Cabo, we know nothing...

[Kari]

So, we're going to Cabo next week and would like some recs on where to eat. I don't know much about the layout of the city. We are staying at Club Cascadas de Baja and I understand it is walking distance to everything? Everyone's definition of walking distance is different. We will have a timeshare with a kitchen and hopefully be able to walk to Costco to purchase some food and drink. We are all on some type of budget, so no fancy places, just good food of any kind. Please keep in mind most going are not foodies.

[Mariana in Baja]

If you do a search on this board you will find several recommendations for Cabo but mostly high-end places. if you decide to go to Todos Santos or even La Paz for a day write again and I will give you some suggestions.

[monku]

The Costco is about 1.5 miles outside of town on the main highway. There are old rickety city buses that pick up in front of the big shopping mall with the movie theaters and it will drop you off across the highway from Costco (you have to cross the highway-carefully) and will pick you up in front of Costco to take you back to town. Otherwise a taxi is $10 in each direction. But it's the only Costco with an unobstructed ocean view. They take U.S. currency, but you'll get change in pesos and you can't use your Costco charge card there, they say its a different system. They carry some Costco labeled Mexican coffees that are pretty good and relatively inexpensive to bring home.

[monku]

You can get the Costco hot dog and drink special for 18.50 pesos ($1.42)

[trapper3]

This is a list I post on another forum.
Here is the list of my favorite restaurants. All are with-in walking distance or a short taxi ride from downtown.
PEPE’S- Mexican-good food-EXCELENT PRICES- across from the mall $$
GUACAMAY’S-Locals place-LOW PRICES, excellent food, and large portions. Corner of Morelos and Obregon. $+
EL TORITO’S-Excellent locals place-great seafood, low prices. Up Mendoza left on Ortego, 1st right, on the right $$
STOP LIGHT CAFÉ- VERY GOOD FOOD and great people watching-next to Squid Roe. $$ PH# 143-4740
MACOMBO’S- Seafood- simple deco, GREAT PRICES and excellent food-up Vicaro St. from D.T. $$ PH# 143-6070
EL POLLO DE ORO- Ribs and chicken, LOW prices-can be average at times-Corner of Morelos and Noviembre. $$
PH# 143-0310
SLEEPLESS LOBSTER- $2.50 omelets- $5.00 lobster omelets-behind Squid Roe-2x1 drinks 8 A.M. Same menu as Crazy Lobster-BK $ DINNER $$ PH# 143-1021
EL PESCADOR- Mostly seafood, fresh and VERY REASONABLE-Try their $15.00 specials - Across the street from the Sleepless Lobster. $$
SPENCER’S- $2.50 breakfast-in the Mar De Cortez hotel. $$ PH# 143-5410
MISSION DE KINO’S- Excellent seafood- 1ST right on Guerrero past Mar De Cortez Hotel $$ PH# CELL 156-1369
LOLITA’S-Locals place-very good food, REASONABLE. Long block up Matamoros from Cardenas Blvd
GORDO LELE- BEST TACOS IN CABO –up Matamoros from Cardenas Blvd 1 blk on right-look for red sign $
TACO LOCO- 4 tacos and a beer $7.00-ALSO TRY the nacho’s and beer combo - next to RIP’S $ PH# CELL 113-3779
RIP’S BAR- No food just a GREAT meeting place- Next to TACO LOCO. Try the RIANBOW SHOTS. $+ PH# 143-2667
PANCHO’S-Mexican, well worth a try-500 different types of tequila -Hildago St $$$ PH# 143-0973
LA DOLCE-Basic Italian but VERY CONSISTANT-up Hidalgo on the corner on the right. $$ PH# 143-4122
MOMMA’S- Excellent breakfast- EXPENSIVE- (Felix’s in the evening)-Hidalgo St. $$ PH# 143-4290
FELIX’S-40 types of SALSA, solid food, (Mommas in the morning) $$ PH# 143-4290
MARO’S SHRIMP HOUSE-Mgr of the old Shrimp House on Marina Blvd-Same recipes and sauces-try the BULLDOG DRINK, EXCELLENT FOOD, across from LaDolce on Hildago $$+
CRAZY LOBSTER-CHEAP seafood and the cheapest tequila shot in Cabo-Up Hidalgo St. on the left- Same menu as Sleepless Lobster- BK $ DINNER $$ PH# 143-1021
LA FONDA- -GREAT FOOD-12 blks up Hildago on the left (taxi or car req.) A MUST TRY $$+ PH# 143-6926
MI CASA- Mexican-fun atmosphere, RESV. strongly suggested. Across from town sq. $$$ PH# 143-1933
SALVATORE’S- GREAT Italian food ,LARGE portions, moderate prices. (In the Siesta Suites Hotel) $$ PH# 105-1044
GOOD TIME BAR AND GRILL-Worth a try-Grill faces Guerrero-CHEAP-Bar faces Marina Blvd- 3X1 drinks all day
TANGA TANGA- 15 peso beers, 15 Peso tacos and 20 Peso mixed drinks- NEXT to Tesoro Hotel $ PH# 144-1504
NIK SAN- GREAT SUSHI-behind Tanga Tanga $$$$ PH# 143-4484 OR 2491
EL CORAL- Excellent SPECIALS- across from Tesoro Hotel $$ PH# 143-0150
SOLOMON’S- Excellent food & GREAT people watching- on the inner harbor $$$ PH# 143-3050
BAJA CANTINA-VERY GOOD food-fun place - inner harbor just down from Solomon’s toward town $$$ PH# 143-1591
GARDENIA’S- Great Taco’s especially the FISH tacos-behind McDonald’s $
LA GOLONDRINA-Unique outdoor setting with A+ food but EXPENSIVE-on Pescador 2 Blks on left $$$$ PH# 143-0542
CASANOVA-Northern Italian-great atmosphere-OUTSTANDING food-A MUST FOR DINNER-On Pescador on the left- next to Peacocks_ $$$ PH# 143-2377
SUNSET GRILL- Excellent food with a GREAT view of CABO- top of the Cabo Villas Hotel. $$$ PH# 143-9166
+++++++++ON MEDANO BEACH++++++++++
BAJA CANTINA BEACH-Good food and 2x1 DRINKS-Try the sushi -great people watching $$+
BILLYGAN’S ISLAND- Average food-FUN PLACE- 2x1 drinks all day $$+
MANGO DECK-GOOD food- GREAT beach action, happy hour 7am to 10 pm. $$ PH:143-0901
TABASCO’S- BEST of the beach BARS, GOOD food, FAR end of Medano Beach, in front of Club Cascadas. $$
++++++++++ON THE CORRIDOR+++++++++
LATITUDE 22 ROAD HOUSE-Gringo type restaurant –burgers, ribs, and sandwich’s. (All Good) On the corridor behind Costco on the main hwy towards San Jose. $$ PH# 143-9282
PUERTA VIEJA-GREAT view of the desert and Sea of Cortez-many SPECIALS-same owner as Villa Serena right hand side past the Costco gas station on the way to San Jose. $$$ PH# 104-3252 OR 3334
VILLA SERENA- Sweeping ocean view with ABOVE average food-Lobster specials WORTH A TRY. About 5 miles from Cabo toward San Jose on the right hand side. $$ PH# 145-8244 OR 104-3134
+++++++GOING TO OR COMING FROM TODO SANTOS++++++++
ART N BEER-km Marker 69- 43 miles on the left hand side going to T.S. Great drinks, A MUST STOP $$+
PER PERSON
$=$6.00 $$=$10.00 TO $20.00 $$$=$20.00 TO $30.00 $$$$=$30.00 +++
TRAPPER’S LIST RESTAURANT MAP
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SPECIAL THANKS TO DAVE (DREAMSOFCABO) FOR ALL HIS HELP WITH THIS MAP

[Kari]

Fantastic list and map, I plan to print it for out trip. Thanks to all for the help.

[cabopaige]

Love your list, I have lived in Cabo for 10 years and have not been to some of your recommended locations! Looking forward to trying them. My only note would be regarding Latitude 22, I have been there twice, both times the service was horrible (they act like they are doing you a big favor just coming to your table) and the food is very generic! I have heard the same comments from many locals.

I would add a couple of places:

Tres Islas, on Mendoza three blocks on the left. We also like El Torrito, Tres Islas has the same menu, but better prices.

Soloman´s Landing has great appetizers for $3 if you eat at the bar.

I really enjoy breakfast at The Office, especially the banana pancakes! Lunch and dinner are too expensive.

Lenny`s Deli is also great for breakfast and lunch.

No list would be complete without Tacos Rosy in San Jose. Without a doubt the best fish, shrimp and scallop tacos EVER!

[charlyflies]

You should definitely check out Peacock or Mi Casa. Those are some really nice restaurants with live entertainment. Other great ones are listed in http://www.cabosanlucasattractions.com/