Manta at The Cape a Thompson Hotel

4.8

1268 Reviews

Mex$500 and over

Mexican

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2 people

Mar 21, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Romantic

By Renowned Mexican Chef, Enrique Olvera, Manta is the culinary centerpiece of The Cape, A Thompson Hotel. With an intriguing double meaning, the manta ray symbolizes the kitchen"s focus on seafood, while manta, the Spanish word for blanket, conveys the chef's emphasis on comfort. Acknowledge by the New York Times for his "way of confirming and subverting expectations of Mexican food at the same time," Olvera has drawn inspiration from the izakaya tradition to introduce a pan-Pacific concept of Mexican cuisine. The intimate, richly textured space features a dramatic exhibition kitchen and a curated beverage menu focused on mezcals, tequilas and sakes.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
Mex$500 and over
Cuisines
Mexican, Japanese, Peruvian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
624 163 0010
Website
http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/the-cape-los-cabos/eat-and-drink/manta
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Enrique Olvera / Chef de Cuisine - Abisai Sanchez

Location
Carretera Transpeninsular KM. 5, Misiones del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas, BCS 23455
Neighbourhood
Cabo San Lucas
Parking details
Hotel Valet Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

5 Course Tasting Menu
MX$2,865.34 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a four course experience at Manta.

PitayaMX$381.00
Casa Dragones blanco, crema de cassis, pitaya 100ml
MaracuyáMX$381.00
Bruxo espadín, maracuyá, naranja, habanero bitter 105ml
AguacateMX$381.00
Casa Dragones blanco, Lillet Blanc, aguacate, manzanilla, limón verde 145ml
Piña ColadaMX$327.00
Don Julio reposado, Havana 7 yrs, Plantation Pineapple, coco, piña, limón verde 130ml
Mango SpritzMX$399.00
Licor de damiana, St. Germain, mango, prosecco, soda 200ml
ChiltepínMX$272.00
Bruxo espadín, chiltepín, limón verde, miel de agave 95ml
ChilcanoMX$363.00
Rompemar, ginger, limón verde, soda 165ml
Mezcal NegroniMX$290.00
Bruxo espadín, Campari, Carpano Antica 90ml
Dry MartiniMX$327.00
Tito’s, Carpano Dry, escabeche 70ml
Margarita ReposadoMX$327.00
Siete Leguas reposado, Cointreau, limón verde 100ml
Manta CarajilloMX$327.00
Bruxo espadín, Licor 43, Averna, espresso 115ml

Cervezas

Baja Brewing IPAMX$218.00
355 ml
Baja Brewing Blonde AleMX$218.00
355 ml
Baja Brewing Black AleMX$218.00
355 ml
Colimita LagerMX$218.00
355 ml
Colimita Piedra Lisa IPAMX$218.00
355 ml

A la carta

Sashimi, aji amarillo, ajonjolí, wasabiMX$653.00
Cebiche peruanoMX$708.00
Aguachile de mariscosMX$672.00
Tiradito de panza de atún y piña, ponzu, pure de cebollaMX$454.00
Cebiche de betabel, jengibre, habaneroMX$345.00
Lechugas, aguacate, rábano, aceite de girasol, yuzuMX$290.00
Hummus de frijoles, vegetales al grill, macadamiaMX$309.00
Arroz con elote, vegetales rostizados, leche de tigreMX$299.00
Camote rostizado y mole almendradoMX$581.00
Dumplings de hongos con quesillo, dashi, aceite de trufaMX$453.00
Tacos de lechuga, camarones, berenjena tatemada, kimchiMX$599.00
Tacos de pescado en tempura, col morada, tortilla de harinaMX$617.00
Pescado al vapor, hoja santa, plátano macho, curry de almejasMX$708.00
Pollo frito coreano. barbecue, nabo encurtidoMX$617.00
Panza de cerdo, salsa tonkatsu, pure de frijoles, lechugas picantes, frijolesMX$599.00
Costilla de res braseada, bollo chino al vapor, rabanoMX$599.00
Pescado a la talla, espinacas al vapor con ajonjoliMX$1,234.00
Ribeye, costra de chilesMX$1,887.00

Guarniciones

Guacamole de hierbasMX$327.00
Arroz sucioMX$327.00
Pure de papa y coliflor rostizadaMX$327.00

Postres

Esponja de chocolate, helado de cacahuate, tamarindoMX$309.00
Tres leches, helado de cerezas negras, crema de vainillaMX$309.00
Kakigori de yogurt con fresas y frambuesasMX$309.00
Mochi, helado de elote, ceniza de totomoxtleMX$309.00
Sorbetes y helados de temporadaMX$200.00

Té Ronnefeldt

Matcha HukujuMX$127.00
Masala ChaiMX$127.00
ManzanillaMX$127.00
MentaMX$109.00

Café Estelar

Coffee Typica y Caturra/VeracruzMX$91.00

Sin alcohol

Soda Raíz ginger ale 355mlMX$200.00
Old Milwaukee malta 355 mlMX$181.00
Fentiman's ginger beer 200mlMX$109.00
Agua fresca del dia 470mlMX$127.00

What 1,268 people are saying

Manta at The Cape a Thompson Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cabo San Lucas
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Manta at The Cape, a Thompson Hotel, offers an exceptional dining experience with "sublime service" and breathtaking ocean views. The innovative menu blends Mexican, Peruvian, and Japanese cuisines, highlighted by standout dishes like the tuna sashimi and sweet potato mole. Guests praise the "impeccable service" and "amazing food," making it a must-visit in Cabo.

1,268 Reviews

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james VIP
Phoenix3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fantastic. Cocktails were finely crafted. Great overall experience. If your want boring food, then don't come here. Everything is cutting edge, can't wait to come back. Save room for dessert.
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Costel
Orange County13 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An amazing culinary experience with a breathtaking view of Cabo.
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Lindsay VIP
Charleston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was exceptional from the moment we arrived until the moment we left.
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CatB
Central Coast14 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I have been wanting to eat at Manta for several years but it never worked out until last night. Here is my overall take away. The tasting menu is way over priced for what you get. The short rib bao buns were phenomenal!! I will def order those again and I will tell you how at the end of my review. The hummus and vegetables was also good. They serve meals with four salsa ranging from mild to spicy and upon request, a fifth salsa (called “black tears”) is available. Every one of the salsas were delicious. Black tears was very yummy but unbelievably spicy! For the mains, we ordered the sweet potato in mole (one reason I wanted to go to Manta) and the chili crusted rib eye with dirty rice and guacamole. Neither of the mains were great and the rib eye was inedible (hard and tasteless). However the dirty rice and guacamole were very good. The desserts included a yogurt with fruit and a miso dark chocolate flan. The flan was outstanding. To sum up, I would not return to Manta for dinner as there are other upscale places in Cabo with better food (Comal being one). But I would order the bao buns, the guacamole and the flan for a light dinner. They are worth it!
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Edward
St. Louis48 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was top notch. Amazing experience . We will return.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful location for a sunset dinner with amazing cuisine.
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Margarite
Washington DC5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about this restaurant was amazing… It’s a great view. Great surface, and the food was spectacular. We also got engaged there, so I guess that has a certain to every category but the food was for sure to die for!! And it’s awesome to be able to go to the rooftop before or after dinner!!
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Marlene
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pricey but extremely high quality, beautiful presentation and wonderful service. Setting is gorgeous.
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JoseP
Houston1 review
3.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La comida no está a la altura, por mucho, de un restaurant Michelin. Pobre en sabor y en ejecución y muy muy sobrevalorada.
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Dave
Portland4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful architecture, wonderful staff and extremely fresh food. Tough to beat.
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FAQs

Manta at The Cape a Thompson Hotel is rated 4.8 stars by 1268 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 21, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Manta at The Cape a Thompson Hotel

Carretera Transpeninsular KM. 5, Misiones del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas, BCS 23455

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Cabo San Lucas
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
Mex$500 and over
Cuisines
Mexican, Japanese, Peruvian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Valet Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Enrique Olvera / Chef de Cuisine - Abisai Sanchez
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/the-cape-los-cabos/eat-and-drink/manta
Phone number
624 163 0010

Manta at The Cape a Thompson Hotel

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

5 Course Tasting Menu

Cócteles

PitayaMX$381.00

MaracuyáMX$381.00

AguacateMX$381.00

Piña ColadaMX$327.00

Mango SpritzMX$399.00

ChiltepínMX$272.00

ChilcanoMX$363.00

Mezcal NegroniMX$290.00

Dry MartiniMX$327.00

Margarita ReposadoMX$327.00

Manta CarajilloMX$327.00

Cervezas

Baja Brewing IPAMX$218.00

Baja Brewing Blonde AleMX$218.00

Baja Brewing Black AleMX$218.00

Colimita LagerMX$218.00

Colimita Piedra Lisa IPAMX$218.00

A la carta

Sashimi, aji amarillo, ajonjolí, wasabiMX$653.00

Cebiche peruanoMX$708.00

Aguachile de mariscosMX$672.00

Tiradito de panza de atún y piña, ponzu, pure de cebollaMX$454.00

Cebiche de betabel, jengibre, habaneroMX$345.00

Lechugas, aguacate, rábano, aceite de girasol, yuzuMX$290.00

Hummus de frijoles, vegetales al grill, macadamiaMX$309.00

Arroz con elote, vegetales rostizados, leche de tigreMX$299.00

Camote rostizado y mole almendradoMX$581.00

Dumplings de hongos con quesillo, dashi, aceite de trufaMX$453.00

Tacos de lechuga, camarones, berenjena tatemada, kimchiMX$599.00

Tacos de pescado en tempura, col morada, tortilla de harinaMX$617.00

Pescado al vapor, hoja santa, plátano macho, curry de almejasMX$708.00

Pollo frito coreano. barbecue, nabo encurtidoMX$617.00

Panza de cerdo, salsa tonkatsu, pure de frijoles, lechugas picantes, frijolesMX$599.00

Costilla de res braseada, bollo chino al vapor, rabanoMX$599.00

Pescado a la talla, espinacas al vapor con ajonjoliMX$1,234.00

Ribeye, costra de chilesMX$1,887.00

Guarniciones

Guacamole de hierbasMX$327.00

Arroz sucioMX$327.00

Pure de papa y coliflor rostizadaMX$327.00

Postres

Esponja de chocolate, helado de cacahuate, tamarindoMX$309.00

Tres leches, helado de cerezas negras, crema de vainillaMX$309.00

Kakigori de yogurt con fresas y frambuesasMX$309.00

Mochi, helado de elote, ceniza de totomoxtleMX$309.00

Sorbetes y helados de temporadaMX$200.00

Té Ronnefeldt

Matcha HukujuMX$127.00

Masala ChaiMX$127.00

ManzanillaMX$127.00

MentaMX$109.00

Café Estelar

Coffee Typica y Caturra/VeracruzMX$91.00

Sin alcohol

Soda Raíz ginger ale 355mlMX$200.00

Old Milwaukee malta 355 mlMX$181.00

Fentiman's ginger beer 200mlMX$109.00

Agua fresca del dia 470mlMX$127.00

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