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Introducing Villa Marina: A Seafood Haven in El Sauzal, Mexico
Nestled along the picturesque Carr. Tijuana-Ensenada in El Sauzal, Baja California, Villa Marina beckons seafood enthusiasts and romantic diners alike. This charming restaurant boasts a casual yet classy ambiance, making it the perfect setting for a memorable dinner experience.
With a private lot parking for added convenience, Villa Marina offers more than just great seafood - it provides a sanctuary where guests can unwind and savor delectable dishes while taking in breathtaking ocean views.
Customer reviews rave about the tuna tartar, ceviche, flamed octopus, fried whole fish, and guava cheesecake. The menu is brimming with tantalizing options that promise to delight even the most discerning palate. Each dish is prepared with careful attention to detail, ensuring a gastronomic journey that is both satisfying and memorable.
The attentive and friendly staff at Villa Marina add to the overall dining experience, providing top-notch service that elevates the meal to a truly special occasion. Whether you're celebrating a family milestone or simply looking for a romantic evening out, Villa Marina is sure to exceed your expectations.
Don't just take our word for it - visit Villa Marina and experience the magic for yourself. Book a table overlooking the ocean, indulge in the delightful cuisine, and immerse yourself in the ambiance that has earned Villa Marina a well-deserved reputation as a gem in the culinary scene of Baja California.
“ Great seafood with amazing views. We enjoyed the tuna tartar and ceviche. Short uber/taxi ride from the cruise terminal. Service was very good and the staff was friendly. This is worth making plans to visit. ”
“ Keep it up great place service to food Recommend trying every desert super deli & the food spectacular. Love the cucumber water recommend. Ambience is great! perfect view to the ocean ”
“ Oh heavens, the food! Then add the amazing service and this is a Must Visit. Everything we tried was exceptional. ”
“ This is our go to place for any family celebration we recently visited for my birthday and had a wonderful experience. food is great, prices are reasonable for the Ocean view restaurant that it is. They have a really cool surprise when you have a birthday cake as part of your meal. The service is top-notch. ”
“ 5/5 service. Nice servers. 5/5 food. Get the flamed octupus and the fried whole fish. The guava cheesecake is amazing. Light fluffy and not sweet. Get the shrimp ceviche 5/5 atmosphere. Overlooking the ocean. To die for. Music. Bookmarked. Great gem. ”
“ Beautiful views of the ocean and sunsets. Gravel parking lot - careful if you have heels. The food has been great. If you desire sea food with a couple options. This is your place. This is not a steak house - but they do offer some options. They do great sea food here. The grilled octopus didn't disappoint . The oysters were HUGE that day. Ridiculously HUGE! If you are indifferent to oysters don't order. The oysters are only for "oyster fans". The waiters are great and even the assistant staff were very attentive. This is one of our favorite sea food spots in Baja. This is not super inexpensive but you get good value and still spend less than you'd pay in California, USA . ”
“ This is truly a diamond in the rough! You drive into a quaint homey feel parking lot with a facade of a simply quaint restaurant front. You walk through the gates and are amazed by a majestic cactus in a lighted courtyard. As you enter the restaurant, a modern spacious beautiful 360 glass view restaurant opens up to a view of the ocean! Completely breathtaking! You are immediately greeted by the host or hostess. I would definitely recommend calling for a reservation if you have a larger party. We had reservations for 12 people and they seated us in the corner with an amazing view of the ocean. We had plenty of room from other tables and each other. Our original waiter maybe seemed a little overwhelmed? You wasn't very pleasant and really did not smile at all. It made us feel actually bad for being such a big party and ordering. He was also looking at other things while we were trying to order with him. However, we ended up getting assistance from another team member that helped take our orders when things started coming out incorrectly. I would say the service would have gotten a 4.5 but we would say it's probably between a 3.75 and a four. This is because of how our original waiter had treated us and also we had to ask for our food to be recooked twice We ordered adult sodas, virgin mixed drinks, appetizers, seafood, steaks and sashimi plates. I would say the dishes had an amazing taste. The seasoning was great! The only dishes that we had to send back more than once were the ribeye steaks. We had asked for all of them to be medium rare but they came out well done the first time and then medium the second time. The flavoring was great but the texture was not what we had ordered. We ended up keeping the steaks the second time because everybody was starving, since it took them over 40 minutes to bring them out again. Everybody else was pretty much done with their meals. Here are just some ratings of our meals out of a 5 rating: Ribeye steaks 3.5 Great flavor but the requested temperature was never cooked correctly. Lobster 3.5 Great flavor but it was undercooked in the middle and very dry on the edges. I ordered it Puerto Nueva (fried) style but it came out regularly grilled. Sashimi 4.5 The sashimi was fresh and cut perfectly. The taste was very clean and buttery. Campechana 4.5 We had ordered a small and it was still a great large portion. The flavor was great and the seafood was fresh. It was just a little too watery. Octopus 5 This has been the best octopus at the group had tasted. It was perfectly grilled and tender. The seasoning was awesome and it was not overpowering. Shrimp and chicken fettuccine 5 The kids absolutely loved the fettuccine dishes! It was not water at all and the creamy texture was perfect. The shrimp and chicken were tender and it had a lot of flavor. This was probably one of the most amazing pasta dishes that we had in Baja. Spicy shrimp taco 5 This was definitely one of the winners. We can't even explain the flavoring but it was the perfect balance of sweet tangy and spicy! There were plenty of shrimp and the right amount of flavoring. This is one restaurant that we will definitely come again. If you are in the area we definitely would recommend you trying it out. You will not regret it! ”
“ Ambiance is lovely, clean and with an ocean view, complete with the sound of the surf. Service was excellent by all. Food was delicious: Oysters Rockefeller had a sweeter taste than East Coast oysters, still tasty Whole Red Snapper was delicious and for two was a ton of fish Grilled octopus had a nice smokey flavor. All in all, a great restaurant. ”
“ Some of the Best Unique Seafood in Ensenada The food at this place was very delicious, a must stop if you're visiting or live in Ensenada. It's a beautiful hidden gem you don't want to miss out on! :) These are some of the dishes my family members got - Rockerfeller Oysters 10/10 * Cooked oysters with a sauce that taste like Alfredo with cheese on top * Not very filling but delicious - Shrimps in the Shell 10/10 * Food came served in shells * The shrimp had a very creative take and was sweet * The tamarindo sauce taste a bit like bbq super yummy - Horchata 10/10 - Agua de Cucumber 10/10 - Lemonade 10/10 - Capuchin 10/10 - Complementary bread & tortilla chips w/ salsa 10/10 No complaints at all on any dish! This place was amazing and like no other. The view is amazing from any table you sit at. The place has hip to ceiling windows all around which provides a beautiful view of the ocean. I would recommend getting a table close to the window to enjoy the beautiful view of the ocean. You can hear the ocean waves crash upon the rocks on shore. They play good music as well creating an amazing ambiance. The servers were amazing at their job, they were very attentive and made sure plates were picked up in a timely manner. The food did not take long to come out and everything tasted to perfection. At the end they provide a free little shot glass of cafe con kahlua. Can't wait to come back! Total for 6 plates, 6 drinks = around $160 ”