Bajadock’s Best of Baja 2017

foto por David Martinez/Muelle Tres

Here is my list of best food and beverage experiences in 2017.  As normal, none of my meals and beverages were complimentary. I always pay to play. Click links for detailed reviews.

Best Dinner: Restaurante Nomada

Best Appeteaser: Portobello mushroom at La Forchetta

Best Soup: Tortilla sopa at Casa Marcelo

Best Beer-http://aguamala.com.mx/Mako

Best Wine: Valle Girl Vino 50 Shades of Red 2013

Best Tacos: Los Chavalos

Best Cafe: Cafe Arabiga

Best Breakfast: Casa Marcelo

Best Lunch: La Concheria

Best Happy Hour(and marguerita): Punta Morro Restaurante

Best Winery: Adobe Guadalupe

Best Brew Pub: Cerveceria Transpeninsular

Best Exotic Dish: Pulpo Huitlacoche at Muelle Tres

Best Salad: spinach,grilled shrimp,strawberry,walnut,blue cheese,vinaigrette at Acua Sunset

Best Happy Hour Munchie: Chiharron de pulpo at La Cevicheria

Best New Wine Find: Vina de Frannes Cabernet Franc

Best Seafood Restaurant and Para Llevar(to go) Restaurant: Mariscos El Primo Nava

Best Dessert: Ramonetti Heladeria

Best non-tourist Valle de Guadalupe Restaurant: Restaurante Familia Samarin

Best Border Vendor: D’Volada Coffee

Best Yuck Factor Food: Chapulines(grasshoppers) can be found at Gastelum & 4th in front of Banorte from a guy selling them in baggies or at Rincon de Oaxaca on Reforma, east side, just south of Diamante

Best Seafood Cart: Mariscos El Pariente