Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Baja California

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Baja California? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Damiana

4.9

4.9 (109)

Mex$500 and over

Farm-to-table

Valle de Guadalupe

About the restaurant

Chef Esteban Lluis delights us with a memorable under the tree's experience, based on the quality and availability of local ingredients, along with a variety of vegetables harvested day by day from our garden.
Adventure into our 6-course tasting menu, which is constantly changing, depending on availability of local products and with the intention of working only with the best.

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Elizabeth

Dined 7 days ago

Very good experience, great food, great service and very proud of the chef

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Oryx Restaurante

4.8

4.8 (150)

Mex$500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Tijuana

About the restaurant

Fusión gastronómica. Una mezcla exquisita de sabores de California y Baja California Estilo relajado, sabores sencillos, música, diseño y condimentos, sabores cocinados a fuego lento, ingredientes frescos, colores, experimentación y un grato sentido de hospitalidad. Acompaña tu comida con las mejores cervezas artesanales de la región y una selección de los mejores vinos.

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JorgeVIP

Dined 2 days ago

For sure a gem! Anticipate this restaurant will be in the Michelin category soon

Animalón

4.8

4.8 (896)

Mex$500 and over

Global, International

Valle de Guadalupe

About the restaurant

A SEASONAL FINE-DINING RESTAURANT UNDER AN +100 YR OLD OAK TREE IN BAJA'S WINE COUNTRY, VALLE DE GUADALUPE. MEET CHEF OSCAR TORRES- Having worked under Michelin star chefs, chef Oscar a Los Angeles native, practices a globally influenced cuisine featuring plates inspired by the Mediterranean, 'Franco-Afrique,' India and Southeast Asia constantly changing and evolving to showcase the abundance of produce sourced from nearby farmers and markets. LOCATION VALLE DE GUADALUPE Tucked about 15 minutes inland from the port city of Ensenada in Baja California, Valle de Guadalupe is Mexico's emerging wine growing region. With about 100+ wineries producing world class vintages, the "Valle" (as locals like to call it), the region has been on the radar of every food traveler. Cheese makers, olive oil producers, animal raising farms, produce farms, winemakers, craft breweries, the prestigious seafood bounty of Baja waters, there is no wonder Baja is a chef's dream come t

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ReneVIP

Dined on Nov 30, 2024

One of the best restaurant experiences I’ve ever had. Fantastic!

Kous Kous Cocina de Marruecos

4.8

4.8 (258)

Mex$310 to Mex$500

Moroccan

Valle de Guadalupe

About the restaurant

After 15 Years in san Diego, Award winner Chef Moumen Nouri decide to move his Moroccan Restaurant to the heart of the Valle De Guadalupe; a community rich in agricultural products, but also welcoming to new concepts and cuisines. Nestled inside the gorgeous Anatolia Winery, Kous Kous Cocina de Marruecos is known for its family style service of delicious slow braised Tagines, grilled lamb Chops and Ribeye, and large Mediterranean Salads. All this in a cozy and relaxed environment, surrounded with Moroccan Lanterns and colorful soft pillows and drapery.
Our commitment to Valle De Guadalupe is to work only and exclusively with local farmers, from wines and other distilled liquors, to fruits, vegetables, seafoods and meats, to training and employing families of local farmers.
We look forward to sharing our unique experience with you.

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Rick

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Kous kous is always a great experience. The food is amazing. The decor is perfect. I definitely recommend this place whether for a romantic dinner or a gathering with friends.

Tower Bar - Grand Hotel Tijuana

4.8

4.8 (8)

Mex$500 and over

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Zona Centro

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Antonio

Dined on Dec 1, 2024

Great experience, special thanks to Miguel, he is very attentive and helpful, the food offerings are small bites but very tasty, their specialty drinks are delicious, we tried 5 different ones, the background music was super fun and the volume allowed to carry a conversation and enjoy the music as well, they also have live music. The bar interior is beautifully decorated like an old time airport terminal, very tasteful.

Primitivo

4.7

4.7 (448)

Mex$500 and over

Farm-to-table

Valle de Guadalupe

About the restaurant

The Michelin Guide recommends Primitivo for its one-of-a-kind gastronomic experience that celebrates the bounty of local ingredients. Chef Carolina Jiménez has teamed up with local producers to create a menu that celebrates rustic cuisine with a touch of ingenuity and sophistication.

Kick off your evening with some fresh and succulent oysters – the perfect starter for what's in store. Next, you can choose your protein: fish or meat (duck in the autumn/winter season), both of the highest quality.

From there, you'll get to enjoy a series of dishes where each part of the main ingredient is used to the fullest. Be sure to leave room for dessert, too! Think almond tart with apples and sherry, or a soft chocolate cake with candied orange peel and smoked lavender ice cream. And don't forget to check out the seasonal cocktails and wine list!

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Art

Dined 7 days ago

Vast food, good service, would appreciate more drinks options, bathrooms need upgrade!!! Ceviche with nopal was amazing

La Justina Valle

4.6

4.6 (67)

Mex$500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Valle de Guadalupe

About the restaurant

La Justina Valle abre
sus puertas el 27 de Julio del 2020, para abonar a este paraíso
gastronómico con su cocina y mixología 100% de la Baja.

la Justina se afianza en la Ruta del Vino, ofreciendo un espacio para
disfrutar de lo mejor del estado en un ambiente relajado, de decoración
impecable, donde cada esquina es una experiencia que obliga a vivirla y
capturarla en imagen.

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Blanca

Dined on Nov 3, 2024

The food and service was excellent! Loved how attentive service was. They even offered blankets and a heater to keep us warm. Would Come again and recommend folks to go!

ANCOR RESTAURANT

4.6

4.6 (145)

Mex$310 to Mex$500

International

Tijuana

About the restaurant

ANCOR International Cuisine
Explosión de sabores y colores. Arte culinario combinado con un arquitectura increíble en nuestros cuatro salones que te encantarán. iVen y déjate sorprender!
Nuestros chefs; Sandra Vázquez y Luis Cardenas Luna

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SaraR

Dined on Oct 21, 2024

Very cool restaurant, great service and delicious breakfast!

Oja

4.5

4.5 (172)

Mex$500 and over

Regional Mexican (Baja Med)

Valle de Guadalupe

About the restaurant

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El Valle de Guadalupe se distingue por la producción de sus buenos vinos, sus fantásticos paisajes, su gente y, sobre todo, por su excelente cocina que atrae la mirada de personas de todo el mundo, por ello para sumarse a esto llega al valle una nueva propuesta gastronómica única en su tipo: restaurante Ojá.
Ojá es nuevo concepto de restaurante, permitiéndote llegar y pasar el día disfrutando de su deliciosa gastronomía mexicana con toque francés y mediterráneo, así como su excelente mixología que harán de esta experiencia algo único, todo bajo la magia natural del Valle.
Cada platillo con excelente calidad y sabor a la mesa de Ojá.

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Gustavo

Dined on Dec 1, 2024

Oja is a rustic and modern restaurant with lots of art to take pictures. The music, food and experience were great and I would highly recommend going!

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