1. MAMAZZITA CABO

Mexican food, Latin American cuisine, Spanish cuisine, suitable for vegetarians.

Rating: 5.0 on TripAdvisor

This chic restaurant, located on the grounds of the five-star Me Cabo Hotel, offers an unsurpassed festive atmosphere that captures the Mexican essence in the best way possible. Here you can enjoy gourmet cuisine, signature tequila and mescal cocktails, and witness amazing live performances by singers or a local DJ.

The interior is a mix of the traditional Mexican and modern styles and creates an atmosphere for wonderful pastime.

Price per guest: from $30.

Amenities:

  • Located right in the hotel area across from El Medano Beach.
  • Great live music.
  • There is an open veranda.
  • Parking lot.
  • Caribbean fried lobster.
  • Tuna ceviche.
  • Tasmanian Salmon.
  • Marinated shrimp tacos.

Advantages:

  • Beautiful serving and presentation.
  • A unique atmosphere that evokes Mexican culture.
  • Ideal for birthday parties.
  • Guests remark on the exceptional service.

Disadvantages:

  • No delivery or takeout service.
  • Additional service charge even with an all-inclusive package.

Specialty: Every night on El Medano Beach, the restaurant launches incredible fireworks for its guests.

2. FUNKY GEISHA

Asian Cuisine, Japanese Cuisine, Chinese Cuisine, suitable for vegans.

Rating: 5.0 on TripAdvisor

A slice of Asia in Cabo San Lucas, Funky Geisha Restaurant is inspired by a variety of Asian street food as well as fusion cuisine that combines elements of Chinese and Japanese traditions.

The restaurant offers open spaces in a casual and bohemian style, where you can enjoy an amazing Taiko Drum show.

Immerse yourself in the mystical atmosphere of Funky Geisha while savoring creative signature cocktails and sampling fresh Asian dishes such as sushi, rice, curry, noodles and more.

Cost per guest: from $30.

Amenities:

  • Located right in the hotel area across from El Medano Beach.
  • Outdoor veranda.
  • Vegan menu available.
  • Valet parking and valet service available.
  • Delicious Sushi & Sashimi.
  • Pad Thai Wok Noodles.
  • Lobster curry rice.

Advantages:

  • Traditional Asian atmosphere.
  • A rich entertainment program with a drum show and DJ performance.
  • Hookah is available.
  • Suitable for birthday parties.

Disadvantages:

  • No delivery or takeaway service.

Business card:

  • Funky Geisha is part of Grupo Rosa Negra, a renowned Mexican restaurant company known for its fine dining, exceptional service and luxurious atmosphere.

Grupo Rosa Negra has five successful restaurants in Cabo San Lucas.

3. METATE CABO

Mexican Cuisine, Latin American Cuisine, Fusion, suitable for vegetarians.

Rating: 5.0 on TripAdvisor

Metate Cabo is an authentic Mexican restaurant where you can have a special gastronomic experience. Its entire area is decorated with fruit and pistachio trees, hung with beautiful twinkling garlands. The menu is dominated by mouthwatering crispy tacos served on delicious corn tortillas.
We hope you are a dog lover, as there are two wonderful dogs that reside on the grounds of the restaurant, which both staff and customers love to feed.

Simple but tasty food, cooked with all your heart – this is the concept of the restaurant Metate Cabo.

Cost per guest: from $12.

Amenities:

  • Outdoor tables.
  • Take-out service.
  • Free Wi-fi.
  • Valet parking available.
  • Dogs allowed.
  • Happy Hour.
  • Fish Taco.
  • Pizza.
  • Beef ribs.

Advantages:

  • Beautiful grounds with flowering trees.
  • Entertainment program with a DJ.
  • Suitable for birthday parties.
  • Guests praise the friendly staff.

Disadvantages:

  • No delivery.
  • Complaints about portions being too small.

Business card: There is a farmers’ market with local brands and products on site.

4.TACOS GARDENIAS

Mexican cuisine, Latin American cuisine, seafood, suitable for vegetarians.

Rating: 4.5 on TripAdvisor

To come to Mexico and not try traditional tacos is a crime! And to make your first experience with the national dish a success, it’s definitely worth a visit to Tacos Gardenias, a family-run restaurant. There’s a huge selection of toppings for every taste, including shrimp, chicken, barbacoa, chicharron and more. Opened 30 years ago, the establishment is still very popular with tourists and locals. In addition, the assortment of dishes has since expanded and now includes such interesting items as fried cactus, cochinita pibil and many others.

All the dishes here are prepared with love and according to time-tested recipes from the freshest ingredients.

Cost per guest: from $2.

Amenities:

  • Outdoor Veranda.
  • Close to the city center.
  • Free Wi-Fi.
  • Take-out service.
  • Valet parking available.
  • Shrimp Tacos.
  • Fish Taco.
  • Shrimp Quesadilla.
  • Guacamole.

Advantages:

  • Huge selection of toppings for tacos.
  • Very reasonable prices.
  • Guests praise the friendly staff.
  • Convenient schedule from 08:00 to 22:00.

Disadvantages:

  • No delivery.
  • Some customers note slow service.

Business card: Open from 8:00 a.m. and famous for its variety of tacos, whose recipe, according to customer feedback, has not changed over the years.

5.JACK’S STEAKHOUSE

American food, steakhouse, cocktail bar, seafood, grill, suitable for vegetarians.

Rating: 4.5 on TripAdvisor

A traditional steakhouse, but unconventional in design – Jack’s SteakHouse restaurant appeals to those visitors who crave a real pirate adventure. It’s all about the facility’s interior, which creates a feeling of being on a pirate ship. Here even the waiters are dressed up in pirate costumes and are always ready to take part in a photo session with the visitors. An amazing variety of steaks, juicy burgers and sandwiches and a wide choice of wines and cocktails are waiting for you in this unusual place. The restaurant is ideal both for a get-together with friends and for a family dinner thanks to the special children’s menu.

Don’t miss an opportunity to have fun and enjoy the most delicious dishes at Jack’s SteakHouse!

Cost per guest: from $7.

Amenities:

  • Located on the marina in downtown Cabo San Lucas.
  • Outdoor seating.
  • Takeaway service.
  • Kids Menu.
  • Live Music.
  • Steaks.
  • Jack burger.
  • Barbecue Pork Ribs.

Advantages:

  • Wide selection of meat dishes.
  • Vegetarian options on the menu.
  • You can come with your family or a large group of friends.
  • Beautiful view of the marina.

Disadvantages:

  • Closed on Mondays.
  • Some customers report long wait times.
  • No delivery
  • No parking

Business card: pirate theme – rope rigging, pirate figures, swords and skulls in the interior, pirate ship entourage.

6.EL FARALLON

Mexican cuisine, seafood, suitable for vegetarians.

Rating: 4.5 on TripAdvisor

A luxurious restaurant located on the grounds of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel right on the rocky oceanfront. It’s a very picturesque place with upscale Mexican cuisine, aptly complemented by a wine list of over 300 items. The sound of waves crashing against the rocks, the best selection of local fish, the freshest seafood, and a wonderful view of the ocean – dinner at such a place will be unforgettable.

And the refined service and helpful staff will give you the opportunity to feel like royalty.

Price for one guest: from $80.

Amenities:

  • Outdoor tables.
  • There is a parking place.
  • Ceviche.
  • Seafood soup.
  • Grilled seabass.
  • Grilled king prawns.
  • Ribeye steak.

Advantages:

  • Pacific Ocean location.
  • Perfect for a romantic dinner.
  • Guests praise the friendly and helpful staff.
  • Gluten-free dishes on the menu.

Disadvantages:

  • No delivery or takeout service.
  • Noted that during high season, the restaurant gives preference to hotel guests by cancelling reservations from outside sources.

Business card: There’s a champagne terrace on the grounds where various tastings are held. The collection has 20 unique varieties of sparkling, while constantly changing.

7.NICKSAN CABO

Asian Cuisine, Japanese Cuisine, Fusion, suitable for vegetarians.

Rating: 4.5 on TripAdvisor

Nicksan Restaurant is the place to experience Angel Carbajal’s unique culinary approach. Putting love and soul into each of his dishes, the chef is inspired by the beautiful blend of Japanese culinary traditions with the spicy cuisine of Mexico. The interior of the restaurant is quite simple, but attractive: a spacious hall, neat wooden tables, big bright paintings and bamboo partitions. There are wide tables for big companies and smaller tables for a small number of people.

The friendly staff will meet you here, choose the ideal place and you can fully enjoy the atmosphere of the Caribbean coast.

Cost per guest: from $25.

Amenities:

  • Location just steps from Cabo San Lucas Marina.
  • Take out service.
  • Parking available.
  • Sashimi and nigiri.
  • Shrimp in gorgonzola.
  • Lobster roll.
  • Salmon Tartar.

Advantages:

  • Traditional Japanese atmosphere.
  • Opportunity to talk to the chef.
  • Suitable for corporate dinners and special events.

Disadvantages:

  • There are comments about the service.
  • No outdoor seating.
  • No kids menu.

The calling card: the omakase experience is the opportunity to interact directly with the chef, watching him masterfully prepare your dish, and relying entirely on his choices in the selection of ingredients and their ratios.

8.SUNSET MONALISA

Mediterranean cuisine, seafood, suitable for vegetarians.

Rating: 4.5 on TripAdvisor

If you’re in search of the most romantic restaurant, then you should definitely visit Sunset Monalisa. This place is simply made for dating, as its unique setting and breathtaking view of the bay will excite the senses and awaken the emotions. Situated on a high cliff the restaurant surpasses all your gastronomic expectations because not every restaurant can boast such a variety of dishes. Here you can enjoy the tastiest dishes with freshly caught fish, pasta and fresh seafood, as well as try popular champagne varieties.

Sunset Monalisa restaurant creates all the necessary conditions for a perfect evening in the company of your loved one, as well as provides services for weddings.

Price per guest: from $118.

Amenities:

  • Location near a local landmark – Nature’s Arch.
  • Outdoor seating.
  • Live music.
  • Valet parking available.
  • Truffle Pasta.
  • Octopus and bluefin tuna tartare.
  • Sea bass from Baja.
  • San Carlos crab.

Advantages:

  • The most romantic setting in Cabo San Lucas.
  • Guests praise the friendly and helpful staff.
  • Beautiful view of California bay.
  • A la carte menu and tasting menu available.

Disadvantages:

  • No delivery or takeout service.
  • Complaints about food quality.

Business card: Specializes in wedding ceremonies; the chef provides a new and interesting menu every week depending on the availability of seasonal ingredients.

9.THE OFFICE ON THE BEACH

Mexican cuisine, seafood, bar.

Rating: 4.5 on TripAdvisor

Founded way back in 1970, The Office on the Beach is now one of Cabo San Lucas’ most recognizable and world-renowned restaurants. Popular for its wonderful view of San Lucas Bay and the Natural Arch, The Office attracts locals and tourists alike from around the world. Seats are prepared for visitors inside the restaurant with a palapa canopy, as well as outside right on the sandy beach of El Medano, where a sunny, cheerful and cozy atmosphere reigns supreme. The place is famous for its theme parties, traditional Mexican food and margarita cocktails, and if you want something out of the ordinary, you can order a whole bucket of beer.

The staff here is extremely attentive and helpful, working quickly and always focused on quality service.

Cost per guest: from $10.

Amenities:

  • Located near a local landmark, the Natural Arch.
  • Outdoor tables right on the beach.
  • Take-out service.
  • Live music.
  • Valet parking available.
  • Coconut Shrimp.
  • Fajitas.
  • Fried calamari.
  • Nachos.

Advantages:

  • Wonderful view of San Lucas Bay.
  • Convenient 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. schedule.
  • Guests comment on the huge portions.

Disadvantages:

  • Some guests feel the quality of the food doesn’t match the advertised prices.
  • No delivery.

Business card: Mexican-themed dinner with folkloric dancing and piñatas every Thursday.

10.EL HUERTO FARM TO TABLE

International cuisine, Asian food, Mediterranean cuisine, suitable for vegetarians.

Rating: 4.5 on TripAdvisor

Located right on a farm surrounded by flowering gardens and fruit trees, El Huerto Farm to Table is based on using its own produce. Here, in the restaurant’s backyard, organic ingredients are grown and later used to make healthy dishes at affordable prices. The menu offers options that combine Mediterranean and Asian flavors: delicious shrimp and mussels, Mexican tortilla with beans, toast with avocado and more.

If you are a follower of healthy and ecological lifestyle, the restaurant El Huerto Farm to Table will definitely suit your taste.

Cost per guest: from $40.
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Amenities:

  • Outdoor veranda.
  • Parking available.
  • Large number of vegan items on the menu.
  • Avocado Toast.
  • White Bean Hummus.
  • Prosciutto pizza.
  • Green beans in tempura.
  • Fried sweet potatoes.

Advantages:

  • An abundance of organic dishes.
  • Gluten-free dishes on the menu.
  • There are plenty of outdoor areas for weddings and various events.

Disadvantages:

  • No delivery or takeout service.

Business card: Location at El Chorro Farm, which grows more than 60 varieties of fruits and vegetables and produces its own organic eggs from free-range chickens.