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Best Seafood Restaurants in Cabo San Lucas
With the Pacific on one side and the Sea of Cortez on the other, Cabo's seafood is as fresh as it gets. These spots range from white-tablecloth restaurants to no-frills beachside shacks—all serving the day's best catch.
Seafood FAQs
What seafood is freshest in Cabo?
Catch of the day varies but typically includes mahi-mahi, yellowtail, red snapper, and shrimp. Lobster season runs October through March. Ask your server what was caught that morning. Seafood restaurants →
Where can I eat my fresh-caught fish?
Several restaurants offer 'cook your catch' service where they'll prepare fish you caught that day. Popular options include Baja Cantina and Puerto Madero. Call ahead to confirm.
Is the seafood sustainable in Cabo?
Many restaurants now prioritize sustainable fishing practices. Look for MSC certification or ask about sourcing. Avoid endangered species like bluefin tuna and certain shark varieties.
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Taco Spots
You can't leave Cabo without eating tacos from a street stand.
Marina Restaurants
The marina is Cabo's social hub, where fishing boats unload the day's catch and mega-yachts moor alongside family cruisers.
Fine Dining Restaurants
When you're ready to splurge, Cabo delivers.
Sunset Restaurants
There's nothing quite like watching the sun sink into the Sea of Cortez while sipping a cold drink.
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