Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Cancún

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

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Casa Rolandi Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (508)

MXN500 and over

Italian

Cancún

About the restaurant

The legendary Casa Rolandi has been a firm favourite in Cancun for nearly 40 years.

The result of generations of gastronomic passion and culinary tradition, we prepare the finest produce in our open kitchen, to create a parade of unmissable flavours.

Our excellent service, relaxed contemporary interiors and incredible atmosphere offer you an unparalleled dining experience that will awaken all of your senses.

Sample dishes from our famous wood fired oven, enjoy wines from our thoughtfully curated cellar or indulge in a sumptuous signature cocktail.

Allow us to make your visit truly remarkable. We are waiting for you!

Top review

Nadine

Dined on Dec 1, 2024

Everything was perfect and Pablo made us feel special and his food recommendations was on point, the food was delicious and his service as well as the help of Roberto C. made us love the place more 😍

Thai & Elefanta

4.8

4.8 (773)

MXN310 to MXN500

Thai

Cancún

About the restaurant

An Asian paradise on the Nichupé Lagoon. Delight yourself with exquisite and authentic cuisines; Thai by our Chef Sawai Suwannachat and Indian by our chef Kishan Singh. Heighten your senses in a jungle hut or in a bungalow over the lagoon, accompanied by our signature cocktails. Feel the magical atmosphere guided by our house DJ Gabriel Guzman.
Dear client, for us your upcoming experience in our restaurant is very important, for that reason we inform you that our Thai & Elefanta Restaurants are in same location, however, for reasons of Plaza la Isla remodelations, we will have a deviation in the access to our entrance, this deviation is through Fashion Harbour, in the hall between the Rolex and Dolce & Gabana stores, you will arrive at Ryoshi's entrance and turning to the right you can find us, if you arrive by the parking lot that is by Palacio de Hierro, just follow the hall that is in front of Ryoshi restaurant and at the end we will be waiting for you.

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Dani

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

We had a beautiful bungalow over the water which was perfect for the sunset. It was also perfect for our family as we didn’t have to worry about our young children staying quiet and in their seats. This is our second time dining here and we will come back each trip to Cancún.

Cenacolo - Hotel Zone

4.7

4.7 (665)

MXN500 and over

Italian

Cancún

About the restaurant

Founded in 1987 by the Amati family from Novafeltria, Italy, our restaurant is a living testament to 1,000 years of Romagnola culinary tradition. Located in the vibrant Hotel Zone of Cancún, Cenacolo offers an elegant and welcoming setting, perfect for enjoying an authentic Italian dining experience.

Live a unique and incomparable gastronomic experience with our handmade pasta and incredible views of the Nichupté Lagoon. Be amazed by our delicious stone-baked pizza and ingredients brought directly from Italy. Every dish on our menu is a celebration of the rich culinary heritage of Emilia-Romagna, from regional classics to contemporary creations. Delight in a wide selection of the finest Italian and Mexican wines, allowing you to experience unmatched Italian dining.

Come and discover a piece of Italy in the beautiful Cancún Hotel Zone!

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Jeffrey

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Food and service from the staff, especially Moises, was excellent. Portion sizes could have been slightly larger for the prices charged.

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Cheese Wheel Spaghetti

4.7

4.7 (151)

MXN500 and over

Japanese

Cancún

About the restaurant

Yamamoto serves artfully plated Japanese cuisine. Its casual, yet relaxing setting is wonderful for dining out with family or with a date. Yamamoto offers a variety of flavorful dishes made with quality ingredients. Guests can begin their meal with an appetizer of fried squid rings, spring rolls or chicken yakitori. A seaweed salad or a rice soup with salmon are also tasty starter choices. This restaurant has entr_es like broiled fish with teriyaki sauce, filet mignon, vegetable tempura, sushi and combination platters. Yamamoto offers sake, cocktails, tequila and other libations. It also provides delivery and guests pick-up service from hotels.

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Sue

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Very good food and service. A bit noisy since the table next to us had 3 kids under 10 that were very noisy

Navios

4.7

4.7 (920)

MXN500 and over

Seafood

Cancún

About the restaurant

NAVIOS is situated on one of the most picturesque docks over the Nichupté Lagoon, offering breathtaking of the Caribbean´s most stunning sunsets. It is the ideal setting to showcase the abundant and diverse offerings of seafood through our culinary concept "Mexican Fusion Seafood Cuisine".

Here, our chef's creations are celebrated not only for their exquisite presentation but also for the extraordinary flavors derived from our carefully selected regional and ingredients. This culminates in an unforgettable gastronomic experience for all our customers .

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Jeune

Dined 5 days ago

Beautiful atmosphere, excellent service, fantastic food. We celebrated a friends birthday here because we were tired of bland hotel food. This place did not disappoint. The food was flavorful with warm multidimensional flavor.s Everything was absolutely delicious.

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4.7

4.7 (2698)

MXN500 and over

Mediterranean

Cancún

About the restaurant

By Grupo RosaNegra
Taboo is a Mediterranean restaurant in Cancun that offers a unique gastronomic proposal, with artisanal cuisine and a selection of exclusive seafood, which you can accompany with signature mixology and champagne, one of the brand's most representative drinks.

Enjoy the experience every night with the exceptional happenings of the live saxophonist and violinist that transform dinner into a non-stop celebration with the rhythm of the resident DJ, and sparklers at each of the tables.

Discover Taboo Cancun on the hotel zone km 13.5, and celebrate your birthday and special events in one of the most distinguished brands of Grupo RosaNegra.

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DenyseVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great meal and ambiance w show at 9pm and 10pm. Loved Greek salad and Octopus dinner. Would suggest doing shots rather than cocktails as it comes with lively presentation (and the martinis weren't that great). Service was excellent

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4.5

4.5 (122)

MXN500 and over

Seafood

Cancún

About the restaurant

Ignite your senses! ✨ ⚓ Puerto Santo ⚓✨ a family restaurant by the sea. Come and delight your palate with seafood of the highest quality, our international cuisine has the best flavors designed for you, accompanied by an exquisite wine cellar and signature mixology. Enjoy a beautiful evening in the moonlight! 🌊 Live the experience and taste the authentic taste of the Caribbean Sea! 🌊

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Incredible restaurant. Food was amazing. Staff was excellent. Would highly recommend

Brass

4.5

4.5 (81)

MXN500 and over

Steakhouse

Cancún

About the restaurant

En BRASS®️, nuestra pasión por la carne es algo que llevamos en nuestro ADN. Desde el año 1925, nuestra familia ha estado involucrada en la ganadería y la cocción de carnes, y hoy en día seguimos llevando ese legado con orgullo a través de nuestro restaurante.

Nos enorgullece ofrecer una amplia variedad de cortes de carne, desde filetes jugosos hasta costillas ahumadas, todos ellos preparados con las técnicas más avanzadas de cocción.

Y es que en BRASS®️, no se trata solo de cocinar la carne, sino de elevarla a su máxima expresión.

Aquí encontrarás el ambiente perfecto para relajarte y disfrutar de la buena comida.

Top review

Mark

Dined on Nov 20, 2024

Service was great but food wasn’t as I expected. 7 people in my party all said steaks were okay, but sides were better than main course. Steaks look like they weren’t made fresh, as if they had been sitting for a while, plus they had no flavor. Long drive to get there from the hotel zone to be disappointed.

Asador La Vaca Argentina - Puerto Cancún

4.5

4.5 (110)

MXN500 and over

Argentinean

Cancún

About the restaurant

En La Vaca Argentina- Puerto Cancun, disfrutara de un paseo por la gastronomía de la región de las pampas Argentinas, guiado por un autentico gaucho, nuestro Chef Elio Arce.
Las Carnes que Usted consume en el Asador La Vaca Argentina son de novillos de raza de 420 Kg. de peso máximo. Nuestra extensa cava ofrece variedad de vinos de mesa y se mantiene rigurosamente a una temperatura de 18 grados.

Regrese Pronto !

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Rodrigo

Dined on Nov 30, 2024

As always everything was great , food, Service, ambience, the waiter awesome

Erizo Cancún | Restaurante de Mariscos

4.5

4.5 (118)

MXN500 and over

Seafood

Cancún

About the restaurant

Con el sabor y estilo de Tijuana surge en Cancún un espacio casual, cómodo y divertido en donde podrás disfrutar la cerveza artesanal mexicana, nuestra exquisita coctelería y degustar los mejores vinos acompañados de excelentes mariscos en el corazón de la Riviera Maya

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Ana

Dined on Nov 10, 2024

Love it the service and food is amazing. Aguachile is by far the best dish as well as tacos

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