When we recently asked Los Cabos Magazine readers to name the most quintessentially Cabo dish, reader after reader pointed us to Mi Casa and its famous tortilla soup. Readers praised the landmark spot’s ability to make guests feel like family members and to elevate otherwise standard dishes to a whole new level of deliciousness. And the picture-perfect setting is as lovely as can be: Flowers and lemon trees provide a fragrant backdrop as guests enjoy the ceviche costeño campechano appetizer, which comes loaded with scallops, shrimp, and octopus in this zesty tomato-lime cocktail. Here, the chile en nogada is teeming not only with flavor but also with tradition. A huge poblano pepper is stuffed with meats, seeds, and dried fruit, then topped with a creamy sauce and garnished with pomegranate.

To complete the experience, order some homemade mango ice cream infused with tequila. Cabo San Lucas: Avenida Cabo San Lucas S/N, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 143-8245, www.micasarestaurant.com.mx. San José del Cabo: Alvaro Obregon 19, San José del Cabo, (624) 146-9263, www.micasarestaurant.com.mx. Mon.–Sat. 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m., 5:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.; Sun. 5:30 p.m.–10:30.p.m. MasterCard, Visa, and vouchers accepted. $$–$$$ W.A.