On the night of my birthday in Cabo, we made reservations at El Farallon. It is located in one of the most beautiful hotels I have visited, the resort at Pedregal, located on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Both the views and the hotel itself were breathtaking. The restaurant is also located right on the cliff and is completely outdoors, with the waves crashing right underneath you. El Farallon actually means "a rock that comes out of the ocean." It's a very serene atmosphere, although you do have a chance of getting splashed a little! We got to our reservation early to take a tour of the hotel and enjoy the accompanying Champagne Bar while the sun was still up. The restaurant's concept is somewhat of a set menu. On our way to our table, we stopped at a counter displaying the fresh catches of the day. The waiter explained the six different fish offerings for the day, along with a few other steak and seafood options. Each was priced around $50-55. This includes everything in your meal (more explanation to come). My family and I each chose our own fish fillets. Next, there was a list of sides they were offering today. With each fish comes two sides of your choice. After making our selections, we were seated at our table.
The service was excellent. We were each given blankets since the weather was a bit chilly. The first course (all included with the cost of the meal) was a tortilla soup, poured at the table. Next was a tasting of three appetizers for the table - ceviche, grilled seabass skewers, and a palmito salad. Our main courses arrived shortly after, each of our plates hosting our fish fillets with our choice of two sides. Three different sauces were brought for the table. Everything was so light and fresh, I didn't feel stuffed after all this food. Our meal was topped off with amazing churros, with chocolate and caramel dipping sauces, made specially gluten free for my mom, my brother and I. I can't wait to go back!
View from the entryway of the hotel
List of sides for the day (in both English and Spanish)
Main course options
Our choices of fresh fish and seafood
The restaurant on the cliff, overlooking the water
A peak into the kitchen
Bowl for the tortilla soup, before the soup was poured
Trio of appetizers
Sauces for the fish
Totoaba fish with grilled zucchini with arugula pesto
and marinated wild mushrooms with balsamic and vinegar
Red Snapper with white beans and homemade chorizo
Parrot fish with grilled asparagus and marinated mushrooms
Churros (no explanation needed!)
My parents, my brother and I enjoying the beautiful setting
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