Cambalache
Blvd kukulcã¡n km 9, at forum by the sea mall, +52 998 883 0902. this argentine steakhouse serves up one of the best menus in cancun. the atmosphere inside the restaurant makes you feel you have traveled an extra 1000 miles. the staff's attention to detail and desire to please make you feel like you're the only one they are serving that night. great place to have a dinner with the one you love or enjoy the company of friends. the food alone could give this place a 4 star rating, the rest is just an added bonus.
Las Tortugas
Plaza las avenidas, â +51 998 887 6209. serving tortas, a kind of mexican sandwich.
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Cancun
Blvd kukulcã¡n, +52 998 885 2375, (http://www.margaritaville...). this establishment combines the atmosphere of a restaurant, bar, and a mini night club. during the daytime hours, margaritaville is a restaurant and bar. at night, the place is a combination of the three. with an orange sailboat with images of a plane, shark, and the orange sun, margaritaville attracts families of all ages as well as party goers.
El Pabilo
Ave yaxchilã¡n # 31. art exhibitions every 15 days. good baguettes and wine.
Simply Seafood
Simply Seafood serves off the boat seafood in traditional Caribbean style.
Roots Jazz Club
Tulipanes and parque de las palapas. live jazz music, the best place to hear live music in cancun. great food and drinks.
El Rincón del Vino
Alcatraces & parque de las palapas. good baguettes, gourmet tapas and wine.
Laguna Grill
Blvd kukulcã¡n km 16.5, +52 998 885 0267, (http://www.lagunagrill.com.mx). this grill serves seafood, steak, and pasta with a contemporary flair. there is a lush tropical garden at the entrance, intricate handmade tile work on the floor and walls, a small flowing creek that traverses the restaurant, and elegantly-finished tables hewn from trunks of tropical trees. the large terrace is right on the waterâs edge. elegant and comfortable, the next-door lounge bar trã¡gara offers a wide variety of wines and liquors, while you listen to soft background music and enjoy the charm of the lagoon.
La Habichuela
Margaritas 25, near parque de las palapas, +52 998 884 3158, [email protected], (http://www.lahabichuela.c...). la habichuela is a must-visit with its mexican cuisine, mayan setting and caribbean seafood. this restaurant has been open since 1977 and is a legend in cancun. the romantic, outside garden is a popular place to dine with the decoration of various native trees and plants that create a beautiful illusion of the mayan ruins under the night sky. and not only did la habicheula receive the national best restaurant award but it is also a part of the distinguished restaurants of north america organization since 2001.
Atotonilco
An extremely good sampling of Mexican food from all around the country. Excellent value. Nothing fancy but a gastronomical delight. Try the "Huevos Motuleños".
Gustino
Gustino has authentic Italian cuisine using the freshest Mediterranean ingredients.
Pescaditos
Really nice and laid back seafood restaurant where everything's deep fried. Try the chiles rellenos, possibly the best ones in Cancun.
Champions Sports Bar
Stepped up bar food with all the games on over 40 screens.
Mikado
Japanese and Thai cuisine featuring teppanyaki tables.
Salt
(http://www.me-cancun.com/...), mediterranean cuisine from a wood burning oven, show kitchen and an array of culinary displays. restaurant overlooks ocean.
La Destileria
Combines some of the most authentic Mexican cuisine in the hotel zone with good service and medium price. Very good tequila.
La Capilla Argentina
Argentine steakhouse with a Mediterranean flair.
Paloma Bonita
6:30pm-11:30pm daily for dinner. mexican cuisine with live music in an authentic mexican atmosphere which recreates different regional ambiances based on architectural, crafts, and folkloric traditions. features include a traditional mexican kitchen with coal "comales" where you can watch as tacos and snacks are prepared right in front of you. there is also a tequila bar featuring more than 100 kinds of tequila, and a romantic outside patio separated from the main area.
La Panza es Primero
The Cove Cancun
On playa langosta the lobster beach, (http://en.thecovecancun.com/). one of the prettiest and calmest beaches of the hotel zone, the cove offers an excellent variety of dishes. in the morning they have a delicious buffet with sweet bread, fresh fruit, juice, coffee, eggs cooked to order, and other mexican delights. for lunch, a la carte service. then at night, a romantic atmosphere with candles, to enjoy the nights of cancun with a special selected menu with seafood and fish with caribbean accent, as well as fine cuts, complemented with an ample wine carte.
Tumbaburros
In plaza las amã©ricas downtown and another one across the street from the ado bus terminal also in downtown. genuine mexican cuisine and a great atmosphere. real mexican good humor and hospitality along with your taco order.
Los de Pescados
Very simple Taco specialising in seafood restaurant. Fish tacos- a few pieces of fried fish with some tortillas and you put your own sauces and condiments on. About $22 for a taco and $25 for an ice cold beer.