Tacos Castillo — Restaurant in Ensenada

Tacos Castillo is a classic street food stand with a straightforward setup — it can get busy, but the atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect from a no-frills taco stand. The staff is friendly, and the customer service aligns well with the casual, fast-paced vibe of the place.

We tried the tacos de camarón (shrimp) and pescado (fish). Compared to Tacos Fénix, the flavors and quality are nearly identical, with the main difference being the selection of salsas. The shrimp tacos were especially notable — the shrimp had a nice, bouncy texture, which speaks to its freshness even after cooking.

Seating is minimal, just benches without actual tables unless you’re seated close to the fryer. It’s not the most comfortable, but it’s part of the experience. If Tacos Fénix has a long line, Tacos Castillo is a fantastic alternative since they’re so similar in taste and quality.

Overall, I’d definitely go back for another...

These are the best fish tacos you will find in the world, no joke. I've had many but none come close to these fish tacos. I've been coming here since I was a kid and the quality has not changed one bit. Fish tacos cost $20 pesos and shrimp tacos cost $25 pesos, this amounts to $1.20 and $1.50 in dollars, respectively. If you are visiting Ensenada, this is one place I highly recommend eating. I bring my family and friends and it has not disappointed one bit. When we return to the states, this is all we talk about. This place is about two blocks away from where the cruise ship docks. You will walk by many seafood stand but walk directly to this one. The tacos fully prepared with fish/shrimp, mayo, pico de Gallo (no spice), and cabbage. I don't like My Tacos with cabbage, you will see them on my pictures. Important Note: They only serve fish and shrimp tacos. Enjoy and...

These tacos are famous. Like seriously featured in all YouTube videos about Ensenada, commented about, super hyped.

I liked the efficient service, the clean clear containers, handing money through a plastic bag, and very generous servings of salsa, shredded lettuce, cucumber and radishes, and the sauces I would never be brave enough to try really looked delicious. The two "cremas" were mayonnaise and chipotle aioli.

And, as for the fish, it was crispy, they have a very efficient technique for drying it at the border of the pan, and it was tasty. Was it tastier than El Johnny in Punta Banda? That would be a resounding "no". These folks are better organized and handled the long line very elegantly, though.

Still a great experience!! I concur with the recommendations. Special mention...