Milton Zampelli and Michael Bezerra of Sunset Restaurant Management Group opened the San Diego branch of Cabo Cantina in 2006, replacing what was then El Comal restaurant on Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach. Over the years, the company opened and closed other restaurants around town, including PB Cantina, also on Garnet, and Fiesta Cantina in Hillcrest. The company's Baja Beach Cafe on the PB boardwalk is the only other concept still in business.
Cabo Cantina will serve its final margaritas this weekend, with its last day of service set for Sunday, February 16. The company has not disclosed the reason for the closure. While the Pacific Beach location is shutting down, the Cabo Cantina brand remains active with locations in Newport Beach, Hollywood, Venice Beach, and Santa Monica, keeping its legacy alive.
Cabo Cantina is located at 1050 Garnet Avenue in San Diego's Pacific Beach. For more information, visit cabocantina.com.
Originally published on February 14, 2025.
