Diners' Choice: Mexican restaurants in Cancun / Riviera Maya

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Mexican cuisine in Cancun / Riviera Maya? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Onora

4.8

4.8 (86)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mexican

Cancún

About the restaurant

Onora nace con el espíritu de mostrar al mundo de una manera contemporánea, las mejores recetas y sabores de la cocina tradicional mexicana, homenajeando a todas las heroínas anónimas que han sido y son, la gran inspiración y maestras de todos los cocineros mexicanos.

Nuestro Tributo a México es una experiencia gastronómica que celebra los ingredientes, las técnicas y los sabores que han cautivado al mundo. Cada platillo es cuidadosamente elaborado por el Chef Jonatán Gómez Luna, multipremiado Chef mexicano, ganador del premio Estrella Damm Chef´s Choice Award 2022 al mejor Chef de Latinoamérica y líder de la nueva generación de chefs mexicanos.

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SaraVIP

Dined on Nov 4, 2024

Our server Raul was amazing the food and recommendations were pretty good. The place is beautiful

Primo

4.7

4.7 (136)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mexican

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

Inspiration for Primo comes from the love for food, ancient spirits, local crafts and rustic cooking. Trying to recreate in a small outdoor space under a beautiful tree, the essence from original Playa del Carmen and bring an authentic Mexican food where everything is cooked with wood fire, underground oven, comales and grill, as has been done traditionally in most Mexican small towns for centuries. Primo means cousin in spanish, as a common slogan in Mexico we say Primo to refer to really close friends, the ones that may be closer than family. Our intention with this name is that guests feel the confort of gathering in a place that will taste and feel like home as we do. We have developed the interior design with locally made tzalam wood furniture, bejuco lamps and a chukum finish for the walls. We pride ourselves of using local and sustainable suppliers for most of our ingredients.

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Mickael

Dined on Dec 29, 2024

Best plates in playa del Carmen. It was our fifth time and always happy

Ix kool

4.8

4.8 (347)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mexican

Cozumel

About the restaurant

Ix-Kool (in Spanish Milpa) represents life through ancestral times; this concept will delight us with an explosion of flavors and textures in each of its foods, representing the freshness and innovation of the Mayan culture through the years, without losing sight of its origins and the incredible seasoning of its dishes through time.

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sallyVIP

Dined on Jan 2, 2025

Very friendly staff. The food was pretty good .the restaurant lighting is a little bright.

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Experience

Authentic Mayan Cooking Class in Cozumel

La Madalena

4.7

4.7 (418)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

Cancún

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MicheleVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and meal lar night. The restaurant is a pleasant addition to the Cancun restaurant scene. The ambiance with the rotating ceiling art installations are remarkable. The service is top notch, efficient with out being suffocating. We enjoyed the tuna tartare and the popcorn shrimp Appetizer both delicious. The seared tuna and one of the whitefish dishes were superb! Also t loved the fried banana dessert. Highly recommend this restaurant

ARCA

4.7

4.7 (794)

MXN300 and under

Mexican

Tulum

About the restaurant

ARCA is a contemporary Mexican restaurant led by chef José Luis Hinostroza, featuring a unique style distinguished by a variety of cultural influences. Since its opening in 2015, ARCA has quickly become an essential and prominent part of Tulum's growing culinary scene. Our culinary and beverage offerings pay tribute to the region, using the finest products sourced from local beaches and farms. Furthermore, our menus are constantly updated to reflect the seasons and the availability of the freshest ingredients.

ARCA Restaurant ranks No. 28 on the Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2023 list, and ARCA’s bar holds No. 37 spot on North America`s 50 Best Bars list. ARCA is also recommended by the Michelin Guide Mexico.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Great cocktails - venison tartare was excellent and inventive vegetable dishes in a vibey jungle setting.

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4.6

4.6 (3080)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

Cancún

About the restaurant

Porfirio's menu is made up of traditional Mexican dishes that are transformed, reinvented with innovative techniques and bold flavors. In Porfirio's kitchen, there is only room for the best quality ingredients, just what the most demanding palates expect.

Porfirio's hosts a select collection of Tequilas and Mezcals, around 100 labels that can be recommended by our tequiliers to create surprising and captivating pairings with the dishes of our menu.

The Porfirio's experience is completed with a sophisticated and elegant atmosphere. Porfirio's interior has been meticulously cared for: large mirrors and the perfect combination of natural and artificial lighting will give the place a striking visual effect, highlighting elegance and good taste.

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MAria

Dined today

Wonderful restaurant ! Food , service , ambiance , staff , entertainment a huge plus. What a gorgeous view to go with this great eatery. Please go don’t miss it and enjoy!

Ziggy’s

4.6

4.6 (161)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

Tulum

About the restaurant

Ziggy Restaurant Beach Club: offering delicious, signature Mexican cuisine from breakfast through dinner, with authentic recipes crafted from fresh, local, and organic ingredients.

Live music every night from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

Beach Club: Minimum spend of 75USD per person. Open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Valid from December 2024 to May 2025.

Available services:

Beach towel rentals
Showers
Pool table
Hammock area
Restrooms

Rates may vary by season. Beach Club reservations available from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm; after this time, access is subject to availability.

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Cydney

Dined 5 days ago

Great place to go for a day at the beach, the food was amazing and served quickly.

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Experience

VIERNES | Salsa Dancing Class

Casa Maria Mexican Grill

4.4

4.4 (133)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mexican

Tulum

About the restaurant

Diamante K has created a unique gastronomic space, where outstanding food is what matters most.

Proud of our Mexican cuisine, we invite you to this culinary journey to live an experience of aromas and textures originating from the Yucatan Peninsula.

A mix of ancient techniques from the Mayan culture and contemporary Mexico accompany us from the producer to your table.

We also invite you to our tastings of tequila, mezcal and a wide variety of wines and craft beers produced in Mexico.

Access through Coba Avenue.
Reference: Hotel Kore Tulum

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Andrew

Dined on Dec 20, 2024

Arrived late, kitchen was about to close but they kept it open for us. Very accommodating.

Porfirio's - Playa del Carmen

4.5

4.5 (969)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

PORFIRIO’S es pasión, orgullo y excelencia. Un restaurante que elogia lo mejor de México, transformando sus tradicionales sabores, texturas y aromas en los más exquisitos platillos de la alta cocina mexicana. Un sitio que renueva el concepto de cocina urbana contemporánea, equilibrando recetas caseras con acentos tomados de cada rincón de México, que se traducen en audaces sabores resultado de una cuidadosa selección de ingredientes y un ambiente donde música, decoración y sazón se entrelazan armoniosamente.

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ChristianVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We had an amazing evening, great service, fantastic food and we loved the show! This is true value for money and a high end Mexican experience nobody should miss!

Hacienda Sisal - Cancun

4.4

4.4 (213)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

Cancún

About the restaurant

The Mexican food we serve at Hacienda Sisal restaurant in Cancun is a labor of love and a matter of pride for our chefs, a celebration of Mexico’s glorious culinary heritage.

Savor mouthwatering Mexican food, tequila for connoisseurs and much more in a romantic setting with warm hacienda hospitality

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BrianVIP

Dined on Dec 24, 2024

We were not sure what to expect before we arrived. We were blown away. This was an amazing meal and dinner experience. We will absolutely return. The service and food was excellent.

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