Restaurants in Cancun, Mexico: Gastronomy & Typical Cuisine

100% Natural

100% Natural is a casual place decorated with tropical plants and a charming open-air patio where you can enjoy your meal. It features a healthy menu specializing in salads, juice and delicious sandwiches. It's easy to find as it is located on Yaxchilan Avenue, one of the more popular and lively streets in Cancun.

Bubba Gump

Enjoy fresh shrimp cooked in any way possible as well as pastas, fine cuts, and lobster at Bubba Gump. Designed around the theme of the Hollywood movie "Forrest Gump", the restaurant is upbeat and colorful. It's located on the Hotel Zone, in Flamingo Plaza Shopping Mall and features a terrace where you can dine in front of the Nichupte Lagoon.

El Cambalache

With Argentine music, almost all tangos, playing softly in the background and a bottle of nice, Argentinean red wine, your meal at Cambalache is a totally gratifying experience.

Captn. Charlie's

This restaurant offers an array of entrees to satisfy everyone's palate and features original recipes and an excellent selection of domestic and imported beers, wines and spirits to accompany your meals. It is located lakeside and has a magnificent view of the Nichupte Lagoon, a vantage point for the most breathtaking sunsets in Cancun. You must try the fresh fish and shrimp buffet and eat all you want, for a very reasonable price.You are going to love the price as much as the seafood and steaks served here.

La Casa de las Margaritas

La Casa de las Margaritas, located in La Isla shopping mall, in the Hotel Zone, will provide you with traditional Mexican ambiance with typical music from this region to liven up the party. There is a perfect blend of aromas and flavors from both the traditional and contemporary Mexican cuisines, found in any of the different sections of the restaurant: Los Patios, La Fonda Santa Cecilia, La Cantina Don Margarito, La Capilla or Los Balcones, all of them decorated with Mexican handicrafts.

Carlos'n Charlie's

Carlos'n Charlie's, located in Plaza Forum on the Hotel Zone, is one of the best Mexican restaurants to have lunch or dinner, as well as to enjoy your favorite drinks in a lively atmosphere. We feature a varied menu where you can choose from Mexican or American food as well as pasta, seafood and tempting appetizers all carefully prepared to taste. Its original decoration turns it into a special casual restaurant where a friendly and joyful staff will create an exceptional festive ambiance.

Casa Rolandi

Located in Plaza Caracol, this is a quaint place with many special nooks and crannies filled with plants and hidden lights. Since Casa Rolandi's trademark is their wood-burning oven, their cuts are grilled just perfectly. There is also a branch in Isla Mujeres.

Chokos & Tere

This seafood restaurant has been in business for more than 30 years, tending to the tourists that visit Cancun for business or leisure as well as locals. The main dish of the house is Relleno Tere, (a fish fillet au gratin, stuffed with crab). Its friendly service will be at your disposal to make you feel at home so come down, visit and have a good time.

Crab House

There are very few places on the Cancun Hotel Zone that offer captivating sunsets over the Nichupte Lagoon like the Crab House, which offers a variety of exquisite, specialty seafood dishes. Meaty crab legs and jumbo shrimp are the main ingredients of the seafood creations served here, that are both pleasing to the eye as well as to the taste.

La Destileria

One important aspect of La Destileria (The Distillery) is that its menu is based on traditional Mexican dishes from the state of Jalisco since it is the birthplace of tequila. Typical dishes like tortas ahogadas, birria, menudo, Nayarit-style ceviche, among many other Mexican specialties, lure clients from everywhere. The cuisine is complemented with other regional dishes and a wide variety of moles (a sauce made of a long series of ingredients, served over chicken or rice).

La Dolce Vita

The restaurant philosophy has always been good service and top quality ingredients. The tranquility that floats in this restaurant and the easy-going nature of the owners, who are always on hand to help, are some of the main reasons why everybody who works here are happy to work here.

Grill 14

The exclusive Grill 14 is near the luxurious The Ritz-Carlton hotel, on Kukulcan Boulevard, but facing the tranquil waters of the beautiful Nichupte Lagoon. The restaurant features an exquisite combination of aromas and flavors and a very romantic atmosphere. Try such delicious appetizers as a warm spinach salad, accompanied by parmesan cheese and a bacon sauce.

Choosing a main course may not be as simple, because all the options at Grill 14 are extremely tempting! Some of the dishes here are baked in a wood-fired oven, while others are grilled or served raw (like the extensive selection of sushi). You should definitely try the roast duck with chipotle, tequila and honey. Another favorite dish is the Surf and Turf, which includes a juicy steak and a lobster tail accompanied by grilled asparagus, mashed potatoes, and roasted garlic butter.

Gustino

An example of the special care taken in the presentation of the dishes at this restaurant, specializing in Northern Italian fare, is the antipasto. Also featured here are a combination of marinated mixed vegetables, a fine selection of imported cheeses as well as imported cold cuts such as prosciutto and salami.

La Habichuela

La Habichuela, which means "string bean", is a romantic-ambiance restaurant where the most famous dish is the Cocobichuela, a coconut shell garnished with tropical fruits and filled with white rice at the bottom. It is a delightful and exquisite choice.

Hacienda El Mortero

Built as an old high-class hacienda, El Mortero features Mexican haute cuisine. You will find the most typical dishes from the most important culinary capitals in the republic. Their selection of meats is quite good and the preparation includes all of Mexico's most famous ingredients such as chiles and hot sauces. Their extensive list of tequilas will astound you.

Hooters

Hooters makes you happy! Come and enjoy our famous wings, live sports broadcasts, full bar, large boutique, and of course... our Hooters Girls! They are a charming bunch and it's impossible to have a horrible time with them around. See for yourself why we are one of the fastest growing restaurant chains with over 400 restaurants across the globe. Believe it people: you'll never forget Hooters Cancun.

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville

Margaritaville is a lively, fun restaurant in the Hotel Zone of Cancun, delivering delicious Caribbean fare and live entertainment. The music of Jimmy Buffett is the main theme of this restaurant's vibrant decor. Here, you can enjoy delicious cuisine while listening to a variety of concerts and videos by the artist himself. Margaritaville Cancun specializes in seafood with a Mexican twist, although any selection from the menu, whether it's typical quesadillas or a fresh lobster tail, is sure to satisfy you. The friendly staff and the upbeat music of Jimmy Buffett are bound to turn any occasion into a celebration!

John Gray's Downtown

At John Gray's Downtown you'll be sure to enjoy the excellent variety of bistro specialties on offer. Choose a traditional recipe or one of the chef's latest creations, all prepared with fresh vegetables, fine spices and the highest quality poultry, fish or beef grilled to perfection. Locals and visitors alike are instantly charmed in this contemporary Cancun restaurant because of its welcoming atmosphere, unparalleled service and the mouthwatering dishes that feature an enticing blend of delicious ingredients.

Lorenzillo's

For a lobster lover, Lorenzillo's is the place. This restaurant has a lobster farm of its own with about 10,000 lobsters and you can find it on the lagoon in Cancun's Hotel Zone. No one does lobster better than Lorenzillo's!

La Madonna

La Madonna is one of the most beautiful Italian restaurants in Cancun. It is renowned for its spectacular contemporary architecture, sculptures and pieces of art. The most sophisticated Italian and Swiss dishes are served at La Madonna, all of them carefully prepared with fresh products, both imported and local. It features an elegant dining room, a terrace and a Mezzanine, exclusive for romantic evenings as well as cognac and Cuban cigars.

Outback Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse serves American style juicy steaks seasoned with an exclusive recipe that includes seventeen spices to seal in the meats flavor and ensure tenderness. Apart from succulent prime steaks, the menu also features poultry, fish and seafood. The relaxed, Aussie-themed atmosphere is ideal for any occasion, from a casual get-together with friends to an evening dinner for two.

Pat O'Briens

In Pat O'Briens, you will have an unforgettable experience when it comes to excellent service and entertainment. With very original decor and a fire fountain, enjoy the most succulent dishes of Creole-Cajun cuisine from New Orleans. Spend an evening with the best ambiance in town and live music. If you are looking for good food and a great time, Pat O'Briens is the place for you.

Puerto Madero

A relaxing atmosphere and modern decoration are the perfect setting to taste the finest selection of meats, fish and seafood with the classical Argentinean touch. Puerto Madero is an exceptional place with a view of the Nichupte Lagoon, where you can take in the beauty of the sunset while savoring a succulent dish. With excellent service and location on the Marina Barracuda, this exceptional restaurant is a tribute to the restored Puerto Madero of the beautiful city of Buenos Aires.

Rainforest

This is a wonderful place to eat, where there are rainforests, gorillas and other animals (fake) accompanied by sounds of nature. The Rainforest is great for pastas and chicken wings. Also a favorite for children.

Rubi House Bistro

Enjoy the unique, one of a kind dishes as well as classic recipes served in the stylish setting of the Rubi House Bistro, where the service is outstanding, as is the elegant, contemporary decor. Chef Alain will amaze you with his enticing presentations of the many soups, pastas and salads offered and indulge your palate with a host of delicious entrees prepared with fine cuts of beef cooked to your liking, as well as poultry and exquisite seafood. This avant-garde restaurant is located very close to Plaza Las Americas Mall in an upper-class neighborhood that's fast becoming the new fashionable gastronomic district of Cancun.

Thai Lounge

When vacationing in Cancun, don't miss out on a visit to Thai Lounge, a little piece of paradise overlooking the Nichupte Lagoon. Indulge your senses while surrounded by nature in this sophisticated restaurant, which offers beautiful views of the sun falling behind the horizon. Its wooden terrace offers the perfect setting for drinks and casual dinners while enjoying the unique flavors of authentic Thai cuisine.

La Troje

La Troje is one of Cancun's favorite places among locals and visitors alike. Enjoy dishes with a distinctive flavor and salads made of fruits, nuts, cheeses and unique home-made dressings. The home-made pasta is served with exclusive sauces and the baguettes are renovated with cheese and meat combinations. Come and enjoy the special ambience and the friendly service of its owners.