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HGG's Trip Review - Cabo San Lucas
Posted on 9/21/16 at 5:31 pm
Posted on 9/21/16 at 5:31 pm
NOTE - the exchange rate is 20:1 right now....crazy good if you have dollars.
First things first....when you get into the airport, you will be hustled by timeshare people that offer you all this free shite for a 2 hour presentation. My advice would be to walk walk right outside to the taxi area, grab yourself some beers at the outside bar and head straight to your hotel.
Taxis in town are VERY reasonable and are each about the same price. ALWAYS establish your price BEFORE you get inside.
As far as bars, you will find that Cabo is very small and all the bars are pretty much in one spot. We are not into the club scene, so I can only suggest bars we have been to.
Rip’s Bar sits right outside the back-entrance (exit) of Cabo Wabo, next to Jungle Bar. Awesome outdoor bar where everyone comes to chat and meet new friends.
Happy Ending Cantina is owned by a retired San Antonio firefighter; chill place with awesome bartenders and beer pong tables in the back.
Mandala is the new club, which can be fun for all ages. We went and had a few drinks just to people watch. Go up the roof to relax (pic shown in that link), the bottom floor is club
The other usual suspects are Cabo Wabo, Giggling Marlin and El Squid Roe …… all very touristy but always packed. Probably worth checking out just to say you’ve been! Mango Deck (below) is fun during the day to see contests and a live DJ/MC entertain the crowds, but this is where Medano Beach is and the peddlers I mention in my review
We always stay at Grand Solmar Land's End....read the reviews, they speak for themselves. It's on the Pacific side and you can't swim in the ocean, but I will tell you it's a DAMN GOOD trade-off from Medano Beach where walkaround vendors relentlessly peddle fake Oakleys, fedoras and any club drug you can imagine. You can walk to the "famous" arches (aka los cabos) and lover's beach at low tide, which we have done several times. Pics below. We have not been deep sea fishing so can't offer much advice there but we've heard it's amazing. There are Dune Buggy adventures, zip lines, deep sea fishing, top notch golf. Cabo is awesome...hope you guys have fun
For dining, there are some good recs from earlier posts. Hacienda Cocina y Cantina is an awesome spot that you can't afford to miss. Edith's and Mi Casa are also cool places that offer up a nice menu and tableside "Mexican Coffee" which is made with flaming tequila. One of our favorite spots is Los Barriles - pics of their special plate below.
Hacienda Cocina y Cantina
Edith's
Tacos Guss – quite possibly the best tacos anywhere. Super cheap, super fresh and they being you a huge caddy of toppings. Don’t miss this place! Cash only.
Tres Gallos has an awesome patio and kick arse food...and STRONG drinks.
Javier's for a nice, elegant dinner and excellent service.
Sunset de Mona Lisa is a short drive out of town, but the food is average as best. The view is the best in Cabo however so it may be worth checking out if you can tolerate a moderate meal for not cheap.
El Farallon is our favorite spot in Cabo...food is awesome and $$$$ but worth every peso!
Maro's Shrimp House
Los Barriles has tablside dishes from Ceasar salad, to lobster to Mexican coffee
Hacienda Cocina y Cantina
If you are willing to put up with the vendors, then hit up The Office for breakfast and other meals....awesome stuff. The Mango Deck is next door and plays host to daytime shenanigans with an MC hosting various contests that aren't as cheesy as the shite you'd see in Cancun spring break.
The Office has their own glass bottom boat to take you over to see the arch up close and to Pelican Rock (and all the fish below you), it is only $5 per person if you eat there and show your receipt to the boat captain.
Mango Deck
Lorenzillo's overlooks the marina and has good lobster dishes although it is admittedly overpriced.
Nik San actually has some damn good sushi
Alexander Restaurant has some delicious authentic Mexican food (not tex-mex) that we always hit up. It is located on the Marina as well and is a great spot to people watch.
The Cabo Rey Sunset Cruise is touristy, but the food + show is awesome. Strongly recommend you do this if it's your first time here. You will NOT be disappointed.
Snorkeling is not the best, so just set your expectations if you elect to book a snorkel trip.
Last but not least, the sunrises and sunsets are some of the best you will see on the planet. Here is a photo we took that is NOT shopped.
First things first....when you get into the airport, you will be hustled by timeshare people that offer you all this free shite for a 2 hour presentation. My advice would be to walk walk right outside to the taxi area, grab yourself some beers at the outside bar and head straight to your hotel.
Taxis in town are VERY reasonable and are each about the same price. ALWAYS establish your price BEFORE you get inside.
As far as bars, you will find that Cabo is very small and all the bars are pretty much in one spot. We are not into the club scene, so I can only suggest bars we have been to.
Rip’s Bar sits right outside the back-entrance (exit) of Cabo Wabo, next to Jungle Bar. Awesome outdoor bar where everyone comes to chat and meet new friends.
Happy Ending Cantina is owned by a retired San Antonio firefighter; chill place with awesome bartenders and beer pong tables in the back.
Mandala is the new club, which can be fun for all ages. We went and had a few drinks just to people watch. Go up the roof to relax (pic shown in that link), the bottom floor is club
The other usual suspects are Cabo Wabo, Giggling Marlin and El Squid Roe …… all very touristy but always packed. Probably worth checking out just to say you’ve been! Mango Deck (below) is fun during the day to see contests and a live DJ/MC entertain the crowds, but this is where Medano Beach is and the peddlers I mention in my review
We always stay at Grand Solmar Land's End....read the reviews, they speak for themselves. It's on the Pacific side and you can't swim in the ocean, but I will tell you it's a DAMN GOOD trade-off from Medano Beach where walkaround vendors relentlessly peddle fake Oakleys, fedoras and any club drug you can imagine. You can walk to the "famous" arches (aka los cabos) and lover's beach at low tide, which we have done several times. Pics below. We have not been deep sea fishing so can't offer much advice there but we've heard it's amazing. There are Dune Buggy adventures, zip lines, deep sea fishing, top notch golf. Cabo is awesome...hope you guys have fun
For dining, there are some good recs from earlier posts. Hacienda Cocina y Cantina is an awesome spot that you can't afford to miss. Edith's and Mi Casa are also cool places that offer up a nice menu and tableside "Mexican Coffee" which is made with flaming tequila. One of our favorite spots is Los Barriles - pics of their special plate below.
Hacienda Cocina y Cantina
Edith's
Tacos Guss – quite possibly the best tacos anywhere. Super cheap, super fresh and they being you a huge caddy of toppings. Don’t miss this place! Cash only.
Tres Gallos has an awesome patio and kick arse food...and STRONG drinks.
Javier's for a nice, elegant dinner and excellent service.
Sunset de Mona Lisa is a short drive out of town, but the food is average as best. The view is the best in Cabo however so it may be worth checking out if you can tolerate a moderate meal for not cheap.
El Farallon is our favorite spot in Cabo...food is awesome and $$$$ but worth every peso!
Maro's Shrimp House
Los Barriles has tablside dishes from Ceasar salad, to lobster to Mexican coffee
Hacienda Cocina y Cantina
If you are willing to put up with the vendors, then hit up The Office for breakfast and other meals....awesome stuff. The Mango Deck is next door and plays host to daytime shenanigans with an MC hosting various contests that aren't as cheesy as the shite you'd see in Cancun spring break.
The Office has their own glass bottom boat to take you over to see the arch up close and to Pelican Rock (and all the fish below you), it is only $5 per person if you eat there and show your receipt to the boat captain.
Mango Deck
Lorenzillo's overlooks the marina and has good lobster dishes although it is admittedly overpriced.
Nik San actually has some damn good sushi
Alexander Restaurant has some delicious authentic Mexican food (not tex-mex) that we always hit up. It is located on the Marina as well and is a great spot to people watch.
The Cabo Rey Sunset Cruise is touristy, but the food + show is awesome. Strongly recommend you do this if it's your first time here. You will NOT be disappointed.
Snorkeling is not the best, so just set your expectations if you elect to book a snorkel trip.
Last but not least, the sunrises and sunsets are some of the best you will see on the planet. Here is a photo we took that is NOT shopped.
This post was edited on 9/22/17 at 11:42 am
Posted on 9/22/16 at 8:46 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Holy shite, that last picture!!!
Posted on 9/22/16 at 9:05 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
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Maro's Shrimp House
You got yourself a bulldog and had the mexican boy stir it for you, didnt you?
looks like yall had fun
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