Hacienda Cocina y Cantina has long been one of the most exclusive and widely respected restaurants on Medano Beach. Now it's finally open to the public. Situated in the charming Hacienda Hotel, with the ethereal background of land's end, let the waves serenade you as you enjoy traditional Mexican cuisine in a festive and sensual setting. The sea will sing to you while you smile and dine with your feet in the sand. Enjoy the bar underneath the palapa, and let the rustic décor take away your worries before you scurry into the palpitating pervasive madness of the majesty that engulfs this oceanfront restaurant. - Matthew Dexter
This full bar has a Happy Hour from 1p to 6p that keeps everyone in a good mood. It also serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring seafood combinations, paellas and Mexican specials. There are nachos, steamed crab, smoked ceviche, whole lobster, and a wide variety of fish and shrimp. When you arrive in Cabo, come by to fuel up and get a feel for the city. The crew that works here is chatty and informative, and the view of Land's End is unbeatable.
Sunset Point features the greatest view in Los Cabos: the famous arch at land's end. The restaurant specializes in gourmet pizza, and with 180 select wines, you should find something for even the most discerning wine connoisseur among your party. Seafood appetizers, salads, and tapas are also available. Enjoy the wood-fired gourmet pizza in front of oceanic heaven. Sunset Point has an attitude, and it doesn't come from surly waiters. It's the product of an ambiance that is simply exquisite and unprecedented, and that can take your breath away as the majestic aroma of pizza permeates the tropical breeze. The service is top-notch, and the servers are friendly and attentive. Enjoy a taste of paradise during sunset for a purple taste of utopia. -Matthew Dexter
Perched several meters above the Sea of Cortes, the Sunset Da Mona Lisa offers a dreamy setting. The dining area overlooks cerulean waters that swell with each wave, forming limpid pools as they near the surface. Even as the waters hold you spellbound with their beauty, the food here gently draws your attention. The menu mainly features delicious Italian fare, alongside fresh seafood sourced by the establishment fresh off the bay. The stairs wind upstairs to reveal a more relaxed lounge-like space by the name of Taittinger Terrace. With its stunning locale and equally remarkable food, it is no surprise that the New York Times deems it as 'One of the Coolest Five Restaurants in the World'.
Swiss owner and chef Alex Brulhart runs this kitchen and creates a wide variety of internationally flavored dishes. Not afraid to mix flavors, he combines a curry into a seafood paella, melds a spicy pork fajita with a side of French style beans, and offers many more seemingly odd combinations. Worst of all (or best for the diner) he dares to do it beautifully. A mix of old and new flavors awaits you at Alexander Bistro; let this restaurant awaken your senses to a new style of cooking. Dress is casual resort-wear.
Formerly known as Casablanca, this popular Medano Beach restaurant changes names almost as frequently as the tides. What stays the same is the spectacular land's-end view of the shimmering Sea of Cortez. Medano Beach Club offers a fun and casual beachfront setting where you can eat with your toes in the sand and watch all the action in the Sea. Sunsets are amazing, and the traditional Mexican menu offers a wide array of delicious dishes and tropical cocktails. Offering a vibrant Mexican beach club feel—without the bikini contests and a little less debauchery—the ambiance at Medano Beach Club is ethereal and refreshing. - Matthew Dexter
The Tropicana Inn is a stylish hacienda staple of San Jose del Cabo. This delightful boutique hotel offers forty rooms and an extraordinary menu from a two-story restaurant complete with everything—from elegant saloon-style Mexican bars to an outdoor open-air café-style setting, where diners can enjoy the shade and a cool breeze while watching pedestrians sweat on one of the main sidewalks leading into the heart of historic San Jose del Cabo. The ambiance and architecture are like an exquisite breath of fresh tropical air, and the Mexican cuisine is top-notch. The prices are a little steep and you might end up paying the normal Cabo tourist prices for beers and margaritas (four dollars or more), but the setting is fantastic and the food is delicious. The prices are not exorbitant, and a meal at Tropicana Inn is always a great decision. Enjoy the Cuban live music show every Friday and Saturday in a beautiful setting. - Matthew Dexter
This is the best of the best - an elegant restaurant in an exquisite setting with fantastic food and a full bar. Dine beside the pool and the shimmering Sea of Cortez, amid Mexican hand-painted murals. Mexican decor and a distinctly Mediterranean flavor gives the senses a festive treat in this opulent oasis. The restaurant prides itself in its Baja Mediterranean cuisine. Traditional Mexican dishes are served with delicious indigenous ingredients. The dress code is "elegant sophisticated," which means no shorts. Dress paints are required, and sneakers, jeans, and shirts without sleeves are prohibited. Women should be in evening wear. This is the best of the best. -Matthew Dexter
Sunset Point features the greatest view in Los Cabos: the famous arch at land's end. The restaurant specializes in gourmet pizza, and with 180 select wines, you should find something for even the most discerning wine connoisseur among your party. Seafood appetizers, salads, and tapas are also available. Enjoy the wood-fired gourmet pizza in front of oceanic heaven. Sunset Point has an attitude, and it doesn't come from surly waiters. It's the product of an ambiance that is simply exquisite and unprecedented, and that can take your breath away as the majestic aroma of pizza permeates the tropical breeze. The service is top-notch, and the servers are friendly and attentive. Enjoy a taste of paradise during sunset for a purple taste of utopia. -Matthew Dexter
Cabo del Sol offers some of the finest dining on the Los Cabos corridor, with a spectacular view of the shimmering Sea of Cortez. The hacienda-style setting offers an international menu with an emphasis on Mexican seafood. The lobster is succulent, and the seafood is fantastic. The menu is extensive, with numerous selections sure to satisfy even the most discerning of palates. Overlooking the famous Jack Nicklaus signature-designed golf course, golfers will love this delectable oasis. Cabo del Sol Restaurant is a bit expensive, but offers great food, fantastic service, and an exceptional setting. Open for breakfast, lunch, and early dinner. - Matthew Dexter
El Restaurante offers a spectacular setting, perched above the sapphire Sea of Cortez. Made with indigenous ingredients and organic cooking, the Mexican and Mediterranean cuisine is as delectable as the setting. The thatched-roof palapa is the only thing that separates you from the stars, which makes watching the birds, waves and whales from your perch an experience of paradise. Surrounded by all this elegance, this is definitely not the place to eat dinner in a Speedo. Get here just before sunset to watch the crimson waves painting an ethereal portrait of the beach. -Matthew Dexter
Frequented by both locals and tourists alike, 7 Seas Seafood Grille overlooks the azure blue waters of the North Pacific Ocean. Although meals are served throughout the day, it’s the dinner menu that shines. Offerings include Beet Carpaccio Salad, Italian Ribollita Soup, Seafood Skillet and San Carlos Lobster. Complement the delectable delicacies with a glass of wine or champagne. They also have on offer a variety of classic and contemporary Mexican dishes as well as vegetarian fare. If you decide to try out this classy eatery, keep a look out for their live music events which adds a wonderful touch to the breezy atmosphere.