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7 Seas Seafood Grille
Just as the tide changes throughout the day, so, too, does 7 Seas Seafood Grille. Perched over the beach, within San José’s delightful Cabo Surf Hotel, this palm-covered outdoor eatery is casual by day and elegant by night. While beachgoers can munch on tacos, sandwiches, and Mexican favorites, the nighttime crowd can expect a menu full of healthy (sometimes organic) appetizers and entrees that will leave you licking your lips. The seafood here, which is found in the majority of starters and main dishes, is the freshest available, and the Mexican entrees, traditional and delicious. Opt for a meal of appetizers, as there are a total of 12 of them, priced $7 U.S. to $13 U.S. The blue crab mini tostadas ($9 U.S.) are light yet satisfying, and the tortilla soup ($8 U.S.) comes in a bowl filled with ingredients, with the server pouring the broth into it right before your eyes. Pistachio-encrusted tuna ($19 U.S.) is the way to go for healthy without sacrifice. Enough food for two, an order of Mexican tampiqueña (steak) comes with a beef fillet, enchilada, beans, poblano chile and corn, plus fresh cheese slices ($24 U.S.). Nice wine list. Credit cards welcome. Seating for 70. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (624) 142-2666. K.F.
Amarone Ristorante Italiano
Enjoy a taste of Italy along the marina in Cabo San Lucas. Amarone Ristorante Italiano is designed with a sophisticated contemporary flair. The glass-encased wine cellar, glossy grand piano, and modern decor add to the restaurant’s posh ambience. This popular Italian-themed restaurant is truly unique to Cabo. Amarone serves products directly imported from Italy as well as locally grown produce. Start with the Insalata Vegetariana in cestino di Formaggio, with lettuce, celery, pears, Parmigiano cheese slices, walnuts, and maple syrup or the lobster and mushroom soup for $12. Next, try the sautéed spaghetti with tomato sauce and slices of Parmigiano cheese, also only $12. Fish fillet, sautéed with tomatoes, olives, shrimp, and capers, served with sautéed organic zucchini and baby carrots and the Veal scallops sautéed with mushroom and served with eggplant "Calabrese" style are a bit more costly, but definitely worth it. Enjoy these exquisite cuisines while dining within the dual level air-conditioned restaurant or opt for the outdoor terrace featuring incredible views of the marina. The sophisticated restaurant also hosts live jazz on Thursday and Friday evenings to enhance this tasteful dining experience. Located in Puerto Paraiso, Local #107. For reservations call (624) 105-1035. Open every day for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. L.G.
Apostolis Restaurant
Apostolis Restaurant offers authentic Mediterranean seafood. Chef Apostolis, born in Greece, has traveled around the world, finally bringing his knowledge of gastronomy here to Cabo. His palapa-style restaurant offers cool ocean breezes and a tranquil environment. The quaint restaurant seats around 45 patrons, creating a more intimate dining experience. The open kitchen faces out to the restaurant, allowing Apostolis to interact with his customers. The walls and wooden pillars are adorned with a variety of hanging wine bottles, while grape vines wrap around the full bar. Apostolis Restaurant is one of the few places where patrons can find authentic healthy Mediterranean cuisine with many ingredients imported directly from Greece. The menu offers a wide selection of mouthwatering dishes including fish fillet, lamb chops, lobster, and shrimp. Start with the octopus prepared in an aged vinaigrette or the crab prepared in lemon butter with a touch of spice. For the main course, you can't go wrong with the Mediterranean fish fillet prepared with olive oil, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and caper sauce $18 U.S. The marinated steak and grilled lamb chops also comes highly recommended $30 U.S. Of course no meal is complete without a piece of baklava! $7.50 U.S. Apostolis is open Tuesday through Sunday 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. for lunch and dinner. San José del Cabo, BCS. Phone: 624-172-6442. Visa and Mastercard are accepted. L.G.
Baja Cantina Marina
Providing an ambience that is very much in keeping with the popular concept of “Cabo casual” is Baja Cantina Marina. This relaxed, dockside restaurant, located just behind Tesoro Los Cabos, is so chill, you can even bring your dog, who will no doubt enjoy the pet-friendly environment. With sporting events playing on televisions throughout the restaurant and ubiquitous fishing memorabilia, this is a great place to crack open a beer, admire the yachts on the water, and sample some exquisite food from a rich, option-filled menu. Don´t let the palapa roof fool you, either. This seaside cantina can be quite the romantic spot, too, especially at night, when sparkling candles do their thing. The food can be as casual or as sophisticated as you want it. Appetizers include fresh ceviche, a Caprese salad, and a variety of bar-style fried foods like calamari, jalapeño poppers, and taquitos. Baja Cantina Marina’s famous pizzas are an absolute bargain—and likely enough food for a family of four. There are 10 in all (priced from $10 U.S. to $26 U.S.), including basic cheese, pepperoni, vegetarian, and the indescribable barbecued chicken; you will talk about these babies for days! Mexican dishes include enchiladas, fajitas, and molcajetes. Looking for something a little fancier? Baja Cantina Marina’s ribs, New York steak, carne asada, and surf-and-turf combinations are sophistication on a plate. Wireless Internet available. Kitchen open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday is Ladies´ Night: from 9 p.m. to 11 pm; bar open until 4 a.m. Happy hour, with two-for-one drinks, is all day, every day. Live music nightly. MasterCard and Visa accepted. (624) 143-1591. K.F.
Baja Lobster Co.
At Baja Lobster Co., patrons revel in the most imaginative seafood dishes in Cabo: There’s lobster or shrimp bathed in coconut sauce, lobster tacos wrapped in banana leaves, a Baja-style lobster thermidor, and the house specialty, Black Goddess Lobster. Appetizers include mouthwatering tuna scallops and bay shrimp marinated in citrus and spices. The Crustacean Bisque is rich and delicious with chunks of lobster and prawns. Don’t pass up the Sea Star Salad, prepared with fresh organic greens, octopus, scallops, calamari rings and melon balls—it should win an award! You’ll enjoy romantic dining on the marina-view patio terrace, a bar that is suspended over the water itself, and inside in the air-conditioned dining salon. After having lobster, just go all the way and finish with a cappuccino, three-chocolates cake, or apple strudel. Prices: $9 U.S. (seafood pastas and fish fillets) to $58 (Seafood Grill for Two). Groups to 180. American Express, MasterCard, Visa. Located in the Golden Zone east of the Puerto Paraiso Mall beneath the Marina Fiesta Resort. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations: (624) 145-6011. D.M.
Brasil Steak House
No one can resist the sensational all-you-can-eat steakhouse, providing a wide array of mouthwatering appetizers and meats for only $25 U.S. a person! Brasil Steak House is the perfect place for those of you with a large appetite for delicious foods. This two-story tropical hideaway offers covered patio seating as well as a spacious upstairs dining area, perfect for large private parties up to 120 people. The restaurant’s mural-clad walls and tropical music will make you feel as if you are dining right in the middle of a real rainforest. The minute you sit down, you will be presented with an array of appetizers including: crispy french fries, chicken wings, soups, fried bananas, and salad bar offerings. The main course features a selection of skewered meats. The prime steaks, Brazilian sausage, BBQ ribs, roast pork loin, lamb, chicken, and smoked turkey are cooked to perfection! Brasil is open from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. daily. Located in downtown Cabo San Lucas on Emiliano Zapata between Hildago and Vicente Guerrero. Phone (624)143-8343. MasterCard, Visa, and American Express accepted. L.G.
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Capo San Giovanni
Never been to Italy? Weep no more. Imagine yourself transported to southern Italy. Picture a quaint Italian restaurant where pungent aromas greet you as you enter a lovely private patio where you hear faint strains of “Al di La.” Los Cabos is fortunate to have this little spot that is so Italian, you’ll never have to leave Baja to experience a real Italian meal. Each dish is created from age-old family recipes, food that would send tourists into a paroxysm of glee if they came across it at a trattoria in Calabria, Chef Gianfranco’s homeland. Why not skip traditional and have him suggest a tasting of specialties, small servings, but big on taste and presentation? Start with golden fried calamari with puttanesca sauce, then an antipasto of Rototini di Prosciutto, rolled cured Italian ham stuffed with fresh mozzarella cheese. While enjoying the tasting, ask Gianfranco’s wife, Hilda, who is studying to become a sommelier, for her recommendation of wine for pairing. They carry 120 different wines from all over the world, primarily from Italy, and also have a full bar. Homemade pasta being their specialty, seafood lasagna with pasta layered with shrimp, blue crab meat, scallops and chunks of lobster served in a creamy whiskey sauce is a must. Talk about “melt-in-your-mouth,” this dish will make you weep for more. Cannelloni is a special crepe stuffed with either seasoned beef and spinach or red snapper. Don’t pass up prawns served in a wine lemon sauce or veal Marsala. When you cry, “no more, no more,” you must have the famous Italian dessert, cannoli, filled with ricotta cheese. Appetizers $6 to $12 U.S.; entrees $7 to $28 U.S. for gourmet pasta. Located on Vicente Guerrero. Open daily 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Live music nightly. Call (624)143-0593 for reservations. S.B.
Don Emiliano
Chef Margarita Salinas re-creates the finest regional dishes from all over México. This former executive chef for the Ministry of Agriculture has traveled the world doing Mexican cooking demonstrations at culinary conventions. At Don Emiliano, special events are held throughout the year, including a chile en nogata festival (celebrating independence) and events with themes based on seafood, regional cheeses, the seven moles of Oaxaca, Day of the Dead, and Christmas. New menu items include tender pork ribs marinated in guava and tequila sauce, scallops with a white mole of pine nuts, almond and agave juice, and enchiladas with regional cheese and black mole. And mainstays like Angus beef tenderloins, slow-cooked Hidalgo-style barbecued lamb, and seared yellow fin tuna with 10-chile infused oil typify the gastronomic adventures that await you. Don Emiliano’s wine cellar received an award of excellence by Wine Spectator, and other critics have named it the best Mexican restaurant in Baja California Sur. Dining is alfresco on elegant contemporary tables under the night’s sky and set against lush tropical plantings with a private air-conditioned room available. A guitarist plays everything from Boleros to Led Zeppelin on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Full Bar. South of San José’s central plaza on Mijares across from the Tropicana Hotel. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Phone: (624) 142-0266 or (624) 142-5130. D.M.
El Comal
El Comal is dedicated to preserving a classical Mexican experience. The structures, atmosphere, handcrafted works, and cuisine have an old-world charm. An inviting entryway leads to an intimate outdoor dining terrace with ambient music softly playing in the background. This quaint restaurant is decorated with soft hues from a more classical period in México’s history. Everything El Comal delivers—from the hand-sewn linens made in Oaxaca to the homemade tortillas prepared by a local Los Cabos grandmother—works together to result in an extraordinary experience. The tostadas de camarón o marlin ahumado, featuring three crispy corn tortillas topped with shrimp or smoked marlin in a grilled-tomato-and-toasted-pepper sauce with guacamole dressing, makes for the perfect start to an incredible meal ($7 U.S.). For the main course, the cochinita pibil is a must! The tender pork loin is marinated in a fabulous adobo sauce made with the perfect blend of chiles, spices, and oranges ($17 U.S.). Top off the evening with a homemade caramel custard ($5 U.S.) or Mexican coffee with tequila, Kahlúa, and ice cream. Open daily from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. For reservations, call (624) 142-5508. Boulevard Mijares 1357, San José del Cabo. Visa and MasterCard accepted. L.G.
Il Panzerotto
Named after the traditional, lightly fried calzones made famous in southern Italy, Il Panzerotto brings authentic Mediterranean-Italian cuisine to Cabo, and at prices so economical, you´ll have to look twice. Combination plates include a main dish, side dish, and drink for between $7.50 U.S. and $9.50 U.S., with regular menu items topping out at $18 U.S. for the T-bone steak. Chef Davide Marchetti, from Milan, operates this cozy sidewalk café on the third floor of Puerto Paraiso, wherein he re-creates the most delectable meals from his homeland, offering personalized service from beginning to end. The vegetarian lasagna, with squash, bell peppers, mushrooms, and loads of mozzarella and tomato sauce, is hearty and delicious. Beauty and palatability merge in Chef Marchetti´s Caprese salad, where wedges of the freshest tomatoes, cheese, and basil leaves are drizzled with olive oil. Open daily from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Phone: (624) 143-4395. K.F.
Jazmín’s Restaurant
Located in downtown San José del Cabo near the art district, Jazmín’s Restaurant is a popular spot known for providing a traditional Mexican experience. The brightly colored eatery is decorated with authentic Mexican decor and features handcrafted wooden furniture. The walls are adorned with patriotic banners and memorabilia, as well as black and white photos of Pancho Villa, liberator of the Mexican people during the revolution. The appetizer menu offers a great selection of starters, including stuffed tuna or shrimp avocados, fish ceviche, nachos, and Mamacita’s Tortilla soup ($5 U.S. to $11 U.S.). The Mediterranean, Tropical, Nido, and Jazmín’s salads are each only $9 U.S. Try the tamales with poblano chile and cheese or sweet corn grain served with beans and salsa ($11 U.S.). The Mexican combo platter with chile relleno, quesadillas, carne asada, chicken tacos, rice, beans, and guacamole is perfect for those who want a little taste of everything. Patrons can also opt to dine in the air-conditioned restaurant or outside, on the new, shaded patio. Jazmín’s Restaurant is located on Morelos, between Zaragoza and A. Obregon 14, downtown San José del Cabo. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted. (624) 142-1760. L.G.
La Bodega Steak and Wine House
La Bodega Steak and Wine House in San José del Cabo serves premium USDA beef steaks in a chic contemporary environment. Because of its popularity with tourists and locals, La Bodega recently expanded, raising capacity to 120 diners. Above the long bar, there are more than 100 bottles of spirits. The wine bodega features a modest collection of fine wines, including Valle de Guadalupe Roganto, Casa De Madero, and Wine Spectator “Wine of the Year” winners. Salads and appetizers include everything from onion rings with jalapeño mayonnaise and lamb enchiladas in mole sauce to fish carpaccio, soup, and creative salads. New York steaks, rib eyes, filet mignons, and shrimp-steak combos are seasoned to perfection on a wood-fired grill with smoked chicken breast and fresh fish available. Dinners come with two homemade sauces, rosemary herb bread, and roasted vegetables along with several delicious sides. The shoestring potatoes simply rock! The Mexican corn cake topped with vanilla liquor whipped cream is priceless. La Bodega is located one block up from the central cathedral across from Bancomer Bank in San José del Cabo. Dinner nightly; 6 p.m. to 11p.m. Prices: $11 U.S. (Prime Beef Hamburger) to $25 U.S. (steaks). Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Travelers Checks, accepted. For reservations, call (624) 142-6619. D.M.
Las Marías Restaurant
Looking for 100 percent authentic Mexican food in a sophisticated setting with a to-die-for view? Then head to Las Marías Resturant and Bar, located within the Hacienda Encantada resort, just outside Cabo. Set on a cliff, high above the Sea of Cortés, Las Marías provides an unparalleled dining experience serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Although elegance is created in its modern furnishings and marble bar, the menu itself is old-world México at its best. In addition, choose from several salads, including the very creative Caesar, wrapped in a baked parmesan cheese ring, all ranging from $8.50 U.S. to $9.50 U.S. Fish dishes include tuna, salmon, and the cilantro fillet, bathed in cilantro sauce and served with steamed veggies. The Las Marías shrimp comes filled with Chihuahua cheese and is wrapped in bacon, $32.50 U.S. Menu changes regularly. MasterCard and Visa accepted. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Indoor and outdoor seating. Phone: (624) 163-5555, ext. 7065. K.F.
Las Quesadillas - Arriba Tequila
Want to dance? For all lovers of Latin-style music, this is the place! Not only can you enjoy music, you can learn to do Latin dances from professional instructors, and partake of a very fine meal accompanied with some of the finest tequila to be found anywhere. This unique supper club has it all for great entertainment! Take part in a tequila tasting program while learning the history of this world-renowned drink and enjoy a gourmet dinner of filet mignon or shrimp flamed with tequila. Live music offered Thursday through Saturday with a variety of Latin dance lessons and professional dance exhibitions, plus a Cuban show on Friday night. Learn to tango on Wednesday for Argentine night. Thursday is Brazil night with Samba lessons. Saturday is time for salsa! A diversity of margarita drinks and tequila cocktails is offered with a variety of appetizers, including their famous quesadillas. Other fare takes on a tropical flair such as fish Caribe with a mango chipotle sauce. Try the Pino Relleno, a melt-in-your mouth mixture of shrimp, avocado and marinated peppers with spices presented in a whole pineapple that you’ll want to photograph before eating. Arriba means upstairs in Spanish. That’s where it is—located up above Las Quesadillas at the corner of Marina Boulevard and Lazaro Cardenas. Dine under a large palapa and migrate to the terrace for the entertainment to lounge on comfy sofas while gazing at the moon and stars. Pasta, fajitas, salads and daily specials from $8 to $80 U.S. for the ultimate tequila tasting dinner. Open daily 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. and until 3:00 a.m. on weekends. Reservations required for tequila tasting. Call (624) 143-1373 ext. 115. S.B.
La Trattoria
If its earth-toned walls, oversize Italia map, and old-world chandelier aren’t enough to transport you, La Trattoria’s Mediterranean-style dishes will. Since 1994, this Plaza Bonita fixture has been offering diners traditional Italian and a reprieve from the area’s ubiquitous nightclubs. Low lighting and faux finished walls make for a romantic backdrop—there’s also outdoor seating—while streaming ’80s music videos demonstrate a sense of self that extends to the menu. This is still Cabo, after all. Chef Carlos Campos has created an extensive menu that combines authentic Italian recipes with fresh Baja-sourced ingredients. Starters include fried calamari and a wonderful spinach salad made with fruit, nuts, balsamic, and pepperoni. Wood oven–baked pizzas and entrées such as the lobster agnolotti (ravioli) and garlicky catch of the day are fundamental. The attentive staff can help you pair your meal with any of the wide selection of vinos. Finish the evening with one of the desserts, including chocolate cake and tiramisu, which are transcendent—not unlike the restaurant. Open daily from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. Blvd. Marina No.33, Plaza Bonita mall, (624) 143-0068. All major credit cards accepted. A.A.
Margaritavilla
Dine along Cabo’s marina waterfront, or upstairs in the grand salon with its spectacular view of the yachts. Weekend evenings, a nine-piece mariachi band serenades while you dine on the freshest seafood, Angus Beef and local organic produce artfully blended in Mexican and Asian culinary styles by the Japanese trained chef. Enjoy a select Mexican wine or fruit margarita specialty drink with your meal. The tortilla soup is memorable, while the Oaxacan mole sauces are what legends are born of. Seafood abounds – enjoy Catch-of-the-Day al gusto, pasta dishes loaded with shrimp, scallops, octopus, and more. Don’t miss the Coco Loco shrimp with spicy chipotle and tequila sauce – it’s scrumptious! For the undecided the seafood platter for 2 includes 2 grilled lobster tails, giant gulf prawns, crab, sea bass filets, baked potatoes and more for only $58 U.S. A mesquite wood fired grill serves up lobster, lamb chops, steaks and poultry. Save room for Key Lime pie, deep fried ice cream or carrot cake – all homemade! Entrees priced $10 U.S. to $58 U.S. Open daily 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted. Blvd. Marina 17, Plaza Bonita, Cabo San Lucas. (On the marina waterfront behind Plaza Bonita) Phone: (624) 143-6050. D.M
Mi Casa Restaurant
If you haven’t been to Mi Casa, you haven’t come to Cabo. One of the most popular traditional Mexican restaurants has been a must for visitors of Cabo San Lucas for the last 15 years. The multilevel restaurant seats more than 500 people, with an atmosphere as vibrant as the decor. The open-air and covered palapa seating areas are inviting and airy, perfect for taking advantage of Los Cabos’ incredible weather. Or, just sit back and enjoy the live entertainers featured every evening. Mi Casa offers traditional Mexican cuisine made from scratch daily. Start with a basket of handmade tortillas served fresh to every table. For the main course, enjoy an array of fresh fish, chicken, and meat dishes starting as low as $13 U.S. Don’t forget to try one of Mi Casa’s famous house margaritas. Mi Casa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch and from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for dinner. For reservations, call (624) 143-1933 or go online to www.micasarestaurant.com. Visa and MasterCard are accepted as well as traveler’s checks with a minimum of $50. L.G.
Mi Ensalada
Mi Ensalada is a paradise of good eating along San José’s Costa Azul corridor. Famous for sumptuous, meal-sized salads, the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and full dinners, including grilled steaks, ribs, lobster, Philly sandwiches, hamburgers, and Mexican fare. Dine outdoors on the front patio or inside in the dining salon. Breakfasts feature American classics and Mexican favorites—the eclectic mix includes omelets, waffles, chilaquiles fortified with chicken, and eggs for only $4 U.S. The delicious Strawberry Fields Forever Salad features fresh organic greens from nearby Santiago, goat cheese, caramelized walnuts, chicken breast, and strawberry slices with a tantalizing pomegranate dressing for $8.50 U.S. Other signature salads include one with mango and apple and the Ocean Salad for seafood lovers. The decorated mango cheesecake dessert is memorable. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Located in front of the La Jolla Condominium Resort at Km 29.5 San José del Cabo. Open Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (624) 142-4956. D.M.
No Worry’s
If you’re apt to order an item in a restaurant because of how the name sounds, you’ll have fun choosing from the No Worry’s menu. Hungry for a hamburger? How does BBQ Tequila Burger strike you? What about a Big Kahuna Tuna sandwich? The restaurant’s Signature Buckets come with choices of all-you-can-eat chicken, steak, shrimp, or lobster. Add 15 bucks, and you keep the bucket. How about a Yowza or a Mega Bucket that comes with rice, beans, salsa, and tortillas. Under pastas, you might want to go for the Veggie Rock’n Lasagna with spinach and eggplant or the Holy Moly Ravioli. For breakfast, try the Flap Jackwich, fluffy pancakes, smoked bacon with fried egg on top. For lighter fare, try Fruity Tuty, pearls of in-season fruit topped with yogurt and crunchy granola. This waterfront eatery is the perfect place for people watching while sitting on the umbrella-covered terrace facing the marina and sipping one of the drink specials and indulging in an appetizer, such as their chile poppers (lightly battered fried jalapeño peppers) or the Curly Burly Fries. Noteworthy desserts include Chocomint Mousse. A children’s menu is available, too. What kid can resist Fishy Fingers? Located behind the Tesoro Hotel on the marina. Look for the tall lighthouse tower and the gift shop where you can purchase a souvenir Yard Stick glass for $15 U.S. Entrees from $12 U.S. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Seating for 60, groups up to 80. MasterCard and Visa accepted. Phone: (624) 143-8575. S.B.
Peacock’s
First impressions are very important, and Peacock’s will you blow you away from the get-go. Within the confines of this beautiful alfresco restaurant, one block from Puerto Paraiso Plaza, lies the intricate brickwork, dense foliage, and missionlike tower of this Mediterranean-Latin restaurant. Appetizers are meals themselves. Begin with the fresh sashimi, marinated in orange and grapefruit juices with chipotle for a nice kick ($9.50 U.S.). Another deliciously creative starter is the grilled watermelon gazpacho ($8 U.S.). For an authentic Mexican meal, the arrachera trio is a must and more than enough for one person: three healthy strips of flank steak, filled with corn, cheese, and poblano chiles, then rolled and grilled to perfection, topped with a spicy-sweet sauce ($22 U.S). Pastas, fish dishes, and even duck complete the menu. Visa and MasterCard accepted for charges over $80 U.S. Seats 300. Serving dinner daily from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (624) 143-1858. K.F.
Pub de La Chapu
Pub de la Chapu brings a new flare to Cabo San Lucas. Although the name may throw you off, this restaurant offers an authentic Irish Pub experience. Owner Pedro Valente came up with the idea of bringing the first authentic Irish drinking hole to Los Cabos while living abroad. Coming from an Irish ancestry myself, I could not help but smile when I saw the impressive collection of 130 beers (including Guinness) offered from more than 20 countries across the world. The very sight of the bartenders and staff sporting clovers and kilts made my smile brighten even more. The entire pub is adorned with memorabilia from Ireland. The pub also features a genuine pub fare menu and six flat-screen televisions to catch all the latest sporting action. Selections of mouthwatering appetizers range from $9 U.S. to $16 U.S. for larger platters, and salads are fairly priced from $6 U.S. to $10 U.S. The pub also offers a great selection of hamburgers, sandwiches, and quesadillas starting as low as $7 U.S. I would recommend ordering one of the chef’s specialties such as the Charolitas de Marlin, made with flour tortillas, onions, poblano chile. and sesame ($10 U.S.), or the Carpaccio de Salmon with olive oil, Philadelphia cheese, cebollin, and capers ($9 U.S.). Pub de la Chapu is located at Paseo de la Marina, Local 11 and 13, Plaza Gali, CSL. (624) 143-1309. L.G.
Solomon’s Landing
Regardless of the time of day or the state of the economy, Solomon’s Landing Bar & Grill is always packed. There are two main reasons for this: excellent food and affordable prices. The friendly staff, flat-screen televisions, and classic American music playing in the background don’t hurt either. Since its inception, this casual dining spot has been a staple along the Cabo San Lucas marina, where an international menu, with the best options in seafood, and a view of the waterfront action keeps business going strong. In addition to simple sandwiches and taco plates, fine cuts of steak, pasta dishes, and traditional Mexican combinations are all great. Solomon’s Landing boasts the sweetest lobster around, too. Something of a surprise is the sushi bar, serving the most amazing variety of fresh carpaccio, ranging from soy sauce and capers to a spicy, jalapeño-covered Mexican variety, and creative sushi rolls, all prepared by the sushi chef right before your eyes at the central bar. Bring in your fresh catch and have it prepared any of five ways: in mango or cilantro sauce, blackened, with lemon sauce and capers, or with garlic and butter. All include rice or mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables for just $10 U.S. per person. Located behind Tesoro Los Cabos Resort. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. MasterCard and Visa accepted. Phone: (624) 143-3050. K.F.
The Hill Top
The Hill Top Restaurant and Bar boasts some of the most spectacular views in San José. The two story, airy restaurant looks out over the charming town of San José del Cabo and the beautiful blue waters of the Sea of Cortés. Owner/Chef Gabriel Cambon from France, specifically chose the location of his restaurant, for the breath-taking views and magical setting. The elegant decor, soothing background music, and attentive staff only enhances this first class dining experience. Chef Cambon is a master of fine dining cuisine. The Portobello Napoleon with layers of grilled Portobello mushroom and spinach, served with a roasted tomato guajillo coulis and chévre cream makes for a delicious start ($13). The highly recommended Seared King Scallops served over huitlacoche risotto and citrus beurre blanc ($21) and Pan Roasted Rack of Lamb served with ratatouille and sauteed haricot vert ($26) will make any mouth water. Each dish is best paired with one of their fine Mexican or international wines. The Hill Top is open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. for lunch and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. for dinner. They also offer the downstairs patio area surrounding the pool for private parties and events for up to 20 people. Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Phone: (624) 105-2990. L.G.
The Original Park Restaurant
When a festive ambience, an unbelievable variety, and good old American portions are what you seek among Los Cabos´ dining spots, look no further than The Original Park Restaurant and Bar. The family running this highly successful Cabo San Lucas establishment has given guests all this, and much more, for the last 30 years. Sitting just across the street from City Club, The Original Park´s interior is as vast as the menu of items it offers its hungry customers, and there’s nothing pretentious here, folks! Open and comfortable, much like an oversize country kitchen, this restaurant invites fun and energetic conversation. Included with each meal, and deemed a meal itself by many, are the complimentary tostadas, soup, mashed potatoes and gravy, plus homemade coleslaw, and garlic bread. Those with smaller appetites may opt for one of the lighter yet still incredibly substantial starters like tacos, baby back ribs, or any of the seafood cocktails: shrimp, scallop, oyster, or lobster. Now for the real meal! Proving that going big is what The Original Park Restaurant and Bar is all about, even the menu is outrageously large, covering an entire wall within the restaurant. Touting every cut of fine meat imaginable, plus chicken, scallops, shrimp, fish, lobster, and Mexican favorites (all ranging from $22 U.S. to $34 U.S.), selecting your meal is just the beginning of the options. Next, choose from no fewer than 10 specialty sauces with which to enjoy your entree: mild, hot, sweet, sour, garlic, and the list goes on and on. From surf and turf to create-your-own, combinations are king here. Open daily from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Visa and MasterCard accepted. (624) 143-1927. K.F.
Tsuki - Sushi & Tepan Grill
Every aspect of your dining experience will be memorable at Tsuki. With its distinctive menu of inventive sushi and Japanese fare, Tsuki may be the perfect destination for you and that special someone or a group of visiting friends to enjoy the four tepanyaki grills offering eight locally organic grown vegetables, imported New York USDA choice meat, chicken, fish or seafood from the Baja Pacific and Sea of Cortés. Savor new and old Japanese cuisine, including fabulously fresh sushi and sashimi, along with traditional Japanese dishes and fusion fare. Select one of Chef Goyito San’s sign
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