Símaruba

Rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar with panoramic views in San José del Cabo’s Art District, Símaruba is dining-first but turns into an event space for scheduled salsa nights. The rooftop terrace is mostly tables around a central open area and a cocktail bar; the kitchen and bar operate to midnight, and the website lists DJ service and private-event setups. The menu focuses on Baja sea-to-table dishes and signature cocktails — expect a paying crowd that arrives for dinner and drinks before any dancing starts.

If you’re coming to dance, treat Friday as an events night rather than a regular social: local events calendars list a weekly Friday salsa night (DJ), so staff will clear space only when an event is on. The place feels restaurant-focused rather than a dedicated dance club, so reservations or a heads-up to the venue (phone/email on their site) are smart. Expect a mixed crowd of diners and event attendees, and limited open floor space once tables remain.