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    James Public House

    4.0 (31 reviews)
    Open 2:30 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)

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    Great location overlooking the party strip. Good music and the service was amazing. There are what seems to be everyone on the staff serving you , refilling your napkins and attending to your ever need. They even escorted me to the bathroom instead or just pointing to it. Went at night but the view during my night day outside of the strip, the ocean and the lagoon must be amazing. They offer large amazing drinks, American menu and Mexican menu. All the food like old delicious and has pictures to help you decide. You will not be disappointed. Prices are very reasonable. It is on the top floor in the Mall where the Hardrock Cafe is located. Don't let the difficult to find location deter you. I wish everyplace in Miami was like this. I will come again.

    Tandoori taco
    Anna Z.

    T'was Christmas Eve and all the fancy restaurants in the hotel zone was full. My party of 9 was hungry after a long day at Chichen Itza and really just wanted to eat a meal somewhere. We decided to check out this place which had bouncers in the front trying to get people to come eat. I think that is a little off putting and when we arrived inside, it was nearly empty. This was also a rooftop restaurant that was playing top 50 music. I mean I felt like it was going to turn into a party late at night. Hence our party of grandmas and kids felt a little out of place. However, you should never judge a book by its cover. I will honestly say this place offered one of the friendliest and best service I have ever received in a restaurant. Our waiter accommodated to our every need (including turning the fan off and moving us inside when the music became too loud). He always had a smile on his face and came back very often to pick up our trash and even put coasters under our drinks so that the table wouldn't get so wet. The food choices are very eclectic ranging from sushi to salmon to burgers and of course mexican food like tacos. It had something for everyone at the table. I got the mango margarita drink which was delicious but it came in this giant fish bowl and in retrospect I wish I shared it with my friend because neither of us could finish our drink. Salmon and rice: pretty standard dish that comes with a big piece of salmon filet grilled in teriyaki sauce. it tasted delicious with the rice. Tandoori chicken taco: wow this is not what I expected. Instead of your traditional tortilla, this came on pieces of lettuce leaves kind of like the lettuce wrap at PF chang. I didn't really taste the tandoori but overall it was a yummy dish. Steak tacos: absolutely delicious Pizza: I ordered the personal vegetarian pizza which has pesto and WAY TOO much cheese. I wouldn't recommend it. Burger: I forget which one my brother ordered but it was massive, comes with plenty of curly fries and some onion rings and a side of jalapenos which is much appreciated. He could barely finish it since it was such a big portion. The bathroom was also pretty clean and spacious. Oh and cherry on top was that they give you a lollipop at the end. bottom line: food is alright could be hit or miss but service is top notch!

    Free appetizer!!
    Talyna J.

    Amazing fusion of American/Mexican! Two restaurants fused together, once seated you get both menus and if you check in a free margarita. During happy hour certain drinks are 2 for 1. Had fried shrimp taco, North burger & chicken burger. Drinks are great as well-- Long Island ice tea and Aboslute Vodka

    Peach Tea
    Jocelyne S.

    I should have known the food here would be as American as it gets (even the Mexican menu is Americanized) just by the name of the restaurant but since it has good reviews I decided to give it a try. Don't get me wrong the food here is not bad, but it isn't great either, it is just OK. What I did enjoy was the wonderful service we received, the atmosphere and the view we got from our table. I would probably go back just because it is very nice and appetizers are not bad for what they are and they serve coffee which is always a plus for me.

    Great view, great food and great service!. It's a must when you go to Cancun. The togas rojos dorados are excellenté

    Daniel P.

    Had a terrific dinner here. Everything, especially service great. They need prompting to trust that you like spicy and exiting the restaurant requires walking through a dead mall, but everything else was amazing including the views of the party scene below!

    Fish enchiladas very good

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    Food was good just took to long to be prepared considering there wasn't a lot of people in the restaurant due to the coronavirus

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    The food wasn't that great. My salmon was too over cooked when I requested rare. That said the atmosphere was very cool and upbeat

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    Very good nice to get off the resort great views of the strip. Staff very accommodating

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    Review Highlights - James Public House

    Went at night but the view during my night day outside of the strip, the ocean and the lagoon must be amazing.

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    Il Golfo Di Napoli - Pizza kitchen

    Il Golfo Di Napoli

    4.1(17 reviews)
    0.0 kmZona Hotelera
    $$

    This was our first meal when we landed in Cancun and we were enticed into dining here because they…read morewere offering free cocktails. The restaurant is located on the second floor of the mall near hotel zone. When we arrived, the eatery was pretty empty. After looking over the menu, we decided to shared the shrimp ceviche and filet mignon with some fries. For drinks, my friend ordered the tamarind margarita and I had our bartender/server make me something without alcohol. Our drinks looked great and were very refreshing! The margarita was strong and my mocktail was very pretty and gradient! It had orange juice, pineapple, and grenadine in it. The ceviche was very tasty! We loved the sweet mango pieces incorporated into it so much that we ordered extra mango. The filet and fries were also really good. I liked that they cooked the steak in a wood fired oven. The steak was cooked perfectly and we were so stuffed afterwards. Our server was very attentive and friendly as well. I had a good experience here and wouldn't mind coming back the next time I'm in Cancun.

    Before we vacationed in Cancun, my BF Joe K researched all the nearby restaurants to our hotel…read more Using Yelp, he found this place to have continued high ratings. So we made a point of finding them on the second floor of a mall in the hotel zone. When we first found this hard to find location, we almost got it confused with another Italian eatery that specialized in pizza in the same area. We were the only patrons there, but hoped we would get special treatment, which we did. Our waiter was extremely friendly, spoke little English, and seemed inexperienced or maybe new. We ordered drinks to start off with, but we had to ask for menus after waiting quite a long time. The waiter made me a very delicious frozen margarita though and Joe had a Bohemian beer. We almost got pizza, but I wasn't in the mood, so instead, I ordered Ravioli Di Mozzarella Di Bufala. Joe ordered Pappardelle Con La Siccia. We began our meals with a Caprese salad and Italian bread (pizza dough style). While we waited for our food, I had time to enjoy the nice, romantic, atmosphere of the restaurant with smooth jazz playing in the back ground. I liked how modern and clean the decor was and they had TV's placed around the dining area. When our food arrived, everything was very good, especially the freshly baked bread. Joe liked it so much that we decided that we would return again before our vacation was over and try their pizza, hoping that our bread was a preview of what their pizza would be like. My only complaint at that time was that my dish was lukewarm. When the waiter asked us how everything was, I told him that my food was basically cold. He just laughed and said "OK". I knew that he didn't understand what I said and let it go. When the time came for our next visit, we once again almost went to the wrong restaurant, until I checked my bookmarks on Yelp to verify where we needed to go. (After all, the name of this place looks hard to remember or pronounce). As we entered the almost empty restaurant, we had the same waiter, however, I don't think he remembered us like we did him. He was still very nice but it looked like the owner or manager was present, and I could see he was under pressure to show us a whole platter of meats that they kept refrigerated out front. Then he told us about their specials. I almost felt guilty that we specifically came for the pizza this time. Of the appetizing selections offered, we decided to share a Margherita pizza. While waiting, we were able to watch the cook making the pizza near the pizza oven. When our food was served, we noticed right off that the pizza dough was nothing like the pizza bread we had during our last visit. In fact, the bottom crust was paper thin and soggy! Our dreams for a delicious pizza were immediately dashed! When the owner stopped at our table to see how we liked it, we were too embarrassed to tell him we hated it! After forcing down a few slices, we quietly paid the bill and left, knowing that we would have to write disappointing reviews and never again look back.....

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    Il Golfo Di Napoli - More of dining areas

    More of dining areas

    Il Golfo Di Napoli - Dining area

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    Nice decor

    La Pizzarra

    La Pizzarra

    4.0(112 reviews)
    3.1 kmZona Hotelera
    $$

    April 4, 2026 - 5 Stars!…read more Our group of 6 went to La Pizzarra based on positive reviews here and on Google. It was great!! It was as good of meal as we had our entire vacation- and the price was very reasonable, especially when compared to resort/hotel prices. It sits on the lagoon so there are really nice views- we prefer to sit outside and it was great. The warm rolls they brought out were delicious We started with 2 pizzas to share, and both were fantastic. We tried the BarBQ chicken pizza and the meatlovers- both really really good We all had pasta for main course. There is one dish that was penne with shrimp and chicken- that was the best. The fettuccine Alfredo was great, definitely better than average. The spicy shrimp pasta was ok- the pasta was undercooked but the shrimp and pesto was tasty. If you're looking for really good pizza & pasta- we highly recommend. We went at/around 7pm and didn't need reservations. Staff was outstanding- very friendly and very attentive

    While staying in the Hotel Zone at El Presidente Cancun, I wanted something quick that wasn't…read moreanother overpriced hotel option -- and that's how I stumbled onto this gem. La Pizzarra delivered a thin-crust beauty loaded with quality pepperoni and well-seasoned meatballs. The sauce had just the right touch of sweetness, and the crust held up perfectly -- no flop, no soggy center, just a slice you could fold and enjoy. When you're on vacation and craving something familiar done right, this is exactly what you hope to find. A low-key win in the middle of the Hotel Zone. Highly recommend.

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    La Pizzarra - La Pizzarra - Amante Della Carne Pizza - pepperoni, bacon, Italian sausage, ham, ground beef, and mozzarella with tomato sauce

    La Pizzarra - Amante Della Carne Pizza - pepperoni, bacon, Italian sausage, ham, ground beef, and mozzarella with tomato sauce

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    La Bamba

    La Bamba

    4.8(101 reviews)
    0.4 kmZona Hotelera

    This is a smaller place in a plaza, so blink and you'll miss it. I started with a margarita as…read moreusual. It's huge, as far as presentation it's not very fancy, it was tasty but as large as it was you'd think it had more alcohol to offset the size. But it did not. My wife ordered the aguachile with octopus. I ordered the Tuna Burger, and we got the steak quesadillas as an appetizer. My wife said she would give her aguachile a 3.8 out of 5. I thought the tuna burger was very tasty. Basically they took a tuna steak and put it between a hamburger bun. I can't really compare it to a regular meat burger. But on a scale of 1-10 I'd give it a 7. It came only with lettuce and tomato, but it had flavor enough. The quesadilla's were good, but nothing special, I'd say they were comparable to any you get at an average Mexican restaurant in the states. We came here because of the high ratings. Maybe we ordered the wrong things to try, I thought everything was good, but nothing that was so good it made me want to hurry back.

    Decided to come here because it's expensive to eat on the resort we're at. We were sat down…read moreimmediately and they promptly took our order. The menu is simple with just enough options to where everyone can find something they like. I had the skirt steak tacos and my friend got fish tacos, We also ordered a frozen margarita and mojito that were huge!!!!! The prices were fair for what you get and the atmosphere is casual and comfortable. The music is not too loud so you can have a conversation with your group. They are not pushy to get you in and out like other places. Will definitely be back

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    Restaurant decor

    La Bamba - Tacos and coconut shrimp plte

    Tacos and coconut shrimp plte

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    Lorenzo's

    Lorenzo's

    3.6(33 reviews)
    0.7 kmZona Hotelera

    We went here at least 4 times during our 6 day stay at the Hyatt Ziva. They open for lunch and…read moredinner, but dinner is definitely the time to go. Their selections are better and much tastier imo. However, both times of the day have panna cotta and tiramisu for dessert and they are to die for! I've always been a big fan of tiramisu and panna cotta so I'm likely biased. I went got these two desserts every time I went. The inside is nice and classy. Italian-themed. Waitstaff is professional and nice as always. Lunch has faster service from what I've seen. Dinner time was slower but the restaurant was pretty full compared to lunch, so maybe that's why. We waited for an hour before the food came out. Overall there are a lot of choices here and it's a solid choice. It's very close to the pool so it's perfect after you're done with the water!

    Another Hyatt Ziva Resort Restaurant, I think this one was probably on the bottom of the list in…read moreterms of ranking. We went for lunch, so unsure how the dinner menu is, but the dinner menu does looks better than the lunch. Ordered: - Squid Rings - Margherita Pizza - Lorenzo's Pizza - I actually kinda liked this pizza. I liked the combo of the balsamic and prosciutto on a pizza. - Chicken Alfredo - Chicken was dry - Mare e Monte Pasta - Tiramisu - Mainly cream, I think it might have had one lady finger in it? it was served in a espresso martini cup sooo might have been hard to put more in. Espresso flavor was also very light - Panna Cotta

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    Lorenzo's - Calamari

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    Lorenzo's - Fungi chicken was ok

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    Fungi chicken was ok

    Selecto Chedraui - Selecto Chedraui

    Selecto Chedraui

    4.5(45 reviews)
    0.4 kmZona Hotelera
    $$

    We stayed in a hotel near to this grocery store so we came here to get some fruit and to see what…read morethey offered! We opted to get some cut fruit because it was so cheap here. A tub of mango, pineapple, or watermelon was only two dollars each! They also had a lot of baked goods that looked yummy and a small food court. I also tried the flan, which was very delicious and not too sweet (which is how I like it). Overall, great grocery store! I would definitely recommend checking it out if you are in the area.

    Gigante super mercado! This supermarket is huge!…read more This big supermarket has everything you'll need for a beach holiday! It's a regular supermarket, but I suspect that the locals don't shop here at all. The prices are pretty high, and much of the food isn't quite practical. This is a two story grocery store- not counting the parking. Be sure that you don't miss the top floor, where all the liquor and food hall is. Nom! Parking is on the bottom floor. They sell you validation at the cash register. Beware- the grocery bagger is looking for tips. My favorite part of the supermarket is all the cheap Mexican gifts they sell, with clearly marked prices. Actually, many of them are cheaper than the flea market down the way, because you don't have to haggle and deal with the cat calls from the clerks. Beware of the touts selling excursions and whatnot at the entrance. Just because they're in a supermarket doesn't mean they can't take advantage of gringos. This supermarket gets awfully busy in the afternoon. The aisles are narrow. It's best to come at an off time.

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    Selecto Chedraui - snacks

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    Limoncello - Pistachio ice cream dessert - yum!

    Limoncello

    4.3(152 reviews)
    1.4 kmZona Hotelera
    $$$

    I had high hopes for this place based on reviews. Came during the off season and restaurant was…read morealmost empty. We (2 persons) were sat at the same time as a four top and it took us twice as long to get our drinks and food. The calamari had a fishy taste. The pasta took almost 45 minutes and did not taste like it was freshly made. While the servers were kind, the service was incredibly slow for an empty restaurant. The atmosphere was chill and enjoyed the views in a rainstorm.

    Looks like having Italian food in Mexico might not have been the best idea…read more The location is beautiful and the service is fantastic , the food is....just ok They also have a "house " crocodile swimming in the water nearby which is pretty amazing :) H er res everything we had : Starters - 1) Caprese salad - the tomatoes were excellent , but the mozzarella cheese didn't feel fresh . 3.6/5 2) fried calamari - felt fresh and yummy . I wish the dish was a little larger (3.8/5) Mains- 1) 4 cheese pizza - that was the weakest item in the entire meal - small and not crispy, felt like a 9 year old prepared it (2/5) 2) mushroom risotto was pretty good . Flavourful and rich . 3,8/5 We also got some house bread that was fantastic with some olive oil , and some home made limioncello as dejastif. Drinks were good with nice selection and reasonable prices It was quite expensive and we'll probably not return again

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    Limoncello - Beef carpaccio Apperol limoncello

    Beef carpaccio Apperol limoncello

    Limoncello - Lasagna Bolognese

    Lasagna Bolognese

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    James Public House - pizza - Updated May 2026

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