Cabo San Lucas Restaurants - Reviews and Dining Guide
Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Caliente Casino Real
In the heart of downtown Cabo San Lucas on Marina Boulevard sits Caliente Casino Real, the largest sports bar in the area. With forty-three television monitors and fourteen satellite systems, this is the place to be if you want to relax in a casual atmosphere and watch any sporting event on any major network. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, Caliente is a fun place to go with your family and friends to enjoy cocktails, food and your favorite teams! If sports coverage is not entertainment enough, there is a game room filled with pool tables, dartboards, backgammon, 3-D golf and enough electronic games to keep you, or your children, entertained for hours. One of the great assets of this restaurant is that the staff is friendly and the service prompt. Excellent appetizers, classic Mexican dishes, specialties from the sea, juicy steaks—Caliente Casino Real offers a wide variety of food to suit your mood, at great reasonable prices. Sit and dine in air-conditioned rooms or on the open-air patio where you can enjoy the pulse of the city. And don’t forget to try Lupes’ homemade barbecue ribs while you are enjoying Caliente’s downtown atmosphere! Telephone: 143-1934

Calima Restaurant
A new addition to the dining scene in Cabo San Lucas is Calima Restaurant, located above the pool deck within the Playa Grande Resort. Calima was originally situated on the lobby level at Playa Grande, however, the Brigantine Restaurant now occupies that location. Calima Restaurant offers casual dining overlooking the pool area and the Pacific Ocean and features fresh sea-food selections well prepared and presented. You can choose to relax under large umbrellas while sipping on your favorite cocktail or dine under the open air pergola. Enjoy a tasty appetizer like Fried Squid with a sweet and sour sauce or an entrée of Seafood Stuffed Fish Fillet wrapped in bacon. The Fish Fillet, Culichi style, is delicious with a tasty Poblano chile and cream sauce topped with shredded Monterey Jack cheese. And for the true seafood connoisseur, the Sushi Bar at Calima has a wonderful variety of your favorite sushi or sashimi, all very fresh and tasty. Open daily 10:00 am to 8:00 pm serving lunch and early dinner. Tele-phone: 143-7575, ext. 3306.

Casa del Mar Restaurant
Casa del Mar Golf Resort and Spa located at Km. 19.5 in the Corridor, is part of the expansive Cabo Real resort complex. The dining room complements the high standard of Cabo Real with breathtaking views of the lush landscaping and the serenity of the desert and the Sea of Cortés. Whether you choose to dine inside or on the terrace, you will find the setting at the restaurant quite romantic. The menu features continental seafood cuisine with a special Mexican flair. To start off your evening try one of the many exquisite appetizers such as the Mussels with Cilantro and White Wine, or for lobster lovers who want something unique try the Lobster Crepes with Poblano Sauce. This is just a prelude to a variety of dishes available for your main course. Chilean Chef, Patricio Pizarro, suggests the Spaghetti a la Vodka, a blend of pomodoro (tomato) sauce with vodka and seafood. Grilled Sea Bass stuffed with seafood or their succulent lobster and shrimp dishes will satisfy every seafood lover. If seafood is not your thing, try the delicious Rack of Lamb or the Filete de Res al Merlot, both cooked to perfection. The restaurant at Casa del Mar also offers a casual poolside menu of seafood cocktails, salads, tacos, hamburgers, and a variety of sandwiches. Open daily from 7:00 am to 11:00 am and again from 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm. Telephone: 144-0030.

Casa Rafael’s Restaurant
On the hilltop above Médano Beach sits Casa Rafael’s. As you enter, the beautiful murals adorning the walls and ceilings, as well as the colorful 2,500-gallon aquarium, will titillate your senses. This is a complete dining experience so allow yourself time to enjoy it. Owner and Chef, Rafael Arraut, will start your evening with a gauntlet of delectable hors d’oeuvres from Malaysian Chili to fresh Smoked Dorado Paté, however, one mustn’t overlook their great soups and salads. The house specialty is the delicious Lobster Medallions in oriental black bean sauce yet everything on the menu is a specialty. Beef lovers will enjoy the Black Angus, the only beef served at Casa Rafael’s. The wine list is extensive and the bar offers nearly every conceivable option for the most discerning tastes. Casa Rafael’s is known for its unequaled service and professional staff. The music at the piano bar along with a Cuban cigar is a fitting way to complete your evening. Banquet facilities are available for special occasions. Reservations are nec-essary. Dinner begins at 6:00 pm. Tele-phone: 143-0739

Cosmic Oyster Bar
Located next to La Noria Restaurant at the Hotel Hacienda Beach Resort on Medano Beach in Cabo San Lucas, The Cosmic Oyster Bar is a great place to start your evening. This bar is a collage of color with the ocean as its theme. An array of game fish are painted on walls that are coated with a brilliant Caribbean blue. This is a great place to enjoy your favorite sporting event on the big screen television, shoot a game of pool on a unique pool table or just sit on the patio and enjoy the sun. Cocktails of all varieties are at your beck and call and the jumbo margaritas will have you hooked. As the name implies, the Cosmic Oyster Bar offers a variety of seafood appetizers starting with the delectable Blue Point Oysters, and running the gambit from Mixed Teriyaki Brochettes with tuna, Filet Mignon, Chicken and Shrimp, or Smoked Tuna Paté with sesame toast. Chef Albino Aguirre oversees all with a deft touch. For a unique experience, the Cosmic Oyster Bar is hard to beat. Open 7:00 am to 11:00 pm. Telephone: 143-0122, ext. 2107.

Cabo San Lucas Information Source - Los Cabos Guide. Directory and travel guide to Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo and Los Cabos areas of Baja California Sur, Mexico. Activities, articles, beaches, fishing, general information, golf, hotels, maps, real estate, rentals, resorts, restaurants, services, shopping, vacation discounts, villas and more. www.loscabosguide.com