Breakfast

Breakfast in Mexico can be a simple affair, consisting of a coffee and sweet rolls and followed later in the morning (11am) by a more substantial meal. Egg dishes served with beans are popular breakfast items. Of course continental, or American-style, breakfasts are commonly available in restaurants and resorts through out Cabo.

One of the best places in town for breakfast is Lenny's Deli across from the Pemex station just as you come into downtown Cabo from the highway. Lenny's offers a selection of imported cheeses, meats and kosher products for purchase and has American-style deli sandwiches and breakfasts on the menu. Open Mon-Sat 7-4pm

Lunch

If you feel like a picnic or want to grab some lunch to go pick up some tasty Arrachera meat which usually comes with fresh hand-made tortillas and salsa. Specify how you would like it cooked (medium, well-done etcc.) and they will BBQ some of this tasty marinated beef right before your eyes. Also visit some of the many Taquerias in Los Cabos for an authentic, tasty and very cheap lunch.

Head to "The Office On The Beach" situated on Modano Beach - an excellent spot to people watch, enjoy happy hour and also have a meal. When the tequila shooter guy comes around (he dresses as Poncho Villa) happy hour gets a little more happy. Try the 'Miami Vice' (a piña colada and daiquiri mix).

Dinner

Most of the major Los Cabos hotels have at least one restaurant on premises, however if you want to get away from the hotel for a bit, Los Cabos has some excellent and varied cuisine choices.

For a more romantic dining experience, try Edith's Cafe at Camino a Playa El Modano. Enjoy authentic Baja cuisine from the outdoor mesquite grill; sit at candlelit tables in a palapa-covered patio, good wine list. One of Cabo San Lucas' best restaurants.

If you need a break from Mexican cuisine there are Japanese and Thai Restaurants, a Brazilian Steakhouse, Cheezeburger-Cheezeburger, Johnny Rockets, and most of the major US fast-food chains in the downtown area.

If you would like to get out of busy downtown Cabo, travel down the corrider (15 min by car) to San José del Cabo - Tropicana

Regional Dishes

Mexican cuisine is widely known for the intense and varied flavors and colorful decorations found in their rich and spicy dishes. Most modern cuisine is based on pre-hispanic (Aztecs & Mayans) traditions combined with trends brought over by Spanish colonists.

Novice visitors may want to stay away from the spicier dishes until their stomachs get settled and adjusted to the foods. Upset stomachs are common in Mexico and are caused by unfamiliar bacteria, travel stress and/or unpurified water.

Some common Mexican dishes are:

• Chiles Renellos — are large poblano chilies stuffed with cheese or spicy meat
• Enchiladas — tortillas coated in tomato and chili sauce. They are usually fairly mild and stuffed with vegetables, chicken or pork, folded then baked. Huachinango ? is Red Snapper, available ?al gusto? or cooked in various methods.
• Quesadillas — are tortillas stuffed with cheese, then folded & grilled. They are usually served with beans or salad.
• Mole sauce — is a rich sauce made from chocolate, chilies and many spices. It looks red or green depending on the ingredients. Mole sauce is typically served with turkey or chicken.
• Pipian sauce — a green sauce made from pumpkin seeds. It is usually served with chicken.
• Poc chuc — is a pork fillet, cooked with tomatoes, onions & spices.
• Tacos — are tortillas fried until they are crispy, served with a variety of fillings.
• Tamales — a cornmeal paste that is wrapped in corn or banana husks and steamed with pork, chicken, turkey or vegetable filling.
• Tortas — are Mexican sandwiches that resemble large rolls with fillings.
• Tostadas — are thin, crisp tortillas served with guacamole, sour cream, chilies, chicken and more.