Los Cabos is deep into a love affair with the flavors of the Mediterranean, and no restaurant more capably showcases those bold, rich flavors than Alcaravea Gourmet. Chef-owner Enrique Diaz has grown his downtown Cabo San Lucas café from a capacity of 15 to a still-cozy 60. And the charming spot’s glowing reputation continues to grow, too. Online travel sites are filled with reviewer comments like “Hands Down Best Place in Cabo” and “Been Here, done it, and will do it again.” We can understand their enthusiasm after having sampled dishes like the Alcaravea mushrooms (the mushrooms are sautéed with white wine, extra-virgin olive oil, Parmesan cheese, Marsala wine, sage, basil, and oregano, then baked), Sea Earth carpaccio salad (thinly sliced fish, salmon, and beef are served with arugula and Parmesan), and the carbonara prepared with freshly made pasta. Avenida 16 de Septiembre and Ignacio Zaragoza, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 143-3730. Mon.–Sat. noon–11 p.m. All major cards and vouchers accepted. $$–$$$ A.A.

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