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    John's Place

    4.0 (92 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Mexican
    Closed • 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Touristy
    Trendy
    Outdoor seating

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    Archie A.

    You've gotta be nuts to not like this place. I'm literally writing this review while sitting here soaking up tequila and tacos. Close to the boardwalk, and yeah I'm California born and raised, so I know tacos. This is a solid spot to grab tacos and a beer. Service was on point (minus the flies, but hey... it's Cabo ‍). Dining area was mostly clean and the bathrooms were well kept. Vibe is laid-back and chill. Totally a place I can hang with the family and catch a buzz before heading back to the ship.

    Tacos
    Mel J.

    We came in for lunch and ordered several tacos (steak, chicken, fish). All were excellent and reasonably priced!! We saw several people order the table side guacamole which looked good too. We also got a Margarita which was good. Although we enjoyed the food and drinks, the service was not great. It took them several minutes to take our order and we never saw our server after our initial order was placed. We also had to track down someone down so we could pay and leave, which was disappointing. Food is 5 Drinks are a 4 Service is a 1 Overall, a 3.5

    John's Place Margaritas!
    Allen S.

    Our annual pilgrimage to John's Place. A must stop for one of the best margaritas in Cabo San Lucas. Food is great but can't beat their margaritas. Staff is always friendly and curious. Fun atmosphere! Great stop for drink, food, or watch a game. Highly recommend for a stop.

    Table side guacamole
    Kimberly G.

    This place is pretty good. The table side guacamole needed more seasoning, but it was tasty. The quesabirria was absolutely delicious. The Al pastor and chicken tacos were okay. The side rice and beans were good. My mom liked her shrimp tacos. This place is much cheaper than other restaurants in Cabo, which was nice.

    Stephen C.

    Friendly staff for sure. The place was clean and lively. The dishes were hit or miss as it related to flavors. Also took a bit of time for the food tile. Come out. Pork tacos were my favorite. The table prepared guacamole was great. It was open air facility so flys were swarming around the food and we were getting bit on our legs under our table by mosquitoes /bugs.

    Laurie D.

    My husband and I were on a cruise that stopped in Cabo and stayed overnight. We've walked past this restaurant many times and even taken pictures with our cousin, John, who cruised with us several months ago. We finally decided to eat dinner here. We ordered guacamole, which was prepared tableside. He ordered a Pastor Taco, and we shared Fish (Veracruz style). The taco and fish were both just okay. However, the guacamole was delicious! We will definitely try another restaurant the next time we are in Cabo.

    Inside
    Miley D.

    We stopped by this place looking for some good Mexican food! Plus my guy's name used to be John so we thought it'd be funny to eat here. We got shrimp tacos and flank steak with mushroom sauce! We also got drinks here! I got a Miami Vice, my fave. My guy got margarita. Drinks were great! There was a lot of food - we were able to take some home and eat as breakfast the next day! Service was great. Servers were helpful and fun! Food came out quickly! We had a great time!!

    Husband and I both split so we had one chicken and one steak taco each, and you can see the salsa as well.
    Priscilla S.

    Best tacos w've had in Mexico hands down! We got the steak and the chicken with flour tortillas- meat was flavorful, cooked well, salsas were delicious (one mild and one spicy), and service was great - we had an excursion in less than 30 minutes, they knew and food came out in time. Ambience was chill. It's an indoor outdoor kind of setting, which is nice cause you get the fresh air from outside. Their sinks were very clean to wash your hands before you ate, which is something I always look for. Great time highly recommend! Would come back to Cabo just for these tacos lol

    Baby back ribs and fries
    Kiara C.

    Absolutely terrible customer service.... The restaurant is basically empty that should be your sign not to go there. It is nearly impossible to place your order. My ribs were terrible and the restaurant refused to give me another meal instead they wanted to argue and question why I didn't like their food. The ribs are terrible and tasted like old meat and the fries are store bought not fresh at all.

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    Shwe N.

    pastor and carne tacos came in an order of 3 and i personally lov the super thin and soft taco shells.. shrimp was standard and the tequila shots went down super smooth waooo the cocktail drinks were okay too also such cute (and heavy) clay plates! only downside is that service can be a bit slow here and there but it does get packed

    If you're in Cabo this place is a must for dinner! The staff are so kind, the drinks and food are delicious. The Mexican Molcajete is literally one of the best Mexican dishes I have ever had. Super fresh guacamole as well. My sister had the chicken quesadilla and it too was so delicious. We came here twice for dinner and once for breakfast while we were here. 10/10!

    Just fantastic!!!
    Peter I.

    On the main road so some vendors to deal with, but truly the best freshest shrimp I have EVER had. And this mango sauce was a perfect addition. The key was Sergio who took such good care of us and spoke just about perfect English. We try but he made it easy. Deb loved her enchiladas and overall a great meal! Fun new spot!

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    Good menu loved the fresh made guacamole! Open air. Fun ambience. Staff was great! SEAFOOD.

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    Get the Pastor tacos they were delicious. Found this place there the bike cabs suggestions.

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    Our server Emma was fantastic and the food during breakfast was delicious!! Will definitely be back to try lunch and dinner!

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    Roasted Grill & Bar - 2lb lobster tail!! And the steak was amazing as well!

    Roasted Grill & Bar

    4.8(805 reviews)
    1.0 km
    •$$$

    Heard about this restaurant from a local and we were very impressed! One of our favorite nicer…read morerestaurants in Cabo. They have a well diverse menu - seafood, steak, pastas, & more and everything we tried was well executed. The surf and turf platter was the hit of the night. Waiter told us it was good for 4 and it was definitely that, with leftovers. We also tried a pasta pomodero and it was yummy with a little kick. The imperial shrimp are a must get if you like shrimp. These are bacon wrapped, jalapeno stuffed. Yum! I would also highly recommend the tampiquena steak - Mexican style steak with a chile relleno. Best starters were queso fundido (MUST GET!) and the caprese was also very fresh! My one draw back was the temperature, but I know that's hard to fix. We came in August and it was very very hot and muggy. But didn't change our thoughts on the restaurant overall. Just something to note.

    Because a cousin highly recommended this restaurant, I dined here with my party of 5. Let me set…read morethe atmosphere: low 90s, mid 60% humidity, and flies too numerous to count. While there were fans and a covered dining area, this was no match for the uncomfortable August weather and ubiquitous flies. In the center of the dining area is a beautiful tree, but beware of the birds pooping on your table or worse, your food. To make the best of our situation, Marco and his servers set out table fans and I asked for extra cloth napkins to be placed over our food. Complimentary Bread Rolls with herbed butter Sea & Earth BBQ Ribs Octopus Sea Bass - was not "to die for" as cousin advertised Asparagus Beer Margarita 2 complimentary desserts - cheesecake + gelatin flan over chocolate cake complimentary 5 Perros Tequila shots for everyone While we all enjoyed our food, I wouldn't consider it outstanding and the flies, heat, and humidity made for a miserable experience despite complimentary desserts and Tequila shots. However, service was great and Marco did his best to make the most of our less than stellar experience. Because we had an early 5:30p reservation, we were able to park in front of the restaurant.

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    Roasted Grill & Bar
    Roasted Grill & Bar - Camarones ajo

    Camarones ajo

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    Outpost - Vegetable curry.

    Outpost

    4.6(565 reviews)
    0.2 km
    •$$

    Outpost became our morning ritual in Cabo, three mornings in a row, eating breakfast twice and…read moreenjoying ourselves more with each visit. Funny origin story: we were just looking for coffee on our first morning, and somewhere in that search decided -- hey, we're on vacation, why not find the best espresso martini spot instead? Best decision of the trip. Outpost delivered in a huge way. Bonus on a humid August day: They have AC inside. The space itself has real personality: exposed brick, framed portraits of aristocrats with dog heads on the walls, and a couple of TVs built into ornate frames just looping a crackling fireplace all day. Great 70s/80s soundtrack running the whole time too. Farm-to-table breakfast with genuinely clean ingredients -- huevos rancheros and avocado toast with a poached egg were both excellent. And the shrimp omelette had a red sauce that send the flavors over the top. The drinks are the real headliner though. I had them make my espresso martinis with reposado tequila instead of vodka, and it completely elevated the drink. My friend Kandy would usually start with an espresso martini too before moving on to their lavender martini, which became her go-to for the rest of the weekend. We also had a Carajillo done tableside, flambé style -- a full 3-minute production of lighting it on fire and pouring it back and forth before serving over ice. Genuinely one of the coolest drink presentations I've seen. Eneas took care of us all three days and was fantastic: warm, attentive, clearly loves his job. Alberto was great too. Bartender Rigo made every drink perfectly, tequila swaps and all. You can tell Chef Anna runs a tight kitchen and Jefe Calixto keeps the whole place running smoothly. If you're anywhere near the Marina, this is a must. We'll be back next time we're in Cabo.

    My wife and I had the night to ourselves because our parents were able to watch the baby one night…read moreso decided to come to outpost. We were able to get last-minute reservations and was warmly greeted when walking into the location by staff members and quickly seated. We chose to sit upstairs where they had a view of the street so it was a great place to people watch. The overall ambience is super cute and aesthetic and a great place to just kind of chill and have some food and drink drinks. I got one of the smash burgers and it was really good. The fries were really good. Also, the burger had a good taste and the food came out pretty quickly. My wife got the shrimp which were OK, but I would have to say that they were overcooked so they were a little on the chewy side. I would probably not get the shrimp again, but I would get the burger again. We also got some drinks, but we forgot to take pictures because we are so thirsty by the time we got to the restaurant so we drank them really quick, but they were delicious with a great flavor. This is a touristy place, so the cost of the dinner was definitely on the higher end for what we got, but overall the location was really good for a little pregame before stepping out into nightlife

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    Outpost - Bar Backdrop

    Bar Backdrop

    Outpost - Chicken sando

    Chicken sando

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    El Peregrino - Rib Eye Steak

    El Peregrino

    4.8(638 reviews)
    0.7 km
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    While looking for another restaurant, we passed by El Peregrino which was quite busy. When we…read morediscovered our restaurant was closed for the day, we went back to EP and asked the manager if we could have a table for 5. In a short order, the friendly manager returned and told us it would be a few minutes. Once seated, we noticed the wonderful A/C and the specials of the day and the regular menu. When we spoke to a family outside, they said they preferred the regular menu so that's what we ordered from served family style. bread with cheese appetizer - complimentary Ceviche - 3 kinds Surf & Turf - beef filet and lobster tail Baja Fish Tacos Seabass Filet with Mushroom Risotto Cava Maciel Malbec - manager said he just got it in and it's from Valle de Guadalupe, paired well with the food we were eating Everyone liked the food and felt it was our best meal in Cabo. Our server was friendly and engaging.

    What a treat! There's nothing quite like a small, welcoming restaurant. The moment we walked in,…read morethe host greeted us with a warm smile and seated us right away. They offer daily specials at very reasonable prices. I ordered the octopus, and it was to die for perfectly cooked and incredibly tender. It was served over roasted vegetables with a side of rice. Sometimes, simple food prepared the right way can be just as satisfying as anything you'd find at a gourmet restaurant. The restaurant has an Argentine flair, with several tempting meat dishes on the menu. The daily special that day was a 12-hour roasted pork shank that looked absolutely mouthwatering, but I opted for the octopus instead and I'm glad I did. Everything was delicious, and I'll definitely be coming back to try some of their other dishes

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    El Peregrino - Before the restaurant got packed and two tables of tourists

    Before the restaurant got packed and two tables of tourists

    El Peregrino - Baja fish tacos

    Baja fish tacos

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    The Office - Black bean nachos with flank steak

    The Office

    3.7(1.7k reviews)
    0.9 km
    •$$$

    I came to The Office with a healthy amount of skepticism after reading some of the reviews. I'm…read morepretty critical when it comes to restaurants and don't hand out 5-star reviews easily, especially in tourist-heavy areas where food is often overhyped and underwhelming. This place pleasantly surprised me. I ordered the bacon-wrapped shrimp in sauce, and it was excellent. What really caught me off guard, though, were the vegetables on the side. They were so flavorful and perfectly prepared that I was genuinely impressed, which is saying a lot because vegetables are rarely memorable. The shrimp themselves were delicious and cooked perfectly. We also had the coconut-crusted lobster, which was very good as well. The only minor drawback was that the mashed potatoes were a little cold when they arrived. Overall, I'd rate the experience a 4.5 out of 5, which is high praise coming from me. Despite being in a tourist area, The Office delivered flavorful, well-prepared food and exceeded my expectations. I would definitely return.

    LOVE this pace beyond words!! A visit to Cabo isn't complete w/o a stop, or three, here. Faves:…read moreCoconut prawns, do not miss out on these, my husband is a connoisseur of these, and he says they're his favorite anywhere Tortilla Soup: u have to ask for shredded chicken which is odd, But still get it, and a side of rice, perfecto! Rice: amazing! The one with corn and carrots in it Chicken Tacos: my hubby's 2nd favorite thing on the menu Green Juice Smoothies Veggie omelette And the service!!!! Best on Medano

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    The Office - Seating area

    Seating area

    The Office - Fresh Guacamole

    Fresh Guacamole

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