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Puerto Nuevo is a city in Baja California, which is described as the “Lobster Capital of Baja”, with numerous restaurants serving the large pan-fried crustaceans.

You can get to Puerto Nuevo by traveling the Toll Rd south from the USA border, travel time about 45 minutes. Exit Puerto Nuevo, take a left onto the free road and see the village on the right ride of the road. There is the free road that runs parallel and can save you $5 on the toll road, it will take about 15 minutes more on this road. The free road is slow going and a bit tougher on your vehicle, but it’s free! Exit at any of the Rosarito ramps, take a left and continue along the coast. You can’t miss the Puerto Nuevo arches. Visit the 39 restaurants and numerous shops.

There are 35 restaurants all specializing lobster, with the price ranging between $10 and $35 depending on the size of the lobster you choose. Villa Ortegas is the largest restaurant in the town, with a seating capacity of over 500 people. Villa Ortegas is located directly on the ocean, the lobsters tend to be more expensive than other places, nevertheless, if one is nervous about eating in Mexico, then this place offers the American dining experience in Baja.