La Paz Restaurants

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Like most of the best restaurants in the Baja, Rancho Viejo doesn't look like much from the street, but once you sit down at one of the crowded plastic tables on the sidewalk you're in for a treat.

Service is faster than most Mexican restaurants and our waiter spoke perfect English. The menu is quite extensive and rather eclectic in its organization but once you figure it out selection is easy.

The open to the sidewalk "kitchen" allows patrons to watch their food prepared from the sidewalk.

Favorite Dish: The Margaritas appear to be made from scratch and are excellent. A tad on the strong side which is perfect in my mind and at 45 pesos they are well priced.

The chips and guacamole we tried as an appitizer was excellent. It's one of the best we've found in the Baja (so far).

The Green Salad with Shrimp that my wife had was excellent as was the Carne Asada and baked potato that I enjoyed.

Without a doubt, the best restaurant in town, and one that would seriously challenge some of the best and far more expensive restaurants in los Cabos. The food is imaginative, well made, and delicious. The restaurant has a great Baja-Mediterranean style courtyard, open kitchen, and a very nice and well stocked wine cellar. Our waiter told us the food is Bajamed, a new concept that comes from the northern part of the Baja that we have never heard of, but all i can say its that you must try it, all of us locals are crazy about this new place. This restaurant is so special because it has Baja written all over it. You wont find pink chairs, moles, or mariachi music here, what you experience is basic Baja ambiance with food from the region prepared in very innovative ways.

Favorite Dish: Try the Roasted Lamb Burritos, they are to die for.

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A nice restaurant, we didn't eat there but in the extreme heat we went there to cool off and get a drink. The owner greeted us, and lead us to a table on the out door patio, looking over the bay. The Pina Coladas in La Paz have nutmeg on them, which makes them a little like eggnog. Interesting, I liked them. I would have liked to eat there too.

Favorite Dish: Sitting under a shady tree

We got sucked in! We had to pee and they were handing out coupons, so we stopped. Huge mistake! They took forever to get to us, we had to order water from three different people before we got it, and it was sooo hot out we really needed it! We ordered fajitas, chips and salsa, and Pina coladas. All of them were WAY over priced and the fajitas were bad! We ate half of them just because we were so hungry but couldn't finish them! To be charged over 10 dollars for chips and salsa felt like highway robbery. After they brought the waters(bottled) some of which we had to send back since we got 4 bottles, they made a big stink and brought out the manager like we were trying to steal something!
All in all a very unenjoyable experience. We left feeling ripped off and still hungry and thirsty! Don't go! Build for stupid tourists, which I usually pride myself of not being one of...I guess they got me.

Favorite Dish: Nothing

This restaurant has only been open about 6 weeks, and the tourist season does not begin for another few weeks, so it still has time to work out the kinks.

I did not eat here, as I was in town on my own, but stopped in to see it and asked my hosts at the B&B where I stayed. They said they have eaten here, but it is expensive and the service needs to improve; I think they said the waiters hovered too much!

Wood-fired pizza, Mezquite Grill, USDA Prime Aged Beef, Sushi

Air-Conditioned, with an extensive international wine list, free Valet Parking, private groups accommodated.

This is a brand new restaurant set on Avenida Alvaro Obregon overlooking the beach and walkway. The view from the second or third story tables is breathtaking. It is the one of only two restaurants/bars in La Paz that have beer on tap. They carry ice cold Modelo light and dark on tap. From quick hamburgers and hotdogs to Mexican dishes the menu is good. There is also a store on the ground level where you can obtain a variety of small purchases. The service is excellent and many of the employees speak English as well.

Favorite Dish: We caught our Pargo fish fresh that morning and dropped it off at the restaurant with an order to have half fried and the other half grilled. We arrived at 7:00pm and were promptly served with a drop dead gorgeous presentation of fish cooked both ways. The fried fish was done lightly tempura style with spices. The grilled fish had this green garlic and cheese sauce that was to die for! Absolutely the best fish dinner I have ever tasted and all for a very reasonable price.

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This trattoria/pizzeria is the perfect balance of class, relaxation, and deliciously authentic food. You will not be disappointed! Whether you choose to sit in the outdoor area, surrounded by lanterns and trees, or indoors with wooden tables and tasteful decor, you will experience nothing less than friendly service and a savory meal.

Not only will you certainly return for more, but you have the option to sleep there, too! Il Rustico has a couple of cozy and simple rooms beneath beautiful palapas as part of their Bed and Breakfast service. And, even better, this Bed and Breakfast is within a few short blocks of the boardwalk!

Favorite Dish: Everything on the menu that I have tried has been great, but one MUST try the thin crust, brick oven pizza! My favorite from the Red Pizzas is the Diavola. It is delightfully spicy and the flavor of the meat screams freshness and quality.

From the White Pizzas, I thoroughly enjoy the one with fresh arugula, shaved Parmesan cheese, and fresh grilled vegetables.

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This trattoria/pizzeria is the perfect balance of class, relaxation, and deliciously authentic food. You will not be disappointed! Whether you choose to sit in the outdoor area, surrounded by lanterns and trees, or indoors with wooden tables and tasteful decor, you will experience nothing less than friendly service and a savory meal.

Not only will you certainly return for more, but you have the option to sleep there, too! Il Rustico has a couple of cozy and simple rooms beneath beautiful palapas as part of their Bed and Breakfast service. And, even better, this Bed and Breakfast is within a few short blocks of the boardwalk!

Favorite Dish: Everything on the menu that I have tried has been great, but one MUST try the thin crust, brick oven pizza! My favorite from the Red Pizzas is the Diavola. It is delightfully spicy and the flavor of the meat screams freshness and quality.

From the White Pizzas, I thoroughly enjoy the one with fresh arugula, shaved Parmesan cheese, and fresh grilled vegetables.