Pitahayas
A big palapa over the Sea of Cortez at Cabo del Sol, open since 1995 and now cooking modern Mexican.
Pitahayas: Mexican Dinner Under the Palapa
Pitahayas has been one of the corridor's classic special-occasion dinners since it opened on May 21, 1995 at Hacienda del Mar in Cabo del Sol. Tables sit under an enormous palapa roof facing the Sea of Cortez. If you remember it from a trip years ago, two things have changed: the resort is now all-inclusive, and the menu has moved from the Pacific Rim fusion it was known for to Mexican gourmet cooking.
Get the guacamole topped with Mexican seeds and grasshoppers (trust us, order it for the table), then the octopus carpaccio with an ant mayonnaise from Oaxaca, and one of the moles: an Oaxacan black mole with short rib, or chargrilled pork belly with a piloncillo and peanut mole. The chargrilled lobster in cured citrus butter is the splurge. Most mains on the menu run MX$635 to MX$875, with the lobster at MX$2,899.
Dinner runs daily from 5 PM to 10:30 PM, and the first hour is Martini Hour, so arrive at 5 for a drink as the light fades. Because Hacienda del Mar is now all-inclusive, it's worth confirming with the restaurant that outside diners are being seated on your date; the resort's own page still links to public OpenTable booking. Next door, De Cortez Grill House is the resort's steakhouse if part of your group wants a straightforward steak.
At 15 to 20 minutes by car from Villa 1, it's a low-effort special dinner. We'd pick it for a birthday or anniversary where the setting matters as much as the food. Ignore the old pitahayas.com website, which hasn't been updated in years; the current menu is on the Hacienda del Mar site.
Information
- Distance from Villa One: 4.9 mi (7.9 km), about 15 min drive
- Phone: +52 624 145 6113
- Cuisines: Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Seafood
- Meals: Dinner
- Price: $$$$
- Area: Cabo del Sol, Tourist Corridor
Hours
- Daily: 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM
- Martini Hour: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Pitahayas Menu
What to order
Menu items are indicative and may change. see the current menu on Pitahayas’s website.
How far is Pitahayas from Villa 1?
Pitahayas is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km) in a straight line from Villa 1 at Hacienda Beach Club & Residences, about a 15-minute drive or taxi ride. Address: Hacienda del Mar, Carretera Transpeninsular km 10, Lote D, Cabo del Sol, 23455 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pitahayas still Pacific Rim food?
No. The current menu is Mexican gourmet, with moles, octopus and grilled lobster.
Can non-guests eat at Pitahayas?
The official page links to public OpenTable booking, but Hacienda del Mar is now all-inclusive, so confirm outside seating when you book.
What time is Martini Hour at Pitahayas?
From 5 PM to 6 PM, the first hour of dinner service.
Nearby Restaurants & Bars
RosaNegra Los Cabos
Location: Carretera Transpeninsular km 7.3, Cabo del Sol Fracc. A-3, 23455 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
Phone: +52 624 980 0737
3.8 mi from Villa 1 · about 15 min drive
Cocina del Mar at Esperanza
Location: Esperanza, Carretera Transpeninsular km 7, Manzana 10, Punta Ballena, 23410 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
Phone: +52 624 145 6400
3.7 mi from Villa 1 · about 15 min drive
Mezcal at Montage Los Cabos
Location: Montage Los Cabos, Carretera Transpeninsular Km 12.5, Int. Bahía Santa María, Twin Dolphin, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
Phone: +52 624 163 2035
6.6 mi from Villa 1 · about 20 min drive
Staying close to Pitahayas?
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.