La Panga Antigua Restaurant & Bar
Travelers have a deep appreciation for the modernity that Los Cabos offers, but that’s not to say there isn’t a wealth of traditional charm. The San José del Cabo’s historic central district is dotted with restaurants, art galleries, and a lovely old church. And La Panga Antigua is one of our very favorite stops. The 150-year-old mansion has long housed the restaurant, charming with its design and menu. Lush tropical foliage surrounds several levels of adobe walls, rock walkways and enchanting seating areas. At the far end is an antique panga, a roughly hewn wooden boat for which the restaurant is named. The staff scurries about taking drink orders, such as a refreshing mojito made with hibiscus, and dishing up incredible farm-to-table fare such as appetizers of three-cheese ravioli in a squash blossom sauce; tuna with sesame seed crust and cilantro aioli; baby octopus; or sea scallops with a citrus vinaigrette. Entrées worth every bite are grilled rib eye with rosemary, red wine, and bacon-wrapped asparagus or the grilled catch of the day with a pumpkin seed crust and grilled asparagus. Dessert choices include house-made flan, crepes, and the restaurant’s signature chocolate tamal baked in a corn husk. S.A.B.

📍 Zaragoza No. 20, San José del Cabo
☎️ (624) 142-4041
🌐 www.lapangaantigua.restaurant.com
⏰ Daily noon–10:30 p.m.
💳 All major cards accepted $–$$$