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Santo Pulpo

Name: Santo Pulpo
Address: Paseo Malecon San Jose, Calle Punta Palmilla, Hotel Zone Right next to Plaza del Pescador, San Jose del Cabo Baja California Sur 23406 Mexico, AW
Price range: Mid Range
Rating: 4.5

★★★★½4.5 out of 5 · 132 reviews

beachfront

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Santo Pulpo is a $$ seafood & mexican beachfront restaurant in Hotel Zone rated 4.5/5 by 132 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

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Santo Pulpo is a mid-range spot on the San Jose malecon, right next to Plaza del Pescador. It pulls a 4.5 across 132 reviews, but the food subrating at 4.7 tells you what you're here for — the kitchen is outperforming the price point. Service and atmosphere both land at 4.6, which means the whole package works, not just the plate. The menu leans seafood, as the name suggests, and the value score at 4.5 backs up what regulars already know: you're not overpaying for the location. It's a solid pick if you want something better than tourist-trap default but don't need white tablecloths to make it feel like a night out.

At a glance

Area: Hotel Zone
Vibe: beachfront
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: seafood
mexican
steakhouse
Dietary options: —

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