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    Cancun Mexican Grill and Bar

    3.6 (95 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    CANCUN MEXICAN GRILL AND BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Rice bowl

    The food was excellent, service was so freinly and accommodating to special requests. We ate on the patio with relaxing low lights and private fence surrounding. Amazing night out w my daughters.

    Molcajete
    Albert V.

    For someone who's from Southern California this is Definitely the best food l've had out h. Authentic Mexican food. The vibes are also great. Great atmosphere lots of fun. I recommend the molcajete.

    From our booth
    Peter T.

    Well Pickett and I have been driving by here and we thought we'd go ahead and stop in and try it out. We were in the mood for Mexican. The staff was great. The quality of food was good. But it's all of us know every cook has their own way of Preparing the meals. In our case we ordered chicken fajitas. The seasoning was lighter than what we were expecting. Not bad just not what we were expecting for chicken fajitas. We sat inside in the back but on our way out we noticed they had an outside deck and people sitting out there and enjoying themselves. The ambience would've been better on the outside would have to remember that if we were gonna come back. Bottom line: you should check it out and form your own opinions. For us we check the box but when we're craving Mexican we're looking for a little more seasoning. Maybe it was an off night. Will have to give it a try again next time we're in the area.

    The most boring plate presentation

    Likely the most boring" presentation of a meal I have seen in years. However, The flavor was good. If you don't speak Spanish, don't expect the bar or wait staff to engage in any meaningful conversation. Ok that my fault for not knowing Spanish and going to a Mexican a restaurant in Iowa. But... a little effort from the Bar staff would have resulted in a much higher tip. Eitherway. Good food Fast service

    Quest
    Tina G.

    The food was great. Chips were good homemade salsa, smothered cheese, fries, and the queso View. Amazing amazing customer service was good.

    Menu
    Karan V.

    So crossed this place a lot of times in past 2 years. I didn't enter this place because of its name. I got jellyfish sting in Cancun n was upset with the name for the longest time. But after booking my tickets to Cancun again. I was ok to enter. :) So finally....... this is a food joint in the heart of the city. Lot of good places around, but having their parking lot full was hard to believe. But then as soon as I had my first bite of their chips n salsa I was sure this place wouldn't disappoint me. Waitress was calm n friendly even at 10pm. Where you knew you needed good food n margarita. And we had the best margarita 'Sangria Strawberry peach margarita' as the name sounds it was full of Aaaaallllcooohhhhool. With the food we had veggie quesadilla flourito and Nachos. Nachos could have been more cheesy. We had to order a cup of quesso. Flourito was different but their homemade side sauce was good. And you can't go wrong with the veggie quesadilla. Now the setup A good size full bar with the lot of space. The dining area was good as well. It will be a good practice to have gloves on when wrapping the tissues.... so was a bit concern. Overall thumbs up for the place.

    Right off of I-380 on 33rd
    Gene H.

    When the Mrs saw that they had Molcajete on the menu I was all over that! Steak, Chicken, Chorizo, Pork, Cactus, and Peppers all serv ed in a big hot pot served along with tortillas, beans and rice this is a lot of food! Definitely in the Top 5 Molcajete's I've ever had! The Jumbo Margaritas were very good anf just what the doctor ordered! The staff seemed to be having a good time and the service was excellent!

    Justin M.

    I had supper on 6/18 around 5:00, service was fast and friendly, prices were ok. I had the 3 crab enchiladas. I had a hard time eating them as the imitation crab was cold and more rubbery than normal. Put the imitation crab on the grill with some butter to warm it up and give it some crisp. I didn't feel well after leaving the restaurant.

    Carnitas on the new outdoors deck
    Greg J.

    I've been eating at Cancun ever since it opened a few years ago, and before that at their other location just around the corner on 6th St SW. Both places serve top notch Mexican fare. This location is in a larger building, so if you have a large group there is certainly more room in the rear dining area. There is also a good size area in the front, with additional seating a a large bar. The food has never left me wanting, for either taste or quantity. One of my favorites is the Fajita Quesadilla Loca which has chicken, shrimp, and chorizo. It comes with a side of rice and beans, and a small taco shell filled with pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole. The serving Is large enough that two lite diners can share. The carnitas is another favorite, as well as the Juan's Burrito and Enchiladas Super Rancheros (5 different enchiladas) very filling. The food has always been served fresh. The shrimp in the fajitas is outstanding. The salsa is made in house, and isn't runny, but also not chunky. It can vary in flavor and heat depending on the fresh ingredients. I like that. It's not out of a jar or can. Plus they always give you enough chips for 4 people. The service is always friendly, although on Friday evenings it can slow down a wee bit. Plenty of off street parking. If you're local or staying at one of the hotels in the area give Cancun a try. :)

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    The service and food is terrible. For a family owned restaurant it's sad. Also the kitchen has mice.

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    Those seafood nachos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I live in Colorado and it's the one thing I HAVE TO HAVE when I'm back

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    The food was warm. I couldn't even cut my burnt chicken to eat it. Margarita was horrible. All food was we bad.

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    3 years ago

    Really good food and great service! This place is always busy for a reason! Highly recommend!

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    4 years ago

    Had a great time here with friends! Frozen strawberry margarita was a treat! And everything was as good as always

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    6 years ago

    Great people...great food...great atmosphere....almost forgot.....the MARGARITAS!!!!!

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    Ok Mexican. There was a lot a flies that made it irritating and a little gross. Prices were reasonable

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