Animalón

4.8

504 Reviews

MXN500 and over

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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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Global, International, Regional Mexican (Baja Med), Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
664 375 2658
Website
https://www.animalonbaja.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
Carretera Tecate-Ensenada km 83,Ejido Francisco Zarco Ensenada, BCN 22750
Neighborhood
Valle de Guadalupe
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

What 504 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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Notable Wine List
Baja California
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Ensenada
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Mangare
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is the greatest place to eat in the Guadalupe Valley. It is pricey but absolutely worth it. Especially now that the restaurant is back under the tree, it is also a very cool and romantic place to have dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, the service, the ambiance was on point. Definitely an experience and a highly recommended one. We will be back!
MD
MagalyD
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hermoso lugarcito para pasar una cita con tu pareja comiendo delicioso y con un ambiente muy bonito.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional service and food. Highly recommend. Beautiful setting too! Can’t wait to come back again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience5
Food at atmosphere were top notch. Very forward thinking menu. Plating was excellent. Greeted by a host that was eating at the host stand. Service was chaotic and the team seemed overwhelmed most of the night. Timing off the dishes was off and wine glasses sat empty for so long we needed to buy a bottle to Drink in between courses. This restaurant has a lot of potential but lacked leadership. Chef was not cooking and was having a cocktail and texting while his front of house staff was suffering. I didn’t like that at all. All of this said, if they can tighten things up and focus on developing a very eager to learn front of house this will be a special restaurant. The night we went however was not worth the LA Michelin price.
MC
MiliC
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
absolutely exquisite. from the ambiance, to the service, to the food. it was one of the best dining experiences of my life. they were very accommodating when we requested a vegetarian tasting menu. a MUST if you are visiting valle.
NB
NormanB
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
This place never disappoints. It was their first night since being closed from November to mid-June. A couple hiccups with service but it didn't a ruin our visit. There's something about dining under a 100 year old oak tree :) Executive Chef Oscar Torres is doing great things.
MG
MGLA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ambiance, food, and location were great. Drinks weren't bad either. Just wish I had had room for dessert. Can't wait to be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baja California
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Comida riquísima, servicio muy amables y bueno, el lugar muy agradable, abierto y bonito. Regresaremos en un mes a probar los nuevos platillos
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was excellent servers we very Attentive and very helpful as far as what to choose from all the great items they have highly recommend
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baja California
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelente lugar, ambiente, personal y alimentos
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CORRADO
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic as always. A little disappointed that we are not under the oak tree yet, but the food and drinks made us forget about it.
FM
FernandoM
Mexico City
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall2food3service3ambience3
Un restaurante que nos habían recomendado mucho como uno de los mejores del Valle de Guadalupe, pero quizá el día que fuimos no nos tocó tan buena experiencia. En general nos sirvieron porciones muy pequeñas, los platos no tenían un buen sazón y la atención del personal se quedó corta. Si tengo que decir que la tostada vietnamita nos la vendieron como la favorita de la casa y nos encontramos con una tostada que la mitad era repollo y hierbabuena, sin mencionar que no tenía un gran sabor por lo mismo. Creo que no regresaría en el corto plazo y por el momento no lo recomendaría.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Fuimos para mi cumpleaños. La comida estaba riquísima, pero el servició no tanto. Ya que vino nuestra comida casi no nos atendieron.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
The restaurant cancelled our reservation without any notice and didn’t tell us! We drove over 30 minutes to get there and when we arrived they told us they were closed. No explanation. I made the reservation weeks in advance. We were incredibly disappointed.
MZ
MontserratZ
Baja California
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
Los alimentos sin sabor, falta de sazón. Había asistido hace 2 años cuando estaba debajo de un árbol y en esa ocasión los alimentos me parecieron espectaculares.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baja California
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
According to the waiters, you’re a no Ted to
PL
PaulinaLC
Mexico City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Excelente lugar, servicio y comida pero POR FAVOR!! Denle mas amor a ese pastel de 3 leches. Pan muy seco, chicloso. Entiendo que se debería suavizar con la leche pero no se logra. La ensalada de noodles espectacular.
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Ryan
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
fantastic food and service. East to find and east parking. I rec the chefs menu
OT
OpenTable Diner
Mexico City
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Es un 100/100, comida presentacion y sabor espectacular, pedimos el gnochi, el pulpo, los noddles, los sopes de pato, el pollito rostizado y el postre de chocolate. Servicio excelente, todo el personal muy amable y simpatico. Volvemos sin duda.
PG
PaolaG
Mexico City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excelente lugar para ir en pareja o con amigos, regresaría definitivamente.
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Drewey
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The entire experience was wonderful start to finish. The staff was amazing and excited to serve and the food was outstanding. We did the chefs tasting menu which was 5 courses but the kitchen also sent out a couple of extras. The cocktails were all delicious too, we decided to take a break from wine after tastings and eating at a restaurant the previous night that was wine only. Nearby there is also an ice cream place and coffee shop. The grounds are nice to walk around and explore. Highly recommend.
OP
OctavioP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall excellent experience....
MA
ManuelA
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
Food was ok but nothing great, didnt understand the menu, from Thai, to Italian to Mexican, felt all over the place
JM
JulioM
Baja California
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
El mejor restaurante que he visitado, la comida deliciosa, exquisita, memorable, el personal amabilísimo es un imperdible Del Valle de Guadalupe!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baja California
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Todo excelente Platillos 9.5
CR
ConnyR
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
La pasamos genial servicio y alimentos de 100!! Recomendado
O
Olguitabonita
Las Vegas
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Animalon never fails! First time there at night, so pleasant! Mario is a sweetheart, he makes sure you feel spoiled. The octopus was amazing and so were the bao sopes. Thank you for the experience!
CR
CRes
Mexico City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelente experiencia. Todos los platillos con mucho sabor. El servicio de la Sommelier Bárbara fue genial.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Monterrey
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Algo fuera de lo ordinario. Increíble combinación de sabores.
SF
SandF
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
I was not aware that the restaurant environment would be indoors instead of outdoors under the tree. I was expecting to eat outdoors!
GR
GabrielaR
Baja California
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Reservamos para comer bajo el árbol y estaba en remodelación .. así que fue muy desalentador.. aunque el servicio fue espectacular y la comida deliciosa
JA
JAVIERG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place from the minute you walking. Service is impeccable overall. Food is outstanding the best, we did the 5 course meal totally recommended just the best! Definitely our favorite place we recommended 100 percent we wi continue coming always 😊
j
jackf
Tucson
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
well, this is an incredible restaurant from so many perspectives. Food was A+ and different but easy. My wife and shared an entire red snapper and the only thing to make that better is if the staff had taken it off the bone,. No big deal as I have done this many times. We were at the NE corner of the restaurant with a view of the the mountains and vineyards. Incredibly romantic and cozy. This is maybe a perfect date night. Also, don't be timid on the appetizers. They are incredible as well. Just a great evening in Valle de Guadalupe. We will be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Mexico City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelente!
TI
TITA
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A MUST TRY EXPERIENCE IN EL VALLE DE GUADALUPE.....
CC
CherylC
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Although Animalon is renovating and we couldn’t dine under the beautiful oak tree, the incredible flavors of each course did not disappoint. The chef’s choice was carefully thought out and every dish was divine, with the freshly made mushroom gnocchi being a favorite. We already made our next reservation for our 30 year anniversary where we will be celebrating under the oak tree.
JJ
JoachimJR
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great location and beautifull restaurant. Food was good 4/5 and drinks nice 4/5. Wine selection was good but pricey and unfortunately served quite warm. Quite a lot of flies. Would recoomend and go back later.
AZ
AnaZ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I ordered the 5 course meal paired with wine. It was perfect. The wine enhanced every dish. This has been my best experience in dining in Valle de Guadalupe My friends were very impressed by the outdoor scenery decorated with beautiful flowers. The drinks were delicious. The staff was very pleasant. Definitely will be back.
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sergio
Mexico City
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I went to Animalon to celebrate her birthday. What a place!!! Food was ingenious and flavorful and Service up there where you expect to be. Not cheap but certainly worth the price

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Animalón is rated 4.8 stars by 504 OpenTable diners.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Carretera Tecate-Ensenada km 83,Ejido Francisco Zarco Ensenada, BCN 22750

Additional information

Neighborhood
Valle de Guadalupe
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–8:00 pm
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, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Website
https://www.animalonbaja.com/
Phone number
664 375 2658

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