Located on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, Cabo San Lucas is a paradise for travelers seeking sun, sea, and vibrant nightlife. This beautiful city not only has stunning beaches and breathtaking landscapes but also a thriving bar scene and nightlife that caters to all tastes.
If you are planning your next Cabo adventure and looking for the best bars in the city, in this post you will find a complete guide to explore and enjoy in the best locations. From chic beachfront lounges to lively cantinas, Cabo San Lucas has everything to offer to those looking to savor the rich foods and drinks of Los Cabos.
In La Isla Tour we want you to have the best experience in Cabo San Lucas, which is why we offer you different options so you can have a great lunch or dinner aboard. Go snorkeling, whale-watching, or on a sunset dinner while enjoying tasty meals and drinks!
In all our sailing tours we include a snack of nachos and chips with guacamole and salsa along with water and non-alcoholic drinks to enjoy at any time.
Cabo San Lucas has delicious food and drinks
Cabo San Lucas is well known for its beautiful beaches, incredible landscapes, and diverse marine life. But, one of the things that most attract tourists is its delicious food and drinks. Mexico has a diverse range of flavors for all tastes, including the iconic tacos, burritos, enchiladas, taquitos, nachos, guacamole, carnitas, quesadillas, chilaquiles, mole, ceasar salad, and sea food grill!
Besides food, you can also find many delicious drinks in Cabo San Lucas. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic, the city knows how to please visitors’ palates with the best combinations and flavors, using natural ingredients and local products. A must while being in Cabo is to try the local tequila, which is unique in the world.
Best Bars in Cabo San Lucas
We have curated a list of the best bars in Cabo San Lucas so you can visit a few of them on your next trip. From beach bars to pubs, you can find many incredible options in the city.
The Sand Bar
Located in Medano Beach, The Sand Bar is one of the oldest and best beach bars in the area, with 30 years and counting. It’s a popular spot, alongside places like Mango Deck and The Office, that you should definitely check out if you’re in Cabo San Lucas.
Start your day at this beach bar with some refreshing cocktails and delicious ceviche carefully selected from local seafood. In this bar, you will also find water activities, like jet skiing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding.
One of the greatest features of this bar is the rooftop bar massages that can go from 50, 60, or 90 minutes, which you can enjoy while admiring the stunning views of Land’s End and the beauty of the Sea of Cortez.
Sancho’s Bar
A popular bar where expats and regular visitors gather is Sancho’s Bar, a lively atmosphere that offers the opportunity to meet old friends. It opened its door in 2016 in Cabo San Lucas marina, which has a terrace overlooking the boardwalk, boats at the nearby docks, and the scenic high point, Cerro del Vigía, on the half-mile Land’s End.
You will find here a wide selection of drinks, and some delicious specialties like the Pink Taco, a hard-shell tortilla (naturally dyed pink) filled with mouthwatering ingredients.
Uno Más?
Uno más, or One More, is the place where you can stay the entire day and not even realize it. With an incredibly wide catalog of drinks, you can start at breakfast with a Bloody Ceasar with vodka, clamato juice, and chili salt rim.
It is so delicious, that you will ask one for lunch, snack, and then even dinner. This tiki-hut bar in Cabo San Lucas is a great location to have fun, enjoy the day, and delight yourself with some tasty food and drinks.
Jungle Bar
Like a true urban jungle, at the Jungle Bar, the first thing you listen to is the music and a lot of people having fun. With live music and bands, you can enjoy an incredible time and show your dance moves on the dance floor. A lot of people visit it, especially on weekends, so it is a great location to have fun at nighttime.
Jungle Bar is famous for its cold beer, but you can also ask for some signature drinks, like raspberry mojitos or jam-jar cocktails.
Nowhere Bar
If you want to discover the truth of Cabo San Lucas nightlife, then you need to visit Nowhere Bar, a place that keeps the party going well into the early hours. Facing the marina, at Plaza Bonita, this bar has an incredible location in the city. You have a great view of the marina and fishing boats, people strolling along the boardwalk, and even some occasional appearances of sea lions!
You can come during the day and have a nice drink, but at night is when the dancing begins! This bar is definitely one of the top dance bars in downtown Cabo, and conveniently, it is also close to other popular bars like Mandala or Squid Roe.
Omnia Dayclub
OMNIA Dayclub at Vidanta, a fairly newly established club in Los Cabos, breaks the norm by staying open even after sunset. This innovative club concept might just be the trendiest spot in the area. In February 2018, renowned DJs Steve Aoki, Calvin Harris, and Zedd kicked off the party at this new poolside venue, and the music hasn’t stopped since.
OMNIA steals the spotlight with its beachfront location, offering private cabanas, plunge pools, and exclusive two-story VIP bungalows. The dance scene at OMNIA gets lively in the afternoons when a celebrity DJ takes the stage.
Mandala Los Cabos
Mandala in Cabo San Lucas, an offshoot of the original location in Cancún, offers a more classic club ambiance compared to its neighbor El Squid Roe. It features vibrant dance music played by a changing lineup of international DJs, lively lighting, stylish decor, and a range of VIP services.
Alongside El Squid Roe, it’s one of the top nightclubs in the traditional downtown nightlife area, especially popular for lively bottle service celebrations after midnight. The dance floor is spacious and often hosts renowned DJs for special events.
Mandala is known for throwing the best Halloween bash in the region, hosting an unforgettable New Year’s Eve, and being a favored late-night spot for visiting celebrities. So, if your next trip is around these months, pay a visit to Mandala for some good drinks and to have a lot of fun!
Mango Deck
At Mango Deck, every day feels like a lively celebration. Grab a bucket of ice-cold Coronas and get ready for an unforgettable experience at Cabo’s most famous beachfront party destination.
Looking for fun events like bikini contests, sex position contests, or even banana-eating contests? You’ll find it all here. You can even rent a wave runner here, though most guests prefer to relax and soak up the sun, occasionally indulging in drinks and food from the full-service restaurant menu.
The menu mainly offers Mexican cuisine, but you’ll also find a variety of options, including pasta, fresh local seafood, barbecue, burgers, and other classic pub fare
El Squid Roe
If you want to visit an iconic location with decades of experience, then you cannot miss El Squid Roe and the emblematic bar that you go to if you want to dance, scream, and have fun like you have never done before.
This bar is not only known by locals, but it is also pretty popular among celebrities. This is the place where you go to have an unforgettable night! It is always crowded, and at midnight all its floor levels are at their peak. Try the jello shots and the specialty drink deals.
The Office
Looking for a relaxed day at The Office? This beachfront restaurant, topped with a traditional palapa roof, has been Medano Beach‘s go-to dining spot for many years.
Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty breakfast with options like omelets or waffles, brunch and lunch favorites like seafood cocktails or tuna salad with avocado, or classic dinners like grilled sea bass or coconut shrimp, The Office has it all.
They’re also known for their surf and turf dishes featuring steak and lobster, as well as Mexican specialties like arrachera, chile rellenos, nachos, and fajitas. The restaurant offers top-notch live music and entertainment, including the famous Thursday night Gran Fiesta Mexicana with traditional singing, dancing, fireworks, and lively contests.
Tabasco Beach
Tabasco may not have the same level of fame as other popular bars, but it’s actually one of the most visited spots in Medano Beach. It features a sunny deck with fantastic views of Land’s End and the local beach scene.
The menu offers simple options like omelets and burgers, as well as fresh local seafood in dishes like ceviches and shrimp cocktails.
During the day, all beachside tables are shaded with umbrellas, and there’s a variety of chilled beverages available to help beat the Baja California Sur heat. Additionally, Tabasco offers water-related rentals and activities, including wave runners and parasailing trips.
Bar Esquina
Near Medano Beach you can find Bahia Hotel, and in it, the incredible Bar Esquina. You’ll be greeted by a beautiful stone arch adorned with detailed wrought-iron gates. Past this entrance lies an outdoor courtyard and a bar illuminated by what seems like infinite lanterns.
The cocktails here are crafted with great care and attention. Notable selections from the menu include the lychee martini and the passion fruit margarita, elegantly garnished with salt and thyme. Regardless of your choice, we can assure you that you will find exquisite and mouthwatering drinks.
The Giggling Marlin
This thematic bar is truly an experience to have. The Giggling Marlin awaits you at the front door with a huge Marlin drinking an enormous beer, and this already tells you a lot about their brand.
This is the bar that you visit when you are looking for gigantic drinks. The cocktails are the size of football trophies, and we can guarantee that these are delicious. They also have their own brand of tequila, something that you cannot miss while visiting.
If drinking your drink normally is too boring, you can ask the staff to hold you like a freshly caught marlin upside down while you try to drink it.
Cabo Villas Rooftop
Located in Medano Beach, Cabo Villas Rooftop is the bar of Cabo Villas Beach Resort and Spa. This is the location that you visit when you want to try good beer since Bahia Brewing Company runs the space. All drinks are artisanal beer, and you can have many options.
Not sure what to ask? Get the beer flight, a combo of six different beers!
Cabo Wabo Cantina
Looking for good music? Cabo Wabo Cantina was founded by Van Halen star Sammy Hagar in 1990, and since then it has kept its musical roots going strong. It is everything you would ask in a location for rock stars, including its tequila-based drinks.
They also have their own brand of tequila that you should try when you visit.
Happy Ending Cantina
This is the ideal location to have some fun during the day. Happy Ending Cantina is an emblematic location where locals and tourists get together to play beer pong and enjoy the happy hour! With country music playing and live sporting events on TV, you can ask for the classic two beers and two tequila shots for five dollars.
Explore the Sea of Cortez in a private catamaran with La Isla Tour
To take your adventure to the next level, you cannot miss the opportunity to discover the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean with La Isla Tour. Our excursion will cruise around the best landmarks, you can go snorkeling, on a whale-watching tour, or on a sunset cruise.
Our excursions will include snorkeling gear, paddle boards, delicious snacks like nachos and guacamole, and drinks! We will take care of everything so you only worry about having fun.
Enjoy a luxurious boat ride with delicious gourmet food and drinks
Our luxurious catamaran is waiting for you and your next events! Celebrate weddings, proposals, vow renewals, engagements, birthday parties, getaways, bachelor or bachelorette parties, and so much more!
We will sail in a luxury boat and explore the stunning views of Los Cabos, and by sunset time, we will serve you a gourmet dinner prepared by a renowned Mexican chef onboard. We also include an open bar to delight you and your guests with the best drinks in Cabo San Lucas.
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