10 minutes away but may require reservations several days in advance. They have an awesome area overlooking the ocean with restaurant, bar and all kinds of other experiences.
Wine Country Restaurants
La Esperanza BajaMed
3 México 3Baja Fusion Cuisine with vineyard views.
Restaurante Pancracia
More Baja Fusion Cuisine with great architecture, DJ upstairs.
Olivia el Asador del Porvenir
Fantastic grilled foods, in a rustic stone setting.
Finca Altozano
Km 83 EjidoA classic baja fusion restaurant, enjoyed by many guests.
High end but quite amazing place for food, ambience at the far end of the Guadalupe Valley.
46 locals recommend
Fauna
km #73 Carretera Federal 3High end but quite amazing place for food, ambience at the far end of the Guadalupe Valley.
Las Nubes Bodegas y Viñedos
Callejón Emiliano ZapataFantastic views, great food and wine.
A wine country restaurant with fantastic food in an oak tree ambiance, higher end.
20 locals recommend
Animalón
A wine country restaurant with fantastic food in an oak tree ambiance, higher end.
Ensenada Restaurants
Mahi Mahi
33 P.º Miguel Hidalgo y CostillaOne of my personal favorites for seafood.
Muelle 3
187 Paseo Olas AltasA local favorite for seafood by the bay.
A hip Japanese-Mexican joint with fusion ramen and sushi.
11 locals recommend
Mexipon Ramen & Curry Bar
649 Virgilio UribeA hip Japanese-Mexican joint with fusion ramen and sushi.
A modern deli with great wifi, to get sandwiches to take on your picnic.
28 locals recommend
Deli Loop
Carretera TranspeninsularA modern deli with great wifi, to get sandwiches to take on your picnic.
Il Massimo
987 Lázaro CárdenasThe best Italian in Ensenada.
Classic Mexican food, plenty of parking in the back off Gastelum Street.
12 locals recommend
Restaurante El Charro
454 Av Adolfo López MateosClassic Mexican food, plenty of parking in the back off Gastelum Street.
Don Zefe's has a local feel (easier parking and cleaner than the Mercado Negro) with many different types of seafood tacos and quesadillas. Also there is a nice seafood market next door.
13 locals recommend
Tacos Don Zefe
810 CuartaDon Zefe's has a local feel (easier parking and cleaner than the Mercado Negro) with many different types of seafood tacos and quesadillas. Also there is a nice seafood market next door.
Wineries
These are just a few recommendations. There are over a hundred to choose from! Let me know if you find a favorite.
Clos de Tres Cantos
Villa Montefiori
Viñas de Garza
Km 87 México 3Cavas Sol Y Barro
Carretera Federal 3Vinos Xecue
Carretera Federal 3Breweries
There are quite a few in the region, but two of the very best are right nearby in the town of El Sauzal, just minutes from the Baja House. Both have excellent beer snacking foods, too. For a younger crowd and more rustic setting, right along the coast, try Pacific Brews, also in El Sauzal.
Wendlandt
385 C. 10Just minutes from the Baja house, great brews and light food.
Microbrewery Aguamala
A local hot spot for awesome microbrews, and light snacks.