One of the oldest and most authentic Mexican restaurants in Cabo San Lucas, Felix’ is famous for its extensive salsa bar and original age-old recipes. Chef-owner Spencer Moore has fashioned his own scale for heat—it ranges from mild to “whoa Nellie”— and serves some of the tastiest, spiciest, and hottest salsas ever created. Favorite dishes include pozole, a hearty stew that Spencer prepares with short ribs, beef shanks, pork shoulder, or chicken breast over hominy, a white corn. Carnitas is another popular traditional Mexican dish, which is made with shredded pork simmered until tender. Carnitas are great for tacos and served here with ranch-style beans. If your server suggests the bouillabaisse, order it! This seafood stew is full of fish and shellfish over rice; sop it up with thick slices of bread. The many shrimp dishes entice seafood lovers; there are mango, coconut, cilantro, scampi-style, chutney, and boiled varieties. Share the Bananas Panama for dessert. Full bar. Seating for 50 inside, 50 outside. Felix’ converts to Mama’s Royal Café for breakfast daily. Reservations are appreciated. Free validated parking in nearby garage.
Corner of Hidalgo and Zapata, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 143-4290, www.felixcabosanlucas.com. Mon.–Sat. 1 p.m.–10 p.m. MasterCard, Visa, and vouchers accepted. $$ S.B.
