San José del Cabo
Visit this farm oasis to splurge on meals finely crafted from ingredients harvested from the surrounding gardens, crusty fresh breads, locally made…
Must-see restaurants in Southern Baja
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Cabo San Lucas
With an exceptional location on the beach looking toward El Arco, this elegant yet laid-back place serves ceviche and tacos using the freshest ingredients…
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Todos Santos
Walk past growing fruit and vegetables to this farm-to-table restaurant and be greeted by a vivacious crew who will serve you one of the best meals in the…
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La Paz
Often – and rightfully – packed with locals, this casual restaurant serves heaping plates of the most delicious seafood in La Paz. Try the molcajete…
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San José del Cabo
Pair flavorful, unique tacos – including Mediterranean octopus, duck mole or miso fish – with mezcal cocktails, amazing margaritas, live music and an all…
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La Paz
Largely undiscovered by tourists, locals have been coming here in droves since 1992. Expect pristine stainless-steel surfaces and the best fish tacos in…
Southern Baja
Since 1901 this has been an obligatory stop for those in search of Mexican pastries and, more unusually, French baguettes in a weirdly Wild West…
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Loreto
At this locals' favorite, watch this team of heroes press fresh tortillas, and stew and grill the beef and chicken at the open kitchen. Super Burro is…
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Cabo San Lucas
Foodies will recognize Enrique Olvera as the chef behind Mexico City's world-famous Pujol, but since 2015 he's also had Manta here in Cabo. Its elegant…
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Todos Santos
A great stop 19km on the way to La Paz, this family-run, always-busy, ranch-style-meal-slinging restaurant is as authentic as you'll find in this area…
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Todos Santos
Star Mexican chef Javier Placensia brings his signature Baja Med cuisine to Baja Sur via this warm, open-concept place just out of town and up a tiny hill…
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Cabo San Lucas
If you don't mind waiting 45 minutes (when the place is crowded, which is often), this cute little family-run restaurants serves yummy, Italian-style…
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Loreto
Colorful tablecloths, plastic furniture, a palapa (dried palm leaves) roof; this place has a no-frills setting but serves superb food. Try the pineapple…
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Dulce Romero Panaderia Gourmet
La Paz
Come to this clean, modern, white-brick space for delicious all-organic breakfasts of perfectly poached eggs, local cheeses, veggies, salsas and more on…
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Cabo San Lucas
Arrive off-hours if you want a table at this cafeteria-like, cavernous joint. This is the place for outrageously fresh fish or shrimp (breaded or grilled)…
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Cabo San Lucas
This place has real wow factor. The courtyard-style interior has rooms on several levels and feels like something out of a 1950s Mexican musical – plants,…
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Cabo San Lucas
The perfect mix of outrageously delicious tacos to devour at chunky wood Mexican tables in a laid-back atmosphere with stellar service. Pair with fresh…
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Loreto
Serving simply awesome breakfasts, this friendly, funky alfresco cafe and bakery offers big omelettes served with beans, avocado, local cheese and fresh…
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La Paz
In a sumptuous historic house with art-deco floor tiles and a chic pale-gray painted interior, organic produce is used in dishes that span the continents…
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Loreto
Owned by a Mexican-Irish couple (ask how they met; now there's a story!), this restaurant and microbrewery has cuisine that is fittingly diverse, ranging…
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Todos Santos
Check out the stunning desert garden at the back of this popular restaurant with its alta cocina menu of creatively prepared traditional dishes like caldo…
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Mulegé
In the mood for seafood? Then it is well worth the 10km drive southwest of town to this lovely beachside restaurant where you can dine on a succulent…
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Southern Baja
Easy to find in the center of town, the sea-blue walls here sport everything that is, well, sporty, including cricket bats, ice skates, skis, golf clubs…
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Southern Baja
Find this great big orange restaurant in El Sargento, a couple of kilometers north of La Ventana, in a sublime spot overlooking the water and Isla…
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Southern Baja
A solid dining choice at this long-standing hotel, serving primarily seafood dishes; the seafood casserole and platter (for two) come highly recommended…
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San José del Cabo
Enjoy a romantic setting amid tumbling fountains, palms and flowers in this traditional courtyard with its outdoor kitchen and original stone walls. The…
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Cabo Pulmo
With its unbeatable position right on the beach, this friendly place with its terrace seating serves superb seafood dishes like coconut shrimp, fried…
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La Paz
An elegant oasis of a restaurant where you can dine in an atmospheric courtyard surrounded by leafy trees and statues. The menu includes both traditional…
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San José del Cabo
The old-world, leafy courtyard setting combined with live music make this an atmospheric venue in which to eat, drink and be merry. Share a tapas plate…
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La Paz
This seafront restaurant, fronted by its own taco stand, is always packed with locals here for the superb seafood. Consider ordering the lobster chowder…
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Southern Baja
Located beachside in the center of town, this cavernous former shrimp factory with a rooftop patio not only serves terrific thin-crust pizza but also has…
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San José del Cabo
Down by San José del Cabo's marina, this two-story, palapa-topped Mexican place serves unique fusion items (falafel tacos anyone?) along with delicious…
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La Paz
Great for breakfast with live music (on weekends) and a fabulous atmosphere throughout the cozy, cluttered dining rooms and terraces. Local artwork,…
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Cabo San Lucas
A lively thatched restaurant in the middle of town, swarming with locals who come for the best, classic Mexican seafood in the area. Prices are reasonable…
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Mulegé
Just west of Zaragoza, this restaurant and bar has gargantuan meals and bright, enclosed balcony seating that’s perfect for an evening margarita with…
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Southern Baja
One of the fancier Guerrero Negro options, with exceptional service, soft lighting, ocher-washed walls, a pretty patio and a variety of meat and seafood…
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Loreto
The best fish tacos in town are sold at this simple kiosk-restaurant, which is clinical in its cleanliness. The carne asado (roasted meat) is another…
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Todos Santos
This plant-laden, red-brick Italian restaurant makes its pasta fresh daily, and also serves some particularly scrumptious seafood platters. In the evening…
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Todos Santos
After conquering the surf at Los Cerritos, slide over to this chill, open-air restaurant for delicious tacos, ceviche and a farm-to-glass cocktail. The…
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Southern Baja
For 29 years, the owner of this modest and wonderful stand has been serving up exactly one type of taco in San Ignacio's plaza each night. It's carne…
