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A few steps away! // A unos cuantos pasos! - Animalón, Ensenada, BCN
Award-winning

Animalón

4.8
4.8
869 Reviews
MXN500 and over
Global, International

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
A SEASONAL FINE-DINING RESTAURANT UNDER AN +100 YR OLD OAK TREE IN BAJA'S WINE COUNTRY, VALLE DE GUADALUPE. MEET CHEF OSCAR TORRES- Having worked under Michelin star chefs, chef Oscar a Los Angeles native, practices a globally influenced cuisine featuring plates inspired by the Mediterranean, 'Franco-Afrique,' India and Southeast Asia constantly changing and evolving to showcase the abundance of produce sourced from nearby farmers and markets. LOCATION VALLE DE GUADALUPE Tucked about 15 minutes inland from the port city of Ensenada in Baja California, Valle de Guadalupe is Mexico's emerging wine growing region. With about 100+ wineries producing world class vintages, the "Valle" (as locals like to call it), the region has been on the radar of every food traveler. Cheese makers, olive oil producers, animal raising farms, produce farms, winemakers, craft breweries, the prestigious seafood bounty of Baja waters, there is no wonder Baja is a chef's dream come t

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Regional Mexican (Baja Med), Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 1:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    664 375 2658
  • Website
    https://www.animalonbaja.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    CHEF´S TABLE, donde la experiencia de una cena se llevara a cabo en el corazón de la cocina de ANIMALÓN, a cargo de nuestro Chef Ejecutivo Óscar Torres.

Menu

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What 869 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Baja California

    Best Overall

  • Baja California

    Best Food

  • Baja California

    Best Service

  • Baja California

    Best Ambiance

  • Baja California

    Innovative

  • Baja California

    Romantic

  • Baja California

    Most Booked

  • Ensenada

    Best Overall

  • Ensenada

    Best Food

  • Ensenada

    Best Service

  • Ensenada

    Best Ambiance

  • Ensenada

    Innovative

  • Ensenada

    Hot spot

  • Ensenada

    Great for fine wines

  • Ensenada

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Ensenada

    Romantic

  • Ensenada

    Good for special occasions

  • Ensenada

    Most Booked

869 Reviews

  1. LOUISE

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience of delicious food and great service. The ambiance of the setting was beautifully done. I would highly recommend the dining experience to everyone. Our server Mario was great, he made an already wonderful meal just that much better.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Monterrey

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy rico todo. Deberían hacer un menú de 4 tiempos

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  3. Andrea

    Mexico City

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Todo estuvo espectacular, la comida y el servicio. Mario nos atendió de maravilla igual su selección de vinos es muy buena. Definitivamente uno de los mejores de Valle

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  4. Sara

    Mexico City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente lugar Muy buena atención y servicio Platillos muy originales Ambiente muy agradable

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  5. Rich

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and ambiance are amazing. But the service felt rushed for 9 courses.

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  6. BETSYL

    Baja California Sur

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Comida deliciosa, pedimos el menú de 6 tiempos con maridaje y quedamos muy satisfechos. El servicio Increible!

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  7. Kate

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible tasting menu, a very special experience

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic!! Waiters, staff, food!!

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  9. Yunuen

    Michoacán

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente !! Muy buena comida, excelente servicio ambiente delicioso !! Fue un placer

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  10. Ana Cris

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Increíble comida y servicio es un must del valle de Guadalupe

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FAQs

Animalón is rated 4.8 stars by 869 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Animalón

Carretera Tecate-Ensenada km 83,Ejido Francisco Zarco, Ensenada, BCN 22750

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
  • Neighborhood
    Valle de Guadalupe
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 1:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Regional Mexican (Baja Med), Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.animalonbaja.com/
  • Phone number
    664 375 2658
  • Catering
    CHEF´S TABLE, donde la experiencia de una cena se llevara a cabo en el corazón de la cocina de ANIMALÓN, a cargo de nuestro Chef Ejecutivo Óscar Torres.
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