It can be quite the trek to get out there but Ms. Esthela cooks out of the back of her house; a great reminder that we’re in farm country. Birria, chilaquiles, enchiladas, and their famed corn pancakes- Dona Esthela won’t disappoint.

It's at the far end of Valle, but might be our favorite spot. It was named “Best Restaurant in Mexico” in 2023. Come hungry and try the chef's tasting menu with the wine pairing. Reservations are highly recommended. $$$

A sustainable farm-to-table style restaurant that incorporates vegetables and livestock from its ranch and farmers in the valley. If you wander a bit, you will come across the chicken coup, pig pens, and the family of goats. Reservations are highly recommended. $$$

Oysters & bubbles all day! Project in communion between the Casa de Piedra winery and the Deckman's kitchen, where they pair shelled seafood from our region exclusively with the sparkling wines from Casa de Piedra. All seafood is seasonal, responsible and 100% from Baja. A nice place to visit mid-afternoon. $$

The food truck sits outside Adobe Guadalupe vineyard with casual wooden picnic benches, sunshades, and amazing views of the property’s vineyards. The menu has a Spanish flair, with Tapas, Polish sausage and sweet peppers and onions, ham croquet, pesto sandwiches, and Caprese salads. $

Make your reservations in advance and drive over to Cuatro Cuatros to watch the unimaginable sunset. The setting and view is out of this world. Enjoy cocktails and light bites as you overlook the pristine Baja coastline. $$

By far, it's our favorite lunch spot in Baja. This quaint restaurant in Ensenada Harbor serves the best traditional Mexican seafood dishes. Do not miss the ceviche, oysters, fried calamari, clam chowder, corn soup, and camaroncillas. $

It's criminal to go to Ensenada, the birthplace of the fish taco, without getting a fish taco. Located in a less touristy part of Ensenada, Tacos Fenix only has two things on their menu: fish tacos and shrimp tacos. It’s hard not to order a dozen of these bad boys. Eat ‘em fresh right there on the street. $

The sister restaurant to Muelle 3 has a magical outdoor patio that boasts a pétanque court. Enjoy Spanish-style gin and tonics alongside delicious Baja bites. The patrons are usually a diverse group of locals, visitors, winemakers, sailors, fishermen, and musicians. $

A cute cafe and smoothie bar that serves lighter traditional fare. It's a great spot to detox heading out of the valley. All organic with vegan options as well. Don’t miss their juices and salsa macha. $

A roadside taco stand close to the entrance/exit to the valley serving all the street taco classics. Grab a plate of tacos on their homemade tortillas and support your local taquero. $

The brewery that started our love affair with this region of Mexico. The original pub is located downtown, but we recommend the oceanfront production facility in Sauzal. Enjoy the best craft beer and local Mexican bites on their multiple outdoor decks. Bonus! You may even see the hunkiest boys around.

One of our personal favorites, this winery has been producing extremely high quality, small production wines since 2005. Now, 15+ years later, their wines are featured on esteemed wine lists such as The French Laundry. Vinos Lechuza is focused on sustainable farming and all the vineyards are located behind the family house. Mellow vibe and the reds here are excellent.

This project was designed by the very well-known architect Alejandro D’Acosta. D’Acosta is known for his passion for using natural building materials of stone and soil, but even more, his vision is seen in using what has been discarded or thought to be of no value. The wine tasting takes place on the ground level, taking in Alejandro’s extraordinary idea of using a 300-year-old oak tree that had died; tons of building material as seen through his eyes.

The buildings are one of the main features of this property. They are built in the cob style using the earth itself and created by traveler, artist, designer and winemaker Aime Desponds. The effect is a beautiful simplicity of building that is a natural part of the landscape. Ttry the unique white varietal, Malvoisie, a grape hailing from Greece.