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Los Tres Gallos

Name: Los Tres Gallos
Address: Leona Vicario Esquina 20 de Noviembre, Cabo San Lucas Baja California Sur 23469 Mexico, AW
Price range: Mid Range
Rating: 4.5

★★★★½4.5 out of 5 · 2,130 reviews

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Los Tres Gallos is a $$ mexican local restaurant in Cabo San Lucas rated 4.5/5 by 2,130 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Los Tres Gallos is a mid-range spot in downtown Cabo San Lucas that locals actually use, which already puts it ahead of half the marina restaurants. The 4.5 rating across 2,000+ reviews holds up because the subratings tell the story: service and atmosphere both hit 4.7, food's at 4.6, and value sits at 4.4. That last number matters when you're trying to eat well without paying resort prices. The kitchen leans traditional Mexican — not the sort engineered for tourists who can't handle chile, but the version people actually cook at home and in neighborhood spots across Baja. Portions are generous, the staff moves fast, and the atmosphere skews lively without tipping into loud. It's the kind of place where you can bring kids or show up solo at the bar and neither feels out of place. If you're staying near the marina and want to eat where the check doesn't require a second mortgage, this works.

At a glance

Area: Cabo San Lucas
Vibe: local
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: mexican
Dietary options: —

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Tours & things to do nearby

Arch of Cabo San Lucas

The Arch sits at the southern tip of the Baja peninsula, where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez. You reach it by water taxi from the marina or Médano Beach — most people do a quick loop, snap photos, and head back. The 4.8 rating across nearly 9,000 reviews reflects what it is: a reliable postcard moment, no tricks. The rock formation marks Land's End, and depending on the tide, you'll see sea lion colonies on the rocks and sometimes pelicans stacked on the outcroppings. Water taxis run constantly during daylight hours, and some will drop you at Lover's Beach on the Cortez side if you want to wade. The Pacific side (Divorce Beach) has a serious undertow — people look, they don't swim. It's the thing everyone does once. Go early or late to dodge the midday boat clusters. The ride out takes ten minutes, you get your shot, and you're done. If you skip it, you'll end up seeing it from every other boat trip anyway.

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Blue Sky Cabo Fishing and Tours

Blue Sky Cabo Fishing and Tours operates from F Dock in the Cabo San Lucas marina, and the 5 out of 5 rating across nearly 6,000 reviews puts them in rare territory. Most charter operations in Cabo cluster around 4.5 stars — this one doesn't. The volume matters as much as the score. Five thousand reviews means hundreds of boats went out, came back, and enough people felt compelled to say something that the average held. That's consistency at scale, which is harder to fake than a handful of perfect scores. Whether it's the crew, the boat condition, or how they handle rough days, something's working. They run fishing charters and tours from the marina, which is the standard launching point for anything heading into the Sea of Cortez or around the arch. If you're comparing operators, this is one where the data actually separates from the pack.

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What travelers are saying.

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Travelers say Los Tres Gallos delivers traditional Mexican cuisine in a lively open-air courtyard downtown, with standout dishes like chicken mole, carnitas, and enormous flan regularly praised. Service gets high marks—staff like Edgar, Alberto, and Francisco earn mentions by name for attentiveness and menu knowledge. The rooftop setting with colorful flags and roaming mariachi bands creates festive ambiance, though drink prices regularly surprise guests at $25 per margarita. Most find the splurge worthwhile for authentic flavors and generous portions, though a vocal minority report inconsistent execution and tourist-focused pricing that doesn't match the Michelin mention.

Standing out

Chicken mole praised for rich authentic sauce and tender meat
8 mentions
“The mole sauce was complex and delicious, best we had all week”
Flan arrives enormous—easily shared by four people—with perfect custard texture
7 mentions
“That flan must weigh a pound, we took leftovers home and ate it the next day”
Staff remember names and provide detailed dish explanations, especially Edgar, Alberto, Francisco
12 mentions
“Alberto explained our allergies so well and made the night fun with his expertise”
Open-air rooftop courtyard with colorful flags creates festive atmosphere without being stuffy
15 mentions
“The breeze and uncovered ceiling with waving banners made it feel authentically Cabo”
Carnitas pork shank arrives fall-off-bone tender in generous portions
6 mentions
“The pork shank was so tender and flavorful, one of our best dishes all trip”

Watch-outs

Margaritas priced at $25 each, with automatic gratuity and double-cocktail charges catching guests off-guard
9 mentions
“No margarita is worth forty-eight dollars—check your bill for double charges”
Mariachi bands play American classics like Hotel California instead of Mexican repertoire
4 mentions
“The band only played American songs, felt engineered for tourists”
Inconsistent food execution: steaks arrive fatty, fish dry, portions small for $45 plates
6 mentions
“My steak was mostly rind and fat, the fish overcooked despite my request”

Tips from travelers

Make reservations and check weather before booking—the entire restaurant is open-air with no rain cover
Bring cash to tip mariachi musicians directly, they now expect twelve dollars per song
Order the flan for the table—it serves four people easily and travels well for leftovers
Scrutinize your bill line-by-line for double cocktail charges and automatic fees before paying

Maybe skip if: Skip this if you want bargain pricing or prefer climate-controlled dining—margaritas hit $25 and the uncovered courtyard means mosquitos and street noise.

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