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Christmas Eve in Los Cabos combines familiar holiday traditions with the region’s established dining scene and resort culture. On December 24, many restaurants across Baja California Sur shift their regular service to offer fixed menus, extended dinners, and evening programming designed specifically for Noche Buena. These meals often blend international holiday staples with Baja California Sur ingredients, supported by wine pairings, live music, or oceanfront settings.
The following list brings together restaurants that will have Christmas Eve dinners or special menus so that you can choose the perfect setting for your holiday gathering.
Cabo San Lucas
El Farallón at Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
Set above the Pacific on the Pedregal cliffs, El Farallón is known for formal seafood tasting menus served in a quiet, candlelit setting. Christmas Eve here usually takes the form of a multi-course dinner with champagne service and an early evening pace.
Don Sánchez
Near the Marina, Don Sánchez centers its cooking on contemporary Mexican cuisine and technical precision. On Christmas Eve, the restaurant typically offers a curated tasting menu designed for a seated, unhurried dinner rather than a late night.
Seared at One&Only Palmilla
Seared is a steakhouse within the Palmilla resort corridor, known for premium cuts and a refined dining room. Christmas Eve is generally marked by a fixed menu that blends classic holiday dishes with the restaurant’s core steak offerings.
Funky Geisha
Located in the Marina area, Funky Geisha maintains a lively dining room year-round. On Christmas Eve, the tone shifts slightly toward a dinner-focused service, often paired with live music rather than full nightclub programming.
Manta at The Cape, a Thompson Hotel
Overlooking the ocean along the Tourist Corridor, Manta combines Mexican ingredients with Pacific influences. Christmas Eve here usually features a special menu that emphasizes seasonal products and wine pairings.
San José del Cabo
Flora’s Field Kitchen at Flora Farms
Situated within a working farm outside town, Flora Farms is a long-standing Christmas Eve destination. The evening typically centers on a farm-driven fixed menu, communal tables, and live acoustic music in an outdoor setting.
Acre Restaurant
Set inland among palm groves, Acre balances open-air dining with wood-fired cooking. Christmas Eve dinners here usually unfold slowly, with a set menu and a relaxed atmosphere that suits families and small groups.
Hotel El Ganzo Restaurant
Overlooking the marina, Hotel El Ganzo combines dining with music programming. On Christmas Eve, the restaurant generally offers a special dinner service, often accompanied by live performances in the early evening.
Ánica at Grand Solmar San José del Cabo
Ánica presents contemporary Mexican cuisine in a resort setting. Christmas Eve service tends to follow a formal dinner structure, sometimes paired with live music and seasonal menu additions.
La Lupita Taco & Mezcal
Located in downtown San José del Cabo, La Lupita is known for tacos and mezcal in a casual setting. On Christmas Eve, it usually remains open with extended hours, offering a less formal option for the evening.
East Cape
Estiatorio Milos at Costa Palmas
Within the Costa Palmas development, Estiatorio Milos focuses on Greek seafood traditions. Christmas Eve here is usually handled through a tasting menu that fits into the resort’s broader holiday programming.
Limón at Costa Palmas
Limón serves Mediterranean-inspired dishes in a beachfront dining room. On December 24, it often offers a special menu aligned with Christmas Eve, keeping the tone calm and food-focused.
Casa de Brasa at Costa Palmas
Known for live-fire cooking and grilled meats, Casa de Brasa adapts its menu on Christmas Eve to emphasize shared plates and seasonal ingredients.
Zest at Costa Palmas
Zest operates as a more casual venue within the resort, but on Christmas Eve it typically transitions to a structured dinner service with holiday-specific dishes.
Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas Dining Venues
Several restaurants within the Four Seasons complex participate in Christmas Eve through coordinated menus and early evening dining options for resort guests.
Todos Santos
Benno at Hotel San Cristóbal
Located just south of town along the coast, Benno focuses on Baja-driven cooking and seasonal ingredients. Christmas Eve is usually marked by a tasting menu served in a restrained, coastal setting.
DŪM
In the center of Todos Santos, DŪM offers a small, contemporary dining room known for carefully composed plates. Christmas Eve here tends to be intimate, with a fixed menu and a quiet pace.
Paradero Todos Santos Restaurant
Set outside town, Paradero integrates architecture and landscape into its dining experience. Christmas Eve often includes a special dinner and cocktails, keeping the evening reflective rather than festive.
Jazamango
A long-established restaurant in Todos Santos, Jazamango is known for farm-forward cooking and a relaxed courtyard. It often remains open on Christmas Eve with seasonal dishes and extended service.
Hotel San Cristóbal Events Dining
Beyond Benno, the hotel typically offers Christmas Eve gatherings for guests, combining food, drinks, and informal social spaces.
La Paz
Quinta La Peregrina
Near the Malecón, Quinta La Peregrina operates in a historic building with a large patio. Christmas Eve dinners here usually feature a special menu that blends Baja ingredients with international influences.
Sea Side Bar Wine & Grill
Facing the Bay of La Paz, Sea Side is known for seafood, pastas, and bay views. On December 24, it often offers a Christmas Eve dinner service timed around waterfront activity.
Hambrusia
Located along Álvaro Obregón in Centro, Hambrusia combines Mexican and Asian flavors with a strong cocktail program. Christmas Eve service tends to follow regular dinner hours with seasonal menu touches.
Casamarte Oyster Bar & Grill
Set in a restored house near the waterfront, Casamarte focuses on oysters and local seafood. Christmas Eve here is usually centered on a compact menu and early evening dining.
Quemadero
Known for attentive service and contemporary regional cooking, Quemadero offers a quieter option for Christmas Eve, with a menu designed for a long, seated dinner.