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La Bamba

4.8 (101 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Salmon w salad
Scott J.

Decent but not the best ever. Went here w my wife and we sat on the patio. This place is a view of the strip but based on ratings thought i would try it. We got the shrimp croquettes for appetizer. It was strangely like mashed potatoes inside and not great. I ordered surf and turf w salad side. He didn't ask me how i wanted steak done. Waiter came back later and said they were out of steak. I ended up w coconut shrimp as main and they brought it w no salad. They were ok but meh. The salmon and salad my wife got were actually good and a recommend.

Luis F.

best ceviche in the hotel zone .. the fried fish was spectacular .. we also ordered the diablo shrimp plate and to be honest, all three dishes were exceptional. place is tucked in between the oxxo and natura hostel and can be easy to miss.. you would never know the quality of food that comes out of here unless you go in and give them a try. service was great and we got lucky with an air conditioned inside table.

Sarah R.

Ordered pick up through Whatsapp - so convenient! We got the fried whole fish, some ceviche, and a couple orders of the coconut shrimp. Everything was delicious but wow the shrimps were excellent. So juicy and perfectly fried. Coconut flavor was mild and not overwhelming.

Tacos
Mary M.

Fish tacos were filling and crispy with good flavor. Solid for the price. My friend ordered a variety of the other protein options and thought they were solid as well. Service was relaxed and location is good.

Shrimp Ceviche, Steak tacos, Chicken taco, Fish taco, shrimp tacos, and Guacamole with Chichiron Shrimp!
Doll L.

The food was great, the service was excellent and the ambiance is chill. The fish tacos were nicely cooked, the chicken was good, maybe 30sec less would have been more juicy, the steak could use just a hint less salt, but overall everything was good. Oh the Guacamole with the fried shrimp bits was actually pretty good! We finished Everything! one of the better guacamoles in the area.

Tacos de pescado
David W.

The fish tacos are amazing! Cool little spot to hang out and enjoy an ojo rojo. The music playlist was great as well.

Pepperoni and pineapple pizza was good 7/10..
C B.

Really good shrimp tacos and ceviche + sauces LOVED THE TUNA CARNITAS WITH CHIPOTLE SAUCE (ate before I took photos) Good service too

Catherine N.

A must stop if you're looking for low key delicious seafood, great service and a ton of flavour! We sat out on the patio (small) and enjoyed each dish (especially the margarita!) Service was amazing (and we appreciated the recommendations!) The patio does sit on the sidewalk downtown Cancun so although busy, they've created a cute little spot to enjoy (and we did!)! Next time we're in Cancun, La Bamba will be a must!

Alyana S.

When it comes to tacos I think of La Bamba having delicious tacos! I still dream about it to this day! The staff is great and they're very quick about getting the food out! I stopped by here 3 times and loved my visit every single time! My favorite was their shrimp, fish, and chips and guacamole! They have seating inside and outside. Highly recommend coming here when in Cancun!

Shrimp tacos
Alberto G.

The food was delicious; great quality tasting food: best I've had up to date. The service was great: professional, down to earth humble and honest servers. Highly recommend!

Pork belly tacos?
Sherry J.

This was the best meal we had in Cancun. We went here THREE times in the span of one week for our vacation. The seafood is sooo fresh, usually my ceviches are super sour, but this place made it so perfectly that it was too sour and had that fresh taste to it. Everything on the menu looked so good, even the pizza but we only came for the delicious seafood. The pork belly tacos were SOOOO SPICY, had us dying so beware of that. The margs were DELICIOUS. We got 1L frozen margs and that thing was HUGE. We all got so fucked up from it and it was around $7usd. Great plan for a pregame! And they take credit card too! The place itself is small and usually a small wait time of 10-15 mins during dinner hours. Some seating inside and most of the seating is outdoors. Absolutely will come back one day!

Seafood tower and pina colada ( with alcohol)

Good portion of food with reasonable price and food came fast without long wait Service also nice and I am glad that's high chair.

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Not a big place but it had some big flavors. We will definitely go back. I ate the ceviche tower. It was excellent.

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Outstanding fish, pretty reasonable service speed and good prices. Will look to visit again next time

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Fish tacos very good once you get their selection of sauces. Service was good. Nice employees. Diablo shrimp is good but not too spicy.

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Porfirio's - Bone marrow

Porfirio's

4.3(884 reviews)
4.7 kmZona Hotelera
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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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4.6(156 reviews)
6.8 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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4.0(590 reviews)
0.5 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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