Hussong’s Cantina
Bar · Ensenada ·
Historic saloon, birthplace of the margarita, sawdust floors
Historic saloon, birthplace of the margarita, sawdust floors
"A historic drinking establishment in the seaside city, noted as the oldest bar in town and a classic spot for a cold beer." - Travel + Leisure Staff
"Beer and peanuts aren’t exactly a gastronomic experience worth seeking out. Still, you’ll never forget you left your footprint in sawdust and peanut shells on these hallowed saloon floors. Not much has changed since German immigrant John Hussong took over this bar in 1892. Hussong’s is one of the bars claiming to have invented the margarita, though you’d never know it after ordering one. The margaritas are okay, the beer is cold, and the bandera — a trio of lime juice, sangrita, and tequila — helps the mass-produced tequila go down. But once the bassist in the ranchera band snaps his noisy, nylon strings to kick off Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” or the Eagles’ “Hotel California,” you can’t help but smile while sipping the night away." - Bill Esparza
"Beer and peanuts aren’t exactly a gastronomic experience worth seeking out. Still, you’ll never forget you left your footprint in sawdust and peanut shells on these hallowed saloon floors. Not much has changed since German immigrant John Hussong took over this bar in 1892. Hussong’s is one of the bars claiming to have invented the margarita, though you’d never know it after ordering one. The margaritas are okay, the beer is cold, and the bandera — a trio of lime juice, sangrita, and tequila — helps the mass-produced tequila go down. But once the bassist in the ranchera band snaps his noisy, nylon strings to kick off Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” or the Eagles’ “Hotel California,” you can’t help but smile while sipping the night away. [$]" - Bill Esparza
"Hussong’s Cantina at Boca Park and Mandalay Place is an extension of the original Hussong’s in Ensenada, which lays claim to creating the original margarita recipe. With that in mind, it makes sense to head to the Las Vegas outpost of the restaurant to see what all the fuss is about. Margaritas here are available by the glass, the pitcher or the tower. Flavors include the classic recipe along with special varieties, such as The Romance, a two-person serving made with strawberry puree and banana liqueur." - Krista Diamond
"This Mexican cantina at Mandalay Place has reopened for service Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m." - Susan Stapleton