Ensamble 43

Not only is the atmosphere impressive but so is the food. The place is located in a neighborhood outside the Main Street of Tecate. If you drive to fast you may miss it because outside is very non-descriptive. You could easily confuse the place with a residential house. I ordered food off the menus that has stars, their house “recommended dishes”; I am so glad I did, I was tempted to order food that normally gravitate to, but stuck to house recommendations only. Not only did I try food that I wouldn’t normally try, but each dish wowed me. Loved my experience, I plan to go back but with family. *** update. We have gone two more times since and they keep surprising us with different dishes. Had a salad that seems simple but complex in flavor.

My friends and I came to Ensamble 43 for a birthday dinner, and it completely blew our minds. The restaurant itself is elegant, with simple but beautiful design and decor. The staff is very friendly and chipper, always easy to speak with and willing to help. We ordered a huge spread, including the ceviche, carbonara with shrimp, mussels, arrachera, chicharron and guacamole, al pastor tacos, and a whole roasted cauliflower. Everything was delicious and presented beautifully. The ceviche was absolutely incredible. The tuna was extremely fresh and the beet marinade and fruit mixture masked the taste of fish to the extent that I thought it was vegan for a little while. I don’t even like fish, but this was so good it truly wowed me. The steak had a deep wood-fired flavor and was the perfect medium rare. When you paired it with guacamole it was an incredible bite that had so much flavor and creaminess to it. The cauliflower was quite tasty as well, despite being a fairly simple dish. The tacos were juicy and well-marinated, too. Overall, we were completely blown away by the dinner and left feeling very full and very happy. I highly recommend Ensamble 43 to anyone in Tijuana, Tecate, or who’s just passing through.

Holy moly. This is by far the best meal I've had in a long time. Please see the photos! The drinks were delicious. The aguas were pure fruit juice. Cocktails were made with expert bartenders. The food was out of this world. It felt as if I was eating at a Michelin Star rated restaurant. This is a travel destination. Needs to be highlighted how delicious the food was. On top of everything, the service was amazing. I went out with my wife and my parents and everyone was treated with respect and care. The Activido was seasoned octopus over seasoned potatoes. Best octopus I've ever had in my life. My dad had the tuna ceviche with fruit. The fruit blended so well with the acidic lemon flavor. My mom had the 4 cheese pasta (can't say too much because I am lactose) My wife had octopus risotto. She liked her meal more than mine! Please go and eat here.

This spot became easily our new favorite! Javier creates stunning food, visual master pieces and your taste buds will ask for more. We came for dinner and came back for brunch. We will be back again, once in town. The staff is super friendly, and the atmosphere is super cozy. It's almost like you dine in a backyard with lots of flair. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

We absolutely love this place. Delicious food, great ambiance and variety in drinks. Places is small so for a better service we advise to book a reservation in advance. On a side note, we give a 10 out of 10 to the women's bathroom.

Highly recommended and definitely coming back to try the other items on the menu. We had the Tiradito as an appetizer and it was delicious. It was three of us and shared the Parillada 43, which is meant for 5-6 people but the three of us devoured it. Finished it off with a Flan de Elote. Also very good.

This place has become one of my favorite spots in Tecate. The food is ....... I can't even find words, but the flavor is amazing, not to mention that the service is great. It has a pretty good atmosphere. The only downsize is that the place is a little small, but

Pros: Great food (perfectly cooked arrachera and delicious clam chowder). Good variety of drinks (mixed, comercial brand and craft beers, tequila, mezcal, red wine), really cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, fair prices, good size portions, indoor and outside sitting, clean facilities, fast service. Cons: Parking on the street only.