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Vela

4.2 (73 reviews)
Closed • 6:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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Deborah N.

The food was great at the start of my meal but progressed down from there! First the good, I started with a non-alcoholic berry drink for Dry January. It was good but a bit too sweet for me! I ordered the pear salad and it was wonderful and very unique it had some frozen cream in the middle, not ice cream I don't think but something frozen, it was very different! I then ordered the burrata tortellini that's where they failed, it was hard, not al dente hard but truly undercooked in my opinion! They had a three bread choice, I selected the sourdough and the ciabatta, by far the ciabatta was the best, it was fresh and soft! The pasta is supposed to be made fresh in house daily but I feel like mine was not. Just my opinion! They did give a complimentary chocolate truffle at the end of the meal! Oh but the service was quick and very attentive. The ambiance was very nice too as it was poolside with little lanterns in the pool lite up!

Diana Z.

The service was 10/10. The staff is friendly and attentive. The food was yummy & I enjoyed the view. It was relaxing.

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Annie K.

Omg this place not only has the ambience but very flavorful and well cooked food and wonderful service to match. We made a reservation easy on OpenTable. Got a nice seat right by the pool and infront of the live band. The arugula salad was so beautiful and fresh and loved it was not drenched in sauce. Beautiful like art as well. They have a nice sommelier who helped me pick out a pinor noir from new zealand. It was so refreshing and good!! Ordered the totoaba fish bc i saw another reviewer rave about it. It was veryyy good. It is a local fish, light, soft with good flavor. Buttery and citrusy. The shrimp ravioli was bomb as well. Ordered with "less cheese" and there was like no cheese and it was so flavorful and good. The shrimp was delicious. This place exceeded my expectations and guess what we got complimentary currant truffle at the end!! Def recommend to try out.

Baked Oysters
Renelle W.

One word...delicioso!!! Located poolside at the Hilton Los Cabo's hotel, this is a "must try" restaurant. The service was impeccable! Our server Gregorio was nothing short of amazing. He was attentive to our needs and made our night a touch more special. The food is probably the best at the resort. The shrimp ravioli was actually stuffed with chunks of shrimp. I didn't have to guess what I was eating. It was also flavorful. I would not suggest it for a large eater. The short rib rigatoni was very savory dish and a better option for someone who has a larger appetite. The oysters were good but not $30US good. There is a bread tray on rotation was a nice addition to the meal. This is a very romantic or intimate restaurant. Perfect for a date!

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Taylor E.

Services is excellent. There were so many items I wanted on the menu we ate there two nights in a row for dinner. Heaters outdoor make it nice if it's a bit chilly. Ambiance is great. Wouldn't recommend casual or pool attire.

Table decor
Bianca C.

If you want an unforgettable experience spend the money and book the "dinner on the beach." ITS WORTH EVERY PENNY! The table design, candle decor, the sounds of the waves, and being able to watch the sunset that then turned into moon light was the perfect way to celebrate our 1 year anniversary. You get to choose your options from a gorgeously designed menu with flavors and combinations you can't get just anywhere. Our server Martin, perfectly coursed out our choices. Martin was such a pleasure to have as our waiter for the evening. Martin is a very kind soul that went over and beyond to ensure we had the best evening. Thank you Martin for taking such amazing care of us. Thank you to our host Rosario for walking us down to our table and greeting us farewell as we left. This was a perfect night!

Grilled octopus (bottom left); Salumi (top); Scallops (right)
Alexandra H.

Really great time! Ordered 3 appetizers to share as our (2 person) dinner meal and it was the perfect amount of food. We even had tons leftover. Our server and server assistant were extremely kind, knowledgeable, and attentive. They explained everything and even brought out a special birthday dessert for my partner's birthday! Incredible view of the ocean and infinity pool. Would love to go back in the future!

Panna cotto
Robin S.

Food and drinks were delicious. Variety of breads to choice from at the beginning of your meal. Service was impeccable. Yummy

My favorite travel dinner experience! Especially because of our amazing server, Diego! I've been back to Hilton Los Cabos two years in a row now and try to eat at Vela as many nights as possible. The food is absolutely exceptional - I especially love the totoaba! Diego always makes the evening so personalized and memorable with special touches and extra treats. So grateful to know him and can't wait to continue coming back often!

Shrimp scampi ravioli
Gina L.

Great experience. The food was delicious, Vela has the best service on property, and the prices were very fair compared to the other restaurants on property.

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This is our second time to come here when we are on vacation. Ambience, service and entrees are always exceptional. Can't wait to come back!

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Flavorless pasta, lamb overcooked by at least double, and horrific service. Only redeeming quality is the view.

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Lugareño Cocina - From the courtyard.

Lugareño Cocina

4.6(91 reviews)
8.9 km
•$$$

Tried to go there based on the Yelp reviews, but it's closed. Disappointed that it was still on…read moreYelp. Please change their hours to CLOSED.

The best fermented pineapple juice I have ever had. Well, actually, the only fermented pineapple…read morejuice I have ever had. Courtyard dining at its best, every direction you look is art. My girlfriends and I ordered four Mexican breakfast in different forms but they are just very clever ways of making tacos into breakfast items. I have recently remet up with my girlfriends who gushed about our breakfast expedition at this place. Everything was wonderful but the most pronounced characteristic about this breakfast menu is how something so simple can taste this good. The concept is easy to replicate - taco with bacon and eggs make is breakfast and not lunch but the execution is difficult to pull it off at home because you can't get the ingredients as good as here, plus the avocado is way better Mexico. I took lots of photos about the food but I could not take the ceviche or taco home. So I finally tried to replicate the breakfast taco recently at a friend's house and it was a total winner. Imitation is the best form of flattery. This restaurant is slightly out of the way but it is worth the short walk. On the way to the restaurant, we also found great massage place and a supermarket where I picked up some Kinder eggs for friends' children back in San Francisco. Four brunches, four drinks, several appetizers and two desserts set us back $75 for the four of us. What a steal! No wonder it took me weeks before I feel justified to eat out back at home again.

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Al Pairo

Al Pairo

4.3(12 reviews)
1.9 km

It's my birthday week, and since we're staying at Solaz, we saved this Michelin restaurant for my…read morebirthday dinner. It ended up being the perfect choice. Not only was the food excellent, but our server, Sergio, gave us a mini masterclass on tequila, mezcal, and yes--even Jose Cuervo. It made the whole experience that much richer. We started with two cocktails: La Rubarosa and La Damiana. The Rubarosa was surprisingly smooth and light - one of those drinks you don't expect to enjoy as much as you do. For starters, we ordered the bluefin tostada and the roasted beet salad. The corn tortilla on the tostada was honestly the tastiest I've ever had. Perfect texture, perfect flavor. For our mains, we chose the bean tamale and the seafood rice. The tamale came with an exceptional mole - truly the star of the plate. The tamale itself was fine, but the mole absolutely stole the show. Did you know that true mole has over 40 ingredients? The seafood rice was flavorful, masterfully prepared, and a generous portion. For dessert, we ordered the horchata ice cream, which was lovely. But the real surprise was the tres leches cake they brought out for my birthday. I was already stuffed, but I still managed to eat half and took the rest back to the room. Would we return? Absolutely - especially if we're back in the area. And if we had to pick just one restaurant at Solaz, this would be our top choice.

We stayed at the Solaz hotel for a wedding in June and we did some research on the restaurants. We…read moremade dinner reservations at Al Pairo for one of the evenings. It's right next to the lobby when you arrive. Has a nice open concept and you can either sit inside or outside, we opted for outside with a beautiful view of the water. The service is great, we started with oysters, soft shell crab tacos, and we each all got a dish. The octopus, I got the green mole, fish, and steak with mole. One of my friends got the sangria and it was refreshing. At the end they give you some various candies. I wouldn't say it's too pricey but overall it was a decent meal and good to have to not leave property.

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Toro Cabo

Toro Cabo

4.2(247 reviews)
12.5 km
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First time was a ten…read more Something was not happening The second time coming Who knows no lettuce for salad etc etc Maybe this year coming it will be fantastic again

What are an amazing restaurant this is! From the moment you walk up, you know you have entered a…read morespecial place. The entrance is grand with a long stairway leading you to the front door. Once you get to the front door you are greeted by the hostess where you walk through a short hallway to the main bar area that is surrounded by shelves filled with pottery. The interiors are stunning!! We were seated in their outdoor patio area, which is absolutely beautiful. This area has a cozy fire pit area for lounging and hanging out with friends and is surrounded by small tables for romantic dinners or larger tables for groups. Either way it is romantic and the backdrop is a spectacular fountain with 3 whale tails as sculptures! The music is clubby and fun! Tonight our sever was Thomas and he was so good! He greeted us shortly after we sat down and got our drink orders. . He also told us at this point all the specials for the night. He gave us time to think over our choices and came back with the cocktails to get our orders. Then he coursed out everything perfectly. We started with tonights special of Toro and added Hamachi off the menu. Those were spectacular not only in presentation but taste! and the fish extremely fresh! Three of the four of us had a shrimp and crab enchiladas, all the other had the grilled chicken. All the portions were perfect and very flavorful! Overall, everything about this restaurant was spectacular including the two cats that wander through the restaurant. They only come over if you invite them, and they are adorable. I'm not sure if they're there all the time but they were there tonight.

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