{"id":8858,"date":"2015-11-19T12:27:33","date_gmt":"2015-11-19T19:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.loscabosguide.com\/blog\/?p=8858"},"modified":"2015-11-19T12:27:33","modified_gmt":"2015-11-19T19:27:33","slug":"lets-talk-turkey-thanksgiving-dinner-options-in-los-cabos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.loscabosguide.com\/blog\/2015\/11\/lets-talk-turkey-thanksgiving-dinner-options-in-los-cabos\/","title":{"rendered":"Let\u2019s Talk Turkey: Thanksgiving Dinner Options in Los Cabos"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thanksgiving<\/a>, even more than the Fourth\u00a0of July, is the consummate American holiday (as in the United States of America, rather than North, South, or Latin America).<\/p>\n

Why? The food is better.<\/p>\n

\"TGGZ\"<\/a>

Marina Fiesta’s trio of restaurants on the Cabo San Lucas Marina are each offering special holiday menus.<\/p><\/div>\n

The mere mention of the word is enough to summon visions of family feasts featuring turkey, taters and pumpkin pie; endless football games; and a tryptophan induced euphoria that eventually segues into the frenzy of Black Friday, and thence the long holiday season.<\/p>\n

The best thing about spending Thanksgiving (en espa\u00f1ol<\/em>: El\u00a0D\u00eda de Acci\u00f3n de Gracias)\u00a0in Los Cabos<\/a>? Instead of brisk winds and dying leaves, you get sunshine and beautiful beaches.<\/p>\n

That, and the fact that the traditional dishes are all readily available.<\/p>\n

With that in mind, here\u2019s our annual guide to Thanksgiving dinner options:\u00a0 i.e. where you want to be with a bib and an appetite come next Thursday, November 26.<\/p>\n

Cabo San Lucas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

There are an impressive array of restaurants offering Thanksgiving dinner menus in Cabo San Lucas, including a few that\u2019ll throw in scenic views free of charge. Marina Fiesta\u2019s trio of eateries in the Marina\u2019s \u201cGolden Zone\u201d\u2013pirate themed Jack\u2019s<\/a>, Mexican traditionalist\u00a0Los Deseos<\/a>, and seafood specialist Baja Lobster Co.<\/a>\u2013for example, are pairing their turkeys with shaded vantages of fishing fleets and gleaming luxury yachts. The men\u00fa del d\u00eda<\/em> starts with a welcome cocktail, followed by a filling repast of roasted turkey breast, gravy cranberry sauce, pumpkin stuffing, Yorkshire pudding, and a choice of desserts (never fear: pumpkin pie, of course, is one of them)\u2026all for the muy <\/em>affordable price of $29 U.S. ($19 for children 12 years old and younger). For reservations, call (624) 145-6011.<\/p>\n

\"John's\"<\/a>

John’s Place, across from the El Tesoro Resort, offers one of the best budget-friendly Thanksgiving specials.<\/p><\/div>\n

And at another Marina fine dining fixture, Solomon Landing<\/a>, a traditional four-course menu is available from 5 to 10 p.m. for $27.50 (call 624-143-3050 for reservations).<\/p>\n

A stone\u2019s throw away, in the downtown tourist district, popular pit stops John\u2019s Place<\/a> (624-157-2071) and Pancho\u2019s Retaurant and Tequila Bar <\/a>(624-143-2891) are giving themselves over to the holiday spirit con mucho br\u00edo<\/em>. At the former, a turkey and fixings \u2013 mashed and sweet potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie\u2013are available for the budget-friendly price of $17.95. At the latter, a glass of sparkling wine accompanies a slew of delicious, traditional favorites, starting with apple and walnut salad, roasted turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, and taters and gravy, and finishing with apple pie (excuse me: just writing this requires me to loosen my belt a bit) and vanilla ice cream.<\/p>\n

San Jos\u00e9 del Cabo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Farm fresh goodness also awaits at Flora Farm in San Jos\u00e9 del Cabo. Onsite restaurant Flora\u2019s Field Kitchen (624-355-4564) is offering a lunchtime special that includes a hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, and a slice of homemade pie.<\/p>\n

At Mi Cocina (624-146-7101), the elegant eatery at the boutique Casa Natalia<\/a> hotel, Chef Lo\u00efc Tenoux is adding his trademark sophistication and a bit of Mexican flavor to the proceedings. And why not, especially when the modified offerings include a pumpkin spice martini, butternut squash tortilla soup, and a mouthwatering turkey in chocolate and cranberry mole?<\/p>\n

\"Mi<\/a>

Chef Lo\u00efc Tenoux’s menu at Mi Cocina infuses traditional Thanksgiving favorites with a bit of Mexican flavor.<\/p><\/div>\n

And 7 Seas Seafood Grille (624-142-2666), another boutique hotel destination dining spot\u2013this one at the Cabo Surf Hotel<\/a>\u2013has unveiled a seven-course menu that should win both a Pulitzer Prize and a James Beard Award:<\/p>\n

Butternut Squash Chowder
\n<\/em>Curried butternut squash chowder<\/p>\n

Spinach Pomegranate Salad<\/em>
\nSpinach salad with pomegranate and candied walnuts<\/p>\n

Turkey Time<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>
\n<\/em>Holiday turkey with traditional stuffing, herbed potatoes and sweet potatoes, saut\u00e9ed broccoli, cranberry sauce, and gravy<\/p>\n

Kiwi Rack of Lamb<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>
\n<\/em>New Zealand baby rack of lamb with hibiscus sauce, mashed carrot, and saut\u00e9ed shallots<\/p>\n

Grateful Salmon<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>
\n<\/em>Salmon in fennel and butter sauce, brown rice with ancient grains (oatmeal, wheat seed, red rice) ,and baby organic vegetables<\/p>\n

The Sweet Life<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>
\n<\/em>Upside-down pear-gingerbread cake<\/p>\n

Pumpkin Fever <\/em><\/p>\n

Pumpkin tart with pistachio ice cream<\/p>\n

(I\u2019ll pause while you discreetly wipe the drool from your chin.)<\/p>\n

Todos Santos<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Those spending \u201cTurkey Day\u201d in Todos Santos\u2013a charming artists\u2019 colony and pueblo m\u00e1gico<\/em> (a government designation given to places of historic and cultural importance) located less than an hour\u2019s drive up the Pacific Coast from Cabo San Lucas\u2013will want to visit the town\u2019s iconic lodging: Hotel California<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Founded in 1947 by a Chinese immigrant whose attempts to assimilate included changing his name to the\u00a0m\u00e1s<\/em>\u00a0Mexicano<\/em> Don Antonio Tabasco, this small boutique hotel has nothing to do with the famed Eagles song. It does, however, boast one of the best restaurants in town, La Coronela, and is noted for its skillful handling of special events (Hotel California is the primary venue for the annual Todos Santos Music Festival, founded by former R.E.M. lead guitarist Peter Buck).<\/p>\n

\"FF\"<\/a>

Take-out turkey dinner options are also available.<\/p><\/div>\n

It\u2019s certainly the go-to spot for Thanksgiving goodness, and this year offers an all-you-can-eat buffet of turkey and trimmings for only $25. For reservations or additional information, call (612) 145-0525.<\/p>\n

Take-Out<\/strong><\/p>\n

Expats and seasonal residents, meanwhile, may prefer to enjoy the holiday in the comfort of their home, albeit without the cooking and hours of preparation. If so, several local restaurants are offering take-out deals, whereby one need only stop by to pick up the fixings and do a bit of preheating pre-feast.<\/p>\n

Pedregal\u2019s Penny Lane<\/a>, best known for its bountiful breakfasts and twice weekly organic market, is perhaps the most notable take-out option. The restaurant is offering pick-ups between 1 and 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving, featuring enough food to feed 8\u201310 people (including seconds): a 16 lb. ham or turkey, plus 3 liters each of mashed potatoes, gravy, and stuffing, as well as green beans almondine, roasted sweet potatoes with pecans, fresh mandarin-cranberry relish, fresh dinner rolls, and a choice of whiskey glazed flan bread pudding or pumpkin pie.<\/p>\n

If the $3000 peso (approximately $185 U.S.) price for this cornucopia sounds a bit steep, you can also pick up the turkey a la carte<\/em> for 1200 pesos, and prepare your own sides.<\/p>\n

For more information, call Israel or Lourdes at (624) 172-0129, or 177-2584.<\/p>\n

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