For me, a really great way to learn about a culture is through their food. I love going to a local grocery store in a foreign country - you never know what's in the next isle! The restaurants where locals choose to break their bread always educates me on more cultural dishes, and generally use ingredients that are both native to that country and grown in close proximity.
Because of the influx of American tourists and celebrities, Cabo is expensive. But you can find a wide mix of restaurants to suit your wallet as well as your taste buds. Here are a few interesting places to visit during your stay in Cabo:
In San Jose Del Cabo
La Panga Antigua (first image above) - a beautiful traditional Mexican house (both indoor and outdoor areas) is transformed into a treat for all senses, from traditional Mexican music, a modern take on traditional cuisine and beautiful artwork all around you. You will pay for this experience, but it's worth it! Other Mexican cuisine favorites are Don Emiliano and the hacienda restaurant, Damiana.
Craving a french pastry or light bistro food? Set your feet walking to The French Riviera. The owner is a French chef who has brought his country's finest to the desert of Cabo. Cafe you said? Try Correcaminos cafe.
Inside the lux boutique hotel, Casa Natalia, you will find a treasure called Mi Cocina Restaurant and Tapas Bar. Evening is best. Don't forget, live music and arts on Wednesday nights! Both the restaurant and hotel have received Conde Nest Traveler Awards.
San Jose is also equipped with a local brew house, The Baja Brewing Company,as well as high end international restaurants like Baan Thai, Buon Appetito and Voila. There are a few steakhouses such as El Vaquero and haute cuisine courtesy of Morgans and El Chilar.
In Cabo San Lucas
It is a well-known fact that if you choose to go deep sea fishing and want to consume your catch, many restaurants will accept patrons with their fish in hand, charge them a minimal fee, and in return, cook a wonderful meal with appetizers and accompaniments! Just ask your concierge...
CSL is a great area to experience street food, a variety of restaurants and the ever popular American chains. I'd like to highlight a traditional Mexican restaurant we experienced on our last trip, La Fonda Mi Casa. If you want authentic, try this place! Just a friendly tip: if you are a queasy eater, read the English translation very carefully!! Unusual mainland cuisine is their motto.
La Frida, in Pueblo Bonito, (last two images) is probably the best place I would choose to have an expensive meal. Not only is it a stroll for us, but it is modelled after the one and only Frida K. The restaurant is a step back in time to the artists' life, complete with service expected in the 1940s and 1950s. The food is amazing - modern Mexican cuisine. I love just sitting there and taking it all in, transported back a few decades.
You can't go to Cabo and not have the famous tacos! (second image) Baja tacos and fish tacos - ask the locals at your hotel, and they will point you in the right direction. You'd be surprised to find out how many are operated by us Gringos! Or go where the locals chow down - taquerias por favor!
CSL is also brimming with dozens of beach restaurants, bars and if you want to feel closer to home, head to the Marina, where you can find all things familiar, including a mall! The new designer mall has opened to satisfy any one's need for designer apparel or purses, at a price.
In The Corridor
One of our favorite places to go is Villa Serena. Located across the street from Costco and before you enter the expat community of Serena. Nothing fancy, but a lively environment and the restaurant has only three walls - the last wall actually gives you a magnificent view of the ocean and coastline. A palapa restaurant. Better still, cheapest place for a lobster dinner! We typically share the Mexican assorted platter and then the catch of the day. All under $50. Sweet deal for Cabo!
Puerta Vieja Restaurant and Bar has been recommended to me by another Edmontonian, though we have not made it there yet!
Where ever you choose to dine in Cabo, it will be an adventure or a beautiful experience. Just get out an explore!
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