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Carbón Cabrón, San José del Cabo, BCS
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Carbón Cabrón

Mex$500 and over
Grill

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
A one of a kind journey trough the culinary soul of Baja Sur. From the hand of Chef Poncho Cadena we travel across the inmense and complex flavors of Los Cabos. What are you waiting for, come sit here with us... by the fire.

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Poncho Cadena

From the OpenTable editors: Surrounded by wood and with an impressive grill, this restaurant stands out for its flavorsome grilled meat and its stylishness. Under the direction of chef Poncho Cadena, it offers vibrant cuisine and creative cocktails that have earned it a recommendation from the Michelin Guide. The experience combines superb food with a sophisticated and cozy atmosphere, celebrating cuisine at its finest.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    Mex$500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Grill, Regional Mexican (Baja Med)
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    624 688 6781
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    San José del Cabo
  • Cross Street
    Carretera Transpeninsular km #24.5, Cerro Colorado
  • Parking details
    Amplio estacionamiento sin valet parking
  • Public transit
    Two bus stops across the street. Both of them will get you to either San Jose del Cabo or Cabo San Lucas across the Transpeninsular higway.
  • Entertainment
    Cocina abierta
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 606 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baja California Sur

    Best Overall

  • Baja California Sur

    Best Food

  • Baja California Sur

    Innovative

  • San José del Cabo

    Best Overall

  • San José del Cabo

    Best Food

  • San José del Cabo

    Best Service

  • San José del Cabo

    Innovative

  • San José del Cabo

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • San José del Cabo

    Good for groups

  • San José del Cabo

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carbón Cabrón offers a "unique culinary experience" with wood-fired dishes that impress even the most discerning foodies. Guests rave about the "incredible dining experience," "extraordinary cuisine," and "impeccable service," making it a "must-visit" in Cabo. Highlights include creative dishes like short ribs, tempura onions, and a memorable ambiance.

606 Reviews
  1. Lori

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredibly unique rustic environment. The service was exceptional. The wine selection was incredible and they let us taste a few of the selections before making a decision. Portions are on the smaller side, but we were still able to have meat, a fish, vegetable and appetizers and walk away satisfied. Definitely a must visit in Cabo.

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  2. Philip

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience the food was great snd Rodrigo’s service was outstanding.

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  3. Brian

    VIP

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We vacation in San Jose del Cabo annually, and we have been coming to Carbon Cabron for several years now. This place is 100% about the food. There is no other place in and around Los Cabos where one finds a more thoughtful, careful, and creative preparation. We generally eat a la carte, only because the tasting menu is simply too much food for us, but each a la carte menu item has some interesting and tasty accompaniments, and you simply cannot make a wrong move. I have never tasted broccoli, beets, or onions prepared in this way, and the flavors are myriad and blend together magically. We also had the short rib, served on the bone, which is amazingly tender, juicy, and flavorful. The shrimp dish is equally lovely, served on a bed of pork belly with a lively aioli. The wine list is relatively short but there isn't a dud on the list, and the mark-up, unlike several of the more well-known glitzy places toward San Lucas, is actually reasonable. The service is impeccable, and what is lost in a relatively non-descript shoppinig-center location is more than compensated by a rich rustic interior that has a private, spacious, non-crowded feel to it. Pay attention to these folks--they received regional recognition from Michelin in 2024 and might soon be in contention for a star.

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  4. Torrin

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an amazing dinner with exceptional service. I am not easy to pleased, nor am I easily impressed, so I feel as though my review matters. Take it as you may, but this place is a unique hidden gem. I was reintroduced to some old favorites and introduced to some new things I didn't even know existed. BRAVO!

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  5. Eric

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been several times when traveling to the area. Always a go to. Also, learned they were recently nominated for a Michelin. Staff and servers were great! Rodrigo was helpful on the wine. Gracias!

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  6. katia

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nos gusta mucho regresar , la calidad de los alimentos siempre es muy buena Esta vez el ribeye me toco ligeramente seco Todo lo demas ,estuvo genial como siempre La bebida de martini tipo dirty fue buena , no la mejor pero estuvo bien El postre muy bueno Nuevamente valio la pena

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  7. Bryan

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything wood fired was great. Had the Short-rib, broccoli, smoked old fashion , corn and the agua chiles. Soooo good.

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  8. Andrea

    VIP

    Seattle

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just plain fabulous! Food service Wine list so so and pricey

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  9. Mirelhi

    VIP

    Corpus Christi

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extraordinary cuisine. My complements to the Chef!

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  10. Adonis

    VIP

    Seattle

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    OMG, what an incredible dining experience. The service was outstanding, the food was absolutely incredible. This is our second time there, and I highly recommend it. We did the tasting menu and there were 4 of us. Each course was memorable. Our server Vinny was awesome!

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FAQs

Carbón Cabrón offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 624 688 6781.

Carbón Cabrón is rated 4.8 stars by 606 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Carbón Cabrón

Carretera Transpeninsular km #24.5, Cerro Colorado, San José del Cabo, BCS 23400

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Carretera Transpeninsular km #24.5, Cerro Colorado
  • Neighbourhood
    San José del Cabo
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    Mex$500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Grill, Regional Mexican (Baja Med)
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Amplio estacionamiento sin valet parking
  • Public transit
    Two bus stops across the street. Both of them will get you to either San Jose del Cabo or Cabo San Lucas across the Transpeninsular higway.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Cocina abierta
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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