Short answer: Bottle service in Cabo San Lucas means you reserve a private table, get a dedicated server, and have premium bottles brought to you with mixers — so you skip the bar line all night. At El Squid Roe, tables run from $400 for a Party Table (up to 4 guests) to $4,379 for the Owner's Lounge (up to 40). You pay a small online deposit (starting at $67) to lock it in, and that deposit is credited 100% to your tab — it is money you spend that night, never a fee. The 20% gratuity is already included in the price.
Bottle service sounds more complicated and more expensive than it actually is. At its core it is a simple trade: instead of fighting through a packed dance floor to order one drink at a time, you reserve a table for your group, a server takes care of you, and your bottles are waiting when you arrive. This guide breaks down exactly how it works at El Squid Roe — the world-famous club that has anchored downtown Cabo San Lucas nightlife since 1989 — with real prices, the truth about deposits, and how to choose the table that fits your night.
What is bottle service?
Bottle service (also called table service or VIP service) is a reservation for a private table where you buy full bottles of liquor or champagne instead of individual drinks. It comes with a server, mixers, and a guaranteed spot in the venue. It is the standard way groups do a big night out at busy clubs, because it solves the three things that make a packed night frustrating: nowhere to sit, long bar lines, and no home base for your crew.
At El Squid Roe it is built for the way people actually celebrate in Cabo — bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthdays, big group trips, and anyone who wants a guaranteed VIP spot on three floors of nightlife rather than gambling on walk-in space.
What's actually included
Every bottle service package at El Squid Roe includes the same core elements. The difference between tiers is the size of the table, the number of guests, and how many bottles come with it.
The table and the spot
- A reserved table held for your group, so you are never hunting for space on a busy night.
- Express entry, so you walk past the general line and straight in.
- A guaranteed home base on the floor that matches your group size.
The bottles and mixers
- Premium bottles brought to your table — tequila, vodka, whiskey, rum, gin, mezcal, or champagne.
- Mixers and ice so you pour your own drinks at your own pace.
- Red Bulls and the extras that come with your specific package tier.
The service
- A dedicated server who takes care of your table through the night.
- Taxes and a 20% gratuity already included in the listed price — no surprise add-ons at the end.
El Squid Roe bottle service packages and prices
Here is the full lineup, from the smallest table to the biggest lounge, with real prices. "Total" is the full package price. "Deposit" is what you pay online today to reserve. "At door" is the remaining balance you settle when you arrive.
| Package | Group size | Total | Deposit today | Balance at door |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party Table | Up to 4 | $400 | $67 | $333 |
| Classic Booth | Up to 8 | $773 | $129 | $644 |
| London Party Bus | Up to 12 | $1,172 | $195 | $977 |
| Larger Booth | Up to 16 | $1,572 | $262 | $1,310 |
| Avión Lounge | Up to 20 | $1,971 | $329 | $1,642 |
| Top Deck Lounge | Up to 24 | $2,371 | $395 | $1,976 |
| Skybox Lounge | Up to 32 | $3,143 | $524 | $2,619 |
| Owner's Lounge | Up to 40 | $4,379 | $730 | $3,649 |
Notice how the per-person cost actually drops as the table gets bigger. A Party Table is $100 per person across four people, while the Owner's Lounge works out to roughly $109 per person across forty — but with far more bottles and a much bigger private space. Bottle service is most efficient when you fill the table.
How the deposit works (read this part)
This is the single most misunderstood part of bottle service, so it is worth being completely clear. When you reserve online, you pay a small deposit — starting at $67 for the Party Table. That deposit is not an extra fee and it is not the full price of the table. It is credited 100% to your tab. In plain terms, it is a down payment on your own night, and every peso comes back to you as spending power the moment you walk in.
You settle the remaining balance at the door when you arrive. El Squid Roe accepts cash, Visa, and Mastercard. There is no hidden charge and no surprise: the online step simply reserves your spot, and the rest is paid in person.
A note on gratuity
The 20% gratuity is already baked into the listed price. You are not expected to tip again on top of the total — it is handled. That keeps the math simple and means nobody in your group accidentally pays a second tip at the end of the night.
A concrete example
Say you reserve a Classic Booth for eight people. You pay $129 online today, and when you arrive that $129 is already sitting on your tab. You settle the remaining $644 at the door, and the full $773 — deposit included — is yours to spend on bottles and the night itself. Nothing disappears into a booking fee. That is the whole model in one example: the deposit is your money, parked early.
How to choose the right table for your group
The right table comes down to two questions: how many people are in your group, and how big do you want the night to feel. Use this quick logic:
- Count your real group size. Round up, not down — it is better to have a little extra room than to be cramped.
- Match it to the capacity column above. Each package lists the maximum guests it comfortably fits.
- Decide on the vibe. A couple or a pair can absolutely just walk up and find a bar. A crew of six to forty celebrating something is exactly who bottle service is built for.
- Think about bottles. Bigger tiers include more bottles and champagne, which matters for groups that plan to drink through the night.
If your group is genuinely huge — a corporate event, a full buyout, or a group beyond forty — that is a private events conversation, and the team can build something custom.
How to book bottle service at El Squid Roe
Booking is designed to take about a minute:
- Pick your package based on group size.
- Choose your date.
- Enter your details and pay the deposit online to lock it in.
- You get an instant confirmation with your reservation code.
- Show up, give your code at the table, and your deposit is applied to your tab.
Plans change, and the policy is built for that. Your deposit is refundable if you cancel more than 72 hours before your date. Inside 72 hours it is non-refundable, but you can move your booking to a future date and the deposit carries over. One thing to know: once you move your date, the deposit transfers to the new night and is no longer eligible for a cash refund — so canceling for a refund and rescheduling are an either/or choice.
What bottles can you choose?
The bottles are yours to pick, and the premium list runs deep across every category. A sample of what is on it:
- Tequila: Don Julio Blanco, Don Julio 70, Patrón, Casamigos, Maestro Dobel, Herradura, and Tres Generaciones Cristalino, among others.
- Vodka: Grey Goose, Belvedere, Cîroc, Tito's, and Absolut.
- Whiskey: Johnnie Walker Black, Buchanan's 12, Jack Daniel's, Jim Beam, and Fireball.
- Rum: Bacardi, Captain Morgan, Appleton, and Matusalem.
- Gin: Bombay, Tanqueray, Beefeater, and Larios.
- Mezcal: 400 Conejos and Bruxo.
- Champagne: Moët & Chandon Brut.
You choose your bottles when you book, and you can also swap or decide right at the venue. Tequila is the natural move in Cabo, but the list covers whatever your group actually drinks.
Can you add more bottles during the night?
Yes. If your group goes through what is included faster than expected, you can add bottles on the night. You can also pre-add extras to your reservation ahead of time from the Manage Booking page, so they are waiting when you arrive. Adding more never affects the spot you already have — it simply tops up your table, and any add-on you pay for is reflected in your tab.
Is bottle service worth it?
For a group, almost always. When you split a table across six, eight, or twelve people, the per-person cost lands close to what you would spend on a heavy walk-in night anyway — except you get a guaranteed table, a dedicated server, express entry, and bottles waiting instead of bar lines and nowhere to sit. For a couple or a pair, it is usually overkill; just walk up and find a bar. The honest rule of thumb: the bigger your group and the bigger the occasion, the more bottle service pays for itself.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Booking a table that is too small. Round your group size up — a cramped table kills the vibe.
- Thinking the deposit is the full price. It is not; it is credited 100% to your tab.
- Tipping twice. The 20% gratuity is already included, so you do not need to add another tip on the total.
- Showing up too late. Arrive by 11 pm so you settle into your table before the rush.
- Forgetting a physical ID. A photo on your phone will not get you in.
Bottle service vs. open bar vs. walking up
Bottle service is not the only way to do a night here. Here is how the three options compare so you can pick honestly.
| Option | Best for | You get |
|---|---|---|
| Bottle service | Groups, celebrations, VIP nights | Private table, server, bottles, express entry |
| Open bar package | Smaller budgets, fixed drinks window | Unlimited drinks for a set time, no private table |
| Walking up | Couples and pairs | Maximum flexibility, but no guaranteed spot on a busy night |
For two people, walking up and finding a bar is perfectly fine. For a group that wants the night handled — a guaranteed table, no bar lines, and bottles waiting — bottle service is the move.
What to know before you arrive
- It is 18 and over after 10 pm. Bring a valid government photo ID or passport — a photo on your phone will not be accepted at the door.
- Dress smart-casual. Jeans, shorts, sundresses, and clean sneakers are fine; leave athletic wear and wet swimwear at the hotel.
- The night is a slow build that peaks after 10:30 pm. Arrive by 11 pm to walk in easily and settle into your table before the rush.
- Your balance is paid at the door with cash, Visa, or Mastercard.
Frequently asked questions
How much is bottle service in Cabo?
At El Squid Roe it ranges from $400 for a Party Table (up to 4 guests) to $4,379 for the Owner's Lounge (up to 40). You reserve with a deposit starting at $67, credited 100% to your tab.
Is the deposit the full price?
No. The deposit reserves your table and is credited 100% to your tab. You pay the remaining balance at the door.
Do I tip on top of the price?
No — the 20% gratuity is already included in the listed price.
What if I need to cancel or change my date?
Cancel more than 72 hours before your date for a full deposit refund. Inside 72 hours, the deposit is non-refundable but transfers to a rescheduled date. Once you move your date, the deposit locks to the new night and is no longer refundable.
The bottom line
Bottle service in Cabo is not about showing off — it is about not wasting your night in a bar line. You are paying for a reserved table, a server, bottles, and express entry on a packed dance floor, and the deposit you pay online lands right back on your tab. Pick the table that fits your group, lock it in with a small deposit, and walk straight into the party.
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Diego writes from inside El Squid Roe — the world-famous club at the heart of downtown Cabo San Lucas nightlife since 1989. He covers bookings, bottle service, and what actually makes a night here work.
