Like any reputable resort area, the Cabo San Lucas vicinity is home to 100’s of restaurants of all types, sizes and ethnicities — , from traditional Mexican dishes to good old hot dog carts and Costco’s outside restaurant – probably Cabo’s most popular food source, with its views of the Sea of Cortez. So make sure to bring your Costco card.
Many of Cabo’s busiest restaurants are located along the marina. Unlike most internet sites that say how amazing foods are in Cabo, and how Cabo San Lucas has become this international playground for the stars and a cauldron of star chefs, great food is not the norm, however there are some scattered yet excellent restaurants.
Prices are high and most restaurant food is simply adequate with a few exceptions such as some sushi restaurants which are world class, some of the hotels have terrific restaurants with exorbitant prices and in the back streets of both Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo there are wonderful traditional taquerias that serve up inexpensive and delicious traditional Mexican foods.
If you like sweet iced tea make sure to try the Agua de Jamaica, made by boiling the bright flower leaves of the hibiscus plant and sweetened with sugar. It looks like fruit punch but tastes a lot better.
On the streets of Cabo, if you pass a fruit vendor, don’t pass him. Stop and get a fruit salad with cut up mixed fruits that include fresh mangoes, papaya, cantaloupe, pineapple, watermelon, and chayote which look like a cucumber. Your options include having hot red chili powder sauce along with, lime juice, and salt. Beware the chili is strong so you may want to avoid it and simply have lime juice and salt, or just the lime juice or perhaps just the salt or maybe none of the above. Whatever you decide, this stuff is good eatings.
If you do happen to eat at a great place, please let us know.
Dining in Cabo San Lucas
Here is our advice on where to eat in Cabo. Of course food can vary depending on who is in the kitchen and this is Mexico
Misiones de Kino
What you see is not what you get! Not very impressive from outside, but it’s the food that counts. Excellent quality and presentation at very reasonable prices. The Chapalla is Israel’s own creation which makes any seafood choice incredible.
La Galeria
One of several local restaurants owned by Rodgiro Cabeza de Vaca, a Culinary Institute of America graduate, they offer unique and delicious versions of authentic Mexican food as well as continental cuisine. Located on the malecon between the Nowhere Bar and Puerto Paraiso Mall.
Latitude 22 Roadhouse
A must visit place. A Cabo Landmark. Located on the Corridor on the way to Costco. Spend as much time as you want checking out all the photos. articles and displays on the walls. You will get the very best history lesson of Cabo San Lucas possible. Not fancy, but a lot of fun with good substantial grub. Most tender calamari I have ever eaten, great burgers with lots of all you can eat selections. Make the u-turn at the Pemex station, drive past Costco and turn immediately after the electric company.
Esperanza Breathtaking!
Save this for that one special romantic dinner in Cabo. The ambience, service and food all make this worth the price. Located at Punta Ballena at Km. 6.9 on the carreterra. Reservations required.
Nick-San
This is not the best sushi restaurant in Cabo San Lucas. This is the best sushi restaurant you will ever eat in. This place is phenomenol. Great place for celebrity watching.
Costco Restaurant
Good pizza. Cheap. Sea of Cortez Views
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