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Also, here is the buffet options. I'm not sure what other F/B options you might have at each of the restaurants. I haven't eaten at either yet, but have heard they have great food! DINNERS BUFFETS MEXICAN MENU EL DORADO U$ 75 (Minimum 30 People) (In case the guarantee is below 30 people, the hotel will charge for the minimum guarantee of 30 people) Entrees and salads Pumpkin salad with oregano Smoked marlin salad Cabbage and bacon salad Cheese empanada Shrimp crispy golden tacos mixed lettuces salad Dressing, marinara sauce, cream with herbs thousand island, tarragon Soup Corn cream On the grill (1 chef attendant required for every 50 persons. For indoors events, items will be grilled in the kitchen and no fee will apply) Marinated flank steak Fresh Fish fillet Marinated chicken Sauces: almonds creamy, mushrooms and achiote Main dishes Pork loin with plum sauce Stuffed poblano chili with cheese Beef tips Mexican style Garnishing Sweet potato pure Green rice Beans “puercos†style Desserts bar Mexican Cocadas Fruit cheese cake Pineapple soft cake Chocolate cake Passion fruits mousse Mexican candies MEXICAN MENU EL RANCHO GRANDE U$ 75 (Minimum 30 People) (In case the guarantee is below 30 people, the hotel will charge for the minimum guarantee of 30 people) Entrees and Salads Grilled cactus leaves and red onion salad, Grilled tomatoes and corn salad Cucumbers and roast poblano chili salad, Mixed lettuces and cherry tomato salad Beef Tinga (shredded beef with onion cream and herbs) Baby potato salad (sautéed with onion, cream and herbs) Dressing Oregano vinaigrette, dry chili oil balsamic, herbs with cream, ranch Soup Tortilla soup Main dishes Golden chicken tacos, Fish fillet to the veracruzana style, Chicken in sauce of green pipian Grilled marinated flank steak Stew of lamb leg in chili guajillo Garnishing Red rice Slice Poblano pepper with cream Charros beans Sweet potato puree Desserts bar Corn pie Sweet pumpkin Churros Rice with milk Cheese pie Nut cake MEXICAN MENU THE COSTEÑO U$ 84 (Minimum 30 People) (In case the guarantee is below 30 people, the hotel will charge for the minimum guarantee of 30 people) Entrees and Salads Acapulco ceviche, Shrimp dry ceviche, Bay scallops ceviche Mazatlan style Sea food cocktail Mixed lettuces salad Baby green bean salads Jicama salad Soup Shrimp broth On the grill (1 chef attendant required for every 50 persons – for indoors events, items will be grilled in the kitchen and no fee will apply) Marinated Chicken Breast Scallops callus Shrimps Fish fillet Main dishes “Poblano†chilis stuffed with Seafood sautéed preparation Chicken breast stuffed with wild rice served with pumpkin flower sauce Garnishing White rice Black beans Potato puree to the butter Vegetables fried with garlic Desserts bar Coconut cake Buñuelos Mint mousse Three milk cake Mint mousse Apple tart Tropical fruit cocktail with rum MEXICAN MENU MAR DE CORTEZ U$ 92 (Minimum 30 People) (In case the guarantee is below 30 people, the hotel will charge for the minimum guarantee of 30 people) Entrees and salads Fresh tuna Cajun style salad, Mussel salad with corn and bell pepper Rice salad with shrimps and sweet chills Fish ceviche tropical style Mixed lettuce salad Shrimp cocktail with thousand islands sauce Dressing Vinaigrette of ginger, vinaigrette of garlic and basil, mayonnaise to the curry, balsamic Soup Lobster bisque Main dishes Chili relleno filled with seafood, Mixed seafood breast with herbs On the grill (1 chef attendant required for every 50 persons – for indoors events, items will be grilled in the kitchen and no fee will apply) Fish fillet Marinated Jumbo Scallops pesto flavor Big clams in papillotes (padded and wrapped in aluminum paper) Chicken breast marinated with chimichuri Garnishing White rice, Sautéed Vegetables with butter Steamed Potato Desserts bar Raspberry Mousse Mint mousse Coconut cake Chocolate cake Vanilla cake with fruits Cheese cake GRILL MENU U$ 85 (Minimum 30 People) (In case the guarantee is below 30 people, the hotel will charge for the minimum guarantee of 30 people) Bar of salads Mixed vegetables salad Spinaches and citric salad Tropical fruits salad, Potato cambray and bacon salad, Mozzarella cheese and tomatoes salad, Cactus leaves salad with onion with oregano Ear of corn fresh roast with cream and grasses salad Dressing Balsamic ranch, blue cheese, thousand islands, orange, sour cream with fresh fine herbs, pesto Soup Lentils and bacon soup On the grill (1 chef attendant required for every 50 persons – for indoors events, items will be grilled in the kitchen and no fee will apply) Brochettes chicken, Brochettes beef, Brochettes fish and shrimp Chateaubriand Pork chop, Fish fillet Marinated breast chicken Garnishing Baked potato, Creole rice, Ratatouille of vegetables, Corn on the cob Desserts bar Chocolate cake Tiramisu cake Cheese pie Fruit Mousse Pear tart Custard to the candy MENU ITALIAN BUFFET U$ 75 (Minimum 30 People) (In case the guarantee is below 30 people, the hotel will charge for the minimum guarantee of 30 people) Antipasto Procuito with melon Calamari fritti Caprese salad with basil dressing and pine nuts Tortellini salad with ham cheese feta and black olives Mixed lettuces with balsamic Roasted sweet peppers and marinated with olive oil and anchovies Eggplants marinated in oil Soup Minestrone soup Main dishes Bolognese spaghetti Linguini with chicken and cream Shrimp and spinaches ravioli with white wine sauce Penne pasta putanesca style Chicken breast to the Parmesan Medallion beef with steam potato and Marsala sauce Desserts Tiramisu Panacotta (vanilla mousse with raspberry coulis) Amaretto cake Mocha cake Fruit cocktail with “marsala†wine Chocolate cake Prices are per person, in USD plus 10% tax plus 18% service

We looked at the HDM as well - here is the bar options that our WC had sent to me. Hope this helps! BAR PER HOUR DOMESTIC BAR INTERNACIONAL BAR 1 HOUR US $ 28.00 1 HOUR US $ 30.00 2 HOURS US $ 45.00 2 HOURS US $ 53.00 3 HOURS US $ 57.00 3 HOURS US $ 68.00 4 HOURS US $ 70.00 4 HOURS US $ 82.00 5 HOURS US $ 79.00 5 HOURS US $ 90.00 PREMIUM BAR 1 Hour $ 52 usd 2 Hours $ 68 usd 3 Hours $ 92 usd 4 Hours $ 105 usd PRICES ARE PER PERSON PLUS 10% TAX PLUS 18% SERVICE Prices are subject to change without notice I've got the breakdowns of what is included in each option, if you'd like those as well.

We go to Playa Del Carmen every year over Martin Luther King Weekend and the weather is typically very nice. 80's during the day, and cooler at night - you may need a jacket or something. Still very nice out. In the few years we have been going, we have seen it rain one day. The days are usually sunny part of the day, some clouds. We also attended a DW in Playa this past May (Memorial Day weekend) and it rained every day we were there.

Great insight - thanks for posting! I'm also now a little concerned about the cab/rental issue. Was worried about my friends being too drunk to drive anyway, so thought cabs were the way to go. However, I also hear that cabs are very expensive in Cabo. Any ideas on what a cab would cost to go from downtown to the Sheraton (10 miles)? Again, great info - thanks! Melissa

Hi Lissa, Glad you were able to check out the site! It certainly has given me some good ideas since I've checked it out. Let me know if there is anything else I can do to help - I know you've got a lot of planning in the next few months! Congratulations again! Melissa

Hey Tammy - No we are getting married across the street at Cabo Del Sol golf course. But my parents have a timeshare at the Sheraton and I here great things about it! Alison - sorry to hijack!

Welcome Alison! I've got some information on the Sheraton - (menus, prices, pictures, etc.) that my coordinator had given me. If you are interested, PM me and I'd be happy to forward them to you! Melissa

DOMESTIC OPEN BAR PACKAGE One Hour$ 30.00 Two Hours$ 52.00 Three Hours$ 70.00 Four Hours$ 78.00 Five Hours$ 95.00 INTERNATIONAL OPEN BAR PACKAGE One Hour$ 35.00 Two Hours$ 60.00 Three Hours$ 75.00 Four Hours$ 87.00 Five Hours$ 110.00 PREMIUM OPEN BAR PACKAGE One Hour$ 40.00 Two Hours$ 74.00 Three Hours$ 97.00 Four Hours$ 112.00 Five Hours$ 130.00 Prices in usd, per person subject to 10% Federal Tax and 18% Service Prices are subject to change without notice

MEXICAN BUFFET LUNCH & DINNER (minimum 40 pax) Mixed Green Salad with Garden vegetables Seasonal Fruit Plate Cactus leaf Salad with Panela Cheese, Red Onion and Serrano Pepper Jicama and Citrus Salad with Sweet Chili & Cilantro Black Bean, Pineapple and Roasted Pepper Salad Tortilla Soup with Avocado & Guajillo Pepper Lobster & Red Snapper Quesadillas Chicken Breast in Mole Sauce Shrimp Fajitas Carne Asada Stuffed Chile Poblano Jalapeño and Cilantro Wild Rice Refried Beans topped with Cotija Cheese Chips, Assorted Salsas and Condiments Rice Pudding with Vanilla Essence Kahlua and Coconut Flan Pumpkin and Almond Pie Chocolate Cake with Cajeta Liqueur Basket of Churros and Buñuelos $ 70.00 INTERNATIONAL BUFFET AND CARVING STATION LUNCH & DINNER (minimum 40 pax) Grilled Vegetable Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Tomato Carpaccio, Parmesan Shaves, Roasted Jalapeño Parsley Vinaigrette Organic Mixed Greens Pacific Salad tossed in a light Soy Dressing Caesar Salad with Guajillo Croutons Roasted Corn and Shrimp Chowder Herb and Olive Oil marinated Chicken Breast Roasted Prime Rib Tequila and Chile de Arbol marinated Tri-Tip Pasta Station with Fresh Seafood, Vegetables, Tomato and Alfredo Sauce Potatoes au Gratin Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables Tiramisu Cheese cake Fresh Fruit Platter Fruit Tartlets Caramelized Banana & Almond Tart $ 70.00 SEAFOOD BUFFET LUNCH & DINNER (minimum 40 pax) Local Mixed Green Salad Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter Hearts of Romaine Lettuce, Caesar Dressing and Parmesan Shaves Sea of Cortez Seafood Ceviche Blackened Tuna and Seaweed Salad Baja Shrimp Cocktail Display of Kumamoto Oysters and Clams in the Shell Sea Scallops marinated in Lime and Serrano Chile Cabo Seafood Chowder Grilled Rock Lobster Tail Chile Ancho glazed Red Snapper Roasted Langoustines in Chipotle Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewer in Paprika Oil Dungeness Crab Taquitos Coconut and Pineapple Rice Gingered Seasonal Vegetables Key Lime Pie Tarte Tatin Chocolate Mousse in Puff Pastry Bavarian Cream with Raspberry Coulis $ 85.00 BBQ BUFFET LUNCH & DINNER (minimum 40 pax) Local Mixed Green Salad Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter Fusilli, Fresh Vegetable Julienne, Dry Salami and Provolone Cheese Carrot, Cabbage and Coconut Slaw Potato Salad with Applewood Smoked Bacon and Dijon Mustard Dressing Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio, Fresh Mozzarella and Aged Balsamic Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup Madeira marinated New York Strip Thyme and Garlic Sea Bass Filet Chipotle BBQ Spare Ribs Grilled Herb-marinated Chicken Breast Rosemary Shrimp Skewers Baked Potato with Sharp Cheddar Cheese Black Bean and Roasted Pepper Chili Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables Pineapple Strudel Chocolate Cake with Fresh berries Gingered Crème Brulée Lime Pie Carrot and Walnut Cake $ 75.00 Prices in usd, per person subject to 10% Federal Tax and 18% Service Prices are subject to change without notice

Here are the updated 2007 menus and price lists: PLATED DINNERS OPTION 1 Tomato carpaccio, arugula, parmesan shaves and balsamic demi Lobster and spinach egg roll with spicy mango sauce Raspberry sorbet Basil marinated chicken breast, garlic mashed potato, sauté vegetables and tarragon sauce Coconut terrine, caramelized pineapple and pistachio Coffee or tea $ 65.00 OPTION 2 Lemon grass chicken sate, coconut and sweet chili sauce South of the border Caesar salad, parmesan basket and guajillo croutons Orange tequila sorbet Macadamia crusted sea bass, grilled vegetables and vanilla sauce Goat cheese cake with mango coulis and almond tuile Coffee or tea $ 65.00 OPTION 3 Crab cake with roasted red pepper sauce and mango pineapple salsa Mixed green salad with papaya, blackened chicken and sesame soy vinaigrette Margarita sorbet Pan fried sea bass, Israeli cous cous with cherry tomato, spinach and grilled bock choy Macadamia chocolate cake with ginger ice cream and vanilla sabayon Coffee or tea $ 65.00 OPTION 4 Organic baby greens, avocado, grape fruit and citrus vinaigrette Cream of asparagus with blue cheese crumbles Orange sorbet Beef medallion and lemon grass chicken skewer, basil mashed potato, rosemary juice Vanilla ice cream Tartuffe with mango and strawberry grand manier sauce Coffee or tea $ 65.00 OPTION 5 Asparagus and marinated cherry tomato, parmesan cheese and sherry thyme vinaigrette Cream of cilantro with goat cheese and smoked marlin Lemon sorbet Petit filet mignon, pesto grilled jumbo shrimp, mashed potato and wild mushroom sauce Chocolate and kahlua crème Brule with pistachio ice cream Coffee or tea $ 75.00 OPTION 6 Spicy crab and avocado tower with chipotle honey sauce, basil oil Roasted corn and chicken chowder with smoked chile cream Citrus chardonnay granité Beef tenderloin and roasted lobster tail, three has potato, roasted garlic and thyme sauce White and dark chocolate terrine with raspberry coulis Coffee or tea $ 75.00 OPTION 7 Coconut shrimp, chipotle aioli and pineapple papaya relish Spinach salad with feta cheese, toasted pine nuts and sour cherry vinaigrette Citrus chardonnay granite Petit filet mignon and lobster tail with roasted garlic mashed potato and smoked chili butter Chocolate soft cake “Volcano†with vanilla ice cream and haupia caramel Coffee or tea $ 80.00 VEGETARIAN OPTION 1 Heirloom tomato and egg plant terrine with portobello, zucchini, bell peppers, toasted pine nuts, lavosh and balsamic demi Exotic fresh fruit brochette, candied walnut and port wine reduction $ 40.00 OPTION 2 Panko crusted tofu napoleon with cashews and sauté julianne vegetables in a sesame soy sauce Warm wild berries in a phyllo basket, gingered vanilla ice cream and toasted coconut $ 40.00 OPTION 3 Penne paste with grilled Portobello, sun dried tomato, spinach, roasted vegetables, olive oil and fresh basil Exotic fresh fruit brochette, candied walnut and port wine reduction $ 40.00 OPTION 4 Fire roasted poblano pepper stuffed with mashed potato and panela cheese, lemon and cilantro basmati rice, creamy tomato sauce Warm wild berries in a phyllo basket, gingered vanilla ice cream and toasted coconut $ 45.00 OPTION 5 Spinach and mushroom enchilada with Chihuahua and cotija cheese, guajillo sauce and jalapeño wild rice Exotic fresh fruit brochette, candied walnut and port wine reduction $ 45.00 Prices in usd, per person subject to 10% Federal Tax and 18% Service Prices are subject to change without notice

We chose the Cabo Del Sol golf course because: - We just went to an AI wedding in Playa Del Carmen with a large group of friends. Unfortunately the bride and groom (and guests) were disappointed with the service they received (I hear this is not typical, just an unfortunate situation). It sorta turned our group of friends off to the AI idea. - My parents have a timeshare at the Hacienda Del Mar, so Cabo was our likely choice! -Our coordinator suggested Cabo Del Sol for these reasons: Great service, great food, easy for coordinators to work with, convenient to the HDM (right across the street), it is a private facility and we would have the location all to ourselves for the event.

I have been using Baja Weddings (Emlee) and have been very happy with them thus far. They seem very knowledgeable and quick to respond to all my many questions. We are also just starting the planning process and so have not met with them in person yet. Baja Weddings: Home

Thanks! We've got a long road of planning ahead of us - but I am glad to find that there is a resource like this to make it easier! Marci - Thanks for your insight. I'm glad to hear from someone who has seen it in person!

Hello! Just wanting to say Hi and introduce myself. We are planning a February 16, 2008 wedding in Cabo San Lucas. We are just getting started planning and have been working with Emlee from Baja Weddings. We believe we will have the ceremony and reception at the Cabo Del Sol golf course. Anyone familiar with this location? Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Melissa