My boyfriend and I had an amazing dining experience at Manta. At first we are nervous about coming here because of a few mixed reviews, but every dish was delicious. We decided to do the 4 course tasting menu for $83/person and it was worth it. Everything aside from the wagyu is available for selection. We were full by the 4th course and didn't even really need a desert.. But couldn't help getting one anyway. Their selection isn't very big, only about 20 main dishes, but the things we tried were excellent. For the 4 course tasting menu, the two of us selected the following dishes: - Sashimi, aji amarillo, sesame and wasabi - Hamachi, kosho, peanut, mustard vinaigrette, jicama - Scallop, shiso, soy sauce, cucumber, avocado purée - Octopus anticucho, chorizo mayo - Aged prime New York strip - Suckling pig "Birria" steamed bun, cilantro, scallions - Black miso fish tacos, cabbage, flour tortillas - Tempura Lobster tacos, cabbage, flour tortillas Every dish was delicious. A lot of it seems to be Asian inspired and a hybrid of flavors. For the fish, they have a seasoning salt/chile and soy sauce that brings out the flavors. Dessert: - Tres leches cake, black cherry ice cream, vanilla cream: This was AMAZING. My boyfriend and I were on the hunt for something like this when we got back to the states, but sadly nothing compares :( For the price and the portion, the cake was perfect. The cherry ice cream added another dimension of flavor. - Chocolate sponge cake, peanut ice cream, tamarind, cacao cracker: Don't get me wrong, this cake was good but just not memorable. Like.. I would come back for the tres leches but not this. It's a good cake, but a cake I feel like I could have gotten anywhere. Coffee: Ehhh... I actually though the coffee at the Hotel's brunch location (The Ledge) was much better. Something about the milk and cream just made their coffee better. Service: The service was amazing! The fine attention to detail really won us over. Our water was filled often, so that our glasses were never more than half empty. The silverware was changed with every course. When we were finishing up our sashimi course, our chopstick holders were cleared. Our waiter Samuel was especially attentive, polite, and welcoming. He gave us a great recommendation for dessert. (GET THE TRES LECHES) One thing that was very memorable was the drink we ordered. My boyfriend and I had told our waiter we would share a drink, and they actually split the drink in two separate glasses. This - and other small details - goes a long way. Note: Manta and all other restaurants at The Cape already add 15% service charge to your bill - so make sure to read it carefully! You can always add extra tip, but be careful to not add 20% tip ON TOP of their 15% :P Overall, I would definitely recommend! read more

See all

The fish was inedible and bad. Ended up with food poisoning. I read such great reviews about the tasting menu and it was subpar at best. Arbol blew it out of the park with its venue, food and staff. Both bills were similar in price and Arbol was so much better. I think Manta is riding on the coattails of its chef- but how can you serve fish that smells and tastes rotten? Unfortunately, I did not spit out the piece i had and ended up in bed the next day with food poisoning. read more

Amazing restaurant, beautiful view of the ocean, amazing tasting menu. Some of the best food I've ever had.

The service was fabulous. Everything the server recommended to eat was delicious. The view of the water from inside the restaurant is great. Manta can make a reservation for you to go up stairs to the Rooftop Bar after dinner to have a nightcap. Perfect night. read more

See all

Food was very salty, and the service was sub-par. At the end the bill included arbitrary fees and then the waiter demanded further tip, hovered while the tip was filled out, and questioned the additional tip we added on top of a 20% service charge that was automatically added - which ruined the experience. read more

Loved this restaurant! The upscale, contemporary vibe was beautiful. The curated music playing was perfect. The decor truly lovely and the service impeccable! We sat outside on the terrace. I wanted to experience the waves and sunset. It was very chilly. The brought me out a wool poncho and turned on the heat lamp to keep us warm. How fabulous! I had the tasting menu and had the salad, fish taco, (both pictured), as well as suckling pig, and sweet potato. The wine selection is primo. Everything about this place is. Highly recommend it. It is in the Cape, Thompson Hotel. Definitely check it out. We went up to The Rooftop after dinner. Lovely, just too chilly that night to sit out. read more

See all

4.5 stars. Amazing view and the food at restaurants with this amazing of a view wod usually have much worse food. Some of the food was very good. Liked the black sea bass (totoaba). The raw fish was nothing special. read more

This place was spendy but by far the most legit cuisine in Cabo. The ambiance and views were impressive as well.

Awful service. Made us wait 10-15 minutes between each course. They also brought us the wrong food. Incredible view, but insanely overrated and under delivered. read more

Writing this review after my husband & I have recovered from food poisoning from Manta on Monday 9/6/21. I was hesitant to dine here since I'm 5 months pregnant and the menu is mainly seafood, so I ordered a bunch of vegetarian options plus the pig entree. I'm 99.9% sure we got food poisoning from the pig (Suckling pig cochinita, steamed bun, cilantro, habanero), I informed the hotel management the next day but since my husband & I shared all our plates (except seafood) it was most likely the pig. Hotel management's response was to refund the price of the meal that got us sick - like really?! That was your response to a 5 month pregnant lady throwing up all night? Ugh such a terrible end to a wonderful vacation and wonderful stay at The Cape. read more

Flawless service. Stunning view. Fiercely flavorful food. Epic dinner. Please thank the chef for an exceptional "build your own" tasting menu, and Mau, Montse and Sofi for making the whole experience so memorable and perfect! ps. The soft shell crab tacos are a must! read more

Amazing view of the sunset. Sit on the terrace. Much more intimate than sunset Mona Lisa. Great food. Had octopus and red snapper. Delicious. Great service. Overall, great experience. Hung out and listened to live band after dinner. Check out the roof top at the same hotel. read more

See all

We stayed at The Cape, and it was one of the most beautiful places we've ever been. The restaurant and the view if you sit in the patio is equally stunning. We got all vegan options/modifications for our dinner, and while a couple of dishes stood out, others were good, but not worth how expensive they were. The guacamole and chips (both homemade), were standouts, so fresh and delicious. The beetroot ceviche was just ok, it was very heavy in the beet, and the other flavors didn't shine through. The roasted sweet potato and mole was presented very prettily, but it needed something to make it more substantial. The dessert, coconut rice and sorbet, was amazing. The sorbet was very rich and fresh. It was very expensive for what we got, so I'd go in knowing it was overpriced, but an experience. read more

Enrique Olvera you did it again. After visiting Pujol in Mexico City. Manta was next in my bucket list of restaurants. This time I wanted my wife to try the delicious food you offer at your restaurants. We celebrated our 9th year anniversary dinner at Manta and it was amazing. My wife could not stop bragging about how delicious and perfect her cocktail was. Also she mention the flavors she tasted in every bite she took of her dinner were just something special and delicious. Thank you for an unforgettable 9th year anniversary. By the way the service was 5 stars. Our server Leo was just perfect lots of knowledge and great recommendations. read more

See all

Although this restaurant had MANY positive reviews, a handful fell under 4 stars. So of course, we were intrigued. I'm excited to report this is now my FAVORITE restaurant in Cabo! Where do I start? The views. Check. No matter where you sit inside, you will have one. The service. Check. Luis and Rodolfo R. delivered an unforgettable experience. They were very knowledgeable in the details. Great personalities! The Food. Check check. It was off the charts. I'm a very picky eater and shyed away from the tasting menu. Big mistake. My husband won that round! Everything was delicious!!!! Before the final check, Alejandro the manager stopped by and we shared our feedback. Final notes: It was special from beginning to end! read more

Manta was an amazing experience. We were staying at the hotel and honestly I tend to be more tentative about resort food as it tends to be nothing special and overpriced. This was not the case with Manta, we did the tasting menu and were blown away by the delicious and creative food, friendly service and stunning views. The staff were attentive and kind; shout out to Raul for going above and beyond. The tasting menu was $100/per person which was more than reasonable compared to restaurants in the U.S.. Would recommend for a fancier dinner next time in cabo! read more

A week before the Superbowl and your coming into town feeling pretty legit and all. Then you step up to the podium on media day and bill barnwell and the professor come and serve you up softballs for you to hit it out of the park. Questions like how did you feel after beating the chiefs? Do you think brother belicheck and Tommy boy are the GOAT? One easy and delicious question after another. That is Manta, but instead of two media personalities you get Leonel and Mario. The tony Romo and Al Davis of the sports world. read more

Customer service is great at Manta. We booked a reservation online for a group of 6 a couple of months ago. I called the week of to confirm our reservation and ask if we can also set up something nice since my friend had gotten engaged recently. The staff were super accommodating and helpful. The ambiance is perfect, the view is ridiculously beautiful and the food was pretty good. Three people in our group got the ramen dish and two people got the fish tacos. We were all pretty satisfied, but do keep in mind that the portion sizes are small. The menu is a little pricey but still worth a visit. read more

Manta - View right before the entrance - Mexican Near Me - Cabo San Lucas, BCS

The location is gorgeous. Arrived just before sunset, and was blown away by the view. The welcome and service was outstanding. The food was excellent as we tried a large variety fo dishes. Some were just ok - ramen? just ok. Some were great - bluefin tuna sashimi.. WOW overall the food was excellent. The slight issue was price.. for mexico, the prices are HIGH. you are definitely paying for the setting and environment. read more

This staff is completely clueless. Frida gave us the runaround about our reservation only for us to arrive, be turned away at the gate, and after calling her to ask why we weren't being let in for our reservation, she just continued to put us on hold repeatedly so as to not deal with the mess she'd made. Thanks for ruining my friend's 35th birthday celebration. I've been all over the world and this was the single worst service experience I've ever had. Save yourself the trouble and go somewhere else. read more

While I see what vibe they're going for here, there are some things they can work on to make this worth the $450 dinner for two. Positives: the view and the sashimi appetizer. Negatives: service, service, service. No food recommendations (and this is a menu that needs some navigation assistance), no wine pairings, no explanation of the menu. I think there is a certain price range for a meal where the service plays just as big a part in the experience as the food, and that is where this fell completely flat on its face for me. No I am not a food snob- yes I have eaten at numerous other Michellin star restaurants. If you're expecting that level, this will fall flat for you too. No I won't be back. Yes you can find me at the pool sushi bar instead where the food is better and the service is superb. read more

Delicious food Amazing ambiance and view Marco and Adriel were fantastic and gave us the best service, and explanations & descriptions on each plate we ordered. Highly recommend that place if you stop by Cabo San Lucas. read more

Dine here for an impressive experience. Stunning view, unique and delicious food, excellent cocktails, and impeccable service. Leonel was a fabulous waiter. Very knowledgeable about the food, cocktails, and restaurant. Will definitely dine here again. read more

Manta - "Catch of the Day" Seabass - Mexican Near Me - Cabo San Lucas, BCS

See all

First and foremost, I absolutely love the Cape hotel because of the friendly and helpful staff that go above and beyond for their guests. This review is only for this restaurant as I had fantastic service from the rooftop bar and pool. There were several issues in our dining experience: 1. We received hot towels for our hands and water before getting menus which further delayed in ordering dinner. I also had to flag down the server to request the menus. 2. I ordered a sprite and it was forgotten by the server until I followed up with him and he didn't apologize for the delay. 3. We decided to forego the tasting menu and do a la carte as we were not super hungry. The servers only came by our table to drop off our appetizers and entrees and didn't offer to refill our water. 4. When we left the restaurant, no one really said anything to us as we were walking out. This further dampened the experience. Overall, the food was fine but the service was not very good. It was clear that they were giving more attention to the tables that were doing the tasting menus. I am not sure if this correlated with them getting more tip or not but it certainly seemed like that was the case. It was extremely awkward since we still ended up spending $140 and we received subpar service. I will not be returning to this restaurant due to the pretentious atmosphere. read more

The cuisine here is absolutely exquisite! I had the sashimi as an appetizer and the sea bass for my entree and they were so fresh and light! The favor was amazing. It's pricey but worth every penny! read more

Manta - Sea Bass - Mexican Near Me - Cabo San Lucas, BCS

Had a great dinner here on Saturday night. We sat outside and had an amazing view of the ocean and sunset. Dinner was great and each dish was very interesting and thoughtfully presented. We really liked the sweet corn ice cream. The service was also great. read more

Gorgeous restaurant and view. Friendly but feckless staff that spent too much time learning the art to pour synchronized water but forgot how to serve food. And when it did serve the food, it gives minimalist a new name. $600+ for appetizers and two entrees, it won't get a second chance from us. Nothing was that good. It wasn't bad, just a big m-e-h! And with so many other hotel eateries and authentic Mexican places abound in Cabo, this one won't last... Can't recommend, even for the gorgeous view. read more

This review is for Jankovic and Faustino. THANK YOU! The meal was amazing and terrific service. Thank you for explaining all the dishes. Location is also beautiful. We even got some fireworks during our meal! Highly recommended. read more

Came here per our hotel (ME Cabo) recommendation for my night before birthday celebration. Service, view, food was divine! Will definitely be back. read more

Manta - Mexican Near Me - Cabo San Lucas, BCS

See all

Scallops, lobster tacos, tres leches cake & so on... also chocolates, shrimp soup intermixing. Everything is so fresh and delicious! Facing the sea, with sunset and El Arco, enjoying dinner in the beautiful middle century interiors with the top service.Although the price is a little high, it's still cheaper than in the US for the same things. read more

See all

This review is for the roof top bar! After spending more than $1000 at Manta ( which was amazing), the manager suggested that we check out the bar upstairs. We took the elevator up to grab drinks and the hostess bluntly lied that there were over capacity.meanwhile 6 ppl walked in , flirted with her and proceeded to the bar ! We requested to talk to the manager and Carlos continued lying about the capacity. After witnessing his arrogant and rude behavior , we decided to leave the place immediately and spend our money elsewhere. The unprofessional and disgusting attitude of the staff at the roof bar ruined our amazing experience at the restaurant ... read more

The food just didn't do it for me. The service was impeccable, tho! It's a shame that they didn't embrace Mexico for its authenticity. Our hotel recommended us to go there, "One of the best chefs in Mexico's restaurant!" they said ... The food just wasn't good. My fiancé and I have visited the best of the best, & this did not live up to the hype. The view was beautiful & that's about it. read more

Manta - View. - Mexican Near Me - Cabo San Lucas, BCS

Manta is a beautiful restaurant. Not only is their view spectacular, but their food was also amazing. Their hotel is very pretty too. I'd say for the amazing view and food that we got, it's definitely not as pricey as I thought it would be. The 3 of us ordered the 4 course tasting menu, so that's 12 dishes for the 3 of us. We were extremely stuffed although the dishes weren't huge. There's actually one or two dishes that we had them to-go because we couldn't finish them. We brought 2 bottles and purchased another one at the restaurant. The price came out to around $150 a person before tip. We definitely had a better time at this restaurant comparing to another expensive restaurant that we tried a few days prior. read more

Absolutely amazing food and stunning view. The fish taco was incredible (and so was everything we ate on the tasting menu). read more

Manta - Sashimi - Mexican Near Me - Cabo San Lucas, BCS

The view was breathtaking! The food outstanding. The service impeccable! Thank you to Rodolfo, Rudy, Mano, and Mauricio for giving us world class service and good jokes! We were both celebrating birthdays and the team made us feel extremely special! And did I mention the food!?!? We both did the tasting menu. Yum!!! After dinner, we headed up to the rooftop bar. The DJ was spinning the best beats and the drinks were fancy. I will be back and would recommend Manta to anyone looking for world class service! read more

See all

My husband and I just got married and are staying at The Cape Hotel for our honeymoon. We dined at Manta last night and had a very lovely dinner. I ordered a delicious red wine from Valle de Guadalupe, one especially made for The Cape Hotel. Having recently visited the Valle, I learned that it is rare to see a bottle from that region at restaurants due to their lower scale of production. My hubby and I wanted to have a lighter dinner so we chose the following: fresh guacamole & chips, Wagyu skewers with pineapple, ahi tuna sashimi, soft shell crab tacos, tres leches & mango sorbet. Everything was delicious! Our favorites were the soft shell tacos & the tres leches dessert. The restaurant is sleek and modern, and the menu is progressive with a twist of Japanese & Peruvian flavors. Overall, it was a wonderful dinner, though definitely on the pricier side. But as long as you expect that from an upscale boutique hotel, you will not be disappointed. Service was excellent, everyone is so friendly and kind. They even gave us complimentary champagne as we mentioned we were on our honeymoon. read more

See all

Came for dinner with a group of friends and we all loved it! We did the large group set menu. Amazing service, beautiful views, large portion sizes (we all left full) and unique yummy dishes. They even surprised me with a special birthday desert! read more

Worse restaurant I have ever dined at. The one star is for the service. We had a group of 7 girls and after $400+ worth of food and 1 shot/girl, we got home hungry and had to eat more to calm our stomachs down. We are Asians and all are in great shapes so we are not the type who need to eat a lot. But the portions of the foods were so tiny and for Cabo, were beyond over-priced. The quality of the food was also below average. The octopus, fish and lobster tacos were so dried. The view and service were nice but the quality of foods and price were definitely not worth it. I would not come back and highly recommend people to try other places. read more

It's alright. Not worth it for the money. You'd have much better experience for the money at El Faralon. I would not dine here again. Service was great but quantity and quantity of food was poor. read more

Everything I have ordered here is amazing! They accommodate vegans and vegetarians. Best tres leches I have ever had and when you order room service it comes no later than 30 min. Even at 1:30am I was able to order chamomile tea and truly appreciated the 24/7 service. The views from this place are just beautiful. Highly recommend for a fine dining. read more