Finca Altozano
Restaurant · Ensenada ·
Steak, seafood & local wines on a terrace with vineyard views
Steak, seafood & local wines on a terrace with vineyard views
"In perhaps the most picturesque setting in all of Mexican wine country, chef Javier Plascencia offers a grand campestre experience. Diners feast on local oysters, suckling pig and lamb roasted in cajas chinas, and seafood tostadas you can dress with an array of colorful salsas served in small jars. The bread and tortillas are made by artisans on the premises, and the produce comes plucked from the garden. Seating areas on top of massive old wine barrels, acquired from the Santo Tomás winery, act as amusement parks where visitors share Mexican wine, laughter, and selfies until the cows come home." - Bill Esparza
"At Finca Altozano I experienced menus driven by Chef Javier Plascencia's live-fire cooking, which defines the restaurant's approach and flavors." - Ray Isle
"Representing the Valle de Guadalupe and Ensenada region, this vendor brings flavors and influences from Baja’s wine-country and coastal culinary traditions, offering attendees a taste of that specific Mexican terroir." - Farley Elliott
"A Valle de Guadalupe (Baja) restaurant in the chef’s collection that showcases regional Baja ingredients and contributes to the development and visibility of Baja’s culinary identity." - Susan Stapleton
"Hosting both special events and festival programming, Finca Altozano is the site for Club Tengo Hambre’s Thanksgiving dinner (a multi-course meal prepared exclusively by Chef Javier Plascencia for $130, with an optional $40 round-trip chauffeured transport) and served as the main venue for Valle Food & Wine Festival weekend events." - Jackie Bryant