HUMO at Zadún: Why This Los Cabos Grill Is Named After Smoke

Humo is the Spanish word for smoke. So when a restaurant picks that as its name, you already know what it cares about. At HUMO, the contemporary grill inside Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Puerto Los Cabos, fire is the whole idea. It leads a menu of Sea of Cortez seafood, premium cuts and plant-based plates, and the night ends by the firepits with live music and the Sea of Cortez in front of you.

We get asked about HUMO a lot, so here is everything we know: why the name fits, what changed when it reopened, who runs the kitchens now, and how to get a table.

Why a restaurant named after smoke

HUMO calls its cooking philosophy "Homage to Fire." On its own site, the restaurant describes it as a celebration of embers, smoke and open flames, and a cuisine inspired by ancestral grilling traditions. In plain words: this is a grill, and the grill is the star.

The restaurant sums itself up as a place where the flavors of fire, sea and soil meet. That shows up on the menu as three big themes: responsibly sourced seafood from the Sea of Cortez, premium cuts, and plant-based dishes made with local ingredients. If you love the smell of a wood fire and food with a little char on it, you are in the right place.

What changed when HUMO reopened

HUMO reopened in November 2025 with a renewed focus on wood-fired international cuisine, according to Hospitality Net. The restaurant also calls its space "recently reimagined," with an open kitchen, private dining spaces and views across the Sea of Cortez.

So if you went a few years ago, it is worth a second visit. The fire is still the point. The room, and the way the kitchen uses that fire, got a refresh.

A new executive chef at Zadún

Zadún named Chef Victor Garrido as its Executive Chef, Hospitality Net reported. He leads the culinary program across the resort: HUMO, Equis, El Barrio, Candil Bar, in-room dining, private dining and banquets.

His résumé travels. Hospitality Net says he brings more than 28 years in hospitality and over 26 years in professional kitchens, with leadership roles in Mexico, Egypt, Ukraine, Saint Lucia, Turks and Caicos and the United States. His cooking background covers Mexican, French, Italian, Caribbean, Arab, Lebanese, Indian and Thai cuisines. That range lines up nicely with a grill that now leans international.

What to order at HUMO

HUMO gives you a few ways to eat, based on its menu page:

• À la carte. Pick your own mix of seafood, cuts and sides off the signature list.
• Tasting menu. Let the kitchen take the lead with a curated tasting menu. Great for a big night out.
• Plant-based creations. They get their own spot on the menu, so a meat-free table still eats well.
• Children's menu. Yes, you can bring the kids.
• Kosher menu. Available on request, and the restaurant says it can work with other dietary needs too. Ask when you book.

The wine list leans into Mexican labels, which is a fun chance to try bottles you will not find at home. Menus and prices change, so check the current menu before you go.

After sunset: firepits, live music and Candil Agave Bar

Here is how we would plan the night. Start at Candil Agave Bar, where the cocktails are built around Mexico's agave spirits. Hospitality Net describes the bar's style as "desert-inspired, boundary-pushing cocktail artistry," so go in curious.

Then head over to HUMO for dinner. Once the sun goes down, the firepits light up and live music starts, according to the restaurant. Book a table close to sunset and you get the whole show: golden light over the water, then the glow of the fire as it gets dark.

How to book HUMO and get there

• Hours: Monday to Sunday, 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm, per HUMO's site.
• Where: Inside Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, in Puerto Los Cabos. The address is Boulevard Mar de Cortez, Col. La Playita, San José del Cabo.
• Drive: About 15 minutes from downtown San José del Cabo, and the restaurant offers valet parking.
• Reservations: Book through OpenTable, call +52 624 172 9002, or email zadun.restaurant.reservations@ritzcarlton.com.

Dress code and any minimums can change, so confirm when you book. You can also see HUMO's details and booking link on our HUMO page, or read more about the resort on our Zadún page.

FAQ

What does HUMO mean?

Humo means smoke in Spanish. It fits: the restaurant's cooking is built around fire, embers and open flames.

Who is the chef at HUMO?

Chef Victor Garrido is the Executive Chef at Zadún, and he leads the culinary program that includes HUMO, per Hospitality Net.

What are HUMO's hours?

HUMO is open every night, Monday to Sunday, from 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm.

How do I make a reservation at HUMO?

Book on OpenTable, call +52 624 172 9002, or email zadun.restaurant.reservations@ritzcarlton.com. You can also find the booking link on our HUMO page.

Key takeaways

• HUMO means smoke, and fire leads the whole menu under its "Homage to Fire" idea.
• It reopened in November 2025 with a focus on wood-fired international cuisine.
• Chef Victor Garrido now leads the kitchens at Zadún, including HUMO.
• Pick à la carte or a tasting menu, with plant-based, children's and Kosher (on request) options.
• Start at Candil Agave Bar, then stay for the firepits and live music after sunset.
• Open nightly 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm, about 15 minutes from downtown San José del Cabo.

Planning more great dinners on this side of Los Cabos? Our Cabo restaurant guide and best restaurants in Cabo list are good next stops, and our San José del Cabo guide covers the rest of your night. If you want help lining up a dinner like this one with the rest of your trip, reach out and we'll help you plan it.