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    Metate

    4.6 (401 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndMexican, Seafood, Steakhouses
    Open 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Emily B.

    Our cooking class at Metate was truly one of the highlights of our trip! From beginning to end, the entire experience was absolutely incredible. Chef Pedro made the class so much fun--he was engaging, knowledgeable, hilarious, and made everyone feel completely at home. This wasn't just a cooking class; it was a full experience filled with amazing food, delicious drinks, laughter, and a wonderful appreciation for Mexican cuisine and culture. Everything we prepared and tasted was fantastic, and the drinks were just as memorable. The atmosphere, the people, the food--every detail made the experience feel special. If you're visiting Cabo and looking for something unique and memorable to do, book this cooking class! We absolutely loved it and would recommend it to anyone. Come hungry, ready to learn, laugh, drink, and eat incredibly well. We would do it again in a heartbeat!

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    Andre S.

    Where to begin? We couldn't get a reservation at the Cliffside restaurants we were hoping to visit, I am so happy we could get in to Metate which was recommended by some friends that came here a week ago. The character, ambience, and vibe of this place was authentic Baja California! We had a really great experience and Joel our server was a big part of that. He was fantastic! We got a tour of the grounds. He showed us all the local desert plants, and trees, and the character of this place with its gardens! Not surprising they've been endorsed by the Michelin guide two years running! I started with a Blanco margarita the pure artisan ingredients in this cocktail were amazing! My wife had a sangria. We started with the beef rib meat tacos, this was both mine and my wife's favorite dish. The octopus tacos took second place for me! The gordita de lingua and grilled corn were also delicious! I thoroughly enjoyed tasting different tequilas, and margaritas! And for dessert cornbread which was like a cheesecake and Blue corn ice cream (a really unique and delicious flavor very hard to describe, never had anything like it!) More about the decor, the vibe and the surroundings: there was an old DeLorean and cactuses that were look to be 100 years old, the buildings were a unique blend of custom-made pallets and tin roofs, with Mexican artwork everywhere, and memorabilia. I had one of those rare foodie moments blissfully, thinking I'm living my best life! I highly recommend this restaurant! Salute. I took a bunch of great pictures!

    Leo L.

    Found this restaurant on Michelin Guide and decided to stop by and have a try. The food was very good. The service was very professional and tentative. But, while we were eating there were A LOT of flies around us. The waiters brought those little fans to fend them off, but It was honestly very gross and we felt like we were competing with the flies and were rushing to finish all the food. While I understand this is an outdoor restaurant and this might be a force beyond their control, I personally did not have a good time dining here. It was very disappointing.

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    Leah K.

    Service 5 stars / Food 3 stars / Drinks 1 star We came to Metate Cabo after seeing their Michelin recognition and really wanted to love it. The service was genuinely excellent -- warm, attentive, and everyone tried very hard to create a great experience. The atmosphere is also super cute with great music, rustic tapestry charm, and live sax throughout the evening. Unfortunately, the food and drinks just missed the mark for us. Every cocktail we ordered was overly sweet despite being told no sweetener was used. One even came with sprinkles on the side. The rustic salad was okay overall, but again very sweet between the dressing and lychee. The grilled octopus was honestly one of the worst we've had -- served cold despite being charcoal grilled, very gummy texture, and sitting on an overly sugary date puree that tasted like straight brown sugar. The tacos were definitely the highlight (especially the steak taco), and the veggies/tortillas were fine. Other tables seemed to really enjoy dishes like the ceviche, corn, and short rib, so maybe we simply ordered wrong. But overall we left feeling like we'd consumed a pound of sugar and probably wouldn't return.

    Karen S.

    After a long day of travel, we were very happy to land a table at Metate. The maître d' seemed concerned when we didn't have a reservation, but still found us a table. It felt a bit like a show, especially since it was early. We were glad to sit in the beautiful courtyard and enjoy the tropical breeze. We ordered the guacamole, elote, and salad, and everything was amazing. They don't have a kids' menu, so my son tried the blackened fish tacos. The charred flavor was a bit mature for him, but he was hungry, and the popcorn ice cream afterward helped. Metate offers excellent service, gorgeous surroundings, and American prices!

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    Marlynn S.

    Metate was one of the best dining experiences we have had in Cabo! I love Metate. The ambience, the service, the food, the drinks. Everything from beginning to end was absolutely incredible. This restaurant is definitely worthy of its Michelin guide recommendation! Service here runs smoothly, efficiently, and with kindness and grace. The wine list is fantastic, especially if you are looking to try more Mexican wines like we were. And the cocktails are divine. I loved my passionfruit margarita. Everything we ordered for dinner was almost perfectly executed. From the baja tacos to start, to our entrees of seafood risotto and steak, to the dessert. We loved every. single. bite. All of it! The space itself is gorgeous. It's tucked away on a sandy street off the main highway, and you enter into this beautiful oasis with large light-filled trees. It's a spacious restaurant and bar, and there was lovely live music that was just the right level so we could still enjoy our conversation. I highly recommend making a reservation for Metate when you are in Cabo San Lucas. I cannot wait to go back!!

    David G.

    My friend is a Michelin star whore..... If she sees a place rated by the aforementioned ...she has to go. And you know what....she was right. We did the Metate cooking dinner...and while you dont cook everything. It was a blast. We made cocktails, Tortillas, empanadas, and Ceviche For $75 it was a fun evening. I would come back.

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    Beautiful ambiance, delicious food and excellent service! From the moment we stepped into the restaurant, we were taken into this beautiful outdoor space. The little details and the exceptional service were something special! We ordered the short rib, filet, and the fish dish. The flavors were seasoned perfectly and bursted in our mouths. Everything was beautifully presented and tasted delicious! Even my picky teenager cleaned up her plate! That really speak volumes. The services provided by Joel and his team were perfect for a great dinner outside of the resort. We will definitely be back when we are in Cabo.

    Melissa F.

    Beautiful ambiance and loved the saxophonist. Popcorn ice cream was fun! Loved the guacamole and short rib tacos.

    Seafood risotto
    Holly N.

    Had a bachelorette trip in Cabo San Lucas and this was an amazing pick by our planner. She reserved this place ahead of time and it was amazing. The vibes and ambiance were pleasing. There was live music and it was very spacious! Food was really good I enjoyed every single dish! Service was great as well. I would 100% recommend.

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    Star M.

    Let's just start with how beautiful this restaurant is. The open air layout is so pretty with so many plants. The bathrooms were nice (compared to most restrooms in Mexico) just a bit dim. My favorite dish was definitely the blue corn ice cream but almost everything we had was great. Our favorite taco was the beef short rib taco. This was one of the best birthday experiences ever. I recommend going for lunch. If you want more personable experience there's a lot less people.

    Joop V.

    I was in Cabo San Lucas for vacation and thought I'd love to just relax and chill...and just treat myself for a good selfcare me time. I wasn't actually planning on fancy eating..but...once I came across Metate and knowing that it received a Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition..I knew I had to check it out! The restaurant environment was so great! From the outside..you wouldn't imagine a very well decored restaurant like Metate inside at all..but once you stepped inside the restaurant...it was very visually inviting and aesthetically pleasing..I guess..to go along with fine dining, too! I tried a few items from soda/mocktail drinks (guava mocktail) and appetizers (octopus tacos) to main course (sirloin tip) and dessert (paricutin chocolate molten cake) and thought the food was all aesthetically pleasing. The portion wasn't too big either, so you wouldn't feel so stuffed eating them! The only thing was..if I were to go there again, I would probably order items that were a little more Mexican-ish than just general food. While I thought the food was good..I would be ok missing the rustic salad and substituting it with some other things that sounded more mexican. The sirloin tip was good, too..but perhaps..maybe I thought I could also get good steak elsewhere and try actual mexican food there. Overall, great ambiance! The only downside was..service was on a slow side. Even when I went in mid-afternoon and there were just a few tables there...service/food prep/time they brought out the food was a miss. Nevertheless, the restaurant was so nice. They actually brought me extra mocktail and comped my dessert, too..so..they knew of how to make up great service and hospitality for sure. If you are around Cabo San Lucas and wanted some of the finer dining/tried some highly rated food in the area, definitely check out Metate (it's actually pronounced may-ta-tay...and not may-tade like my fobby sellf called that..until someone corrected me). The price point was very good, too! The whole full-course meal + drinks for me was just USD$75!!

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    4 months ago

    Loved the food and ambiance! Carlos was a fantastic server. I would definitely go back.

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    4 months ago

    Picanha, beef rib tacos, and corn cake desert were delicious. Josue was very friendly and knowledgeable.

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    4 months ago

    Amazing aura, amazing food and amazing service. Carlos is the best! Can't beat that s ambiance.

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    4 months ago

    La comida esta muy rica, especialmente los tacos de costilla. Josue nuestro mesero fue muy atento.100% recomendado!

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    4 months ago

    Josue was a great server and the food was amazing! Wood definitely come again! We got the catch of the day which was an amazing dish!

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    5 months ago

    Amazing food and atmosphere. The service was amazing. The staff had great recommendations as well. Trust them.

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    4 months ago

    Carlos & Asael were wonderful! Food was delicious and fun atmosphere lots of space for kids. Enjoyed our dinner

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    4 months ago

    Amazing. Must go spot. Loved everything here. Ambiance was amazing too. Food was great! Service was great!

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    4 months ago

    Great authentic food. The staff were very nice and accommodating to my gluten and peanut allergy as well.

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    4 months ago

    Atmosphere was amazing! Food was so good. Carlos our server was top notch! An amazing place

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    5 months ago

    Great atmosphere just god awful service who don't pay attention until u scream them done.

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    5 months ago

    Francisco was awesome! Great ambience and food! . I highly recommend b this is definitely a repeat venue.

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    11 months ago

    Service and food was amazing. Great vibe and great atmosphere. Would definitely recommend!

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    11 months ago

    Francisco was FANTASTIC. Food was also fantastic. ambiance was great, loved the outdoor open air seating.

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    What a wonderful outdoor dining experience. Best salad, local oysters, sea bass.....everything was delish. Service was impeccable.

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    5 months ago

    Carlos was fantastic. The food was delicious and presented beautifully. Definitely worth a stop when you visit Cabo.

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    5 months ago

    A wonderful evening again at Metate Cabo. Francisco Perales was a wonderful waiter with excellent recommendations!

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    10 months ago

    We had an amazing dining experience. Francisco was super attentive and the food was superb. Try the octopus taco!

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    Madeira Brazilian Steakhouse Cabo - Salsa

    Madeira Brazilian Steakhouse Cabo

    4.8(75 reviews)
    2.5 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.

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    Los Tres Gallos - Strip steak was fire 5/5

    Los Tres Gallos

    4.3(648 reviews)
    2.5 km
    $$$

    If you're looking for an unforgettable dinner in Cabo, Los Tres Gallos is a must-visit! From the…read moremoment you walk in, you're greeted by a stunning courtyard filled with charm and authentic Mexican ambiance. The live mariachi band was incredibly talented and created the perfect atmosphere for the evening. The staff was welcoming, fun, and professional, making us feel like valued guests from start to finish. Their recommendation to order the appetizer sampler was spot on--the fundido, quesadilla, empanadas, and sopes were all fantastic and perfect for sharing. The carnitas were unbelievably tender and full of flavor, while the sea bass had everyone at the table raving. And just when we thought it couldn't get any better, dessert stole the show! The flan was silky smooth, the churros were warm and crispy, and the tres leches tequila cake was an absolute must-try. To top it all off, the cocktails were creative, beautifully presented, and just as delicious as the food. Los Tres Gallos delivered an incredible dining experience with amazing food, outstanding service, and an atmosphere that truly captures the spirit of Cabo. We can't wait to come back!

    Environment was nice up until the flies swarm your food and staff does nothing about it!…read more Happened on 2026-04-12 at 6pm, lovely evening, the restaurant has a nice environment and food came out quick. But that was the end of the positive things as a swarm of flies quickly came to eat the food. Trying to swat them away helped a bit but there was way too many of them. I eventually flagged a waiter down, and he shrugged at the flies. A minute later some candle flame thing came out saying that it will help with the flies but already that was too late as flies were all over the food and I lost my appetite at that point. It was disgusting. I just got up and left. Went to cashier to pay my bill. The cashier also shrugged at my fly incident, and I asked how much it was going to be. Full price. No consideration about bad operating environment and since they knew about the fly issue they didnt setup before food was served to control it better. Even after bringing it up again in detail, she shrugged again. No sorry or anything, just a brush off. Then to make it even worse she asked if I wanted to tip the service. I was in there for a few minutes, staff didnt help quickly or even pre-empt the fly issue, and I'm being asked to pay full price. Sorry but no thanks. How did this place get on the Michelin list? Service poor. Environment poor. Zero or negative star rating for me.

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    Metate - mexican - Updated August 2026

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