Dining In South Baja, Mexico

Southern Baja, Mexico has a variety of restaurants available to tourists and locals. The hard part is choosing which restaurants to choose in different parts of South Baja, Mexico. Seafood seems to be a staple in almost every restaurant Baja offers, but it is not impossible to find restaurants offering traditional steaks or even Italian food. The ambiance of restaurants in Southern Baja ranges from laid-back beach style to a more upscale dining feel. No matter which mood you are in, Baja offers a restaurant to suit your tastes.

The city of Loreto offers travelers a restaurant where you can enjoy traditional steak, chicken and fish. El Nido is a Loreto steakhouse popular amongst locals and tourists. Besides steak and chicken, their menu offers quail, lobster, shrimp, and Mexican combos such as tacos, burritos, and chile pelleno. All dinners come with salad, potato, and soup. El Nido offers tourists a familiar setting and lots of great food. Café Ole in Loreto is a nice local place to check out for a fast, delicious breakfast. If you miss breakfast at Café Ole, you can always head upstairs to their partner restaurant La Terraza for seafood, steaks, and drinks.

La Paz is the capital of Southern Baja and offers a unique variety of dining options. One of the most well known restaurants for seafood is El Bismark. This restaurant does not boast a view of the ocean, but diners say it cannot be beat for fresh fish fillets and seafood cocktails. La Pazta is a great restaurant if you are looking for something besides the traditional seafood fare. La Pazta offers pasta, pizza, lasagna, ravioli, cheese fondue, and much more non-traditional Baja entrees. Nearby La Pazta is the Café La Pazta, which is a great place to fill up for breakfast. The café offers coffee, cappuccino, espresso, fruit, and breads. If you enjoy Café La Pazta for breakfast, make a note to return to La Pazta for an Italian dinner.

The most popular destination on Baja's southern tip is Los Cabos. Los Cabos consists of both San Jose and Cabo San Lucas. If you happen to get hungry in San Jose then stop by the El Chilar. This unique restaurant changes on a month-by-month basis as the head chef explores new ways to use Mexico's famous chile's to season mouth-watering dishes. El Chilar is said to give tourists a taste of Mexican home cooking. Another favorite is Zipper's Restaurant. Zipper's draws a beach crowd with its offerings of hamburgers and seafood. It is a great place to chow down and enjoy the beautiful view of the Costa Azul Beach.

When working up an appetite in Cabo San Lucas try Mariscos Mocambo. This is a popular joint with local fishermen and offers a laid-back atmosphere. With offerings of seafood soup, grilled fish, and shrimp empanadas, you can whet your appetite while soaking up a little local culture. Before leaving Baja, be sure to stop by the popular Café Santa Fe in Todos Santos. This understated Italian restaurant offers salads, soups, pastas, calzones, and more. A trip to Todos Santos should only be completed with dinner at this quaint, Italian café. On the other hand, a trip to the southern part of Baja, Mexico should only be completed by trying as many local eateries as possible.