Cabo Flavor Guide: Top Local Dishes and Where to Eat

Savor distinctive traditional flavors and learn from celebrated chefs at Capella Pedregal’s annual Food & Wine Festival in Cabo San Lucas on Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula.

Taking place July 9–13, the festival highlights classic Mexican cuisine with a Baja-inspired twist. Renowned American chefs join forces with Capella Pedregal’s award-winning culinary team, led by Yvan Mucharraz, who trained with luminaries such as Thomas Keller at The French Laundry and with Juan Mari Arzak of New Basque cuisine.

Beyond hands-on seminars and demonstrations from these culinary masters, the Food & Wine Festival package includes a curated range of experiences designed for food and wine enthusiasts:

  • Four nights in an ocean-view room or suite
  • Full breakfast daily at Don Manuel’s, the resort’s signature restaurant
  • Wine and cheese reception beneath the stars at the Cliffside restaurant
  • Two guided wine tastings led by experts
  • Maestro Tequilero demonstration showcasing tequila craft and culture
  • Beach club barbecue party featuring local flavors
  • Round-trip airport transfers for convenient arrival and departure

The festival is ideal for travelers who want to combine culinary education with a relaxed seaside escape, sampling regional ingredients and techniques while enjoying Capella Pedregal’s luxurious setting.

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