Don Manuel's

Mexico



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Ideal for
Known for
modern Mexican gastronomy rooted in regional flavors
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Local tip
Ask about family-style ordering when making a dinner reservation, especially for a group planning to share several dishes.

Don Manuel’s is a modern Mexican restaurant in Cabo San Lucas, located at Cam. del Mar 1 in Col. El Pedregal. The setting is warm and inviting, with the restaurant positioned near the ocean and framed by panoramic views. Live music forms part of the atmosphere as the dining room comes to life in the evening.

The cooking brings together traditional and contemporary techniques, using regional ingredients and layered flavors to present a current interpretation of Mexico’s culinary heritage. The menu is seasonal and reflects the variety of ingredients associated with the region, while retaining a connection to established Mexican cooking traditions.

Don Manuel’s is designed around shared dining. Dishes can be ordered family-style, creating a format suited to groups who prefer to taste several preparations across the table rather than follow a strictly individual meal. That approach also gives the restaurant a relaxed social quality within its polished resort setting.

Breakfast and dinner are both part of the restaurant’s offering. Morning service is presented through a mix of freshly prepared food, baked items, fruit and Mexican-inspired breakfast flavors, with options for both more substantial and lighter starts to the day. Dinner focuses on the restaurant’s modern Mexican expression, with regional ingredients and carefully developed combinations at the center of the experience.

The restaurant also includes a bar, adding another option for an evening visit or a drink alongside dinner. Its combination of seasonal cooking, shared plates, live music and an ocean-facing setting makes it a natural choice for resort guests and Cabo diners looking for a leisurely meal with a sense of place. Reservations are handled through the restaurant’s dedicated contact details.

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Don Manuel’s is at Cam. del Mar 1, Col. El Pedregal, 23455 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico.
Restaurant reservations can be requested by calling +52 624 163 4300 or emailing SJDWA.Restaurants@waldorfastoria.com.
The restaurant’s offering includes breakfast and dinner. Operating hours can be confirmed through the reservation contact.
Dietary needs can be raised with the restaurant reservations team by phone or email.
The setting is described as being steps from the ocean with panoramic views. Outdoor seating should be confirmed with restaurant reservations.
Yes. The dining format invites family-style ordering and shared dishes across the table.
The family-style format can work well for families dining together.
It is in Col. El Pedregal, a coastal area of Cabo San Lucas.

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