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X - Equis at Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Name: X - Equis at Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Address: Boulevard Mar De Cortez S/N, Delegacion La Playa San José Del Cabo, Bcs, 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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X - Equis at Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is a $$$ international & modern upscale restaurant in San José del Cabo rated 5.0/5 by 2 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

X - Equis sits inside Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve on the eastern edge of San José del Cabo, where the coast bends toward the East Cape. It's the resort's signature restaurant, which means the setting and service match the property's standard — high. The kitchen runs modern, pulling from local ingredients and Baja techniques without overcomplicating the plate. Perfect subratings across food, service, atmosphere, and value suggest the experience holds up, though the sample size is thin. Mid-range pricing at a Ritz Reserve property is relative; expect resort-tier tabs, but not the extreme end of what Cabo can charge. The atmosphere leans refined without being stiff, and the staff knows how to pace a meal. If you're staying at Zadún, it's already on your list. If you're not, it's worth the drive for a night when you want polish and don't mind paying for it.

At a glance

Area: San José del Cabo
Vibe: upscale
Price: ●●●○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: –
Cuisine: international
modern
Dietary options: —

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Misión San José del Cabo

The original mission church stands in the center of San José del Cabo, anchoring the town plaza where the Gallery District spreads out to the north. Built in the 18th century after earlier versions were destroyed, it's a working parish church with a tile mural over the entrance depicting the martyrdom of Padre Tamaral — a violent episode from mission history that's unusual to see rendered so explicitly. The interior is simple, whitewashed, with wooden beams and local santos, and mass still runs most evenings. It's rated 4.3 across 860-plus reviews, which is solid for a historic site that isn't trying to entertain. Most people stop by during a Thursday evening art walk or while wandering the plaza. You can walk in free when services aren't happening. The surrounding square has benches under fig trees and usually a few vendors — it's the calm center of town before the galleries and restaurants take over a block north.

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Sillvermoon Gallery

Silvermoon Gallery sits on Plaza Mijares in the San José del Cabo Art District, right where the Thursday evening art walk kicks off. The 5/5 rating across 108 reviews is unusually high for a gallery—most art spaces divide opinion—which suggests the curation here is broad enough to land with both serious collectors and walk-in tourists. The focus is contemporary Mexican artists, with rotating exhibitions that change monthly, so what's on the walls depends on when you visit. Prices range from affordable prints to serious investment pieces, and the staff will talk you through provenance without hovering. If you're in San José on a Thursday evening, the gallery stays open late and pours wine, which makes it an easy first or last stop on the walking circuit. If you're not an art buyer, it's still worth fifteen minutes to see what's getting wall space in Cabo right now.

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X - Equis at Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve