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This place came highly recommended however we were a bit disappointed. The service was friendly. We ordered beef taco, shrimp tacos, and smoked marlin. The smoked marlin was fantastic and I don't know where else (that I know of) where you can get that, especially state-side. The shrimp tacos were also great! The beef was a bit cold and dry so we ended up not eating it. The guacamole was delicious but the tortilla chips were stale :( They were sold out of the scallop taco so we prob should have come earlier for that? They also have a pretty decent salsa bar. I really loved their cold hibiscus drink on a hot day. Yum.
Tacos los claros is a short walk from the marina, but offers an extensive seafood focused menu and friendly service. They have a huge seating area both downstairs and on the rooftop and I was lucky enough to get a rooftop table at sunset. The service was great and while they were unfortunately out of raw seafood dishes while I was here (aguachile, ceviche), the fish and shrimp tacos I had were delicious. Served with a creamy sauce, the seafood was perfectly fried and came smothered in delicious melted Oaxacan cheese. I would definitely recommend if you want a traditional baja-style eatery.
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.
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.
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.)
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
Tried the battered fish and marlin tacos. Battered fish wasn't seasoned enough in my opinion, the fish was a little bland to me. Marlin was okay but really nothing outstanding. Awesome selections for toppings though, they even had something like a corn and veggie salad. I made it 20 minutes before they closed that day, but sure if it was the reason so the food was a little disappointing. They take credit cards! read more
We went here on a recommendation from a local vendor. The place said it was closed until 7pm (I noticed this after I checked in) but we came for lunch. We order the ceviche on a tostado and it was very fresh with shrimp and fish. I also ordered a fish and shrimp taco. When it arrived I was kinda disappointed since it was just protein and tortillas. The waiter was quick to show me the toppings bar, which was super impressive. They had the normal pico, avocado, salsa. They also had a bunch of additional toppings which made it amazing. After adding those toppings and eating the tacos, I was very pleased. The next day, we noticed another location in the touristy area. I can't speak for that one but this location was very good. read more
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3 years ago
Best fish and shrimp tacos in Cabo!!!! This place is a few blocks north of the main strip in downtown but the walk is worth it. Recommended by many locals. I ordered the shrimp taco and a fish taco along with a ceviche tostada and they were tasty. They also have a "salad" bar that you can get unlimited salsas, veggies, slaw, jalapeños etc. the "hot bar" also have onion rings and fried stuffed peppers. They usually have music playing on a tv and it gives the restaurant a little Latin spunk. read more
7 years ago
Beat taco ever Right next door to the tesero hotel, as you walk out towards downtown Was here a week with My cousin fishing and ate here probably 4x. Margaritas where excellent and the service and food quality was outstanding Chris and Pepe' made the experience even better with there stories and helpful know how around town. See you guys soon!!!! read more
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8 years ago
We went to Los Claros on a recommendation from a staff member at the hotel we were staying at. Los Claros is located close to the bustle of the main tourist area in Cabo, but far enough away that the trinkets and noise are drowned out. When we first arrived, we were the only Americans. We got a table outside, but they also had tables inside. There was a bathroom inside that was clean. We ordered the guacamole and the the fried fish tacos. These were some of the best fish tacos that I have ever had. The flour tortillas were warm, and we had watched the chef cook the fish, so everything was fresh as could be. They had a stand with all sorts of accoutrements to add to the tacos include red and green sauce. With each taco you could also go up and get fried onions and fried jalapeños. I would definitely recommend this place to all fish taco lovers. read more
4 years ago
Server was very nice. The guacoamle and salsa is Da Bomb yo! Recommend coming here again. Chendo was very accommodating and very friendly. The tacos were nice! Just nake sure you order more than 1 cuz the price is per piece. Would come here again for next time! read more
7 years ago
This restaurant was recommended by a local. We were on vacation and had a bad experience the day before at gus's tacos. Totally worth it, customer service, food, drinks, and price were great! Loved their salsa bar, grilled chili peppers/onions! read more
4 years ago
The glass door to the restaurant was locked, but thankfully that isn't the way to enter Los Carlos or we would have missed out on some great Mexican seafood! Service, food, atmosphere and price were all muy bien! We asked to be seated in the air conditioned area. read more
Interesting fish tacos in that they employ a panko crusted fish. Condiment bar was well stocked and they had a few choices in white sauce (e.g., tarter sauce, mayonnaise etc.) The three kinds of hot sauce available were a chipotle based, peanut based, and jalapeno type. None of them really hit a home run for me, but the place is genuine with lots of locals and only a few tourists. Only Tecate beer poured in a cup is available. A little cheaper than Gardenias in town. I would return if it was convenient. "A-OK!" read more
Smoked Marlin tacos = heaven. And that is the highlight of my review. My family enjoyed this place so much we came back twice. Affordable too compared to some of the other tourist spots in the area. There are some other taco spots called Los Claros but they are not the same as this one! read more
6 years ago
8 years ago
So much fresh seafood for very reasonable prices. I had the special tostdas that we're loaded with fresh scallops, shrimp and octopus. You'll find yummy flavors, great prices, and fresh ingredients here, and AC is a plus when it's scorching hot outside! If you're following walking directions on Yelp, the restaurant is a half a block further north from where Yelp drops the pin. read more
3 years ago
Luckily we found this place while walking around by our Airbnb. It smelled amazing so we decided to walk in, so glad we did. The food was great and inexpensive. For two people we spent $40 including tacos, drinks, and chips and guac. You can't beat that! In our 6 day stay we ate here at least 4 times. Order the quesadillas over the tacos, they add cheese and it makes it that much better. Their jalapeños from the salsa bar are a must! Also order the chips and guac. I will come here every-time I am in Cabo. read more
5 years ago
Referred to us by our snorkeling guide. Great prices. Delicious tacos. The must try's are the shrimp taco doradito with cheese, Ceviche Especial and shrimp quesadilla with corn tortilla (they are taco size). read more
5 years ago
Fabulous place! Open 10 am-8 pm per server - YELP says 7-10 pm (INCORRECT) -use Google maps as Yelp "Get Directions" is off by 1 block. Tacos here are amazing!!! Had a fish taco - then you choose from several amazing toppings and quantity as you like! Only 40 pesos total! Severs were very friendly! read more
Starving after a flight from the US, we stumbled into the closest restaurant to our hotel. Lucky for us Claros was open. Service was pretty quick and the place was clean. There were also clowns passing by making balloons for kids. The mar y tierra taco was yummy, pescado al plancha taco was okay, but the ceviche tostada was the bomb! So fresh and tangy. Unlimited toppings at the salsa bar just like I like. Great place to stop by for a quick delicious bite! read more
Ok you have to try the Smoked Marlin this was amazing. This place is off the beaten path, ok 2 blocks off the main street. I found this place on Yelp and had to check it out and am so glad I did. There were a lot of locals eating here so you know it has to be fairly good right. This little place will not disappoint you. Like most places in Cabo the food comes pretty quick mainly because it is simple food with a few fixings. read more
We stopped by yday but they closed so had to come today to see what's it about..since they claimed it's the best seafood tacos in town. Sat down and got a horchata and ordered some tacos and tostado. Horchata wasn't too impressive. I could taste it got the powdery and graininess to it. Tacos came out and you can go to the back and put your toppings. Pescado Capeado 5/5 Battered fish. Comes in 2 big piece. Flavoring was good and juicy! I was in love. Marlin 3/5 Type of swordfish. Maybe because I haven't had it before and didn't know what to expect. This was a shred cooked red fish meat. A bit salty and dry-ish. Reminded me kind of like canned tuna texture. Tostado Especial 5/5 Very good. Ceviche plus everything. It was very fresh. Loved the raw scallops on it. Overall, service was good. Saw me carrying a purse so they put a purse rack next to me to hang it. Will be back to try different items. read more
5 years ago
Always fresh and great price. A Cabo must. Avoid the tourist traps and come here. Great, friendly staff. A hidden gem. read more
9 years ago
Stuffed! For cheap! Best fish tacos in Cabo... for realz I had planned on visiting this place and it must have been a sign because during a storm, nearly every place was closed except Local Los Claros. Waiter Jorge welcomed us in and we even got to select the music! Started off with guac and chips, a couple coronas, and an excellent Tuna Sashimi- flavored with fresh red onion, jalapeño, and a light Asian inspired sauce. After that we moved on to a sampler of marlin, Lobster, and sea bass tacos. Stuffed! For a lot less than you think... We even bought a round for the bartender and Jorge because they were so hospitable, staying open during the storm (plus it's like $2 per beer lol) Overall I would definitely come back and have more fish tacos. Great location along the marina- to then head to town, dancing, or whatever! read more
7 years ago
Bomb bomb bomb best tasting fish and shrimp tacos here in Cabo by far. We were recommended by a local and will be going back for sure before we leave. We will also bring our friends. Places was super clean they had great service. Your salsa selection was great something for everyone's tasting highly recommend this spot. My husband had the aguachile and said great things about it. read more
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Eaten at Los Claros for the past three years. Consistently excellent fried fish tacos. Ceviche is one of the best in Cabo. Get the special with scallops. So fresh. Make sure you go to the Claros AWAY from the marina. read more
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THE BEST FISH TACOS IN THE WORLD! We are in Cabo 5-6x a year and this our daily go to lunch spot - so fresh, ceviche tostada mixta - bomb! Amazing service, locals love it and the prices are so cheap! *This is from today's lunch - July 9, 2020! read more
7 years ago
My family and I wanted a place outside the tourist stretch to eat and this place delivered great comfort food. When you order, the place offers a salad bar to add whatever ingredients on top of the main components delivered to you. The marlin taco was ok since it seemed like the fish was dried before being delivered, but the fish tacos were good. We also got the potatoes with seafood and cheese as well as the chicken nachos. The highlight was the shrimp ceviche and although it was quite spicy, you could taste the freshness of the ingredients. Finally we had the chicken wings, but those were ok. Overall the food was great with some things being on the ok side. They do take Visa though which is a plus. read more
5 years ago
7 years ago
This was by far the best little restaurant in Los Cabos at the marina. I had the fish tacos (marlin and crispy lobster) and it was amazing. The customer service excellent and George was an excellent waiter and gave tips for the local economy and activities. read more
You ever see those gaudy English signs in places like Cabo San Lucas that make hyperbolic claims like "Best Fish Tacos!"? You don't trust them, do you. Especially when they all say that. Trust this one. These are some of the best damn fish tacos I've ever had. And the litany of professional and amateur reviews on other publications back me up. Stop in to this joint for a dizzying array of fried and grilled fish options served up bare on tasty tortillas (hecho a mano, por supuesto). Then saunter over to the expansive toppings bar with all sorts of salsas, vegetables, escabeches and more, and just fucking go nuts. Top that shit. The fish (as with a lot of places in this seafood haven) is fresh and generous in portion. The stand outs for us were... everything. The batter just thick enough to not be overbearing. And the topping combinations are endless. So many delicious house slaws and sauces... oh man. Just writing this takes me back. It's rare that a garish and tacky advertisement on the outside of the building is backed up by the quality of the food inside, but these guys pull it off. Don't miss. And please, please eat here instead of at the surf n' turf joints in the Golden Zone. This is why you came to Mexico, right? You can eat surf n' turf at home. You won't see anything like this in the states. The topping bar alone is worth a visit. And you'll actually see locals eating here, which is always a good sign. read more
12 years ago
One week I spent under the hot Mexican sun in Cabo San Lucas. One week spent lounging and swimming and touring and eating and sweating. One week searching for tacos that would truly blow my socks straight off. And on my last day in Cabo, I found them. Los Claros officially holds the title of THE best shrimp tacos that I have ever had in my entire life. Everything from the cooking level of the shrimp to the crispiness of the batter to the amazing, epic toppings bar made this place TOTALLY worth the search it took to find it. The place is super casual, with a single mobile grill top and plastic patio furniture, but it doesn't matter. It just all adds to the charm (although, granted, the lack of fans and air conditioning isn't the best feature, it's still worth dealing with), as did Victor, our happy and welcoming waiter. Between Sean and I, we managed to try: Smoked marlin taco -- such deep smokey flavor, it almost reminded me of bacon! Fried shrimp tacos: unghhhh sooooo good. Fried fish taco: also delicious, but shrimp was my favorite. Flan: Light, sweet, and delicious The tacos are served plain in the tortilla -- flour or corn, your choice -- and you get to add as much stuff from their awesome toppings bar as you want. They have an assortment of sauces from mild (pico) to super spicy (habenero), and pickled onion, cabbage, cole slaw, avocado... mmmm. They also have corn salad and deep fried peppers on their to round out your meal. The tacos ranged in price from $17 to $22 pesos, so like $1.50 to $2.00 each! Awesome awesome awesome. My biggest regret is just that we didn't discover this place until our last day, otherwise I'm sure we would've eaten many more meals there! It's worth it to note that there are like 4 different Los Claros locations in the downtown Cabo area, including one right off of the marina, but I'm really glad that we hunted this one down. read more
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Calle Ignacio Zaragoza S/N
Col. Centro
23740 Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur
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