El Parian — Restaurant in Ensenada

We've been cruising the west coast of Mexico by sailboat and Ensenada is our last stop before USA. We wanted authentic food, so we walked an extra block or two to get out of tourist-town. The food was reasonably priced, and very good. Salsa was awesome! Nothing really stood out, but felt authentic. Dropping a star from service because my beer kept getting empty. Honestly though, this has been my experience throughout Mexico, so it's probably a cultural thing.

Very family friendly, so don't hesitate to walk another 100 yards to have an...

While the atmosphere and service are very good, the food just left a lot to be desired. I tried the menudo (cow's stomach/intestine) and there were basically no spices in the dish. Maybe it's my lack of knowledge about how a traditional menudo is prepared, but eating cow stomach and the associated broth just didn't do it for me. The enchiladas were also not that tasty; lacking some flavor. The beans were watered down, it seemed. Overall, a pleasant experience for late night grub, but wouldn't recommend if you...

Great place to go for breakfast. It gets a bit crowded after 10. If you are a local looking for good food or a tourist looking to score some authentic mexican food this is the place to be. They have enchiladas, chilaquiles, machaca, and an assortment of options for eggs. I would recommend the Enchiladas Rojas de Pollo. That is my favorite dish. For those that want something a little more normal you can order some eggs and ham. The place is decorated quite nicely like a mexican plaza and full of color. I...