Cayao by Chef Richard Sandoval — Restaurant in Baja California Sur

Cayao delivers an incredible, Peruvian-Japanese inspired dining experience that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Every dish we tried was memorable, starting with the spicy, garlicky edamame topped with lime and a punchy seasoning blend, the perfect snack to kick things off. The gyoza in a rich, savory broth were bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. The lightly seared tuna nigiri was another standout, melt-in-your-mouth tender and incredibly fresh. The short rib fried rice was pure comfort food, packed with rich, smoky flavor and perfectly cooked rice. The spicy sushi roll topped with fresh herbs and chili slices brought a great balance of heat and brightness. The atmosphere at Cayao is lively but relaxed, very kid-friendly (we felt totally welcome with a little one in tow), and the service was spot-on, attentive without being overbearing. Highly recommend for a fun, flavorful night out at the resort. You also can’t go wrong with the...

Our evening at Cayao was truly magical! The ocean views are breathtaking and the design is luxurious and beautiful. Every dish we ordered was delicious and full of flavor — my favorites were the Cayao ceviche, the udon noodles and the “cheese lollipops” from the kids menu … we came with a 5, 3, and 2yo (birthday boy!) and they were so accommodating. High chairs, kids utensils & cups, coloring supplies. And then for my son’s birthday they brought out ice cream, sparklers AND champagne for the adults (AND a thoughtfully crafted champagne mocktail for me the pregnant mama). No detail was spared. Our server, Ime, was as sweet as can be. After dinner, we went upstairs to sit by the garden fire pits. It was the...

Good food. Poor service. I am a regular Cabo visitor and was looking forward to a special experience. Very disappointed. Service was marginal. We waited in the bar area for our table and watched wait staff stack dirty cups and dishes on the bar. Service was slow. This was not even close to Four Seasons quality. Cabo has many 5 star hotels and restaurants. This was not a 5...