Your Guide to Thanksgiving Dining in Baja

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For anyone spending the holiday in Baja California Sur, finding the ideal spot to gather and enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal is key. From the quiet farm settings of Todos Santos to the expansive oceanfront resorts of Los Cabos, the region provides a variety of excellent dining options scheduled for Thursday, November 27, 2025.

This guide highlights premier restaurants and resort venues with special menus so that you can choose the perfect setting for your holiday gathering.

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Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo

The Los Cabos corridor offers the most concentrated collection of dining events, featuring experiences that range from formal five-course meals to lavish family buffets.

Don Manuel’s at Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal

This stunning hacienda-style venue, carved into the Pedregal cliffs, is hosting a traditional Thanksgiving celebration. The event focuses on classic holiday favorites, delivered with signature resort-quality, including an extensive seasonal dessert station and carefully selected wine pairings. The ambiance is grand yet welcoming.

Agua at One&Only Palmilla

Located in San Jose del Cabo, Agua offers expansive views of the Sea of Cortez. The restaurant is preparing a family-style holiday feast. This offering is designed to provide all the essential components of a traditional holiday meal, executed with the high-quality ingredients and presentation expected from this renowned property.

Humo at Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Also in San Jose del Cabo, Humo focuses on elemental cooking, utilizing fire and wood smoke. The restaurant presents a four-course dinner curated explicitly for the holiday. The event emphasizes unique flavor profiles and includes live music, positioning it as an elevated dinner experience.

Hacienda del Mar Los Cabos: De Cortez and Pitahayas

This resort offers two great options. De Cortez provides an elegant, adults-only setting with a quieter, more formal evening featuring a special holiday menu and live music. Pitahayas is the family-friendly alternative, providing a chef-curated celebration with its own special holiday menu and lively atmosphere suitable for all ages.

Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach: La Nao and LaFrida.

At this sprawling Cabo San Lucas property, you have a choice: La Nao hosts a lavish, traditional Thanksgiving buffet in its expansive, oceanfront setting, complete with live violin and DJ music. Alternatively, LaFrida, the resort’s highly rated restaurant, offers an exclusive five-course tasting menu featuring contemporary Mexican cuisine, a choice for those seeking a culinary adventure.

Cibola Restaurant at Montecristo Estates Luxury Villas

This venue provides an exclusive environment for those staying at or visiting the Montecristo Estates. The restaurant is offering a pre-set Thanksgiving menu featuring traditional dishes delivered with polished service and accompanied by live music.

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Photo by Don Manuel’s, at Waldorf Astoria

Todos Santos, Loreto, and La Paz

For those seeking a more relaxed pace or a location away from the main tourist corridor, these options provide an authentic Baja ambiance blended with holiday tradition.

Cosecha at Hotel San Cristóbal

Situated directly on the beach, the hotel’s dining venue often uses its beautiful garden setting for special events. The Thanksgiving dinner here draws on Pacific coast seafood and the area’s fresh agricultural produce, offering traditional holiday dishes prepared with a local focus.

Jazamango by Chef Javier Plascencia

Known for its dedicated farm-to-table practice, Jazamango is a natural fit for a harvest celebration. The open-air setting and commitment to seasonal, local ingredients mean the Thanksgiving event will likely interpret the holiday through regional Baja flavors, emphasizing freshness and quality.

Rancho Las Cruces

Located in the La Paz area, this historic coastal resort provides a tranquil setting on the Sea of Cortez. The dining experience focuses on simple elegance, and their event calendar confirms a classic Thanksgiving dinner, appealing to those who prioritize a straightforward, yet quality, traditional holiday meal in a stunning locale.

Villa del Palmar at Danzante Bay Resort

This beautiful resort offers views of the Islands of Loreto. The Thanksgiving Dinner here is a fusion event, blending traditional American favorites with Baja-inspired flavors. This approach allows guests to enjoy classic holiday dishes alongside fresh, regional seafood and ingredients.