You could spend your entire vacation experiencing the culinary delights in the Los Cabos area, spanning everything from gourmet and culturally rich local cafes, to sports bars. It’s easy to find something delicious for every mood and pocketbook. Many restaurants are within walking distance to Las Mañanitas. Take an enjoyable stroll down the sand to great margaritas and delicious meals. Just a few short minutes away in historic San Jose del Cabo you will find authentic cuisine, gourmet restaurants and cafes. Many of which are found in original adobe buildings. Of course many eateries will deliver so that you can enjoy the privacy and comfort of dining on your own terrace overlooking the Sea of Cortez.
The Rusty Putter
Located across the street from Las Mañanitas, adjacent to the children's park. With grat family style dining and plenty of televisions for sporting events, the Rusty Putter has meals for all tastes from sushi to steak, with a friendly locals atmosphere. Also, when you catch fish (and you will) drop it off at the restaurant during the afternoon with the number of guests in your dinner party. Mention that you are staying at Las Mañanitas and they will prepare the fish for your dinner that night!
Sardina Cantina
Air-conditioned restaurant and sports bar. Indoor and outdoor dining. Great breakfasts, sandwiches, steaks, seafood, chicken and traditional Mexican food. Next to Baja Properties, Trader Dicks, Subway sandwiches and Dominos Pizza. Km. 29 Transp. Hwy. Were the Coral Baja is. Ph: 146-9531. Daily 7:30am-11:30pm.
Damiana
On the plaza in San Jose, in a wonderfully restored 19th century building, has been a favorite gathering place since 1983. An ever-blooming, century-old bougainvillea tree spreads over the courtyard patio. The Bon Appetite magazine remarked it for their Imperial Shrimp Steak and fine cuisine, Damiana is loved for its fabulous atmosphere.
El Chilar Restaurant
Mexican cuisine at its best. A welcoming candlelit, rustic ambience creating a pleasant dining and conversation space. Full bar, selection of 80 wines, reasonable prices, excellent cuisine and service. Air-conditioning. Catering and private chef services. B. Juárez #1497 esq. Morelos near Telmex, downtown. Ph: 142-2544, 146-9798. Mon-Sat, 3pm-10pm.
Fandango
Savory San Francisco-style "cocina del mundo" heritage bistro and martini bar with indoor dining rooms and outdoor patio dining. Catering and private chef services. Air-conditioned. A. Obregón #19, downtown. Ph: 142-2226. Open daily: Lunch 11am-3pm; dinner 6pm-10:30pm. L, D, S - AX, MC, VS
Quiche, croissants, baguettes, salads, quesadillas and tacos. Fresh bread and pastries, ice cream and creperie. Jacques Chretien, Executive Chef and Owner. Plaza Colli, M. Doblado & Hidalgo, downtown. Ph: 142-3350 & 142-3351, Fax: 142-3361. Daily 7.30am-11pm.
Rosy's Fish Tacos If you come to Los Cabos and don't taste Rosy's Tacos, then you haven't experienced the true flavor of San Jose. A really longtime favorite of the locals, Fish tacos (fish of the day, shrimp, scallops) accompanied with a do-it-yourself rustic buffet it's the best way to start knowing the cuisine of this great town!
Tropicana
A landmark restaurant, bar and hotel in San Jose on Boulevard Mijares has been a haven for expats throughout the years. The Tropicana has daily happy hours and live entertainment most evenings. With the feel of the old Mexico, you can enjoy a great ambience at a good price. Very well known in San José.
Mi Cocina at Casa Natalia Hotel
A great dining choice-from setting to service-that is sure to be unforgettable. Dine al fresco in the courtyard with palms and exposed brick walls. The cuisine, prepared by Owner-Chef Loic Tenoux, is creative and consistently superb. The palapa bar offers wines, tequilas, margaritas and martinis. Inside Casa Natalia Boutique Hotel, behind the main square, Blvd. Mijares 4. Ph: 142-5100, 142-5110. Daily 6:30pm-10pm.
Havanas Supper Club
Restaurant bar, international cuisine, live jazz music everynight, starting at 7:30 pm. Costa Azul Km. 29 Transp. Hwy. Ph:1 42-2603, Mon-Sat, starting at 5:30pm. L, D
Traditional Mexican food, seafood and vegetarian dishes with full bar and fair prices in a familiar atmosphere. Morelos between Zaragoza & A. Obregón, downtown. Ph: 142-1760. Daily 7am-11pm.
Tequila Restaurant
Beautiful garden dining with Asian and Mediterranean highlights. Full bar, seafood and house specialties. Wine & tequila list. Cigar bar. Manuel Doblado No. 1011, off Blvd. Mijares, downtown. Ph: 142-1155, Fax: 142-3753. Daily 6pm-11pm.
La Panga Antigua Restaurant and Bar
In the heart of colonial San José del Cabo in a charming courtyard set in a colonial mansion. Fresh seafood and fine cuts. Full bar and select wine list. Zaragoza #20, across from the church, downtown. Reservations recommended. Ph: 142-4041. seafood@lapanga.com Daily 2pm-10pm.
Posada Terranova Restaurant & Bar
Seafood and Mexican cuisine in a romantic terrace setting. This family-owned posada serves good homestyle food at reasonable prices. Lovely desserts and a full bar. Degollado between M. Doblado & I. Zaragoza, downtown. Ph:142-0534. terranova@prodigy.net.mx Daily 7am-10pm.
Local Eight Restaurant
Innovative International specialties and fine wines, featuring a unique gallery of local artisans' work. Reservations are suggested. Plaza Misión, Blvd. Mijares. Ph: 142-6655. Open Mon-Fri 11am-10:30pm, Sat-Sun, 6pm-10.30.
Mama Mia
Enjoy your breakfast, lunch and dinner by the ocean... Seafood, Mexican and International menu, wood oven pizza, Mexican fiesta, reggae and BBQ night. Live music and reasonable prices. Coral Baja, Km 29.5 Transp. Hwy. Ph: 142-3939 ext 730 Fax: 142-3988. www.mamamia.com.mx Daily 8am-10:30pm.
Mi Ensalada at El Encanto Suites
Breakfast and lunch al fresco in an enchanting courtyard. Chef Patrico's (formerly of Flora's) organic salads are not to be missed. catring and private parties. inside El Encanto Suites, Morelos #133, downtown. Ph: 142-0388. Mon-Sat 8am-3pm.
Passaparola Restauran, Italian Bistro
Discover why our name means "Spread the word". Come and enjoy our delicious italian cousine. wine, pasta, insalate, secondi, bibite, coffee shop, dolci. Blvd Mijares s/n. Plaza San Jose Green. Col. Centro. Phone: 146-9399. Thursday through Sunday from 1pm to 9:30
Seven Seas Restaurant & Bar
Seafood dishes, Mediterranean and Mexican cuisine under a big palapa roof facing the surf break of Acapulquito Beach, also know by some surfers as Old Man's Beach. Cabo Surf Hotel, Acapulquito Beach, Km. 28 Transp. Hwy. Ph: 142-5707, 142-2666. Daily 7am-9pm.
What's new and Delicious
The two newest restaurants in San José del Cabo and not to be missed are La Santa located in the historic center of town behind the gazeebo adjacent to the church, and the unique El Matador, for intimate dining. Be sure to ask for simple directions.
Also Close and Convenient
| Brisa del Mar | Subway sandwiches | |
| Mama Mia | McDonalds | |
| Mia Ensalada | Baskin Robbins | |
| Chostomo | Michi Sushi | |
| Domino's Pizza | Cabo Mammas |