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Candil Agave Bar at Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Name: Candil Agave Bar at Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Address: Boulevard Mar De Cortez S/N, entre Glorieta 5 y Glorieta 6 San Jose Del Cabo, San Jose del Cabo Baja California Sur 23403 Mexico, AW
Price range: Mid Range
Rating: 5

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 · 2 reviews

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Candil Agave Bar at Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is a $$ mexican & bar upscale restaurant in San José del Cabo rated 5.0/5 by 2 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Candil Agave Bar sits inside Zadún, the Ritz-Carlton Reserve on the East Cape side of San José del Cabo. It's the resort's tequila and mezcal-focused spot, which means the list runs deep and the staff knows how to walk you through it. The 5/5 rating comes from just two reviews, so take that context as you will—it's more of a signal that the people who've bothered to review it left happy, not that it's battle-tested by hundreds. Mid-range pricing keeps it approachable despite the Reserve label. The setting skews intimate and ingredient-forward, with agave spirits as the anchor rather than the afterthought. If you're staying at Zadún or passing through the East Cape corridor and want to sample Baja spirits without the volume of a Cabo San Lucas bar, this works. Just know you're paying partly for the zip code and the curation.

At a glance

Area: San José del Cabo
Vibe: upscale
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: –
Cuisine: mexican
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Perfect sunsets. Perfect cocktails. Unforgettable moments. As day fades into night, settle in and savor the experience—where every view is mesmerizing and every cocktail tells a story.

An exceptional setting to explore the depth and character of Mexico’s finest agave spirits or enjoy a classic cocktail. At Candil, every sip is a celebration of craftsmanship, heritage, and discovery

A cocktail is never just a cocktail at Candil. Unexpected presentations captivate, extraordinary flavors inspire, and with every glass, new memories begin to unfold.

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