The duck breast at De Cortez Mesquite Grill is served with peas, roasted potato, onion, and orange sauce. By Ashley Alvarado, Wendy Atkinson, Sandra A. Berry, Cynthia Merkley, Fernando Rodriguez, Chris Sands, and Antonio Vargas. Alcaravea Gourmet Pirate lore surrounds Los Cabos. Listen long enough and you are sure to hear stories of Spanish galleons, sunken ships, and coves favored as hiding spots for stolen treasure. But venture over to TripAdvisor, and all the mentions of hidden treasure appear to be in reference to Enrique Diaz’s cozy Alcaravea Gourmet, a downtown Cabo San Lucas café dedicated to the bold flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. Since opening with a capacity of only 15, Alcaravea has grown to accommodate a cozy 60. But what’s grown exponentially larger is its reputation. Online travel sites are filled with reviewer comments like “Hands Down Best Place in Cabo” and “Been Here, done it, and will do it again.” We can understand their enthusiasm after having sampled dishes like the Alcaravea mushrooms (the mushrooms are sautéed with white wine, extra-virgin olive oil, Parmesan cheese, Marsala wine, sage, basil, and oregano, then baked), Sea Earth carpaccio salad (thinly sliced fish, salmon, and beef are served with arugula and Parmesan), and the carbonara prepared with freshly made pasta. Avenida 16 de Septiembre and Ignacio Zaragoza, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 143-3730. Mon.–Sat. noon–11 p.m. All major cards and vouchers accepted. $$–$$$ A.A. 68 LOS CABOS MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2014 Arre Mango Love the vibe of Mango Deck on the beach? You can continue the party after dark at the popular Médano Beach restaurant’s sister spot, Arre Mango, Tuesday through Sunday. In just over three years, the downtown Cabo San Lucas restaurant and bar has established itself as a must-visit for karaoke-loving visitors—and locals. You don’t want to miss the nightly promotions, which include three-for-one deals on domestic beers Tuesdays and two-for-one hamburgers every Thursday. Then, on Fridays, you can celebrate the rich tradition of Mexican mariachi music and legends like Vicente Fernández. Come any night to belt out one of the 10,000 available song options in English or Spanish. Hungry? You could probably split the comal de arrachera, a feast that includes tortillas, guacamole, salsas, sausage and traditional arrachera steak. You’ll want to try the secretrecipe Arre Mango cocktail or the Paloma served in a traditional jarrito from Guadalajara. Valet parking available. Boulevard Lázaro Cárdenas, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 144- 4300, www.arremango.com. Sun. 8 p.m.–3 a.m., Tues.–Thurs. 8 p.m.–3 a.m., Fri.–Sat. 8 p.m.–5 a.m. AmEx, MasterCard, Visa, and vouchers accepted. $–$$ A.A. Stephanie Olvera The Dining Guide
Los Cabos Magazine #37 - Summer 2014
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