Ensenada Miami

The buzz is real. New York’s favorite mariscos and mezcales restaurant, Ensenada, has found its perfect second home, right here in the historic MiMo district, at The Vagabond Hotel. Bold Latin coastal flavors, fresh ingredients, and award-winning dishes come together in a space as vibrant as the city itself—come taste what everyone's talking about.

Led by James Beard semifinalist Chef Luis Herrera and the team behind Mandolin Aegean Bistro, Ensenada Miami offers a menu that fuses Mexican tradition with Venezuelan inspiration.

While New York favorites such as fresh ceviches, zesty aguachiles, and authentic Ensenada-style tacos set the tone, Miami exclusives like ‘Al Pastor’ Swordfish Tacos and ‘La Fiesta Cruda’—a seafood platter brimming with oysters, clams, shrimp, stone crab, and scallops—add a local twist.

For those seeking something beyond seafood, handcrafted tamales, pork carnitas, and carne asada served with fresh, housemade tortillas bring the taste of authentic Mexican tradition to life.

No meal is complete without the perfect drink, and Ensenada’s bar program, led by Alex Velasquez (formerly of Soho House), delivers in every way. Signature cocktails like the Amor Eterno—a refreshing mix of mezcal, Mexican white rum, guava, banane du Bresil, and lemon—definitely capture the Magic City spirit. And for the connoisseurs, explore the extensive selection of small-batch mezcals.

End your meal on a sweet note with Raven Simone Walker’s Pachamama Helados. Savor seasonal delights like yuzu concha ice cream sandwiches, passion fruit tiramisu, refreshing sorbets, and rich affogato—each designed to satisfy your dessert cravings