Restaurant Elevates Rosarito Beach’s Dining Scene By: W. Scott Koenig “I saw chef Javier Plascencia cooking at an event in Ensenada in 2013,” chef Jesús Villacaña of the excellent Raíces Restaurante Baja Internacional Cuisine confided during a recent visit to his Rosarito eatery. “I watched him and thought, ‘I can do that.’” The young chef… Read more »
Chef Mario Medina opens four new restaurants at Rosarito Beach resort By W. Scott Koenig When I first met chef Mario Medina, he was executive chef at Finch’s Bistro in La Jolla, California. At Finch’s, Mario turned out hearty seasonal plates of European bistro cuisine with just a touch of Mexican panache. Think… Read more »
With summer nearly upon us, we’re dreaming of Baja beach vacations with our toes in the sand with a margarita in hand. While there’s no shortage of gorgeous beaches along the entire peninsula, here are a couple of our favorites. Whether you love snorkeling, surfing, camping, or just relaxing—we’ve got you covered. Rosarito Beach… Read more »
One of Baja’s most iconic dishes, the fish taco, is also one of the cheapest and easiest foods to enjoy along the peninsula. The battered fish is usually served with just a corn tortilla, and toppings such as cabbage, pickled onions, salsas, and crema, are added by the customer. Go early in the day, as… Read more »
By Jennifer Kramer Located just a half hour south of the San Ysidro border, Rosarito has been a favorite weekend escape for decades. The beautiful beach and small town have always attracted summer visitors who come to relax on beach, surf the great breaks, and enjoy fresh seafood. And with a new underwater dive park,… Read more »
Temperatures in Central and Southern Baja soar to over 100 degrees in the summer so stick to the north until the mercury drops in October. Here are come cool—in both senses of the word—destinations. Guadalupe Valley Baja’s Valle de Guadalupe produces 90% of all of the wine that comes from Mexico and is growing famous… Read more »
by Jennifer Kramer It’s Friday night at Baja Calypso and there’s a calm but buzzing energy pulsating through the restaurant. The soft glow of warm light comes from colorful Moroccan lanterns hanging from the ceiling and the candles perched in wine bottles on the tabletops. There’s some quiet conversation, but for the most part, the… Read more »
For the sixth year in a row, the Rosarito Art Fest will again consume the streets of Rosarito over Memorial Day Weekend with a festive display of art, food, drinks and live entertainment. The art fest is one of the largest annual events in Rosarito, and it’s also one of the most beloved. Festival… Read more »
By Jennifer Kramer www.bajatheothercalifornia.com While the Valle de Guadalupe takes all the fame and glory for being Baja’s wine region, some of the best wines I’ve ever tasted come from a winery in Rosarito (the only winery on Rosarito) called Claudius Viña y Bodega. Owner and winemaker, Julio Benito is a sixth generation winemaker whose… Read more »
NAME: Jen Kramer TOWN: Rosarito HOW LONG: One and a half years OCCUPATION: Marketing Director for Discover Baja BIO: As the daughter of Hugh and Carol, I grew up traveling to Baja from the time I was an infant. Most of my favorite childhood memories are from traveling around Baja in our VW camper with… Read more »