Arrecifes: Fine exotic cuisine with Oriental, Mexican and French influences along with an Asian corner. Live music from 7pm-10pm daily, good service, full bar and wine list. Spectacular ocean views in a contemporary setting. Westin Los Cabos Resort, Km. 22.5 Transp. Hwy. Ph: 142-9000, ext. 8319. Open daily 6pm–10pm; Bar to 12pm. D—MC, VS, AX

Cabo del sol Restaurant: Hacienda-style clubhouse with International cuisine and views of the Ocean Course and the Sea of Cortés. Cabo del Sol, Km. 10 Transp. Hwy. Phone: 145-6300, ext. 2153. Open daily 7am–6:30pm. B, L—MC, VS, AX

Casa del Mar Restaurant: See El Tapanco Restaurant listing below.

Central Gourmet: Coffee, sushi and pizza. Central Gourmet fuses Nick San with fine Japanese cuisine, Mangiamo Pizza cocina and bar, capped off with Society Signature Coffee. A/C dining, take out & delivery. Plaza La Europea, Km. 6.7 Transp. Hwy. Ph: 104-3274, 104-3275. Tue-Sun 8am-10:30pm. B, L, D, S—MC, VS, AX

De Cortez Grill & Restaurant: On the Sea of Cortés, offering USDA certified Angus cuts and the finest seafood delights with traditional indigenous cuisine. Beautiful view of the beach. Hotel Sheraton Hacienda del Mar at Cabo del Sol, Km. 10 Transp. Hwy. Ph: 145-8000, ext. 4052. Daily 5pm–10:30pm. D—MC, VS, AX

Delight Cafe Gourmet: Columbian coffee, espresso bar, fresh baked pastries, teas, and coffee drinks. Las Tiendas de Palmilla Local A-101, Km. 27.5 Transp. Hwy. Phone: 144-6043. Open daily 7am-9pm—MC, VS

El Campanario Restaurant: Mexican seafood and grilled specialties, with spectacular views of the the arch and sunset. At Misiones del Cabo, Km. 5.5 Transp. Hwy. Ph: 145-9078. Daily 7am–9pm. B, L, D, S—MC, VS

El Tabachin: International cuisine on the patio or indoors in A/C comfort. Sunday Buffet 8-12pm. Los Patios Hotel, Km. 4 Transp. Hwy. Ph:145-6070, Fax: 145-6071. Daily 7am–10:30pm. B, L, D, S—AX, MC, VS

El Tapanco Restaurant: Chef Jennifer O’Dello brings you delicious flavors from around the world. Magnificent views and Mexican warmth and hospitality on the terrace overlooking the pool or in our A/C dining room. Casa del Mar Resort at Cabo Real, Km. 19.5 Transp. Hwy. Phone: 144-0030, ext. 7763. Daily 7am–12pm and 6pm–10:30pm. B, L, D—AX, MC, VS, DC

El Quetzal at Meliá Cabo Real: Dinner buffets. Mon: International; Tue: Mexican night; Wed: Seafood and fish; Thu: Italian; Fri: Festival de México; Sat: Tropical buffet & Sun: Festival del Taco. Meliá Cabo Real, Km. 19.5 Transp. Hwy. Ph: 144-2222; Fax: 144-0101. Daily 6pm–10:30pm. D—MC, VS, AX

Enrique’s Steak House and Lobster: Good seafood and steaks, wine selection and delicious desserts. Good service and family ambience. Try the $9.95 lobster special or make your own combo. Local, tourist and family favorite. Kid’s play area. Free national drinks with this magazine. Km. 4 Transp. Hwy. Ph: 143-0969, 143-2518. Daily 3:30pm–10pm. L, D—MC, VS

Fenicia Restaurant: Semi-formal yet elegant, offering Mediterranean cuisine. Live classical and jazz piano in A/C comfort; or al fresco by candlelight. Hilton Los Cabos, Cabo Real, Km. 19.5 Transp. Hwy. Phone: 145-6500. www.hiltonloscabos.com. Open Mon–Sun 6-11pm. D—AX, MC, VS, CB

French Riviera Restaurant: Master Chef of France Jacques Chretien has created Cabo’s most talked about fine dining destination, where Mediterranean influenced French cuisine is the star of the show. A/C dining or open-air terrace with a great arch view. Plaza del Rey, Km. 6.5 Transp. Hwy. Reservations Ph:104-3125. rp@frenchrivieraloscabos.com. Open daily 1:30-11pm. L, D —AX, MC, VS

Gato en la luna: Breakfast, lunch, wine and liquor sales; private chef services. Free wireless Internet. Las Tiendas de Palmilla Local A-102, Km. 27.5 Transp. Hwy. Ph: 144-6159. Mon-Sat 7am-7pm; Sun 9am-5pm—MC, VS

Girasoles de la Hacienda: Mexican and International specialties with a magnificent 4th-floor Sea of Cortés view. All-you-can-eat breakfast; lunch and dinner specials. Open terrace; happy hour 5pm–6pm & live music on Mon, Wed and Fri. At Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Resort, Cabo del Sol, Km. 10 Transp. Hwy. Phone: 145-8000. Reservations suggested. Daily 7:30am–10:30pm. B, L, D, S—AX, MC, VS

KUJIRA RESTAURANT: Japanese food, sushi bar, seafood & full bar. Inside Meliá Cabo Real Resort, Km. 19.5 Transp. Hwy. Ph: 144-2222, ext. 3410. Daily 6pm–10:30pm. D—MC, VS, AX

La Cascada Bar & Restaurant (at Vistazul hotel): Enjoy the ultimate touch in European cuisine. Vegetarian specialties. A casual atmosphere under the palapa surrounded by gardens and pool. Km. 3.5 Transp. Hwy. lacascada@vistazulsuites.com; Ph: 144-4727, 144-4799. Daily 7am-10pm. B, L, D—AX, MC, VS

La Cascada (at Westin Los Cabos resort): International, Mexican and fresh seafood. Westin Los Cabos Resort, Km. 22.5 Transp. Hwy. Phone: 142-9000. Open daily. Breakfast: 7am–11:30am; Lunch: 12pm–5:30pm; Dinner: 6pm–11pm. B, L, D, S—MC, VS, AX

LA HACIENDA: Informal Mexican, American & International menu. Hilton Los Cabos Golf Resort, Km. 19.5 Transp. Hwy. www.hiltonloscabos.com. Ph: 145-6500. Mon-Sun B, L, D—AX, DC, MC, VS

La Palapa: Ocean view dining. Pool level, Meliá Cabo Real, Km. 19.5, Transp. Hwy. Ph: 144-2222. www.solmelia.com; Open daily 7–11:30am, 12– 5pm & 7-10pm. B, L, D, S—AX, MC, VS

La Playa (at Westin Los Cabos Resort): Poolside fast food. Westin Los Cabos Resort, Km. 22.5 Transp. Hwy. Ph: 142-9000. Open daily: 11am–5pm. L, S—MC, VS, AX

La Terraza: Outside dining amid tropical gardens and fountains. Theme nights and chef’s specialties. Meliá Cabo Real Resort, Km. 19.5 Transp. Hwy. Ph: 144-2222, ext. 1826. Sun-Fri 6pm–11pm. D—MC, VS, AX

Latitude 22+ RoadHouse: American style food and bar, great prices and laid back atmosphere. Great slow roasted prime rib, steaks, burgers and more. A popular local bar with live music, great view and fishing memorabilia. Behind the electric substation at Cabo Bello, Km. 4.5 Transp. Hwy. Ph/Fax: 143-1516. Open 8am–11pm, closed Tue. B, L, D, S—MC, VS

La Tortuga RESTAURANT: Baja cuisine, seafood specialties, magnificent meals and views. Saturday Mexican buffet. Hotel Twin Dolphin, Km. 12 Transp. Hwy. Phone: 145-8190, Fax:145-8196. Open daily 7am–9:30pm. B, L, D, S—AX, MC, VS

Marbella Beach Club: Beautiful open air restaurant with magnificent views. Marbella Suites, Km. 17 Transp. Hwy. Phone: 144-1057, 144-1058. www.marbellasuites.com. Open daily 8am-9pm. B, L, D—AX, MC, VS

Nick-San Japanese Restaurant: Excellent Japanese, sushi, seafood and teppanyaki grill. Terrace dining, A/C dining room and sushi bar. International Gold and Silver Award for Quality 2003. Full bar, sake and Japanese beers. Las Tiendas de Palmilla Local A-116, Km. 27.5 Transp. Hwy. Ph: 144-6262. Open Tue-Sun 12:30am–10:30pm. Email: reservation@nicksan.com. L, D—MC, VS

PEARL SEA FOOD & STEAKS: Fine dining with an exquisite atmosphere and design. Mezquite grilled seafood and prime steaks, A/C dining room and ocean view terrace. Private parties for up to 90 guests. Las Tiendas de Palmilla Local B201-C, Km. 27.5 Transp. Hwy. Reservations recommended. Phone: 144-6170, 144-6171. pearl@margaritavillacabo.com; Mon-Sat from 12pm to10pm. B, L, D—AX, MC, VS

Pitahayas Restaurant: The place for food and wine lovers with an extensive wine cellar. Chef Volker Romeike uses woks and wood burning ovens to create superb meals from the crossroads of the Pacific. Spectacular ocean view under a grand palapa. Sheraton Hacienda del Mar at Cabo del Sol, Km. 10 Transp. Hwy. Phone: 145-8010. Open daily 5pm–10:30pm. D—AX, MC, VS

Puerta Vieja Restaurant & Bar: Mexican Haute Cuisine in an eclectic ambience with rustic touches, warm colonial accents and arch views. Cabo Bello, Km. 6.3 Transp. Hwy. Reservations Phone: 104-3252, 104-3334. Email: info@puertavieja.com; www.puertavieja.com; Open daily 12pm -11pm. L, D —VS

Rosato: Italian cuisine and seafood specialties, piano music, great bar. Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos Resort, Km. 10.3 Transp. Hwy. Ph: 145-6200, ext 8137; Open daily 6pm–11pm. D—AX, MC, VS
SUN FUN HUT: Swim-up pool bar with fresh sushi at noon daily. At Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort, Km. 19.5 Transp. Hwy. Ph: 145-6500. Mon-Sun B—AX, DC, MC, VS

SUNSET DA MONA LISA: Italian cuisine. Multileveled terraces with reflecting pools at all levels. Enjoy sunset drinks on the arch view terrace, a romantic candlelight dinner for two or a magnificent event for 500 guests. Transp. Hwy. Km 5.5. Phone: 145-8160, 145-8166. Open daily 5pm-10:30pm. D—AX, MC, VS

The Restaurant at Las Ventanas: Signature Baja-Mediterranean cuisine & Mexican specialties. Innovative world-class dining al fresco or indoors in A/C comfort. 4,000-bottle wine cellar. Live music from 7-11pm. Las

Ventanas al Paraiso, Cabo Real, Km. 19.5 Transp. Hwy. Reservations are required. Ph: 144-2800, ext. 8201 or 8200. Open daily 7am–10pm. B, L, D—AX, MC, VS

The SEAGRILL: Fresh seasonal grill; Mexican specialties degustacion menu every Wed. Las Ventanas al Paraiso, Km. 19.5 Transp. Hwy. Reservations required. Ph: 144-2800, ext. 8205/8206. Bar 10am-10pm, Lunch 11am–6pm, Dinner 6-10pm. L, D, S—AX, MC, VS

TAPAS restaurant at esperanza resort: Featuring small plates and appetizers from the regions of México in a casual outdoor setting adjacent to the resort’s spectacular new pool. Esperanza Resort, Km. 7 Transp. Hwy. Phone: 145-6400. Daily 11am–9pm. L, D—AX, MC, VS

Tomatoes: International cuisine, indoor & outdoor seating. At Sheraton Hacienda del Mar, Cabo del Sol, Km. 10 Transp. Hwy. Ph: 145-8000. Daily 7am–11pm. B, L, D—AX, MC, VS

Trattoria Da Giorgio: Authentic homemade Mediterranean food. Spectacular view of Palmilla Bay; romantic atmosphere. Km. 25.5 Transp. Hwy. Phone: 144-5304. Open daily 4pm– 10:30pm. D, S—MC, VS

Vagabundos del Mar Restaurant: Specializing in lobster, fine cuts of meat, seafood and Mexican food since 1978. Reasonable prices. Inside Vagabundos del Mar Trailer Park, Km. 3 Transp. Hwy. Phone: 143-0290. Open daily 2pm–10pm. L, D, S—$

Villa Serena Restaurant & Bar: Lovely palapa restaurant with views of the Sea of Cortés serving Mexican specialties and seafood, with a great lobster special for only $9.95. Portions are generous and the drinks are well mixed. They will be most happy to cook your fresh catch. Live music from 6pm–9pm, Wed. to Sun. Km. 7.5 Transp. Hwy. Ph:145-8244. Daily 7am–10pm. B, L, D, S—MC, VS

Viña del Mar: International menu—Tue: Mexican buffet, live music trio; Thu: Italian night. Breakfast 7-11am. At Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos Resort, Km. 10.3 Transp. Hwy. Ph:145-6200 ext 8234. Daily 6pm-11pm. B, D—AX, MC, VS