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The Sand Bar

4.5 (500 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Bars
Closed 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Gil G.

First time here!! I reserved two massages here !! 40 dollars for a 60 minute massage!! Very nice people!! The bar area had great views and good bar food!! Service was great!!! We will be back for another massage !! Great job!!

Chuck M.

I really wanted to like this spot for a great massage but it was lacking. First of all it is in a building upstairs from the beach. It is not in the beach as advertised. The price is epic, $51 for a 90 minute massage, but the massage is more similar to my wife rubbing my shoulders. You must change in the bathroom, remove all of your clothes and wrap a towel around yourself then walk through a crowd to get to your table. If together with someone else there is no guarantee that you will be near one another. You are massaged in the open among the other customers and the crowd. Finally you go to a small dressing room, Put your clothes on and are sent in your way. I personally recommend looking elsewhere for a more personalized, private and better massage.

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Lita B.

I was yelping a good burger place in Cabo and this place popped up which is right next to our hotel! Great! They also have a massage which was more inexpensive compared to the massage place that we frequent. I could see from my balcony that this place has more customers. The other place said Sand Bar only changes their sheets and towels after serving 5 customers while they change their sheets every visit. I bought it but I don't think that's true. Anyway, back to my food review. The burgers were massive. We also ordered oysters, calamari and fish and chips. Ate on the balcony on the beach with a beautiful full red moon. Service was polite and hospitable. Excellent dinner! Next time we're here, I'm gonna try their massage.

View from our table overlooking the beach
Tom K.

Stopped in Cabo while on a cruise and researched this place beforehand. Wife and I booked 90 minute massages ($51 each) with a reservation for brunch to follow. Everything was amazing. Excellent food, excellent service, excellent views right on the beach. Highly recommend!

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Marilyn A.

Exactly what I come to Cabo for! The authentic seafood, the mezcal drinks, and the by-the-beach table. They also had a beef hamburger for the wifey since she's not too keen on the raw stuff LOL

Akisha E.

My husband and I booked a 90-minute four-hands massage ($105) for our anniversary. Talk about relaxing and simply heavenly! The ocean breeze and the sound of the waves made it an unforgettable experience. Whenever we visit Cabo, a massage at The Sandbar is always on our itinerary. This was our first time trying a four-hands massage, and wow -- once you try it, you'll never want to go back to just two hands. The massage itself definitely deserves 5 stars. However, I'm giving 3 stars overall because we didn't get the full 90 minutes we paid for. Our appointment was scheduled for 11:00 a.m., and we arrived early at 10:40 a.m. Unbeknownst to us, they started the clock when we checked in at 10:40 a.m. After the massage, I got dressed and checked my watch -- it was 12:09 p.m. That's when I realized we had been shorted on time. When I brought this up, they explained that the session started when we checked in. I really dislike this policy. Even if they counted from 10:40 a.m., it still doesn't add up to a full 90 minutes, especially since 12:09 was after I had already gotten dressed. It was disappointing to feel like we were cheated out of part of the experience. For the quality of the massage, I'd happily give 5 stars, but the time issue is a big letdown -- especially on a special occasion like our anniversary.

Blake H.

We went to the sandbar to grab some drinks and appetizers before dinner. We were seated right on the beach with a lovely view of the cove. The atmosphere is a fun party vibe, but still good for a date night or family. All of the food was exceptional, and the drinks were good too. I would go back here on my next visit.

Chanel B.

The only reason for 4 stars is bc the masseuse could have used a lot more pressure. My husband said his was great. If we ever return to Cabo we will return here for sure.

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Todd D.

Excellent and highly recommended! Great food on a beautiful beach and a 60 massage for only $40.

Michael M.

We came here for just a quick drink after a whale watch, but having already had enough tequila, we settled for a refreshing hibiscus water instead. Just what the doctor ordered. Tatt, tangy, and sweet. The bartender was fast and efficient, the beverage was tasty, scenery is over the top beautiful, and we left happy.

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Angelica R.

Beautiful place to have a drink and snack. The French fries are excellent and the ceviche was so refreshing. We also had a 90 min massage upstairs and it was sooooo worth it. Plan to feel like a wet noodle afterwards and just chill out for the rest of the day. The music was definitely loud but I actually really enjoyed it. There's no talking so I didn't mind being in the same room as the other people getting the massage. Super friendly staff too. Took off one star because I went back to take food to go and the bar tender was pressuring me to buy a drink while I waited for my food

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Karen F.

Had a nice relaxing lunch alone here. My table mates were in bed with food poisoning so I came to town alone. The restaurant had a magic mike show going, and then a beer chugging contest. It was nice to have the entertainment since I sat alone. I ordered Nan has and they were fantastic!! Tourist prices but they do have a 2 for 1 beer deal.

Tecate Light ($90), Fiji ($80)
Elena N.

Dates & Times: Saturday, December 21st, 2024, around 3pm Monday, December 23rd, 2024, around 1pm *Fiji ($80) x2 *Tecate Light ($90) x2 *Jack Daniels ($210) x2 *Coca Cola ($0) x2 The hubs and I were waiting for our massages on the two occasions above. While waiting, we thought, why not have a beverage? Since we're both boring and predictable, we ordered the same items above, both times. All were fine. Prices above are in pesos. Pricing did seem higher than average, but you're on the beach, so I'm guessing this is priced for tourists. Upstairs is a great spot to get massages. Not a bad place too wait and grab a drink. REVIEW #3665

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Nice place. Great views. The massage place upstairs is great. High tourist prices though, so beware.

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Was a good Massage and food and Drinks are good. Will go back again soon hpefully back next summer.

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Great views, good menu and better availability to get in. Service was very good. Much cheaper than the Office.

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La Catrina - Great margaritas at La Catrina Restaurant & Bar

La Catrina

4.6(108 reviews)
0.2 km
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We made a reservation but it's closed. Wish they'd take it off Yelp so people wouldn't keep getting…read moreconfused.

4.5 stars!!! Thanks to Yelp, my boyfriend and I ventured to La Catrina for dinner. Thankfully, this…read moreplace is within walking distance of our hotel. We were warmly greeted by Miguel who let us pick our table. The ambiance is welcoming and warm with great views. We started with some beer and the Cadillac Margarita; the Margarita was presented beautifully and strongly poured. We also chose the Flaming cheese to start with as mentioned on the other Yelp reviews. We loved that and highly recommend it; the corn and chorizo were delicious! For our entrees we went with the Mexican Combo and the Surf n Turf. The Mexican Combo came with a Chicken Enchilada, Chile Relleno and Skirt Steak. The surf n turf had lobster tail, bacon-wrapped filet, mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables. My boyfriend mentioned that he wasn't too fond of how the filet was cooked, but thankfully I enjoyed it while he preferred my skirt steak. We ordered the Flan and Churros for dessert and they didn't disappoint. The Churros came with chocolates caramel and marshmallow dipping sauces. I loved the marshmallow and my boyfriend loved the caramel. We stayed for a few hours and enjoyed some more shots and beverages while watching the sunset. Miguel and his staff were wonderful and we thoroughly enjoyed our time at La Catrina. You should definitely make a stop here while in Cabo; the prices are more than reasonable and the service is exceptional!

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La Catrina - Great margaritas at La Catrina Restaurant & Bar

Great margaritas at La Catrina Restaurant & Bar

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La Lupita

La Lupita

4.6(320 reviews)
0.2 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.

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La Lupita - Tuna tacos on lettuce were incredible!!

Tuna tacos on lettuce were incredible!!

La Lupita - Tamarind mezcal martini

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Los Tres Gallos - Strip steak was fire 5/5

Los Tres Gallos

4.3(642 reviews)
1.1 km
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I'll tell you right now if you're anywhere near Cabo and you skip Los Tres Gallos, you messed up…read more This place sits right in downtown but once you walk inside boom beautiful courtyard, lights hanging everywhere, and a mariachi band that doesn't just play music... they attack your table with joy. I'm talking the kind of band that makes you want to order another margarita just so you can clap along like you suddenly grew up in Guadalajara. And the food? Real-deal Mexican classics mole, enchiladas, chile rellenos big flavors coming out of a kitchen that knows what it's doing. Now let's talk about the chips and salsa, because I didn't come here to play games. Some restaurants give you chips like they're doing you a favor three chips and a little salsa like it's a museum sample. Not here. These chips show up ready to party. Crunchy, warm, and the salsa hits you like, "Hola amigo, welcome to flavor." Add the incredible service and that mariachi band floating through the courtyard and suddenly dinner turns into a whole event. Honestly, this place was one of the highlights of my Cabo trip and my socks? Yeah... they're still somewhere on the floor from those chips and salsa.

Environment was nice up until the flies swarm your food and staff does nothing about it!…read more Happened on 2026-04-12 at 6pm, lovely evening, the restaurant has a nice environment and food came out quick. But that was the end of the positive things as a swarm of flies quickly came to eat the food. Trying to swat them away helped a bit but there was way too many of them. I eventually flagged a waiter down, and he shrugged at the flies. A minute later some candle flame thing came out saying that it will help with the flies but already that was too late as flies were all over the food and I lost my appetite at that point. It was disgusting. I just got up and left. Went to cashier to pay my bill. The cashier also shrugged at my fly incident, and I asked how much it was going to be. Full price. No consideration about bad operating environment and since they knew about the fly issue they didnt setup before food was served to control it better. Even after bringing it up again in detail, she shrugged again. No sorry or anything, just a brush off. Then to make it even worse she asked if I wanted to tip the service. I was in there for a few minutes, staff didnt help quickly or even pre-empt the fly issue, and I'm being asked to pay full price. Sorry but no thanks. How did this place get on the Michelin list? Service poor. Environment poor. Zero or negative star rating for me.

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Hacienda Cocina y Cantina - Crab tacos

Hacienda Cocina y Cantina

4.4(543 reviews)
0.5 km
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Wow!! Wow!! Wow!! An absolutely cannot miss when you're in Cabo place. EVERYTHING was well…read moreprepared and seasoned to perfection. The views are stunning and since we arrived on a cruise ship and were treated to views of our ship from the table. The restaurant is beautiful. Cannot do it justice by trying to describe how beautiful the restaurant and the property as a whole is. Suffice it to say . . . Stunning! Service was impeccable our servers Ohnel and Arturo did not miss a beat. This is definitely a cannot miss destination and will be my definite stop every time I return to Cabo I felt the prices were very fair especially for such a high end restaurant and the food was exceptionally fresh. From the fresh catch of the day to the Shrimp Diabla (Camarones Diabla. The sauce was decadent Now you must try the guac. They prepare it table side and not only is it a site the behold but the flavors are to die for This was my first time in Cabo and certainly will not be my last. Did a lot of research on local high end restaurants (The Office, Sunset Mona Lisa El Farallon) Tried this and one of the others which was great and will review shortly but to be honest. When you factor in location, ambiance food etc. I will have to give this the edge. It really made my trip to Cabo worth it and it is where we settled to dine for my birthday. I simply cannot believe it took me so long to visit Cabo I have done it a disservice as I frequent the Eastern side of Mexico but now I know I have already booked my return trip And to my Mexican Familia at Hacienda Cocina: Gracias por hacer que nuestra visita fuera tan memorable. Todos se esmeraron al maximo oara hacer que la visita fuera fantastica . Nos vemos pronto!

We stayed at Hacienda for my bachelorette party and couldn't recommend the resort enough!!!!…read moreHowever, we were all by the pool one day, some girls didn't want to leave/some didn't feel well/some were hungry so we grabbed a quick bite to eat at the restaurant within Hacienda for lunch. Wow! Wow! Wow! First of all the ambiance is so fun, beautiful views of the beach! The service was quick, the waiters were so funny and nice! Our waiter brought us free chips/dips and smoothies! The street tacos I had were awesome. Keep in mind though it is a little pricey given the convenience factor but we loved it!

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

Roasted Grill & Bar

4.7(791 reviews)
0.3 km
$$$

The steak hits different here in Cabo compared to Southern California‍ The ambiance, the…read moreappetizers, the entrées, and dessert were all amazing. The waitor was attentive and he brought out complimentary dessert for the table following our meal. You've got a tree growing in the middle of the restaurant, are there going to be some bugs in an open air restaurant, hell yes there is. But who cares, you're in Cabo on vacation, and you just took a scorpion shot at the cantina next door. 10/10 Recommend!

Roasted Grill & Bar was an absolute highlight of our recent trip to Cabo! We planned one evening…read moreout for dinner and landed on Roasted in downtown Cabo, and we hit the jackpot! The evening we dined here it was raining, and while that is normally not significant, Roasted is partially open-air with the middle of the restaurant having no cover, so the rain was pouring in and effectively closed 60% of the place. When we arrived, the hostess and owner were apologetic and offered to rebook us, but we aren't quitters and a little rain does hurt us...but they also had a table near the entrance that was covered, so we decided to take it and enjoy our evening. Best decision ever! We started our evening off with a few cocktails paired with shrimp ceviche, queso fundido with chorizo, guacamole and an assortment of salsas. Once we ate through all this goodness, we tossed in our main courses of short rib, octopus, imperial shrimp and tampequena's. Finally we rounded out our meal with a few desserts consisting of cheesecake, chocolate flan and key lime pie! Everything was cooked to perfection, plated beautifully and absolutely delectable from first to last bite! The tampequena was my order and consisted of flank steak sided with a chile relleno and quesadilla...all of my favorite things as one meal? Sign me up! The desserts were delightful with all of us non-flan people being converted after trying the chocolate flan! Ownership put the desserts and a round of tequila shots on the house due to rain, which is more than they had to do. We were beyond thankful and appreciative. Service was phenomenal as well. Our server, the hostess, owner and food runners were all engaged, friendly and helpful. The space itself is absolutely gorgeous! The lit tree in the middle of the restaurant is a centerpiece and a perfect anchor to the decor and vibe. Overall, Roasted was one of the best dining experiences we have had in a long time, and definitely the best one we had while in Cabo. Do yourself a favor and come here! We definitely know we will be back!

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Open kitchen inside

Roasted Grill & Bar - Camarones ajo

Camarones ajo

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Dinner for 2 with Flys

The Sand Bar - mexican - Updated May 2026

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