Diners enter through a lovely vine and flower garlanded facade and into Alcaravea Gourmet’s charming, intimate dining area with surreal paintings, a wood-beamed ceiling, bistro tables bearing freshly cut flowers, and the sort of Parisian-style bar that makes you want to drink exotic-sounding French aperitifs. Chef-owner Enrique Diaz specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, and his menu complements the evocative European atmosphere. The French-influenced Champiñones a la Provenzal starter (mushrooms stuffed with dried tomatoes, Parmesan, olives, artichoke hearts, and a touch of béchamel sauce) is an excellent way to begin a meal. All entrées, which include several pastas and Italian specialties, come with salad and pasta courses, so enjoy your Caprese and carbonara before feasting on the fresh catch of the day “a la Siciliana” in a lemon sauce with tapenade, shallots, and roasted eggplant or the Filete Mignon a la Marzala, topped with mushroom and marsala sauce. In addition to its dinner delights, Alcaravea Gourmet offers one of the best lunch specials in Los Cabos: soup or salad, an entrée accompanied by pasta or veggies, plus dessert and drink, all for $10 U.S. The specials menu changes daily and is available from noon until 4:30 p.m. Avenida 16 de Septiembre and Ignacio Zaragoza, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 143-3730, www.alcaraveagourmet.com. Mon.–Sat. noon–11 p.m. All major credit cards and vouchers accepted. $–$$$ C.S.

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