This place was awesome!!! The service was great. The crab cakes... I wish I could bring them home!! Everything we had was outstanding! The ambiance is casual (there are big screen TVs) so you can wear your vacation dinner attire and feel at home. The decor is super rustic modern and very tastefully done. Being from LA - we felt right at home with the ambiance, service, and the awesome food. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Man that was expensive, cliche, and just plain bad. The drinks were sobering. I had the smoked paella -- which was made with instant rice and over cooked seafood. Steer clear of this venue. read more

This was the best seafood I had in my life. The oysters tasted fresh out of the sea. The lobster, fish, crab legs, and vegetables were amazing. When you go ask for Cruz and Daniel (I think). They are yhr best waitors and hooked me up with an extra crab leg for my birthday. read more

Wonderful dinner! Table side Caesar salad, delish tuna and scallop risotto. Will return!

I can only say great things about my dinner experience at Fred's!!! The whole staff was beyond wonderful from the host, manager, servers, and bartenders. But an extra special thank you to Omar & Mercedes very attentive and detailed on service. The presentation was also amazing cant wait to come back!!!! Food, drinks and dessert was delicious! read more

This was our second time here and both times had an exceptional experience. The ambiance and service were outstanding. We sat outside and had a beautiful view. Free starters were delicious. Shrimp cocktail is what it is. For main course, hubby had the chili crusted fish fillet and I had the surf & surf for 2. (But don't be fooled - it was perfect for 1!) His was very flavorful and my seafood hit the spot. I even accidentally 'lost' a crab leg on the ground while digging out the meat and Juan took it and brought me out 3 in return. Next time I will order a salad to accompany the dish as the veggies were cutely bundled, I just needed a bit more with my fish. Hubby ordered some triple layer cake with a scoop of ice cream that I pretty much inhaled. Only sorry I didn't get pics! Juan was a top notch server and his team worked hard to ensure we had a great experience in every way. Not a cheap meal but you get what you pay for and this was a night to remember! We will definitely go back again our next trip here - if not tonight! read more

Been here last April for our 26th wedding anniversary, loved it! Here again in Cancun and Last night, it was a random pick for the kids for dinner, it's another lovely dinner. Fred's is amazing in every aspect-service, food, ambiance! Will be back again and again in future visits to Cancun. read more

Amazing food great food amazing service 10/10 recommended !!!! please ask for Claudia and Barbra as your servers very helpful and kind !!!

Fed was excellent food and service. I had the sea bass and the cheese cake and I would go back for both. read more

Fred's - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

Amazing service! Good food. Good drinks. Amazjng views!!! Raul and Islas were amazing!!:)

I came here because I wanted to escape the monotony of hotel food. The price is PAINFUL, but is it worth it? Coconut Shrimp - The breading was too thick and crunchy. The shrimp itself was flatter than a pancake. The combination of flat and crunchy left no room for me to taste and feel the freshness of the shrimp in question. You're better off with shrimp chips with a coconut sugar glaze which actually sounds pretty good as I'm mentioning it. Crab Lasagna - Crab has a very subtle flavor with a stringy texture. Lasagna will mask subtle flavors and textures. I had to search really hard to get even a hint of crab. Lobster Tacos - Lobsters and tortillas, how do you mess that up? BEANS, BEANS and a little dash of BEANS!!! You only get 5 or 6 tooth sized pieces of lobster. Raw Oysters - You can't mess up something like this no matter how hard you try. - Good Job, I haven't thrown up A good chef will tell anyone: With fresh ingredients, simple is best. This restaurant did everything possible to mask the "freshness" of the ingredients, even after showing all of the fresh ingredients to us. Service - They were nice, a bit pushy, almost desperate even. At some moments, they wouldn't leave us alone with our food. It was almost as if we were being interrogated. read more

The hubs & I enjoyed the wonderful food & beautiful views for our wedding anniversary. Our hotel concierge made reservations for an outdoor booth. I was dubious about sitting outdoors for a romantic eve; however they did not disappoint! I couldn't have written a script for a more romantic locale! The booths are set up to provide maximum view of Port with maximum privacy. The service was impeccable & the food was delish. I def recommend eating here & will do so again! read more

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Honestly the best restaurant I've ever been to anywhere. From the service to the food to the view it was all fantastic. Paid so much less than we would in the US and will probably never get as great service as we did here. Can't wait to come back to Mexico again because this is the first place I'm coming. Amazing all around!! read more

Fred's - all our food .. it was to die for ... yes that's a giant bowl of mashed potatoes - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

This is a nice place to eat. The selection is nice and the food is good. The service is outstanding! The staff is polite, helpful and ready to serve. read more

Fred's was fantastic for dinner. We had grouper in lemon sauce...divine!! My husband had lobster and shellfish fettuccine and both were amazing. The crispy octopus appetizer was heavenly and the service was beyond reproach. Cruz, our waiter was very attentive and the entire experience was phenomenal. Couldn't have asked for a better meal or service. read more

In an area punctuated by hotel after hotel, but refreshingly free from the further-north Cancun ilk that is defined by the Spring Break scene, Fred's House is a nice respite for the non-Spring Break crowd at far-removed from the touristy madness. In dining at Fred's, you will find yourself surrounded by tourists and locals alike, all with the commonality of wanting to celebrate something in a more upscale - yet within reach - environment. In my one visit to Fred's, we were surrounded by a crowd that included Mexican locals, Spanish tourists, British ex-pats, and fellow American tourists. We truly didn't need a reservation, and were able to walk across the street to Fred's from our nest at the JW Marriott Cancun. They do take reservations, however, if you're wanting your concierge to assure you are seated in one of their more intimate booths, out on the patio overlooking the marina, or within view of the fresh seafood display/prep area. Your friendly, professional, and English/Spanish fluent waitstaff will immediately bring you a wine/cocktail menu to peruse, with many options for all budgets. Nice wine list, I noted. Prepare yourself for a 5-minute presentation of their fresh seafood and local catches, brought to your table over ice on a wheeled cart...quite the spectacle, but does help you to see what you're ordering from the bilingual menu. Cocktails are reasonably priced at about $8-$9 USD for fresh-made Mojitos in a variety of preparations; I recommend the Coconut Mojito and the Fred's Mojito! Get yourself some wine by the glass or carafe; you'll find myriad options for less than $20 USD. We enjoyed the complimentary crispy corn tortillas served with the mild green sauce, spicier red sauce, and "amuse bouche" in the form of a warm shrimp soup shooter. Nonetheless, we were very hungry and ordered three appetizers: the Octopus Carnitas dish remains one of our very favorite meals from the trip - do yourself a favor and order it. The crab cake was over-priced and way over-fried and too heavy on the mayo and tartar sauce, IMO. I enjoyed the tuna tartare tostada, but I would recommend you ask for them to go light on the cream drizzle or leave it on the side, as it took away from the tuna flavor and made the tostada a little soggy. As for the mains, I opted for their catch of the day, which was grouper, and had it prepared according to the "Chile Seco" (dry chile rub) option on the menu - WOW! What a punch - imagine a HUGE portion of fresh and local grouper, sauteed and presumably finished in the oven, with a very hearty covering of hot dried chiles and chile oil - yum! Served also with sliced avocado and rice, this dish was a hit. I also tossed some of that spicy red salsa from the complimentary appetizer along with it for extra bang. My husband ordered the made-to-order (read: takes extra time to prepare) Mixed Paella, and was fairly happy with it, although it had quite a bit more chicken than other typical paella items such as sausage, fish, and shellfish. Both entrees amounted to $27 USD. We didn't save room for dessert, which was a bummer, because I really would have liked to have tried the Banana Nutella Cake or the Apple Pizzetta! However, it was a nice end-of-meal surprise and delight to be served the boat of shaved ice with the homemade "egg nog" drizzle on top as a palate cleanser. Service was awesome all-around; our two waiters made sure every need was attended to, plates were cleared, table cleaned between courses, genuinely friendly, etc. Easy to transact; completed payment with AMEX and charged in pesos as per our request, and definitely a great way to have kicked off a little getaway to Cancun! read more

Dined here for dinner while staying across the street at CasaMagna. Ambience - fancier restaurant in cancun in the hotel zone. We sat outside and had a view of the lagoon. It was pretty if you don't mind occasional smell from the water but they warned us of that. Food - food was very fresh. They come to your table with a platter of fresh seafood and tell you about each one and how it's cooked. I ordered the lobster which was very very good and fresh! It was grilled to perfection with warm butter on the side. The shrimp tacos were very good as well, and the grilled vegetables were a perfect side. One of the best dishes was the tuna tartar appetizer - soooo good! The banana churros were the perfect finish. Service - excellent, very attentive and accommodating. Drinks - classic mojito and Fred's martini both very good cocktails - mojito a bit tangy/sweet; they give you a sugar cane stick in both Overall a delicious dinner outside of the hotels in cancun. The seafood is on the higher end but it's very fresh and cooked perfectly, so it's worth it! Recommend to others looking for delicious dinner outside of your hotel options. read more

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Awesome place, great food, beautiful location overlooking the lagoon. We went their twice during our stay. Great for groups, families and even romantic dinners. The outside seating might should have a bit more ventilations because even in the evening it's hot and humid. I was surprised their weren't more mosquitoes because it's right in the water. read more

Fred's - Outside seating at Fred's - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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Service and food was good but didn't like how the overall routine of their charges. If you want water, expect to pay $10.5 usd for bottled water. Expect to get no refill on soda or ice tea and each one is usd 3. Expect to get no sides with any of our dishes and pay top dollar. I go to many 4 star restaurants and at least they offer free refill and cheaper bottled water options. read more

Small portions, pricey, got the order wrong a few times. Came out hungry. Not a big deal. The appetizers are small Fish tacos are almost kids portions Cocktails are watered down Not a good experience. read more

We wanted to try a seafood place for dinner we came across this restaurant which just so happen to be located across the street from our hotel nice & easy. We walked in for dinner our group was 8 people no problem being seated , we sat inside since it was so hot out but also because the wait to sit outside was longer. They start u off with 2 different tortillas plain & spicy this comes with some sauces , avocado sauce not bad a bit spicy the other red sauce has quite the kick if u like spicy this ones for u whoa it should come with an alert hot hot!! Once seated we got a few appetizers Crab Cakes are amazing , nice big piece good for sharing but u really may not want to this was very good fried yes but did not taste greasy at all the creamy sauce it comes with is really good as well. Shrimp quesadillas were really good, nice taste with good amount of shrimp plenty of cheese & lettuce on top. We also tried the Lobster Tacos , good as well. On the main dishes we had the Seafood pasta delicious great tasting pasta good sauce with a good amount of seafood. On the shrimp Coconut Shrimp was good a bit over cooked with the coconut coating but not bad at all nice size dish. The Shrimp Al Pastor was also pretty good. Chicken tacos were pretty good even though they look more like flautas nice taste with plenty of cheese & lettuce on top. The Caesar salad was good never have I tried such a thick salad dressing that was still very tasty, the creamy texture was very good. Amazing side dish was the Cheese mash potatoes , yummm the potatoes were great so creamy & cheesy can't go wrong. The Grilled Shrimp al ajillo , good shrimp comes with yellow rice & finally the Garlic shrimp rice this comes in like a clay pot looks way bigger than it is & its over loaded with shrimp lord all mighty big group needless to say we all shared & still there were shrimp left. The restaurant itself is nice walking in u come across the wine cellar & the big display of seafood which is so weird & scary to look at damm them lobster's are the size of dogs... huge crab legs are so creepy to look at. Nice ambiance , out door seating plus indoor, service was good & prices were decent this was one of the best meals we had in Cancun. read more

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We were underwhelmed and I don't understand the other raters. We waited for our food longer than 40 min, appetizers arrived and my underage daughter can probably a better guacamole. Chips were so hard and stale, it was beyond ridiculous. We ordered multiple (10 of us including kids) - the entrees were literally "nothing to write home about". The only "passable" dish was a grouper (fish) dinner. read more

Excellent food, service, and ambiance! Highly recommend the outdoor seating either overlooking the lagoon or in one of the cabanas. note - they provide complimentary chips with salsa (spicy!) and guac. Wish we knew before we ordered a side of guac. read more

My boyfriend and I came during our last night in Cancun because we weren't too sure about what to eat at the resort, and also because a coworker-friend recommended for me to try it. No regrets in coming. First of all, when you're basically a tourist in a country, you should definitely try something "local." While this is located on the opposite street of all the hotels, and tourists/visitors from the hotels are bound to come here, this place gets packed. There's quite a lot on the menu, mostly seafood, of course. The seafood is fresh. I am not a huge fan of cooked seafood, but everything was very flavorful. My boyfriend had the oysters, and he enjoyed it very much. The soup was also amazingly good. The mojitos too.. I usually am not a fan of mojitos, so for me to actually finish one glass, it was goooodd; I had the coconut mojito. My boyfriend had king crab legs as his entree, which he also enjoyed very much. I ordered the surf and turf, which was lobster tail and filet mignon. Nommy. Definitely an expensive meal here, but we left satisfied. The service was pretty good and food came quick. If you like seafood, give this place a try. In case it gets packed, consider making a reservation ahead of time as well. read more

Fred's - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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The food was average although very good quality fish. The service was very good and all staff was attentive. The waiter while very good he definitely over sold the U.S. In the dishes. We ended up not eating about 50% of the food. You would be better off ordering one dish at the time. The over ordering / selling was definitely disappointing. The walkway around the the stairway on the street side is shameful. The entire sidewalk is in such disrepair that you would think it was a lesser restaurant. read more

We ate at a different resturant for dinner each night during our stay in Cancun. However, if I had to do it all over again, I would have come back to Fred's at least once more. First let me say that I can count on one hand the amount of times that I have received such high level of service. We actually had three waiters assigned to our table...that's right...THREE! And this was not because this place was empty either. They are consistently working off of 24-36+hr out reservation times and even then you may not be sitting down until after 9pm. But the service was so exceptional that if you accidentally dropped your napkin on the floor there was someone to pick it up for you before you could even begin to think about doing so. The service was matched equally by the food quality. From the outstanding crab cakes appetizers, fresh made guacamole, and the most delicious crab legs I have ever eaten, to the captivating coconut mojitos and flat apple caramel pie dessert; this place was excellent from the first bite/sip to the very last! I will look forward to being back to this wonderful city again soon and when I do, I will most certainly be back to Fred's. Very well done! read more

Fred's - An assortment of wonderful seafood delights - lobster tails, crab legs, and seared scallops. Unbelievable!!! - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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This was probably my most expensive meal in Mexico. Most of the entrees on the menu were $20USD and up. The restaurant is pretty nice with indoor and outdoor seating. If you sit outside, you can look out onto the water. We got the shrimp ceviche as an appetizer and it was delicious. It was so fresh. For entrees we had the seared tuna and catch of the day which was a whole grilled grouper. The only problem I had was when we were seated, it took the waiter a long time to give us the menu. And when he gave us the menu, it was only the cocktail and wine menu, not the food menu. But we're not drinkers so we didn't want anything from the drink menu and the waiter never came by for us to ask for the food menu. So it was about 15-20mins before we actually got the food menu. Other than that, everything else was good. read more

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This was the second time visiting Cancun and Fred's. They went through some recent renovations in December to lighten up the wood tables, which was not really needed. We sat outside on the deck overlooking the water as the sunset. What an incredible view. The servers were amazing. The Tuna Carpaccio was absolutely the best! This is a must visit stop if you are in Cancun! Our favorite place for dinner! It's directly across from the JW Marriott. read more

I used to come to this place every time I come to cancun, but this past time was my last one. It used to be a seafood restaurant. My favorite dish was the sopa de mariscos, but they removed from the menu. Now is like a typical tourist place. Chicken, beef, burgers?? Ughhh I am still giving 3 stars because their mojitos are the best! Service is always good too. read more

The fish, rice and veggies were swimming in pool of oil, my glass of water was empty more than full, staff was indifferent. Acted like they gave great service yet didn't. Great location and interior, that is about it. Would prefer to sell drinks than make dinners happy. I would skip it. read more

Wonderful food, great service and an amazing view! Make sure to ask for one of the tables outside. read more

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We went here for my birthday and the experience was amazing from the choices to add to your water down to the cheesecake for dessert!! I ordered the salmon and it was seasoned and cooked perfectly! Thanks for a memorable experience! read more

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Our last visit to Cancun was two years ago and we visited Fred's for dinner without knowing anything about it. It wasn't obvious in the front lobby what the restaurant was like, so we asked to see a menu and decided to eat there. Being shown to our table we walked past their fresh seafood case and were impressed with their display, then ended up with the best meal of the trip. So we went back recently and had another very nice meal, slowly presented but with well trained staff and a nice attention to detail. This restaurant is substantial and solidly built, with lots of well-crafted decoration and expensive fixtures, not typical for Mexico in my experience. read more

Made a reservation through our concierge for last night and had requested to be sat inside the dining room. It was our last night in Cancun and we were very excited to go to Fred's. Got to Fred's and the host asked us for our last name. When we gave him our last name, he pronounced it wrong. That's no biggie though since that has been happening all week long. But for the host to then criticize our last name and say NO in Italian they pronounce it this way was very odd and rude. (BTW it is an Italian name and we know how to pronounce our own last name) We laugh it off and headed to the bar as our table was not ready yet. There was a German bartender and apparently it was her first day on the job. We ordered drinks through her. She was very friendly but the bartender supervising her was very aggressive and made us feel uncomfortable sitting at the bar. Based upon the German bartender's expression, we could tell she didn't know how to make a gin and tonic but yet he pushed her in front of us to pour us a less than a full shot in our cocktail. Once our drinks were ready the host came back and told us our table was set. We head to the table and get seated outside (we had requested to be sat inside but we didn't want to say anything as it wasn't a big deal). After we get settled into our seats they handed us a wine list. While my husband was checking out the wine list for over 5 mins now we still have not been given a food menu. I had to request a menu and then have it take another 5 mins to arrive at the table. Another server then comes back saying he's going to bring us something to see... Some of their specials. While waiting we both got fed up with how the service was. We both worked in the service industry for over 6 years and we have never received such terrible service at a "fine dining" restaurant. Never in our life have we walked out of a restaurant but we did at Fred's. We asked to pay for our drinks and decided to leave. We did not feel welcome or comfortable at Fred's. We then left and walked down the road to Puerto Madero and long story short it was a FANTASTIC experience. We received great service and everyone was very welcoming. read more

Food was tasty, service was overly attentive to the point it was annoying. Staff offers compliments of the chef then they bill you for the food, even though you ordered your own appetizer. When final bill came it included compliment of the house, and 15% tip just for 2 people without asking. If it was not for this practice I would have given them a 3 1/2 stars . I recommend visitors to try but beware of your check before paying. read more

Romantic ambiance, great food and great service. Went here for a romantic honeymoon dinner. We sat outside in a private hut. Beautiful view, candle light and the sound of the ocean. I started with a delicious crab cake over a habanero aoli. My husband started with steak tartar, one of his favorite dishes. He was a little disappointed there was no quail egg, but enjoyed it otherwise. Entrees were great, great price also. To sum it up, we each started with wine, and appetizers. We each ordered an entree with seafood and shares a dessert. All for $105 USD. read more

Fred's - Pure romance - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

Apps and Octopus are 5 star, the rest is 3 star. If you like octopus, you must try Fred's. The octo carparccio was silky and flavorful, the octo carnitas were luscious and rick and the octo ceviche was super fresh. They grill octopus perfectly too. Other good apps - the mussels, fish ceviche yucatan style was outstanding, lobster bisque, shrimp chalupas. The grilled mojo fish was ok, the sauce was to sweet. The lobster lasagna tasted like airline food. And most of the desserts - the lime pie, chocolate cake, and oreo lasagna were yuck. But the dulce de leche soufflee was amazing - takes 30 minutes, order it with the main course. Also the mojitos were great - not too sweet. read more

Nice atmosphere and adequate wait staff. We found the food average at best. I had the daily catch, which was grouper. My wife had the crab lasagne. Both dishes were uninspiring and bland. My fish was overcooked and lacked any seasoning. The crab lasagne was dry and tasted fishy, which means to me the crab was not the freshest. Both dishes would have been nicely complimented with a nice sauce such as a buerre blanc for the grouper or a nice light cream sauce on the crab lasagne. Glad we didn't order from the.more expensive side.of the menu. read more

One of the best places to eat in Cancun. It's a family friendly place, but also dressy. We stayed close by so this was perfect walking distance from hotel and was very good! read more

Fred's - Lobster tail (12 oz) - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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The atmosphere is pretty cool and the drink menu is awesome. It went downhill from there. The server team was ok, but it always seemed like they were in a rush. The Pretzel Calamari was ok, but the sauce was a little bland. Our friends ordered guacamole but it only came with 3 chips???? The biggest disappointment of the night was my dinner. I ordered the grilled prawns. I was not expecting them to be the actual entire shrimps including the head and all appendages... Not a big deal but the meat was so over cook the shrimp was shriveled up and I literally had maybe four bites of shrimp. If you are hungry do not choose the grilled prawns. When I did mention this to management they offered to comp my meal and make me anything on the menu. I appreciated them trying to make it right which is why I have them 3 stars instead of 2. read more