Anybody who has participated in the Thursday night art walks in San José del Cabo knows Mi Casa San José del Cabo. The colorful restaurant is nestled among the galleries and studios in the heart of the city’s historic Distrito del Arte, and its colorful courtyard dining area serves as metaphorical canvas for the culinary creations of talented chef Alain Derouin. The French 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. 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.

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