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Benno

Name: Benno
Address: Carratera Federal No. 19, Km 54.5 Hotel San Cristobal, Todos Santos Baja California Sur 23300 Mexico, AW
Price range: Mid Range
Rating: 4.9

★★★★½4.9 out of 5 · 115 reviews

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Benno is a $$ mexican & mediterranean upscale restaurant in Todos Santos rated 4.9/5 by 115 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Benno sits inside Hotel San Cristobal on the edge of Todos Santos, looking out at the Pacific. It's run 4.9 across the board — food, service, atmosphere — which is rare for anywhere, let alone a town this size. The kitchen works Mexican, Mediterranean, and seafood into a single menu that actually makes sense, probably because they're pulling from local boats and the hotel's own gardens. Mid-range pricing with a 4.7 value rating means people think they're getting more than they paid for. The upscale vibe doesn't mean stiff. It's kid-friendly, so families show up alongside couples doing the Todos Santos weekend circuit. You don't need a reservation, but if you're coming on a Friday or Saturday in high season, calling ahead is smarter than standing around hoping for a table. The terrace is the move if it's open.

At a glance

Area: Todos Santos
Vibe: upscale
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: mexican
mediterranean
seafood
Dietary options: —

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Tours & things to do nearby

Todos Santos Eco Adventures

Todos Santos Eco Adventures runs a full-day outing on the Pacific side, pulling a 5/5 rating from nearly 400 reviews — unusually high consensus for a multi-hour activity. The seven-hour format keeps group sizes manageable and builds in time on the water, not just standing around gear. Intensity sits at a 3 out of 5, so expect some physical engagement but nothing that requires prior experience or extreme fitness. The route typically includes coastal exploration and chances to see marine life that migrate through the corridor between the peninsula and the open Pacific. Pricing sits at $150, which tracks with the duration and the specialized access. Book direct through their site; they handle their own calendar and don't farm reservations out to aggregators, which usually means faster responses and fewer surprise upcharges. If you're staying in Cabo proper, factor in the drive — Todos Santos is an hour north, and most pickups add time.

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Omega Tours Todos Santos

Omega Tours runs mountain-biking and adventure excursions out of Todos Santos, a small art town on the Pacific side about an hour north of Cabo San Lucas. The 4.9 rating across 311 reviews puts it near the top of activity operators in the area, and the intensity level is high—this is not a sunset photo tour. Trips run around four hours and typically involve rugged terrain, either on two wheels or scrambling through desert canyons depending on the route. The $120 price point is mid-range for guided outdoor adventures in Baja, and you're paying for local knowledge of trails that don't show up on apps. Book directly through them. Todos Santos itself sits between the Sierra de la Laguna foothills and empty Pacific beaches, so the backdrop is stark and wide open. If you're comfortable on a bike or hiking in heat, this is a straightforward way to see the backside of the peninsula without a tour bus.

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Explora Baja

Explora Baja runs small-group kayaking and snorkeling trips out of Todos Santos, on the Pacific side where Baja drops into open ocean. The four-hour outings put you in sea caves and kelp forests that bigger outfits can't reach, often with sightings of sea turtles, rays, and seasonal gray whales. It's a 5-star average across 222 reviews, which is unusual for something physically demanding — most water tours on this coast trend lower because conditions can be rough. The guides are bilingual locals who grew up fishing these breaks, so the pacing adjusts to swell and skill level without drama. Expect moderate paddling and some scrambling on rocks; the snorkel portion depends on clarity that day. They cap groups at eight and include wetsuits and reef-safe sunscreen in the $100 rate. Book direct through their site — they don't run through the big platforms, and slots fill early in winter when the water's calmest.

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Tequila’s Sunrise Bar & Grill

Tequila's Sunrise sits on Calle Benito Juarez in the center of Todos Santos, serving Mexican and American plates in a casual setup that works for families. The food rating edges above the overall score, and service runs consistently high across nearly a thousand reviews, which suggests the kitchen and staff have the rhythm down. The menu covers both sides of the border without trying to be fancy about it—tacos, burgers, grilled fish, the usual suspects done well enough that people come back. Mid-range pricing and a 4.3 value rating mean you're getting what you pay for without surprises on the check. The vibe is straightforward: walk in, order, eat, leave happy. It's the kind of place that handles kids without making a thing of it, and since Todos Santos doesn't have wall-to-wall dining options, having a reliable spot that doesn't require a reservation or a dress code matters. If you're in town and hungry, it works.

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La Casita Tapas & Wine Bar

La Casita Tapas & Wine Bar is a casual spot in the central zone of Todos Santos, and it's been quietly collecting fans for years — 616 reviews at 4.5 stars tells you it's consistent. The food and service both score 4.7, which is unusually high for a mid-range place, and the tapas format means you can graze through a half-dozen plates without committing to one entrée. The menu skews international, so you're not locked into one style, and the wine list gets mentioned enough in reviews to suggest they care about pairings. It's kid-friendly, which is rare in the tapas category, so families can actually use it without feeling like they're crashing a date night. No reservations required — walk-ins work fine most nights. Value scores well, which tracks for the price tier, and the atmosphere rating suggests it's comfortable without trying too hard. If you're in Todos Santos and want something more flexible than a full sit-down meal, this handles the job.

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Rumi Garden

Rumi Garden is a courtyard spot in downtown Todos Santos serving international dishes in a laid-back setting that pulls high marks across the board. The 4.8 scores for atmosphere and service aren't surprising once you sit down—tables are scattered under trees and strung lights, and the staff moves quickly without hovering. Food and value both land at 4.6 and above, which is solid for a mid-range kitchen turning out a rotating menu that isn't locked to one cuisine. It's casual enough for kids and doesn't require a reservation, so it works as a fallback when the sit-down places closer to the plaza are full. Todos Santos runs quieter than the cape corridor, and Rumi fits that rhythm—good cooking, no pretense, consistent enough that locals and visitors both show up. If you're staying in town for more than a night, you'll probably end up here.

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Todos Santos

The Hotelito

The Hotelito sits just off the plaza in Todos Santos, close enough to walk to the galleries and cafes but set back behind a palm grove. It's small — the kind of place where staff remember your name by breakfast on day two. The 4.9 rating across rooms, service, and cleanliness holds up, and the 4.8 for value is notable for a boutique property in a town where mid-tier lodging can feel overpriced. Rooms and sleep quality both score 4.9, which suggests they've figured out the mattress-and-linens part that so many places miss. The location rating sits at 4.6 — not because it's far from anything, but because Todos Santos itself is a 45-minute drive from the airport and an hour from Cabo proper. If you're coming here, you're coming for the town, not for proximity to the marina.

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La Poza Boutique Hotel & Spa

La Poza sits in Todos Santos on the Pacific side, which means no sargassum — the coast here stays clear. The 4.8 rating holds across 468 reviews, and the subratings tell the story: sleep quality and cleanliness both hit 4.9, rooms and service match the overall score, and value comes in at 4.7. That consistency doesn't happen by accident at a boutique property. The name references the lagoon that forms seasonally between the hotel and the beach. Todos Santos itself is an hour north of Cabo San Lucas — art galleries, organic cafes, surf breaks — so this is the choice if you want distance from the resort corridor. The Pacific side means bigger waves and cooler water than the Sea of Cortez, which suits some people perfectly and others not at all. If you're hunting for a small property with tight operations and you'd rather skip the all-inclusive scene, the ratings suggest La Poza delivers. Just know it's Todos Santos, not Cabo proper.

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Los Colibris Casitas

Los Colibris Casitas is a small collection of independent casitas in Todos Santos, a couple blocks from the Pacific on the La Poza side of town. The 4.9 rating across nearly 300 reviews tells you what's working: the value score and service score both sit at or near the top, and guests report sleeping well — which at a quiet property like this isn't a surprise. The casitas are private, not clustered resort-style, so you get space and a kitchen if you want it. Todos Santos pulls a quieter crowd than the main tourist corridor, and this setup leans into that. The Pacific here doesn't deal with sargassum, so the coast stays clear. Rooms score slightly lower than the other categories, but still a 4.7 — likely just a reflection of the casita style versus polished resort finishes. If you're after full-service resort amenities, this isn't the play. If you want a base in Todos Santos with strong host attention and good value, it consistently delivers.

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El Mirador Restaurant

El Mirador sits above Todos Santos on a hillside road, and the 4.9 atmosphere rating tells you what you need to know about the view — you're looking straight out over the Pacific. The food runs upscale Mexican and Mediterranean with a seafood focus, and the kitchen backs it up with a 4.6 score that edges out the already-solid service mark. Fine dining in Todos Santos means you're not in the resort corridor, so the crowd skews older, quieter, more interested in the plating than the playlist. The value rating at 4.3 is honest for what you're paying — this isn't a taco stand, but it's not trying to be. Reservations aren't required, though sunset tables disappear fast on weekends. If you're staying in Todos Santos and want one meal with a tablecloth and a wine list, this is the move.

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