Baja California
Av. Rentería 3, Puerto Nuevo, 22710 Playas de Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico
Three-story Puerto Nuevo seafood restaurant founded in 1985, specializing in Puerto Nuevo-style lobster served steamed, ranchera, or thermidor with handmade flour tortillas and margaritas.
Haven't been here myself — came recommended from someone I trust.
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