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Until recently, the high life for Wednesday nights was two–for–one movies. But since Sancho Panza Wine Bistro Restaurant & Jazz Club kicked off its informal wine tastings, Wednesday nights suddenly became educational. Tucked behind the Tesoro Los Cabos Hotel (formerly Costa Real), this casual yet upscale bistro attracts local and visiting wine lovers to the large bar for, uh, classes. With fabulous live jazz by The Jazz Monsters, Sancho Panza is a smooth alternative to the raucous party spots throughout the rest of downtown. Daily from 4 p.m. until the party ends.
On Thursday, kick back and relax at the new Buddha’s Grill and Bar, located in the center of downtown Cabo San Lucas next to Zoo Bar and Dance. Have dinner there, and then hang out around the hip lounge area furnished with comfy white sofas and oversized chairs. Enjoy their happy hour from noon to 7 p.m. with two–for–one on all national drinks.
On Fridays, check out Shooters Sports Bar. Casual and plenty of fun, this spot is the tops in San José del Cabo––literally. Located on the rooftop of the Tulip Tree Restaurant, it is packed with locals and visitors who come for cheap drinks and good eats. Just off (or above) Boulevard Mijares near the main plaza in downtown San José del Cabo. Open Monday to Friday from noon to midnight, Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 2 a.m.
In Cabo San Lucas, the marina is the place to begin as the fiesta unfolds. At the trendy Barómetro, you’ll find the ultra–hip glowing in the bright neon, watching and being watched. With a fabulous location in the heart of the marina, enjoy the breathtaking views and great DJ rhythms. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Pericos in the Lighthouse is another marina fun spot. With their “Forever Fiesta” attitude, you’ll have a blast. Hilarious service and good tunes will put you in the mood for a long night of club hopping. Open daily from noon to 11 p.m. with the Marimba Orchestra from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday nights turn feverish at Mambo Café with the sounds of live salsa, cumbia and merengue. Located behind the Tesoro Los Cabos Hotel, this insanely popular club fills early with the area’s sophisticated, young professionals who dance to the latin rhythms with some very expressive hip movements. Don’t be shy, try to shake a little salsa. But the DJ pipes out everything from R&B to Country. Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Another hot spot is the African savannah–themed Zoo Bar and Dance. The DJ mixes it up and packs the dance floor with wild and willing patrons as two full bars satisfy their thirsts. On Marina Blvd. across from the Margaritavilla Restaurant. Open daily from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Cabo Wabo Cantina (Sammy Hagar’s place), El Squid Roe and the Giggling Marlin are the three party pioneers on the Cabo San Lucas nightlife scene. A visit to each is mandatory during your Cabo vacation. All guarantee great fun around the clock––weekdays and weekends. You can even stagger through all three on the same night
Start at the Giggling Marlin Bar and Grill, where the legendary floor shows kick off around 8 p.m. As the night unfolds, you may unfold as well, finding yourself strung up upside–down on Cabo’s most famous fish scale or on the tail of some impromptu conga lines. On Boulevard Marina and Matamoros. Open from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m.
After 10 p.m., head to Sammy Hagar’s place––Cabo Wabo––a legendary club that mixes the best of rock & roll, great fun and top–quality tequila. If you’re lucky, you may even get to hear an impromptu performance by the owner himself. But any day, enjoy great rock by the house band while enjoying the house tequilas––each of which has the reputation for being as potent as it is tasty, verified nightly by many slightly–slurred testimonials. In Plaza de Los Mariachis, open from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
El Squid Roe, located across from Hard Rock Café, is definitely the hottest spot for wrapping up a long night out. The DJ pipes out everything, keepin’ the crowd dancin’ and sweatin’. This is the craziness your friends told you about. Open from noon to 4 a.m.
If you don’t have to leave on Sunday (there’s nothing worse than being on an airplane with a hangover), a bit of sun and a “hair of the dog” can always be found at Médano Beach in Cabo San Lucas. One of the best known––and most fun––”beach bars” is the Baja Cantina, with two locations, one at Médano Beach and one on the marina. Sundays at the beach location can almost seem medicinal, but any day or night, either place is a great way to begin or end the day––or night. Both serve great food too. On the marina, happy hour last all day long. For more information, see page 72.
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