Metate

Located in Cabo San Lucas across the highway from the line-up of hotels, this spot down a dirt road is welcoming and attractive. A white stucco entryway leads to a dining area, a portion of which is arranged on a stone patio shaded by trees strung with lights. The kitchen and tiled bar are also open-air.Metate translates to a shallow stone used for grinding maize or other grains, while the foundation of the menu is antojitos and grilled meats cooked over a wood fire. The tacos Baja presents a duo of blue corn tortillas topped with morsels of flaky white fish encased in squid ink-tinted batter and topped with finely shredded pickled cabbage for a visually stimulating presentation.