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

Animalón

4.9
4.9
911 Reviews
MXN500 and over
Global, International

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • 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. 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

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 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri–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

Menu

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What 911 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Baja California

    Best Overall

  • Baja California

    Best Food

  • Baja California

    Best Service

  • Baja California

    Best Ambiance

  • Baja California

    Best Value

  • Baja California

    Innovative

  • Baja California

    Romantic

  • Ensenada

    Best Overall

  • Ensenada

    Best Food

  • Ensenada

    Best Service

  • Ensenada

    Best Ambiance

  • Ensenada

    Best Value

  • Ensenada

    Innovative

  • Ensenada

    Great for fine wines

  • Ensenada

    Romantic

  • Ensenada

    Good for special occasions

  • Ensenada

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Animalón offers an extraordinary dining experience under a majestic oak tree, featuring "the best food we've had in Valle" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about its innovative tasting menu and stunning presentation. Despite its price, "worth it for the quality and experience," making it a must-visit in Valle de Guadalupe.

911 Reviews

  1. Humberto

    Monterrey2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Toda una experiencia gastronómica, definitivamente vale la pena.

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  2. Adriana VIP

    Mexico City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Espectacular cada platillo, el maridaje estuvo excelente… sin duda uno de los mejores restaurantes en Valle y en todo Mexico

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  3. Rodolfo VIP

    San Diego23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best tasting menus you can experience in Valle, 100% recommend! Each dish was beautiful and delicious. The drinks were also outstanding as well as the service.

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  4. AnilD VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, phenomenal food and the dessert was so unique.

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  5. Alfonso VIP

    Mexico City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very nice food, amazing service. The place was not outstanding and surely it's better in the original location but it is good enough to have a great time. A little bit foggy cause the cuisine is open. We will be back to try the original place under the tree.

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  6. Priscilla VIP

    Baja California4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Tienes que comer el menu que ellos te den y no es lo máximo, esta bien a secas, no vale la pena.

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  7. claudia

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Una experiencia deliciosa, para repetir, felicidades al chef y a los meseros

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  8. Mara

    Cancun1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probamos el menú de seis tiempos con maridaje, la comida estuvo sensacional, una explosión de sabores. La atención de la Sommelier y todo el personal excelente. Mario fue súper amable con nosotras, volveríamos sin duda.

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  9. Oscar

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience, top culinary experience, attentive staff and quaint location. Thank you for the incredible experience. Wish you all much success.

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  10. Rodolfo

    Baja California1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience food was excellent an unique flavors staff was great five stars on everything

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FAQs

Animalón is rated 4.9 stars by 911 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Animalón

Km 93.5 Carretera Federal 3 , San Antonio de las Minas, Ensenada, BCN 22761

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
  • Neighborhood
    Valle de Guadalupe
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 2:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • 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
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