RESTAURANTS
Amarone
Located in Puerto Paraiso, Local #107, overlooking the MarinaCabo San Lucas, B. C. S., Mexico
The Restaurant Amarone is a genuine Italian restaurant. The chef is Italian from Bardolino, a small town on the west coast of Garda Lake, near Verona and the menu is typically northern Italian. All pastas are hand-made as well as bread and all desserts. Many products used here are imported from Italy such as Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto di Parma, Mascarpone cheese, Balsamic vinegar añejo, Cafe, Pellini, Colavita extra virgin olive oil, Mozzarella di bufala cheese and many wines, especially the Amarone.
A wide variety of Italian style aperitifs and cocktails (Martini and Campari based) are served here and is suggested having them on the terrace facing the best part of the Cabo San Lucas marina.Emperor Augustus had a favorite wine: the "Retico". Teodoricus, the great warrior grown-up at the Constantinople's court, expert in Greek and Mediterranean wines, was very fond of the "Acinatico"; this wine was described in its production techniques, especially the withering of grapes, by Teodoricus's minister Cassiodorus, and this technique has been the same for the last 15 centuries. From "Acinatico" comes the "Amarone", a unique wine. The vine that give grapes used to produce "Amarone" are cultivated only in the green hills surrounding the city of Verona, Italy.The name of our restaurant is a tribute to this great wine, and to the traditional cuisine of our city, which uses "Amarone" in many recepies, as a perfect match with the typical flavours: grilled red meat, lamb, braised beef and mature cheese. Nevertheless, the extraordinary concentration of the cherry and raspberry flavour, as well as the more delicate of raisins and spices, allow "Amarone" to create an original and fascinating combination with many other dishes.
Edith`s
A restaurant committed to the cuisine of the Baja peninsula
“...even though being in a formative stage is one of its most evident characteristics, the cuisine -as such- of the Baja peninsula dates back to the 17th century, when the Mission of Loreto is founded in 1697... ...since the native population practically disappeared, especially in the southern part of the peninsula, its current population, over the last three centuries, has kept on arriving from different lands, with a gastronomic tradition that slowly, besides coexisting, has been assimilating to that of previous settlers...”
The above quote, taken from Señora Edith Jiménez-Moreno’s book on the Baja cuisine, aptly defines what you might expect in her restaurant: from traditional hand-made tortillas cooking in the open mesquite grill, where prime cuts of properly aged imported beef peacefully coexist with freshly-caught local pacific lobster and breasts of farm-grown chicken, to a classic Caesar’s salad, an international shrimp scampi, or an array of combinations that might include cheese-stuffed batter-fried poblano peppers garnished with fried plantains or sea-bass in a delicately tropical fresh mango sauce.
The setting is deserving of such fare: overlooking the bay and the rocks that mark the peninsular land’s end, surrounding an original construction made of woven desert shrub branches and adobe, dating back to the last century and now housing the well-stocked wine cellar, are intimate candle-lit terraces, both al fresco and under palm-thatched palapas, where the food, the view, the service and the atmosphere are enjoyed by those fortunate to be guests of Edith’s on any given evening.
Edith’s is open for dinner only, from 5 until 11, and reservations are strongly advised. Available for groups. Visa and MasterCard accepted.
Lorenzillo`s
The Live Lobster House since 1683A vacation in Los Cabos is never complete without a visit to Lorenzillo's, The live lobster house for a traditional lobster meal.This famous family restaurant has been specializing in lobster for so long that none knows how to do is better or in more and creative ways.
Live lobster arrives daily from Lorenzillo's farms. enjoy the freshest fish, seafood, live lobster and soft shell crab from the pacific ocean and the caribbean sea. It's an experience not to missed!With its nautical theme, waterfront views, superbly fresh seafood, and brass and wood trappings, no imagination is needed to know that Lorenzillo's is a seafood restaurant.Blue and white cloths cover the tables, and attentive waiters wear blue and white t-shirts, adding to the seafaring decor. Restaurateur Salvador Vidal opened the first Lorenzillo's in 1979 in Cancun and in 2003, Lorenzillo's opened in Cabo San Lucas, receiving the Five Star Diamond Award in 2004.
Casa Natalia
Casa Natalia European Style Boutique Hotel - San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
We are proudly praised in the current November issues of:
Travel + Leisure "Mexico-Best of Baja": Native Charmer Casa Natalia and Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards "The Best in the World" ranked among the Top Latin American Hotels.
When I came to learn that "Casa" was not Spanish for "House" but rather, for "Home".
Casa Natalia is an 18-room luxury European-style boutique hotel located in the historic village of San Jose del Cabo. Set in an Oasis of 39 full-grown palm trees and tropical bougainvillea, the property, designed by a famed Mexican Architect, features a Nouvelle Mexican-Euro restaurant, Mi Cocina, full service bar and outdoor palapa bar with views of the hotel's cascading waterfalls, heated swimming pool and dramatic open flame braziers. Casa Natalia, nestled in the heart of San José, offers a perfect blend of old world elegance and authentic native culture.
Nick San
Perched on the edge of land that divides the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean is the culinary jewel of Cabo San Lucas, Nick San has been shedding a new light of the definition of sushi since its opening, nine years ago. Owners Angel and Nick have combined skills to mesh all that is sacred in Japanese cuisine with local Mexican elements at their finest. The only thing fresher than a fish off the dock daily is fish that’s is hand-caught by the chef himself. Giving new meaning to the saying. “Location is everything”, Chef Angel has an advantage unlike most sushi chefs worldwide as he couples French and Japanese culinary expertise with fishing mastery, controlling all aspects of quality from the waters to the table.French technique is reflected in truly unique signature sauces with the use of local spices and produce.
Though wasabi and ginger are always available, many dishes present variations on these flavor elements of heat and pungent using traditional Mexican forms such as minced habanero and red onion, fresh fruits and herbs. You’ll see the local influence in the lobster roll, balanced with crunchy Lobster, Mango and Avocado. Large sea scallops are graced with lemon olive oil and thin slices of fried garlic. Oysters are marinated in sweet sake ponzu. Anything from delicate cilanto citrus sauce to Serrano chilies and spicy oils perfectly punctuate yellowtail and toro. With many insistent inquiries, some sauces are available for sale in quantity but secrets are never shared. It’s the unparallel freshness and global riffs on this Japanese art that set Nick San part from the rest.
Soft lighting, sleek white walls and a long hardwood bar create a calm, casual energy. One can come in from the beach or dress for a special occasion and feel comfortable.The decor is subtle, even minimalist, allowing the spotlight of elegance to be on the plate. Warm service also contributes to the unpretentious vibe.The music is hardly noticed, stifled by the rumble of the dining room, full almost nightly. For the purist, and printed menu offers choices to suit everyone from the amateur to the aficionado.
You will find classic Japanese dishes such as teriyaki, tempura and curries, many varieties of kushiyaki, Japanese barbecue, including vegetarian options of all categories. But the true adventure lies beyond the boundaries of the basics. Dare to place the destiny of your dining experience in the hands of the Chef Angel and prepare to be blown away. Daily creations vary .The wine list definitely covers essencial ground, but focuses on a variety of specialty sake; hot, cold and unfiltered.
There is also a full bar, with a varied selection of martinis, at which you may experience a wait, well worth it. Sit near the door and catch an earful of praise as the chef greets new and long time guest on their way out, pleasantly stunned.
Pancho`s
Pancho's Restaurant & Tequila Bar is THE Mexican Restaurant in Cabo San Lucas, Los Cabos, Mexico.All dishes are prepared with authentic Mexican tradition. Specialties, including the freshest seafood of all types, grilled meats, chicken, fish, delicious soups, salsas and tempting desserts are part of the creative menu at Pancho's. Their chefs are from Oaxaca, Sonora, Puebla, Mexico City, Guadalajara and of course Baja California, and their menu reflects this regional cuisine. Pancho's, named after the Mexican revolutionary hero Pancho Villa, is very colorful and lively decorated with hand painted murals and memorabilia. Only at Pancho's can you find the world's largest collection of Tequilas; over 500 different types. Enjoy John Bragg's interesting Tequila tastings and learn from the expertise he's accumulated over years and years of searching for the best Tequila while listening to the romantic Mexican trio who play at the restaurant nightly. Don't miss their great breakfasts and lunches. Daily specials feature traditional Mexican and American prepared favorites.
Cabo Surf Hotel
The Seven Seas Restaurant and Bar, located at Cabo Surf Hotel, offers a variety of seafood dishes and Mexican cuisine served by our capable chefs.These delectable dishes will please the most discerning palate.
