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Simaruba, San José del Cabo, BCS

Simaruba

4.5
4.5
88 Reviews
MXN310 to MXN500
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Romantic
Simaruba Mexican Bistro is the only rooftop bar-lounge located in the heart of San José del Cabo's Historic Center. We offer an unparalleled experience with breathtaking sunset views and the iconic Simaruba tree, which stands proudly at the center of our terrace.

At Simaruba, we blend the creativity of an award-winning cocktail bar—recognized as the Best Bar in Los Cabos and part of Mexico's Top 100—with a culinary proposal that celebrates local flavors. Our cuisine, inspired by the rich traditions of Baja California and Mexico, creates a unique fusion that pairs perfectly with our premium wines, cocktails, and spirits.

Experience the magic of Simaruba, a space designed to provide an unforgettable experience in a sophisticated and welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for those who love sunsets, signature mixology, and exceptional gastronomy.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    MXN310 to MXN500
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–01:00
  • Phone number
    624 241 9996
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    San José del Cabo
  • Cross Street
    Mijares Boulevard & Coronado Street, entrance by the stairs in the plaz
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

Experiences

  • Dive into the Heart of Mexico: Mezcal Tasting

    MXN 1,000.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Uncover the rich heritage of Mexico with our exclusive mezcal tasting experience at Simaruba. Journey through the fascinating history and intricate process of mezcal production as our expert guides you through a selection of the finest artisanal and rare mezcals from the region. This unforgettable experience includes four exquisite mezcal tastings paired perfectly with two mouth-watering tacos, offering a true taste of Mexican tradition. Join us for an experience of culture, flavor, and discovery for just 1'000 pesos per person.
    Dive into the Heart of Mexico: Mezcal Tasting photo

Offers

  • Lunch Menu Simaruba

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Discover and Enjoy our exclusive Lunch Menu at Simaruba : a culinary experience with the Flavors of Baja California and Mexican Cuisine, crafted with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. 👉 2 courses for just 350 pesos 👉 3 courses for 450 pesos Book your table now on OpenTable and turn your lunch into an unforgettable experience!

    Lunch Menu Simaruba photo

What 88 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San José del Cabo

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • San José del Cabo

    Great for creative cocktails

  • San José del Cabo

    Great for live music

  • San José del Cabo

    Great for fine wines

  • San José del Cabo

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Simaruba offers an eclectic dining experience with "great food" and a "wonderful atmosphere." The saxophonist adds a charming touch, enhancing the ambiance. Patrons rave about the "exceptional value" and standout dishes like steak tacos and shrimp. Despite occasional service hiccups, many are eager to return for the "impeccable" service and "beautiful" setting.

88 Reviews
  1. ANDRE

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and music playing in the background (could dance if desired!-)

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  2. Carlos

    Baja California

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dining experience at this beautiful rooftop restaurant in Cabo! The ambiance is perfect, with live music adding to the relaxed yet lively atmosphere. So far, this place has served us the best food in Cabo! The portions were generous, and the prices were incredibly affordable for the quality. We enjoyed the corn esquites, the Beetroot Salad, Salmon, and the Mexican Risotto with seafood — each dish was bursting with flavor. As for drinks, the cocktails were absolutely outstanding! The Simaruba Pina Colada style drink with daquiri Foam is a must-try – it’s honestly one of the best I’ve had in a long time. We’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend this spot for anyone visiting Cabo!

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  3. Aaron

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I would visit again. Great taco appetizers and sides.
    SimarubaResponded on 7 February 2025
    Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our taco and appetizers. We'd love to welcome you back soon for another great experience!

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  4. Jose Luis

    VIP

    San Francisco

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic experience, food was delicious. Tried a few different things and all were great
    SimarubaResponded on 4 February 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience and enjoyed our food. It's great to know that everything you tried met your expectations. We hope to welcome you back soon !

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  5. Steve

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eclectic food with great service and vibe. Food and drinks were great and the sax playing was wonderful
    SimarubaResponded on 3 February 2025
    Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food, drinks, and the sax performance. It’s wonderful to hear that the service and vibe made your experience even better. We hope to see you again soon for another great time!

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  6. Rene

    Richmond

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    GREAT food, exceptional value for the cost. Had the steak tacos as my main and they were very tastey.
    SimarubaResponded on 3 February 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the steak tacos and felt that our food offered great value. We take pride in providing delicious meals at an excellent price, and it’s great to know we hit the mark for you. We hope to see you again soon!

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  7. Elizabeth

    Morocco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My waiter changed so that I could get more help understanding the menu, etc-language! So my experience was fabulous. I was taken care and treated with respect and care. The fish tacos were excellent.
    SimarubaResponded on 3 February 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a fabulous experience and that our team was able to provide you with the assistance you needed. It’s also great to know you enjoyed the fish tacos! We truly value providing attentive service, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  8. Kelly

    VIP

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our new favorite place in San Jose, the music and atmosphere are outstanding. The food is delicious...last week we had a flawless experience, this experience sadly not but we believe in this restaurant and are taking a big group again this week based the excellent manager's (Eduord) comments. We understand it is hard to find, keep and train good staff, our server was charming and tried very hard...I am sure they will get it right! Give this cool restaurant with great food a chance.
    SimarubaResponded on 3 February 2025
    Thank you so much for your honest and constructive feedback! We’re delighted to hear that we’ve become your new favorite spot in San Jose and that you enjoyed the atmosphere, music, and food. We truly appreciate your understanding, and we're grateful for your continued support. We’re also glad to know that Edouard’s assistance was helpful, and we’ll make sure to work on the points you mentioned to ensure a flawless experience next time. We look forward to welcoming you and your group again this week!

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  9. Jonathan

    Las Vegas

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall really good restaurant. Service staff were very friendly and attentive, and the food was really nicely presented and delicious. Signature cocktails were impressive and well executed, but anything not off their cocktail menu (mojitos and regular margaritas) were a miss. The restaurant is very nice, with a chic decor, and some live saxophone to highten the ambiance. Unfortunately, it's open air and it was quite windy outside. They didn't have anything to block wind nor did they have sufficient heaters running to keep it manageable. They did offer blankets, but as the night went on it became quite chilly making for a less than ideal dining experience. To put in perspective, we didn't even want dessert or coffee after eating, we just wanted to pay and get out. The service was also quite slow (maybe they didn't have enough staff due to low season and fact it was Tuesday night). A polarizing experience, but if it's a warm and not so windy evening, I would go back.
    SimarubaResponded on 3 February 2025
    Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback with us! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the friendly service, delicious food, and our signature cocktails. It’s great to know that the ambiance and live saxophone added to your experience as well. We do apologize for the discomfort caused by the wind and the temperature, and we completely understand how that impacted your overall dining experience. We’re actively looking into ways to improve comfort in our open-air seating areas, especially during cooler or windy nights. We also appreciate your patience with the slower service, and we’ll work on ensuring that we’re fully staffed and responsive during all days of the week. We hope you’ll give us another chance on a warmer, calmer evening, and we’d love to have you back soon.

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  10. Sarah

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Delicious, great atmosphere and good value!
    SimarubaResponded on 3 February 2025
    Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and value. We can’t wait to have you back again soon!

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FAQs

Simaruba is rated 4.5 stars by 88 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Simaruba

Plaza Atrium,150 Boulevard Mijares esquina calle Coronado, San José del Cabo, BCS 23400

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Mijares Boulevard & Coronado Street, entrance by the stairs in the plaz
  • Area
    San José del Cabo
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–01:00
  • Price
    MXN310 to MXN500
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine
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