Five to Try

1. La Panga Antigua. Zaragoza 20, San José del Cabo, 52.624.142.4041, lapanga.com. Chef Jacobo Turquie's contemporary Mexican cuisine features organic produce and fresh seafood.

2. Tequila. Manuel Doblado 1011, San José del Cabo, 52.624.142.1155, tequilarestaurant.com. Much of the food served in this courtyard eatery comes from the owner's organic farm.

3. The Restaurant at Las Ventanas al Paraiso. Km 19.5 Carretera Transpeninsular, San José del Cabo, 52.624.144.2800, lasventanas.com. Chef Fabrice Guisset serves Baja-Mediterranean cuisine that's as lovely as the sea views.

4. Mi Cocina. Casa Natalia Hotel, Bulevar Mijares 4, San José del Cabo, 52.624.146.7100, casanatalia.com. The nouvelle Mexican-Euro cuisine at Mi Cocina has earned accolades from Food & Wine magazine.

5. Mocambo de Los Cabos. Corner of Leona Vicario and 20 de Noviembre, Cabo San Lucas, 624.143.2122, mariscosmocambo.com. Savor delicious seafood served Mexican style.

— C.H.S.