We make it a point to dine at Cambalache every time we are in Cancun. Over the years, that is 20+ times. They have been in 3-4 different locations during those years. The most recent location is on the second floor inside of the La Isla mall. The restaurant is upscale dining, which matches the mid to high end shopping options in the mall. The service is always stellar and you can count on having a nice glass of wine or another drink of choice with your delicious dinner. The ambiance is upscale but also comfortable. This time we shared a mixed salad (huge) and the soufflé potato puffs (a signature side), I ordered a small tenderloin and Paul got a ribeye. Both were cooked perfectly. They both needed a little salt for our tastes, but each was tender, juicy and tasty. It is difficult to go wrong here if you want a great dining experience in Cancun. And yes, it is pricey, but worth it. read more

The food was good but the service was chaos I think it was our waiters 1st day on the job and he was left unsupervised. Brought entrees before salads- brought wrong dishes- and they advertised a bacon side that was ham not bacon. They did take that off the bill. The pacing was also insanely slow and strange. And the music was loud and not "steakhouse " ambience. The food was excellent- read more

Argentinian cuisine! This place was fantastic- it's a Porteno's dream! From the moment we stepped into the dining room, we were surrounded by Argentine wine, meats, and art. I got the Proveletta, a cheese dish with some herbs on top, served with toasty bread pieces. The steaks were rib eyes, served with chimmichurri sauce. Double nom! The meat was cooked perfectly, and their sauce was right on. The service was on point- they made sure our glasses never went empty, answered all our questions about the ingredients and the food. They spoke English, but admired our spanish. The prices were good, with a good ratio of $ per oz of beef. The cuts were big, generous, and lean. The place was clean, modern, in a high-end shopping mall. The restrooms were sparkling and well lit. I wouldn't show up in beach attire here. read more

So much meat and so much cheese so delish. Service is always impeccable and the cocktails are yummy. Get the souflee potatoes always it's the jam. Potatoes with potatoes. So good. The chocolate cake is yummy!! read more

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Yeahhh i came back and what a great moment to find my pad servers with the same happiness and service than the first time. As always food fantastic in a fine ambience and great cocktails.. Love this place!!! read more

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Have to say, went for my wife's birthday dinner. The staff were spot on, providing five star service and I have eaten from NY steak house to San Francisco to Kansas steak house. They did fabulous. The restaurant is definitely not for shorts but not suit either. Business upper casual I would say. When we left we felt we definitely had gotten our moneys worth in food and service. A wonderful experience, thank you. We will be coming back. read more

Cambalache - Flan treat - Argentine Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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Solid Argentinian steakhouse in Cancun. The ambiance and decor are stylish and give the place a great vibe. We tried the passion fruit mezcalita, which was excellent. For food, we had the tableside Caesar salad, New York strip steak, soufflé potatoes, and grilled vegetables. The salad was delicious, and the steak was cooked perfectly. The chimichurri was a good addition. Sides were good across the board. Service was attentive and professional. It's on the pricier side, but overall a very good dining experience. read more

Absolutamente Delicioso Muy buen servicio y los postres están en otro nivel. Definitivamente regresamos la próxima vez que estemos en Cancun. read more

Cambalache - Postre - Argentine Near Me - Cancún, ROO

Very good food. The stake and the wine were great. Very good service The capressee salad with the Rib Eye was great. read more

Cambalache - Argentine Near Me - Cancún, ROO

What a great experience. We were served quickly, waited on hand and foot. Pedro and Israel were delightful and super attentive. The food was great. The ambience was very classy and delightful. My wife had the lentil soup and that was yummy. I had the empanada with spicy beef and that was excellent. The Argentinian salad was huge (it should've served four!) and we split the canalones. They were so tasty. The pace of the food was quite well measured. We will be coming back next year when we are in town. read more

Had a really nice meal here last weekend but was over charged. The pesos the usd is hard to manage when you get ur bill with any itemized details. Sent an email 3 days ago and no response. Sad they take advantage of Americans like that! read more

Beautiful new location in second floor of Isla mall. Our service was impeccable even made a dish at our table. Food was 5star steak melted in your mouth. Pricing was very reasonable and actually cheaper than some of the same type of restaurants in the area. I highly recommend read more

Cambalache - Service making ceased salad at table - Argentine Near Me - Cancún, ROO

The service here was exceptional. The food was wonderful and the presentation was exceptional. My steak was one of the best steaks I ever had. They also gave us a anniversary dessert on the house. We will be back. read more

Cambalache - Argentine Near Me - Cancún, ROO

Had an amazing dining experience here! From the second we walked in, the service was fantastic. They brought out an assortment of breads with butter and sauces for the meat. To start, we ordered chorizo which came with a side salad and tasted great. For our main we both split the large portion of steak and the potato puffs which they are known for. German Bacilio was our waiter and he was amazing! This was some of the best service we've ever had, along with the steak! It had such great flavors and didn't even need the sauces, but the sauces made it even better. Then as we left, the guy who greeted us when we entered the restaurant told us happy anniversary. 5 stars all around. We will be back and recommend this place! read more

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The first thing we noticed was how beautifully decorated the entire restaurant was! We were instantly greeted and sat with menu's. We started off with some drinks. Lexi got the strawberry margarita and I got a Stella Artois. For appetizers, we tried the calamari and the soufflé potatoes. The soufflé potatoes were nice light and airy. The calamari had a much thicker and crunchier breading than I expect for calamari, and It was also a bit rubbery. We shared the cream spinach that pulled the meal together. I ordered the ribeye steak and my fiancée ordered the churrasco borh had a good char but mine seemed a bit undercooked in some spots, but both were still delicious. all the sauces that came with the steaks were super tasty. Our favorite was definitely the chimichurri. read more

We came here on our first nlght in Cancun. The restaurant was conveniently located across the street from our resort. The restaurant was warmly and modernly decorated. The servers were mostly Spanish speaking but very attentive. For appetizers we had the complimentary bread and meat empanada. The entrees were all savory and the steaks were perfectly grilled medium rare. The dessert sampler was a perfect ending. Highly recommend! read more

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Food and service was absolutely amazing. Great location right across the street from the Westin VC. We had the tomahawk ribeye for two with some spinach and bakes potato. Grilled octopus appetizer- I had never seen it sliced thin like they do. It was amazing!! read more

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Spectacular. Food was delicious and drinks were generous. Every single thing we ordered was prepared perfectly and with so much love. The service was incredible, passionate, and sweet. The place was gorgeous and was a great reprieve after a morning of shopping. read more

Great food and amazing service. This place was easy to find within a luxury mall. The server made some delicious drink and food recommendations and did not disappoint. Food came out promptly and cooked to perfection. The server was very attentive read more

Cambalache - Complimentary Bread bowl - Argentine Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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We wanted to give 4 stars but couldnt after comparing it to the 5 star competition. Its a solid 3.5. Unsure of the quality of steak we got vs what we ordered. We ordered the Australian Wagyu at two places in Cancun. This was not the one that melted in my mouth like butter. The service, as with most places in Cancun, is above average. Multiple table side cooking options on the menu, which were a blast. Ambiance was nice but does pale in comparison to some of the other high end steakhouses. Others have live shows and bands walking around the restaurant with energetic staff. You will get a quieter meal here. 10% discount for staying at the Westin was appreciated. read more

Cambalache - Table-side crepes - Argentine Near Me - Cancún, ROO

The food was great and so was the service! We were looking for a good restaurant to finish our last day in Cancun and this place delivered. Food: they brought up breadsticks, which were pretty tasty. Then we had some empanada spicy meat appetizers, which were absolutely good. I had the short ribs, my main entrée, and it was excellent. My girlfriend had the salmon with vegetables, and she absolutely loved it. The short rib was made to perfection. Every single bite was exceptionally well. I will definitely come back and try more things off their menu. They have quite the extensive menu and all of their cuts of meat look absolutely amazing. I will definitely be back here soon. Thanks again for the great service in the great food. read more

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The ultimate fine dinning experience at @cambalachemex Outstanding service!!! By Alfonso and Alberto!! Appreciate Alfonso's expertise and skill at making table side presentation and preparation of the Cesar salad and Crepes Suzette!! Freshest ingredients prepared in front of you!! Amazingly delicious!! We selected 3 different meat cuts!! Each prepared magnificently!! The Chimichurri sauce was fantastic! Loved the Potato Soufflé!! Great wine selection! Highest compliments to the Chef and Servers!!! Highly recommend! A foodie's paradise!! The ultimate fine dinning experience at @cambalachemex Outstanding service!!! By Alfonso and Alberto!! Appreciate Alfonso's expertise and skill at making table side presentation and preparation of the Cesar salad and Crepes Suzette!! Freshest ingredients prepared in front of you!! Amazingly delicious!! We selected 3 different meat cuts!! Each prepared magnificently!! The Chimichurri sauce was fantastic! Loved the Potato Soufflé!! Great wine selection! Highest compliments to the Chef and Servers!!! Highly recommend! A foodie's paradise!! read more

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Great service, very impressed. Food was great. Fyi, Their souffle potatoe are just puffy fries . read more

Cambalache - Argentine Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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Cambalache provided us an absolutely amazing dining experience while in Cancun! A friend of ours recommended it, the Yelp reviews solidified it, and our experience confirmed it! It was easy to make a same-day reservation on Open Table, and we were seated right away. Our waiter was friendly and personable and really took care of us the entire time. The restaurant itself is beautifully designed, lots of glass and shiny wood. My husband got the table side drink- I can't recall the name, but it had a gin base. The presentation was super fun and he said the drink was very tasty. I got a Paloma, and it was perfect. We decided to splurge and get appetizers, soup, salad, entree and dessert- yes, we were being gluttons lol. We both got the empanadas, and they were heavenly. The pastry outside was perfectly cooked- soft yet not soggy, and the filling was delicious. I got the shrimp soup, while my husband got the caprese salad. Both were lovely. My soup was prepared tableside and had plenty of shrimp and wasn't overpowered by the spice. We decided to get the ribeye for 2, as well as creamed spinach and a baked potato for our entree. The sides weren't too memorable, but the steak was fantastic. I will warn that it was cooked a little under(we ordered medium rare, and it was definitely closer to rare). It is served on a hot plate that continues cooking it for a little while, so that helped some. The dessert menu wasn't especially remarkable, and we probably should have skipped dessert, but we ended up getting the caramel crepes. That was really the only misstep of the night. The filling was very thick and overly sweet. All in all, it was a lovely restaurant and a fantastic meal. The total including tip was just about $200- considering all we ate and the service and ambiance- well worth it! read more

Cambalache - Argentine Near Me - Cancún, ROO

4.5 stars, rounded up because we went twice during our trip to Cancun. So, like my title sentence says, we ended up going here twice because our first dinner was so incredibly amazing that we had to come back. Spoiler for the longer review: the second night was good but not 'we have to come back good', so if we reversed the evenings we may not have been so obsessed. Night one, their special dishes (chefs selection) were the short rib, lamb, and suckling pig. These are served on a sizzling hot plate and have enough for two people. Instead of trying a special, we wanted a steak so went with the ribeye (again, enough for two people and so freaking good it was insane!). In addition, we got the crispy tuna (skip, too dry), spicy meat empanada (amazing, great flavor), suckling pig taco (because i wanted to at least try a special and the meat was very very soft and well flavored), and garlic mushrooms (yummy and super saucy). It ended up being so much that we could not finish and took the crispy tuna to go. Our server was so sweet and knowledgeable and attentive. This was truly a magnificent meal and came out to ~$80 pp. We rolled outta there night one and wanted to come back because we wanted to try the lamb and a carpaccio! Night two, still wonderful, a little busier even though we went later like 8:30pm on a Sunday, and had the same server. He was a little busier this time and we ended up sitting there for quite a while between drinks and taking food orders. It's all good though, just a little slower. We ordered the beef carpaccio (I absolutely loved it. Super large chunks of parmesan when i expected savings, really great flavor, just 10/10), a watercress salad (honestly lovely, glad i got it with cheese, they added a lot though and lots of dressing which made it delicious just more oil than leaves haha), and the lamb. Well, unfortunately after we ordered and got the first starter, our server came back and broke the news that they had already served the last order of lamb and were out of the suckling pig as well. Ok, not ideal but we went with the short rib. This is where, it was ok like really good, but not amazing. And because it took a while between every stage, we ended up sitting there for more time than eating. It still was a lovely lovely meal. Just not as 'oh my gosh we have to come back'. Really cool drinks and desserts made table side (a small selection out of their vast menu). This place was far and away better than the restaurants at the resort (which still was good for its price and options). It looked like there were tons of tourists and locals here. A little fancier than casual, and just great cooking. We did order two more spicy empanadas to go for our brunch the next morning. Oh and i can't forget the chimichurri was amazing!! Ate so much of it on bread and meat and anything possible. Muy delicioso! read more

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Took friends here who haven't been to Cancun in a long time. My husband is from Argentina and we've always heard good things about it. The restaurant is on the top floor. The ambiance is really nice and upscale but with a casual fun feel. The food was good and not too expensive considering the quality. We ordered milanesa which is pretty comm in Argentina. We also ordered salads and they are for two. They prepared the Caesar salad from scratch and it was impressive. Got the blue cheese salad too and it came on two separate plates, one for each. We had so much food that we all took to go bags. Leftovers were for lunch the next day and just as good The service though is very impressive. We had 3 servers taking care of us. I will definitely go back. read more

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Cambalache continues to be one of my all-time favorite steakhouses! It's such a great bang for your buck, and the quality is unmatched. The complimentary bread is warm and delicious, and the Caesar salad made tableside from scratch is absolutely phenomenal. The provoleta? TO DIE FOR--seriously a must-try. The drinks were perfectly crafted, the steak was incredibly tender, and the desserts were absolutely mouthwatering. This place is a solid 10/10. I highly recommend it and can't wait to come back again! read more

Cambalache - (2) Top Sirloin Center Cut Steaks - Argentine Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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This restaurant is an absolute gem! The service was nothing short of impeccable! Our server Fili catered to our every need. Our food was fresh, well prepared and seasoned. This will definitely be on our must visit list when we're back in Cancun. Be prepared to leave STUFFED....also, they helped us celebrate our anniversary! read more

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Gaspar and team crushing it! Cambalache for the win. Solid delivery on the nosh and the servicio. Can't go wrong here---and the design aesthetic of the new locale---en fuego! read more

In short, the best meal I've had in Cancun, Tulum and Playa. The highlights were the appetizers and the dessert. The lamb was a little too "fishy" which explains the 4 stars and not 5 (lamb should be around 34-37lbs to not have the after taste or smell). Great ambiance and excellent music... have fun! read more

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I would hire everyone there to work in nyc restaurants. They all know what they doing . Great service . From the host downstairs, it was out best meal in Mexico so far. Great location Great quality food Reasonable price I would give them 10 stars out of read more

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WOW! let's start there, the dining room is open and inviting. The menu borderline's braggadocio octopus carpaccio, sweet breads and homemade blood sausage. This place did not brag they delivered. Our first course was octopus carpaccio and sweet breads. When our server Alberto "Frenched" the apps and served the ladies first, I knew this place was special. Our main was Grilled Octopus, Porterhouse and Grilled Vegetables. All three over the top delicious and well prepared. The Octopus was braised to perfection and the char carried it to the next lever. Somewhere between the plate and mouth the steak turned to butter. Our service was exceptional and our server Alberto is a professional. Thank you one and all! read more

Cambalache - IYKYK - Argentine Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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Great food. Friendly staff. This was our first time at this location although I've been to the one in Mexico City and I can say that both restaurants have the same level of dedication and focus on providing the best experience for the guests. The Bife de Chorizo was spectacular, and the Alfajor was at the same level. Cambalache Cancún has the perfect location, we were staying across the street! We could've had dinner there a couple of times. We will definitely come back. read more

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What a beautiful restaurant in a beautiful location! Right in front of La Isla Mall. You can't miss it (directly across the street from the Westin LagunaMar Resort). The restaurant is absolutely stunning inside. Floor to ceiling windows so you can see everything going on outside. It's our last night and we're just trying to spend all our pesos before getting on a plane in the morning and we're so glad we came here for their steaks. Their steaks...perfectly seared and so tender. I had a giant baked potato with mine and wifey had mashed potatoes. Oh! I forgot the appetizers! We had the 5 cheese empanadas and the beef carpaccio. Delicious!! Their fresh assorted bread service was a yummy start too. Drinks...we can't remember bcuz we had several. You won't be disappointed. Everything we ordered was yummy. Service was excellent! We had 2 gentlemen service and clearing in between courses. Funny thing we noticed was that instead of using a bread plate, they gave you a whole dinner plate. Poor dishwashers back there. I can't believe I forgot to take pictures! Blame it on the alcohol!! Try this gem. You won't be disappointed!! read more

Didn't understand when I was trying to tell them my allergies....steak was good but the worker definitely did not understand English

If you are in the area you must visit. The service is beyond Jeff Ruby in the states. Attentive staff. Great service. The coal fired food is insanely delicious. Reasonable wine list. read more

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Ate here twice and both times were excellent. Alberto was our waiter and made good recommendations for specials. Service was 5 star. Food was 4 star. We had Caesar salad, surf and turf and flambéd crepes. The steak was not as tender as I would have liked. Second night we had the cambalachi salad which was excellent, followed by the whole snapper. The snapper was ok... kind of a novelty. This is a pricey restaurant and you expect the service and food to be top notch. The first night we had a family next to us with children playing video games with the volume turned up. This in my view is unacceptable for a fine dining establishment. We complained to our waiter but there was no interest in intervening. This ruined a great dining experience for us. Would we go back? Maybe... just know that the ambiance can be ruined by adjacent tables and management does nothing. Price is $$$$ so I expect better. read more

The food at this restaurant is delicious! One of the better steak restaurants I've been too. The amazing and tentative staff just adds to the quality of this establishment. 10/10 read more

Cambalache - Argentine Near Me - Cancún, ROO

I look forward every year to eating here. Always order a ribeye cooked to perfection! Best steak house in Cancun

I can't say anything bad about this place! The food was delicious, the service was top notch and the restaurant is beautiful. I will return for sure. read more

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