Cabo is home to some of the best seafood―not surprising since it was once a small fishing village. Today, Cabo is a hustling and bustling tourist destination best known for its blue waters, sandy beaches, and amazing local cuisine.
On your next fishing trip in Cabo San Lucas, have a taste of the local cuisine by preparing your catch the Mexican way.
Here are some popular local seafood dishes to try with your summer catch:
Fish Tacos
Fish tacos are a staple in Los Cabos. You will find fish tacos on the menu of high-end restaurants and popular street food here. Luckily, fish tacos are really easy to prepare. The majority of work goes into preparing the accompaniments, and the fish filling is cooked within no time.
The fresh Pico De Gallo, sour cream, salsa, and lime to top it all off work together to create an explosion of flavor in your mouth. These tacos also have rich textures, making them an all-time hit with guests.
Smoked Marlin
Smoked Marlin is a very popular dish in Cabo. It’s eaten on its own or used in recipes. Smoked marlin looks similar to smoked salmon, but it packs a punch when it comes to flavor. Our trained chefs can smoke your marlin catch for you or you can take it to one of the local shops.
Smoked marlin can be used as a flavor enhancer for other dishes or served with cheese and vegetables on a corn tortilla. Smoked marlin is also served in a strong marinade with crackers.
Comida De Pobre
Once known as the “poor man’s food,” the Comida De Pobre is easily among the most popular dishes among tourists. It tastes surprisingly delicious, despite the simple recipe. The Comida De Pobre is a soup made with fish caught in Cabo, service with Mexican beans, rice, and tortilla.
Pescado Zarandeado
Pescado Zarandeado is indigenous to Mexico―you may find restaurants at home serving it, but the flavors will fall short of what you get in Cabo. The cooking process involves butterflying the fish to grill it between two grates. Before grilling, the fish is marinated in sautéed garlic, mayonnaise, mustard, soy sauce, seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce.
Camarones A La Diabla
If you’re a fan of spicy food, this one’s for you! This seafood dish is made by boiling some Guajillo and Chile De Arbol, which is then pureed with tomatoes, onion, and garlic. This sauce is then cooked, and your choice of seafood is added to the mixture.
Lucky for you, we provide trained chefs on our luxury fishing charters to prepare meals according to your liking. You can try these local delicacies with your catch of the day. If you’re planning a trip to Cabo, get in touch with us for the best Cabo fishing charters. For more information, email us at tagsportfishing@gmail.com or call us at +52 624.168.9544.
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