Taquería El Paisa
Al pastor off the spit and carne asada off the grill, served until the early hours two blocks from the marina.
El Paisa: The Late-Night Taco Stop
Taquería El Paisa started as a single taco stand and now has several branches around downtown Cabo San Lucas. The best-known one is on Boulevard Lázaro Cárdenas, about two blocks from the marina and a short walk from the downtown bars, which is why it fills up late at night as well as at lunchtime.
The focus is street-style tacos: al pastor carved from the spit and carne asada off the grill, with shrimp tacos and queso fundido also popular with reviewers. The cooking is open, so you can watch the taqueros work and the tortillas being made. Expect a quick, casual meal at low prices rather than a sit-down dinner.
Expect a 10 to 15 minute walk from Hacienda Beach Club, past Puerto Paraíso onto Lázaro Cárdenas; Tacos Guss is nearby on the same boulevard. Hours run from morning until about 2 AM, so it is a natural stop after El Squid Roe or Cabo Wabo. A few reviewers have reported card-payment problems, so bring pesos in case the terminal is down, and check your bill.
Information
- Distance from Villa One: 0.4 mi (0.6 km), 10 min walk
- Phone: +52 624 143 1489
- Cuisines: Mexican, Tacos
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late night
- Price: $
- Area: Downtown
Hours
- Daily 8:00 AM to 2:00 AM
How far is Taquería El Paisa from Villa 1?
Taquería El Paisa is about 0.4 miles (0.6 km) in a straight line from Villa 1 at Hacienda Beach Club & Residences, about a 10-minute walk. Address: Blvd. Lázaro Cárdenas, Centro, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
How late is El Paisa open?
The Lázaro Cárdenas branch is listed as open until around 2 AM, making it one of the easiest late-night meals downtown.
Should I bring cash?
It is a good idea. Some reviewers have reported problems paying by card, so carry pesos as a backup.
Nearby Restaurants & Bars
La Taquiza Centro
Location: Blvd. Lázaro Cárdenas at Melchor Ocampo, Plaza Aramburo local 10, Centro, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
Phone: +52 624 143 5686
0.4 mi from Villa 1 · 10 min walk
Tacos Guss
Location: Blvd. Lázaro Cárdenas s/n, Local 1, corner of Calle Melchor Ocampo, Centro, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
Phone: +52 624 105 1961
0.4 mi from Villa 1 · 10 min walk
Happy Ending Cantina
Location: Blvd. Paseo de la Marina 22, Centro, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
Phone: +52 624 143 0404
0.3 mi from Villa 1 · 10 min walk
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