Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Baja California

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Baja California? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Damiana

4.9

4.9 (182)

MXN500 and over

Farm-to-table

Valle de Guadalupe

About the restaurant

Chef Esteban Lluis delights us with a memorable under the tree's experience, based on the quality and availability of local ingredients, along with a variety of vegetables harvested day by day from our garden.
Adventure into our 6-course tasting menu, which is constantly changing, depending on availability of local products and with the intention of working only with the best.

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AshleyVIP

Dined today

Unforgettable tasting menu. World-class service. Magical natural setting under the oaks.

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Olivea Farm to Table

4.9

4.9 (73)

MXN500 and over

Farm-to-table

Ensenada

About the restaurant

At Olivea Farm To Table, you’re not just here for dinner—you’re here to discover, feel, and connect with the land in its purest form.

Your journey begins in our living garden, where our Garden Tour Guide will lead you through lush rows of vegetables, grown with deep respect for nature. You’ll taste ingredients right at their source, kissed by the sun, experiencing the true essence of organic food.

From the garden, you’ll enter our dining salon, where the scent of nature and a carefully curated soundtrack—inspired by the science of growing happy, healthy plants—set the tone for an unforgettable meal.

At Olivea, vegetables take center stage, first presented in their raw form before becoming a culinary expression. Our menu evolves every three weeks, staying true to our farm-to-table philosophy.

We welcome all dietary needs with pride, ensuring every guest can enjoy the magic of our harvest. 🌿✨
Minimum Age 14+

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Dimas

Dined 6 days ago

Absolutely spectacular. Service and food were top notch. The attention to detail was amazing, the service team did an excellent job at explaining each course.

Kous Kous Cocina de Marruecos

4.8

4.8 (297)

MXN310 to MXN500

Moroccan

Valle de Guadalupe

About the restaurant

After 15 Years in san Diego, Award winner Chef Moumen Nouri decide to move his Moroccan Restaurant to the heart of the Valle De Guadalupe; a community rich in agricultural products, but also welcoming to new concepts and cuisines. Nestled inside the gorgeous Anatolia Winery, Kous Kous Cocina de Marruecos is known for its family style service of delicious slow braised Tagines, grilled lamb Chops and Ribeye, and large Mediterranean Salads. All this in a cozy and relaxed environment, surrounded with Moroccan Lanterns and colorful soft pillows and drapery.
Our commitment to Valle De Guadalupe is to work only and exclusively with local farmers, from wines and other distilled liquors, to fruits, vegetables, seafoods and meats, to training and employing families of local farmers.
We look forward to sharing our unique experience with you.

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Adalberto

Dined today

Unique flavors and excellent service mixed with a beautiful view to vineyards

Clemente

4.8

4.8 (4)

MXN500 and over

International

Zona Centro

About the restaurant

Clemente is a modern restaurant and wine bar designed for meaningful moments. Whether you're stopping in for a quick lunch, enjoying a relaxed afternoon with friends, or unwinding with a quiet dinner, Clemente offers elevated cuisine and a curated selection of wines and craft beverages in a casual comfortable environment. Our warm, inviting space brings people together through exceptional food, fine drinks, and effortless hospitality.

Embajadora

4.6

4.6 (120)

MXN310 to MXN500

Contemporary Mexican

Tijuana

About the restaurant

Embajadora nace para convertirse en la embajada culinaria de México. Llevando a nuestros comensales a un viaje rebosante de la rica cultura gastronómica del país.

Recorriendo el norte, con los cortes de carne como protagonistas. Pasando por la costa para disfrutar la pesca del día y llegando a la región central con los platillos más célebres. Para acentos tropicales, nos dirigimos a la costa caribeña y terminamos en la península sur, con sabores ancestrales del legado de nuestro país.

Una experiencia con sabores de norte a sur.

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CarlosVIP

Dined on Jun 1, 2025

Went with my buddies last night for a birthday dinner. Not a lot of people there, but the restaurant is gorgeous and for night to be able to talk to my friends and connect again was fantastic server. Danielle was great and the food was top level. Definitely coming back and if you have three people get the Tomahawk, no question great times.

Innato

4.5

4.5 (77)

MXN310 to MXN500

Seafood

Zona Centro

About the restaurant

Innato - Mariscos y parrilla de la baja resaltando el producto de la región.
Lonchería Japonesa - Izayaka con variedad de sakes, barra de sushi y parrilla japonesa.
Montes - Rooftop con tapas españolas, mixologia y DJ (Próximamente).

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Marco

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

This was a very pleased place to dine. Food was great and the staff was very attentive and helpful. We will definitely come back often to visit Innato

La Lonchería Japonesa

4.5

4.5 (27)

MXN310 to MXN500

Japanese

Zona Centro

About the restaurant

Somos un izakaya, nuestro concepto esta inspirado en un típico bar o restaurante japones, donde el menú esta diseñado con platillos que se piden al centro para compartir, nuestra cocina esta dividida en 3 partes: la robata (un asador japonés) los Katsus (tempuras) y la barra de sushi (nigiris, sashimis, conos y rollos), Tambien contamos con bebidas japonesas, como cerveza, sake y whisky.

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BlancaVIP

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

Fish was fresh and really tasty. Nice place to celebrate a special occasion

Malvet

4.3

4.3 (41)

MXN300 and under

Breakfast

Tijuana

About the restaurant

Welcome to Malvet! We are a cozy breakfast restaurant that specializes in offering delicious options to start the day with energy and flavor. Our warm and cozy atmosphere invites you to enjoy your morning meals in a relaxed and familiar space very close to the beach 🌊🧡 We are PetFriendly, so you can come with your little best friend, don't forget to order all the chef's recommendations, like our chilaquiles Malvet, and the arrachera omelet with shrimp and some sweet waffles with nutella.

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Oscar

Dined on Jan 25, 2025

Outstanding service and delicious food at moderate prices. Will definitely come back soon!

Fuego Cocina del Valle

4.2

4.2 (192)

MXN310 to MXN500

Regional Mexican (Baja Med)

Valle de Guadalupe

About the restaurant

Fuego cocina del Valle is a country restaurant located in a privileged space in the Guadalupe Valley, where you can find the best that this land offers, we cook everything based on what local producers offer us and the season, always looking for the best ingredient, with a relaxed style, among specific flavors of our Baja California.

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LisaVIP

Dined on Mar 21, 2025

Beautiful restaurant and property. Well prepared meals and large portions. The seabass with risotto was excellent! Staff was attentive. We will return!

MARTINA RAW

4.0

4 (7)

MXN310 to MXN500

Seafood

Zona Centro

About the restaurant

Martina Raw

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EvyVIP

Dined on May 4, 2025

Love the drinks! The place is improving their menu. Food is good