Edith's Restaurant

Edith's Restaurant has been one of Cabo San Lucas's most beloved dining destinations for years, and it occupies a sweet spot that's hard to find — upscale enough to feel like a special occasion, but relaxed and warm enough that families with kids are genuinely welcome. Located in a beautiful open-air hacienda-style courtyard in downtown Cabo, the restaurant serves Baja-Guerreran fusion cuisine that showcases the best of regional Mexican cooking.

The setting is the first thing that impresses. Massive palapa roofs soar overhead, candles flicker on every table, and the open-air design means you're dining under the Cabo sky. It's romantic enough for date night but lively and warm enough that a family with kids doesn't feel out of place.

The staff — many of whom have worked at Edith's for years — is professional, friendly, and clearly experienced at making families comfortable.

The menu is where Edith's really shines. The cuisine is a fusion of Baja California and Guerrero state traditions — think fresh Pacific seafood prepared with southern Mexican spices and techniques. Standout dishes include the chile relleno stuffed with shrimp and cheese, the garlic butter lobster tail, perfectly seared steaks with roasted vegetables, and the seafood tower (a showpiece of shrimp, ceviche, and oysters).

The menu is more adventurous than typical tourist restaurants, but the kitchen accommodates kids with simpler preparations on request.

The tableside Caesar salad is the must-order for families. A waiter wheels a cart to your table and prepares the salad completely from scratch — cracking eggs into the wooden bowl, grinding pepper, squeezing fresh lime juice, adding anchovies, and tossing everything together with showmanship. Kids watch the performance like it's dinner theater, and the salad itself is excellent.

Pricing is upscale but not outrageous: appetizers $12-22, entrées $25-50. A family of four will spend $120-250 depending on how much you order. It's less expensive than Sunset Monalisa and more accessible for families who want a nice dinner without committing to a multi-course prix fixe.

Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during peak season (December through April). The restaurant is open for dinner only, from 5 PM to 11 PM. It's walkable from downtown Cabo and the marina area — one of the advantages of its central location.