Cabo San Lucas

If the reservation gods are smiling down on you, snagging a table at El Farallon can mean front row seats to a mind-blowingly spectacular sunset, followed by some of the best stargazing in the world. — goop

An upscale Cabo favorite offering friendly service and mesquite-grilled steaks and seafood in a romantic space that’s ideal for special occasions. — Gayot

Gloria and Patrick Greene's Flora's Field Kitchen is an alfresco dining experience that exemplifies farm to table. — Fodor's

Nick-San still serves impeccably fresh, imaginative concoctions with tuna, wahoo, octopus, eel and whatever species arrives fresh daily. — Frommer's

A romantic courtyard shaded by fruit trees, classic rancheras (Mexican folk music), and traditional preparations of regional Mexican specialty dishes are the hallmarks at Los Tres Gallos. — Fodor's

A hot spot for surfers, supermodels, and the generally hip, Bar La Esquina, a Mexican–Mediterranean restaurant inside the Bahia Hotel, is more than just a pretty face. — Concierge

Chef-owner Loic Tenoux experiments with his ingredients, calling his approach "Euro-Mexican Bistro." He serves catch-of-the-day with ginger lemongrass salsa, grills vegetables and steak. — Fodor's

Romance is assured as you watch the sun set behind Cabo's landmark rock arch from a table perched on a hillside rock ledge over the sea. — Frommer's

Using daily market ingredients and focusing on simple seafood and lush presentation, Cerda reinterprets classics like tortilla soup, here made with seafood, and presents inventive dishes — Fodor's

Pitahayas sits gracefully above the beach, overlooking the waves crashing on the rocks below. — Gayot

This popular Italian restaurant, right in the center of San José on the town's zócalo (square), is known for authentic and affordable Italian fare. — Fodor's

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The outdoor-garden setting of Las Guacamayas is a bit kitschy, with trees sprouting up from the floor, and Christmas lights strung from branch to branch. — Fodor's

Shrimp comes prepared in a dozen incarnations, including with garlic and grilled Baja-style. The fish stuffed with seafood and a (rich) cheese sauce may be ordered empanizada (breaded and fried). — Gayot

One of Cabo San Lucas' top restaurants is in a cobalt-blue adobe building painted with murals. — Fodor's

This is casual dining at its best: a beachfront joint with tables right in the sand. — Travel + Leisure

Chef Enrique Olvera may just be the biggest name in Mexican cuisine, which means that his new coastal restaurant at the Cape Hotel is a must-hit for any foodie. — goop

Locals swear by the fried, cilantro-studded local cheese and the beef tenderloin with huitlacoche at this pleasant outdoor restaurant — Fodor's

A former sugarcane mill dating back to 1888, this quaint restaurant is surrounded by farmland that provides organic fruits and vegetables to many of Cabo’s top eateries. — Fodor's

Located in San José del Cabo’s historic district is the Baja Brewing Company, which kicked off an artisanal craft beer craze here back in 2007. — Travel + Leisure