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Mariscos Cabo Seafood (el Tezal)

Name: Mariscos Cabo Seafood (el Tezal)
Address: Avenida Cotero, Cabo San Lucas Baja California Sur 23456 Mexico, AW
Price range: Mid Range
Rating: 4.9

★★★★½4.9 out of 5 · 36 reviews

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Mariscos Cabo Seafood (el Tezal) is a $$ seafood & mexican local restaurant in Cabo San Lucas rated 4.9/5 by 36 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

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Mariscos Cabo Seafood sits in El Tezal, the residential hillside neighborhood just north of downtown Cabo San Lucas, and locals fill the tables. The 4.9 rating across 36 reviews isn't inflated — the food scores 4.8, value matches it, and service comes in at a perfect 5.0. It's the kind of place where the staff remembers orders and the kitchen doesn't take shortcuts. The menu runs the full seafood spectrum at mid-range prices, meaning you can eat well without the marina markup. Portions are generous enough that value becomes obvious by the second plate. Atmosphere scores 4.8 despite being a neighborhood spot, which usually means it's clean, bright, and feels more intentional than a corner taquería. If you're staying in Cabo San Lucas proper, El Tezal is a five-minute drive inland — worth it if you want to eat where the checks go to locals, not tourists walking off a cruise ship.

At a glance

Area: Cabo San Lucas
Vibe: local
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Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: seafood
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Dietary options: —

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