Puerto Nuevo, 10 miles south of the famous Baja city of Rosarito is a must-do on any Baja California itinerary. This small fishing village was founded in the 1950s as a small stand near a Newport cigarette billboard (Newport translates to Puerto Nuevo in Spanish). The billboard is long gone but more than 30 restaurants and shops now dot what has become one of the most famous lobster destinations, claiming to serve more lobsters in this town than any place in the world.
Getting ready for the fryer!
One restaurant, Puerto Nuevo II is owned by one of the founding families of this famous lobster village, Rosa Maria Plascencia and her husband Enrique. They are the most warm and friendly hosts you’d ever find anywhere! Puerto Nuevo II is more upscale than the other establishments, and lobster preparation here is a science. The live lobsters are split down the middle with a sharp knife, then deep-fried to the perfect texture, drenched in butter and served with salsa and chips, rice, refried beans, limes, and freshly made tortillas whose heavenly aroma permeates the restaurant and street beyond.
The cost of this scrumptious feast won’t set you back very much – a mere $15, a fraction of what you’d pay at a similar seaside restaurant in the U.S.
Baja’s lobster capital covers three blocks and is just steps from the Pacific Ocean. Walk off your meal with a stroll by the surf, or browse one of many shops selling local crafts, pottery, rustic furniture, blankets, and other wares.
Puerto Nuevo II
Km. 44 Carretera a Ensenada
Av. Renteria # 2
Puerto Nuevo, B.C. Mexico
US: 01152.661.614.1454
Mex: 01.661.614.1454
Fax: 01.661.614.0008
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Disclosure: The author was honored to be the guest of Puerto Nuevo Lobster during her stay, but as always, the opinions, reviews, and experiences are her own.
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About the Author
Patti Morrow is a freelance travel writer and founder of the award-winning international blog Luggage and Lipstick and the southern travel blog Gone to Carolinas. TripAdvisor called her one of the “20 Baby Boomer Travel Bloggers Having More Fun Than Millennials” and she was named one of the “Top 35 Travel Blogs” in the world.
She is also the star of the upcoming TV series “Destination Takeover” which is scheduled to premiere in the next few months.
Patti is the author of the book “Girls Go Solo: Tips for Women Traveling Alone,” and has over 150 bylines in 40 print and online publications, including The Huffington Post, International Living Magazine, Washington Post Sunday Travel, Travel Girl, Travel Play Live Magazine, and Ladies Home Journal. She has traveled extensively through six continents looking for fabulous destinations, exotic beaches, and adventure activities for her Baby Boomer tribe.
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