Food tours in Cabo San Lucas
A food tour is the quickest way to eat your way around Cabo San Lucas. The most comfortable months are December to February, with highs around 81°F (27°C) and about 1 rainy days a month.
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What to eat and drink in Cabo San Lucas
Expect to taste the local staples. Ones to look for:
- Lobster
- Spiny lobster, usually grilled with garlic butter.
- Tequila
- Agave spirit from western Mexico; sipping tequilas are aged in oak.
- Tacos
- Soft corn tortillas with fillings such as al pastor pork, fish or cochinita, eaten from street stands.
- Margarita
- A cocktail of tequila, lime juice and orange liqueur, served with a salted rim.
How to pick a good food tour
- Skip a big meal beforehand: most tours serve the equivalent of lunch or dinner across six to ten stops.
- Small groups of 12 or fewer get served faster and fit into tiny counters and bars.
- Check what's included. Some tours count drinks as stops, others charge for them on the day.
- Ask about dietary swaps before you book. Many tours can replace meat or gluten dishes if they know ahead.
Cabo San Lucas month by month
Averages for Cabo San Lucas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1937–2020, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 80 (27) | 81 (27) | 83 (29) | 86 (30) | 90 (32) | 91 (33) | 94 (34) | 94 (35) | 93 (34) | 92 (33) | 87 (30) | 81 (27) |
| Low °F (°C) | 55 (13) | 55 (13) | 57 (14) | 60 (15) | 62 (17) | 65 (19) | 72 (22) | 75 (24) | 74 (23) | 70 (21) | 64 (18) | 57 (14) |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:55 pm | 6:16 pm | 6:29 pm | 6:40 pm | 6:53 pm | 7:06 pm | 7:08 pm | 6:52 pm | 6:24 pm | 5:55 pm | 5:36 pm | 5:37 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for food tours in Cabo San Lucas?
December to February. Expect highs around 81°F (27°C) and about 1 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are August and July.
What food is Cabo San Lucas known for?
Lobster: spiny lobster, usually grilled with garlic butter. Tequila: agave spirit from western Mexico; sipping tequilas are aged in oak. Tacos: soft corn tortillas with fillings such as al pastor pork, fish or cochinita, eaten from street stands.
Where can I book food tours in Cabo San Lucas?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
