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Manuel's Creative Cuisine: Restaurant Reviews

Km. 27.5 Carretera Transpeninsular, San Jose del Cabo 23410, Mexico
52 (624) 144-6171
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Price range: $10 - $65
Cuisines: Latin
Good for: Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Scenic view, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Scenic view, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
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San Diego, California
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49 restaurant reviews
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39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
“Artful Dining”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 17, 2012

Wanted to dine here on our vacation after seeing the reviews and photos. We had lunch on the patio overlooking the blue Pacific Ocean. One thing that really impressed me was when the waiter brought a plate which had two small "buttons". He added water to each "button" and it expanded into a refreshing towelette so we could cleanse our hands before starting--a very nice touch!
Then came a complimentary appetizer of a tempura shrimp on a shot glass with cucumber soup.
We ordered the grilled shrimp with mango salsa. Three were served standing up, very dramatic. The caesar salad was tasty and the lobster lasagna in its special sauce was excellent.
This restaurant is located in the "Palmilla Shopping Center", which is across the highway from the Palmilla Resort. Our taxi driver knew where it was but some do not.

  • Visited December 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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VANCOUVER
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28 reviews 28 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
“Brilliant Meal.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 15, 2012

Dinner consisted of Cesar Salad myway,Lobster Quesadilas,Lobster Lasagne and Flounder for the main couse.a little Pannacotta for dessert not to mention fabulous custom Margaitas.All were first class and would return in a heartbeat.

Visited December 2012
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Vancouver, BC
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18 restaurant reviews
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“very fresh, creative food with charming service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2012

Try to eat here at least once during your stay. Courses are small so order a few per person. We had good drinks, really nice fresh fish, a goat cheese salad is nice start. There were several local lobster dishes on the menu and they were all given a big thumbs up. Service is really great too.
If they offer you insect repellent, use it if seated on the terrace as I woke up covered in bites the next day.
Tasting menu is, for Los Cabos, not a bad value at $45.
Note that this place is in the Shops at Palmilla, which was almost entirely deserted, having only a few tenants so it does not take long to check out the few remaining stores.

  • Visited November 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Calgary, Canada
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7 restaurant reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Very good”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2012

The quality of the food at Manuel's is pretty amazing. the Chef de Cuisine, Arturo, has a penchant for not only quality, but the presentation and creativity is second to none. The blueberry mojito has flavours infused into it that are fantastic. The service is immediate but not overbearing. My only issue is that the tasting menu seems to have been reduced since my last visit a year ago. There were not as many courses, and the portion size was also reduced. Still plenty for dinner, but prior it was truly out of this world. This time around, it left me not 100% satisfied. I'd likely order off the menu next time and forego the tasting menu. It is worth a visit!

  • Visited November 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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“3rd year for really good food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

The service and the food at Manuel's has been excellent the three years that we have eaten here. Would highly recommend. It is an "international" menu with a " Mexican" twist, do not go expecting refries and tacos! In fact their cosmopolitan menu is a refreshing change from what is normally served in Cabo. Enjoy!

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