This place was so cute. When we arrived, they sat us at a somewhat larger table that had the name of our party on a small chalkboard. I love how the venue was decorated and table was set up. For my cocktail, I had the hibiscus margarita and it was pretty good. The two of us split the fish of the day, octopus tacos, and the corn. Everything had a lot of flavor and the service was wonderful. Diego was my main waiter but it appeared several other people were helping as well. I found this place on the Michelin guide and it lived up to my expectation. read more

Metate - Fish, hibiscus margarita, corn, octopus tacos - Mexican Near Me - Cabo San Lucas, BCS

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beautiful setting, it feels like an old friends house. outdoor kitchens smelled amazing as we walked in and the welcoming hospitality started immediately and continued throughout the meal. Carlos was our attentive server who took great care of us. food and drink very delicious! had a great time with wonderful friendly staff! fun music too! read more

The food was incredible. I'm very picky as a foodie. Everything was delicious. Really great experience with toyr of garden. We learned a lot. Roberto was wonderul, answered all our questions. Will be recommending it to friends. read more

Metate - Seating area - Mexican Near Me - Cabo San Lucas, BCS

Excellent cooking class as an excursion on my Ovation Cruise! Chef was so personable and knowledgeable, staff was amazingly attentive, restaurant was beautiful and the food....AMAZING!!! If you get the chance to eat in Cabo, this is a must!!!! read more

Food is amazing! Saxophone made for great ambience. Authentic food, which even the kids loved! We saw a cooking class that looked very fun. We were celebrating a birthday, as were many others. Try the street corn, ceviche, and fresh tortillas. Great service too. Check it out! read more

we did the mezcal tasting and it was all delicious with the food pairing! Francisco was super helpful, kind and amazing customer service! definitely would come back and try more and do a cooking class! read more

The food, service, and ambience is excellent. We had fresh red snapper and pork shank. The biggest surprise was the cornbread dessert. Highly recommend. Thank you for a perfect evening. read more

We had an amazing experience at Metate Restaurant in Cabos. The service was outstanding from start to finish, the food was delicious, and the drinks were excellent. They made my birthday feel truly special with the way they treated me warm, genuinely and welcoming. I'm definitely coming back on my next trip read more

We were here to celebrate our anniversary. Amazing restaurant by far the best food I have ever had and I am a foodie. Beautiful decor, chill vibes with live music (saxophone player) Best of all was the amazing customer service, our waiter Francisco Perales was so nice and thoughtful. He was genuinely getting to know us and very considerate. read more

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great good, amazing ambience, who doesn't love anywhere they have a rescue dog that walks around To add to your dinning experience........Would totally go back. read more

We have been here a few times, the service dinner is always dynamite. Francisco and Victor are our favorites.

It's amazingly expensive for what it is. You can find the same or similar experience for less than half the price !

Delicious food! Phenomenal service. Beautiful aesthetic. HIGHLY REC!!! Go there is you want food and good service. read more

Metate - Mexican Near Me - Cabo San Lucas, BCS

Great funky ambiance with innovative food and great flavors. The drinks, appetizers and main courses were all very good. Carlos treated us gre and we enjoyed our anniversary meal with a surprise champagne drink at the end of the meal. read more

truly wonderful dinner! our waiter Joshue was the best! a must in Cabo. the pork ribs were the best

Hand down, the best place I ate during our trip to Cabo. This restaurant is situated in the most random area. It's literally in between two industrial warehouses, off an unmarked dirt road. From the outside, it doesn't look like much, but when you enter into the restaurant, it becomes this crazy, hipster/artsy junkyard joint. Majority of the restaurant/bar is located outdoors. The restaurants sits on mostly dirt area, so it can get dusty if you have allergies. There's lots of cool pieces of art to look at and even a children's play area towards the back. Our server, Joel, was super awesome and made some really great recommendations. The staff was super attentive and helped answer any questions we had. The food is modern Mexican. Everything from taste to presentation was spot on. Every dish we ordered was full of color and flavors. The standout was the beef rib tacos. From a price standpoint, it's a little far for "tourist", so the meal was completely reasonable. For a table of 11, with cocktails/mocktails, appetizers, main courses + dessert it came out to around 510 USD. This meal would have easily been 850+ in Los Angeles. Definitely add this to your "to try" list the next time you are in Cabo! read more

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This was some of the best food we've had in Cabo. A woman in the background was making fresh tortillas, the service was exceptional, and the food was fresh, delicious, and inventive. We had an event to attend in the evening so we came right at opening. I believe at 2p.m. The street was hard to find and we almost missed it, but the dust from the dusty road was nearly unbearable. They seem to know of the issue and if it was my spot, I would grow bamboo or tall trees along the fence to prevent some of the dust from coming in. This place is worth checking out though. read more

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One star for beautiful ambiance, but everything else fell short We were really looking forward to dining here, especially after seeing it was Michelin recommended, but unfortunately our experience didn't live up to that expectation. Ambiance: The courtyard decor is truly beautiful with warm lights strung through the trees, festive bench seating around wood tables, and even a live saxophone player that added a great vibe. Once we were finally seated in the courtyard, it felt fun, lively, and inviting. However, that's not where our evening began. When we arrived, they couldn't find our reservation. We later learned the person handling reservations on their website is actually based in Mexico City, which led to the mix-up. Thankfully, they were able to accommodate our party of 9, but we were placed in the back near a dirt road, along the walkway to the bathrooms. It definitely dampened the mood. They did move us to the courtyard about an hour later. Service: The host was polite once we showed him the reservation proof, but overall the service felt inconsistent. Our waiter was nice, but not particularly friendly or engaging. A few examples: - Our group thought the special Thanksgiving dinner came with a wine pairing, but it turned out he meant the dish came with a wine sauce. - When we asked for additional drinks, he told us to "hold on," which was off putting. - After being moved to the courtyard, they asked us to sit according to where the utensils (like steak knives for the filet) were already placed but people (understandably) wanted to sit next to certain family members. - We weren't given napkins after the move and had to ask for them. - When ordering dessert, we weren't told ahead of time the lava cake would take 15-20 min and by then, we did not want to wait around anymore. This should've been brought up when we ordered our initial meal so we could gauge timing Food: Given the Michelin recommendation, we were genuinely surprised by the food. Supposed to be "elevated," but it just felt like they were trying too hard without the flavor to back it up. Drinks: Mojitos were delicious. They were light, refreshing, and honestly one of the highlights of the night. Guacamole: Tasted like pre-made lunchbox guac (smooth with no chunky avocado freshness). Plating was nice with pork rinds and panela, but the chips were burnt tostada pieces. Corn: Okay, but forgettable. Rib Tacos: The best of the dishes (flavorful and juicy). Pesca Santa (fish): My first bite tasted overly fishy (was it really the catch of the day?). The dish overall was bland and needed salt and acid. The goat cheese "tortilla soup reduction" wasn't noticeable at all. Filet Mignon: Fine, but nothing memorable. Thanksgiving tasting menu: A miss all around. Bruschetta was soft instead of crisp. Turkey was a bit dry and served with a sweet-tinted gravy. Dessert ("Mexican candy") didn't taste like Mexican candy and was more of a mashed-together blend of flavors that didn't complement each other. Cornbread dessert: More like soggy bread with a horchata sauce that lacked flavor. Nothing was terrible, but for a Michelin recommended restaurant, the service lacked warmth, clarity, and attention to detail. The price was surprisingly reasonable (about $500 USD for a party of nine with drinks). But the food and service didn't come close to Michelin standards. Based on our experience, we wouldn't recommend this restaurant. Cabo has many other spots that delivered far better meals, service, and overall dining experiences. read more

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

Carlos is a wonderful server. The short rib tacos are amazing, the carnitas outstanding and chocolate lava cake is worth the wait! We will be back. read more

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

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

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

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

Food, A+. Even the things that sound a little different are SO good! So happy I kept an open mind. Service, A+ Ambiance, A+ I will say that the location was a little surprising (I thought we had taken a wrong turn) but keep going! It's on a road right behind the gas station and you will never forgive yourself if you don't eat here! read more

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Independence Day Chili en Nogada 5 stuffed meaty green pepper, ground beef, pork shank, apple, pear, raisin, pecan, cinnamon, black pepper, white condensed milk sauce, red pomegranate, super flavorful Grilled Bone Marrow 5 shredded beef, shrimp, creamy avocado sauce, rich, flavorful Tongue Gordita 3 blue dough ball w/ shredded beef tongue, lettuce, aioli, cheese, chili sauce, couldn't tell it's tongue, slightly dry, not flavorful Picanha 3 steak, calamari ink onion ring & carrots, garlic purée, slightly tough, medium flavorful Flan 2 coffee flavor, super bitter, tasty dried guava read more

Best dining experience in Cabo hands down. I have to admit I was a little skeptical when we started driving down a dirt road but this place was absolutely amazing. We found it through the Michelin guide and even though it doesn't have a star, the food was as good as if not better than some Michelin starred places we've been too. The tamarindo with mezcal was amazing (and the bartenders were dancing while they mixed the drinks) and the waiter provided us with several excellent cocktail recommendations. We tried the Cochiloco, grilled corn, sea flavored risotto and michoacano el mucacho as well as the flan and chocolate volcano cake. They were all the best versions of those dishes I've ever had and the flavor of the risotto was amazing without being overly salty and making you feel bloated and thirsty by the end of the meal I rally enjoyed the outdoor seating and the vibe there (they have a Delorian!) and would definitely come back again. If go to their webpage the first thing you see is "The Best Mexican Restaurant in Cabo San Lucas." I would agree. read more

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

Super fun atmosphere! Live musician, beautiful trees and lights in a garden setting. Great, authentic food. Chile relleno, fish tacos, corn, and tlayuda metate were stand outs (and the house salsas!). Servers were super attentive and we tried several mezcals. read more

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

Wonderful food and service. A spectacular saxophone player provided a very nice ambiance. Try the Mexican corn! Such an unusual treat!!!! Our waiter, Joshua was phenomena! we will definitely be back! By the way, prices were reasonabl. read more

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

Food was amazing!! The perfect portions and great flavor. The service was spot on. Very attentive to what you need without even asking. They're very cheerful with any celebration. And the overall ambiance is so warm and cozy and fun. The doggie is a major plus! read more

Metate - Mexican Near Me - Cabo San Lucas, BCS

I was leery of its location, on a dirt road just a block from the busiest road in Cabo and sure enough, despite its lovely garden setting, our table and dishes were covered in dust but hey it is Michelin recognized in 2024, we got to check it out with many 4 to 5 stars ratings. We ordered Beef rib prime which looked like a rectangular dark brown cake made of lean and dried fibrous pulled pork like meat, then a tongue dish that were round and covered with crust that was also very dry, a corn on the cob dish that were just cobs covered in some white powder that was inedible, so much for some fancy presentation that they tried to achieve. We were utterly disappointed, this has got to be one of the worst meals I ever had in my 67 years living, anywhere on earth and 33 years in Cabo, I have to painfully give it a 1 star just for the server effort to cheer us up. read more

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

Everything about Metate is fantastic. The colorful decor, lighting, and the beautiful use of textiles on the table set the stage for a wonderful evening. Francisco was our server and he and his team made it all happen. The timing between courses was relaxed without being slow. The food is exquisite and very flavorful. We had the Seafood Risotto, Grilled Octopus, and the Fish of the Day and the presentation of the food was simply art on a plate! We loved it all! read more

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

From beginning to end, this place was amazing. We were a group of 8, with no reservations, but the host gathered some tables and made it work. Our servers were Francisco and Kevin. On top of being very attentive, these guys were hilarious. They made the vibe feel like we were there to join a family dinner. We ordered almost everything on their menu and literally everything was so good. From their simple guacamole, to their tacos, bone marrow, picana, and tomahawk...we couldn't have asked for a better meal. If our night had ended after this experience, there would have been no regrets. Definitely a must when visiting Cabo. read more

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

The atmosphere, food and drinks were amazing, and Victor and Carlos waiting on us did a great job! Definitely recommend. Don't forget to have rattlesnake Mezcal before you go. Yum! read more