tiffin unboxed: Baja Summer Trip - Markets, Cities and Hotel

Baja Summer Trip - Markets, Cities and Hotel

One of our last stops at the end of our wonderful weekend away was a for tacos at La Taqueseria at the Food Garden in Tijuana.

Baja Ensenada Jul13_Food Garden La Taqueseria

Baja Ensenada Jul13_Food Garden La Taqueseria a

Baja Ensenada Jul13_Food Garden Taqueso shrimp and ribeye a

Baja Ensenada Jul13_Food Garden Taqueso shrimp and ribeye b

Baja Ensenada Jul13_Food Garden La Taqueseria Taqueso and marlin tacos

We really enjoyed the Taqueso, filled with shrimp and ribeye beef, and Taco Dulce, made of shrimp and fruit sauces, from Marco Flores’ food stand. We pointed out how we shouldn't have enjoyed the sweet and salty taco as much as we did, but we just did.

I even followed it up with a supplementary smoked marlin taco, the 2nd taco from the bottom in the above set of photos. Although I was full, it was a taste I enjoyed and missed so much from prior visits. Marlin is not readily available in L.A., although I hear it's making a couple of appearances lately.

Baja Ensenada Jul13_Food Garden Andi Ara Antonio owner Marco Flores

Baja Ensenada Jul13_Food Garden pate tomatoes booth directions

Baja Ensenada Jul13_Food Garden a sign carvings booths

Our guides from Club Tengo Hambre told us that was the Gastromercado farmer's market's very first day opening.

Baja Ensenada Jul13_Food Garden terrines de conejo y pato

While waiting for our tacos, many of us purchases aged local cheeses, terrines, jams and other artisanal products before heading toward the border.
Puesto Fenix

Baja Ensenada Jul13_Ensenada flag sign buildings

In Ensenada we had just enough time to see the main square. I spent 5 minutes buying a hand embroidered cotton blouse and dress at a boutique, and we headed off to the next stop.

On our last day, we made a stop in Ensenada for a fish taco at Puesto Fenix. Because you can't really leave Ensenada without a perfecct fish taco. Lucky for us, we do have a fish taco option in LA that meets if not slightly exceeds this one in taste.

During one of our few breaks at the hotel, a couple of us walked over a a couple of blocks to the center and tourist area of Puerto Nuevo, a well known lobster town.

In prior visits I thought this was as good as it gets with Baja food. I'm sure it's all great but incomparable to the food and views we'd witnessed the past few days.

Baja Ensenada Jul13_Puerto Nuevo d dulceria

Baja Ensenada Jul13_Puerto Nuevo c lobster

Baja Ensenada Jul13_Puerto Nuevo f markets masks pinatas games bags

There were some interesting signage and statues through Puerto Nuevo.

Our hotel, the Grand Baja had a few quirky elements and spotty upkeep, but overall, it fit the bill. Our guides worked hard to iron out any small kinks for which we were grateful. We made full use of the wifi in the lobby.