Spinalis Steakhouse
Cabo San Lucas, Los Cabos
Restaurant in Los Cabos, Mexico
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Spinalis Steakhouse works for an easy steakhouse meal in Cabo San Lucas, especially if timing flexibility matters more than chef-driven detail or a formal private dining setup. It is a better fit for solo diners, couples, small casual groups than for high-stakes events where price, room format, service style need to be confirmed in advance.
About Spinalis Steakhouse
Spinalis Steakhouse is a Los Cabos dining option with afternoon-to-evening hours: Monday through Saturday from 2–10 PM, Sunday from 2–9 PM. While the hours are clear, other details like awards, a named chef, a tasting format, a private-room setup, or a published price range are not specified.
Information on the room and group setup is not available. Without details on a private-room format or seat count, it works best as a standard restaurant booking rather than for a high-stakes private dining plan. For a broader itinerary, pair it with Our full Los Cabos restaurants guide, then compare other nearby options such as The Italian Job, Ilios, Asi y Asado, Puerta Vieja, Metate.
Better for a direct meal than a planned private event
Spinalis Steakhouse's timing is clear: it opens daily at 2 PM, closes at 10 PM Monday through Saturday, closes at 9 PM on Sunday. The dress code is smart casual. Beyond that, important planning details such as price range, private dining, seat count, specific menu format are not specified, so groups should inquire directly before relying on it for a special event.
Los Cabos dining has a wide spread of restaurant styles. If the trip needs more structure, use Our full Los Cabos hotels guide, Our full Los Cabos bars guide, Our full Los Cabos wineries guide, Our full Los Cabos experiences guide to build around the meal rather than making this the whole night.
When to choose it, when to cross-shop
Choose Spinalis Steakhouse when its Los Cabos location, smart-casual dress code, 2 PM opening fit your schedule. Consider other options if you need details that are not specified, such as dietary accommodations, a private-room arrangement, a precise price range, or a particular service format.
For comparison within Los Cabos, consider The Italian Job, Ilios, Asi y Asado, Puerta Vieja, Metate. Quick reference: Spinalis Steakhouse is in Los Cabos, observes a smart-casual dress code, is open 2–10 PM Monday through Saturday and 2–9 PM on Sunday.
Planning details
- Location
- Plaza Novva SN Local 17 & 18 El Tezal, 23454 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- spinalissteakhouse.com
- Phone
- +526241849444
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Spinalis presents as a focused, meat-forward steakhouse that favors a room built for repeat guests rather than transient resort diners. It occupies a freestanding spot in El Tezal’s Plaza Novva and leans into specificity—careful attention to cuts and a dining room that reads intimate rather than hall-like. The writing frames the kitchen’s priorities around the spinalis cap and prized steaks, and the wine list is described as a deliberate extension of that ambition. Overall the tone is refined and tailored, delivering an elegant steakhouse experience that still feels like a place locals return to regularly.
Best For
This is a destination for evenings centered on beef and wine: business dinners that require a serious menu, date nights that benefit from an intimate room, and special occasions that call for standout cuts. The piece positions Spinalis as a freestanding alternative to resort steakhouses, appealing to residents and repeat visitors who seek a thoughtful steak program and a deeper wine list. If you’re celebrating or hosting a client and want a focused, elevated steakhouse in El Tezal, this is the sort of place the description recommends.
Ordering Tips
Focus your order on the kitchen’s specialties: the spinalis-focused approach and signature steaks—vacio wagyu, NY strip wagyu and the charcoal-grilled beef steaks—are the clearest expressions of the restaurant’s intentions. The description also signals a wine list that goes beyond perfunctory Cabernet offerings into Bordeaux-style blends, Rhône-adjacent Syrahs and Baja California bottlings from Valle de Guadalupe; pairing a prime cut with one of those bottles reinforces the restaurant’s meat-and-wine emphasis. Opt for the standout cuts and explore the deeper wine selections that the menu highlights.
Venue details
Ambiance
Timeless elegance with vibrant atmosphere, world-class service, and moderate noise level.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- vacio wagyu
- NY strip wagyu
- charcoal-grilled beef steaks
Planning details
Location
Plaza Novva SN Local 17 & 18 El Tezal, 23454 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Italian Job, Notable alternative
- Ilios, Notable alternative
- Asi y Asado, Notable alternative
- Puerta Vieja, Notable alternative
- Metate, Mexican, $$
Restaurant context
How Spinalis compares in Los Cabos
Spinalis Steakhouse is the practical pick when the brief is simple: steakhouse meal, Cabo San Lucas location, easier planning. Metate is the stronger choice for a Mexican $$ meal with clearer cuisine positioning, while Ilios is the better cross-shop if the group wants a more scene-led dinner rather than a quieter steakhouse plan.
For value, compare Spinalis against Asi y Asado and Puerta Vieja before locking a group meal, since the missing published price range makes spend harder to judge. If booking ease is the priority, Spinalis has the advantage over more occasion-driven choices because the available signal points to an easier table.
The Italian Job is the better fallback for diners who want Italian comfort over a steakhouse format. For mixed groups, the decision is simple: choose Spinalis for meat-first dining, Metate for Mexican $$, Ilios for atmosphere, The Italian Job when pasta and broader crowd-pleasing ordering matter more than steak.
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Compare Spinalis Steakhouse
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinalis Steakhouse | Los Cabos | ; | ; | No published awards |
| The Italian Job | Los Cabos | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Ilios | Los Cabos | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Asi y Asado | Cabo San Lucas | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Puerta Vieja | Los Cabos | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Metate | Cabo San Lucas | Mexican | $$ | Michelin Guide Mexico 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spinalis Steakhouse good for solo dining?
It may fit solo diners who want a Los Cabos restaurant with afternoon-to-evening hours. The schedule starts at 2 PM daily, with closing at 10 PM Monday through Saturday and 9 PM on Sunday.
Does Spinalis Steakhouse handle dietary restrictions?
Information on dietary accommodations is not available. If you have a strict restriction or allergy, inquire directly with the restaurant before you go.
What should I wear to Spinalis Steakhouse?
The dress code is smart casual. Choose polished, comfortable clothing rather than beachwear or formal attire.
What are alternatives to Spinalis Steakhouse in Los Cabos?
Cross-shop The Italian Job, Ilios, Asi y Asado, Puerta Vieja, Metate if you want to compare other Los Cabos dining options.
Is lunch or dinner better at Spinalis Steakhouse?
The hours begin at 2 PM daily, so it can work for an afternoon or evening meal. Hours run until 10 PM Monday through Saturday and until 9 PM on Sunday.
