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
    Restaurante Careyes
    #1 of 1,368 Places to Eat in Cancun
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 1773 reviewsTripAdvisor (1773)
    $$ | Fusion, Latin, Seafood
    Boulevard Kukulkan Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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  • #2
    Black Hole
    #2 of 1,368 Places to Eat in Cancun
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 1003 reviewsTripAdvisor (1003)
    $$ | Fusion
    Avenida Kukulkan Km. 19.5 The Pyramid at Grand Oasis, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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  • #3
    Bacoli Tratoria
    #3 of 1,368 Places to Eat in Cancun
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 470 reviewsTripAdvisor (470)
    $ - $$ | Mediterranean, Italian
    Boulevard Kukulcan Km 17, Emporio Hotels & Resorts, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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  • #4
    Restaurante Chianti
    #4 of 1,368 Places to Eat in Cancun
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 913 reviewsTripAdvisor (913)
    $$ | Italian, Sicilian, Southern-Italian
    Boulevard Kukulcan Mz 52 Km 11.5 Zona Hotelera, Hotel NYX, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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  • #5
    The White Box
    #5 of 1,368 Places to Eat in Cancun
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 1659 reviewsTripAdvisor (1659)
    $$ |
    Hotel Grand Oasis Cancun Km. 16. 5, Blvd. Kukulcan, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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  • #6
    Tora Mexico
    #6 of 1,368 Places to Eat in Cancun
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 1077 reviewsTripAdvisor (1077)
    $$ | Japanese, Seafood, International, Sushi, Asian
    Boulevard Kukulcan, Km 15 Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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  • #7
    Restaurante Benazuza
    #7 of 1,368 Places to Eat in Cancun
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 1730 reviewsTripAdvisor (1730)
    $$ |
    Km 16.5 Blvd Kukulcan, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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  • #8
    Restaurante Umami
    #8 of 1,368 Places to Eat in Cancun
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 199 reviewsTripAdvisor (199)
    $ - $$ | Japanese, Sushi, Asian
    Blvd Kukulkan KM 11. 5 Manzana 52 Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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  • #9
    Restaurante Condimento
    #9 of 1,368 Places to Eat in Cancun
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 369 reviewsTripAdvisor (369)
    $ - $$ | International, Mexican
    Retorno Gucumatz Lote 49, Cancun 77504 Mexico
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  • #10
    Chic Cabaret & Restaurant Costa Mujeres
    #10 of 1,368 Places to Eat in Cancun
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 230 reviewsTripAdvisor (230)
    $$ | International, Fusion
    Boulevard Calle Vialidad Paseo Mujeres TRS Coral Hotel, Cancun 77400 Mexico
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  • #11
    Rosa Negra
    #11 of 1,368 Places to Eat in Cancun
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 2137 reviewsTripAdvisor (2137)
    $$ | Mexican
    Blvd Kukulcan Km 15 Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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  • #12
    Maki Taco
    #12 of 1,368 Places to Eat in Cancun
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 1376 reviewsTripAdvisor (1376)
    $ - $$ | Mexican, Japanese, Sushi, Asian
    Boulevard Kukulcan Km 4.5 Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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  • #13
    Taqueria Coapenitos
    #13 of 1,368 Places to Eat in Cancun
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 634 reviewsTripAdvisor (634)
    $ | Mexican, Latin, Bar
    Av Nader No.25 Edificio Tapachula SM 02, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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  • #14
    Cenacolo Zona Hotelera
    #14 of 1,368 Places to Eat in Cancun
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 1563 reviewsTripAdvisor (1563)
    $$ | Italian, Seafood, European
    Blvd Kukulcan ZH km 12.6 Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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  • #15
    Deli Barlovento
    #15 of 1,368 Places to Eat in Cancun
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 134 reviewsTripAdvisor (134)
    $ | Mexican, Latin, Fast Food, Spanish
    Calle Del Pescador Km 4, Lote 83D, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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  • #16
    Peter's Restaurante
    #16 of 1,368 Places to Eat in Cancun
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 1248 reviewsTripAdvisor (1248)
    $ - $$ | European, International
    Ave. Bonampak Between Sierra & Robalo only 200' from Hotel Zone entrance, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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  • #17
    Les Cepages Restaurant
    #17 of 1,368 Places to Eat in Cancun
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 335 reviewsTripAdvisor (335)
    $$ | European, Contemporary, French, International
    Av. Nichupte Sm 16 Plaza Nichupté Local 15, Cancun 77505 Mexico
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  • #18
    Crab House Cancun
    #18 of 1,368 Places to Eat in Cancun
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 2537 reviewsTripAdvisor (2537)
    $$ | Seafood, International, Grill
    Boulevard Kukulcan Km 14.7 Hotel Zone, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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  • #19
    Fantino
    #19 of 1,368 Places to Eat in Cancun
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 323 reviewsTripAdvisor (323)
    $$ |
    Calle Retorno Del Rey # 36 The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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  • #20
    La Dolce Vita downtown
    #20 of 1,368 Places to Eat in Cancun
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 1847 reviewsTripAdvisor (1847)
    $ - $$ | Italian, European
    Avenida Coba 87 SM 3 downtown, Cancun 77500 Mexico
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