Japanese-Peruvian Fine Dining Restaurant in Cabo San Lucas

Chef preparing an elaborate seafood dish with dry‑ice mist at Cayao

A vibrant restaurant bar with colorful chairs, creating a lively and inviting atmosphere for patrons

Plated dishes surround a small tabletop grill releasing dense smoke, with colorful garnish on top and a glass of light-colored beverage nearby

A lively restaurant scene showcasing a colorful bar and an assortment of vibrant chairs for guests to enjoy

Assorted plated dishes arranged on a table, including grilled items on small metal racks, vibrant soups, and garnished seafood, viewed from above

Oceanfront outdoor dining terrace at Cayao by Richard Sandoval, with candlelit tables overlooking the sea at sunset

Japanese-Peruvian Fine Dining Restaurant in Cabo San Lucas

Experience fine dining at Cayao, an oceanfront restaurant in Cabo San Lucas offering Nikkei cuisine with a distinct point of view. Japanese technique and Peruvian flavor converge in a style that is refined, expressive, and precise. Under the direction of Chef Richard Sandoval, the menu becomes a dialogue of cultures, shaped by contrast and guided by balance.

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The menus at Cayao draw from the heart of both Japanese and Peruvian culinary traditions. Ceviches and tiraditos sit alongside nigiri and maki rolls, while the robata grill delivers bold, fire-kissed plates. Highlights include the Cayao Ceviche, the Lobster Roll, and the Short Rib Rice.

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Upcoming Events

Cayao presents a rotating collection of events that celebrate the season, the setting, and the evolving language of Nikkei cuisine, offering thoughtful moments of connection shaped by flavor, rhythm, and a distinct point of view.

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