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    El Refugio

    4.8 (12 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Excellent homemade traditional Mexican food and educational Mezcal tastings. new location inside Adventure 19. Menu changes daily.

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    The new location is much bigger but hasn't lost their charm, it still feels like coming home when you walk down the alleyway.

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    Santos Pecados - Tortilla soup

    Santos Pecados

    4.7(69 reviews)
    0.2 km

    We stopped in Dos Santos on our way to Balandra and came across Santos Pecados. The restaurant is…read morestunning, traditional adornments, delicious aromas, everything was perfection. Our food was exceptional! 10/10 highly recommend Santos Pecados. We ordered the following: chilaquiles omellet, huevos rancheros de la casa, chorizo scramble, and a bacon scramble. Servings were abundant, perfectly cooked and seasoned, and we all left feeling very satisfied. For folx visiting Dos Santos, I highly recommend Santos Pecados, their menu has plenty of options without being a massive menu, the service was lovely, and the prices are fair. 10/10 highly recommend.

    We stopped at Santos Pecados on our way back to Cabo after a beach day at Playa Cerritos, and it…read moreended up being one of the highlights of our trip. The food was absolutely amazing from start to finish. We began with the plantain appetizer stuffed with cheese and served over a rich mole sauce. It was out of this world. If I could change one thing, I'd make the plantains a little larger--they were a bit smaller than the size of my palm--but the flavor more than made up for it. That mole sauce was everything: rich, slightly sweet, complex, and the perfect complement to the cheese-filled plantains. I could have eaten a bowl of that sauce by itself. For our entrées, we had the chicken penne Alfredo and the ribs with raspberry barbecue sauce. The Alfredo was creamy, rich, perfectly seasoned, and served in a generous portion. The ribs were equally impressive--tender, flavorful, and paired beautifully with the unique raspberry barbecue sauce. My only complaint is that I wish there had been more ribs because they were that good. Great food, great flavors, and a memorable meal. If you're anywhere near Todos Santos or Playa Cerritos, I highly recommend making a stop at Santos Pecados.

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    Santos Pecados - Tortilla soup.

    Tortilla soup.

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    Tacos el Poblano - Guacamole

    Tacos el Poblano

    4.9(73 reviews)
    0.4 km

    We ordered a few different tacos, frijoles charro, and guacamole. The shrimp tacos was hands down…read moreour favorite. Pastor was second, and the suavadero y cabeza was a no-go for me. Their poblano salsa and their guacamole were perfect.

    I have heard that Tacos el Poblano is one of the two top taco joints in town and is the perfect…read morespot for your classic Al pastor taco. Stopped by for a quick bite to find a no frills environment with ample seating and great service. The place is very clean and the side vegetables provided for just a few tacos are quite generous. Ordered 3 tacos and here's their ranking from my most to least favorite: - Grilled shrimp: shrimp tastes properly grilled with a nice charred flavor and there's a generous portion of shrimp on the taco. - Al pastor: very flavorful and the ingredients all mix well together with the soft cut of pork. - Asada: lots of carne asada to go around, but the meat was slightly tougher than the pork in the Al pastor taco. Note that all tacos come with a generous serving of guacamole, which is certainly a huge plus for the establishment! You also get to have a personal serving of cucumbers, radishes, lime, and a green chili sauce to go hand in hand with your tacos and you can go up to the front to fix yourself a side plate of some grilled sweet and spicy peppers, which were truly perfect. There's a fridge with lots of soda options available. The lemon Fresca was quite refreshing on a warm sunny day.

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    Tacos el Poblano - Tacos al pastore, with tons of red hot meat and fresh guacamole.

    Tacos al pastore, with tons of red hot meat and fresh guacamole.

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    Hierbabuena - Mahi mahi with veggies

    Hierbabuena

    4.9(165 reviews)
    10.3 km
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    If decided to come to the Pescadero area to explore, El Cerrito is a great spot. An hour drive from…read moreCabo's congestion. Be prepared for unpaved streets and bare bone construction sites. Drive carefully and use a navigation app because the roads off the highway are not well signed or lit. It's totally safe. I know what you're thinking...who needs a farm to table restaurant? Hierbabuena is so much more than a concept. Everything is crafted with the freshest and locally grown produce. If you're looking for cheap eats, there's a lot of options. If you need something special and aimed at great ingredients, this is the spot. Service is kind, knowledgeable, and prepared to give you recommendations. You're tucked away in a garden oasis, with incredible nourishment. There are many flowers, birds, and a great playlist. The meal started with a gratis tiny cup of tasty butternut squash soup. I requested a chicory salad because when is chicory a menu star? It's no surprise that this salad was good. The leaves were dotted with tangy goat cheese and gems of pomegranate seeds. Chicory was the star. I had the fish tacos, three dressed in adobo seasoning, a recommendation over the grilled sea bass special. The plate had three small spoons filled with guac, salsa verde, and the most incredible salsa macha. The salsa macha had notes of chocolate that paired well with the adobo seasoned fish. Don't miss this! The chile relleno was filled with quinoa and veggies, plated on top of two sauces. The flavors were really tasty and I appreciated the thoughtful vegetarian option that highlighted seasonal flavors. I walked in knowing I wanted cheesecake for dessert but then learned a favorite was their flan. I switched with no regrets. This flan was better and nothing like anything I've had before. If you like flan and love coconut, this is for you. The cocktails were so good. The martini was different, I loved this passion fruit margarita, the watermelon juice with tequila was refreshing, and they had great local beer options. I was very happy with this lovely meal. Service was wonderful. Please tip your servers; cash is preferred. They work hard and make all the efforts for a memorable meal.

    One of THE BEST restaurants ever. The food is fresh, delicious and outstanding. The service was…read moregood and the place is well designed. It has a casual feel, which mixes nicely with the dirt roads and nearby beaches. 100% recommend!

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    El Refugio - mexican - Updated June 2026

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