El Navegante at Buenavista Oceanfront Resort
Baja Sur home cooking since 1976 at a family-run beach resort with natural hot springs.
El Navegante: Family Cooking in Buena Vista
The recipes at El Navegante go back to 1976 and to a cook the Valdez family remembers as Nana Rafaela. It's the restaurant at Buenavista Oceanfront Resort, just south of Los Barriles on the East Cape. Jesús "Chuy" Valdez opened the resort as a 13-room hotel in a former hacienda of General Agustín Olachea, and the second generation of the family runs it today. Executive chef Eduardo Velasco leads the kitchen now.
Expect Baja Sur home cooking and seafood rather than anything experimental. We couldn't find a public menu, so ask what fish came in that day. The resort has natural hot springs on the property, and its two bars, a pool bar and Bar El Pescador, make it easy to turn lunch into an afternoon. Reviews posted on the resort's site talk up the mezcalitas and micheladas.
The restaurant page lists breakfast from 7 AM to 11:30 AM and lunch and dinner from 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM, but the resort's FAQ gives slightly different meal times, so call the reservations line before driving up for a specific meal. The resort sits on more than 20 km of continuous beach, and June to September are the hottest months.
Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes by car from Villa 1, via San José del Cabo and Highway 1 north. It's a good lunch stop on an East Cape loop, especially with kids who'll want the pools, and it's five minutes from Los Barriles if you want to compare with Bay View or Sol y Mar. We wouldn't drive up just for dinner.
Information
- Distance from Villa One: 55 mi (89 km), about 1 hr 55 min drive
- Phone: +52 624 157 3346
- Cuisines: Mexican, Baja, Seafood
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Price: $$
- Area: Buena Vista, East Cape
Hours
- Breakfast daily: 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM
- Lunch and dinner daily: 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM
El Navegante at Buenavista Oceanfront Resort Menu
Menus change with the seasons, so check what’s being served now on the restaurant’s own site.
How far is El Navegante at Buenavista Oceanfront Resort from Villa 1?
El Navegante at Buenavista Oceanfront Resort is about 55 miles (89 km) in a straight line from Villa 1 at Hacienda Beach Club & Residences, about a 1 hr 55 min drive or taxi ride. Address: Buenavista Oceanfront Resort, Carretera Transpeninsular km 105, Buenavista, 23330 B.C.S., Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can non-guests eat at El Navegante?
Yes. The resort takes restaurant reservations by phone on 624 157 3346.
Does Buenavista Oceanfront Resort have hot springs?
Yes. The resort has natural hot springs on the property, and its water comes from the hot spring well.
How far is Buena Vista from Cabo San Lucas?
About 1 hour 45 minutes by car from Médano Beach via San José del Cabo and Highway 1. Los Barriles is five minutes further north.
Nearby Restaurants & Bars
Bay View Restaurant at Hotel Palmas de Cortez
Location: Hotel Palmas de Cortez, Calle 20 de Noviembre 2, 23330 Los Barriles, B.C.S., Mexico
Phone: +52 624 141 0044
57 mi from Villa 1 · about 2 hr drive
Sol y Mar at Hotel Playa del Sol
Location: Hotel Playa del Sol, Calle 20 de Noviembre, 23330 Los Barriles, B.C.S., Mexico
Phone: +52 624 194 0932
57 mi from Villa 1 · about 2 hr drive
Coral Reef Restaurant, Cabo Pulmo
Location: Cabo Pulmo Beach Resort, Cabo Pulmo, 23570 La Ribera, B.C.S., Mexico
Phone: +52 624 212 0097
49 mi from Villa 1 · about 1 hr 35 min drive
Staying close to El Navegante at Buenavista Oceanfront Resort?
Villa 1 is a 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath beachfront mansion at Hacienda Beach Club & Residences on Médano Beach, with a private infinity pool and hot tub, a golf cart, concierge and a private chef on request. Book direct for the best rate, with no platform fees.