Unique “MEXITERRANEAN” Cuisine in Los Cabos, Baja California.

"Agua” is rated among the best restaurants in Mexico. Located in the One & Only Palmilla Hotel in Los Cabos, it is rated among the best restaurants in Mexico. “Agua” consists of a tropical “palapa” located at the edge of a large pool that overflows into the horizon with an exceptional view over the Sea of Cortez.

The “First Fork” of the kitchen is in the hands of famous Executive Chef Larbi Dahrouch, who has won several awards and recognitions throughout his rich career. Dining at Agua is a memorable experience, either if we sit at a table inside or on the terrace under a starry sky while you listen to the far relentless conversation of waves and  rocks. The atmosphere is wonderful and service is superb, as the moon stretches along the sea one becomes romantic as a serenade fills the moment with a peaceful well-being. The decoration, made of red and blue tiles; and colored glass with  delicate Mexican touches dances to the beat of Moroccan lanterns with cadence, telling us how  Chef Larbi Dahrouch –also from Morocco– can create magic outside  his kitchen as well with  a fusion with the decoration of exquisite taste.

 

 

Each dish is a competition between a refined beauty and an explosion of flavors. Grilled vegetables with Tapenade and foie gras sauté with blue corn polenta in a caramel of red Grenache are some of the “mise en bouche”. Following is a Lamb Taigne served with artichoke, dried tomato, gout cheese y Raz Alhanout sauce, or a Lamb in Chermoula Sauce, or maybe Veal Ribs with banana etouffé in a Mole sauce.

The integration of three culinary cultures is an exceptional result at “Agua”. Labri makes us dance at the rhythm of different flavors which merge creating a wonderful surprise (three “M”s) Morroco, Mediterranean and Mexico.Desserts give us one more surprise. From the well-balanced wine cellar, it’s important to taste the excellent wines from Valle de Guadalupe, from the north part of Baja California.

This is the way Chef Larbi Dahrouch invites us to discover an exceptional cuisine at the rhythm of the Mar de Cortes waves. Submerge yourself in a dream where three worlds of exceptional cuisine join, to create a superb menu at the cadence of its enchantment.

It is fair to state that the One & Only Palmilla Hotel is the ideal place to rest and watch whales and sea lions. The spa is a true fairy tale that revives body and soul, the gardens, the long beach and the pools offer different promenades all worth to experience.

 

 

 

 

Texto: Patrick Monney ± Foto: Patrick Monney