I list Cabo in my journal mainly because it has consistently been one of the most popular restaurants in downtown Houston for over four years now and there is frequently a crowd. Why, I am not sure, because as Mexican restaurants go, it is not hard to do much, much better. It’s not that Cabo is horrible, but it’s not that great either. The menu is somewhat limited, with a small selection of fish tacos, fajitas, burritos, and enchiladas. Compared to the number of menu options at the better Mexican places in town, Cabo’s menu is less than half the size of the competition. Food quality does not make up for the limited menu. I have never had a horrible meal at Cabo, but the food has been nothing to rave about. Despite the prices, do not expect exceptionally large portions of food either. Perhaps Cabo’s biggest drawbacks are the lack of chips and salsa (complimentary chips and salsa are a standard Mexican restaurant staple in Texas but here a basket of chips and two very small bowls of salsa will set you back $3.25) and the tiny $5.50 margaritas served in disposable plastic cups. The one place Cabo excels is atmosphere. The restaurant is very funky and stylish inside and out, with a popular balcony on the second floor overlooking Preston. Frequently the bar area downstairs and the upstairs balcony are packed to capacity during happy hours, making the restaurant very noisy and difficult to get in and out of. So, if overpriced mediocre Mexican food and drinks served with a heavy dose of style in a crowded seen and be seen atmosphere is your thing, Cabo is the place in town to go. But if you’re looking for high quality Tex-Mex at a good value, you can do much better than Cabo, especially in Houston.