Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Ensenada

I don’t want to discourage anyone from attending, but best not to reserve at closing during the off season when the traffic is slow. Had the place to ourselves and service was excellent, along with the atmosphere. A fire pit was brought to us to keep us warm and were surrounded by 4 of the most docile dogs ever… just chillin around the table. We did expect a bit more from the food for the price Both potatoe dishes were overcooked and the New York a bit too salty. Wish there were more red wine choices sold by the glass… perhaps we should have just chosen a bottle. We will probably come back again to try the seafood.

We loved Elena’s! The ambiance was great and the food amazing!!! My husband had a steak and mushroom and he said it was delicious, I had pasta in mushrooms and shrimp added.. the sauces were to die for. we finalized with a tres leches cake and some Carajillos. I had the mazapán and my husband had the Chocomenta carajillo both of them were amazing! I definitely would recommend this place. Our server was very educated on all the meals and he explained how everything was made.

Overall, great ambiance, service is wonderful and food is delicious. Only issue is the point of sale system they use. Card kept declining here and at their other owned restaurant Deckmans en el Mogor, no issues anywhere else. Take cash to avoid issues.

This was the best Omakase experience I’ve ever had. Chef Rob Ruiz is incredible at what he does, and he prioritizes sustainability which is so refreshing to see. Each course was delicious and so well thought out, I can’t wait to go back again.

The restaurant was super nice and service was great.