Asi y Asado
Cabo San Lucas
Restaurant in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Asi y Asado works for a flexible Cabo San Lucas meal, especially if convenience in El Tezal matters more than a defined chef, wine, or occasion-driven format. For a special dinner, cross-shop Metate, El Huerto Farm to Table, or Spinalis Steakhouse first.
About Asi y Asado
Asi y Asado is a Cabo San Lucas option open daily from 11 AM to 9 PM, with a casual dress code. It works best as an easygoing stop rather than a trophy destination dinner.
Book it for convenience, not for a trophy dinner
Keep the decision simple. With a casual dress code and straightforward hours, Asi y Asado is better suited to a relaxed meal than an occasion built around a chef, tasting menu, beverage program, or awards pedigree. For an occasion where the setting, menu identity, service details need to carry the evening, compare it with Metate, El Huerto Farm to Table, Spinalis Steakhouse, Ilios, or The Italian Job, depending on what kind of experience the group is prioritizing.
The stronger use case is a low-friction meal during a Cabo San Lucas day when timing matters more than ceremony. Asi y Asado is open every day from 11 AM to 9 PM, which gives planners a broad daily window. For broader planning, use our full Cabo San Lucas restaurants guide, plus the Cabo San Lucas hotels guide, bars guide, wineries guide, experiences guide.
Other options to compare
For other dining options to consider, compare Asi y Asado with Metate, El Huerto Farm to Table, Ilios, Spinalis Steakhouse, The Italian Job. The best choice depends on what matters most to the group; Asi y Asado is a casual Cabo San Lucas option with daily 11 AM–9 PM hours.
Planning details
- Location
- Carretera Transpeninsular KM 3.8 El Tezal, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
- Website
- asiyasado.com
- Phone
- +52 624 105 9500
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Asi y Asado centers on fire and smoke, staking its identity on live-fire grilling rather than marina gloss. The placement along the Transpeninsular in El Tezal produces an informal, local-minded room that feels intentionally chosen by its diners. The kitchen treats flame as a deliberate instrument—part technique, part argument—so the space reads as approachable but serious about cooking. Rather than polished hotel dining or tourist theater, the restaurant offers a warm, classic grill experience where simple, intensely flavored preparations take priority and the conversation feels natural and undirected.
Best For
This is a destination for diners who want robust, grill-forward meals in an unpretentious setting. Best experienced at dinner, Asi y Asado suits groups and casual hangouts equally well: the menu’s focus on char, smoke and sizable mains translates to shareable plates and hearty individual entrees. It’s not a marina-side showpiece but a standalone spot that rewards guests who appreciate careful, fire-driven cooking and a room populated by people who deliberately seek out that kind of meal rather than stumble into it.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the wood-and-char cuisine here: signature items—the vampiro taco, pulpo a las brasas and arrachera—represent the restaurant’s strengths and the kitchen’s attention to live fire. Expect dishes that emphasize grilled texture and concentrated flavor; choose a mix of tacos and larger charred mains if you’re with others so you can taste multiple preparations. Given the emphasis on hearth techniques in the write-up, prioritize items described as grilled or 'a las brasas' to get the clearest sense of the restaurant’s point of view.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual open-air palapa with rustic highway-side terrace, lively atmosphere from grill smoke and bustling taco service.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- vampiro taco
- pulpo a las brasas
- arrachera
Planning details
Location
Carretera Transpeninsular KM 3.8 El Tezal, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Metate, Mexican, $$
- Ilios, Notable alternative
- Spinalis Steakhouse, Notable alternative
- The Italian Job, Notable alternative
- El Huerto Farm to Table, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Asi y Asado is the easier, lower-commitment choice in this set, mainly because its daily late-morning-to-evening hours make it useful when plans are moving around Cabo. Metate is the clearer pick if the group specifically wants Mexican cooking at a known $$ tier, while Asi y Asado is better treated as a convenience-led option when price and menu details are not the deciding factors.
For a celebration, El Huerto Farm to Table and Spinalis Steakhouse are stronger cross-shops because their names signal a more defined dining brief: farm-to-table for a softer occasion setting, steakhouse for groups that want a familiar celebratory format. Ilios and The Italian Job are worth checking when the group wants a non-Mexican alternative, though the provided details do not establish a price or format advantage over Asi y Asado.
The practical verdict: choose Asi y Asado when ease matters; choose Metate for a clearer value signal; choose El Huerto Farm to Table or Spinalis Steakhouse when the meal needs to feel more planned. If wine program depth is a priority, favor whichever peer can confirm the beverage list before committing.
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Compare Asi y Asado
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asi y Asado | Cabo San Lucas | ; | ; | 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Restaurants |
| Metate | Cabo San Lucas | Mexican | $$ | Michelin Guide Mexico 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Ilios | Los Cabos | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Spinalis Steakhouse | Los Cabos | ; | ; | No published awards |
| The Italian Job | Los Cabos | ; | ; | No published awards |
| El Huerto Farm to Table | Los Cabos | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Asi y Asado?
Metate, El Huerto Farm to Table, Spinalis Steakhouse, Ilios, The Italian Job are other options to compare when planning a meal. Choose based on the experience, timing, occasion that matter most to your group.
Is Asi y Asado good for a special occasion?
It may suit a casual occasion. If you need an evening built around awards, a named chef, a defined menu format, or formal service style, compare it with more occasion-driven options.
Can Asi y Asado accommodate groups?
For larger parties, check directly with the venue before planning around it. Asi y Asado is casual and open daily from 11 AM–9 PM.
