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Was on a Carnival 6 Day cruise to Cabo and Ensenada. This was Day 3 of the cruise. We took a bike taxi from the beach by the Port. He actually became our unofficial tour guide lol. He brought us here because it is a very famous spot. After going to it, it is a definitely a tourist trap. I sat this because it was very very too much. Too fancy, too showey, too out there. You could tell that no locals must likely frequent it. Definitely did not want to spend any real money in there. The music playing was not even Spanish. It was American. My wife and I did not have any food here, we each just had a drink. The drink I ordered was not great at all. It was a mojito type of drink and it had way too much mojito to it lol. When we got picked , I told him to not take us to any more tourist spots and to take us only to where locals go. We wanted to go where he would go. Of course we stayed in the area near the port, but we wanted local food only. He understood the assignment after that point.
While massive and festive, you won't find any local cuisine here. If you're looking for basic taco, burgers, or cheese fries, this might be for you. Drinks are also very expensive as compared to other local places. Our servers were super friendly and took great care of us, but after looking at the menu and realizing our mistake, we ordered tacos and chips and guac. The guac wasn't fresh, needed salt and spices. Ugh. Lesson learned. Venture out and take a chance on anywhere else, especially when in Cabo. Don't make our mistake!
The tourist trap in Cabo. A few blocks from the marina. Service is basic. The food was better than I expected. I had the fajitas and my wife had the chilies rellenos. The beers were cold. Outside seating, your chasing flies away. Typical, a photographer makes his rounds trying to get tourists to buy a picture in a frame. Pass. Lastly, payment was odd. I had to tell the waiter the percentage I wanted to give when paying the bill. In Cabo.... Go see it once. Live the experience . After that, go elsewhere.Better food can be found in local places
It was my first time in Cabo and I knew I needed to stop by to visit Cabo Wabo. The ambiance is funky, hip and very cool to be at.. The waitress was attentive, helpful and very quick. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is due to the food.. it was lacking spice or any flavor ( reminded me of a Mexican Applebees) and one of the friends had a shrimp taco that she couldn't eat and it actually has flies following the plate from the kitchen.. if you go to Cabo Wabo- grab some drink- they are amazing ( I had "I can't drive 55" Yum) , buy a Tshirt- amazing gift shop, but don't have any food- it's not worth it.. LOTs of other great food options in Cabo..
I took a cruise a few weeks ago and stopped in at Cabo Wabo for a drink. I am so glad that I did! The service was on point, all the ladies and gents were really hustling, polite and professional. I loved all the music that was playing and the atmosphere was fantastic! I sat in an open air area so there was a light breeze going through and it felt really good! Drinks are a little expensive, but I didn't care, I was more there to say that I had been there, it was on my bucket list! I really enjoyed the short time that I was there, just taking it all in. I saw that they have a gift shop just outside and avoided that. Thankfully Cabo Wabo was only a short walk from the spot that my tour was meeting at. The next time I am in Cabo, I will stay long enough to grab a bite to eat as well, Mexican is my favorite food!
This is an adorable restaurant, just what we wanted from Cabo. We have ordered the coconut shrimp which was delicious. The garlic and soy sauce dip was a good complement to it. They have an appetizer coconut shrimp that only comes with the shrimp. The meal portion comes with yellow rice and grilled veggies. The service was faster than we expected given that all the tables around us had no food or drinks when we sat down. All around, a great place to stop when in Cabo San Lucas.
There are always a few things you know or hear about a place before you visit them, for whatever reason or not but one of the things we knew was a thing in Cabo was Cabo Wabo owned by Sammy Hagar. Known to us to be a great bar with music, etc. that is one of the many things on the must do list while in Cabo and yet we found ourselves asking ourselves why? Walking up, the place was larger than most other establishments around the area but wasn't fancy. Ben had actually walked ahead of me so already had a table so I walked in just taking in everything while looking for him at a table and was surprised to be underwhelmed by what I saw. The area we were sitting at would be best described as a semi-covered outside area that needed mist fans to make it even somewhat remotely comfortable, which I understand being that our visit was in July is hot but I didn't think any part would be required to be outside. We didn't have an option when Ben was sat. Service was friendly but not overly attentive to us to see if we wanted another drinks or food until about the time we were ready to leave. We had reviewed the menu but nothing screamed out as something that we should try, especially for the pricing. Sadly this was a big let down for us during our visit.
We stopped in for lunch. Amazing food and super kind wait staff. Things to know: If you arrive early main stage area is closed but you can still take come pictures of the awesome stage. If you want water you will need to pay for it. They have bottled water for sale. A person (male) was in the men's room helping with soap, towels and water with a tip jar. Seems strange but ok. You can request to sit at thr bar or outside covered area. You can purchase souvenirs at the left entrance before going into the restaurant. Food and drinks was outstanding and we weren't even that hungry! Hope to return soon! read more
This isn't a restaurant I'd typically choose myself, it's a definite "tourist trap," as others have noted, but my husband knows Sammy and wanted to visit. Cabo Wabo feels similar to a Hard Rock Cafe in both ambiance and menu. That said, it's not exactly what I'd seek out to eat in Cabo San Lucas. Who goes to Mexico for cheese fries and hot dogs? I ended up ordering a glass of wine and a mixed green salad, and honestly, it was better than I expected. The salad included romaine lettuce, tri-colored bell peppers, along with celery, cucumber, and a little avocado, finished with a tangy ginger vinaigrette. I'd love to see more healthy dishes, local cuisine, and gluten-free or vegan options on the menu here. The service was excellent, though there may have been a few too many servers, as they tended to hover a bit. Prices are also on the steep side for junk food. But overall, it was a better experience than I anticipated. read more
It's the biggest tourist trap ever! Don't even think about it. There is a beautiful cantina w live music right across from this cantina. So why did I come here? Well for old time sake reminiscing from when we 1st came here in 2000 when there was no grin*o . Jennifer Aniston did not buy a house here yet, it was a beautiful sleepy fishing village. Cabo Wabo was a hippie joint, beautiful 2 stories cantina located in a small quaint mall. We were here in 2023 I think it was closed still after Covid n remodeling so we were all excited to find out it was alive now n they took over the entire mall. Sam Hagar still owns this on top of the one in Huntington Beach. The inside was magnificent, a real night club n currently supposedly Van Halen played there at night. Unfortunately you can't eat a beautiful decor, the line was ridiculously long, 2 cruise ships sent everyone here! It's more popular than Margaritaville esp after the Buffett dude is gone to heaven, Sam is here every August for his birthday. The margaritas were good but the food sucked. The beef was tender in tampiqueña but the taste was not there, not marinated not grilled. The chili relleno was even a bigger joke, no cheese but a nasty looking chili filled with weird unidentified stuffs! lol when the bill came out I nearly fell off my chair! A whopping $105 this was price gouging I think 2 stars are generous bc of past warm n fuzzy moments otherwise it would have been 1 star. I wish someone had written this concise review so I should have gone to Solomon n have a wonderful lunch for about $50, you are welcome! lol read more
4 months ago
Was on a Carnival 6 Day cruise to Cabo and Ensenada. This was Day 3 of the cruise. We took a bike taxi from the beach by the Port. He actually became our unofficial tour guide lol. He brought us here because it is a very famous spot. After going to it, it is a definitely a tourist trap. I sat this because it was very very too much. Too fancy, too showey, too out there. You could tell that no locals must likely frequent it. Definitely did not want to spend any real money in there. The music playing was not even Spanish. It was American. My wife and I did not have any food here, we each just had a drink. The drink I ordered was not great at all. It was a mojito type of drink and it had way too much mojito to it lol. When we got picked , I told him to not take us to any more tourist spots and to take us only to where locals go. We wanted to go where he would go. Of course we stayed in the area near the port, but we wanted local food only. He understood the assignment after that point. read more
While massive and festive, you won't find any local cuisine here. If you're looking for basic taco, burgers, or cheese fries, this might be for you. Drinks are also very expensive as compared to other local places. Our servers were super friendly and took great care of us, but after looking at the menu and realizing our mistake, we ordered tacos and chips and guac. The guac wasn't fresh, needed salt and spices. Ugh. Lesson learned. Venture out and take a chance on anywhere else, especially when in Cabo. Don't make our mistake! read more
The tourist trap in Cabo. A few blocks from the marina. Service is basic. The food was better than I expected. I had the fajitas and my wife had the chilies rellenos. The beers were cold. Outside seating, your chasing flies away. Typical, a photographer makes his rounds trying to get tourists to buy a picture in a frame. Pass. Lastly, payment was odd. I had to tell the waiter the percentage I wanted to give when paying the bill. In Cabo.... Go see it once. Live the experience . After that, go elsewhere.Better food can be found in local places read more
It was my first time in Cabo and I knew I needed to stop by to visit Cabo Wabo. The ambiance is funky, hip and very cool to be at.. The waitress was attentive, helpful and very quick. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is due to the food.. it was lacking spice or any flavor ( reminded me of a Mexican Applebees) and one of the friends had a shrimp taco that she couldn't eat and it actually has flies following the plate from the kitchen.. if you go to Cabo Wabo- grab some drink- they are amazing ( I had "I can't drive 55" Yum) , buy a Tshirt- amazing gift shop, but don't have any food- it's not worth it.. LOTs of other great food options in Cabo.. read more
When in Cabo, you need to stop at the Cabo Wabo. Good bands. Good food. Good service. The lines can get long if they have some kind of special entertainment, or if Sammy is expected to be there. It's worth checking out. It's only about a 5 minute walk from the end of the marina. read more
My boyfriend has always wanted to go there so that was our first stop and I'm glad it was. They had these lobster tostadas that were killer and their drinks were delicious fun atmosphere very friendly people can't wait to go back. read more
I took a cruise a few weeks ago and stopped in at Cabo Wabo for a drink. I am so glad that I did! The service was on point, all the ladies and gents were really hustling, polite and professional. I loved all the music that was playing and the atmosphere was fantastic! I sat in an open air area so there was a light breeze going through and it felt really good! Drinks are a little expensive, but I didn't care, I was more there to say that I had been there, it was on my bucket list! I really enjoyed the short time that I was there, just taking it all in. I saw that they have a gift shop just outside and avoided that. Thankfully Cabo Wabo was only a short walk from the spot that my tour was meeting at. The next time I am in Cabo, I will stay long enough to grab a bite to eat as well, Mexican is my favorite food! read more
This is an adorable restaurant, just what we wanted from Cabo. We have ordered the coconut shrimp which was delicious. The garlic and soy sauce dip was a good complement to it. They have an appetizer coconut shrimp that only comes with the shrimp. The meal portion comes with yellow rice and grilled veggies. The service was faster than we expected given that all the tables around us had no food or drinks when we sat down. All around, a great place to stop when in Cabo San Lucas. read more
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Sam performed cards tricks at our table. Funny and talented. The service was attentive and not intrusive. read more
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Drinks! Food! Vibes! Staff! All were on point and we will be back soon! Unfortunately we didn't stay for the House Band. read more
There are always a few things you know or hear about a place before you visit them, for whatever reason or not but one of the things we knew was a thing in Cabo was Cabo Wabo owned by Sammy Hagar. Known to us to be a great bar with music, etc. that is one of the many things on the must do list while in Cabo and yet we found ourselves asking ourselves why? Walking up, the place was larger than most other establishments around the area but wasn't fancy. Ben had actually walked ahead of me so already had a table so I walked in just taking in everything while looking for him at a table and was surprised to be underwhelmed by what I saw. The area we were sitting at would be best described as a semi-covered outside area that needed mist fans to make it even somewhat remotely comfortable, which I understand being that our visit was in July is hot but I didn't think any part would be required to be outside. We didn't have an option when Ben was sat. Service was friendly but not overly attentive to us to see if we wanted another drinks or food until about the time we were ready to leave. We had reviewed the menu but nothing screamed out as something that we should try, especially for the pricing. Sadly this was a big let down for us during our visit. read more
This is a major tourist trap and the margaritas are not great plus the music is so LOUD and they have karaoke singers at 2 pm. I need more tequila to block out the noise!! Don't come here hung over! Complete waste of time but the store is cute so check that out but don't eat here!! read more
3 months ago
One of many Cabo staples When in Cabo you have to come here at least once We came We saw We drank We left lol There was a band singing rock music (English) Drinks were ok Inside is nicely decorated Customer service is nice Decor is well thought out read more
No trip to Cabo is complete without a trip to Cabo Wabo! Definitely helps if the band is great, and you're with a group of fun friends, or a bunch of fun people are dancing. Drinks used to seem overpriced, but now that all the prices in Cabo have gone up, they seem pretty standard. No cover charge, even Christmas/New Year's week, which is nice. And this time, I left my jacket, and one of the servers went running after me to give it to me, so, definitely bonus points for that. Til next time! read more
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Didn't get any food but the drinks were good. Similar pricing to the USA so don't expect any bargains. The live music was great, the place has a cool vibe. Service was very good. read more
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OK place to stop in if you haven't been before. The last time I was in Cabo, the boat came really early in the morning so it wasn't open, and we didn't want to wait around for it to open. This time, our boat from LA got in in the early afternoon, so was able to stop in for a late lunch around 2. It wasn't too crowded and we were seated right away. Seating is outside, with mist fans fully on to provide some respite from teh heat. There were multiple servers helping us and everyone was super friendly, throughout. The menu is pretty focused for lunch. Happy hour is 7 days a week before 5 pm, and the one drink special is 2 margaritas for $240 MXN. One has choice of classic margarita (no flavors), either on the rocks or frozen. It's a decent deal. We also asked for water, so of course, they gave us two bottled water for $140. - beef fajitas ($420) - it was good. came with 3 flour tortillas, and good toppings. The meat was not the typical flank steak, but was something like round (no fat at all). - shrimp ceviche ($420) - disappointing. it was basically raw white shrimp, decent quality, but it hadn't marinated enough so it was basically still raw. I asked for more limes, and then used it to cover the shrimp...ate it a bit later. The flavor was good, but the quantity was small. It came with good chips and crackers. There were plenty of servers , and we did not feel neglected. One can pay by credit card, and the server is pretty direct in asking what the tip will be, before it is sent through. 20% seemed to satisfy her. The total came out to $92 USD (asked for it to be charged in MXN). I was hoping that because a lot of ex-pats are in Cabo, it would be more than a tourist spot, but it wasn't. Assuming the vibe at night makes up for it. read more
My early afternoon visit was disappointing, with very poor service, high prices and loud background music. I'm a Sammy Hagar fan, so I understand the appeal, and I wanted to like this place, but they were severely understaffed, with very long wait times for simple drink orders. The building was separated into several seating areas with a main seating area, bar and stage at the rear. The gift shop was okay, but overall, I'm going with just two stars. read more
4 months ago
The dude and I come to Cabo Wabo in Cabo San Lucas - during our 7 day cruise on 11/16/22. We decided to walk which we felt pretty safe for the most part. GPS led us to this place easily. However proceed with caution as always. Anywho, when we arrived we were greeted immediately by staff and seated outside. It was a very hot day but it was cool since it was morning time. The dudes dream was to come here and it was nice. Nothing on the food menu really appealed to me so I asked for custom nachos and surprised they weren't on the menu and we added chicken. The drink menu is where it's at!! The dude and I both got drinks tribute to Sammy H! The drinks were delicious especially rocking out the band. It was so pleasant. The food came out quick. The nachos were absolutely delicious. They were so good! They put the dressing and toppings on the side. We rocked out to music . Staff was very. Menu is in English and Spanish and pesos along with USA currency. We stayed for about two hours and decided to check out the gift shop. The dude went crazy and both A LOT of stuff for him and his dad. I did see a cute short set but they didn't have my size so I didn't get anything:( they also have little items like cups, coasters and stickers. Overall, we do want to come back! Mostly for the drinks . I enjoyed my time here! read more
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