Restaurants in Cancun

MEXICAN FOOD

The regional Mexican food of the Yucatan Peninsula combines the gourmet qualities of European cuisine and distinctive flavors of Mayan cooking. Although Mexican cuisine does not typically contain unique attributes, some trends are preserved by tradition, such as the use of characteristic chilies and spices. Over the years, countless subtle flavors have been added based on the influence of provinces and states that use their own techniques, recipes, and local ingredients, resulting in exquisite regional specialties. Various culinary masterpieces of Yucatecan (from Yucatan) cuisine have spread nationwide like the flavorful cochinita pibil (slow-cooked pork with a regional spice called achiote).

We invite you to sample the best of the Yucatan style Mexican food in its own home. Here are some of the best regional Mexican restaurants in Cancun:

• Frida, Cancun Hotel Zone (Ocean Spa Hotel)
• La Casa de las Margaritas, Cancun Hotel Zone (La Isla Shopping Village)
• La Destileria, Cancun Hotel Zone
• La Parrilla, Cancun Centro/Downtown Cancun
• La Placita, Cancun Hotel Zone
• Labna, Cancun Centro/Downtown Cancun
• Paloma Bonita, Cancun Hotel Zone
• Pericos, Cancun Centro/Downtown Cancun

BEACH RESTAURANTS

Cancun and the Riviera Maya feature spectacular haute cuisine in restaurants offering dazzling views of the Mexico Caribbean Sea. Most of these magnificent restaurants are located inside hotels and resorts along the beaches, opening their doors to visitors from around the world. Nichupte Lagoon is also an ideal setting for many restaurants with equally stunning views, each having different themes and styles paired with first-class gourmet cuisine. While enjoying dinner by the beach or near the lagoon is exquisite, having dinner on the turquoise-blue Caribbean Sea is truly spectacular. Cancun offers dinner cruises and party cruises aboard yachts and schooners, such as the Caribbean Carnaval and Captain Hook's Pirate cruises. Aboard these ships and galleons, you'll sail across the Caribbean Sea, enjoying a unique experience filled with live music, stunning shows, delicious food and drink, and nonstop fun.

ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS

Romance in Cancun is inspired every evening at dusk, as the sun sets over unending white sand beaches beside the clear, blue Caribbean Sea, while couples indulge in exotic gourmet delights. Cancun is home to an ample variety of both trendy and elegant restaurants offering gourmet cuisine for couples to enjoy, but a genuine, romantic dining experience in Cancun consists of intimate surroundings with lovely scenery, exquisite decor, excellent service, and above all, an exceptional menu.

We invite you to experience our carefully selected romantic restaurants in Cancun, distinguished for their outstanding cuisine, service, and romantic ambiance.

• La Dolce Vita, Cancun Hotel Zone
• Puerto Madero, Cancun Hotel Zone
• La Madonna, Cancun Hotel Zone (La Isla Shopping Village)
• Plantation House, Cancun Hotel Zone
• Los Canarios, Cancun Hotel Zone

RESTAURANT BARS

One of the main attractions to the area is the exciting Cancun nightlife with its many restaurant bars and great dining alternatives for the whole family. Every evening, the famous festive atmosphere of Cancun begins as the chatter, laughter, and music rise from the inside of these lively restaurant bars.

Enjoy the friendly, helpful Mexican hospitality and mouth-watering cuisine at some of the most original and legendary restaurant bars in Cancun like Senor Frog's, Carlos'n Charlies, and Pat O'Brien's in the Cancun hotel zone. For a more elegant option, the Elefanta restaurant bar combines fine Indian cuisine with popular music near Nichupte Lagoon at La Isla Shopping Village. For a Latin experience, enjoy the rhythms of live salsa at the Cuban style restaurant bar called La Bodeguita del Medio in the Cancun hotel zone.

Exceptional, enjoyable experiences combined with tantalizing cuisine are the specialty of the restaurant bars in Cancun. Get your dinner and entertainment all in one place.