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

Animalón

4.8
4.8
893 Reviews
MXN500 and over
Global, International

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
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 893 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

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Baja California

    Romantic

  • Ensenada

    Best Overall

  • Ensenada

    Best Food

  • Ensenada

    Best Service

  • Ensenada

    Best Ambiance

  • Ensenada

    Best Value

  • Ensenada

    Innovative

  • Ensenada

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Ensenada

    Romantic

  • Ensenada

    Good for special occasions

  • Ensenada

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Animalón offers a unique dining experience under a majestic oak tree, praised for its "exceptional service" and "creative, elegant dishes." Guests enjoy a memorable tasting menu with expertly paired wines. While some find the prices steep, the atmosphere and culinary adventure are considered "worth every penny."

893 Reviews

  1. SammyB

    Denver

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding meal at Animalon! Everything was a 10.

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  2. Jeremy

    San Diego

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolutely fabulous restaurant. The food is creative and delicious and the service is perfect. It deserves more than one Michelin star. It is exceptional in every way. Don’t miss this experience.

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  3. Kathia

    Baja California

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vale muchísimo la experiencia, la explicación de cada detalle de los platillos te abre los ojos en la posibilidad de combinación de texturas y sabores. Probé el menú de degustación de seis tiempo junto con un trago y un caramillo para acompañar el postre. Me encantó todo, el staff es súper amable desde la bienvenida hasta la despedida. Muy acogedor, si vas en la tarde te ofrecen cobija pero es mejor llevar algún abrigo. Definitivamente una experiencia maravillosa para ocasión especial.

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  4. Intrid

    Baja California

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Algo muy diferente, muy buena experiencia, delicioso

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Fargo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and beautiful ambiance. We are vegan and had some other food restrictions, which the chef accommodated very graciously and served us a delightful 9 course meal. The servers are very attentive and knowledgeable. I would love to be back the next time I'm in the area.

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  6. Misael

    Baja California

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing experience, the food was more delicious than I expected and the service was great. Some of the best the dishes I have ever tasted!

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  7. Sandro

    Baja California

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jaime and Viridiana were extraordinary! Thank you very much for the education in your delicious dishes and wine .

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  8. sdGMi

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible dining experience. My second time here and both were amazing

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  9. Elda

    Mexico City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La comida deliciosa el ambiente hermoso súper recomendable

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  10. Selene

    Baja California

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second time at Animalón, this is s great place to go for a different and unique experience, not for everyone and totally not for going frequently. The food was 3/5 las time the dishes had more flavor even though they were the same. The wine tasting was perfect, the sommelier knows what we is doing. I don’t think I would be coming back for a third time. I honestly did not feel it was worth it this time.

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FAQs

Animalón is rated 4.8 stars by 893 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 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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