Kauil

Good food good service the best arrachera in town one of my favorite places…read more Very good cuts of meat and they have daily specials it's also air conditioned and they have good parking very popular with the locals

What a great spot. Food was great, service was awesome (Eduardo)…read more We had the ribeye, lobster tails, side of shrimp. Our son loved the Grilled Octopus and his girlfriend had the fish tacos. Don't skip the fiery Tequila Coffee, Eduardo nailed it, was a lot of fun. Will be back when in town

Before the restaurant got packed and two tables of tourists

Tequila-Cafe a house specialty

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Baja fish tacos

LA VACA TINTA

4.8(197 reviews)

0.5 km

The best Cabo dining experience I have ever had. From the moment we walked in, we experienced…read moreexcellent service. By the time dinner was done, the wait staff said goodbye and remembered each name of our party of 6. On top of this, the food was incredible. The New York Strip was insane. The chimichurri is a must as well. Thank you for our wonderful meal La Vaca Tinta!

Food here it's amazing and ambience the best ! Service…read moreoutstanding! We celebrate a bday and get there early , amazing weather and since was early restaurant was only for us ! Couldn't be better .

C'est belle!

Black Angus Flap Meat with Baked Potato

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Roasted Grill & Bar

4.8(798 reviews)

1.1 km

Maybe our favorite place to eat in town. This time we had two shareable platters, thought we had…read moreordered way too much food for 4, but it was so good we couldn't stop. This is our 3rd or 4th time here over the years and we talk about going here immediately after we book the plane tickets. Don't miss out. Things have definitely got pricey, that's the only downside.

One of my friends recommended this place and let me just say it did not disappoint food was amazing…read morestaff was friendly and attentive definitely will be back soon

Open kitchen inside

Camarones ajo

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Dinner for 2 with Flys

Chamuyo

4.6(199 reviews)

1.1 km

Best margarita ever!! Food was super, you can't go wrong. Several menu options besides beef, our…read moreshrimp was divine! Cannot recommend enough!

Horrible Fat-Laden Beef Rib…read more Ordered the beef rib, which is supposedly their speciality. When it was served, I was confronted by a large bone almost completely encased in slimy fat. I called over the waitress, who immediately retrieved the plate and brought me another. It was just as bad. I had to saw through all the fat to retrieve a small portion of meat. The worst money I've ever spent. When the waitress asked me how everything was, I told her it was horrible and that I wished I'd ordered something else. She was indifferent. I would have thought she would have offered some reduction from our $400 family bill, but nope. I won't ever eat there again. If you do, regardless of their hype, stay away from their "speciality," the beef rib.

Live music, really good.

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JM Italian Steakhouse

4.6(93 reviews)

0.1 km

Atmosphere is first class beautiful with great live music. The music is pleasant and extremely…read moreprofessional. The service is as good as it gets. First rate. Martha our server along with the other servers assisting her were all on their game at all times and very accommodating. The food amazing. Rib eye steak made perfectly tasted fantastic 5 stars Garlic bread 5 stars calamari 5 stars salad Caesar and Wedge 5 stars shrimp parmigiana 5 stars wine 4 stars had the Bonanza Cabinet from Napa. Not a huge selection but very good. Highly recommend this restaurant

Every time we come to Cabo, this place is an absolute must for us. JM Italian Steakhouse never…read moredisappoints! What really makes this spot special is the service. Martha and Samuel were amazing--truly welcoming and attentive. Martha even remembered us from our last visit and knew exactly what we ordered and how we liked it, which made the experience feel so personal and thoughtful. This time, we brought our family, and they were just as impressed. The food was incredible as always--perfectly cooked steaks, delicious Italian dishes, and everything full of flavor. Between the outstanding service, the warm atmosphere, and consistently great food, this restaurant has become a tradition for us every time we visit Cabo. Highly recommend!

Antipasti

Spicy rigatoni

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One of their signature cocktails. "Bourbon Sinatra."

Patagonia

4.4(29 reviews)

0.3 km

Do yourself a favor and try out this little gem off the beaten path. It may not be the prettiest…read morerestaurant in town but hey it's about the meat!! Like the other reviews you must meet Eduardo he is great at what he does. He recommended the meat platter for two, it consisted of rib eye, chorizo, skirt steak, NY steak and Argentina sausage. It came with two sides. This probably can feed four but we liked the leftovers. Eduardo topped off our dinner with two complimentary shots of tequila. Muy Sabrosa We will be back...

INCREDIBLE meal! The portions are beyond generous and expertly seasoned. The chimichurri was even…read moretastier the following day. The food was superb but the added gem was Eduardo. Eduardo was so welcoming and accommodating. He made us feel right at home. Glad we stopped in. Patagonia is off the beaten path but is certainly worth a visit. Two thumbs up!

YUM. Meal for 2, grand platter.

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Parrilla

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4.8(56 reviews)

4.6 km

Very fun experience husband and wife run ! We watched them grill our meal We ordered family style…read morewith a Tomahawk Steak and all of the sides atmosphere was nice will definitely go again

Everything was prepared well and we were treated with so much care and respect. It was truly an…read moreunforgettable experience. The owner treated us like we were family. We will definitely be coming back next time we visit Cabo!

Tomahawk platter.

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Guacamole

Madeira Brazilian Steakhouse Cabo

4.8(75 reviews)

1.1 km

Came here for a friend birthday decided to check them out. It's a rooftop restaurant with an open…read morefloor, but it gets a bit warm since they do have a canopy kind of covering the top and only two fans. They do have the kitchen cooking all the meats right next to the bar, so all the heat from the flames Are right next to all the tables. The food was decent. It was in the greatest. It was slow so we had great service.

I went in solo on a Sunday Eve. I was a bit early (6 pm) but more groups arrived later. The staff…read morewas friendly, and the waiter knew just when to show up. The atmosphere was open air, music and vibe were chill. I tried the Rodizio. The starters included a creamy zuchinni soup that was surprisingly tasty, a spinach salad with walnuts, crumbled bleu cheese and dressing, and coleslaw. Side dish with the dinner was mashed potatoes and a sweet potato. The meats served included: Flank Steak, Top Sirloin, Chorizo Sausage, Bacon wrapped Turkey Breast, Rib Eye, Filet Mignon, Chicken Wing, Shiskabob,, Pork Loin with parmegian cheese,, Chicken Thigh, Carmelized pineapple. (They also brought some tasty mushrooms with melted parmesan. Seemed I didn't get the chicken thigh or lamb leg, but I sat there and ate everything for an hour because, well, I never get full, but eventually decided it was time to stop. The food did not disappoint. Price about $50 USD. Totally worth it. The only criticism was that the chicken was a bit burned on the outside. I'll be back with friends. Be sure to arrive very hungry like I did, otherwise you might not get to taste everything.

Creamy zuchinni souo

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Inside, open air.

La Pampa

4.7(46 reviews)

0.1 km

We went on a Wednesday night and not many people. We were greeted and seated right away. The server…read morebrought homemade bread with 3 sauces- chimichurri, eggplant and roasted pepper. The chimicurri amd eggplant were delicious!! We ordered the skirt steak for two and it was perfectly cooked and way too much food for two people! The servers were attentive all night. It was a bit pricy but worth it!!

Second time visiting La Pampa. They were very consistent. Steaks done perfectly. The grilled…read moreprovolone was phenomenal as well. Our server was very attentive and quick to handle all of our needs. Definitely will return when visiting.

Homemade bread and spreads

Skirt steak

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Ensalada de papa.

Carbón Cabrón

4.6(155 reviews)

22.7 km

Deserving of their Michelin star, Carbon Carbon is one of the most unique restaurants I've ever had…read morethe pleasure of visiting. Outstanding food, impeccable service that combines rustic and earthy with elegance and class. The experience touches all your senses including the aromatic charred wood that lines the interior of the dining room.

As a Michelin-starred restaurant, it is easy to see why they have earned this rating two years in a…read morerow. This was our second time visiting, and it was even better than I remembered. We ordered the T-Rex, the Piggy, corn, carbon vegetal, and dessert, and we also received an amuse-bouche to start our meal. Everything from start to finish was a culinary delight. Our server, Rodrigo, and the rest of the staff provided excellent service that truly elevated our experience. The T-Rex ribeye was cooked to perfection, and the remaining fat was later transformed into chicharron paired with lemon and pickled onion. It would be easy to say that was the favorite dish of the evening, but each dish shined on its own. Needless to say, everything we saw, ate, and drank was crafted to perfection for a beautiful experience. We loved bringing our kids into this fine dining environment and were happy to celebrate our son's birthday here, where Rodrigo and the staff made it an unforgettable evening.

Piggy

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Jason D.

122

7 years ago

Highly recommend Kauil. Stopped in just to have some apps and try the chicken tortilla soup. The restaurant was full of great energy and fun friendly staff. The Queso Fundido was unreal and the best I've ever had....! The chicken tortilla soup was so good you will want seconds. All the food coming out of the kitchen looked amazing and going back tonight to have the full experience. read more

Morgan M.

945

2 years ago

I'd give 10 stars if I could. The most amazing food & service. The seabass was absolutely to die for. For my gluten free friends, they were so great about communicating what was going on in the kitchen. I've been coming to Cabo for 25 years and this is my new favorite spot. read more

Martin V.

8 years ago

This place is really nice they have outdoor and indoor sitting, Food is contemporary mexican food and steaks, we had the best tortilla soup, pork shanks in adobo, seabass and steaks, all fantastic; great margaritas and desserts too. read more

Kit K.

6 years ago

Great place, food was well prepared and delicious, service friendly and not overbearing and the best wines we have ever had in Cabo.

Frank W.

9 months ago

Tried to find it but it's not where it's supposed to be so we couldn't go too bad! Went to Salvatore's G instead

Steve S.

7 years ago

What an amazing place for dinner, slow cooked ribs or pork shank to die for. You will not be dissapointed.

Christina A.

7 years ago

Group of 12! It was amazing all around!! We will definitely be back when we come back to Cabo

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