This was a bit of a walk from the Marriott Properties and Secrets which are across the street from…read moreFred's and Crab House but you will save 30 minutes each way by walking--the traffic is horrendous! All-in-all it was worth the inconvenience. Very eclectic menu, warm atmosphere and outstanding service. I started withe the Mango-Tamarind: Lettuce, Indian walnut, mango, blueberries, Cotija cheese, mango-habanero dressing and tamarind billet. Unique and tasty. "Swiss Chicken Enchiladas" for the main course was not what you get at a local Mexican joint -- Four tortillas stuffed with chicken, bathed in a creamy tomatillo sauce with melted cheese and a base of refried black beans. This was a 5-star dish! I couldn't resist ordering a side dish though I didn't need to because the enchiladas were really enough, so I indulged myself with fries: these were not your run of the mill French fries. Porfirio's Potatoes -- French fries with chipotle pepper aioli, parmesan cheese and parsley. Finally, if you like ice cream I highly recommend that you order BOTH offerings: 1) "ICE CREAM TASTING" - Strawberry ice cream, chocolate ice cream from Metate, marzipan ice cream and vanilla from Papantla. Served with grated coconut, chocolate grain, M&M's, Oreo cookies and ice cream cones; and, 2) "PORFIRIO'S MOLECULAR ICE CREAM" - served with cajeta Worcestershire sauce in an ice cream cone. (I know it sounds disgusting right? Nope it worked. The chef is just showing off with this dish)

Dinner in the cancun strip…read more We decided to pick Porfirio's for the evening from all of the restaurants outside of the all inclusive resorts. I took some notes and this is what I thought of the dishes. Xoajacan Imoladas - The mole is perfection. The flautas, superb. Everything in this plate is a symphony of what I would expect from Xoajaca. 9.5/10 Barbacoa Bonemarrow - Barcacoa is on point. The Marrow is Sublime. Together with the accompaniments is superb. I dream of Marrow everyday. This is a 10/10 Yellow fin Tosatadas - Superb!!! One of the best tostadas I have ever had. The microgreens, the sauce and the square Tostada works well all together. 8.8/10 Salmon - Cooked perfectly. The corn is a great accompaniment. The fish is impeccably seasoned. This dish is heaven sent with a 9.8/10 Grilled Octopus - Grilled perfectly, I can tell by the texture. The mash is superb, they used margarine instead of butter and I absolutely love the contrast from the traditional mash. 9.8/10 Mexican Rice - Its pretty good. It does have a nice seafoodish finish. The pepper was actually spicy. Nice and pleasant rice dish. 8/10 Charred Avocado Salad - Grilled avocado is a bit of a wash. It did make it look good on the plate. The dressing is a little weak. Needs a little more zip, some citrus or vinegar would give this salad some justice. Its a little uninspired 7/10 Service is impeccable and attentive and the atmosphere is lovely.

Everything we ordered was delicious: green ceviche, lime soup, Veracruz fish, chilli fish, grilled…read moreshrimp and flank steak. The dessert was amazing, wished we ordered 10 more. Had the flan and sweet corn cake. Service was above and beyond. They pay attention to the details. Can't beat the location, eating over the lagoon. You get to see the fish, and plump toads.

What a nice restaurant with great views. Service is top notch. The food and drinks were all…read moreamazing. Fairly priced and great portion size. Can't wait to come back next vacation.

The food was just ok. Nothing special. Honestly this place is more expensive than Mexican food back…read morehome for in San Jose California. I honestly believe Mexican food in SJ is way much better and cheaper. The service is excellent can't complain there. I feel like they have separate menus for tourists and locals. So if you're a tourist ask for the local menu.

The best food and service in Cancun!! I ordered the chicken breast with chicken enchilada and…read moreguacamole that was AMAZING!!! So creamy and flavored.. the chicken and enchilada was very good too! Very tender and good tortillas! Their margaritas are good too!! They give out one free margarita each to all guest in party. The margarita is a must! In the ambiance is cool! It's located near La Isla as well! I will come back here !!

It has gone a bit touristy. No more fish tacos. No more welcome drink for the tourists.read more

Best Ceviche I've had in a very long time. So fresh. We got octopus mixed with fish. We also…read moreenjoyed a fresh lobster and a whole fried fish. I highly recommend this place. The front can be a little deceiving, but once you walk around the back it's such a cute place. Great drinks, great service! Deserves 6 stars! Marco was a phenomenal waiter!

The tacos were good and authentic. Never knew what a suadero taco was until I got here.read more

Last tacos before heading to airport. This is open and has flan for my daughter. We re the only…read moreguests so service is friendly and fun. Porch seating with ceilings fans. Got my lengua taco and regular pastor.

Mayan cuisine! We came here after visiting the ruins in…read moreMexico. This place specializes in Mayan pre-Colombian food, not Mexican food! Big difference! Many of the dishes have strange ingredients that the regular gringo hasn't heard of, which makes this even more exotic! I consider myself a mexican food expert, to some degree, and they're serving dishes that are so inventive, so wild, so fresh, so delicious! The dining area is split between a covered outside area, and seating on the grass overlooking the lagoon. Be careful, there's alligators in there! The service was fantastic- the waiter was patient, spoke English, and made excellent recommendations. I got fish with peppers, octopus ceviche, and some mezcal, followed by a honey and anise Mayan drink. All of which were delicious! My dining companion had a strange pepper with some fish- also nom! Coming here was like a history cuisine lesson, mixed with delicious food, wonderful scenery and a pleasant meal! My favorite part of this place is the artwork when you come in. They've got a Mayan god in a cenote at the doorway that just is amazing!

Wonderful to have a Mayan restaurant in Cancun again since Lana closed…read more Really unique dishes, including vegetarian options and good seafood.

Wanted to try some traditional Yucatecan food and we found this spot online. Servers were…read moredistinguished gentlemen who made excellent recommendations and made us feel at home. We tried the tikin xic fish, the relleno negro, and the braided squid. The squid definitely stood out - so tender and flavorful, and went perfectly with their house habañero sauce. Drinks were just okay.. I ordered an avocado margarita which did not have any avocado flavor at all. Overall, decent place.

The business is closed.. It was a wonderful restaurant. We always looked forward to dining on…read moretheir patio when we were in Cancun. It was just such a special restaurant.

Delicious taco We…read morelike the quesadilla more the cheese and meat ratio is very balanced You gotta get the flan .. I end up getting two lol Yes it was that good Service is a more slower paced Ambiance remind you of casual outdoor dining You get a nice breeze at night Good for late night snack

Casual local place in the heart of hotel zone nightlife serving simple hearty tacos variety…read more Efficient service, outdoor tables with open space. Mexican quick meal for tourists and local. We ordered their special mixed taquizas so everybody can choose and make up one's mind. Beef Tripe is at its best. Can't go wrong with Al pastor or steak Arrachera and suadero are the surprise. Stomach is filled and the damage is minimal. Everybody's happy. Now let enjoy the nightlife to the fullest or just rest on your beach front cottage and watch the moon rising up the Caribbean.

Shrimp tacos were great. Servers friendly and lively…read more If you like spice- ask for the habanero sauce. Passionfruit daiquiri is frozen and good too

I had a wonderful experience at Mextreme! The staff were welcoming and the prices are reasonable…read morewithout added hidden fees. The space is huge and it has both AC and outside seating. We didn't get an opportunity to take pictures of the food but everything was delicious. We had the pancakes, chicken and shrimp omelette, waffles and coffee to drink.

After a great lazy day of floating around the pool for our last day in Cancun, we almost decided to…read moreskip a nice dinner and just grab some (more) tacos from a casual spot nearby. But, after debating and reading some reviews, we decided to call (at 7pm) and see if La Buena Barra had any open tables for 7:30. Since Cancún dinner culture generally ramps up after 8, we were in luck and headed to the restaurant. We were warmly greeted by the host team and escorted promptly to a great table outside, overlooking the lagoon and the last bits of sunset in the sky. The ambience of La Buena Barra is amazing, great lighting, ceiling fans to keep a light breeze going, and music that is loud enough to prevent you from hearing conversations at other tables, but still allowed us to talk just fine. Our servers Jonathan and Estefany were the sweetest and most attentive that we experienced during our trip! Excellent food recommendations, even advising against getting a second dessert (due to their size) instead of just letting us spend more money there. Absolutely worthy of 5 star service! Ok- the food: very good, probably some of the more distinct flavors we enjoyed in Cancun. Also a very unique selection of cocktails, delivered in all sorts of unique glasses. BUT truly the best thing we ate was the corn ice cream! It's molded ice cream that looks exactly like an ear of white corn with a ribbon of dulce de leche in the center- honestly the best ice cream I've ever eaten at a restaurant! Prices per person can easily exceed $1000 pesos here depending on what you get, but it's possible to enjoy the experience on a budget. We shared an appetizer (empanadas, highly recommend), shared a large entree (ribeye tacos, comes with 7), a cocktail, side of corn, and dessert- ended up being around $1200 plus tip.

I think I like the ambience of the interior at this location better than the one in Mexico City. As…read morefor the terrace seating, you can't compare the waterfront view here. The octopus is probably the best I've had. The waygu ribeye taco is up there with the best I've had. The service is friendly and attentive. Probably one of the best - if not the best - dining option along Blvd. Kukulcan.