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    El Fish Fritanga

    4.4 (901 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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

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    Michael C.

    Quick walk away from my hotel and nice location on the water. Food was decent, wish they cooked the pulpo a little bit more so that it had charred skin. The habanero salsa was very tasty. Pricing fair for the area.

    Kids play room!
    Judy B.

    The best food in Hotel zone! Prices super reasonable. Quality A+, service and ambiance top of the line. We came 3 times, they remembered us and treated us like family. They even have a kids play room that kept our littles entertained and allowed us to relax and not have bored kids asking to leave. The food is fresh, delicious. Everything we tried was out of this world delicious. We did the downstairs twice and for lunch tried the upstairs quick serve (all great). They have lots of seating option areas depending on your needs and wants. Cool vibes, amazing staff! Thank you for treating us like royalty

    Sunset
    Melissa M.

    We had an amazing meal, beautiful view, and the best service. It was so much better than I expected. We felt like family and they helped us celebrate a birthday too. We had the best time watching the sunset in our and then they brought out an amuse bouche at the end that was so fun!

    Eviche de camarón
    Aserrado M.

    Everything went well pretty much, except that the service was very slow in taking our orders. But everyone was pretty nice and respectful and we had a great time here with lots of good food. The restaurant was nice. *Expert Tip* If you cannot climb steps, DO NOT come here. But if you can climb, you will be handsomely rewarded! Also, stick to fresh, as their deep-fried, breaded offerings aren't cooked all the way through. We had a few cheladas de Clamato preparado, some chips, a tostada, aguachiles, shrimp tacos, calamari, and ostiones. Mmmmm! It's all a little pricey, but well worth the pleasure. When you are in Cancún, YOU MUST COME HERE if you love seafood. The restaurant is down the steps toward the back and next to the lagoon. Don't be afraid of the iguanas, tho. Muchas grácias!

    Mahi Mahi Veracruz.  YUM!
    Alan P.

    Ambiance, service, and price with a delicious meal! Music and a nice vibe. This is on the Marina side, below the street shack with the same name.

    Coconut shrimp
    Jason Y.

    A random stop walking around the hotels. But now if I ever visit again it's a must stop for us. Downstairs for the 7-11. Right in the water with boats, makes it a great view. Food selection was a lot, pretty sure most can find a dish they would want. Clear English speaking server and very attentive. It was midday on a Tuesday so there was only one other table occupied.

    Ahi tuna toastados
    Amy D.

    The group of us adored this place! Food: We ordered various seafood tostados, tacos, and ceviches. Everyone LOVED their dishes. Shrimp, fish, octopus was all super tender and perfectly cooked. The salsa recipes and fresh tortilla chips were a bonus. So stinking good! Service: Servers were attentive and prompt. Didn't rush us. We actually sat at the bar prior to our table reservation and the bartenders were friendly and make stellar margaritas - not too strong and not weak. A perfect balance. Ambience: Cozy, vibey inviting outdoor patio space - there are seats on the sand under a large tiki roof, as well as tables on the marina. A mixture of locals and tourists come here. Live music after 7p on the weekend nights we came here. Side Note: you can sit at the bar, but the counter is super high and bar stools are low, so everyone at the bar felt like they were little kids sitting at a high top table. We would 100% come back. Make reservations if you want patio seating. Loved it!

    Mayan style cooked grouper with salad
    Judy N.

    Really wonderful restaurant by the water! Service was excellent, the food was delicious & they had a live band (play on Fridays!). We didn't plan a trip here but it was a great surprise as we came in time to see the sunset and band. We wanted to try the traditional Mayan way to cook fish so we got an 800 gram grouper which comes with salad and plantains. Sharing between 2 people is plenty of food. The margaritas are pretty good (one traditional costs ~$16). Yeah, we know the meal & drinks should be less expensive since we are in Mexico but the atmosphere and band made it all worth it. I would definitely recommend to others. Next time we will have to do the casual (street-side)place upstairs and check out their tacos.

    Pina Colada
    Stephanie G.

    Don't give up on Fish Fritanga because you have to go down a hallway and then down some stairs. The place is near the water. The food and ambiance were exceptional! We made sure to dine around sunset to see over the bay. The service was almost too fast. Francisco was wonderful. Helpful and gave great recommendations. The food was so fresh and very warm. Have your hotel make a reservation if you want to sit right near the water. Drinks were great. I got the fish tacos and the 2 tacos were the perfect size for dinner with chips and salsa. It is open air so dress for the heat or weather.

    Spicy margarita
    Cherry T.

    What a hidden gem ! My new favorite traditional Mexican restaurant in Cancun. Stumbled upon this randomly and fell in love with! Try the fajitas!!

    Lobster Tail selection
    Patrick G.

    This place is so good. We had such a great time & the waiters were top notch. They were not trying to upsell anything & we're not pushy at all. Very clean place with a medium noise level. Definitely family friendly. The food was so fresh & the portions and price were very fair. We will be back next time.

    Coconut flan
    Elisa M.

    Ever watch a show that a restaurant was featured and decide to go check them out? This was that, as I saw where Guy had visited and since I was headed there I decided to add them to the list of places to visit. When we arrived, it was early and the place was rather empty. We were told we could sit anywhere we liked. We ordered drinks - I got the passion fruit water, my friend got a margarita (she had to send back as she said she couldn't taste anything, the remake she said was better) - and we ordered appetizers - she got tostanes and I got the calamari that the waiter highly recommended. We also got some chips and various salsas to start with. Food wise, everything was good but the calamari. It breaded and the calamari itself was very rubbery. This goes on the list of the worst calamari I've ever had. The waiter saw we wasn't eating it and asked if we wanted to box it to go to which we both said no. The shrimp tacos were good, my friend enjoyed her spicy fish & they brought out a complimentary coconut flan as it was Mothers Day. Overall a nice meal that needs a few tweets but one of the better meals I had while in Mexico.

    Tempura fish taco's.
    ClareBug

    Food is always fresh and delicious. Customer service has always been great, and a wonderful atmosphere. Great view of the lagoon.

    Pineapple crème brûlée

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    You want authentic Mexican seafood, sand in your toes, and tasty margaritas without leaving the hotel zone?

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