San José Del Cabo Restaurants

  1. El Chimichurri

    This small Argentine-owned meat importer sells fresh empanadas (baked turnovers stuffed with meat, cheese or veggies). Delivery offered.

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  2. El Comal

    Boasting some of the best patio seating in town, El Comal serves classic mainland Mexican dishes with a gourmet twist. Plates include beef medallions in mole (a rich sauce seasoned with chocolate and spices), cochinita pibil (a traditional pork dish from the Yucatán; around US$16 ) and arrachera en su jugo (flanksteak served in its juice). Prices are reasonable by San José standards, and locals say it's good.

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  3. El Mesón del Ahorcado

    It's hard to beat a name like El Mesón del Ahorcado, which means 'the hanged man's restaurant' or, as its called locally in English, the Hangman. And, indeed, the easiest way to spot the place is by the cowboy effigy dangling by its neck from the gallows out front. Even harder to beat than the name is the Hangman's food. This is the one restaurant in San José you shouldn't miss. The best part: it's cheap. Choices include quesadillas made with huitlacoche (a black fungus that grows on corn).

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  4. Mercado Municipal

    The numerous loncherías (lunch stalls) alongside San José's municipal market offer simple, inexpensive and good meals. A bowl of menudo (tripe and hominy stew) or a plate of enchiladas will set you back only about US$3 .

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  5. Taquería El Fogón

    Taquería El Fogón serves outstanding tacos al pastor (rotisserie pork tacos) and several other variations on the tortilla-packed-with-goodies concept. Vegetarians can dig into quesadillas or stuffed potatoes.

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  7. Taquería Erica

    Taquería Erica is one of several cheap taquerías on this strip. The tacos come at you all night at this very popular and inexpensive eatery.

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  8. Taquería México

    Open-air Taquería México has plastic tables and fabric tablecloths and serves up delicious tacos, stuffed potatoes and reasonably priced seafood to a mostly local clientele. The fish filets are particularly good. On Thursday and Sunday, try the pozole (pork and hominy stew). Full bar.

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