When Pan di Bacco opened its downtown Cabo San Lucas café near the bustling marina, it introduced “the art of Italian baking”—local, fresh, organic—as well as a master class menu of Mediterranean favorites like Neapolitan-inspired pizza and lasagna. Come here for a perfect start to your morning. Sip on a potent and utterly Italian espresso as you nibble a freshly baked pastry and use the free Wi-Fi to peruse the latest news (or gossip) from back home. Return midday for a strawberry lemonade, Italian fries with truffle oil, and 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, downtown, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 143-3127, www.pandibacco.com. Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–midnight, Fri.–Sat. 9 a.m.–midnight. MasterCard, Visa, and vouchers accepted. $–$$$ A.A.

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