Can’t decide what you’re in the mood for tonight? Get the best of two culinary worlds at Cata Wine, where chef Karina Alarcón serves up incredible Italian and Mexican fare. Having trained in Reggio Calabria, Alarcón makes custom pastas and sauces that would be the envy of any Italian kitchen. Need proof? Try her palate-pleasing linguine Portofino with shrimp, clams, tomatoes, and basil in white wine sauce or her rich, hearty lasagna nazionale.

The Durango, México, native also dishes up delicious Mexican specialties, including a memorable nopal Sierreño of prickly pear pads and steak ranchero topped with poblano sauce and accompanied by rice, beans, and guacamole. Alarcón’s dishes are ably complemented by a romantic setting that features comfortable couch-style seating, colorful lighting, burbling fountains, and evocative paintings from local artists. To kick off your visit in style, start with one of the bar’s creative, handcrafted, cocktails.

The martinis are superb, particularly the sweet-and-sour tamarindo. To finish in style, order postprandial coffees. The tableside preparation of flaming coffee drinks is a wonder to behold, and the perfect way to cap your Cata experience. Boulevard Mijares and Paseo Finisterra, San José del Cabo, (624) 142-0868, www.catawinecabo.com. Daily noon–5 p.m. for happy hour beverage specials, and 5 p.m.–10:30 p.m. for dinner. MasterCard and Visa accepted. $–$$$ C.S.

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