Whether you’re 10 minutes or 1,000 miles from home, there’s nothing more comforting than feeling like you’re dining with friends and family. That’s the vibe at the newly opened John’s Place in downtown Cabo San Lucas, where guests can relax under a spa- cious palapa with the same peace and comfort they’d expect at a good friend’s. Too few of us, though, are blessed with friends who can turn out dishes at the level of quality you’ll find at John’s Place. The international menu darts about the North American and European continents, with dishes that range from baby back ribs with pasta and marinara sauce to traditional Mexican favorites and surf and turf, which includes a fillet of beef, lobster, shrimp, baked potato, and veggies. There are several Italian-style chicken dishes that include a half bird stuffed with rice and Italian sausage and Chicken Napolean in a creamy mush- room sauce. There are also pasta entrées such as house-made lasagna and seafood pasta with sea bass, prawns, clams, and mussels. The owners know exactly where they are, and the John’s Place menu includes several seafood options—both de rigueur and innova- tive surprises. Check out the coconut shrimp with mango ginger sauce or shrimp stuffed with crab and cream cheese. Ask for the fish of the day, and it may come prepared with cilantro or a lemony caper sauce. There’s a nice selection of appetizers, soups, and sal- ads, as well as many traditional Mexican dishes (ask a server for sugges- tions). John’s Place is open for breakfast with a line-up of eggs Benny that runs from traditional to smoked salmon to El Toro (with beef). And just as you would watch sports with friends back home, you can relax under the beautiful palapa in shaded comfort at John’s Place while watching your favorite sporting event from Canada or the United States on large-screen televisions while enjoying your favorite beverage from the full bar. Best of all, John’s Place participates in our prepaid voucher program. Go to www.loscabosguide.com/discounts for additional information about how you can save. Across the street from the Wyndham Resort on Boulevard Marina, corner of Vicente Guerrero, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 105-0381, www.johnsplacecabo.com. Daily 7 a.m.–11 p.m. MasterCard, Visa, and vouchers accepted. $–$$ S.A.B.

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