Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur
"For curating one of Los Cabos' most sophisticated agave libraries, featuring over 150 rare expressions alongside exceptional food pairings at Manta restaurant."
— Fairways & Agaves Excellence Award Citation, 2026
Luxury hotels in Los Cabos often maintain perfunctory agave selections—a shelf of familiar tequila brands, perhaps a token mezcal or two. The Cape, a Thompson Hotel, operates with different ambitions. Their agave library represents a deliberate curatorial effort that rivals dedicated spirits establishments, assembled with the same discernment the property applies to art and design.
The collection demonstrates genuine connoisseurship rather than mere accumulation. Beyond marquee labels, The Cape sources expressions from lesser-known producers across Jalisco, Oaxaca, Durango, and Michoacán—bottles selected for their quality and story rather than brand recognition. Staff can speak to provenance, production methods, and the specific characteristics that distinguish each expression. This depth of knowledge reflects ongoing investment in training and a culture that values spirits education.
What elevates The Cape's program is the integration with Manta restaurant's culinary approach. Chef Enrique Olvera's kitchen emphasizes regional Mexican ingredients and technique; the agave collection extends this philosophy to spirits. Guests experience tequila and mezcal not as isolated drinking but as part of a cohesive narrative about Baja California's terroir and Mexico's culinary heritage. The pairing possibilities between Manta's seafood-forward menu and the agave selection create combinations unavailable elsewhere in the region.
The setting itself contributes to the experience. Javier Sánchez's brutalist architecture frames El Arco and the Sea of Cortez, creating an atmosphere that encourages contemplation. Whether sampling aged añejos at sunset or working through a mezcal flight at the rooftop bar, guests engage with spirits in an environment designed for appreciation rather than mere consumption.
A curated selection of over 150 agave expressions spanning tequila, mezcal, raicilla, and sotol. The collection emphasizes quality and provenance over sheer volume, with multiple expressions from family-operated distilleries.
Each bottle reflects deliberate selection by trained spirits professionals. Rare and allocated expressions from producers across Mexico's agave regions, many unavailable through typical distribution channels.
The agave program integrates with Chef Enrique Olvera's culinary vision. Thoughtful pairings between spirits and Manta's regional Mexican cuisine create experiences greater than either element alone.
Javier Sánchez's design frames the Sea of Cortez, creating an environment that elevates spirits appreciation. The physical space encourages contemplation and conversation befitting quality agave.
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Restaurant dining, rooftop bar, curated tastings, culinary pairings
Manta restaurant reservations recommended; bar seating available for walk-ins
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