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El Poblano

3.7 (51 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Closed 10:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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Casual
Quiet
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Steve T.

El Ponlano has decent food at fantastic prices. You can't beat their happy hour specials that include a 2 for $100 any flavor margarita deal! The steak plate with veggies and tortillas was a steal at around $200. They also have the best lemonades! While the prices were good, the food was just okay at best! I would come back to try their other cheap eats!

Kew R.

Delicioso meal for a quick stop in this magical place Cancun Mexico, good price and easy parking

Al pastor and skirt steak tacos
Devante B.

Super good tacos! I miss Cancun lol I know I'm coming back here, they have multiple locations and I've been to 2 of them, both were great, fast service, great food, great music, I love the local authentic feel, a place where you'd love the food!

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Linda M.

They reuse their salsas!!!! I saw them clean a table and take the salsa that they picked up from that table to a new table. Unfortunately I saw this towards the end of our meal. I had the arrachera and it was pretty good but seeing they reused contaminated salsa made me want to throw up my dinner. Luckily I did not eat the salsas as I thought they looked old. Little did I know at that time that they had already been used by previous guests.

Nicho S.

Excellent food at El Poblano. It is a local franchise, but it is not like the States. Most of the franchises here actually use fresh and local ingredients. You can right away taste the difference. El Poblano is a popular local spot in the downtown area so it does gets very busy. This is one of those spots that is known for its carne al pastor. That is where they have marinated pork spinning on a trompo and cooked on an open flame. Pure greasy dripping fiery charcoaled goodness. I totally forgot what I ordered because I was buzzed at the time, but our orders did consit of carne del pastor. I did get a picture. All I can say is that it was very flavorful and delicious. I enjoyed every bite. I highly recommend this fabulous place.

What you see here is a taco of Al pastor , 2 gringas , and some more Al pastor on the other plate.
Jose V.

You are here for the Al pastor tacos topped with pineapple. Other dishes were great but these are the ones that stand out. Stay awesome!

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I don't recommend this place the food was cold and the service not very friendly. I recommend any other place

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i had the best chili rellenos here. Friendly staff. Local Cancun food. Reasonably priced.

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Dude, Trust me and just do the following: Order the mixed grill meat platter (the one that costs $400 pesos and says is for 4 people)...

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Porfirio's - Bone marrow

Porfirio's

4.3(884 reviews)
9.6 kmZona Hotelera
$$$

Family of 4, one teen included. Food was great and yummy, portions are more than enough. New…read moreMexican cuisine. Loved the music, views and ambiance. Our waitress was Merida and she made great suggestions for everything and was super friendly and welcoming. We plan to come back on a Mariachi day!!

My group and I stopped here while on a week long vacation in Cancun. We stay on a resort nearby and…read morego out to eat every night. In the past this place has always been a staple for us, but each year we go we like it a little less. This year majority of the group was disappointed in the entire experience from the service to the food. To start, the service was lacking compared to what we get at other local restaurants nearby. Our servers did not frequently come back to ask if we needed anything and we were constantly having to ask to get our waters refilled. The drinks are good, but nothing we can't get elsewhere. Half of our group enjoyed (but not loved) their food and half did not enjoy. My SO and I split the al pastor meal. In the past we have loved this, but this time it felt like they rushed to make it and the flavors we remembered just weren't there. It was still good, but I think it could have been better. I do love the churro cart here, but you can get good churros several other places. Overall, this place has gone downhill in our opinion, and for the price it isn't worth it when there so many better options close by. I'm sure we will be back, but I think we might skip a year stopping here.

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Navíos - Delish!!!! Lobster wrapped with bacon!!!

Navíos

4.5(526 reviews)
13.7 kmZona Hotelera
$$$

When we planned a return trip to Cancun, Navíos was at the top of our list!…read more As always, the service was impeccable. Alberto took great care of us. The weather was beautiful, so we were able to sit outdoors. I ordered the coconut shrimp, and it came out in a coconut shell! That meal has lived rent free in my mind ever sense. I tried a bite of my mom's meal and husband's meal, and both were absolutely delicious. Portion sizes were generous.

I'm impressed!!!! Don't miss the experience of dining in Navíos. Everything is sooooo good…read more This Navíos is just a 10-minute walk from Westin Resort... but that 10-minute is worth every steps! The service is superb from receptionist to the waiters. You can tell that the waiters love what they're doing and all help each other. This place is by the lagoon so every table is a picture-taking location. But be careful of the crocodilo... of course, it's by the lagoon. The place itself is clean.. and the lagoon is clear water too. Now the food... it's as simple as, I can dine in this place everyday! It's not that expensive but the presentation, the service and the taste is like a 5-star fine dining restaurant. Even the drinks! I ordered their clam chowder (you can see in the attached video on how they served it), lobster tail wrapped with bacon, my hubby ordered salad (which was also excellent presentation), and steak. Let's not forget the chips that is on the house with 3 different taste buds sauces... tamarind (sweet), avocado (salty) and chipotle (spicy). Love love love! I should say, your visit in Cancun is not complete without visiting this excellent restaurant!

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Xkat-Ik restaurante yucateco y mexicano - PULPO ZARANDEADO

Xkat-Ik restaurante yucateco y mexicano

4.6(156 reviews)
10.9 kmZona Hotelera
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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.

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PANUCHOS DE TZIK RES. TORTILLA FRITA RELLENA DE FRIJOL CON SALPICON DE RES

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Mextreme - The chicken burrito.

Mextreme

4.0(590 reviews)
8.7 kmZona Hotelera
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5 stars for a lovely meal and festive environment out in Cancun. Mextreme serves breakfast lunch…read moreand dinner and there is a large bar. We had been walking in the area earlier that day and made a plan to come back for dinner. When we arrived there were a lot of people but we were seated immediately. Martin was our waiter and he was great. There were a few large screen TVs playing sports. There was live music. A lot was going on but it really worked. People were enjoying themselves and the wait staff was friendly and talkative. I ordered shrimp fajitas and my husband ordered the mole. He always orders mole. The meals were very good. We ordered a mango margarita and Tecate. The margarita came with a tehine rim. I just wiped it off. That is becoming so popular. I decided to indulge in the banana dessert and I am glad I did. It came with a show. That was fun and the dessert was delicious. We were there earlier in the evening and we saw many couples and families. I'm sure the place gets a little more livelier as the night goes on. If you are in the area, this is a good place to eat and enjoy your time in Cancun.

I've been coming to Cancun 35 years. How did I miss Mextreme??? Such a FUN and affordable venue!…read more Sitting outside, there is literally entertainment everywhere you look. The wait staff forms a conga line to deliver a margarita, carried atop a sombrero! The play tunes and dance around inviting diners to join them. Service is attentive & excellent! The menu has 90% Mexican specialities, but also has pasta, burgers and vegetarian. I was there with friends who had quesadillas & I had chicken enchiladas. Everything was good & portions were big. I just drank water, so cannot comment on the drinks. I had the flan for dessert, which was generous in size & ok. One of my friends had the flaming bananas & said it was so yummy! Everything is surprisingly (for Cancun) priced affordable. My enchiladas were about $12. I would happily return here! So much fun!

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Mextreme - The new building (Jan. 24, 2026).

The new building (Jan. 24, 2026).

Mextreme - Guacamole

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