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After a long day of travel, we were very happy to land a table at Metate. The maître d' seemed concerned when we didn't have a reservation, but still found us a table. It felt a bit like a show, especially since it was early. We were glad to sit in the beautiful courtyard and enjoy the tropical breeze. We ordered the guacamole, elote, and salad, and everything was amazing. They don't have a kids' menu, so my son tried the blackened fish tacos. The charred flavor was a bit mature for him, but he was hungry, and the popcorn ice cream afterward helped. Metate offers excellent service, gorgeous surroundings, and American prices!
Service 5 stars / Food 3 stars / Drinks 1 star We came to Metate Cabo after seeing their Michelin recognition and really wanted to love it. The service was genuinely excellent -- warm, attentive, and everyone tried very hard to create a great experience. The atmosphere is also super cute with great music, rustic tapestry charm, and live sax throughout the evening. Unfortunately, the food and drinks just missed the mark for us. Every cocktail we ordered was overly sweet despite being told no sweetener was used. One even came with sprinkles on the side. The rustic salad was okay overall, but again very sweet between the dressing and lychee. The grilled octopus was honestly one of the worst we've had -- served cold despite being charcoal grilled, very gummy texture, and sitting on an overly sugary date puree that tasted like straight brown sugar. The tacos were definitely the highlight (especially the steak taco), and the veggies/tortillas were fine. Other tables seemed to really enjoy dishes like the ceviche, corn, and short rib, so maybe we simply ordered wrong. But overall we left feeling like we'd consumed a pound of sugar and probably wouldn't return.
Metate was one of the best dining experiences we have had in Cabo! I love Metate. The ambience, the service, the food, the drinks. Everything from beginning to end was absolutely incredible. This restaurant is definitely worthy of its Michelin guide recommendation! Service here runs smoothly, efficiently, and with kindness and grace. The wine list is fantastic, especially if you are looking to try more Mexican wines like we were. And the cocktails are divine. I loved my passionfruit margarita. Everything we ordered for dinner was almost perfectly executed. From the baja tacos to start, to our entrees of seafood risotto and steak, to the dessert. We loved every. single. bite. All of it! The space itself is gorgeous. It's tucked away on a sandy street off the main highway, and you enter into this beautiful oasis with large light-filled trees. It's a spacious restaurant and bar, and there was lovely live music that was just the right level so we could still enjoy our conversation. I highly recommend making a reservation for Metate when you are in Cabo San Lucas. I cannot wait to go back!!
My friend is a Michelin star whore..... If she sees a place rated by the aforementioned ...she has to go. And you know what....she was right. We did the Metate cooking dinner...and while you dont cook everything. It was a blast. We made cocktails, Tortillas, empanadas, and Ceviche For $75 it was a fun evening. I would come back.
Let's just start with how beautiful this restaurant is. The open air layout is so pretty with so many plants. The bathrooms were nice (compared to most restrooms in Mexico) just a bit dim. My favorite dish was definitely the blue corn ice cream but almost everything we had was great. Our favorite taco was the beef short rib taco. This was one of the best birthday experiences ever. I recommend going for lunch. If you want more personable experience there's a lot less people.
Had a bachelorette trip in Cabo San Lucas and this was an amazing pick by our planner. She reserved this place ahead of time and it was amazing. The vibes and ambiance were pleasing. There was live music and it was very spacious! Food was really good I enjoyed every single dish! Service was great as well. I would 100% recommend.
Wow this place is everything! Beautiful atmosphere, amazing food, outstanding service, and Dice the owners dog who checks in with diners. It's like a beautiful backyard oasis. We ordered everything that our server recommended and the standouts were the bone marrow tacos, the grilled octopus, the pibil pork shank, and the corn cakes. The mashed potatoes that came with the steak were the best I've ever had! But honestly everything was delicious. Definitely go and enjoy the Michelin rated restaurant.
I was in Cabo San Lucas for vacation and thought I'd love to just relax and chill...and just treat myself for a good selfcare me time. I wasn't actually planning on fancy eating..but...once I came across Metate and knowing that it received a Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition..I knew I had to check it out! The restaurant environment was so great! From the outside..you wouldn't imagine a very well decored restaurant like Metate inside at all..but once you stepped inside the restaurant...it was very visually inviting and aesthetically pleasing..I guess..to go along with fine dining, too! I tried a few items from soda/mocktail drinks (guava mocktail) and appetizers (octopus tacos) to main course (sirloin tip) and dessert (paricutin chocolate molten cake) and thought the food was all aesthetically pleasing. The portion wasn't too big either, so you wouldn't feel so stuffed eating them! The only thing was..if I were to go there again, I would probably order items that were a little more Mexican-ish than just general food. While I thought the food was good..I would be ok missing the rustic salad and substituting it with some other things that sounded more mexican. The sirloin tip was good, too..but perhaps..maybe I thought I could also get good steak elsewhere and try actual mexican food there. Overall, great ambiance! The only downside was..service was on a slow side. Even when I went in mid-afternoon and there were just a few tables there...service/food prep/time they brought out the food was a miss. Nevertheless, the restaurant was so nice. They actually brought me extra mocktail and comped my dessert, too..so..they knew of how to make up great service and hospitality for sure. If you are around Cabo San Lucas and wanted some of the finer dining/tried some highly rated food in the area, definitely check out Metate (it's actually pronounced may-ta-tay...and not may-tade like my fobby sellf called that..until someone corrected me). The price point was very good, too! The whole full-course meal + drinks for me was just USD$75!!
1 month ago
Amazing food, chill vibe. Executed perfectly in so many ways. I'm in love with this place. The dog cruising around is a bonus, not to mention the 80's cover saxophone! Carlos and the rest of the service team was spot on read more
2 months ago
1 month ago
After a long day of travel, we were very happy to land a table at Metate. The maître d' seemed concerned when we didn't have a reservation, but still found us a table. It felt a bit like a show, especially since it was early. We were glad to sit in the beautiful courtyard and enjoy the tropical breeze. We ordered the guacamole, elote, and salad, and everything was amazing. They don't have a kids' menu, so my son tried the blackened fish tacos. The charred flavor was a bit mature for him, but he was hungry, and the popcorn ice cream afterward helped. Metate offers excellent service, gorgeous surroundings, and American prices! read more
Service 5 stars / Food 3 stars / Drinks 1 star We came to Metate Cabo after seeing their Michelin recognition and really wanted to love it. The service was genuinely excellent -- warm, attentive, and everyone tried very hard to create a great experience. The atmosphere is also super cute with great music, rustic tapestry charm, and live sax throughout the evening. Unfortunately, the food and drinks just missed the mark for us. Every cocktail we ordered was overly sweet despite being told no sweetener was used. One even came with sprinkles on the side. The rustic salad was okay overall, but again very sweet between the dressing and lychee. The grilled octopus was honestly one of the worst we've had -- served cold despite being charcoal grilled, very gummy texture, and sitting on an overly sugary date puree that tasted like straight brown sugar. The tacos were definitely the highlight (especially the steak taco), and the veggies/tortillas were fine. Other tables seemed to really enjoy dishes like the ceviche, corn, and short rib, so maybe we simply ordered wrong. But overall we left feeling like we'd consumed a pound of sugar and probably wouldn't return. read more
2 months ago
Metate was one of the best dining experiences we have had in Cabo! I love Metate. The ambience, the service, the food, the drinks. Everything from beginning to end was absolutely incredible. This restaurant is definitely worthy of its Michelin guide recommendation! Service here runs smoothly, efficiently, and with kindness and grace. The wine list is fantastic, especially if you are looking to try more Mexican wines like we were. And the cocktails are divine. I loved my passionfruit margarita. Everything we ordered for dinner was almost perfectly executed. From the baja tacos to start, to our entrees of seafood risotto and steak, to the dessert. We loved every. single. bite. All of it! The space itself is gorgeous. It's tucked away on a sandy street off the main highway, and you enter into this beautiful oasis with large light-filled trees. It's a spacious restaurant and bar, and there was lovely live music that was just the right level so we could still enjoy our conversation. I highly recommend making a reservation for Metate when you are in Cabo San Lucas. I cannot wait to go back!! read more
My friend is a Michelin star whore..... If she sees a place rated by the aforementioned ...she has to go. And you know what....she was right. We did the Metate cooking dinner...and while you dont cook everything. It was a blast. We made cocktails, Tortillas, empanadas, and Ceviche For $75 it was a fun evening. I would come back. read more
5 days ago
Let's just start with how beautiful this restaurant is. The open air layout is so pretty with so many plants. The bathrooms were nice (compared to most restrooms in Mexico) just a bit dim. My favorite dish was definitely the blue corn ice cream but almost everything we had was great. Our favorite taco was the beef short rib taco. This was one of the best birthday experiences ever. I recommend going for lunch. If you want more personable experience there's a lot less people. read more
3 months ago
Great time food Great atmosphere Great service Great drinks A must stop for anyone in Cabo read more
Had a bachelorette trip in Cabo San Lucas and this was an amazing pick by our planner. She reserved this place ahead of time and it was amazing. The vibes and ambiance were pleasing. There was live music and it was very spacious! Food was really good I enjoyed every single dish! Service was great as well. I would 100% recommend. read more
2 months ago
Dinner was fantastic! Joshua our server was wonderful and gave us amazing recommendations. Highly recommend! read more
4 months ago
Wow this place is everything! Beautiful atmosphere, amazing food, outstanding service, and Dice the owners dog who checks in with diners. It's like a beautiful backyard oasis. We ordered everything that our server recommended and the standouts were the bone marrow tacos, the grilled octopus, the pibil pork shank, and the corn cakes. The mashed potatoes that came with the steak were the best I've ever had! But honestly everything was delicious. Definitely go and enjoy the Michelin rated restaurant. read more
I was in Cabo San Lucas for vacation and thought I'd love to just relax and chill...and just treat myself for a good selfcare me time. I wasn't actually planning on fancy eating..but...once I came across Metate and knowing that it received a Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition..I knew I had to check it out! The restaurant environment was so great! From the outside..you wouldn't imagine a very well decored restaurant like Metate inside at all..but once you stepped inside the restaurant...it was very visually inviting and aesthetically pleasing..I guess..to go along with fine dining, too! I tried a few items from soda/mocktail drinks (guava mocktail) and appetizers (octopus tacos) to main course (sirloin tip) and dessert (paricutin chocolate molten cake) and thought the food was all aesthetically pleasing. The portion wasn't too big either, so you wouldn't feel so stuffed eating them! The only thing was..if I were to go there again, I would probably order items that were a little more Mexican-ish than just general food. While I thought the food was good..I would be ok missing the rustic salad and substituting it with some other things that sounded more mexican. The sirloin tip was good, too..but perhaps..maybe I thought I could also get good steak elsewhere and try actual mexican food there. Overall, great ambiance! The only downside was..service was on a slow side. Even when I went in mid-afternoon and there were just a few tables there...service/food prep/time they brought out the food was a miss. Nevertheless, the restaurant was so nice. They actually brought me extra mocktail and comped my dessert, too..so..they knew of how to make up great service and hospitality for sure. If you are around Cabo San Lucas and wanted some of the finer dining/tried some highly rated food in the area, definitely check out Metate (it's actually pronounced may-ta-tay...and not may-tade like my fobby sellf called that..until someone corrected me). The price point was very good, too! The whole full-course meal + drinks for me was just USD$75!! read more
2 months ago
Amazing food! Best of the table was the fish with cauliflower puree. The corn ice cream and mezcal drinks were delicious!! Highly recommend, shot out to our waiter/host Carlos and to the snake in the mezcal bottle. read more
1 month ago
This beautiful spot is rustic to walk into but they deliver on all levels. So charming! We ordered the Beet salad, short rib and lava cake. Service was excellent. Carlos was impeccable. read more
5 months ago
So glad we traveled outside our resort for dinner at Metate!! Victor was an awesome server. Great cocktails. Food was fabulous, loved the fish of the day, the pork shank and fish tacos were awesome. Loved the cornbread dessert and lava cake! Great atmosphere read more
3 months ago
Amazing food, 5 star service (shout out to our server Carlos). Would definitely recommend! read more
2 months ago
Carlos and Aseal, we're wonderful! This was the best experience I have been on in Cabo. If you have the opportunity please come here. The food and drinks are out of thos world!!! Service is stellar and ambiance, was beautiful!!! read more
1 month ago
3 months ago
Brought my daughter for a birthday dinner and was not disappointed. The staff were very friendly and extremely attentive. The decor and overall ambiance are vibrant and fun. The food uniquely exquisite. We tried the ceviche, Santo Pesco, and the picanha steak to name a few. For dessert, the Paricuti lava cake with a blue maiz compote. Definitely a culinary jewel. Chefs kiss! read more
8 months ago
Came to Cabo on a cruise ship, September 2025. Safe to travel by Uber, 20 minutes drive one way. (Do not recommend to walk because it's far and terrain is desert/sand and dust). Ideal to come in a group so you can "family share" the entree plates and still get tacos to your liking. Restaurant opens at 2:00pm (September 2025) and we waited outside. Everything was excellent tasting - including the octopus! So tender and NOT rubber chewy at all! Servers spoke English and polite all the way through. Super accommodating as long as we asked nicely. The owner's dog walks around us for a little bit, then went to nap in her "spot" next to us. HAHA! CRUISE EXCURSION: Our boat had a gastronomic "workshop". Round-trip bus with a planned multi-course menu and tequila tasting. The hands on interaction we observed was the bar-shaking and tortilla pressing. The group came around 3:30pm. I did NOT do this on purpose because I want to try Metate's menu on my own, free-will. Uber works in Mexico, about 20 minutes one way. read more
Still a five star experience. My heart was delighted to see that Metate has flourished in such an exquisite way. The same farm to table, mi casa es Tú casa feels but with an upscale and refined ambiance. Victor, our server was extremely attentive throughout our lavish meal. We ordered all that he recommended and enjoyed every last bite. We started with a few stand out dishes such as the Burrata con molé Rosa, Tlayuda Metaté, and the guacamole con Chicano y queso Fresco. More than enough for the both of us, Moving on to the main course, we went with Victor's recommendation of the Pork shank ( Michoacano el Muchacho ) and the Picanha both incredible. As the dusk transitioned into a starry night, we finished with two creative postres, the Paricutin ( molten lava cake with blue corn ice cream ) and the Pan de Elote ( the softest corn cake imaginable) all amazingly delicious! Michelin rating well deserved. Bravo Chef Hector and staff. Metate is one of the best dining experiences in Cabo San Lucas. read more
1 month ago
2 months ago
Wonderful as always! One of favorite places in Cabo. Flavors from apps to the corn and popcorn ice cream dessert were perfect. read more
3 months ago
I found this spot on the Michelin Guide and it did not disappoint. The indoor/outdoor seating was expertly arranged and we even had live music to enjoy while having dinner. My favorite dishes were the short rib tacos and the soft shell crab tacos. They were both so flavorful and the short rib was really tender. Our waiter was so attentive and gave us great recommendations. This is place I will definitely visit again the next time I am in Cabo. read more
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I can't express enough on how great of an experience this was. we did the cooking class through Ovation of the seas cruise. about a 3 hour experience and lots of hands on cooking this is one of my favorites we have done. read more
2 months ago
Impecable service and atmosphere. Not the most elevated food but it is delicious. Definitely a must visit. read more
2 months ago
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Carr. Transpeninsular S/N
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur
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