Let's start with Las Guacamayas- authentic Mexican street food in a very casual outdoor setting, that may even be cheaper than eating at home. At least I know I can't replicate these dishes without slaving away for hours, not to mention finding out where to buy and how to set up a pork slow roaster...but if you can lmk and please invite me!
My absolute favorite Mexican food is "tacos al pastor". Small handmade tortillas with adobo marinated pork that's been slow roasting for hours on a spit with a pineapple on top releasing its juices and breaking down any meat toughness with its enzymes. Add to that some "cebollitas de chambray"- lime & Maggi marinated and roasted onions- and you have sent your tastebuds to another planet.
The melted cheese, or "queso fundido" is one of the few cheese references I'll make when it comes to real Mexican food. Don't get me started on nachos and that yellow string cheese on all the Tex Mex stuff.
My parents had the arrachera- tender, thin steak with rice, beans, and tortillas- and my brother had some tacos and a sope, which is a thicker handmade tortilla with pork or meat, typically some lettuce and salsa. The best sopes are small pancake-like...this one was right on the thickness but long.
They also have amazing horchata (rice water, like rice milk but ice cold, and cinnamon-y), and Jamaica (hibiscus) water, which in my opinion is the only way to fight off the burn from really hot/spicy food.
It is now my go-to place when I'm craving salty, meaty, goodness, and I can't wait to do a long training day and then come pig out here for less than $15.
Being right on the water, Cabo has amazingly fresh seafood. My family and I have always loved all fish and shellfish, so we asked a dozen locals where the best place was and hands down the vote went to El Toro Guerro. 
The huge clams and oysters were to die for, and the ceviche and shrimp/octopus cocktail were perfectly seasoned/marinated. The atmosphere is also outdoors and very casual, though a bit pricier of course, as seafood tends to be.
In contrast to these local hot spots, The Container is a nicer, more touristy restaurant in Puerto Los Cabos. The Kitchen is built from a ship container, and the seating is all outdoors on a lovely deck with live music overlooking the Marina.
Their menu will please seafood and meat lovers, as well as accommodate vegetarians. It's locally sourced, seasonal ingredients bring out the best flavors.
The red snapper on a bed of rice and sautéed vegetables was flawless.
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