It’s rarely cold in Cabo San Lucas, but during cooler winter months, you can stay toasty warm with the Italian flavors of Pan di Bacco. This chic Italian café fuses “the art of Italian baking”—local, fresh, organic—with a casual yet sophisticated setting near the Cabo San Lucas Marina. For a relaxing morning, stop in for an almost-too-pretty-to-drink vanilla latte, some chocolate pannetone, and free Wi-Fi. The smell of freshly baked bread may be too much to resist. Return midday for a strawberry lemonade, Italian fries with truffle oil, and Neapolitan-inspired pizza; I heartily recommend the milanesa, with salame milano, mushrooms, mozzarella, Parmesan, and tomato sauce.
The team behind Pan di Bacco believes “wine isn’t just for gourmets and special occasions; it’s for everyone, every day.” As such, they’ve created a wine list that’s affordable and fun … and pairs excellently with a dinner menu that includes everything from light salads and antipasti to gnocchi alla sorrentina, DIY cutting boards, and mini-burgers. Free valet parking 4 p.m.–midnight at the Misiones, across the street. Ignacio Zaragoza S/N, between Boulevard Marina and Lázaro Cárdenas, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 143-3127, www.pandiba cco.com. Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–midnight, Fri.–Sat. 9 a.m.–midnight. MasterCard and Visa accepted. $–$$$ A.A.
