Mi Casa – LCM 40 SPRING 2015

At Mi Casa, the flavors are bold and the recipes are spot-on. Point in case: the signature chile en nogada.
At Mi Casa, the flavors are bold and the recipes are spot-on. Point in case: the signature chile en nogada.

The flavors are bold. The recipes are spot-on. And, at Mi Casa in downtown Cabo San Lucas, the setting is picture perfect. For more than two decades, this spacious restaurant has been the place to come in Los Cabos for authentic flavors from around México paired with traditional decor and fun entertainment. Come early for a laid-back lunch: Start with a sparkling limonada, tortilla soup—the best in Los Cabos!—and a classic Acapulco-style shrimp cocktail. The huarache de arrachera (similar to a meat sope) is the perfect lunch-sized portion. For the total Mi Casa experience, though, you’ll want to come for dinner. Quaff a supersized margarita as mariachis stroll through the restaurant, performing. There are balloon hats, a canary fortuneteller, and plenty of photo ops: There are beautiful murals throughout, as well as a curio shop chockablock with macabre figurines, wooden crosses, and other tchotchkes. And, of course, the food is Instagram worthy! The colorful chile en nogada is a must, as are the fall-off-the-bone ribs and the cochinita pibil (Yucatecan-style shredded pork). Cabo San Lucas Street, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 143-1933, www.micasarestaurant.com.mx. Daily 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m. AmEx, MasterCard, Visa, and vouchers accepted. $–$$$ A.A.