Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Baja California Sur

OpenTable

Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Baja California Sur? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Carbón Cabrón

4.9

4.9 (589)

MXN500 and over

Grill

San José del Cabo

About the restaurant

A one of a kind journey trough the culinary soul of Baja Sur. From the hand of Chef Poncho Cadena we travel across the inmense and complex flavors of Los Cabos. What are you waiting for, come sit here with us... by the fire.

Top review

Shazia

Dined 1 day ago

Everything was so beautiful! So grateful for an amazing experience. From food to service to ambience

Kahal

4.9

4.9 (41)

MXN500 and over

Seafood

El Pescadero

About the restaurant

Our signature oceanfront restaurant. Featuring fresh-caught seafood, raw bar, fine wines, and craft cocktails infused with hand-picked herbs and house-made essences. All rendered from an open kitchen with magnificent views of the Pacific.

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Ami

Dined on 30 Nov 2024

Beautiful atmosphere and delicious food! Sit in one of the sunken booths that has the Fireplace. Perfección!

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Experience

New Year's Eve Bubbles Night

NEMI

4.9

4.9 (128)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

La Paz

About the restaurant

Restaurante de cocina Mexicana contemporánea por el chef Alejandro Villagomez.
Nuestro menú cambia constantemente y nos esforzamos con utilizar los mejores productos disponibles locales y de todo México.
Nuestra lista de vinos esta diseñada por nuestro Gerente General Andres Sanchez, cuenta, en su mayor parte vinos nacionales únicos y que se enlazan excelentemente con nuestra propuesta Gastronomica.
Contamos con una lista de cocteles únicos y que complementan toda la experiencia en Nemi.
Nemi ha sido nombrado durante los años 2021 y 2022 entre los mejores restaurantes de México por la guía de Culinaria Mexicana.
En el año 2021 el chef Villagomez fue considerado entre los mejores chefs de Mexico por Food & Wine.

Top review

Dined 2 days ago

Really lovely experience: creative food, great service, and interesting local wine list.

Loretta Restaurant Pedregal

4.9

4.9 (66)

MXN500 and over

International

Cabo San Lucas

About the restaurant

Signature cuisine, where our international cuisine merges with asian influences

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VickiVIP

Dined on 3 Dec 2024

Beautiful view. Service is over the top. Food unique and so so good!! English and spanish spoken. Good wine list and cocktails!

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Experience

NEW YEAR EVE

Farol 16 food & wine to share

4.9

4.9 (57)

MXN500 and over

International

Cabo San Lucas

About the restaurant

Farol16, more than a restaurant, is a refuge where cuisine, elegance, and wellbeing merge. Aiming to "make simply delicious food," inspired by memorable moments and travels. In San Lucas's heart, Farol elevates service into a unique passion experience. Share our story…

Farol16, más que un restaurante, es un refugio donde cocina, elegancia y bienestar se fusionan. Buscamos "hacer comida simplemente rica", inspirados en momentos y viajes memorables. En el corazón de San Lucas, Farol eleva el servicio a una experiencia única de pasión. Comparte nuestra historia…

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ray

Dined 2 days ago

The food was delicious. We did the tasting menu and loved everything. The mushroom bisque were amazing as was the miso fish. The chef would come out to explain what we were being served and to see if we enjoyed our food.

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Experience

Cena de Año Nuevo

Don Sanchez

4.8

4.8 (545)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

San José del Cabo

About the restaurant

Experience contemporary Mexican cuisine at Don Sanchez restaurant, part of Ediths Group in Los Cabos. Led by Chef Edgar Román, our kitchen crafts an unforgettable Mexican fine dining experience with a fervent commitment to the sustainability of the sea. Each dish is thoughtfully curated to showcase the freshest seasonal ingredients, harmonizing perfectly with a curated wine selection and premium agave spirits.
Honored with the 2023 Five Star Diamond Award and recognized among Culinaria Mexicana's top 250 restaurants in 2024, we offer award-winning culinary and service. Visit us at Blvd. Mijares 27, San José del Cabo, for an unforgettable journey through Mexico's vibrant flavors.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined today

From the amuse-bouche to dessert, fabulous in every bite. The wait staff was attentive and informative. Pork shank and brisket were phenomenal. While I didn’t eat it, my family raved about the octopus ceviche. 100% would return.

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Experience

Año Nuevo en Don Sánchez

LIMO Heritage Kitchen at Suelo Sur

4.8

4.8 (44)

MXN310 to MXN500

Farm-to-table

San José del Cabo

About the restaurant

Led by Chef Guillermo J. Gómez, LIMO Heritage Kitchen in the heart of San José del Cabo offers an exceptional open-air, farm-to-table dining experience. Our menu celebrates authentic Baja California cuisine, using sustainable, locally sourced ingredients from the San José basin. Inspired by generations of culinary traditions, we focus on fire-cooking methods from Mexican vaqueros and Argentine gauchos. Each dish showcases the natural flavors of Baja, from foraged herbs to fire-roasted meats and vegetables. LIMO honors the earth’s purest elements, delivering a unique and unforgettable taste of the land through open-fire cooking. Discover one of the best restaurants in Baja California Sur, where sustainability and authentic dining come together.

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StephenVIP

Dined 6 days ago

A truly amazing meal. Beautiful venue, very attentive service and absolutely delicious food. Loved everything about our meal. Highly recommend it

Lumbre

4.7

4.7 (499)

MXN500 and over

Seafood

San José del Cabo

About the restaurant

Lumbre is a tribute to the abundance of Baja Sur. In the kitchen the main component is the product of its land and seas; the most powerful tool is firewood; and global techniques are the perfect complement to enhance its flavor, providing balance and personality. We work with local fishermen, ranchers, and farmer friends to find the best existing products.
NEAT, our Lounge Bar upstairs has the most exciting and cosmopolitan vibe in town for a great night of drinks and chill.The atmosphere separates and transmits a different vibe to the dining area. Chillout and Live Music on Sundays, signature mixology and a special finger food menu to accompany the moment and a pleasant chat.

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Raul

Dined 6 days ago

Another level chef and foot experience. Pork belly baos, and the ney york its a must have

Quemadero

4.7

4.7 (92)

MXN310 to MXN500

Global, International

La Paz

About the restaurant

Quemadero is a gastronomic experience that brings together premium products from Baja California—from land and sea—with fire and raw techniques and signature mixology in front of the Sea of Cortez.

Connected by a musical thread—restaurant and bar—they create multiple spaces for celebration, proposing fire as a link between man and La Baja.

Top review

Mark

Dined 1 day ago

A really great night with every dish providing something truly special. Each ingredient, each side was clearly well thought through to bring out the best in every item.

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Cocina de Autor at Grand Velas Cabos

4.5

4.5 (23)

MXN500 and over

Creative Western

Cabo San Lucas

About the restaurant

Cocina de Autor offers a dining experience. More than a restaurant, it is a Grand Velas concept, with gastronomy led by Two-Michelin-Star Chef Sidney Schutte of the Netherlands. A culinary tour that reflects the culture and life on the peninsula, Cocina de Autor features multi-course tasting menus highlighting fresh produce, fine meats and local products found during Sidney’s foraging adventures throughout the region.
Guests are invited to begin the experience at the Autor Bar, which is an experience in and of itself. Enjoy the stunning design and a range of cocktails created using fresh ingredients.

AGE GROUP
18+ only.

ATTIRE
Elegant-Casual. For men: collared shirt, trousers and closed footwear. For women: dresses, skirts, or evening trousers. Beach sandals, tank tops and shorts are not permitted.

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CharlesVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Tough to rate this. The restaurant is beautiful and the service is great. The food is very good and there is a wine course but they just cannot create an affordable and interesting wine course in Mexico. So for $140 there is a Moet Chandon and then 7 interesting but generally unimpressive Mexican wines. The welcome cocktail and the scallop dish blew us away but otherwise we left a little underwhelmed.

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