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    Barbacoa de la Tulum

    3.4 (13 reviews)
    ModerateDiners, Barbeque

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    Loud
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Oh My GGogi

    Oh My GGogi

    4.4(105 reviews)
    0.1 kmSupermanzana 7
    $$

    여기 맛있어여 여사장님도 친절하시고 고기도 부드럽고 양념고기도 맛이 좋았습니다 김치찌게 냉면도 먹었는데…read more만족했어요 점심시간 소주를 세병이나 땡겼네요 This is the taste of Korea

    We live in the Bay Area where Korean BBQ spots are everywhere, and we've tried a lot of them over…read morethe years. We've also eaten at many places in LA, which is known for having some of the best Korean food. We saw this place had pretty solid reviews, especially on Google, and even saw comments from people claiming they were Korean and from LA saying this place rivaled KBBQ spots there. Because of that, we came in with really high expectations. Unfortunately, we left disappointed. The restaurant is located upstairs, and the elevator ride alone almost made us turn around. It was extremely shaky and honestly felt unsafe at times. There were moments we thought it might actually drop. I would definitely recommend taking the stairs instead. We ordered the mixed combo with beef, chicken, and pork, along with soybean soup and steamed egg. The banchan selection was limited and overall the flavors were pretty underwhelming. The biggest issue though was the meat quality. Most of the meats were chewy, including the pork belly, which should have been much more tender because of the fat content. One thing we've noticed in Mexico compared to the US is that the meat quality in general often isn't quite the same, and this place really highlighted that for us. Honestly, Gen BBQ back in California is much better than this spot. I understand some people love this place because they cook over charcoal, but the cooking process took forever. Each meat took a long time to cook, and they had to replace the coals multiple times during the meal. The one thing that really stood out in a positive way was the steamed egg. It was honestly one of the best steamed eggs we've had. Super fluffy, airy, and cooked perfectly. If you're someone who really loves Korean food or Korean BBQ, I personally wouldn't recommend going out of your way for this place. There are much better options out there worth spending your money on.

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    Oh My GGogi - Outside

    Outside

    Oh My GGogi - Gyoza

    Gyoza

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    Menu 2023

    La Borrega

    La Borrega

    3.8(15 reviews)
    2.4 kmSupermanzana 31
    $

    Delicious agua fresca, fast and barbacoa, tacos. What more could I ask for? Found this spot on a…read morenumber of best tacos of Cancun lists and had to try it out. The barbacoa was tender, juicy, flavorful. It of course came with limes, onions, and cilantro to dress in addition to a house red and green salsa. The seating is covered but outdoors which makes for a casual and comfortable ambiance. Really enjoyed myself.

    I always take it as a good sign when I walk into a restaurant and I'm the only gringa in a sea of…read morelocals, especially families. That usually means it's damn good and damn cheap. And yes, this place is both. Since the first time I've been here an fell in love with the consome con carne, I get it every time. I notice that almost everyone in the restaurant has a bowl of this savory, semi-greasy deliciousness of lamb soup. No this is not chipotle with their "barbacoa" that's really just shredded beef, it's the real deal. Whenever we come we get the consomé and a 1/4 kilo of barbacoa. This is accompanied by tortillas, salsa, limon, onions, and cilantro. For a family of three with sodas it comes to about $18 USD and we still had leftovers. They accept cards here but they do ask for ID. This is definitely a hidden gem in terms of tourist, but it's worth seeking out. Plenty of buses stop right in front of it including the R2. So if you want a taste of real Mexico, this is it.

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    La Borrega - Consomé con carne. Add the fresh ingredients and salsa too take this over the edge.

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    Consomé con carne. Add the fresh ingredients and salsa too take this over the edge.

    Bovinos Steakhouse & Seafood  - Bread and hot sauces

    Bovinos Steakhouse & Seafood

    4.1(118 reviews)
    1.4 kmSupermanzana 17
    $$$

    Wow... what a nice place, great ambience!!! The service A plus!! ,,, nice service oriented…read morepeople!!!... but!!! But the food !!! It's an upscale salad bar with different steak cuts... perfectly cooked. I didn't get to try the pork, I went too early... CD it was not ready... but it look fantastic, next time!! I recommend this place ... like a must go restaurant!!

    We came here with family for our Anniversary Dinner & it did not disappoint. They have 3 dining…read moreoptions. 1) Salad Bar Only 2) Salad Bar & Meat 3) Salad Bar, Meat & Seafood. All the food was delicious (Extensive Salad Bar & "traveling meats"). The buffalo & lamb were my favorites. Couldn't bring myself to try the baby pig that was brought over, head on & all. We also ordered beer & tropical drinks (Paloma & Pina Colada's) which were very good. The restaurant decor & ambiance is what you would expect from a typical Brazilian Churrascaría very tasteful. It wasn't cheap but you definitely get what you pay for. Service was above & beyond from all the staff. Super attentive to your every need! Make sure you ask for the specific type of meat that you like & they will bring it over. Never feel bad passing on meat that doesn't sound good or asking for more servings if you specifically prefer a certain cut. Would highly recommend giving it a try at least once. *They also have Valet parking included if you have a car.

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    Bovinos Steakhouse & Seafood  - Super Cute Womens Bathroom

    Super Cute Womens Bathroom

    Bovinos Steakhouse & Seafood  - Oysters, yum!!!

    Oysters, yum!!!

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    Smokehouse - Interior Space and Menu

    Smokehouse

    2.0(2 reviews)
    1.9 kmSupermanzana 9

    I gave a one star because I had to select one. The food was terrible! I had the baby back ribs,…read moreColeslaw, and mash potatoes and every single item was disgusting. It has absolutely nothing to do with culture because I enjoyed several places this week while in Mexico.

    This place was a solid 3.5, though it was hella hard to find! Tip for finding it: be aware it's in…read morethe very back corner of a little outdoor strip mall, and the name is really "RealFood BBQ Smokehouse", so look for the sign that says predominantly RealFood. (See my picture for reference.) It's a very casual spot, with just a few tables inside and out. Staff is super friendly, and their English is good enough for those that aren't fluent in Spanish. They serve an interesting menu. It's a mix of healthy dishes and vegetables (hence the RealFood portion of the name), along with an array of BBQ items. Be aware, when the BBQ items are gone for the day, they're gone. I was disappointed they were out of the Baby Back Ribs when we went (that's my absolute fave), but I was pretty pleased with the Pulled Pork Sandwich I got instead. Pulled Pork is not something I'd normally associate with Cancun, but it was quite tasty! My friend got the Brisket, and that was also quite good. It looked a little darker than I'm used to, but it was a great cut of meat, and was very tender. Prices are quite reasonable, as it's not a tourist spot. My only complaint was they didn't serve beer. After a day of scuba diving, we were looking forward to ice cold beers and BBQ. I'll be back!

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    Albondiga ahumada rellena de queso cheddar y envuelta en tocino

    Smokehouse - Hamburguesa premium de res angus con pork belly

    Hamburguesa premium de res angus con pork belly

    Smokehouse - Look for the sign saying RealFood, not Smokehouse!!

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    Look for the sign saying RealFood, not Smokehouse!!

    La Bamba

    La Bamba

    4.8(101 reviews)
    7.6 kmZona Hotelera

    This is a smaller place in a plaza, so blink and you'll miss it. I started with a margarita as…read moreusual. It's huge, as far as presentation it's not very fancy, it was tasty but as large as it was you'd think it had more alcohol to offset the size. But it did not. My wife ordered the aguachile with octopus. I ordered the Tuna Burger, and we got the steak quesadillas as an appetizer. My wife said she would give her aguachile a 3.8 out of 5. I thought the tuna burger was very tasty. Basically they took a tuna steak and put it between a hamburger bun. I can't really compare it to a regular meat burger. But on a scale of 1-10 I'd give it a 7. It came only with lettuce and tomato, but it had flavor enough. The quesadilla's were good, but nothing special, I'd say they were comparable to any you get at an average Mexican restaurant in the states. We came here because of the high ratings. Maybe we ordered the wrong things to try, I thought everything was good, but nothing that was so good it made me want to hurry back.

    Decided to come here because it's expensive to eat on the resort we're at. We were sat down…read moreimmediately and they promptly took our order. The menu is simple with just enough options to where everyone can find something they like. I had the skirt steak tacos and my friend got fish tacos, We also ordered a frozen margarita and mojito that were huge!!!!! The prices were fair for what you get and the atmosphere is casual and comfortable. The music is not too loud so you can have a conversation with your group. They are not pushy to get you in and out like other places. Will definitely be back

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    Restaurant decor

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    Tacos and coconut shrimp plte

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