Riscos Trajinera

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Baja Flavors at the Edge of the Peninsula

Riscos Trajinera sits along the Transpeninsular highway just outside Cabo San Lucas, part of the Hacienda Encantada Resort overlooking the dramatic meeting point of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez. The setting alone draws attention, but it is the restaurant's commitment to Baja Mexican cuisine that earned it a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2018 — recognition that speaks directly to the quality of both its cellar and its table.

A Wine List Worth the Recognition

The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence is not handed out lightly. It signals a wine program with meaningful depth, thoughtful selection, and genuine compatibility with the food being served. At Riscos Trajinera, that means a list curated to complement the bold, regional character of Baja cooking — where Pacific seafood, local produce, and Mexican culinary tradition come together in a coastal setting that feels entirely of its place.

Dinner on the Baja Peninsula

Riscos Trajinera is a dinner destination, the kind of place where the fading light over the water sets the tone for an unhurried evening. The Baja Mexican cuisine here draws from the rich larder of the peninsula — a region increasingly recognized for its own distinct gastronomic identity, distinct from the interior of Mexico yet deeply rooted in its traditions. For visitors to Cabo San Lucas seeking something beyond the expected, this is a table that delivers both atmosphere and substance.