Set in the heart of San José del Cabo’s historic distrito del arte (art district), Mi Casa is known for its colorful courtyard dining area, which serves as metaphorical canvas for the culinary creations of talented chef Alain Derouin. The French kitchen maestro evinces a deft touch with regional masterpieces of Mexican cuisine like mole poblano, chile en nogada, and cochinita pibil, as well as showcasing his brush strokes with a generous array of steak and seafood specialty dishes. The mixed seafood platter for two is a popular choice with couples, who can share tasty bites of shrimp, clams, and fresh catch of the day as roving balladeers provide a romantic backdrop; and the camarones al aguardiente is a tour de force of Baja-style shrimp sautéed in garlic and guajillo sauce. Meatier fare, meanwhile, includes choice cuts of Sonoran beef, tender fillet, and oven-roasted spare ribs slathered in smoky chile and tamarind adobo. Sophisticated selections from Baja’s wine country, Valle de Guadalupe, headline the pairing options, and the country’s signature spirits make star turns in dessert favorites like chocolate mezcal terrine with almonds, añejo tequila infused mango ice cream, and goat cheese tarts baked with piloncillo and Damiana liqueur. Calle Álvaro Obregón 19, San José del Cabo, (624) 146-9263, www.micasarestaurant.com.mx. Nightly 5 p.m.–10 p.m. All major credit cards and vouchers accepted. $$–$$$$ C.S.