Loreto
Owned by a Mexican-Irish couple (ask how they met; now there's a story!), this restaurant and microbrewery has cuisine that is fittingly diverse, ranging…
Must-see restaurants in Baja California
Ruta del Vino & Valle de Guadalupe
Come here for a laid-back lunch with Spanish flair. A few picnic tables are shaded under umbrellas on a brick patio between rosemary bushes. Tapas include…
Ensenada
Paper streamers, murals, painted tables and sherbert-colored furniture give a festive atmosphere to enjoying great enchiladas, quesadillas, burritos, agua…
Todos Santos
Check out the stunning desert garden at the back of this popular restaurant with its alta cocina menu of creatively prepared traditional dishes like caldo…
Mulegé
In the mood for seafood? Then it is well worth the 10km drive southwest of town to this lovely beachside restaurant where you can dine on a succulent…
Ensenada
Creamy risottos, pasta and fresh seafood are a draw here, but it's the setting under the trees on a deck with lights strung up above that make it taste…
Ensenada
Right on the marina, this place looks like a hole in the wall but on closer inspection you'll see a sophisticated crowd savoring artistically presented…
Southern Baja
Easy to find in the center of town, the sea-blue walls here sport everything that is, well, sporty, including cricket bats, ice skates, skis, golf clubs…
Los Barriles
Easily the best sushi around, with top-notch service to match. Go with one of the inventive rolls made with fresh local seafood, for instance, the Derek…
Southern Baja
Find this great big orange restaurant in El Sargento, a couple of kilometers north of La Ventana, in a sublime spot overlooking the water and Isla…
Southern Baja
A solid dining choice at this long-standing hotel, serving primarily seafood dishes; the seafood casserole and platter (for two) come highly recommended…
San José del Cabo
Enjoy a romantic setting amid tumbling fountains, palms and flowers in this traditional courtyard with its outdoor kitchen and original stone walls. The…
Cabo Pulmo
With its unbeatable position right on the beach, this friendly place with its terrace seating serves superb seafood dishes like coconut shrimp, fried…
La Paz
An elegant oasis of a restaurant where you can dine in an atmospheric courtyard surrounded by leafy trees and statues. The menu includes both traditional…
San José del Cabo
The old-world, leafy courtyard setting combined with live music make this an atmospheric venue in which to eat, drink and be merry. Share a tapas plate…
La Paz
This seafront restaurant, fronted by its own taco stand, is always packed with locals here for the superb seafood. Consider ordering the lobster chowder…
Ruta del Vino & Valle de Guadalupe
Right in the middle of the vineyards and set on a little hill, this is a fabulous place to enjoy fish, asada (grilled beef) or lechon (roasted suckling…
Southern Baja
Located beachside in the center of town, this cavernous former shrimp factory with a rooftop patio not only serves terrific thin-crust pizza but also has…
San José del Cabo
Down by San José del Cabo's marina, this two-story, palapa-topped Mexican place serves unique fusion items (falafel tacos anyone?) along with delicious…
Tijuana
Good coffee (including espresso drinks) and yummy breakfasts from Benedicts and pancakes to particularly good chilaquiles make this an early morning no…
La Paz
Great for breakfast with live music (on weekends) and a fabulous atmosphere throughout the cozy, cluttered dining rooms and terraces. Local artwork,…
Cabo San Lucas
A lively thatched restaurant in the middle of town, swarming with locals who come for the best, classic Mexican seafood in the area. Prices are reasonable…
Puerto San Carlos
A simple place with tables set under the palm fronds, but the seafood dishes are the town's best. Go for one of the nine shrimp dishes or a simple pescado…
Ensenada
Enjoy authentic, cheap antojitos (typical Mexican snacks) and friendly service in a family atmosphere. Stewed meats are the specialty and the menu often…
Mulegé
Just west of Zaragoza, this restaurant and bar has gargantuan meals and bright, enclosed balcony seating that’s perfect for an evening margarita with…
Southern Baja
One of the fancier Guerrero Negro options, with exceptional service, soft lighting, ocher-washed walls, a pretty patio and a variety of meat and seafood…
Ruta del Vino & Valle de Guadalupe
Join the locals for absolutely superb (and massive) flour quesadillas filled with beans, cheese, excellent guacamole and carne asada (marinated grilled…
Mexicali
This real-deal place services the best tacos and sincronizada (tortilla-based sandwich) in town; the latter filled with grilled Oaxaca cheese, salty ham…
Los Barriles
This delightful, American-run cafe is famed for its gooey, buttery, sticky buns. Other favorites include zucchini bread and carrot cake, while breakfasts…
Loreto
The best fish tacos in town are sold at this simple kiosk-restaurant, which is clinical in its cleanliness. The carne asado (roasted meat) is another…
Todos Santos
This plant-laden, red-brick Italian restaurant makes its pasta fresh daily, and also serves some particularly scrumptious seafood platters. In the evening…
Mexicali
Dating from 1977, this beloved seafood chain restaurant is Mexicali’s most popular dining establishment. The culichi shrimp (shrimp in a creamy green…
Todos Santos
After conquering the surf at Los Cerritos, slide over to this chill, open-air restaurant for delicious tacos, ceviche and a farm-to-glass cocktail. The…
Southern Baja
For 29 years, the owner of this modest and wonderful stand has been serving up exactly one type of taco in San Ignacio's plaza each night. It's carne…
San José del Cabo
Set inside the Casa Natalia hotel, tiny Mi Cocina is a classy gem. The decor is artistic, the mains sublime, and desserts (such as vanilla flan or basil…
San José del Cabo
A French-inspired spot with tasty breads, delicious croissants and pastries, gelati that hits the spot on a hot day and excellent dinners. The Med…
La Paz
Owner Fabrizio learned the art of bagel making in the USA, and he makes a steaming batch daily. Fillings range from classic lox and cream cheese to smoked…
Ruta del Vino & Valle de Guadalupe
The restaurant looks out over picturesque rolling vineyards and hillsides, and the juxtaposition of rough-hewn timbers and starched tablecloths fits the…
Cabo Pulmo
This place serves huge dishes of traditional Mexican cuisine, including superb fish tacos and enchiladas. Breakfast is great, too. There's a small shop…
Southern Baja
Join the loyal regulars and dine al fresco in a pretty courtyard on succulent grilled steaks and burgers swished down by a beer or two; note that…
