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    Los Claros

    4.6 (201 reviews)
    InexpensiveSeafood
    Closed 7:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Brian M.

    We asked our taxi driver to take us to the best fish tacos is Los Cabos San Lucas. Our driver took is to Los Claros and what a spectacular choice. Service was fast and friendly. The tacos, Oh the tacos. I had 2 pescado capeado tacos, 2 marlin tacos and a shrimp taco. By far, the marlin tacos were my favorite. I would travel back to Cabo San Lucas just to eat the marlin tacos again. The store is in a very walkable area of downtown town and has an enclosed eating area and an open area, which was excellent.

    Fully dressed tacos
    Ann Marie C.

    Came here twice and loved both times. Get the pescado crunch. Fried fish with a crunchy exterior. Their salad/salsa bar is well stocked. Prices are reasonable, tacos run about 60 pesos. Service is friendly. Restroom is clean.

    The actual hours for this restaurant... though they are definitely cash only so I dunno why the sign says visa...
    Adam F.

    We actually tried this place while on a cruise a year ago, in which, subsequent to the time we spent in Cabo, we got pretty sick, so I never got around to writing a review of it, but I'd remembered the food was great. So when we were back in Cabo last month on another cruise (fixing our mistake the first time by *not* going anywhere the previous week to be exposed to anything), I figured I'd go back and review it properly (also because, again, the food was great, definitely better than any Mexican-style ceviche I've had in the US, certainly for the price). Anyway, I can't say this is the best seafood we had on our cruise last month, but it is certainly possible it's the best in Cabo (the best Mexican seafood I had that trip, and also *ever*, was in Puerto Vallarta). It was definitely great, though, both times. I was with my wife, so we got to try a good amount of the menu - spent about 30 bucks, for food for two people. (Well, ~30 bucks US if you have the pesos - they only take cash, and while they *do* take USD, their exchange rate is... not good. Would've been ~35 if we hadn't had enough Mexican bills.) I was especially excited to try the smoked marlin tacos, which they had been out of the previous visit - they are *excellent* (if I'm ever back in Cabo, I'd probably get a couple of them). The scallop tacos were also great, as was the mixto (one note: the only difference between the mixto as an order of ceviche, and as a "tostada", is whether they plate it for you vs plating it yourself, so the former is a much better value.) We also shared a "half order" of guacamole, which was pretty substantial for a "half order" (also great). The only food item I wasn't particularly impressed with was the crab tostada, which was... pretty bland. (Though enjoyable enough after dousing it with hot sauces, it was definitely the one I was by far the least impressed with by itself.) I can also confirm, from the previous visit, the fried fish tacos were great, too. One thing this place also definitely has going for it over the street food vendor I'm comparing it to in PV: a buffet-style setup of not just salsas, but also complimentary unlimited-with-purchase creamy corn salad, cabbage salad and spicy pickled onions. (Also great salsas - though their spicy ones do *not* mess around.) Another thing it has going for it: great drinks, both aguas frescas (their horchata and jamaica are both great, and a glass is enough to share with someone), and micheladas (they only have standard mainstream Mexican beers, nothing craft, but their michelada mixes are great - I tried the mango-flavored one, and it is highly recommended.) Definitely wish there was a place like this in Long Beach (mostly I wish there was a seafood place with *prices* like this in Long Beach.)

    Fish taco, Mar y Tierra taco
    Monica B.

    I was excited to try this place after hearing from others how great it was, but I was truly disappointed. I ordered the crispy fish taco. It was pretty flavorless. You can tell from the picture that the breading came off the fish. I also ordered the mar y Tiera taco and it lacked flavor, meat was tough. Service was slow also.

    Shrimp + assorted seafood tacos, chips and guacamole, and fish ceviche
    Carina V.

    A delicious, unassuming, hole-in-the-wall establishment tucked away in an alley off one of the main streets in Cabo San Lucas. I ordered 3 tacos: one fried shrimp, an octopus, and a mixed seafood. For appetizers, my boyfriend and I ordered a small chips and guacamole and a fish ceviche. Everything was made to order, and the seafood quality itself was super fresh (given how close we were to the marina). I assumed the tacos would be on the smaller side, but they were larger than we thought, so we walked out of our meal absolutely stuffed. Sitting on the patio, we watched as the chef took out the seafood (from an Igloo cooler, mind you), battered our seafood, and fried it on the spot. The batter was light and crispy, which was surprising to me as it was some sort of flour coating and not a beer-batter like I was expecting. This meal was definitely our highlight of the trip and a nice reprieve from the all-inclusive resort food we'd been eating all week. A note: one of the hostesses speaks English, but our server spoke very little English. I was able to scrape by with the intermediate-level Spanish I know, but I did see a table next to us communicating with our server through Google Translate.

    Margssss
    Zakariya G.

    BEST. TACOS. OF. MY. LIFE. FOREVER CHASING THIS HIGH. If yall are ever in Mexico check this spot out it's so homey and authentic we ordered in Spanish sat in plastic patio chairs and put on our own toppings def a spot where the locals are it was so fun and yummy!

    Fish tacos
    Vicki D.

    We were looking for a place to have tacos & good thing a local recommended this place to us. It's kinda off the beat and path but close enough. We had the special which comes with 3 tacos & a shot of tequila & beer for $18! What deal! Guac & chips for $3 This place was great! The tequila shot was anejo & it was very smooth! Tacos were delish & shrimp was my favorite. They played great music & owner was super nice!

    MARLIN TACO - 4.5/5
    Michael C.

    Los Claros is definitely a local spot to grab a bite to eat. No tourists here...maybe an odd straggler like myself... (-‿) Nothing fancy about this place, just some good seafood local Cabo style. They do have a full bar, but I didn't get any drinks. We just stopped by for a quick bite to eat, and didn't dig deep into the menu. Their specialty is a Marlin Taco's. They do things a bit differently here. The protein is prepared separately and placed on a Soft Taco Shell. By itself it doesn't look like much. The magic happens when you go to the Taco bar. The toppings are unlimited and you get to customize your tacos to your personal liking. I forgot to take pics of the Tacos after all the added toppings. SMH #TacoTuesday: ~ MARLIN TACO - 4.5/5 Very different, yet so good. The Marlin look and tastes like Pulled Pork. I honestly thought it was Pulled Pork! An excellent introduction for someone who is not too fond of fish! ~ CAMARON A LA PLANCHA O CRUNCH - 4/5 Juicy local Shrimp fried to perfection. This is much heavier than it looks. I'd love to come back and try the rest of the menu.

    Nice cool AC or outdoor patio.
    John C.

    Amazing mixed ceviche! The best in Cabo. The crispy fish tacos, shrimp and marlins were good. The horchata was terrific and the prices just right!

    tostada de ceviche de pescado
    Kristine D.

    Yummy, authentic tacos in Cabo! Only knocking off a star because it was a bit difficult to wave down staff. There's an indoor and outdoor area, and the indoor area is split into two rooms (literally, with a doorway in between) so a bit difficult to get staff's attention. We sat outside, where the grill is and most of the food is made! Was very cool. It wasn't super busy but it still took a longer amount of time to get each of the items we ordered (they're not extremely hard or time consuming to make dishes) but that's just me being impatient. There's also a serve-yourself toppings bar which is cool, but wish they had even more sauce variety. Finally onto the food itself: overall great! Tostada was my favorite, so fresh and who doesn't love ceviche?? Today was also the day I learned I don't like marlin. It was my first time trying it. There's no better time than right by the pier! For those of whom who have not had the pleasure of trying marlin, I highly recommend never doing it, or trying 1 order of it first. We got ahead of ourselves and ordered a doradito AND taco and it was just.... a lot. However, from an unbiased opinion, the quality and taste of the tacos and everything overall was top tier.

    Marlon, tacos
    Denise M S.

    Outstanding, the ambience even better. They bury small hole in the wall but out, standing amazing food. Will certainly put this on the checklist for a return visit. Also service very fast and efficient. Drinks were good as well.

    3x Pescadoa Crunch, 3x Camaron Crunch
    James M.

    FANTASTIC fish tacos (45mx) FANTASTIC shrimp tacos (50-55mx) Came here for lunch (takeout) and was charged 45mx (fish tacos) and 55mx (shrimp tacos). It was sooooo good that we came back a cpl days later for dinner (dine-in) and were charged 45mx (fish tacos) and 50mx (shrimp tacos). Obviously not a big deal but just something I noticed -- perhaps diff pricing for takeout vs dine-in? Regardless, we HIGHLY recommend this spot for fish and shrimp tacos (HUGE + DELICIOUS portions!) My SO also ordered some type of mixed seafood ceviche that was just ok. I recommend sticking to fish & shrimp tacos. Def give this place a try, and you might even find yourself coming back for more... Salud!

    Scallop tacos
    Rhondi S.

    Large variety of seafood options from tacos, tostadas, Marisco soup, fresh fish dishes from cocktails, fried or grilled fish tacos (whatever is fresh caught that day:Dorado, sea bass, snapper), mixed seafood combos, we had the Callito tacos which was fresh scallops grilled mixed with fresh pico. They have a salsa bar filled with fresh limes, cabbage, green tomatillo salsa, habanero salsa, fresh onions, pico, grilled onions, delicious. Beverages are water, soda and beer. Their specialties consist of a potato stuffed with fresh mixed seafood (fish, scallops, octopus) or a mixed seafood molcajete, marlin or shrimp with cheese, or maris Large variety of seafood options from tacos, tostadas, Marisco soup, fresh fish dishes from cocktails, fried or grilled fish tacos (whatever is fresh caught that day:Dorado, sea bass, snapper), mixed seafood combos, we had the Callito tacos which was fresh scallops grilled mixed with fresh pico. They have a salsa bar filled with fresh limes, cabbage, green tomatillo salsa, habanero salsa, fresh onions, pico, grilled onions, delicious. Beverages are water, soda and beer. Their specialties consist of a potato stuffed with fresh mixed seafood (fish, scallops, octopus) or a mixed seafood molcajete, marlin or shrimp with cheese, or mariscos soup.

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    Review Highlights - Los Claros

    We had the smoked marlin tacos (AMAZING FLAVOR), tostadas ceviche, and tostadas especial (octopus,scallops,shrimp).

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    Mariscos las Tres Islas - Combo platter with lobster, dynamite shrimp, baja / garlic shrimp, and a flank steak!  Amazing.

    Mariscos las Tres Islas

    4.6(422 reviews)
    0.4 km
    $$

    We almost passed on Mariscos Las Tres Islas, but I'm so glad we didn't! Our Uber driver actually…read morerecommended it over another spot we had in mind, and that alone made us curious enough to give it a try--and wow, it did not disappoint. The seafood was incredibly fresh--easily some of the best we've had. Every bite tasted like it came straight from the ocean that day. The drinks were just as impressive, perfectly made and refreshing, pairing so well with the food. What really stood out, though, was the service. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. You can tell they take pride in what they do. If you're on the fence like we were, take the recommendation and go--you won't regret it!

    Tucked back away from the marina is this gem of a place. Highly rated on all the sites for good…read morereason. Service is excellent and the food is outstanding. Beautiful atmosphere with lights, plenty of tables, and clean bathrooms. The seafood is so fresh! We ordered the crab meat tostada, aguichiles, ceviche, grilled octopus dinner, garlic shrimp dinner, and fresh grilled fish (Acapulco style) for 2. The dinner plates cakes with a side of rice and steamed mixed vegetables. Everything was so fresh, delicious, tender, and so flavorful. As a group, we couldn't come to a consensus on what each of our favorite dish was. We each had our own favorite. Crab meat was sweet, garlic shrimp was buttery, grilled octopus was so tender, aguichiles was so citrusy... I can go on and on. Ask for fresh tortillas. Also don't skip their margarita. Strong, citrusy, and generous serving. They accept USD or pesos. Also strolling musicians will come by your table asking to play a song. Some will tell you the price up front others will expect a tip at the end.

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    Mariscos las Tres Islas - Inside

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    Mariscos las Tres Islas - Tostada Especial (Crab, Octopus and Shrimp) with 2 Oysters.

    Tostada Especial (Crab, Octopus and Shrimp) with 2 Oysters.

    Mariscos las Tres Islas - Ceviche de pulpo y pescado (mixed octopus and fish ceviche)

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    Ceviche de pulpo y pescado (mixed octopus and fish ceviche)

    Mariscos La Palmita - Whole fish lunch

    Mariscos La Palmita

    4.8(165 reviews)
    0.1 km
    $$

    The food here is awesome. U must try the chocolate clams (clam order on the menu): ask the friendly…read morewaiter to do half raw half cooked (or all cooked if u cant bear raw seafood). Try the sauces they provide. Period. The seafood cocktail is also pretty good, plenty of sea-snail, scallops, shrimp, octopus in it. It's cash only, just beware. It's a small establishment and it gets busy past 7. It's two blocks away from marina so walkable if you live around that area.

    Mariscos La Palmita -- Incredible Seafood, Local Favorite & Amazing Value…read more This place came highly recommended, and after visiting, I totally understand why. The restaurant was packed with locals when we went -- always a great sign. Cash only, so come prepared. What We Ordered Chocolate Clams (Cooked) You can choose raw or cooked -- I went with cooked and it was delicious. Very fresh, no fishy smell at all. One thing to note: every seafood dish comes topped with garlic. I'm not a fan of garlic and didn't know ahead of time, so I rinsed it off with hot water -- still amazing. Calamari Fresh, tender, and very well cooked. Seafood Special Combination Fish and squid were excellent. Lobster and shrimp were okay, nothing too special compared to the others. Price & Value The prices here are unbelievably cheap. * 6 chocolate clams = 285 pesos * Waldorf restaurant: 2 clams for $48 USD * Another place we tried: 2 clams for 340 pesos After eating around Cabo, this place clearly stood out for both quality and price. We couldn't even finish everything and packed leftovers back to the hotel. Total bill for all dishes: around $100 USD -- incredible. Overall Huge portions, super fresh seafood, local vibes, and unbeatable value. If you're anywhere near Cabo San Lucas, this spot is a must-visit.

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    Mariscos La Palmita - Stone oysters fresh and ready to enjoy, a delicacy straight from the ocean!

    Stone oysters fresh and ready to enjoy, a delicacy straight from the ocean!

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    Ostiones

    Mariscos La Palmita - Shrimp ceviche in front, fish the back.

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    Shrimp ceviche in front, fish the back.

    Tacos Guss - Tacos de Lengua

    Tacos Guss

    4.3(1.5k reviews)
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    Recently stopped by Tacos Guss during one of our cruise port days and ended up having some of the…read morebest tacos I've ever had. We found it recommended online and were so glad we did. The space is small, but we were seated right away. We ordered carne asada, al pastor, and pescado tacos, plus a Bohemia beer, all for just $20 USD. While we waited, our waiter brought out chips with multiple salsa options ranging from mild to absolutely eye-watering, along with a full platter of taco toppings, which we didn't use. The moment I took my first bite, I knew this would be a regular stop if we're ever back in the area. The meat was tender, incredibly flavorful, and tasted fresh off the grill. Everything paired perfectly with the salsas and an ice-cold beer. Super glad we found this gem within walking distance of the pier, and this is one of those spots that'll stick with us long after our trip ended.

    Like the quesadilla better. Pastor taco. Steak quesadilla…read more Another Taco breakfast on vacation in Cabo. I found this place on Tic Tok. The treat here were the many flavors of Aqua Fresca and Horchatta. The horchata was the best one we had, very cinnamony. I had a pastor taco and a small steak quesadilla. There is some special cheese they use in mexican quesadillas that really turn me on. It's melty and chewier. But the pastor here was also excellent. We did have a very grumpy server. I think he was just covering for the regular gal while she was on break, but man, he was not happy about it.

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    Tacos Guss - Condiments platter

    Condiments platter

    Tacos Guss - Michelada on steroids!

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    Michelada on steroids!

    Tres Sirenas Cabo - The tostada was heavenly!!

    Tres Sirenas Cabo

    4.5(312 reviews)
    0.7 km
    $$$

    This place is a WHOLE vibe!!!! It's a beautiful tapestry of design inside. The staff is jovial…read moreand fun.. and gives you all or none of the attention you want. The food is incredible!!!! The attention to detail was apparent in every last touch. Great place to celebrate something. They also have a private room available. They have live music on stage as well as table side. Highlights for me.. carpaccio, watermelon mezcalita (fresh watermelon juice), Caesar salad (made table side) ribeye, veggies, and potato, and fajitas with fresh made tortilla. My friend took me here. He's become a regular and I see why. Thank you Jorge and Luis for a fun evening. Ps. They even have ponchos here if you get cold.

    What a hidden gem! We have been coming to Cabo for many years but our hotel concierge highly…read morerecommend Tres Sirenas, as it was her favorite! Well, I now can say this is my new favorite place in Cabo! The atmosphere, the service, the food, the staff are all 5 stars! First we enjoyed a complimentary empanada which was a lovely start to the dinner. We then enjoyed the table side Caesar Salad made fresh which was absolutely phenomenal then served fresh sourdough bread with a garlic butter. Then the Coconut Shrimp appetizer was stunning and delicious! Along with the Imperial Shrimp as the main course! Plus, live music and blanket ponchos at every seat for added experience. We celebrated my Mom's birthday and they made her feel so special. We look forward to coming back again and referring friends and family to Tres Sirenas!

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    Tres Sirenas Cabo - Wine selection 3/2023

    Wine selection 3/2023

    Tres Sirenas Cabo - BlueCrabEnchiladas

    BlueCrabEnchiladas

    Tres Sirenas Cabo - They have an excellent Clase Azul Collection

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    They have an excellent Clase Azul Collection

    Maro's Shrimp House - HOUSE SPECIALTY: DELICIAS DE CAMARON

    Maro's Shrimp House

    4.3(453 reviews)
    0.6 km
    $$

    A good traveler learns one thing fast: the best meals usually come from places that look like they…read moremight fail a beauty contest. That's exactly how you find Maro's Shrimp House. From the street it looks like a little hole-in-the-wall, the kind of spot you might almost miss if you're busy chasing fancy marina restaurants. But step inside and suddenly you're in on the secret. Open air, flags hanging everywhere, signatures on the walls from travelers who clearly had a very good night, and the kind of energy that says dinner might get a little rowdy. Now let's talk shrimp. Big, juicy, swimming in garlic, lime, butter, and Baja attitude. The kind of seafood that makes you stop mid-bite and look at your table like, "Yep... we picked the right place." If you love seafood with a Mexican twist, this place doesn't mess around. And then there's the legendary Bulldog drink. It's tequila, beer, citrus, and just enough mischief to make the table louder after the first round. Order one and you'll understand why people start signing their names on the walls like they just joined a Cabo fraternity. Bottom line: this isn't just dinner. It's a little Cabo adventure wrapped in garlic shrimp and cold drinks. If you want quiet elegance, go somewhere else. But if you want flavor, personality, and a story to tell later... pull up a chair. Killer line: Some restaurants serve food Maro's serves memories with a side of shrimp.

    I have been coming to Maro's Shrimp House since I found it, probably on Tripadvisor at the time,…read more way back in June 2016 and we make it a must on every trip to Cabo. Even when I was in Cabo on a cruise ship last Friday (11/28), had to hole up in my cabin on my laptop and work a half day (until 11am), missing out on my family's morning excursion all with a 1pm last tender call to get back to the ship... After my wife, mother-in-law, daughter & son's excursion with well reviewed Real Baja Tours (which I arranged separately instead of through the ship), all but my son were dropped off back at the ship as they wanted to skip out on the amazingness of Maro's. Yeah, I KNOW!! CRAZY!! The driver was nice enough to drop my son off at Maro's afterwards and the timing couldn't have been more perfect, just a few minutes before their 12pm opening time. Even though, we were a few minutes early, they gladly seated us right away. And very surprisingly, we were the only ones there for a good 20 minutes. From our very first visit in 2016, it is quite clear that the only things you need order is the shrimp and lobster which are fantastic...and THE BULLDOG (basically a giant schooner of margarita with an upended Coronita standing on its drowning head)...well, no Bulldogs for the boy. Service is very efficient and the friendly staff (despite not knowing too much English, except Maro himself, of course) is very attentive to any calls we had for refills of GARLIC WITH BUTTER (soooo much garlic, it was fantastic) & my dear, dear Bulldogs. Speaking of Bulldogs, they keep track of the most Bulldogs drunken in a sitting. I believe the current leader had 22...which is a superhuman feet because I was feeling quite FINE (read: tipsy) after my two. Also speaking of Bulldogs, on a visit in 2024, my kids, one friend of theirs and I witnessed a server giving 3 ladies a lapdance when they ordered one to share. Now that's service! Lol. Having told the staff we had to get outta there at 12:30pm, they delivered our wonderful meals very promptly and after first giving us totopos (tortilla chips) with two kinds of delicious salsa (well, a salsa and a pico de gallo). We each ordered the 1/4 kilo of lobster and 1/4 medium shrimp for $24.95 USD. (Note prices on the menu are conveniently in USD.) This was more than ample for one person but we prodded on and thoroughly enjoyed it, as always. With each plate, they serve the seafood with a very tasty rice pilaf and some pieces of squash or something I still can't figure out and after 2 Bulldogs, I completely forgot to ask about. They also give you a piping hot cup of that GARLIC WITH BUTTER served over a candle to keep hot which is brilliant. There is nothing worse than eating your giant platter of lobster and shrimp and the butter starts getting cold and becomes gluey and gloppy. That stuff is so good, we asked for another cup (and unlike American restaurants, it was free). On our visit in 2024, we actually got to meet Maro himself, took a picture with him, printed and framed it at home, brought it with us on the cruise and mounted it on the wall to the right of the L.A. Dodger flag, naturally. Since there wasn't any room left to write something with a provided marker, I added my DK to the bottom of the UCLA Bruin flag hidden near the back to the left. Oh, while you might think this place is a dingey dive by the look of the joint with its millions of marked up mostly collegiate flags lining the walls and rafters, the food makes it absolutely worth a visit...or two while you're in town. So save Edith's or Hacienda Y Cucina for the evenings (unless you want what I suspect would be a super fun & roudier crowd in the evenings). HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Wow, that's a David K 4x HIGHLY RECOMMEND so ya better go!

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    Maro's Shrimp House - Lots of tables inside and many university flags with autographs on them. Live music!

    Lots of tables inside and many university flags with autographs on them. Live music!

    Maro's Shrimp House - HOUSE SPECIALTY: DELICIAS DE CAMARON

    HOUSE SPECIALTY: DELICIAS DE CAMARON

    Maro's Shrimp House - My strip steak

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    My strip steak

    Los Claros - seafood - Updated June 2026

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