Los Cabos is a wonderland of amazing restaurants; there’s something for everyone and always more to discover. This list just scratches the surface with suggestions from locals and our personal favorites that we frequent regularly. Most of these eateries are family owned with the owner and family on site during your visit. Reservations are strongly recommended for large groups and we are glad to assist you in making them. After your visit, please let us know if you have any new entries we could add to this list!
Cabo San Lucas
Edith’s Restaurante
A beloved institution serving lively fusion cuisine incorporating flavors of Baja and Guerrero. Ediths’s showcases premium cuts of beef and locally caught seafood and shares a peaceful view of El Arco and Medano Beach. A cozy venue with candles and palapas, many dishes are prepared tableside, including the famous Ediths’s Caesar salad.624-143-0801 www.edithscabo.com
El Farallon at CapellaThe daily bounty of the sea is displayed upon snowy mounds of shaved ice and an open air kitchen prepares daring, elevated meals to be served in an intimate, indulgent setting. El Farallon is dramatically carved into the cliffs above the Pacific with crashing waves below, appropriate since the name means ‘a rock that come out of the ocean’.
624-163-4300 www.capellahotels.com
Don Manuel’s at Capella Charming and energetic Don Manuel’s provides a nostalgic hacienda atmosphere along with the warm ambiance of a traditional Mexican kitchen. Accessed by a unique tunnel entry, this celebrated eatery serves a rotating seasonal menu of beloved regional flavors re-imagined with a contemporary, eclectic twist.
624-163-4300 www.capellahotels.com
Sunset da Mona Lisa Sunset da Mona Lisa delivers iconic fine dining with mesmerizing views of Cabo Bay and El Arco. Frequently described as both magical and romantic, Sunset da Mona Lisa features tables on terrace levels carved into the rocky cliff and stylish dishes that blend Mexican and Mediterranean flavors.624-145-8160 www.sunsetmonalisa.com
Bar Esquina
Mexican influence meets wood fired Mediterranean flavors, along with an effortlessly hip energy that typifies the heart and soul of Baja.Bar Esquina’s modern international cuisine is enhanced with craft cocktails and an extensive wine selection.624-143-1889 www.bahiacabo.com
Hacienda Cocina y Cantina Casual beachfront dining inspired by the comfort and hospitality of a Mexican hacienda, Hacienda Cocina Y Cantina serves traditional dishes overlooking legendary Land’s End. Both elegant and laidback, Hacienda Cocina Y Cantina offers dining, an outdoor terrace, a palapa bar, and tables in the sand.
624-163-3144 www.haciendacocina.com
Salvatore’s Italian Restaurant
A block from the marina in the heart of Cabo San Lucas, Salvatore G’s is the ideal spot to share great food, wine, and conversation with family and friends. Founded with an appreciation of simple pleasures and quality time, Salvatore G’s is a charming oasis featuring traditional Italian recipes within the palm laden courtyard of the boutique Siesta Suites Hotel.624-105-1044
The Office Harkening to the early days of Los Cabos, The Office is located at the site of the first palapa upon Medano Beach which after its first use as a casual kitchen and bar for locals, was for a time an office for windsurfing equipment rentals. Perhaps the most known eatery in Cabo San Lucas, The Office serves a welcoming assortment of local and global dishes including fresh seafood and tableside-made Caesar salad.
www.theofficeonthebeach.com
Romeo & Julieta Ristorante Sample the many regions of Italy in an intimate, relaxed setting at Pedregal’s Romeo and Julieta Ristorante. Polished traditional dishes include fresh homemade pasta and pizza from a mesquite fired wood oven. Right across from the marina, Romeo and Julieta boasts an elegant colonnaded patio, friendly service, and supremely luscious desserts.
Tel: 624-143-0225 www.restaurantromeoyjulieta.
Lorenzillos Located within the Cabo San Lucas Marina, Lorenzillos is naturally nautically themed and the ideal spot to watch sailboats come and go. This is the place to enjoy lobster plus a variety of international dishes.
Open: Daily from 2:00 pm to 11:30 pm
Tel: 624-105-0212 / 624-105-0214 www.lorenzillos.com.mx
Ole Ole Restaurant Offering an international twist on tapas, Ole Ole has many grilled options that are perfect for sharing. Located near the marina for premium people watching, Ole Ole blends Spanish and Mexican traditions. Flamenco dancers entertain while you enjoy meats, seafood, pasta, and paella.
Open daily from 7am to 11pm
Tel: 624-143-0633
Tacos Gardenias Family owned in airy, rustic environs, Tacos Gardenias stays true to modest beginnings and is located just down the hill from the beach. Minimal décor highlights mounted fish and fishing tournament posters and homestyle Mexican food choices include tacos- cochinita pibil, nopales, chicharron, shrimp, fish, barbacoa and chicken, shrimp molcajete, and ceviche. Open from 8-5pm and cash only.
Maro Shrimp House Indulge your senses and enjoy supreme hospitality at Maro Shtimp House where shrimp and lobster are served by the kilo. Popular include mezcal marinated shrimp and the Bulldog drink special- a blend of tequila, beer, and lemonade.
624-143-4966
San Jose Del Cabo Agua at One&Only Palmilla
A tantalizing meld of Mediterranean and Mexican traditions, Agua is both modern and classically elegant, offering dreamy, romantic Sea of Cortez views. A soothing indoor and outdoor dining space provides seating at differing levels and a seasonal menu showcases the bounty of coastal Baja.624-146-7000 www.palmilla.
Market at One&Only PalmillaMarket offers Euro-Asian cuisine with Mexican inspirations using produce sourced from farms in nearby Miraflores. A slick, urban vibe integrates with understated elegance for a unique and sophisticated dining experience.
624-146-7000 www.palmilla.
NicksanRedefining sushi and fusing exacting Japanese tradition with robust Mexican elements, Nicksan can be described as contemporary, innovative, refined, and beautifully artistic.
624-144-6262 www.nicksan.com
Rock&Brews Feel like a rock star at Rock & Brews and enjoy classic American comfort food favorites, such as pizza, burgers, barbecue, and fresh salads. Rock music themed art covers the walls in this family friendly establishment that also pours a large variety of local and international craft beers.
Open: Monday to Sunday from 12:00pm to 12:00 pm
(Friday and Saturday open until 2:00 am)
Tel: 624-105-2705 www.rock&brews.com
Mariscos Blue Fish Simple dishes that celebrate local ingredients and fresh caught seafood prepared in a Baja style are the star at Blue Fish. Popular items include fish tacos, tuna tiradito, ceviche, and seafood tostadas, all offered with a selection of marinades and toppings. With both indoor and outdoor seating, Blue Fish is both spacious and welcoming.
Tel: 624-172-6652 Open: Monday to Saturday from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
La Dolce Enjoy home cooking in the style of Northern Italy at La Dolce, a relaxed rustic eatery with a wide ranging menu. Settle into an intimate corner with a signature thin crust wood oven pizza, then finish the evening with tiramisu or flan and Italian coffee.
Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 1:00pm to 11:00 pm
Tel: 624-142-6621 www.ladolcerestaurant.com
Don Sanchez A fresh and exciting menu showcases the finer side of Mexican cuisine at Don Sanchez, an upscale contemporary eatery in historic downtown San Jose del Cabo. Part of the Edith’s restaurant family, Don Sanchez crafts artistically pleasing dishes with deep and memorable flavors.
Open: Monday to Sunday 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Tel: 624-142-2444 www.lapanga.com
Zippers Just south of town on Cabo Azul Beach, Zippers is a laidback surf themed hangout with a view over the bay. Known for half pound burgers, Zippers also serves comfort food items such as barbecue ribs, beer battered shrimp, rib eye steak, lobster, tacos, and prime rib, many cooked on a mesquite grill.
Open: Monday to Sunday from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
Tel: 624-172-6162 www.lapanga.com
El Matador Enter the world of ‘El Matador’; this unique restaurant is owned and operated by a real life matador and incorporates elements of Mexico and the Mediteranean into the furnishings and the menu. Gracefully decorated with Spanish accents and vibrant wall art, El Matador delivers genuinely warm hospitality and a satisfying meal.
Open: Monday to Sunday from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Tel: 624 142 27 41 www.elmatadorrestaurante.com
The Container A friendly neighborhood bar with traditional Mexican dishes, The Container is located within the marina with fresh fish and views of the marina activities. Open air seating provides a stage for an authentic no-frills Baja culinary experience that includes sandwiches, salads, and seafood.
Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 8 am to 9 pm
Tel: 624-157-6970 / 624-176-8453
Baja Brewing Nine kinds of locally made craft beer are available at Baja Brewing, along with wood fired pizza and other locally inspired favorite eats. Baja Brewing is your chance to live the Cabo lifestyle and is decorated with Mexican artwork including a statue of St Lucas, the patron saint of brewers.
Open: Daily for lunch an dinner
Tel: 624-142-3344
www.bajabrewingcompany.com
La Osteria Traditional tapas and innovative culinary creations are found at La Osteria, where Mediterranean traditions intersect with local Baja culture in a rustically elegant and cozy space. Favorite menu items include fresh seafood dishes, tapas platters, and wood fired pizzas at this casually chic spot.
Open: Daily for dinner.
Tel: 624-146-9696
Flora’s Farm Kitchen and Farm Bar A renowned restaurant at a beloved organic farm 30 minutes north of town, Flora’s delivers a menu that changes weekly and includes daily baked artisan bread plus meats raised on site. Timelessly classic meals are served family style in an airy, homey farmhouse and fifteen Neopolitan style pizza choices are available from a wood fired oven.
624-355-4564
www.flora-farms.com
7 Seas Restaurant at Cabo Surf HotelPerhaps the best ocean view eatery in San Jose del Cabo, 7 Seas shares the best of Baja’s ocean bounty from an ideally scenic location upon Acapulquito Beach. Mexico’s culinary heritage is supplemented with flavors from the Mediterranean and Asia in an inventive, handcrafted menu.
624-142-2676
www.7seasrestaurant.com
“H” Restaurant Inhabiting a newly remodeled colonial style building in the heart of the Old Town art gallery district, H restaurant creatively and carefully melds old and new world flavors into a refined yet comfortable meal.
Los Tamarindos One of Baja’s first organic farms, Huerta Los Tamarindos is composed of seventeen acres just a mile away from the San Jose del Cabo estuary. The farm sustainably grows over a hundred types of produce and the on site restaurant menu changes seasonally, inspired by the simple ingredients of traditional cuisine. Recipes are handed down through generations but also incorporate international influences to craft sophisticated and delectable dishes.
Cynthia Fresh Organic Restaurant As the name would suggest, Cynthia’s is a hotspot for meals made using fresh and organic ingredients, with a heavy emphasis on salads and highlighting the beautiful vegetables grown in Baja. Also offered are homemade teas and breads and light fish dishes. There’s a takeaway market too if you wish to cook at your villa.
Taquería Las Guacamayas “The most famous in town!Off the beaten path yet well known and highly regarded, Las Guacamayas serves down home Mexican comfort cooking in a busy garden courtyard populated by wandering roosters and fruit trees. Named for the macaws found in Baja, Las Guacamayas delivers regional favorites such as molajetes, fajitas, churros, flan, and fifteen types of margaritas.