San José drinks quietly compared to the louder scene in Cabo San Lucas. The mezcalerías in the centro histórico are the most characterful option: mezcal produced in the Oaxacan tradition but often using locally sourced agave, served neat with an orange slice and sal de gusano (worm salt). The Baja Brewing Company, one of the few craft breweries on the peninsula, is a reliable option for cold local beer and informal food on the main boulevard.
The Thursday art walk brings the gallery district to life in the evenings — galleries on Calle Álvaro Obregón open late, serve drinks, and the street fills with a sociable mix of locals, expats, and visitors. The weekly rhythm of the town is shaped by this event more than anything else.