In Mexico, tacos and tequila are a must. But, if you’re in Los Cabos, Mexico there are many other must eats. This is my list of what to eat and drink in Los Cabos, Mexico.
Frozen Margarita
First things first – every tropical vacation needs at least one instance of frozen drink brain freeze. In Mexico, make it a frozen margarita. I’m not saying this traditional or gourmet, but they are darn tasty and the sugar tequila buzz is amazing.
Frozen Margaritas are like sunburn in Mexico, you can find them everywhere you look. But, I feel like Cabo Wabo Cantina, in and of itself, is a right of passage for all party seeking vacationers.
Cabo Wabo Cantina
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Paletas
When you contemplate having a second paleta you know it’s delicious. Cabo has a several Paleterias but, La Tropical takes paletas to a whole new level. 100% authentic, not too sweet and big hunks of fruit and nuts. Amazing.
Paleteria La Tropical
San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur 23400
Pool Side Corona with Lime
You’re on VACATION. Live a little, drink a Corona poolside. A Corona will never taste so good.
Served pool sides everywhere.
Craft Beers
Who knew that Cabo had so many craft brews? While a Corona poolside is great, craft brews at one of the many local breweries is a great way to relax in the evening after a fun-filled day at the pool or in the ocean.
Baja Brewing Company
Plaza Puerto Paraiso, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur
Cerveceria Ramuri
Boulevar Lazaro Cardenas Lote 11, Cabo San Lucas 23450, Mexico
La Micro Brewery
Carretera Transpeninsular San José del Cabo Km. 30, Col. Las Ánimas Bajas, 23407 San José del Cabo, B.C.S., Mexico
Todos Santos Brewing Company
Calle Obregón #12, 23300 Todos Santos, B.C.S., Mexico
Mezcal Cocktails
When you think of Mexico, you probably think of Tequilla. However, I was blown away by the cocktails, particularly Mezcal cocktails, in Cabo. There are a lot of great places to explore. Don’t be shy, drink beyond the margarita. I urge you to try Mezcal.
La Damajuana Mezcal Boutique & Fonda
Paseo de La Marina, El Medano Ejidal, 23479 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
La Revolución | Comedor de Baja California
Alvaro Obregón #1732,Centro, B.C.S., 23400 San José del Cabo, B.C.S., Mexico
Blind Boar Cabo – Speakeasy
23450, Blvd. Paseo de la Marina, Mariano Matamoros, Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
Flora Farms
Carretera Transpeninsular San José del Cabo Km. 30, Col. Las Ánimas Bajas, 23407 San José del Cabo, B.C.S., Mexico
Acre
Calle Sin Nombre, Animas Bajas, 23407 San José del Cabo, B.C.S., Mexico
Tacos Especially Fish Tacos
Tacos are everywhere in Cabo. The seafood tacos, especially the fish tacos, are out of this world. Even our hotel had amazing fish tacos. Yes, I ate tacos every day, not I’m not ashamed. They were Delicious.
La Lupita Taco & Mezcal
Calle José María Morelos s/n, Centro, 23400 San José del Cabo, B.C.S., Mexico
Tacos Gardenias
Paseo de La Marina 3, El Medano Ejidal, Marina, 23479 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
Street Food
I never met a food stall I didn’t like. Some of the best things I ate in Cabo were from a food truck or a pushcart. From tacos to tamales, if you see something good stop. I will likely be worth it.
El Gran Pastor
Calle Mariano Matamoros 116, Centro, Ildefonso Green, 23470 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
Guacamole
Seriously, avocados in Mexico just taste better. I indulged every dang day. If you love avocados I say eat them and enjoy, they will never taste the same at home.
While there are delicious traditional Mexican cuisine restaurants to be found in Cabo, farm to table establishments are taking off. With a plethora of fresh produce, it’s no wonder why. I was blown away by the food and the unique Mexican fusion flavors in many of the dishes I tried.
Flora Farms
Carretera Transpeninsular San José del Cabo Km. 30, Col. Las Ánimas Bajas, 23407 San José del Cabo, B.C.S., Mexico
Acre
Calle Sin Nombre, Animas Bajas, 23407 San José del Cabo, B.C.S., Mexico
I have to say I was impressed with the food in Cabo. The caliber of restaurants and variety of cuisines were an unexpected surprise. So much more than tacos and tequila.
Check out my travel Guide on Los Cabos:
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