Villa Torél

Ensenada, Mexico

• No.19 Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2023

Offering alfresco dining in one of the most breath-taking spots in the Valle de Guadalupe, Villa Torél is the restaurant of pioneering Baja California winery Santo Tomás – hence the giant wooden barrels that double as patio tables. Counting surrounding orchards, ranches and fishermen among his suppliers, Monterrey-born chef Alfredo Villanueva’s focus is on creating simple, beautiful and delicious plates, which are notable for their lack of pretension. Starter options include pickled mussels, grilled oysters, and a roasted carrot with duck jus and brown butter, while mains include crunchy pork in green sauce, ayocaotes, zucchini and corn and the signature Carne Asada – an 800g ribeye steak served with grilled vegetables and quesadillas. Conditions here are ideal for growing outstanding varietals of red wine grapes, so be sure to order a glass (or bottle) of the award-winning estate’s excellent merlot or ruby cabernet sauvignon.

Key Information

• Tasting menu from $45
• Lunch: Thurs – Mon
• 52 646 267 6688
• Visit Villa Torél 's Website

Location

Km 94.7 Carretera Federal No.3, Ensenada-Tecate, Ensenada, 22766