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

Animalón

4.8
4.8
896 Reviews
MXN500 and over
Global, International

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2 people
22:30
  • 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.

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 15:00–20:00 Fri–Sun 13:00–20:00
  • 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 896 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 Ambience

  • Baja California

    Innovative

  • Baja California

    Romantic

  • Ensenada

    Best Overall

  • Ensenada

    Best Food

  • Ensenada

    Best Service

  • Ensenada

    Best Ambience

  • Ensenada

    Best Value

  • Ensenada

    Innovative

  • Ensenada

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ensenada

    Romantic

  • Ensenada

    Good for special occasions

  • Ensenada

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Animalón offers an enchanting dining experience under a majestic oak tree, with a menu that's "to die for" and service that is "exceptional." Guests rave about the "creative and delicious" dishes, stunning presentation, and a "magical" ambiance. It's a must-visit in Valle de Guadalupe for an unforgettable culinary journey.

896 Reviews

  1. Karla

    VIP

    Mexico City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Espectacular nada más que tienes que ir con hambre porque está súper bien servido!

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  2. Rene

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurant experiences I’ve ever had. Fantastic!

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  3. oscar

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love everything except the music soundtrack which appeals too much to old white men. All else, superb. Absolutely superb. Bravo

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  4. Samantha

    Denver

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

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

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  5. Jeremy

    VIP

    San Diego

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 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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  6. Kathia

    Baja California

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 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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  7. Intrid

    Baja California

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

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

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Fargo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 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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  9. Misael

    Baja California

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 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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  10. Sandro

    Baja California

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 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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FAQs

Animalón is rated 4.8 stars by 896 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:30
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
  • Area
    Valle de Guadalupe
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 15:00–20:00 Fri–Sun 13:00–20:00
  • 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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