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Carbón Cabrón

Name: Carbón Cabrón
Address: Carretera Transpeninsular km #24.5 Cerro Colorado, San José del Cabo, BCS, Mexico, 23400
Telephone: 55 7403 1006
Price range: MXN300 and under
Rating: 4.8

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MXN300 and under

Mexican

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

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

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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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
MXN300 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Regional Mexican (Baja Med)
Hours of operation
Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
55 7403 1006
Website
http://carboncabron.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
Carretera Transpeninsular km #24.5, Cerro Colorado, San José del Cabo, BCS 23400
Neighborhood
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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 671 people are saying

Carbón Cabrón 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

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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Loved For

Baja California Sur
Best Food
Baja California Sur
Mexican
San José del Cabo
Best Overall
San José del Cabo
Best Food
San José del Cabo
Best Value
San José del Cabo
Innovative
San José del Cabo
Great for creative cocktails
San José del Cabo
Great for fine wines
San José del Cabo
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Carbón Cabrón delivers an "absolutely phenomenal experience" with top-notch food and "excellent service from beginning to end." The unique ambiance and culinary artistry make it "worth the trip to Cabo all by itself." Highlights include the Chef's Menu and the smoked Negroni, creating memorable dining moments highly recommended by patrons.

671 Reviews

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Daniel
Monterrey1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelente cena! Sabores increíbles! Un trato muy bueno! De verdad cada visita al cabo se tiene que venir a carbón!
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Laura VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth2 reviews
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Extremely disappointing experience. The atmosphere was dark, heavy, and uninviting, definitely not what you’d expect from a Michelin Guide restaurant in Cabo. The overwhelming use of wood in the decor made the space feel claustrophobic rather than elegant or cozy. From the moment we walked in, I had a bad feeling, and once we saw the menu, it was confirmed. The menu was uninspired, lacking creativity and variety. Vegetarian options were laughably overpriced and dull. Seafood choices were basic - nothing you wouldn’t find at any average restaurant in Mexico - and the meat selection was limited to oversized cuts that didn’t suit our style of dining. My husband and I usually enjoy sharing several dishes to get a full experience, but here we struggled to pick even one appealing option. We settled on corn, shrimp, and steak, the least disappointing items on the list. Unfortunately, the food was just as underwhelming. The corn was drenched in mayonnaise and came as a single cob cut into four sad pieces. The shrimp was forgettable, and the 17 oz steak was chewy and tough (so much so that I had to ask for a napkin to discreetly spit out the fiber I couldn’t chew through). To top it off, we were served two watery, poorly made cocktails. The total bill? $400 USD for one mediocre bottle of wine, two awful cocktails, one inedible steak, three shrimp, and some corn. Dessert wasn’t even a consideration, we couldn’t wait to leave. Service was fine, but it couldn’t make up for the rest. If you’re used to true fine dining or Michelin-quality experiences, skip this place. The only thing that will leave a lasting impression is the outrageous bill.
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Dafne
Baja California Sur1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant has a unique vibe, and the service is top notch, special mention to Itzel who was very helpful due to it was our first time there! In our personal opinion the food is good but nothing impressive.
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Rachel VIP
Orlando / Central Florida East25 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely phenomenal experience. Excellent service from beginning to end. The food was of the absolute highest quality, well thought out, and beautifully presented. I cannot say enough great things. I wish there was one back home!
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Val
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience enjoyed every minute. Service was excellent and the food was delicious. A bit on the tangy/sour side which was great with my palate but not loved by my dining partner.
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Felya
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service, environment, food, ambiance. It was well worth the drive from Los Cabos.
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Inessa VIP
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience! highly recommend! …from drinks to bites to dinner everything was phenomenally delicious!
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William VIP
Baltimore / Maryland54 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Attentive service, interesting unique atmosphere. Top notch food. Quality of meats and seafood was excellent.
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Jordan
Guadalajara1 review
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Probably the best restaurant in San Jose and San Lucas combined. Everything was great from the cocktails to wine by the glass selection to the food. We had the Carbon Vegetables, Corn, both house cocktails (one with the cucumber and the other with Averna), T-Rex ribeye, and both red wines by the glass. I believe it was a Mexican Cab Sauv and an Italian Sangiovese. Couldn’t make it to dessert because we were too full but I highly recommend this CarbonCabron.
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Chloe VIP
Austin18 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food stole the show. Great concept from the kitchen. Drinks were spot on. Would go back and highly recommend.
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Carbón Cabrón is rated 4.8 stars by 671 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

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

Additional information

Cross street
Carretera Transpeninsular km #24.5, Cerro Colorado
Neighborhood
San José del Cabo
Hours of operation
Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
MXN300 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, 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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://carboncabron.com/
Phone number
55 7403 1006

Carbón Cabrón

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What 671 people are saying

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