Cute little spot in north Ankeny, no frills, services was really fast. Which was good but we also wanted to linger so we made sure to tell them we wanted more time to order. Chips and salsa were really great! I judge All Mexican restaurants by this I had the steak street tacos, the meat was really good- however the tortillas were soaked in a sauce and they completely fell apart. I ended up eating all the filling without it. My husband said the carne asada was tough to eat and not as tender as he'd like. Very friendly staff and fast service but the food was lacking and I don't see myself going back. read more

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This is one of our favorite Mexican spots! It is always very busy, but we've never had to wait for a table. The servers are friendly and quick to serve. We like to get queso and a margarita pitcher on Friday nights ($20 for pitcher + nachos). Our meals are consistent and taste good. Fun atmosphere and popular for a reason. Will continue to come back! read more

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Great food! At a very good price! Al sways get out food within 20 minutes. Great service aswell

The service was amazing and the staff was very friendly. The atmosphere was very welcoming and I loved the feel of the place. The chips, salsa, and queso was ready as soon as we got to the table. The margaritas were very tasty and a good way to cool down after baseball. read more

Cancun Grill and Cantina - Chips, salsa, queso, and a yummy plater - Tex-Mex Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

I made the mistake of going on Cinco De Mayo, understandably it was a very long wait for the food. But the staff were polite and working hard to get everyone taken care of. The food was definitely worth the wait! read more

Super yummy California burrito! Chips, salsa, queso is super good Frozen peach margarita even better read more

We enjoyed our meal. The service was excellent. She made a few dinner suggestions and checked on us without being g annoying.

The true highlight of this place is the hot sauce. Seriously. Ask for it and you'll know what mean. At first, I was like "what is this?!?" But then...the smokey flavor and the authentic salsa-like texture left me in awe. Don't get me wrong, their food and drinks are great too. We ordered Playa del Carmen fajita for two and Smokey Paloma. Enough to feed a whole family. But we also ordered a kids meal too. Their place is clean and their service is definitely one of the best. Attentive and friendly. But I come back to place because I miss that hot sauce. read more

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Been there once, food was nog the greatest, had the fajitas. Service was less than desired. It was still a fine little place i am sure we just didnt see it for us. Need better food and service. read more

I came here on a Friday night around 7pm- should've known it would be busy! The place was packed and the waitress said it would be over a 30 minute wait. So I ordered food on Yelp and came back to pick it up. I got the tacos al pastor, guacamole, chips & salsa, and aqua de Jamaica. I CANNOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE ENOUGH!! The food was SO SO GOOD and even though the staff was swamped with customers, they were friendly. Staff wore masks and had hand sanitizer for customers! read more

Cancun Grill and Cantina - Tacos were soooo good - Tex-Mex Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

You will not regret eating here it is absolutely amazing also try the dessert after for exquisite finish!

Cancun is our family's choice for Mexican food on most occasions. The family atmosphere is comfortable for children and adults. A large enclosed patio is a unique feature and a pleasant place for good weather. The service is excellent with staff who have been there for a long time. There are specials most nights so check the website. Not overly pricy but an extensive menu that offers a variety of choices. read more

Delicious margaritas. Very friendly staff. Best chimichanga in Ankeny. Love the takeout alcoholic drinks as well.

Cozy little spot with excellent food! They have a variety of offerings on their menu, but not so many that it's overwhelming. I ordered the mini chimis appetizer as my meal and got half beef, half chicken. I was not disappointed! The salsa is also the best I've had in the area so far. They have specials on margaritas, I can't remember the price, and they're decent. My friend got some a la carts tacos and a chicken quesadilla and took half home because the portions were very generous. She liked her meal as well! Definitely stop by if you're in the area! read more

Cancun Grill and Cantina - Mini Chimis - Tex-Mex Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

Excellent presentation and great food!!! You have to give it a try. Fast and good service, I'll be back for more.

Super Friendly workers! I always order to go and it doesn't take long (around 15 minutes). My favorite is the seafood burrito and I love how their meals have included sides like rice, beans,etc. the portions are amazing as well. Been going to the Cancun grill for many years and it doesn't disappoint. read more

A variety of different food combinations, fast and friendly waiters/cooks, and overall amazing food! We can never get enough. I usually go with a simple A Cancun Lunch Burrito, (usually just beans inside) with rice. Always delicious. Or go with a more unique, different option every-time. They have it all. I come here once a week, and has never disappoint. read more

Soooooo this place is basically heaven. $2.00 margaritas during happy hour, Exile Ruthie on tap, the fajita quesadilla is amazing to say the least. And the service is top notch. Can't wait to come back! read more

Love this place! Great service, food is always hot and consistently made. Prices are reasonable!!

Best carnitas we've had anywhere. I mean ANYWHERE.We are avid authentic Mexican food eaters. This is the best carnitas around.

Great service they are responsive and appreciate your business- it is a little hidden but nice to have on the north side of Ankeny.

Went to Cancun last night for their soft opening. There were only a few other tables of customers and there were plenty of staff so service was great. I believe the restaurant only had tables and chairs - no booths. The place feels a bit bare and sterile and it's not an ideal place if you want to sit with friends for an extended time and enjoy some drinks...booths would be much comfier. They have a great variety of tequila options and many of their flavored margaritas feature fruit flavored alcohols instead of the crappy bottled syrups. My husband had a peach margarita and it had peach schnapps in it also... It was quite tasty. I ordered the jumbo cantarito and I was not disappointed! I love cantaritos but I am often annoyed by the fact that restaurants only have the small terra-cotta cups. This cantarito was huge and delicious. I was feeling the alcohol a little bit by the end but I will say it wasn't very strong. Maybe could've used a splash more tequila. I ordered the build your own arroz con pollo and added grilled pineapple to it. It was a huge portion of food and after making my three tacos I still had tons of rice and chicken left. My husband ordered the Hawaiian chicken which was similar to what I got except his came with ham and he liked it also. Our dining partners ordered the pollo fundido and chili Colorado and both were fine. The food items were pretty standard for a Mexican restaurant and while they were tasty I wouldn't say they were anything uniquely special. The tortilla chips were good and fresh, the flavor of the salsa was perfectly balanced, and the queso dip was rich and cheesy. Is it my favorite Mexican restaurant in Ankeny? No. Would I come back and try other menu items? Sure! read more

Cancun Grill and Cantina - Jumbo cantarito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

Horrible. second/last time eating here. First was okay. This time I got the burritos. "smothered with cheese" must mean a spoon full under my rice. nothing on the tortilla at all. Bacon looked like they microwaved it for 15 seconds. Picked the bacon off and powered through 1/4. feel like I'm going to get sick. I've never left a review before but I made an account for this. read more

Food is above average. Service is excellent. Patio is nice with some good music playing. I'm a fan! read more

Cancun Grill and Cantina - Tex-Mex Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

Ordered twice from Cancun using Door Dash and the first time we ordered two chicken tacos and only received one. Ordered fajitas the second time but got no tortilla shells so had to eat without :( Food was hot the first time and tasted good, despite the missing taco. Second time food was lukewarm and missing tortilla shells. So far, both experiences have had inaccuracies and has left a lot to be desired. read more

Slow service. As a DoorDasher, I have waited up to 45 minutes on several different days for my orders to be ready when they were supposed to be ready by the time I got there. Couldn't get help from the employees and watched tables order, get their food, and leave by the time I receive my order for the DoorDash customer. Very frustrating. Don't recommend pickup or delivery as your orders just get lost. read more

Excellent food and great service! Thanks so much for a great afternoon. I had the Cancun Lunch Burrito and it was very good. I can't wait to go back. Also note that they are kid friendly. read more

Fantastic gem of a Mexican place in Ankeny! Best tacos hands down; $2 margaritas on Weds, excellent mojitos! Extremely cheap but high quality food! It'll become your favorite quickly for Mexican in Ankeny read more

Love this place. Been a couple times and the service is really good, food is even better. Lots of margarita choices and a ton of good options for food. Our new favorite Mexican restaurant in ankeny. read more

Stopped in to check out Cancun Grill and Cantina for dinner. Thrilled to have another option in North Ankeny! The food was good: I had the Chile Verde Pork which was delicious. Super tender pork and flavorful salsa verde. Huge portion! My husband had a couple a la carte tacos and he thought they were good too. Chips, salsa, and guacamole, along with a couple Modelo's hit the spot as well. All in all, your usual Mexican food but pretty high on the scale. Best part was the service. Very friendly and helpful staff! We will be back. read more

We did a take-out taco salad. It had the usual components but a LOT more actual meat than most restaurants provide. We shall be regulars.