Enter through the doors of La Panga Antigua, and you’re immediately enveloped in Old World charm. But while the restaurant—and the surrounding colonial-style San José del Cabo neighborhood—transports guests to another place and time, the contemporary menu reminds us that we are, in fact, living in a golden age for foodies. La Panga Antigua, part of the highly successful Mi Casa family of restaurants, pairs its extraordinarily lovely setting with a menu that is contemporary Mexican cuisine to the core. Dine alfresco in the outdoor courtyard or terrace—or inside, near the bar—and you’ll discover the magic that happens when you combine innovative cooking with an uncompromising commitment to fresh, locally sourced seafood. The menu varies, depending on which quality ingredients are available, but highlights on our most recent visit included perfectly executed lobster over a bed of mashed potatoes and served with roasted asparagus as well as the New York steak. Zaragoza No. 20, San José del Cabo, (624) 142-4041. Daily noon–10:30 p.m. All major credit cards accepted. $–$$$ A.A.