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    La Palapa

    4.2 (27 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, Mexican
    Closed 7:00 am - 11:00 AM, 12:00 pm - 4:00 PM

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

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    Alice S.

    We just love this place . We eat here for breakfast and lunch when we stay here . The staff is amazing and attentive. Food is soo good . Please tip your waitstaff . They are so appreciative of this .

    some of the tables
    Dan R.

    "I've got this need I just can't control and it's A drivin' me insane, I can't take it Because I'm hungry for those good things, baby Hungry through and through" (Hungry - Paul Revere And The Raiders) So when you are at the beach, or the pool, and the heat is getting to you, your lips are parched, or you have the stomach rumbles, this is the place to satisfy your hunger or thirst. These guys work hard, they fill all the food and drink orders for the runners who walk around the beach and pool taking your orders. They have a small sitdown area for outdoor dining- maybe 15 tables or two. The tables are under thatched roofs and the kitchen-bar area looks like a big Tiki hut. We had chips and guacamole, a shrimp and pesto flatbread, a grilled Mahi Mahi, and for me a Shrimp Mille Feuille (shrimp salad with mango, pineapple in a red curry sauce). The shrimp dish was delicious- cold, plump shrimp pieces tossed in a terrific creamy curry mayo with diced mango and pineapple, served with crispy won tons. This is a Royal Service place, so you need the right kind of wrist band to gain access.

    Poached, egg, and Greek yogurt

    Anytime you needed a server they were their food was amazing and the view was very stunning

    Shrimp Tempura
    Yana P.

    This restaurant is exclusive to Royal Service guests. It is open for breakfast and lunch! The staff is fantastic, just like in the rest of the hotel. One of the most wonderful things about this restaurant is that it is very close to the beach and the water. The view is amazing. It is very windy so enjoying a meal is nice and refreshing. Something to keep in mind is that, you can very quickly get burnt without noticing if you have a table in the sun as there is lots of wind and freshness, it is almost unnoticeable. Meanwhile, the food is great for breakfast and lunch. I recommend the Eggs Benedict, French Toast and Omelette for breakfast. For lunch we loved Grilled Shrimp, Shrimp/Asparagus Tempura, Seafood Cocktail and Grouper. Baba Ganoush, Royal Burger and Chicken Baguette were good but not as mind blowing as the rest. I was not a big fan of Pappardella. It's a spaghetti type thing with a specific cheese. This was very specific to taste. Try if you are feeling adventurous!

    Churros, just like in Madrid!
    Kyle N.

    This is a restaurant exclusively reserved to Royal Service guests, the exclusive section of Paradisus. It's a beachfront Palapa that serves breakfast and lunch only. Service is excellent as it is the case for all Royal Service amenities. Being that this is a beach/pool grill, the menu is limited, but everything is delicious and high quality. The breakfast menu consists of fruits, cereals, yogurts, breads, and eggs every style. Lunch menu consists of grilled fish, steaks, and a variety of sandwiches. Pretty straight forward stuff, but the service and the quality of the ingredients make it worthwhile.

    Grasshoppers!
    Kristie B.

    We loved this outdoor restaurant right outside the Royal Service side of the Paradisus hotel, so much so that we were here every day of our trip! The food was superb, wait staff AMAZING and the view was breathtaking. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the staff- my son caught a Mahi on our deep sea fishing trip and we brought it back to these guys and they grilled it for us! It was delicious and they prepared it with sides of garlic mashed potatoes, cilantro rice, guacamole, and fresh pico. The chef, Christian, came out to greet us at the table and we all thanked him for preparing such a wonderful meal for us. The last day that we were there, Christian prepared a full spread with marinated red snapper for our large group- the flavor was amazing- limes, tomatoes, peppers and a spicy red sauce on the side- the snapper was "melt in your mouth" delicious! This was not on the menu but specially prepared for us so when I say that these guys went above and beyond for us, I'm not exaggerating! Phenomenal! (Yes, we tried crispy grasshoppers also- I wouldn't do it again but it was a fun/unusual experience with friends and family! "Tastes like chicken!") Anything we wanted, we got! Extremely attentive, very generous, super friendly and fun! Just a few of the wait staff that I cannot forget to "thank" once again- Moises (always made sure our phones were charged), Jorge, Alejandro, Valeria, Rafael, Josue and Omar! This is a SUPER team of people and made our stay, and food experience, "out of this world."

    made to order omelet
    Susie M.

    So Yummy! This little restaurant was strictly for Royal Service guests, and was a great alternative to the buffet for breakfast and lunch. We has breakfast once out on the open air patio overlooking the beautiful turquoise waters and rising sun. It was an amazing way to start our day. You are immediately greeted by a waiter and attended to. Your choices are limited but do offer a small variety, which included made to order omelets, eggs benedict, and fresh fruit plates among other things. Lunch from La Palapa was even better as you could have this either at one of the tables with amazing views of the beach area, or have it brought right to your bali bed or beach chairs around the pool or on the sand. Lunch menu offered more variety including fresh salads, burgers, shrimp wontons, the most tender skirt steak of our lives, and more. Bonus, the guacamole was fresh and always available. Food was good, and service friendly. The only con was that it did take a while to receive your order, but with views like these who cares about the wait.

    Excellent views of that turquoise beach.
    Julius E.

    Royal service exclusive restaurant but the best food for breakfast and lunch hands down. I highly suggest the chilaquiles aand churros for breakfast and the shrimp platter for lunch!

    Ceci T.

    Greasy meat, cold & stale fries, took forever to serve us. But hey, if you got all inclusive then go for it. There aren't many places available during lunch time, especially if the buffet is closed while they switch from breakfast to lunch. Of course it's royal service so you probably won't have to wait long to be seated, plenty of seating with a great view of the ocean.

    Huevos Divorciados
    Lesley M. C.

    This is heavenly food , can't argue with location nor service , pictures don't come close to the amazing mexican breakfast we had here before taking our flight back home :(

    Definitely try the chips with guacamole and pico de gallo! Got it every day while down there

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    Service and food were great very attentive and delicious. The fried fish and fresh oysters were well prepared and fresh

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    8 years ago

    We had the Mayan Chocolate ice cream and Chocolate Cold Drink. It was good and nice break from Cancún heat. Something unique to try.

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    Do not bother to come here unless you are staying at this hotel.. you can not get in otherwise!!!!! Waste of my time.

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    Wonderful food. Burgers are the best I've ever had, the pizza was delicious, and the guacamole exactly what you want

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    It is exclusive to the Royal Service guests so there are no children which we like when we are vacationing.

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    Porfirio's - Bone marrow

    Porfirio's

    4.3(884 reviews)
    0.8 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)
    4.6 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)
    1.3 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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    Xkat-Ik restaurante yucateco y mexicano
    Xkat-Ik restaurante yucateco y mexicano - PANUCHOS DE TZIK RES. TORTILLA FRITA RELLENA DE FRIJOL CON SALPICON DE RES

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

    Xkat-Ik restaurante yucateco y mexicano - COCHINITA PIBIL.  CERDO HORNEADO DURANTE 8 HORAS COCINADO EN JUGO DE NARANJA AGRIA Y AXIOTE

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    The Surfin Burrito

    The Surfin Burrito

    4.1(428 reviews)
    0.4 kmZona Hotelera
    $$

    Four stars excellent service! Small Place with large…read moreburritos. Had the chicken /pollo which was tasty. A little heavy on the beans would have preferred a little more chicken and cheese. My wife and I split one burrito. Went there twice in March thumbs up On the friendly service. Had the chicken burrito and the pineapple salsa with chips. Recommended!

    There are a lot of things I want people to stop doing on yelp, but more than anything else, I want…read morepeople to stop lying about these international restaurants just because they, like I, got duped by TikTok videos. I saw so many videos and read so much hype about this place. I was excited to try it. I was just as disappointed when I threw out my burrito after a couple of bites. The food here is not good. It is so basic. I ordered chili cheese fries, and a burrito. For the burrito, you have to complete a form for your customizations, which I thought was going to be efficient. Unfortunately, despite my burrito, having everything in it that it was supposed to, I was overwhelmed by the massive amount of onions. Additionally, I was underwhelmed by the amount of shrimp inside my burrito. There weren't many at all and the entire burrito literally tasted like nothing. I ordered the shrimp and mahi. There was absolutely nothing remarkable about it. For a second, I almost wondered if I had Covid because the flavor was so lacking.But after speaking to friends of mine who also visited, I realized that I wasn't the only one. In total, I spent about US$32 on an order of chili cheese fries, a jerk, chicken, quesadilla, and a burrito. Fries: so bland. I wanted to throw them out, but I saved them and took them back to my hotel and added salt. It helped a bit, but these were overwhelmingly underseasoned and lacking flavor. The portion, however, was huge. Two out of five. Burrito: more mahi-mahi than shrimp, and neither protein was flavorful. The entire burrito was very bland and was full of more onions than I would ever care to eat. The burrito wasn't OK size, but it did not taste good. Two out of five. Jerk, chicken quesadilla: basic. Not super flavorful. And the chicken did not taste like jerk chicken at all. It didn't even have jerk flavor. Didn't even taste like they rolled the chicken in a little bit of jerk before cooking it. Three out of five. The staff noticed that I did not eat much of my food and asked if I didn't like it. I informed them that I did not like it and that I didn't think it had enough flavor. They did not care. I didn't fully expect them to because I know customer service is very different in Mexico, but I expected more. She even asked if the burrito was too spicy, which was hilarious because there was nothing spicy or even flavorful about it. This is very much a hole in the wall, kind of spot that has been blown up on social media. Very casual vibes, and there appears to be a small roof area where you can overlook the street. I would not return here. I also would not recommend it. Another example of influencers likely getting free food in exchange for review reviews. However, they do have a sign up that says you can get a free shot if you leave a review.

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    Dining area.

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    Fred's - The best Rock-A-Fellas

    Fred's

    4.1(286 reviews)
    0.4 kmZona Hotelera
    $$$

    Stopped again on our trip this year and everything was incredible again! I started with a Caesar…read moresalad that was so fresh, crisp, and delicious. The shrimp that came with it were also really good. For my meal I had the red hook roll, which was their traditional lobster roll with a chipotle mayo. Everything from the bread, to the lobster was perfect. Fred's should be a must stop spot for anyone in the area.

    Celebrated my birthday at Westin Lagunamar in Cancun!…read more Grateful for the Westin Concierge Alfredo for recommending Fred's Part of the Grupo Anderson's restaurants. We took a taxi from resort to Fred's. $12 not including tip each way. Fabulous entrance! Fresh seafood display. Such lovely decor! Live DJ. Amazing view of the sunset! Even saw fireworks!! Let's talk about the magnificent service and amazingly delicious cuisine and drinks! Serving Team: JC- Server Ricardo- assistant Manager Jorge checked in on us several times! Appreciate that!! Great recommendations from JC! Thank you Loved basically everything! From cocktails to dessert! Complimentary bread and coconut sweet treats very much appreciated! The seafood platter was Extraordinary!! Raved about our experience! To family and friends! Highly highly recommend! Can't wait to bring my family!

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    Fred's - Celebration Cake - Don't remember its ingredients but it was amazing!

    Celebration Cake - Don't remember its ingredients but it was amazing!

    Fred's - Ceviche

    Ceviche

    Fred's - I'll call him Andy the alligator - he visits nightly for scraps from the Lagoon. You are safe up high on deck.  Amusing.

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    I'll call him Andy the alligator - he visits nightly for scraps from the Lagoon. You are safe up high on deck. Amusing.

    La Palapa - bars - Updated May 2026

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