Dining
From street tacos to cliffside fine dining
El Farallon
Carved into the granite cliffs at The Resort at Pedregal. Ocean-to-table seafood with waves crashing below your feet. One of the most dramatic dining settings in Mexico.
Must Order
The catch of the day, selected tableside from the fresh display. The lobster bisque is legendary.
Tip: Book at least 2 weeks in advance. Request a table closest to the cliff edge for maximum drama.
📍 The Resort at Pedregal
Sunset Monalisa
Perched on the rocks overlooking the Sea of Cortez with a direct view of El Arco. Mediterranean-Italian cuisine with the best sunset in Cabo.
Must Order
The tasting menu paired with wine. The risotto and fresh pastas are standouts.
Tip: Book for sunset time (around 6:30 PM in March). Arrive early for cocktails at the bar.
📍 Misiones del Cabo
ACRE
A 25-acre organic farm and restaurant in the foothills outside San Jose del Cabo. Treehouse bar, farm-to-table everything, and a vibe unlike anything else in Baja.
Must Order
The wood-fired octopus and any cocktail from the treehouse bar.
Tip: Go for dinner and plan to spend time at the treehouse bar before or after. It's a 20-minute drive from Cabo.
📍 San Jose del Cabo (outskirts)
Flora Farms
A 25-acre organic farm in the foothills with a stunning open-air restaurant. Wood-fired pizza, farm-fresh salads, and craft cocktails in a magical garden setting.
Must Order
The wood-fired pizza and the farm salad. Everything is grown steps from your table.
Tip: Book well in advance — one of the hardest reservations in Cabo. Thursday farm dinners are legendary.
📍 San Jose del Cabo (foothills)
Manta
Chef Enrique Olvera's oceanfront restaurant at The Cape hotel. Pan-Pacific cuisine blending Mexican, Japanese, and Peruvian flavors with El Arco views.
Must Order
The wagyu tataki and the miso-glazed black cod. The omakase menu is worth it.
Tip: Reserve at least a week ahead. Request outdoor seating for El Arco views at sunset.
📍 The Cape, a Thompson Hotel
Harry's Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar
Upscale steakhouse with a raw bar, extensive wine list, and polished service. Dark wood interiors and a see-and-be-seen crowd.
Must Order
The tomahawk ribeye and the seafood tower to start.
Tip: Reserve a few days ahead for dinner. The bar area is walk-in friendly.
📍 Cabo San Lucas Marina
Lorenzillo's
The original Cabo lobster house, right on the marina. Live lobster tanks and a buzzy atmosphere. A Cabo tradition since 1988.
Must Order
The 2-pound lobster, any style. The garlic butter preparation is classic.
Tip: Walk-ins usually work but weekends can get busy. Marina-side tables are the move.
📍 Cabo San Lucas Marina
El Pescador
No-frills, locals-approved seafood spot. Fresh catches cooked simply and served with cold beer. The real deal.
Must Order
Grilled whole fish and the shrimp tacos. Whatever's fresh that day.
📍 Downtown Cabo San Lucas
Mariscos Las Tres Islas
Roadside seafood stand with plastic chairs and world-class ceviche. This is where the locals eat and where you should too.
Must Order
The tostadas de ceviche and the aguachile. Dirt cheap and incredible.
📍 Highway between Cabo and San Jose
Los Claros
Legendary taco stand near Playa Los Claros. Surfers, locals, and tourists all line up for the same reason: some of the best fish tacos on the planet.
Must Order
Smoked marlin tacos and shrimp tacos. Add all the salsas.
📍 Near Playa Los Claros
La Lupita Taco & Mezcal
Modern taqueria with a massive mezcal selection. Creative taco fillings, great cocktails, and a lively atmosphere.
Must Order
The short rib tacos and a mezcal flight. The guacamole is made tableside.
📍 Downtown Cabo San Lucas
Maria Corona
Colorful, family-run Mexican restaurant with live mariachi music. Traditional dishes served in a vibrant courtyard with hand-painted murals and warm hospitality.
Must Order
The mole enchiladas and the chiles rellenos. Don't skip the margaritas.
📍 Downtown Cabo San Lucas
Los Tres Gallos
Traditional Mexican breakfast and lunch spot in a colorful courtyard. Feels like eating at your abuela's house if she was an incredible chef.
Must Order
Chilaquiles verdes and the machaca con huevo. Fresh tortillas made in front of you.
Tip: Breakfast and lunch only. Get there before 9 AM or expect a wait.
📍 Downtown Cabo San Lucas
Tacos Guss
Street-style taco spot that's earned cult status. Simple menu, perfect execution. The al pastor is carved fresh off the spit.
Must Order
Al pastor tacos and carne asada tacos. Grab a Pacifico from the cooler.
📍 Downtown Cabo San Lucas
Los Michoacanos
Hole-in-the-wall carnitas spot. Pork slow-cooked to perfection and served by the kilo. Authenticity at its finest.
Must Order
Carnitas by the kilo with fresh tortillas, salsa verde, and all the fixings.
📍 Cabo San Lucas
Chambao
Beachfront steakhouse with a boho-chic vibe. Grilled meats over open flame, craft cocktails, and toes-in-the-sand dining.
Must Order
The bone-in ribeye and the grilled octopus appetizer.
📍 Medano Beach
Craft Cabo
Modern gastropub meets steakhouse. Great craft beer selection, elevated pub food, and quality cuts. Relaxed upscale atmosphere.
Must Order
The burger is one of the best in Cabo. The craft beer flight pairs perfectly.
📍 Downtown Cabo San Lucas
Madeira Brazilian Steakhouse
All-you-can-eat Brazilian churrascaria. Gauchos carve meats tableside until you flip your card to red. Come hungry.
Must Order
Let the gauchos do their thing. The picanha and lamb chops are the highlights. Don't fill up on the salad bar.
📍 Cabo San Lucas
The Office on the Beach
The quintessential Cabo beach bar. Tables literally in the sand on Medano Beach. Bucket drinks, loud music, and zero pretension.
Must Order
A bucket of beers, fish tacos, and the shrimp fajitas. Tell your boss you're working from The Office.
📍 Medano Beach
Malibu Farm
LA transplant right on the marina. Farm-fresh California-Baja cuisine with gorgeous waterfront views. Healthy-ish food that actually tastes amazing.
Must Order
The cauliflower pizza and the fish tacos. The acai bowl is a solid brunch move.
📍 Cabo San Lucas Marina
Edith's
Charming open-air restaurant with string lights and a wood-fired grill. Regional Guerreran and Oaxacan cuisine in a romantic garden setting.
Must Order
The caesar salad made tableside and the wood-grilled lobster.
Tip: Dinner only. Reservations recommended, especially on weekends.
📍 Near Medano Beach
Baja Brewing Company
Cabo's original craft brewery. Great beer brewed on-site, solid pub food, and a laid-back rooftop terrace.
Must Order
A flight of their house beers and the nachos. The Baja Blonde pairs with everything.
📍 Cabo San Lucas Marina
Mama's Royal Cafe
The breakfast spot in Cabo. Funky decor, strong coffee, and massive portions. A morning institution.
Must Order
The banana bread French toast or the huevos rancheros. Coffee is bottomless.
Tip: No reservations. Arrive before 8:30 AM or prepare to wait 30+ minutes.
📍 Downtown Cabo San Lucas
Casasola
Farm-to-table breakfast and brunch in a beautiful courtyard. Organic ingredients, fresh juices, and a peaceful morning atmosphere.
Must Order
The avocado toast with poached eggs and the fresh-pressed green juice.
📍 Cabo San Lucas
The Cabo Bakery
Artisan bakery with fresh pastries, strong espresso, and grab-and-go breakfast options. Perfect for a quick morning fuel-up.
Must Order
The almond croissant and a cortado. Grab extra pastries for the road.
📍 Cabo San Lucas
Don Sanchez
Refined Mexican cuisine in a restored hacienda in the San Jose del Cabo Art District. Chef Edgar Roman puts a modern spin on traditional dishes.
Must Order
The mole negro and the duck carnitas. The mezcal cocktails are expertly crafted.
Tip: Reserve ahead, especially during Art Walk nights (Thursdays).
📍 San Jose del Cabo Art District
Jardin Secreto
Hidden garden restaurant tucked in the backstreets of San Jose. Organic, locally sourced menu in a magical courtyard setting with string lights and lush plants.
Must Order
The seasonal tasting plate and fresh agua frescas. Everything changes based on what's fresh.
📍 San Jose del Cabo
Ruba's Bakery
Beloved local bakery in San Jose. Fresh bread, pastries, and simple breakfast plates. A neighborhood gem.
Must Order
The conchas (sweet bread) and the pan de elote (corn bread). Grab a coffee to go.
📍 San Jose del Cabo
Private Chef
Skip the restaurants for a night. A private chef can cook a multi-course meal right at the estates — perfect for a group dinner under the stars.
Estimated Cost
$50–100 per person depending on menu. Winslow will coordinate booking.
Winslow's Top Picks
Three meals you absolutely cannot miss
El Farallon
Cliffside seafood with waves crashing below. The most dramatic dinner in Cabo.
La Lupita Taco & Mezcal
Creative tacos, tableside guac, and a mezcal list that goes on forever.
Mama's Royal Cafe
The breakfast institution. Banana bread French toast and bottomless coffee.