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What a beautiful way to spend Easter breakfeast. The food was delicious, the service impeccable. The staff made us feel so celebrated. Liz personally came to our table to make sure everything was to our liking. Most buffets in my opinion are self service. Carmen came to our table and asked what else did we need. I needed catchup and a spoon. She smiled and brought it. Angelica is Miss Sunshine as she made me a perfect omelet. Gloria welcomed us as if we were entering her home. Elizabeth remember us from another visit and it always nice to be remembered Yusef was behind the scene and so friendly The buffet itself has a nice array of food. Served by servers and limiting people picking over it. But each servor, I wish I could remember their names were awesome And I absolutely love the warm gesture they show with their hands and heart I can't say muck about the hotel because I am staying at del Palmer. The restaurants indicate to me a five star experience. Thank you Liz
A bad customer experience negates all the good experience you had. That's what my family's stay at this resort boiled down to. We booked 3 all inclusive room paying $7K+. We wanted to enjoy a good drink so we went to their El Patron restaurant bar and ordered 3 margaritas with a premium tequila. They offered us one with selección suprema de herradura tequila and showed $50 on screen, we thought that was reasonable for 3 drinks. But turns out it was $53 per drink, I have never paid this much for a margarita served on a plastic glass poolside even at 7 star hotels. This was completely scam/ripoff, but front desk said they can not help because it was restaurant transaction, restaurant just blamed it on us even though they did not explain and confirm the charge until they delivered the drinks poolside. I would suggest just look elsewhere for a hassle free, secure vacation. If you have already booked here be careful on what you order and check charges carefully.
My husband and I had few meals here while our stay at Villa Del Arco. The first day we got there late afternoon so we wanted to snack on some Tacos and Guac and It was so good!! the carne asada tacos were on point. One thing I did not like about this place was service. The first day we were rushed!! they close by 6 to set up for dinner and we were there by 5:20-5:30 to grab some food because we just got there and that was the only open place. So we decided to get food here. The server was rushing us, almost asking us not to stay because they have to set up for dinner when there were other people sitting and barely getting their food. I also had that experience while at breakfast, We were rushed to leave and that is not acceptable! Food for breakfast, I would recommend going to Bella California since you can use your wristband there as well. Their food here was outstanding though. I think this was my favorite from all the restaurants we went in the resort during our stay. The melted potato with meat and veggies was amazing. The seafood pasta was really good too. The tacos and Guac were something else though! for dinner we had their chorros as a dessert and they were good!! Ambience is nice, you have beach view and you can hear the noise. Its beautiful!
Located in the high-end Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Spa in Cabo San Lucas, El Patron translates into "The Boss" in English and serves elevated authentic Mexican cuisine. Overlooking the Sea of Cortez with a view of the landmark El Arco, El Patron Mexican Bistro is on the ground level of the resort overlooking the Pacific Ocean, while Neptune Seafood, in which we dined the evening before, resides upstairs. There is both indoor and outdoor dining as they have a main dining room with a live piano player and a huge patio overlooking the beach with the ocean waves crashing below. We sat outdoors this evening and be forewarned the bug situation was pretty intense even at night. Our server Marlene was a little off with her service, as she somehow managed to take away our menus before we finished ordering. With me being the good Yelper that I was, I had already taken pictures of their menu so I just referred to my phone, but what an inconvenience! El Patron is one of just three main restaurants that reside in the The Villas Resort Complex and it's one that focuses on cuisine of our host country. To start our meal off, I got the house mojito which thankfully was allowed for no additional charge on their cocktail menu because it was a part of their all-inclusive dining plan. Each of us ordered a couple of dishes on their Mexican Tidbits menu, as I ordered the Beef Gorditas, which were made with handmade masa, beans, green salsa and sour cream. And under the soup section of the menu, I ordered the Tortilla Soup, which was topped with tortillas strips, panela cheese, avocado, sour cream and guajillo chile. For my entrée, I ordered from the Chef Salas' Baja Specialties section of their menu the Yenekamu Surf & Turf which featured grilled skirt steak. shrimp, potato puree, mushroom bean sauté with epazote. Others in my party ordered their Miraflores Ceviche, Homemade Tamales, the special beet salad and enchiladas. I really liked my steak dish as it was prepared really well and had a high-end presentation to all of their dishes. The fava and black beans that came with multiple dishes were a little too al dente for me. And for dessert, we decided to order a variety of options that they offered including their Churros served with rice ice cream and hot chocolate; their Milk & Lime Charlotte served with Veracruz vanilla, burnt caramel and fried bananas, and their Artisanal Chocolate Cheesecake served with mango compote, pasilla chile and lemon curd. It was the perfect way to end the most elegant meal we had while in Cabo. El Patron Mexican Bistro is the perfect place for those looking for traditional Mexican cuisine with a more contemporary twist. There's a relaxing ambiance out on their terrace, the rampant bug infestation that they still haven't figured out how to combat, that is perfect for both couples and families alike, and like Bella California in the Villa del Palmar resort next door, this space doubles as their breakfast buffet for resort guests during the day. At night, they came alive and our eyes were amazed by their plating abilities and overall presentation of their dishes, and our palates were satiated with a wide variety of signature Mexican dishes that are full of flavor and tradition.
We decided to go for valentines dinner and just expected a nice dinner. We had been there before and knew we the food was delicious. This was way beyond, they made a table on the beach and asked if we would like to dine on the beach, it was beautiful, it was perfect. The servers Benito and Gabriel couldn't have been better. They treated us like royalty. The fish was so good, carnitas were really good and everything that went with it was delicious. My favorite valentines dinner ever! I would love to make this an annual event!
Came here for dinner at 6pm & sat outside where we were given comfortable poncho covers to keep warm. Food was great, I had the red snapper, potatoes & zucchini & my wife & relatives all had the lobster which they all raved about after silently clearing their plates. Great service & the Spanish Coffee order presentation was a great bonus.
We had a great dinner here. My husband and I ordered the Chef's special course that night while the rest of our family ordered from the main menu. We had party of 11 and we were seated right away. I recommend setting up reservations prior to your arrival to ensure your guaranteed a table during your visit. Food is great and beautiful beach views.
The food was really good. Unfortunately this place had one of the most terrible service that I have ever experienced. When we got there, after 8:00 for dinner, a couple before us had a reservation for 8. They had been waiting for the hostess for a while. Finally, at 8:20 the hostess comes and seats them (there were plenty of free tables as well). They had a reservation! They were frustrated too. They were talking about just going to get tacos instead since they had to wait likely over 20 minutes to get seated. I contemplated going to a different restaurant because if they had to wait 20 minutes just to get the hostess' attention, how long would we have to wait after? The hostess sat them and we were sat about 10-15 minutes after. It took long to get menus, orders in, and food delivered. They asked if we wanted dessert. Waiting another 40 minutes for a piece of cake? Nah. I'll pass. The food was good, but I don't think I will go back, at least not on an empty stomach.
Yellowfin tuna dinner entree was not good. Not fresh at all. Sea bass dinner entree was mediocre. Had the tamale of the week which was chicken; presentation was nice but also not worth the price. The shrimp appetizer was probably the best dish of my dinner. Breakfast buffet was okay. Neptune has more of a selection from what I remember.
The food is superb and the view is aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. There is not a spot in this restaurant with a bad view. The service is excellent they did not leave any stones unturned when it comes to service. I came for breakfast, brunch and dinner. The guacamole is prepared daily fresh. The breakfast and brunch is buffet style with an egg and omelette bar. For dinner I had the catch of the day which was Sea bass. The flavor of the sea bass was fabulous! Their cocktails are great. With the panoramic view, you get to see the cruise lines and private yachts dock nearby. I enjoy eating here everyday. read more
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1 year ago
What a beautiful way to spend Easter breakfeast. The food was delicious, the service impeccable. The staff made us feel so celebrated. Liz personally came to our table to make sure everything was to our liking. Most buffets in my opinion are self service. Carmen came to our table and asked what else did we need. I needed catchup and a spoon. She smiled and brought it. Angelica is Miss Sunshine as she made me a perfect omelet. Gloria welcomed us as if we were entering her home. Elizabeth remember us from another visit and it always nice to be remembered Yusef was behind the scene and so friendly The buffet itself has a nice array of food. Served by servers and limiting people picking over it. But each servor, I wish I could remember their names were awesome And I absolutely love the warm gesture they show with their hands and heart I can't say muck about the hotel because I am staying at del Palmer. The restaurants indicate to me a five star experience. Thank you Liz read more
2 years ago
A bad customer experience negates all the good experience you had. That's what my family's stay at this resort boiled down to. We booked 3 all inclusive room paying $7K+. We wanted to enjoy a good drink so we went to their El Patron restaurant bar and ordered 3 margaritas with a premium tequila. They offered us one with selección suprema de herradura tequila and showed $50 on screen, we thought that was reasonable for 3 drinks. But turns out it was $53 per drink, I have never paid this much for a margarita served on a plastic glass poolside even at 7 star hotels. This was completely scam/ripoff, but front desk said they can not help because it was restaurant transaction, restaurant just blamed it on us even though they did not explain and confirm the charge until they delivered the drinks poolside. I would suggest just look elsewhere for a hassle free, secure vacation. If you have already booked here be careful on what you order and check charges carefully. read more
My husband and I had few meals here while our stay at Villa Del Arco. The first day we got there late afternoon so we wanted to snack on some Tacos and Guac and It was so good!! the carne asada tacos were on point. One thing I did not like about this place was service. The first day we were rushed!! they close by 6 to set up for dinner and we were there by 5:20-5:30 to grab some food because we just got there and that was the only open place. So we decided to get food here. The server was rushing us, almost asking us not to stay because they have to set up for dinner when there were other people sitting and barely getting their food. I also had that experience while at breakfast, We were rushed to leave and that is not acceptable! Food for breakfast, I would recommend going to Bella California since you can use your wristband there as well. Their food here was outstanding though. I think this was my favorite from all the restaurants we went in the resort during our stay. The melted potato with meat and veggies was amazing. The seafood pasta was really good too. The tacos and Guac were something else though! for dinner we had their chorros as a dessert and they were good!! Ambience is nice, you have beach view and you can hear the noise. Its beautiful! read more
Located in the high-end Villa del Arco Beach Resort & Spa in Cabo San Lucas, El Patron translates into "The Boss" in English and serves elevated authentic Mexican cuisine. Overlooking the Sea of Cortez with a view of the landmark El Arco, El Patron Mexican Bistro is on the ground level of the resort overlooking the Pacific Ocean, while Neptune Seafood, in which we dined the evening before, resides upstairs. There is both indoor and outdoor dining as they have a main dining room with a live piano player and a huge patio overlooking the beach with the ocean waves crashing below. We sat outdoors this evening and be forewarned the bug situation was pretty intense even at night. Our server Marlene was a little off with her service, as she somehow managed to take away our menus before we finished ordering. With me being the good Yelper that I was, I had already taken pictures of their menu so I just referred to my phone, but what an inconvenience! El Patron is one of just three main restaurants that reside in the The Villas Resort Complex and it's one that focuses on cuisine of our host country. To start our meal off, I got the house mojito which thankfully was allowed for no additional charge on their cocktail menu because it was a part of their all-inclusive dining plan. Each of us ordered a couple of dishes on their Mexican Tidbits menu, as I ordered the Beef Gorditas, which were made with handmade masa, beans, green salsa and sour cream. And under the soup section of the menu, I ordered the Tortilla Soup, which was topped with tortillas strips, panela cheese, avocado, sour cream and guajillo chile. For my entrée, I ordered from the Chef Salas' Baja Specialties section of their menu the Yenekamu Surf & Turf which featured grilled skirt steak. shrimp, potato puree, mushroom bean sauté with epazote. Others in my party ordered their Miraflores Ceviche, Homemade Tamales, the special beet salad and enchiladas. I really liked my steak dish as it was prepared really well and had a high-end presentation to all of their dishes. The fava and black beans that came with multiple dishes were a little too al dente for me. And for dessert, we decided to order a variety of options that they offered including their Churros served with rice ice cream and hot chocolate; their Milk & Lime Charlotte served with Veracruz vanilla, burnt caramel and fried bananas, and their Artisanal Chocolate Cheesecake served with mango compote, pasilla chile and lemon curd. It was the perfect way to end the most elegant meal we had while in Cabo. El Patron Mexican Bistro is the perfect place for those looking for traditional Mexican cuisine with a more contemporary twist. There's a relaxing ambiance out on their terrace, the rampant bug infestation that they still haven't figured out how to combat, that is perfect for both couples and families alike, and like Bella California in the Villa del Palmar resort next door, this space doubles as their breakfast buffet for resort guests during the day. At night, they came alive and our eyes were amazed by their plating abilities and overall presentation of their dishes, and our palates were satiated with a wide variety of signature Mexican dishes that are full of flavor and tradition. read more
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We decided to go for valentines dinner and just expected a nice dinner. We had been there before and knew we the food was delicious. This was way beyond, they made a table on the beach and asked if we would like to dine on the beach, it was beautiful, it was perfect. The servers Benito and Gabriel couldn't have been better. They treated us like royalty. The fish was so good, carnitas were really good and everything that went with it was delicious. My favorite valentines dinner ever! I would love to make this an annual event! read more
7 years ago
Came here for dinner at 6pm & sat outside where we were given comfortable poncho covers to keep warm. Food was great, I had the red snapper, potatoes & zucchini & my wife & relatives all had the lobster which they all raved about after silently clearing their plates. Great service & the Spanish Coffee order presentation was a great bonus. read more
4 years ago
Atmosphere was great. You could talk and hear the waves of the ocean. Food was a sea food with a Mexican twist. Our waiters were Rueben and Christian who were very attentive. They went above service for our table. Guacamole was so good. I recommend the Coconut Shrimp for an entrée. read more
5 years ago
We had a great dinner here. My husband and I ordered the Chef's special course that night while the rest of our family ordered from the main menu. We had party of 11 and we were seated right away. I recommend setting up reservations prior to your arrival to ensure your guaranteed a table during your visit. Food is great and beautiful beach views. read more
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The food was really good. Unfortunately this place had one of the most terrible service that I have ever experienced. When we got there, after 8:00 for dinner, a couple before us had a reservation for 8. They had been waiting for the hostess for a while. Finally, at 8:20 the hostess comes and seats them (there were plenty of free tables as well). They had a reservation! They were frustrated too. They were talking about just going to get tacos instead since they had to wait likely over 20 minutes to get seated. I contemplated going to a different restaurant because if they had to wait 20 minutes just to get the hostess' attention, how long would we have to wait after? The hostess sat them and we were sat about 10-15 minutes after. It took long to get menus, orders in, and food delivered. They asked if we wanted dessert. Waiting another 40 minutes for a piece of cake? Nah. I'll pass. The food was good, but I don't think I will go back, at least not on an empty stomach. read more
7 years ago
Yellowfin tuna dinner entree was not good. Not fresh at all. Sea bass dinner entree was mediocre. Had the tamale of the week which was chicken; presentation was nice but also not worth the price. The shrimp appetizer was probably the best dish of my dinner. Breakfast buffet was okay. Neptune has more of a selection from what I remember. read more
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Our group returned to eat breakfast here every morning of our vacation! The food was amazing, the view was breath taking, and the service was unmatchable! Flavio was our server and he was a pleasure to be around from the moment he sat us down. The supervisor Emilio also took the time to check on us and made sure our service was excellent. We wish we could go back for more! Highly recommended! P.s. we ordered off the menu each time. read more
5 years ago
5 years ago
Great food great service all staff super friendly professional. Dinner was amazing tampiquenia 5+ read more
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9 years ago
We ate here for both breakfast and dinner during our stay at Villa del Palmar. It is worth taking the trolley over each morning to have breakfast here - my favorite breakfast item was the Sea of Cortez Burritos. I could have ordered those every morning. I wasn't impressed with their breakfast buffet but it's a good option if you're in a hurry. For dinner I ordered the lobster dish - everyone at dinner voted it the best meal of the table. For dessert I ordered a flambé banana dish. Note: in Mexico when they say bananas they mean plantains (a distinct flavor difference!) Overall we were very happy with our meals here. The service was consistently fantastic. read more
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This is the best restaurant at Villa del Arco!! The ambience, service, and views are all soo great! I usually don't expect much from the restaurants at all-inclusive resorts, but this restaurant is a game changer. I literally want to go back to Cabo just to eat here again lol. We ate here 3 times because we loved it so much. The fish tostadas were my absolute favorite! I think about them from time to time (more often than I should) and just wanna book a trip to Cabo.. but then I realize how crazy that would be haha. Don't forget to save room for dessert! The vanilla ice cream tastes like heaven!! read more
Upon arriving at Villa del Palmar, we were offered suggestions for restaurants. Naturally all of them were within the resort group that was very convenient but obviously at overpriced American prices. That being said there are a few gems located in the Villa Group that I have to recommend and the first we will start off with is El Patron. Surprisingly, I couldn't find El Patron on here but we were looking for Mexican food so we decided to give this place a try. I don't believe it's a new restaurant and seems to be pretty busy all the time. I wanted to change my reservation to be within 24 hours and they were all booked up on a week day. No matter, we eventually made our way there and enjoyed great seats overlooking the southern tip of the cape. Sit outside and enjoy it. They wills tart the heaters which will keep you warm but even now in the winter time, the weather was quite nice. All the waiters speak English and were great in terms of giving recommendations. We were looking for something we couldn't get elsewhere so we started off with 3 appetizers: Octopus sopes, tortilla soup and local sashimi which were all fantastic dishes. Of the 3 courses, this was our second favorite. We were given a recommendation to try the beef tenderloin and the local Totoaba (a type of fish). While none of the entrees were terrible they weren't great either. The beef tenderloin was nicely seasoned but was extremely sinewy and chewy. The Totoaba was nicely seasoned again with great crispy skin but was not quite as moist as I would have liked it. That being said, the sides they came with including these fried small potatoes were the stars of the dish. The dessert, BY FAR, were the stars of the dinner. The milk chocolate lava cake and the churro wafers were amazing. The lava cake is not what you would expect. It comes out as more of a caramel cake and when you cut into it, you get a creme caramel spilling out. An awesome rendition of a popular dish. The churro ice cream sandwiches as I would like to call them were also a great treat to end a dinner. While I wasn't thrilled with the main entrees, the appetizers, view and desserts really brought this place up to a solid 4 stars. I suggest you try it. Not a must eat but certainly one worth going to if you're into desserts and appetizers! Book early. You can charge to your Villa room. Service is great and friendly. read more
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Camino Viejo a San Jose 1301
23453 Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur
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