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Zipper's

Name: Zipper's
Address: Tourist Corridor Km 28. 5, San Jose del Cabo Baja California Sur 23406 Mexico, AW
Price range: Mid Range
Rating: 3.9

★★★½☆3.9 out of 5 · 935 reviews

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Zipper's is a $$ international casual restaurant in Tourist Corridor rated 3.9/5 by 935 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Zipper's is a casual spot along the Tourist Corridor, about halfway between the two Cabos, and it pulls both locals and tourists who want something low-key without giving up an ocean view. The atmosphere rating runs higher than the food or service scores, which tracks—people come for the open-air setup and the reliable international menu that covers burgers, seafood, and Mexican standards without trying to be all things to all people. It's kid-friendly, mid-priced, and you don't need a reservation, which makes it useful when the dinner plan falls apart or you just want to sit somewhere easy after a beach day. The food is fine, not revelatory, but the layout and the breeze off the water do most of the work. If you're staying in the Corridor and don't feel like driving into town, it's a decent fallback.

At a glance

Area: Tourist Corridor
Vibe: casual
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: international
Dietary options: —

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