Los Cabos isn’t just about beaches anymore—it’s quietly becoming one of Latin America’s heavyweight food capitals. Need proof?
Six local eateries have earned the prestigious Five Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences—a global seal reserved for restaurants that deliver truly next‑level cuisine, service, and ambiance.
Below, we at The Cabo Sun dive into each one. While you’ll notice some well-known heavyweights like Acre or Flora Farms are missing (and many other Michelin-recommended haunts), the 6 restaurants below were chosen by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences, a totally separate ranking.
What’s A Five‑Star Diamond Anyway?
Inspectors evaluate ingredient sourcing, culinary creativity, wine programs, ambience—even the vibe of the music. Only venues that deliver an experience guests rave about for years make the cut.
The Academy’s official list shows just a handful of Mexican honorees—six of them right here on the cape.
Cabo’s Six Diamond Restaurants (And Why You’ll Love Them)
1. Don Sánchez – San José del Cabo
Chef Edgar Román marries Baja seafood with farm‑fresh produce from nearby Miraflores ranches. Think chocolate‑clam tostadas kissed with habanero ash or 12‑hour short‑rib in mole negro.
A 350‑label wine cellar leans hard into Valle de Guadalupe bottles, and the open‑air dining room backs onto the Art District’s cobblestone streets—perfect for a post‑dinner stroll. Pro tip: book Tuesday for the “Chef’s Counter” tasting, capped at 12 diners.
2. Edith’s – Cabo San Lucas
A legend since 1994, Edith’s blends Guerrero family recipes with Baja catch. Mesquite‑grilled Pacific lobster and Sonoran rib‑eye arrive under twinkle‑lit palapas overlooking Médano Bay.
The homemade tortillas are pressed tableside, and a roaming mezcal cart helps you find the perfect sip. Expect live mariachi most nights and an upbeat, celebratory vibe.
3. Tres Sirenas – Marina District
The newest jewel in the Edith’s Group, Tres Sirenas (“Three Mermaids”) is a sea‑to‑table love letter: whole‑fish zarandeado grilled over mangrove wood, local bluefin tuna crudo with passion‑fruit pearls, and a raw bar showcasing Baja oysters on the half shell.
Indoors, hand‑painted mermaid murals set a whimsical tone; outdoors, nautical chandeliers sway in the sea breeze just steps from the marina yachts.
4. The Office on the Beach – Médano Beach
Proof you can dine barefoot and award‑winning. What started as a tiny palapa in the 1970s is now Cabo’s most famous toes‑in‑sand eatery.
Go for breakfast chilaquiles with mango mimosas, stay for sunset when arch views glow orange. Smoked‑marlin tacos, bacon‑wrapped shrimp, and eye‑watering margaritas anchor the menu. Insider hack: arrive before 5 p.m. to snag a front‑row table literally in the surf.
5. Suviche – One&Only Palmilla
Perched above the Sea of Cortez, Suviche fuses Japanese precision with Latin soul: kampachi aguachile, toro nigiri topped with serrano, and Wagyu tataki dressed in ponzu.
A dedicated sake sommelier curates flights, while a DJ spins mellow house beats after dark. Dress code leans resort‑elegant—collared shirt and sundress territory.
6. Seared – One&Only Palmilla
Jean‑Georges Vongerichten’s wood‑fired grillhouse is steak nirvana. Choose your cut—Australian Wagyu tomahawk, USDA Prime rib‑eye, or tenderloin from Sonora—displayed in a glass‑walled meat cellar.
Seafood fans can’t miss the Baja spiny‑lobster thermidor. The room’s amber lighting, leather chairs, and backlit onyx bar evoke old‑school Hollywood glam—no wonder A‑listers flock here during film‑festival season.
Why Cabo’s Food Scene Keeps Leveling Up
- Critical Mass of Talent : Local groups like Edith’s invest heavily in chef R&D, sending teams to cook alongside Michelin‑starred mentors abroad before launching fresh concepts back home. Our recent feature on Cabo’s foodie boom breaks down the trend.
- Epic Pantry : Day‑boat yellowtail, Todos Santos heirloom tomatoes, and Valle wines give chefs world‑class raw materials.
- Global Spotlight : Michelin inspectors finally added Mexico’s Pacific coast, and Los Cabos bagged multiple stars in 2024. Don Sánchez’s double honor hinted at the cape’s rise years ago.
How To Taste Them All
- Reserve Early: High season (Nov–Apr) sees tables book out weeks ahead—use each restaurant’s online system.
- Mix Vibes: Pair a beach‑bar lunch at The Office with a glam steak dinner at Seared for the full spectrum.
- Watch Culinary Week: Every October, Diamond spots drop multi‑course menus under $90 during the Cabo Culinary Festival—check event listings like this roundup.
Final Bite
From barefoot tacos to sake‑paired sashimi, Los Cabos now boasts six restaurants officially ranked among the best. Pack the swimsuit, but save real estate in your itinerary (and your stomach) for some Diamond‑level dining. Buen provecho from all of us at The Cabo Sun!
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Patricia Marenco
Friday 1st of August 2025
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