Ensenada

Name: Ensenada
Address: 168 Borinquen Pl, Brooklyn, New York, 11211, US
Telephone: (347) 335-0838
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.4

$$$ • Mexican

Hours:
168 Borinquen Pl, Brooklyn
(347) 335-0838

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About Ensenada

Ensenada offers a taste of Baja California cuisine in NYC. The restaurant is praised for its delectable fish tacos, aguachiles, tostadas, and cocktails, particularly the mezcal flights and white negronis. Customers recommend trying the tuna tostadas, aguachile, patatas bravas, and fish pibil, as well as the hibiscus pie for dessert. The food is consistently praised as delicious, with some reviews highlighting the crispy fish tacos and the spicy aguachile negro. The menu has recently been updated, featuring a variety of tasty dishes that cater to different dietary restrictions, including options without shellfish. The restaurant has a welcoming atmosphere that feels like an upscale take on Mexican food.

The staff is helpful, especially in recommending mezcal options. The place is accessible for wheelchair users, making it a convenient dining spot for many visitors. Customers love the perfectly executed dishes, inventive menu with classics, and fun selection of drinks. The small but fresh menu allows for easy decision-making, and the calm atmosphere is perfect for intimate gatherings. The chips and salsa, Amarillos aguachiles, tostada de atun, and branzino with pineapple salsa are all highlighted as standout dishes, praised for their freshness and flavor. The al pastor whole fish and Caesar salad with grapefruit are also mentioned as exceptional menu items.