Cancun Travel Guide

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What to Eat in Cancun

Cancún has almost as many restaurants as it does hotels, so travelers should have no problem finding some tasty eats. If you booked an all-inclusive, your meals and drinks will most likely be bundled in the room rate, leaving you little motivation to eat off your resort grounds. But if you tire of the endless buffet, you'll find a bevy of restaurants worth sampling.

If it's seafood you're after, you can't go wrong with a lobster meal at Lorenzillo's or the surf and turf at Puerto Madero – both regarded as excellent spots for a special occasion meal. Diners and critics are equally impressed with the contemporary Basque menu offered at Tempo by Martin Berasategui, an acclaimed Spanish chef with multiple Michelin stars on his resume. For a splurge-worthy meal the whole family will enjoy, locals rave about Bovino's Churrascaria, a Brazilian steakhouse in downtown Cancun. If it's just you and your sweetheart and you're in the mood for a romantic atmosphere, locals and visitors recommend the rustic La Fonda del Zancudo for traditional Mexican or La Habichuela Centro for a menu Mexican-Caribbean fusion plates.

For a more casual dining experience, make your way to Café Antoinette (for breakfast), Marakamé Café (for brunch) or El Fish Fritanga (for lunch).

Find the Best Restaurants in Cancun

#1
The White Box
#1 of 1,303 Places to Eat in Cancun
Tripadvisor (2215)
$$ | Mexican, Healthy
Hotel Grand Oasis Cancun Km. 16. 5, Blvd. Kukulcan, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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#2
Black Hole
#2 of 1,303 Places to Eat in Cancun
Tripadvisor (1107)
$$ | Fusion
Avenida Kukulkan Km. 19.5 The Pyramid at Grand Oasis, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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#3
Restaurante Benazuza
#3 of 1,303 Places to Eat in Cancun
Tripadvisor (2012)
$$ | Mexican, Contemporary, Fusion
Km 16.5 Blvd Kukulcan, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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#4
Tora Cancun
#4 of 1,303 Places to Eat in Cancun
Tripadvisor (1599)
$$ | Japanese, Seafood, International, Sushi, Asian
Boulevard Kukulcan, Km 15 Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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#5
Restaurante Careyes
#5 of 1,303 Places to Eat in Cancun
Tripadvisor (2284)
$$ | Fusion, Latin, Seafood, Healthy
Boulevard Kukulkan, Km 4,5 Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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#6
Rosa Negra
#6 of 1,303 Places to Eat in Cancun
Tripadvisor (3039)
$$ | Mexican
Blvd Kukulcan Km 15 Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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#7
Bacoli Tratoria
#7 of 1,303 Places to Eat in Cancun
Tripadvisor (586)
$ - $$ | Italian, Mediterranean, European, Sicilian, Southern-Italian
Boulevard Kukulcan Km 17, Emporio Hotels & Resorts, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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#8
Restaurante Umami
#8 of 1,303 Places to Eat in Cancun
Tripadvisor (280)
$ - $$ | Japanese, Sushi, Asian
Blvd Kukulkan KM 11. 5 Manzana 52 Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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#9
Maki Taco
#9 of 1,303 Places to Eat in Cancun
Tripadvisor (1704)
$ - $$ | Mexican, Japanese, Sushi, Asian
Boulevard Kukulcan Km 4.5 Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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#10
Samura Japanese Cuisine & Bar
#10 of 1,303 Places to Eat in Cancun
Tripadvisor (414)
$ - $$ | Japanese, Seafood, Sushi, Asian, International
Av. Xpuhil Sur M2 Lt25 SM19 Cancun Centro a un lado de Restaurante Marakame, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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#11
Cenacolo Zona Hotelera
#11 of 1,303 Places to Eat in Cancun
Tripadvisor (1663)
$$ | Italian, Seafood, European, Tuscan, Sicilian, Central-Italian, Southern-Italian
Blvd Kukulcan ZH km 12.6 Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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#12
Restaurante Chianti
#12 of 1,303 Places to Eat in Cancun
Tripadvisor (1033)
$$ | Italian, Mediterranean, Sicilian, Southern-Italian
Boulevard Kukulcan Mz 52 Km 11.5 Zona Hotelera, Hotel NYX, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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#13
Restaurante Condimento
#13 of 1,303 Places to Eat in Cancun
Tripadvisor (388)
$ - $$ | International, Mexican
Retorno Gucumatz Lote 49, Cancun 77504 Mexico
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#14
Deli Barlovento
#14 of 1,303 Places to Eat in Cancun
Tripadvisor (170)
$ | Mexican, Latin, Fast Food
Calle Del Pescador Km 4, Lote 83D, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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#15
Harry’s
#15 of 1,303 Places to Eat in Cancun
Tripadvisor (5679)
$$ | Seafood, Steakhouse, Contemporary
Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 14.2 No. 1 Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77504 Mexico
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#16
Mextreme
#16 of 1,303 Places to Eat in Cancun
Tripadvisor (3834)
$ - $$ | Mexican, Latin, Bar, Central American
Zona Hotelera Km 9 In Front Of Convention Center, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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#17
Peter's Restaurante
#17 of 1,303 Places to Eat in Cancun
Tripadvisor (1276)
$ - $$ | European, International
Ave. Bonampak Between Sierra & Robalo only 200' from Hotel Zone entrance, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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#18
El Granero Grill & Drinks
#18 of 1,303 Places to Eat in Cancun
Tripadvisor (725)
$ | Mexican, Bar, Healthy
Blvd Kukulcan Km 9.5 Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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#19
Les Cepages Restaurant
#19 of 1,303 Places to Eat in Cancun
Tripadvisor (344)
$$ | French, European, Contemporary, International
Av. Nichupte Sm 16 Plaza Nichupté Local 15, Cancun 77505 Mexico
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#20
MeroToro Cancun
#20 of 1,303 Places to Eat in Cancun
Tripadvisor (104)
$ - $$ | Mexican, Seafood, Healthy
Blvd. Kukulcan Km 1.5, Zona Hotelera, Puerto Cancun Marina Puerto Cancún, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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