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    Emara Antojitos Yucatecos

    4.3 (32 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican

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

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    Melissa F.

    This review is long overdue. We went here in June during a family trip to Cancun. My husband and I were not sure our kids would like it but we really enjoy Yucatecan food so we wanted to eat it and this place was a hit!!!! Food - absolutely delicious! Having lived in Q. Roo for a while, many years ago, we were missing the food from this region and Emara brought us back. We had panuchos, papadzules, quesadilla and my husband had a sampler. My son had the horchata frappe and loved it. All the food was spot on, so much so that we ordered food to be delivered to our hotel that night for dinner. Location - it's downtown, a block from the market to buy artesanías. The area felt a little sketchy but it was easy to find and close to the market which was really convenient. We had a rental car and it was easy to find parking. It was also quite busy. COVID - everyone in Mexico followed their COVID protocols really good. I felt very at ease. I would highly recommend Emara if you are looking for something different and a taste of the local.

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    Francis B.

    If you're looking for a great to eat some delicious Yucatan specialities, this is a great place to go. Service was wondering, price was reasonable, and food was incredible. Sopa de Lima highly recommended.

    Kate H.

    If you're looking to get away from the touristy area a bit more, try this place. It's authentic, super friendly staff and honestly the food is delicious! My husband and I tried one of their variety platters so we could try a little bit of everything and everything was amazing. Lucero was super friendly and provided the best service we could have asked for. We are going back right before we catch our flight back to NY.

    Menu of Snacks, Tortas, and Tacos

    This is a clean restaurant. Not fine dining but the food makes this five stars. Everything was tasty. The servers speak Spanish, but between Google and the picture menu, they will understand everything. The server was friendly and smiling. Wish I would have looked up this place when we went to Mercado 28 yesterday, it would have been better than the restaurant we ate at in the market. I found this place by searching Yelp for "Queso Relleno" which I wanted to try ever since watching Rick Bayless' show, Mexico: One Plate at a Time. Started with the Tamale Vaporcito which was a larger tamale than I am used to having. It was wonderful and filled with pork. Then I had the Queso Relleno which did not disappoint. In fact, probably the best thing that I have eaten here in Cancun since coming four days ago. The Special Horchata was good but a little hard to drink with a straw. The spoon worked much better. My tab with a botella de agua, a whopping 245 MXN. Great place for a Yucatecan meal!

    Sopa de Lima: refreshing chicken soup with lime, cilantro and tortilla, excellent!

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    We were a party of 4. Breakfast was delicious. Cochinita, and drinks were outstanding

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    So darn good! Get off the tourist train and head for the real thing! You won't be disappointed! Order everything.

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    I found this place by searching Yelp for "Queso Relleno" which I wanted to try ever since watching Rick Bayless' show, Mexico: One Plate at a Time

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    Porfirio's - Bone marrow

    Porfirio's

    4.3(884 reviews)
    10.2 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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    Dining room

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    Yellowfin tuna

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

    Navíos

    4.5(526 reviews)
    14.1 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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    Entrance into the restaurant

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    Steak

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    Xkat-Ik restaurante yucateco y mexicano - PULPO ZARANDEADO

    Xkat-Ik restaurante yucateco y mexicano

    4.6(156 reviews)
    11.4 kmZona Hotelera
    $$

    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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    Mextreme - The chicken burrito.

    Mextreme

    4.0(590 reviews)
    9.6 kmZona Hotelera
    $$

    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).

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