Lighthouse Cabo Restaurant

We wanted some authentic mexican food and tacos while we were in the Marina area of Cabo. This…read moreplace did NOT disappoint. They bring you out a tray full of different toppings and sauces (careful one of the green ones is quite spicey). The service was good and the food was better. This place is cash only so I'd encourage you to make sure you have some $$$ on hand (they did accept USD). The reason for the 4 star vs. 5 star is due to the restroom situation. I don't know how this restroom compares to the other restaraunts in the area, but its two small bathrooms and a sink outside. The sink you have to touch a little knob underneath which doesn't seem the most sanitary...but at least they have a bathroom and some soap. We would go again for sure.

Recently stopped by Tacos Guss during one of our cruise port days and ended up having some of the…read morebest tacos I've ever had. We found it recommended online and were so glad we did. The space is small, but we were seated right away. We ordered carne asada, al pastor, and pescado tacos, plus a Bohemia beer, all for just $20 USD. While we waited, our waiter brought out chips with multiple salsa options ranging from mild to absolutely eye-watering, along with a full platter of taco toppings, which we didn't use. The moment I took my first bite, I knew this would be a regular stop if we're ever back in the area. The meat was tender, incredibly flavorful, and tasted fresh off the grill. Everything paired perfectly with the salsas and an ice-cold beer. Super glad we found this gem within walking distance of the pier, and this is one of those spots that'll stick with us long after our trip ended.

Condiments platter

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Michelada on steroids!

El Paisa

4.4(346 reviews)

0.6 km

IYKYK ... When in Cabo, you have to go here. It's a Cabo staple!…read more The quality, and the service... they do get really busy, but its always worth getting their steak or pastor tacos!

Thought this place would be better from all the hype I heard... The service was bad, had a very…read morehard time flagging someone down...they had ran out of certain food items so the menu was limited. I had asada tacos and pastor. The asada meat tasted like they steamed the meat, which im not accustomed to so 0/10 for me. The pastor had pineapple in it,i know its normal in most places but I dont like fruit with my meat so 0/10. The restroom was a nightmare BTW. Its where I lost my appetite tbh. Overall not worth the price. Only giving it some stars bc they seated us fast and the horchata was delicious..

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La Lupita

4.6(320 reviews)

1.1 km

I wandered into La Lupita Taco & Mezcal the way a man wanders into trouble casually, innocently,…read moreand completely unprepared for what happens next. Now let's talk about the mole. Proper Mexican mole the kind built from dried chiles, nuts, seeds, and even a whisper of chocolate thick, dark, mysterious stuff that tastes like it took a committee of grandmothers three days to invent. I took one bite and nearly wrote home about it. Rich, smoky, a little sweet... the sort of sauce that makes a man pause mid-chew and reconsider every sauce he has ever trusted before. Then the tacos arrived, and that's when things got serious. These weren't tidy little tacos meant for polite company. No sir. These were the kind where the juice runs down your hands and you stop worrying about manners because flavor has taken command of the ship. La Lupita is known around Cabo for its creative tacos and massive mezcal selection, and judging by the crowd and the music humming through the place, folks already know the secret. The staff goes the extra mile with every little detail, and before long you realize you didn't just stop for tacos you discovered a whole new method of happiness, served on a tortilla.

The food was honestly mid. I will say the esquites were really good, but let's be real, that's a…read morehard dish to mess up. We were recommended this place by our hotel (ME Hotel), so we came in with high expectations. What we ordered: *Two esquites *Two tacos *Beans *Two micheladas *One spicy margarita Our total came out to $150, which completely shocked me. The place itself does not have a high-end vibe or atmosphere, so the pricing just didn't match the experience at all. The service was nice, I'll give them that, but the food did not justify the cost. I've had way better tacos for way less. And trust me, I've had a lot of tacos in my lifetime. It honestly feels like this place is taking advantage of tourists with these prices.

Tuna tacos on lettuce were incredible!!

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Tamarind mezcal martini

Tacos Gardenias

4.5(839 reviews)

1.0 km

Known for their fish and shrimp tacos, this place is very close to Medano Beach and the marina…read more Grilled fish taco was nice and meaty. They bring onions, pico, limes, salsa, and cremas to the table. We also ordered the Mixta of grilled shrimp and steak. Nice and cheesy. Comes with a side of freshly made tortillas. Everything was delicious. There's an old lady in the back, hand making each tortilla. Clean restaurant and bathrooms . Bill is calculated in both pesos or USD. Your choice.

Part 1 of Hubby Taco Tour!…read more This is where everyone goes for tacos... locals and tourist, like myself! They serve amazing tacos and margaritas! You can't beat the prices here either. :) Fish taco :) Shrimp taco :) Octopus taco - its amazing and so fresh, I can eat this daily They serve a container with all the fixin's - sauces, veggies, pico. Just throw the whole thing onto your taco for that extra fresh bite. Had to take a star off for slow service. I noticed they served other tables after us, which never makes you feel good.

Área comensales

Pescado Tacos

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Salsa spread and Guacamole

La Taquiza

4.5(292 reviews)

0.5 km

On most mornings of our vacation, my genius plan...was to wake up leisurely and go out for tacos,…read more This place might have been day 3 and a worthy competitor. When we got there - all the workers were all at a big table enjoying a meal, I felt kinda bad breaking up the party - but I was hungry! Hubby got some kind of veggie omelet that was served with a version of chilaquiles on the side (huge bonus!) I was sticking with my taco routine, I got one on a flour tortilla and one on a cheese crust (these cheese crusts are all over the place in Cabo, I think they are there for those folks doing no carbs, which was definitely not my motivation). Anyway they were both excellent. And shout out to Laura our server who interrupted her own meal to make ours feel special.

This place is insanely good... we always try to go here when a cruise ship stops here. We got a…read moremargarita and taco special for 15 dollars and some Chicken enchiladas, all this came with a lot of different salsas... Best bang for your buck in Cabo!

Such a colorful place.

Salsa variety

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Pina colada blended with Malibu rum and whipping cream. We asked for it but not sure how it would be served otherwise.

Captain Tony's

4.2(355 reviews)

0.1 km

Really liked this place. We ordered the Tuna Tostadas, 3 Al pastor tacos, and 3 shrimp tacos…read more The tuna tostadas were delicious. Super fresh and had a really good flavor. The salsa that comes with it is a little smoky flavor. I really liked the al pastor tacos. Super big portion with really good flavor. My mom enjoyed her shrimp tacos too. Would definitely come back here again.

The service was not great for being middle of week and early in the day. There were plenty of…read morestaff, but who knows what they were doing. The food came out cold and they overcharged us and we had to wait for an English speaking manager to come and fix the problem. I know that we're visitors but this is a well known establishment that has tourists visiting all the time, which was part of the reason why we visited the restaurant. But, we were seated pretty quick, but it still took approximately 20 minutes to take our drink order. Which were just a couple of buckets of beer. It took another 20 minutes for the server to take our food order. It then took another 30 minutes for the cold tacos to arrive. Like I said, plenty of staff holding up the wall and walking around and also plenty of empty tables. But then they over charged us and we had to wait another 30 minutes for an English speaking manager to show up to fix the issue, even though we had fluent Spanish speakers in our group. You know that I don't particularly like leaving a bad review but I don't care if it's in a different country or not. Bad service and bad food are universal issues. The place is located in the heart of the walking area in the marina and they were always busy whenever we walked by in the past. Maybe we picked a bad day.

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Nachos loaded with refried beans, cheese, jalapeños, Mexican Salsa, guacamole, and your choice of protein: chicken, beef, or shrimp.

Captain Tony's - Chimichanga: Deep fried flour tortilla filled with chicken/beef, grilled onion, poblano chile, tomato, and served with beans, guac, & salsa.

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Chimichanga: Deep fried flour tortilla filled with chicken/beef, grilled onion, poblano chile, tomato, and served with beans, guac, & salsa.

1 & Only Tacos

4.7(307 reviews)

1.2 km

Date: Monday, December 23rd, 2024 Time: around 2:45pm…read moreParty of: 2 Meal: Lunch #1 *Fish ($55) *Camaron ($55) *Asada (55) *Pastor ($55) *Mezcal Tamarindo ($175) *Coca Light ($40) I adore tacos. I find it one of the best ways to satiate my need for variety. When looking around for taco shops in Cabo, I found 1 & Only thru TripAdvisor. I wasn't aware, but this is a very small mom and pop type taco shop. We actually ordered one of each taco, so we were able to sample them all. They only have a few tables outside. We were the only ones here, so no problem grabbing a seat. All the tacos were fresh and delish. The fish and shrimp were crispy, the pork and beef smokey. They also have us chips and three different salsas. I actually ordered the passionfruit margarita, but got the tamarind one instead. It was waaay too sweet for me, so I didn't bother asking for a new one as I figured it would probably be too sweet as well. Very cute small taco shop. Definitely worth checking out for a snack. REVIEW #3671

Best tacos in Cabo. The owners were delightful. A lot of the food was new to me... Chef Federico…read moreand his wife delivered. If you were just walking by you'd think it was a hole in the wall, but don't be mistaken and don't miss out. This is the place you're looking for. We had some Seabass and also battered shrimp tacos. We tried their Marlin tacos, which were unlike anything I've had before. Kept it going with some chorizo tacos, Coronas, and a Mexican Coke. Their house made salsas were also five-star. Mexican locals say this is the spot. Just a short walk from most of the fancy resorts.

Entrance

Chips were too hard. Sauces were good.

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Birrieria Paisas

4.6(96 reviews)

0.8 km

On vacation, my bff and I asked our Uber driver for a food recommendation. He suggested this spot,…read moreand I'm so glad he did -- it was the best we had the whole trip. We ended up going back three times before our vacation ended.

Recently visited Birrieria Paisas after our Arch of Cabo tour guide recommended it, and I'm so glad…read morewe took his advice. It's a bit of a walk from the pier, but still within a comfortable tourist-friendly distance. When we arrived, we were seated immediately, and not long after, a line started forming, so timing worked in our favor. The restaurant is fully outdoors under a covered roof, so be prepared for the heat. The menu is limited and posted on the wall without prices, which made me a little nervous about potential tourist upcharges. Still, we decided to go for it and ordered al pastor and birria tacos with cheese, plus a Pacifico beer. While we waited, our waitress brought out a platter of taco toppings along with consommé. When the food arrived, it instantly became a highlight of our trip. The meat was juicy, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the consommé and toppings. The chili oil paste on the table was no joke and seriously eye-watering. A couple things to note: there are no restrooms or sinks, so we relied on our wet wipes and hand sanitizer. Our total for six tacos and a beer came out to $30 USD, which was a bit higher than expected, and I do wish there had been clearer pricing. That said, it was an authentic, memorable experience and one I'm really glad we checked out.

Eating area.

Lengua (beef tongue) Taco

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Kauil

4.9(120 reviews)

0.2 km

This was hands down my best dinner of the entire Cabo trip, and if you are heading there, bookmark…read morethis place immediately. There was some real competition for top meal, but this one ran away with it. It is a little up the hill and slightly off the main tourist path from downtown Cabo, but still totally walkable and well worth the effort. And if you can plan ahead, go on a Monday. That is when they offer the Molcajete special, which is reason enough on its own to visit. I also heard their steak night is fantastic, so you really cannot go wrong. The space itself is beautiful. The dining room feels polished and inviting, and there is also a charming outdoor area if you prefer fresh air over AC. We kicked things off with the tableside guac, which was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you want to start a meal. Even better, they brought out a complimentary little starter first, which is one of my absolute favorite restaurant traditions. In this case it was two mini empanadas, one mushroom and one cheese. Truly a Sophie's choice situation because both were excellent - hubby and I split them in half. For the main event, we split the Molcajete Monday special. You can choose your protein, and we went with steak, though chicken and (I think) shrimp were also options. It came with both corn and flour tortillas if you ask nicely, all housemade. The portion was easily enough for two. The steak was tender and cooked perfectly, sitting in a smoky, slightly spicy sauce in a traditional volcanic stone bowl. Absolutely delicious and one of those dishes you keep talking about long after the meal ends- and much to my travel companions dismay, I talked about it for many days after... Even though we were completely stuffed, I had already seen photos of the flan and could not skip it. We ordered that along with churros to share among four people. Do yourself a favor and skip the churros-- The towering flan is the star. Everyone at the table agreed it was the best we have ever had. A nearby table ordered the crème brûlée and looked genuinely jealous once they saw ours arrive. For what felt like a splurge night, the final bill was surprisingly reasonable, especially compared to US city prices. When you split dishes like we did, it feels like an incredible value for the quality. Treat yourself to this place. And if at all possible, go on a Monday. We almost went back a second time, which says everything. Bathrooms are also lovely, and there is an open kitchen. Service was great too. Treat yo-self!!!

OMG!! They moved to a nicer place!! Such a nicer location, and the patio outside is awesome!! The…read moreappetizers are, as always, yummy!! Dinner is perfect! Hubbs had the Baja tacos of shrimp, while I order the el pastor grilled shrimp tacos...perfect!! IF you get a chance, please stop in and support this restaurant!!

Chile rellenos stuffed with shrimp

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Pork Chamorro special. So tasty with adobo sauce and tender. I enjoyed every bite. A wow of flavors. A must try. Large portion too

The Tortilla House

4.8(24 reviews)

0.3 km

We were having a smoke and mojitos across the street when we got a little hungry…read more Stopped in for a quick bite and glad we did!!! Corn Tortillas made by hand and to order.. This is what we had in our two stops on back to back days!! Papas and chorizo tacos!! Some of the best ever!! Gorditas Huaraches Nachos and quesadillas Carnitas and asadas tacos really good Huaraches was huge with lots of meat!! Nachos had crunchy chips and beans and meat and cheese and they have 5 diff salsas to choose from My favorite is still the big corn tortilla quesadilla with papa and chorizo... amazing food amazing service and good prices. Plus they have cold beer and booze for sale... If your in that area def stop by if your not then def make the trip... if you love papas and chorizo will love this spot. Corn tortillas are some of the best here

Hate to say it but this restaurant is gone now and a t-shirt shop is in its place. It sure if they…read morehave relocated.