There is a great scene in the movie Forrest Gump in which the title character’s friend Bubba recites all the ways he can think of to eat shrimp. It’s a very long list, but it still pales in com- parison to the seemingly endless variety of ways the deca- pod crustaceans are served at the Shrimp Factory, one of the most recent additions to the Cabo San Lucas dining scene. Guests at the casual eatery can nosh on shrimp tacos, shrimp fajitas, or shrimp aguachile, or simply order them by the kilo, in which case preparation styles include coconut, breaded, beer battered, diabla, and scampi. There is also a plethora of combo platters pairing shrimp with items like fresh fish, lob- ster, and filet mignon. Not a shrimp fan? Fear not. There are several good shrimp-free options, including traditional surf and turf platters with lobster and filet mignon, grilled chick- en breast in poblano sauce, and pescado zarandeado (a whole fish spiced, sauced, and cooked in a wire basket over a charcoal grill). Mexican combo plates are another popular menu item, and they feature cheese quesadillas, fish tacos a la gobernador, chick- en enchiladas, and…inevitably…chiles rellenos with shrimp. Happy hour specials include two-for-one margaritas and iced buck- ets of six beers for $10 U.S. Calle Miguel Hidalgo (near Boulevard Marina), Cabo San Lucas, (624)143-1105. Daily 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. MasterCard and Visa accepted. $–$$$ C.S

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