El Nido Restaurant
At El Nido you can count
on hearty breakfasts,
delish grilled meats and a
charming rustic ambiance,
especially on the greenery-filled back patio with its
turtle pond.
Blvd. Benito Juárez 6
Ollie’s Pizza
Handcrafted wood-fired pizzas,
delicious salads and from-scratch desserts round out the
menu at this warm and cozy
pizzeria. Save room for something sweet; the Nutella-filled
dessert pizza is a winner.
Km 40. 5 Libre Rosarito
Ensenada
Tacos El Yaqui
For the best carne asada
tacos in town, head to this
friendly taqueria and grab a
seat on the patio. Mesquite
wood-grilled meat is tucked
into handmade tortillas,
served with grilled jalapeño
chili peppers on the side.
Mar del Norte #115 12
Splash Cantina
Ocean views, sunset
margaritas, fresh seafood
selections and live music
Tuesday–Sunday evenings
draw tourists to this seaside
restaurant. Try the loaded
nachos and fried oysters.
Km 52 Libre Rosarito
Ensenada
Rosarito
Located just 20 minutes from the
U.S.-Mexico border, this seaside town
is bursting with dining, shopping
and entertainment options. Whether
you’re looking for a relaxing day at the
beach or a heart-pounding adventure,
you’ll find it here.
WORTH THE TRIP
GOOD EATS IN ROSARITO
BAJA FUN ADVENTURES
Rev up your visit with an exciting ATV tour
through the canyons of Rosarito, including stops to sample fresh cheese, eat lunch
and meet a friendly monkey named Pepe.
Single-rider and multi-person vehicles
are available. Book your excursion at the
Rosarito Beach Hotel.
Km 38 Ave. Benito Juarez
ALL THE PRETTY
HORSES RESCUE AND RIDES
Ex-pats Krystal and Randy Redmon
offer lessons and trail rides through the
canyons, hills and riverbeds of Rosarito
on gentle, well-behaved horses. Be sure
to arrive at the ranch early to meet all
the horses and other rescue animals,
including friendly dogs and goats.
Km 46 Libre Rosarito Ensenada
ROSARITO BEACH HOTEL
One of Baja’s landmarks, this classic
beachfront hotel has welcomed guests for
more than 90 years. Enjoy a traditional
Mexican buffet with a folkloric ballet show
in the Salon Mexicano, or formal dining
in old-world ambiance at Azteca. Sing
your heart out at Rosa & Rita, the on-site
karaoke bar open Friday and Saturday
evenings, or take in the ocean views from
the 17th-floor rooftop lounge.
Blvd. Benito Juárez 31
MERCADO DEL MAR
Don’t be fooled by the unassuming
storefront; inside lies a treasure trove of
mezcal, tequila, wine and other assorted
libations. Prices are reasonable, and
knowledgeable staff members trans-
form stocking up on booze into an
educational experience.
Blvd. Popotla #3135
ROSARITO OCEAN SPORTS
Rent kayaks, sea scooters, stand-up paddleboards, scuba equipment and more at this
one-stop aquatic adventure shop. Or head
out to explore the Coronado Islands on a
guided three-hour Jet Ski tour.
Blvd. Benito Juarez 890-7
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