La Guerrerense Carreta

Seafood restaurant · Ensenada

La Guerrerense Carreta

Seafood restaurant · Ensenada

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Av Adolfo López Mateos 917, Centro, 22800 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico

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This legendary Ensenada food cart, hailed by Anthony Bourdain, serves fresh, vibrant seafood tostadas loaded with inventive salsas and bold flavors.  

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The 22 Essential Restaurants in Ensenada, Mexico

"No stop in Ensenada is complete without queuing up at this legendary seafood cart from one of Mexico’s most famous traditional cooks. Sabina Bandera and her family serve seafood tostadas, seafood cocktails, and raw shellfish dressed with brilliant, essential salsas that have codified Bandera’s original style. Everyone knows the protocol: Get a cooked-and-cooled sea urchin tostada and a salt cod tostada to start. For toppings, ask for Pismo clam or splurge on callo de hacha (pen shell clam). Then dress the tostadas with guacachile (spicy guacamole) and chiles de mi jardin (toasted chiles in vegetable oil with peanuts), or take a chance on one of the countless jars of proprietary salsas." - Bill Esparza

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The 22 Best Restaurants in Ensenada, Mexico - Eater

"No stop in Ensenada is complete without queuing up at this legendary seafood cart from one of Mexico’s most famous traditional cooks. Sabina Bandera and her family serve seafood tostadas, seafood cocktails, and raw shellfish dressed with brilliant, essential salsas that have codified Bandera’s original style. Everyone knows the protocol: Get a cooked-and-cooled sea urchin tostada and a salt cod tostada to start. For toppings, ask for Pismo clam or splurge on callo de hacha (pen shell clam). Then dress the tostadas with guacachile (spicy guacamole) and chiles de mi jardin (toasted chiles in vegetable oil with peanuts), or take a chance on one of the countless jars of proprietary salsas. [$]" - Bill Esparza

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"Whenever I head down to Ensenada to visit the famous La Guerrerense mariscos cart and restaurant, I always grab some salsas to take home." - Candice Woo

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"Northern Baja in Ensenada with La Guerrerense for street food." - Candice Woo

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Joan Lopez

Google
We had been once before and really enjoyed the seafood tostadas here. We were lucky to see the owner there and she was really wonderful and gave her recommendations and even took a picture with us. The seafood was super fresh and very delicious.

Jeremy Pommerening

Google
We heard about this place as a "must go" in Ensenada and Anthony Bourdain said it was the best in the world. Huge disappointment. The ceviche was a little below average compared to anywhere else we've had it. I ordered shrimp aguachile and it was so bad I took one bite and ordered what my kids were eating. It was supposed to be shrimp but what I ate didn't resemble a shrimp nor taste like shrimp. It tasted like a very fishy piece of fish soaked in mud with emphasis on the mud taste. I also noticed when we sat down they switched our menus to the American menus which I assume also meant higher prices.

Sophie Tsai

Google
My friends and I visited this spot during our port day in Ensenada, and it was the highlight of our trip. We were craving mariscos and had heard rave reviews about this street cart. Let me tell you—it did not disappoint. In fact, it far exceeded our expectations, serving the best ceviche tostadas we’ve ever tasted. At just $9 per tostada, they were generously loaded with incredibly fresh seafood and bold, vibrant flavors. It was so fresh, we even watched the clams being shucked right in front of us! My husband and I tried the (#2) cebiche de erizo con almeja, (#4) campechana, and (#6) almeja con pata de mula, and every bite was perfection. The condiments were impressive too. They had an lineup of hot sauces ranging from mild to fiery, along with saltines that paired beautifully with the spice and acidity of the seafood. We would have happily ordered more, but we were pacing ourselves for a food tour around town. Even my friend, who typically doesn’t enjoy ceviche, rated it a 10/10.

Viraj Patel

Google
6/22/25: Had the number 1 and 2 for 180mxn and a mixto tostada for 50mxn. The latter are a good value.

Todd P

Google
We came here on a tour so I only was able to sample one tostada. It was a mixed seafood tostada, and was the best tostada I’ve ever had. Anthony Bourdain discovered this restaurant many years ago and was so enthusiastic about the owner that he sponsored her in a world taco competition which she won. After sampling one tostada now we know why. It is a must try experience in Ensenada.

john anderson

Google
Little food cart made famous by Anthony Bordain the seafood tostada's are amazing I ate 3 and it cost me $7.50 usd

Susy Louk

Google
Very fresh and good food! A must place to try if you are around.

Alfredo Louk

Google
That place is amazing with the choices and variety of fresh seafood. Ceviche, tostada's right in the main street of Ensenada. Will go back once in Ensenada
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Marie A.

Yelp
Anthony Bourdain said this was the best, so had to try it when we were in Ensenada! Literally like up the street from the Carnival Cruise Port, it's a street vendor, but don't let that fool you. Everything was delicious, used a google translator for the pictures! Make sure that you do translate as some of the ingredients may contain peanuts! I ordered number one, my family ordered 2, 4, and 9. All were delicious, freshly made- it is slightly pricy, $180 pesos which is about $9.56 USD. (They do take US Dollars).
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Todd P.

Yelp
We came here on a tour so I only was able to sample one tostada. It was a mixed seafood tostada, and was the best tostada I've ever had. Anthony Bourdain discovered this restaurant many years ago and was so enthusiastic about the owner that he sponsored her in a world taco competition which she won. After sampling one tostada now we know why. It is a must try experience in Ensenada.
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Vivian B.

Yelp
My husband and I visited this spot as a stop on our cruise. We weren't planning on getting off our ship as we had heard there wasn't much to see in Ensenada, but I saw the amazing reviews and felt like we had to check it out! Let me say, when they say spicy, they mean spicy!! It was all delicious but some of those hot sauces were too spicy for me! We order simple ceviche tostadas (shrimp and fish) and they were great!! You can see them making the tostadas right in front of you. They accept pesos and American dollars. One thing to note is that it was pretty crowded without a lot of seating options. I think it would have been better to take some of it to go and sit on a bench near the beach. We didn't do that, so we stood for a little and then got lucky with a family leaving a bench nearby. Great spot!! Check it out if you like seafood!
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Val G.

Yelp
So I have been coming to Ensenada for the fish tacos and seafood since I was a little kid. Today's meal at La Guerrerense might have been the best one. So many things to choose from; I really wanted to try the Octopus Sabina but decided to try a couple of tostadas. The first one I tried was the Mixed Ceviche with sea snail. It was super tasty and I was deciding to go between the Singapore or the Guerrerense with shrimp. I chose the Guerrerense and it was a great choice but I will definitely have to come back for the Singapore or the Octopus Sabina. My wife had a shrimp and fish taco and loved the shrimp taco much much more. The brought out some salsas and chips and their cucumber salsa was so good we finished up. I had a beer and the wife had a cocktail. The service here was excellent and the prices are really really reasonable for what you get and it is a Michelin restaurant. Again, i have been eating seafood here in Ensenada for decades and have never had this restaurant but I don't think I will miss it again. Great story of how the restaurant and the family started with a small cart and what they have created today. I ate in the restaurant but there is a cart [with a huge line] on the corner as well. The place is very nicely decorated and it is in a great shopping area.
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Juli R.

Yelp
Loved trying this fish shack in Ensenada! Anthony Bourdain recommends this place and I can see why! Simply a cute corner cart with limited seating. Delicious fresh fish and quick service! On a Main Street with all sorts of shopping. Don't miss it!
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Greg N.

Yelp
This used to be my go to spot every time I went to Ensenada. This will be my last time coming here. While the ceviches are still good, they don't put as much ceviche on the tostados as they used to . Before they we so full of goodies that it would fall Off the tostada, now it's a shell of its former self. And the prices got crazy expensive. $9.50 for each tostado is just to expensive for me, The owner is taking advantage of people just cause Bourdain came here and raved about it. That was over 12 years ago. I enjoyed this place but for me No Mas.
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Katie D.

Yelp
I am EXTREMELY happy my friends and I stumbled upon this restaurant when we were stopped in Ensenada for our cruise and walked around looking for somewhere to eat at for lunch. We didn't realize until we entered that it was a Michelin restaurant enjoyed by Anthony Bourdain. This recognition is well deserved as both the food and service were AMAZING!!! Right when we sat down, we were served chips and four different spicy salsas. We ordered numerous items - carne asada tacos, shrimp ceviche, rib eye guacamole, and the must-get food in Ensenada, fish tacos! Everything was delicious and flavorful! My favorites were the fish taco and the rib eye guacamole. Not to mention, all of our food was well-priced and not expensive for the quality and taste. I was so glad I got to try this place and I would totally come back here so I can eat their fish tacos again!!!
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Toby P.

Yelp
We were looking for somewhere to eat while in Ensenada for the day. Several people had suggested a restaurant in a hotel down the street. When we arrived, the hotel was only serving breakfast and the prices were pretty high for the area. We walked by the food cart at La Guerrense and saw the big line. I'm always good adventurous so we decided to try it. We ordered 3 tostadas, shrimp especiale, octopus and fish. All were ceviche. They priced well. When we received them, we looked at all the different salsa and chose a few and grabbed some napkins. We found a bench nearby to sit and eat. Why are the messiest foods always the best these tostadas were so delicious and incredibly fresh. I could've eaten several more, but we needed to go. As we returned to give our plates back, I saw that it was recommended by Anthony Bourdain. Even better. If I'm ever in Ensenada again I will forgo all else for this meal alone.
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Anna C.

Yelp
Stopped here whilst on a cruise at ~11am on a Wednesday, no wait in line. It's a street cart and there's a pillar in front of it with a picture of Anthony Bourdain and some pictures of their more popular menu choices. There are two benches you can sit at, so most people were standing, and salsas to the left of the cart. They take both MXN and USD. We ordered the campechana ($8), tuna with mango and habanero ($2, extremely spicy even for my parents who have high spice tolerance), and the camarones ($2.25). The seafood was fresh with the perfect acidic tang and the crunch of the toasted tortilla. If I were to go back again, I would order a variety of the individual specific seafood ceviches (e.g. pulpo, camarones) and not the tostada especiales--more budget friendly and also would allow me to try more variety. Would definitely visit again if I'm ever back in Ensenada!
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Jack K.

Yelp
First time at the La Guerrerense, Good quality of food but definitely was on the bit of pricier side but it is a Michelin guide rated place, when we were there, they were out of few of the items so couldnt try everything we wanted to try a bummer but overall good place and recommend to have 1 of the salsas not spicy for kids to try as well! Service was pretty good not the greatest
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Tim S.

Yelp
This was my last food stop before getting back on the ship. I was pretty full from eating tacos all day, so that may play in to my review. We got there later in the afternoon and they were out a few things. I went with a Ceviche Guerrerense con Camaron and a Mixto Ceviche. Total was $11.00. The Guerrerense one was amazing! Chunks of tuna and shrimp with some avocado on top. This was the best tasting ceviche/tostada I have ever had. It was so fresh and rich. Definitely would get again. Mixto Ceviche- Meh. This was just ok. It was only like $2.00, so whatever, but it was rather fishy and nowhere near as good tasting as the specialty one. I only ate a few bites of it. Would not recommend. Glad I tried this place and it was good. Not sure it was worth $11.00 though...would rather eat 7 fish tacos across town for the same price.
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Joy D.

Yelp
Very flavorful food. We got the carne asada. The meet was too chewy for me (not the best quality beef). The best thing I had was the chips and salsa. Their chips are dangerously delicious. Kinda reminds me of pork rinds. Atmosphere is super energetic. We had a bit of a scare because their credit card machine wasn't working and we didn't carry cash. Eventually, it worked. 20 minute walk from our Royal Caribbean Cruise Port. If I'm back I'd try their famous Birria.
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Regina N.

Yelp
Anthony Bourdain -- RIP, a moment of respect and silence please -- was right on about this cart! When you see locals lining up to eat here, you know it's going to be good authentic eats. Ordering was easy with all the pictures and large menu. There were so many different ceviches to choose from, some combinations of seafood I didn't even know existed as an option for ceviche. Nice thing is that food and enjoyment comes first. You order and eat, no worries about paying until after you're done. The ceviches were so fresh and loaded on top of crispy tostadas, generously covered with slices of avocado. Each had a perfect balance of salty sweetness from the fresh seafood and hints of refreshing sourness from the lime juice. Top it with one of their 20 different hot sauce and salsas and it's the perfect bite each time. There are no tables or seating, only a bench by the wall. People were enjoying themselves standing around the cart, socializing and enjoying these tasty snacks. After 3 tostadas though, they will fill you up. Champana 5/5* 5 out of 5 stars, even though this was one of the more bland and pricier tostadas that we tried. The chunks of various seafood were huge and tasted fresh, with some having a nice chewy bite to it. Nice, if you prefer just the fresh seafood flavor and nothing else. Mixto 5/5* The chunks were smaller cuts, but had more flavor. Pair it with a spicy salsa and this is my go-to. My favorite out of the three. Sea Urchin & Clam 5/5* I've never seen sea urchin mix on tostada before and had to try this. If you like sea urchin and the briny, salty fishiness flavors of the sea, this one is for you! The urchin gave this one a creamy mouthful, offset with the juicyness of clams, and the crunch of the tostada. One of my favorites also. When Bourdain showcases something, you have to go there. That man knows good food and this place doesn't disappoint. There are tons of eateries along this tourist-trap street, but do yourself a favor and skip those spots. I know it's hard when they're throwing out $1 fish tacos or free shots, but don't be like bees in the trap, keep buzzing along to this cart. Cheap AND delicious!
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Darylynn D.

Yelp
I am so happy I found this place. It is a literal food stand that serves the freshest seafood! They get busy, busy. You order from one of the workers and your order is made in front of you. People typically get one as the tostada is generously filled with seafood. I wanted the Fish Pate with scallops, but the popular one is Campechana so I ended up getting both and they both were delicious. I think I really enjoy scallops so I enjoyed the Fish Pate more. You pay after your meal so don't even think they don't see you walk away, they see you. You can pay in pesos or in dollars ($10/each).
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Lisa P.

Yelp
I have been here many times, this is my sole reason for coming to Ensenada-really! This this I walked up and realized I did not have enough cash to eat the ridiculous amount of ceviche that I need. I walk across the street to an ATM and of course my card won't work. What's a ceviche starved gory to do? Cross to the other corner and head into Sabrina, the restaurant version of the cart that accepts credit cards. Equally delicious with chairs and A/C and beer! However the cart is in my sole. After eating in the restaurant we walked a bit ate some fish tacos and found an ATM that works and headed back to the card for more ceviche. And yes I realized I may have a problem. Order anything and you'll be happy.
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May L.

Yelp
I dragged my friends here on our port day during our cruise to Ensenada. They are a street stand known for their tostadas and didn't have any tacos. We ordered a few tostadas and an octopus ceviche to share. They also have a brick and mortar literally across the street so we all walked over to try their tacos after. You can def taste the freshness of the seafood. Although we were south of the border, we somehow felt like we were just grabbing a meal in LA. Overall a good experience!
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Yu-kwong C.

Yelp
It was our first time visiting downtown Ensenada. Many of our friends had recommended this place, so we decided to check it out for some local delicacies. Since we were unfamiliar with the area, it took us a little while to find the food cart, which is located on the corner of Avenue Adolfo Lopez and Alvarado. Luckily, we arrived early enough to avoid the crowd. Everything on the menu looked great and delicious! We ordered the ceviche guerrerense con camarón, a shrimp ceviche tostada. It was incredibly fresh and savory, with a generous portion of shrimp. After finishing the shrimp tostada, we decided to try a couple of other seafood options: sea cucumber and octopus. Both were equally delicious, thanks to their freshness. We particularly enjoyed the sea cucumber tostada, a dish I've never had in the US. In addition to these options, they also offer live clams and oysters. We watched as their staff busily shucked oysters and opened clams. We'll have to save those for another trip! The staff at the food cart were incredibly friendly and helpful. The cashier spoke enough English, so we didn't encounter any problems when ordering. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the delicious food and the experience of eating on the street.
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Bryanna M.

Yelp
If you're down to try food from a street vendor (although this is not just any street vendor) I definitely recommend you stop here. Hands down best and most fresh ceviche I've had yet. Just thinking about the tostada that I had here makes my mouth water. It was kinda pricey but worth it in my opinion. I'd go back to Ensenada just for the food.
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Toni P.

Yelp
Great food (tasty, fresh and delicious). Price is reasonable. Fast and friendly service. The place is clean. Definitely worth the visit
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Kiki K.

Yelp
Stopped in Ensenada for our cruise and OMG! this place was sooo good!! Definitely a must-try if you're visiting the area. The season is so fresh and they have a wide variety. They operate from a little stand and theres no seats. The food is served on plates which makes it easy to eat.
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Grace T.

Yelp
This is a must-visit place in Ensenada!! The cart is very walkable from the cruise ship port and easily identifiable from the crowds of people standing around enjoying the food. A very nice gentleman at the front explained the menu and provided us with recommendations of their most popular items. My husband got the ceviche guerrerense con camaron (guerrerense ceviche with shrimp), and I got the ensalada de jaiba con camaron, pulpo y callo (crab salad with shrimp, octopus and scallops AKA the singapur). I believe the total came out to about $16-18 USD. Both tostadas were super fresh and so delicious!!! I have never tasted such fresh and sweet scallops in my life. They have a wide variety of salsas on the side to choose from -- be careful, some of them are really spicy!! I appreciated that there were bottles of hand sanitizer around. Very limited seating - two benches, if I recall correctly. Just a nice spot to grab and munch and go! My only regret is that I was still full from my cruise breakfast and could not stuff more tostadas down. These tostadas alone are making me contemplate another trip to Mexico. Don't miss out!!
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Yvonne Y.

Yelp
It's an interesting stall with fresh ingredients and friendly services. Pricing is Cali pricing. 5 small tostada for USD$47. Glad we have tried it, although it is not as good as expected.
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Michael S.

Yelp
If you search You Tube for places to eat in Ensenada you will find dozens of videos for La Guerrerense and for good reason. Their seafood tostadas are incredible. These treats are prepared with ocean fresh ingredients right before your eyes by a very nice crew. I screwed up my order (no habla Espanol) and a wonderful young lady who was fluent in English was on hand to sort things out. If you visit Ensenada by cruise ship, this is a short walk through busy and safe neighborhoods. The length of the lines depend on time, day of the week, and number of cruise ships in port. On the day I visited (Monday), there was only one ship in port and I waited just a couple of minutes. The street cart is not open on Tuesdays, so your alternative is right across the street at Sabina Restaurante. It is owned by the same folks behind La Guerrerense.
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Hannah R.

Yelp
DELICIOUS and FRESH ceviche that bursts with flavor in every bite. We appreciated so many salsa options. Quick and affordable eats Employees were very friendly & a local musician played music. Fun vibes for a quick bite.
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Jose C.

Yelp
La Guerrerense was a must visit for me when I went to Ensenada. I knew I couldn't leave Mexico without trying the tostadas from here. We unfortunately arrived after 2:30PM and they were quickly running out of some of their items. I'm not sure if they make more to sell in the afternoon, but I asked for their ceviche de Camaron, and Pescado con Mango & Habanero and they out of both. A little disappointing, but no biggie. I knew I had another place I wanted to check out so I didn't over order here. I ordered their Ceviche Guerrerense con Camaron. It came with their Guerrerense ceviche which is tuna with orange juice and then shrimp on top. The tuna ceviche had really good flavor and everything tasted fresh. They top it off with fresh creamy avocado, and you can add some hot sauce that they have on the side of their cart. Once I finished that tostada, I ordered their Mixto ceviche. This one is not as pricey as the previous one I ordered but just as delicious. You pay at the end once you're done eating, which is great because you don't have to touch your cash before eating with your hands. Will definitely be returning here without a doubt. I will make sure that I arrive early enough to try some of their other tostadas before they sell out.
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Kwan K.

Yelp
Walked here from the 4 dollar shuttle from the cruise port. It was like 10-15 min walk. You walk through the busy rowdy part of town into a more chill part. Once you see the cruise ships to your right you are close. You order first eat and then pay, or that's what I did. You can pay in USD. Ordered the campechana and scallop thing. Seafood is fresh as the have a constant flow of people. Pricing was 17 for both, which I thought was reasonable given then quality and touristy area. Overall a good experience would recommend.
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Alex M.

Yelp
This place is the legendary cart that Anthony Bourdain featured and while it's good, I don't think it's the best. Personally, I enjoy Makukos a bit better, although for being in the downtown area, it's very good. The hard part with Ensenada is that good ceviche and mariscos are everywhere. That doesn't take away from La Guerrerense, but they aren't the best in my opinion. Definitely work a check out, but if you miss it, you'll find another great ceviche spot.
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Brian F.

Yelp
This was the first thing we ate after we arrived in Ensenada from our cruise. After having done research I saw that this was a very popular spot, famously quoted by Anthony Bourdain as the "best street food in the world". It was only about a 15 minute walk from the port and was a food stand on the corner of Alvarado and Av Adolfo López Mateos. You order first and then pay later and there was someone managing the line. The cool thing was that they also took US dollars if you didn't have Mexican currency. I got the tostada ceviche guerrerense con camarón (140 pesos, ~$8 USD) which was so fresh and slightly spicy. It was bright from the lime and the avocado was delicious. The tostada itself was crunchy and altogether I could see why it was as popular as it is among locals and tourists. For the amount of food, especially in Mexico, it was on the pricier side but Anthony Bourdain was pretty accurate because this was pretty damn good.
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Aden L.

Yelp
Absolutely incredible! Everything has been said about this place, and it absolutely earns all its praises! The fish, mango, and habanero ceviche tostada was the best singular dish I may have ever tasted, just the right spice, a perfect contrast to the sweetness of the mango. Plus it was super cheap. You cannot miss this, it is worth driving from LA just for this.
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Greg C.

Yelp
A South Bay Mexican restaurant with all the usual menu items in a couple locations definitely worth going to whenever I'm in the south Bay. I try to hit one up usually the one in Redwood City.
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Mary S.

Yelp
Food 5 stars. You know your seafood is fresh and perfect when the sea urchin you serve is perfectly umami~ unfortunately I think the people take advantage of the tourists and add few more dollars to the stated price, so I'll go ahead and take few stars off. 4 tostadas and a drink cost us $40. Not sure if I'd go back. I guess a one and done is the best description.
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Ron Q.

Yelp
When looking for a little local faire while visiting Ensenada, look no farther than La Guerrerense! Can't really call it a food truck. More like a food cart. Right off a busy street corner about a mile from the cruise ship terminal. The hype is real! Better believe. If you don't believe me, maybe take a look at some of the famous individuals who've visited Ensenada in search of this cart. Does the name Anthony Bourdain sound familiar?!?! They make fresh seafood tostadas and ceviche. Pretty sure whatever they're preparing for you slept in the ocean the night before. They were shucking clams, chopping them up and placing them on tostadas right before our eyes. Granted the ceviche needed to be prepared a bit further in advance. But you could still taste the freshness! Ordered a small ceviche. Smacked myself after when I finished it in about 5 seconds and wanted another. Do yourself a favor, get the large on your initial order. They have various salsas available to accent the flavors. Do try them as they really do enhance your experience. Service is friendly and prompt. Edgar is the main guy here and speaks perfect English. Order with him, enjoy your food and pay prior to leaving. Throw in a tip and the team yells, "Gracias!" Keep on Yelp'n!
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Adam C.

Yelp
Exceptionally good. So full of flavor, have to get one of the special tostadas. The Cameron was absolutely delicious. And with the salsa! Yum. Absolutely worth a stop
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Joaquin V.

Yelp
I loved La Guerrerense. I came for the first time and it did not disappoint. They have many option of tostadas and cócteles. I enjoyed their tostada Singapur and their tostada La Guerrerense. They were both delicious but my favorite was their tostada Singapur. It comes with crab salad, shrimp, octopus, and scallops. They also add avocado as a final topping. They had a station with several homemade salsa including a chili oil that is delicious. Their Guerrerense tostada comes with fisco ceviche in cubes, marinated in orange juice, cooked shrimp and avocado. Both were so good and bursting with flavor. Their service is quick, as soon as you order, it is being prepared fresh for you. It is family owned and operated. They are usually busy as it is a well known spot and located in a tourist areas. The location is outside in a mobile cart and everything is prepared right in front of you. This has to be a must stop location if you love seafood.
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Burkan B.

Yelp
The food from this street vendor is amazingly good. Best seafood tacos we've ever had. The eating standing while holding your plate is no fun but that's just part of buying food from street vendors. Wish there were at least a few chairs to sit on or some tables would have been nice but they are probably not allowed to do that. At any rate you have to check out this place. It's a must try and highly recommend.
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Andrew R.

Yelp
Yes, it's that good. We had the basic ceviche three ways: shrimp, octopus, and mixed, for a mere $2 each in tostada version, all were super fresh and not "fishy". I had two of the sea urchin (erizo) and clam tostadas at a more sizable $8 each and thought to myself what I'd pay for uni and clam sushi...more than that! Like nothing I have had before...what textures and flavors. Ultra fresh flavors of the sea...attention all uni novices. No where to sit...it's a stand. But nice guys working there. Not all speak English but all know the menu item names in English. I'd say given the limited variety of things to do in Ensenada, DEFINITELY eat here. Do the horseback riding too if it avails itself--super cheap and where else are you gonna ride horses on the beach.
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Angie R.

Yelp
The dude and I had to stop at La Guerrernse as this is the place that Anthony Bourdain raved about and wanted to try this place for years! My dream came true as we were In Ensenada on 11/18/22 and was so thrilled this place was up and running. We found this place so easily using Google maps and it's at the location it says it will be. When we arrived there was a line. But it moved quickly. My Spanish is not very good luckily the cashier was able to help out us partial Spanish speakers. He was so kind and friendly and even helped us locate a ice cream place. Anywho, I was not in an adventurous state as they had they had octopus and other exotic creatures which was awesome! I stayed on the safe side and wanted a simple tostada and I got the fanciest which was the Fancy Shrimp Tostada and it was ready in minutes. The dude and I agreed it was the BEST shrimp and ceviche mix we had ....my goodness those flavors were popping in my mouth. Absolutely delicious and a must if you are in Ensenada. It appeared very clean and sanitary. Food tasted fresh. It was huge too so I couldn't finish it so the dude demolished it in seconds! Overall, you can't miss it. It is a nice food cart or stand and they have a lovely menu to serve you delicious food. I must say...everything taste better in Mexico hands down! Can't wait to come back just for this treat! Worth every penny!
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Alice T.

Yelp
I went to Ensenada for the weekend just to eat seafood and I had to stop by La Guerrerense after watching Anthony Bourdain and some YouTube videos featuring Sabina and her crew. The cart is easy to find, on the corner of Avenue Adolfo López Mateos and Alvarado. It's basically on the tourist street where all the gift shops are located for cruise passengers to stop and shop. There are choices from traditional to unique seafood tostadas and cocktails you can get. We tried one of their specials that had sea urchin on the tostada. All of their house made sauces and salsas are on the side to dress your food. Be careful, some are extremely spicy! The workers are really nice and helpful. Some of them can speak English, which makes it easier for non-Spanish speakers like myself. This is a must visit if fresh, raw seafood is up your alley.
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jenny r.

Yelp
my mouth is watering just thinking about this place! i always order a tostada de ceviche de erizo con almeja, uni ceviche w surf clam, omg, to die for, it's award winning for a reason! i also tried almeja en su concha, and pata de mula both w chile, limon y sal, simple and perfect! super affordable spot. it gets packed fast, service is quick, honor system; pay after you eat.
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Maria Elena G.

Yelp
Get there early, their tostadas are delicious and will sell out fast! Unbelievably fresh and delicious tostadas. Definitely worth the drive from Los Angeles just to have them. I had a tostada de hai a con callo de hacha, tostada de aguachile de callo de hacha.
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Jen N.

Yelp
It was a quiet weekend in Ensenada, so we got lucky and there was not much of a line. I have learned never to count out a street vendor, and this spot was definitely no exception. The workers were all so nice and helpful, and the man who seemed to be overseeing everything spoke perfect English. I ordered the shrimp ceviche tostada and one of their specialty tostadas that I cannot remember the name of, but it had crab salad on the bottom and scallops, shrimp, and octopus on the top. These were definitely the best ceviches we had over the weekend. So fresh and flavorful, and the tostadas were heavy duty. They stood strong with the huge portions on top of them. This will definitely be a stop I make anytime I am in Ensenada - long line or not! I can't wait to try more of their options and will bring an empty stomach next time, so I can get more.
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Joel B.

Yelp
4 all the hype,i dont think its all that,but ive had so many types of mariscos.and nayarit is supperior.the pros are that they are the freshshest u will get for the price,oh and they use alot of mayo for those who dislike it.i had the singapore tostada.and the sea urchin
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Jennifer S.

Yelp
What a great find! Seafood quality was perfect, taste was amazing and service was quick. Portion for the price was quite a steal! Personally when I go back I will stick with only 1 or 2 of their more "deluxe" tostadas as the price point is much higher for those compared to a regular tostada and the regular tostada is delightful on its own. Definitely still treat yourself to one of their more complex tostadas as it is worth the price, we just made the mistake of ordering the majority of the "deluxe" and although initially had sticker shock, because the one ordering didn't pay enough attention , we couldn't even be surprised/upset by it because everything was so great!

Emmanuel G.

Yelp
Tried out their cart. awesome tostadas. Hardest thing will be deciding what to order. Service was great. Their salsas are great.
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Christine T.

Yelp
4 stars only because I didn't care for the sea urchin and clams. The urchin want creamy and luxurious which was disappointing. It was some sort of mix. Combined with the clams, it was a little too fishy. The fish pate and scallops however....bomb. I could eat like 5 of those. Best tostada I ever had. Crunchy tostada despite all the lime juice squeezed on. It was delicious. It is cash only and you pay at the end. Seems like an honor system for paying.
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Gen V.

Yelp
Absolutely phenomenal. You can't go wrong with any of their specialty tostadas, but my favorite is the Singapur. Everything is so fresh and flavorful. Don't skip the sauces - they're delicious. Especially the peanuts!
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Steven W.

Yelp
I really wanted to love La Guerrerense and have my mind blown by the freshness and the flavors of the seafood tostadas. But I was probably set up for failure with all the hype from food shows and food bloggers throughout the years. What I will say is that all of the seafood is unbelievably fresh, the flavors are clean and unadulterated and the staff is extremely friendly and inviting. So was it the greatest meal in my lifetime?? No, but it was pretty darn good.

Maria R.

Yelp
Absolutely delicious! Such fresh and well seasoned seafood. We were served right away! Convenient to the cruise port.

Diane C.

Yelp
They have a sit down restaurant right across the street. We visited this restaurant after hearing that Anthony Bourdain had given it high praise, and it did not disappoint! The ceviche was incredibly fresh and flavorful--a true highlight of our meal. My son couldn't get enough of the natural lemonade and enjoyed the fish and chips from the kids' menu. We loved it so much that we returned multiple times during our vacation in Ensenada. We also discovered they sell some of their salsas, so we bought some to bring a little taste of our experience back home. We'll definitely be back on our next trip to Ensenada!