You simply cannot come to Los Cabos without exploring the culinary wonderland that is traditional Mexican cuisine. Here, in the capable hands of experienced Mexican-bred and trained chefs, you will discover the flavors are bolder, the preparations more nuanced, and the experience well worth it. Start with Los Deseos’ famous queso fundido, or melted cheese.

It is without equal in all of Los Cabos. The traditional appetizer is made with three cheeses flamed table side in a volcanic rock, then doused with tequila and served alongside handmade tortillas. The queso fundido is a decadent start to a meal that is guaranteed to please on multiple levels. Tikin Xic is a Yucatecan-style fish fillet with achiote sauce wrapped in a banana leaf.

The Aztec Huarache steak is a finely cut fillet with green chilaquiles and salsa on cactus leaves. And the jericalla is a Jalisco-style dessert that falls somewhere in between between crème brûlée and flan. Marina Golden Zone, Cabo San Lucas Marina, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 145-6011, www.marina goldenzone.com. Daily 7 a.m.–11 p.m. All major credit cards and vouchers accepted. $–$$$ A.A.

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