El Rey Sol Restaurant (23), Ave. Lopez Mateos 1000 Ensenada (011-52-646-178-1733) featuring French, Mexican and Seafood. ($50–$100). Here in the heart of town is the one and only El Rey Sol Restaurant, which is reason enough to visit Ensenada. If fact this award winning restaurant has won or bestowed almost every award of excellence imaginable worldwide no less! It’s beautiful from it high cathedral ceilings to it’s intimate seating with attentive well-trained waiters who will attend to your every need.
Breakfasts are excellent as are the full course meals such as freshly caught lobster to a sizzling rib eye steak to escargot. They have it all and more. You will simply rave about this dining discovery. And it has received every restaurant award imaginable. Even from the president of Mexico.
This is fine dining at its best in Ensenada. El Rey Sol Restaurant has been family run since 1947 and has won many awards for their excellent seafood, distinctive international cuisine and impeccable service.
Mexico’s oldest French restaurant prides itself on a diverse menu, professional staff and sophisticated atmosphere. The extensive French menu includes seafood, chicken, steak, Caesar salad for two prepared tableside and a few traditional Mexican dishes. Their ample portions always include fresh vegetables.
The restaurant’s sidewalk cafe, open from early morning hours, serves an array of fresh French Pastries.
The restaurant was also recognized by the American Academy of Hospitality Services, which awarded El Rey Sol the Star Diamond Award for the third year in a row, and is held by only 7 restaurants in all of Mexico. Featured on the á la carte menu is everything from escargot to French pastries. In between are such memorable dishes as chicken chipotle, steaks, swordfish and fresh seafood entrées galore. Come and enjoy 60 years of award-winning culinary excellence!
Make it a vacation and stay at charming colonial boutique hotel across the street, Posada El Rey Sol. Hotel.
Credit cards: AE, DISC, MC, VISAS.
Banquets at El Rey Sol Restaurant
1000 Paseo Calle Primera
Price: Call for pricing
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