A lush paradise framed by the Sea of Cortez and Pacific Ocean, Los Cabos is the go-to destination for enjoying incredible waves, world-class golf, sportfishing and adventure. The 20-mile stretch of sun-dappled beaches linking San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas boasts a wide variety of lodging options– including luxurious beach front rentals, family-friendly resorts and quaint casitas – that accommodate all tastes and budgets. And for those Cabo vacationers who really appreciate cuisine, there’s good news: the area is brimming with a colorful selection of contemporary restaurants that feature everything from wood-fired pizzas to Wagyu certified Kobe beef. Some of the world’s most renowned chefs have opened chic eateries and bistros where freshly caught seafood and authentic Mexican dishes take center stage.
Foodie travelers will have no shortage of places to wine and dine, or simply relax with a giant margarita. Here’s a small sampling of some of the best restaurants in Cabo.
Manta
Centrally located in the The Cape, A Thompson Hotel, Manta offers sublime ocean views and the tantalizing creations of Chef Enrique Olvera. If you can only visit once, order the sashimi with avocado and wasabi or the day’s fresh catch. The seafood-heavy menu is complemented by a stellar list of inventive cocktails, craft beers and wines.
Seared
This sleek steakhouse is Jean-George Vongerichten’s newest restaurant at the One & Only Palmilla resort. A glass-walled meat cellar allows diners a sneak preview of the best cuts in town, from tenderloins and succulent ribeyes to Wagyu certified Kobe beef. In the mood for something lighter? You can’t go wrong with their hamachi sashimi and spiny lobsters – grilled to perfection.
Las Guacamayas
A San Jose del Cabo favorite, this open-air eatery satisfies even the heartiest of appetites with a tempting menu of tacos al pastor, fajitas and other traditional Mexican fare. Their signature dish is aguachiles – a giant bowl heaping with grilled seafood or meat, veggies and chile peppers. Wash it all down with an expertly crafted margarita for a casual dinner on the town.
Flora’s Field Kitchen at Flora Farms
For the ultimate in farm to table cuisine, head to Flora Farms, located in the hilltops above San Jose del Cabo. Here, you can brunch al fresco while looking over the restaurant’s well-tended gardens. The menu is eclectic, but brunchers can look forward to tasty huevos rancheros , wood-fired pizzas and seasonal cocktails. The dinner menu aims to please with dishes like roasted chicken, beet carpaccio and pork trotter ravioli.
Maria Jimenez
Cabo San Lucas has dozens of tourist hotspots, but this isn’t one of them. If you’re itching to get off the beaten path and mingle with locals over some Mexican comfort food, Maria Jimenez is the place to go. The portions are huge and prices affordable, so take your cash (no credit cards accepted) and your appetite to this family-run restaurant for some of the tastiest guacamole and shrimp fajitas in town.
