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Los Cabos Cuisine Vacations and Luxury Travel Packages
As for food is concerned, the Los Cabos Tourist Corridor offers everything from simple to gourmet food as well as a wide range of seafood.
Ailem Cabo San Lucas-San Jose del Cabo corridor Melia Cabo Real hotel
- OPEN: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
- CLOSED: Monday
Refined international cuisine served in a beautiful European-style dining room.
CATEGORY: International
Alexander Bistro On the Cabo San Lucas marina Plaza Bonita mall
- OPEN: 3 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- CLOSED: Tuesday
Delicious international dishes, including meat and cheese fondues, prepared by Swiss owner-chef Alex Brulhart.
CATEGORY: International
Alfonso's San Jose del Cabo, next to El Encanto Inn Morelos between Obregon & Comonfort
Owner Alfonso is well known for his great cooking and charming hospitality. The menu features creative Mexican nouvelle cuisine and delicious Italian fare.
CATEGORY: International
Arrecifes Cabo San Lucas-San José del Cabo corridor The Westin Regina Resort
- OPEN: 6 to 11 p.m.
- CLOSED: Tuesday
Fine Mexican cuisine, and seafood and steak specialties served in attractive Mediterranean-style surroundings. Menu highlights include marinated scallop salad with hazelnut dressing, and grilled tuna in a sweet-and-sour basil sauce. Live music.
CATEGORY: International
Billygan's Island El Medano beach, Cabo San Lucas Paseo del Pescador
- OPEN: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- CLOSED: Open daily
A seafood restaurant and beach club with a party atmosphere aided by a steady flow of tropical drinks from their "shipwrecked" bar. Happy Hour 2 to 7 p.m.! Live music.
CATEGORY: Seafood
Blue Agave Cabo San Lucas Plaza Bonita mall
- OPEN: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- CLOSED: Tuesday
This attractive bar and grill, operated by the owners of leading Japanese restaurant Nick-San, features excellent international cuisine, as well as sushi and sashimi. Favorite menu items include calamari with prosciutto, cream of poblano chili soup, and crispy sea bass fish cakes.
CATEGORY: International
Cafe Florentina San Jose del Cabo, downtown Zaragoza 20
An attractive patio restaurant (part of a lovely shop) offering pastas and salads.
CATEGORY: International
Cafe Gourmet San Jose del Cabo, downtown Doblado & Hidalgo
- OPEN: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- CLOSED: Open daily
Large yet cozy, with an eclectic decor, this popular cafe serves great coffee and cakes.
CATEGORY: International
Cafe Santa Fe Todos Santos, about a 1 1/2 hour drive from Los Cabos
- OPEN: Open for lunch and dinner
- CLOSED: Tuesday
Considered "a culinary oasis," this attractively converted Santa Fe-style home offers gourmet international cuisine in a pleasant flower-filled patio setting. Everything is excellent, from the tender beef grilled to your exact order to the courteous, attentive service. The menu features Italian and seafood specialties; fine wines.
CATEGORY: International
Carlos 'n Charlie's Cabo San Lucas Blvd. Marina 20
- OPEN: Noon to midnight
- CLOSED: Open daily
This eatery is known for its homey atmosphere and friendly waiters serving the Anderson chain's world-famous BBQ ribs, pastas and other favorites.
CATEGORY: International
Carmen Maracas San José del Cabo Plaza Caracol, next to the Fiesta Inn hotel
- OPEN: Noon to 11 p.m.,
- CLOSED: Sunday
International cuisine, with seafood specialties, served in an attractive setting with an ocean view.
CATEGORY: International
Casa del Mar Cabo San Lucas-San José del Cabo corridor Casa del Mar hotel
A lovely dining room overlooking the beautifully-landscaped grounds and sea beyond, with seating indoors or on a breezy terrace. Highlights from their menu of fine Mexican and seafood dishes include a delicate cream of cilantro soup, flaky sea bass in a basil sauce, and grilled shrimp marinated in fine herbs.
CATEGORY: International
Casa Rafael's Between the Hotel Hacienda & Marina Sol Condos, Cabo San Lucas Casa Rafael hotel
- OPEN: 6 to 10 p.m.; to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday
- CLOSED: Open daily
This offbeat inn houses a piano bar (with entertainment), cigar lounge, and restaurant serving classic international fare, including Black Angus beef, lobster, and smoked fish paté. Wine selection. Live music. White-gloved waiters give dining a formal touch.
CATEGORY: International NOTE: Reservations suggested
Cilantro's Cabo San Lucas, El Médano beach Pueblo Bonito hotel
- OPEN: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- CLOSED: Open daily
A casual oceanfront terrace restaurant-bar specializing in seafood and international dishes, including scallop and salmon custard, mahi-mahi fillet with a polenta tart, and Jamaican-style lamb chops with plantains.
CATEGORY: International
Damiana San José del Cabo Mijares 8
- OPEN: 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
This colorful and romantic restaurant-bar is housed in a lovely 150-year-old colonial home decorated with Mexican folk art. Featured in Bon Appetit magazine, the menu includes garlic-and-guajillo mushrooms Diablo, shrimp steak, and charbroiled lobster (from the day's catch) in achiote sauce.
CATEGORY: International NOTE: Reservations recommended
Da Giorgio Cabo Cabo San Lucas (about three miles east of town) Misiones del Cabo
- OPEN: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- CLOSED: Open daily
A multilevel hilltop restaurant with a cliffside bar area overlooking the beach and El Arco that caters to sunset watchers. Delicious, freshly baked and seasoned pizza crust gets the meal off to a great start. Pizzas baked in a traditional wood-burning brick oven are the favorite menu items. Wine selection. Live music during the season.
CATEGORY: Italian NOTE: Branch on the Cabo San Lucas-San José del Cabo corridor
Da Giorgio San José Cabo San Lucas-San José del Cabo corridor Carretera Transpeninsular, km. 25
- OPEN: Noon to 11 p.m.
- CLOSED: Open daily
A hilltop restaurant with panoramic views. Delicious, freshly baked and seasoned pizza crust gets the meal off to a great start. Pizzas baked in a traditional wood-burning brick oven are the favorite menu items. Wine selection. Live music during the season.
CATEGORY: Italian NOTE: Branch in Cabo San Lucas
Edith's Between The Office and Bahia hotel, Cabo San Lucas El Médano beach
- OPEN: 5 to 10 p.m.
- CLOSED: Open daily
A romantic open-air restaurant on the beach, with views of the lighted yachts and sailboats. Their outdoor mesquite grill turns out a wide array of seafood specialties. Attentive service, nice attention to detail, including homemade tortillas and salsas. Wine selection.
CATEGORY: Seafood
El Coral Across from Plaza Las Glorias hotel, Cabo San Lucas Hidalgo & Marina Blvd
- OPEN: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- CLOSED: Open daily
This palm-thatched restaurant serves mesquite-grilled meat, fish and seafood dishes at very reasonable prices. Specialties include lobster tail, lobster and steak combination plate, and a Mexican platter.
CATEGORY: International
El Patio de San José San José del Cabo Mijares 1357, between Doblado & Coronado
- OPEN: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Run by former Westin Regina chef Ayub, this outdoor patio restaurant offers a casual setting for well-prepared Continental fare, and great margaritas. Try the Caesar salad with grilled shrimp, coconut shrimp with chipotle chili sauce, and grilled lobster in orange butter and chives. A light lunch menu offers grilled beef and fish burgers.
CATEGORY: International
El Restaurante Cabo San Lucas-San José del Cabo corridor Las Ventanas al Paraiso hotel
- OPEN: 7 to 11:30 a.m., noon to 4 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m.
Expertly prepared Mediterranean cuisine with a Mexican touch and French flair (chef Pascal Legrain is from France), as well as specialties from their seaside grill. There's an extensive wine selection and the cellar converts into a private dining room.
CATEGORY: Italian NOTE: Reservations required
El Rincón Cabo San Lucas Meliá San Lucas hotel
- OPEN: 6 to 11 p.m.
- CLOSED: Sunday
An intimate restaurant, with seating for just 24, looking onto a tropical garden. The gourmet international cuisine features bouillabaisse, saffron-spiced grilled sea bass and lobster Thermidor. Excellent fare and service.
CATEGORY: International
El Shrimp Bucket Facing the Cabo San Lucas marina Marina Fiesta hotel
- OPEN: 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- CLOSED: Open daily
This dining spot affords a splendid view of the boats and luxury yachts. The specialty at this typically Anderson-style restaurant, not surprisingly, is shrimp. Box lunches and early breakfasts prepared for seafarers. Dine indoors in air-conditioned comfort or outdoors on a terrace.
CATEGORY: Seafood
El Squid Roe Across from Plaza Bonita mall, Cabo San Lucas Marina Blvd.,
- OPEN: Open from noon
- CLOSED: Open daily
Popular for its BBQ ribs and seafood. The split-level interior features colorful posters and unusual mobiles. Rambunctious waiters add to the lively, irreverent ambiance. Part of the Anderson chain.
CATEGORY: International NOTE: After dark the DJ and dance tunes turn the place into an impromptu disco.
Enrique's Cabo San Lucas-San José del Cabo corridor Km. 4 on the road to San José, just past the Cabo San Lucas Country Club
- OPEN: Noon to 10 p.m.
- CLOSED: Open daily
Named after its congenial owner, this casual thatched-roof restaurant is well liked for its nightly specials-lobster or steak combination platters; soup or salad included.
CATEGORY: International NOTE: No credit cards accepted.
Fandango San José del Cabo Álvaro Obregón & Morelos
- OPEN: Open for lunch and dinner
- CLOSED: Sunday
Housed in one of San Jose's colonial homes, this cozy, rustic restaurant offers excellent food, outstanding fish and salads.
CATEGORY: International
Floriska San José del Cabo, facing the plaza Mijares 16-1
- OPEN: 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- CLOSED: Closed Monday during the summer
Chef Michel Mustiere serves his delicious creations in this small, intimate restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Favorites include seafood casserole in white wine, lobster bisque, and tenderloin medallions in a mushroom sauce.
CATEGORY: International
Francisco's Gourmet Coffee House Cabo San Lucas Plaza Bonita mall
- OPEN: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- CLOSED: Open daily
The cappuccinos (hot or frappé), espressos, freshly-baked muffins, cakes and pastries, plus fruit smoothies and teas, make it a great place for breakfast or a snack accompanied by a view of the marina.
Hard Rock Café Cabo San Lucas Plaza Bonita mall
- OPEN: 11 to 2 a.m.
- CLOSED: Open daily
Part of the world-renowned chain of restaurant-bars featuring wall-to-wall rock memorabilia and tasty American-style food-juicy burgers and crisp fries, plus great chicken, shrimp or beef fajitas. Rock 'n' roll bands play six nights a week from 10 p.m. to closing.
CATEGORY: American
Las Palmas Cabo San Lucas El Médano Beach
- OPEN: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- CLOSED: Open daily
Good fish and seafood dishes and a spectacular view of El Arco from the palapa and adjoining sun deck. Fans of shrimp cocktail will love their version, with beautifully arranged jumbo shrimp. Home of the local bikini contest. Sports bar, live guitar music. Happy Hour 3 to 6 p.m.
CATEGORY: Seafood
Las Palomas Cabo San Lucas Pueblo Bonito hotel
A pleasant poolside restaurant with indoor or outdoor dining on a plant-filled terrace. Mexican Fiesta dinner-show Tuesdays, Tex-Mex fare Thursdays, and grilled specialties Saturdays, with piano music.
CATEGORY: International
Las Ranas San José del Cabo Hwy. 1
A favorite among locals and visitors alike for its variety of tacos served until the wee hours of the morning. Great for a late or post-party snack.
CATEGORY: Mexican
La Bamba Plaza Naútica, Cabo San Lucas Blvd. Marina
- OPEN: Noon to 11 p.m.
- CLOSED: Open daily
International and Mexican dishes served in an open courtyard setting. Menu features lobster, shrimp and fine imported beef. Try the enchiladas Baja, a blend of lobster, shrimp and fish in a light cream sauce wrapped in a flour tortilla and topped with avocado. Selection of wines and tequilas.
CATEGORY: International NOTE: Reservations recommended
La Concha Beach Club Cabo San Lucas-San José del Cabo corridor Cabo Real Resort, Carretera Peninsula, Km. 1
- OPEN: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- CLOSED: Open daily
This popular beach club lets you enjoy a fine, casual meal in a stunning beach setting. Swim, sunbathe and try their Mexican and seafood specialties served at umbrella-shaded tables overlooking the beach.
CATEGORY: International
La Diligencia Cabo San Lucas On the road to the Hacienda hotel
- OPEN: Noon to 1 a.m.
- CLOSED: Sunday
This elegant hacienda-style restaurant and bar specializes in gourmet Mexican cuisine, steaks and seafood. The bar features live entertainment Thursday to Saturday.
CATEGORY: Mexican
La Dolce Cabo San Lucas Hidalgo & Zapata
- OPEN: 6 p.m. to midnight
- CLOSED: Open daily
Fans of Italian food flock to this popular trattoria and pizzeria offering traditional favorites in a colorful setting with indoor or sidewalk seating. The menu features a wide variety of pastas and pizzas.
CATEGORY: Italian
La Galeria Cabo San Lucas marina Plaza Bonita
A restaurant and art gallery featuring a classic international menu of choice cuts of beef and lobster, and works by local artists.
CATEGORY: International
La Golondrina Access road to El Médano Beach, Cabo San Lucas Paseo del Pescador
- OPEN: 5 to 10:30 p.m.
- CLOSED: Monday
Popular for its ample seafood specialties and luscious desserts served in a beautiful, expansive garden. The menu offers everything from oysters on the half shell to grilled lobster, and all of their 100 plus entrées include soup, salad, garlic bread, steamed rice or mashed potatoes.
CATEGORY: Seafood
La Palapa Cabo San Lucas Meliá San Lucas hotel
This poolside restaurant with a spectacular view of the Sea of Cortés serves fine international and Mexican cuisine, especially barbecued lobster, shrimp, fish and meat accompanied by a lavish salad bar. Different theme nightly with live music, including pasta Wednesday, Mexican Thursday, shrimp Friday and tacos Saturday.
CATEGORY: International
La Paloma Cabo San Lucas-San José del Cabo corridor Palmilla hotel
Dine in a spectacular setting, indoors or out on a terrace overlooking the pool and ocean. The menu features international and Mexican favorites, including sizzling, spicy fajitas and fresh fish and seafood dishes. Lovely Sunday brunch.
CATEGORY: International
La Provence Morelos & Obregón
- OPEN: 5 to 11 p.m.
- CLOSED: Tuesday
Owned and operated by chef Pierre Rivault, this charming bistro with outdoor seating features gourmet cuisine prepared with French flair. Menu highlights include Thai-style jumbo shrimp sautéed in olive oil, garlic, lemon grass and coconut milk, filet mignon in red wine with red onion marmalade, and luscious desserts.
CATEGORY: International NOTE: Reservations recommended
La República Cabo San Lucas Morelos & 20 de Noviembre
A beautiful garden setting for enjoying gourmet Mexican cuisine. Menu highlights include grilled red snapper in fine herbs, Yucatan-style sea bass, and charbroiled rack of lamb in a chipotle chili sauce.
CATEGORY: Mexican
La Tortuga Los Cabos Cabo San Lucas-San José del Cabo corridor Twin Dolphin hotel
- OPEN: Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- CLOSED: Open daily
Enjoy the great view of the sea, cuisine and service. Recent highlights from their changing menu include chilled squash flower soup with coriander, local blue crab cakes served with green chili chutney, and seared jumbo sea scallops on a bed of sautéed spinach. There's a Mexican BBQ buffet every Saturday.
CATEGORY: International
La Trattoria Cabo San Lucas Plaza Bonita mall
Traditional Italian classics, from breaded calamari to brick-oven pizzas, all prepared by a native Italian chef. Indoor or outdoor dining.
CATEGORY: Italian
L'Orangerie Cabo San Lucas Pueblo Bonito Rosé hotel
Gourmet French cuisine with a marvelous ocean view. You'll want to order everything on the menu, from the cream of pumpkin soup with crayfish to the scallops custard with lobster butter, grilled tuna fillet with onion marmalade, and roasted quail with raisins in balsamic vinegar. Live piano music.
- OPEN: 6 to 11 p.m
- CATEGORY: French
NOTE: Setting calls for elegant resort attire.
Mama's Royal Cafe Cabo San Lucas On Hidalgo, between Zapata & Madero
- OPEN: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- CLOSED: Tuesday
This cozy, colorful restaurant is one of the town's most popular breakfast spots. Favorites include French toast stuffed with cream cheese and topped with nuts and fruits, eggs Benedict, tropical fruit crepes, mimosas and bloody Marys.
Mama Roma Cabo San Lucas Marina Fiesta hotel
- OPEN: Open for lunch and dinner
Italian food with an attitude, brought to you by Grupo Anderson, a restaurant chain known for its tasty fare and late-night frat party atmosphere. Enjoy hearty pasta dishes and sizzling pizzas in a pleasant setting facing the marina-ideal for people-watching.
CATEGORY: Italian
Mango Deck Cabo San Lucas El Médano beach
- OPEN: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- CLOSED: Open daily
Great seafood combos and a lively ambiance. Ideal for people-watching and sipping margaritas; also has a wine selection. Happy Hour 2 to 6 p.m.
CATEGORY: Seafood
Mare Nostrum Cabo San Lucas Pueblo Bonito Rosé hotel
- OPEN: Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- CLOSED: Open daily
An open-air restaurant serving California cuisine with a Mexican touch, including fish and seafood specialties. Excellent Sunday brunch. Live piano music-and the pianist is great!
CATEGORY: International
Margaritavilla Cabo San Lucas, on the waterfront Plaza Bonita
- OPEN: 7 to 3 a.m.
- CLOSED: Open daily
This festive indoor-outdoor restaurant provides front-row viewing of the activity at the marina. Good food and famed jumbo margaritas in 25 different flavors. TVs for watching sporting events.
CATEGORY: Mexican
Mi Casa On the square, Cabo San Lucas Av. Cabo San Lucas,
- OPEN: Noon to 3 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m.
- CLOSED: Sunday
This colorful restaurant, set in a delightful tree-shaded courtyard, serves traditional Mexican fare, including delicious barbacoa, pit-roasted goat, and cochinita pibil, a Yucatecan dish of shredded pork marinated in a zesty sauce. Tortillas freshly made on the premises. Romantic trios serenade diners in the evening.
CATEGORY: Mexican
Mi Cocina San José del Cabo Casa Natalia hotel
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