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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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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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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.

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.

Poached, egg, and Greek yogurt

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

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.

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

As an update to my previous review, I'd like to say that this quickly became our every day lunch spot. He always grabbed the burger (they were cooked better other days). I tried to change it up a bit. The Thai chicken salad was good but small. I really enjoyed the chicken wrap but ask for Pico de gallo to amp up the flavor. The French fries were consistently delicious. Guacamole was amazing every day. No matter if you want to eat at their tables, a cabana, or down at the beach, these guys will bring you anything with a smile. As I said previously, I tried more drinks (for science). The pina colada was very milky and sweet. I strongly suggest a peach or mango daiquiri. The strawberry margarita is much sweeter than the mango. Electric lemonade was delicious but also very sweet. Just ask and you shall receive. Whether you want frozen drinks or basic cocktails they will make them well. Just don't ask for ginger ale. They don't have it. They'll just mix coke and sprite.

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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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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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Porfirio's - Bone marrow

Porfirio's

4.3(889 reviews)
0.8 km•Zona Hotelera
•$$$

This was a bit of a walk from the Marriott Properties and Secrets which are across the street from…read moreFred's and Crab House but you will save 30 minutes each way by walking--the traffic is horrendous! All-in-all it was worth the inconvenience. Very eclectic menu, warm atmosphere and outstanding service. I started withe the Mango-Tamarind: Lettuce, Indian walnut, mango, blueberries, Cotija cheese, mango-habanero dressing and tamarind billet. Unique and tasty. "Swiss Chicken Enchiladas" for the main course was not what you get at a local Mexican joint -- Four tortillas stuffed with chicken, bathed in a creamy tomatillo sauce with melted cheese and a base of refried black beans. This was a 5-star dish! I couldn't resist ordering a side dish though I didn't need to because the enchiladas were really enough, so I indulged myself with fries: these were not your run of the mill French fries. Porfirio's Potatoes -- French fries with chipotle pepper aioli, parmesan cheese and parsley. Finally, if you like ice cream I highly recommend that you order BOTH offerings: 1) "ICE CREAM TASTING" - Strawberry ice cream, chocolate ice cream from Metate, marzipan ice cream and vanilla from Papantla. Served with grated coconut, chocolate grain, M&M's, Oreo cookies and ice cream cones; and, 2) "PORFIRIO'S MOLECULAR ICE CREAM" - served with cajeta Worcestershire sauce in an ice cream cone. (I know it sounds disgusting right? Nope it worked. The chef is just showing off with this dish)

Dinner in the cancun strip…read more We decided to pick Porfirio's for the evening from all of the restaurants outside of the all inclusive resorts. I took some notes and this is what I thought of the dishes. Xoajacan Imoladas - The mole is perfection. The flautas, superb. Everything in this plate is a symphony of what I would expect from Xoajaca. 9.5/10 Barbacoa Bonemarrow - Barcacoa is on point. The Marrow is Sublime. Together with the accompaniments is superb. I dream of Marrow everyday. This is a 10/10 Yellow fin Tosatadas - Superb!!! One of the best tostadas I have ever had. The microgreens, the sauce and the square Tostada works well all together. 8.8/10 Salmon - Cooked perfectly. The corn is a great accompaniment. The fish is impeccably seasoned. This dish is heaven sent with a 9.8/10 Grilled Octopus - Grilled perfectly, I can tell by the texture. The mash is superb, they used margarine instead of butter and I absolutely love the contrast from the traditional mash. 9.8/10 Mexican Rice - Its pretty good. It does have a nice seafoodish finish. The pepper was actually spicy. Nice and pleasant rice dish. 8/10 Charred Avocado Salad - Grilled avocado is a bit of a wash. It did make it look good on the plate. The dressing is a little weak. Needs a little more zip, some citrus or vinegar would give this salad some justice. Its a little uninspired 7/10 Service is impeccable and attentive and the atmosphere is lovely.

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Porfirio's - Dining room

Dining room

Porfirio's - Yellowfin tuna

Yellowfin tuna

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Outdoor dining and entertainment

La Buena Barra - Beans

La Buena Barra

4.5(132 reviews)
2.4 km•Zona Hotelera

After a great lazy day of floating around the pool for our last day in Cancun, we almost decided to…read moreskip a nice dinner and just grab some (more) tacos from a casual spot nearby. But, after debating and reading some reviews, we decided to call (at 7pm) and see if La Buena Barra had any open tables for 7:30. Since Cancún dinner culture generally ramps up after 8, we were in luck and headed to the restaurant. We were warmly greeted by the host team and escorted promptly to a great table outside, overlooking the lagoon and the last bits of sunset in the sky. The ambience of La Buena Barra is amazing, great lighting, ceiling fans to keep a light breeze going, and music that is loud enough to prevent you from hearing conversations at other tables, but still allowed us to talk just fine. Our servers Jonathan and Estefany were the sweetest and most attentive that we experienced during our trip! Excellent food recommendations, even advising against getting a second dessert (due to their size) instead of just letting us spend more money there. Absolutely worthy of 5 star service! Ok- the food: very good, probably some of the more distinct flavors we enjoyed in Cancun. Also a very unique selection of cocktails, delivered in all sorts of unique glasses. BUT truly the best thing we ate was the corn ice cream! It's molded ice cream that looks exactly like an ear of white corn with a ribbon of dulce de leche in the center- honestly the best ice cream I've ever eaten at a restaurant! Prices per person can easily exceed $1000 pesos here depending on what you get, but it's possible to enjoy the experience on a budget. We shared an appetizer (empanadas, highly recommend), shared a large entree (ribeye tacos, comes with 7), a cocktail, side of corn, and dessert- ended up being around $1200 plus tip.

I think I like the ambience of the interior at this location better than the one in Mexico City. As…read morefor the terrace seating, you can't compare the waterfront view here. The octopus is probably the best I've had. The waygu ribeye taco is up there with the best I've had. The service is friendly and attentive. Probably one of the best - if not the best - dining option along Blvd. Kukulcan.

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The Surfin Burrito

The Surfin Burrito

4.1(431 reviews)
0.4 km•Zona Hotelera
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What a great place to hang... Great place to get some good…read morefood And listen some great tunes Diego is great host...thank you for playing some good tunes and serving some great frunks

SCAMMERS!!!! SPEND YOUR MONEY ANYWHERE ELSE!!!!…read more They will tell you it takes 10 minutes and it takes half an hour - I had an excursion booked and couldn't waiting any longer, just to take your money!! I was staying at a hotel next door, WAITING to try this place. I came before it opened was told to come back at at 8. I had an excursion booked and was waiting on my shuttle at my hotel, I asked the blonde bartender how long it would be for 2 burritos, she assured me 5-10 minutes. She said she UNDERSTOOD I couldn't missed my shuttle for my trip and it would be fast!! By 8:30, my shuttle had arrived and I had to leave. I told the bartender I can't wait any longer and had to leave, she asked would I be coming back tonight after my excursion. I told her I would. When I came back at almost 9pm, I had to go back and forth with the manager about what happened. He said he understood about catching the shuttle and he had to make a call to his boss. After 45minutes of waiting and going back and forth, he said his boss checked the camera and I left even after waiting half an hour for 2 burritos, so I get no refund and no burritos!! I SHOWED HIM SCREEN SHOTS OF MY RECEIPT WITH THE TIME I was charged and the time I had to leave!!AND HE ACCUSED ME OF LYING SAYING I SHOULD'VE WAITED LONGER than half an hour, so he wouldn't help, just argue with me about why I left? I came back later that night thinking they would give me a burrito that I paid for!!! To go back and work and argue over something so frivolous, after THEIR EMPLOYEES misinformed me of the time it would take!!! If the PERSON YOU HAVE AT THE FRONT IS TELLING PEOPLE IT CAN BE MADE IN 5-10 minutes THATS WHAT SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED!!! They took my money and REFUSED THE COMPENSATE!! Then the manger accused me of lying - disgusting business and unprofessional management. Took my money and my food. Trash business. Unprofessional service. While we were arguing, other people weee complaining about their service too. If you're a tourist, DONT COME HERE!

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Harry's - Kobe ribeye

Harry's

4.4(565 reviews)
0.9 km•Zona Hotelera
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My significant other knows I love a good restaurant so of course he picked Harry's to patronize…read morewhile in Cancun. Elegance is a word I'd use to describe the place. It's a steakhouse so think of leather, wood, modern, sleek, dimly lit, out door action taking place, and docking available. It's fine dining at the beach and how sexy is Harry's? Very Sexy! Part of the Anderson group we learned that Cancuns best restaurants are part of a chain and glad we were able to try two of them, Harry's being one. Service - Top notch. You know it's fine dining with the service you're getting as soon as you walk in. Let's get into it! Complimentary Bread - Yes please, the best ever! Appetizer - Oyster Rockefeller- These oysters were the biggest I've had seen in life. I did like them but they were lukewarm, they also didn't have bacon which for me, I needed it. They were just too big not to have something extra. Good nonetheless. Burger - Of course I got a burger because I'm a kid at heart. I loved it and that bun omg! Fries were great. Short Rib Sandwich - Delicious he loved the Au jus that went with it. Dessert - Chocolate Cake - It was good but had a bitter chocolate flavor. We always get dessert and this was not our favorite. Complimentary Cotton Candy? And that is exactly why they are 5 stars. It's like a whole love story in here, they aren't perfect but they sure make up for it in ways that count! Yes to Harry's all day, every day!! Thank you for a wonderful lunch!

We came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. Our group lives part of the year in Cancun. We…read moremade it in time to watch sunset across the lagoon. Harry's has a wonderful setting directly on the water. You can access by car or by boat. They presented menus and all steaks come in 3 versions: Kobe, Waygu or USDA. I have to say crazy prices and I am accustomed to Miami. A waiter brings an actual display of the steaks to the table. The tomahawk has to be 3 feet tall. I cannot imagine anyone eating it! We all ordered USDA filets in the mid $80 range. I ordered mine medium. It was overcooked. No pink/red in the middle and very dry. I was a bit disappointed. We were never rushed. At the end, they brought a piece of cake for the birthday celebrant and a huge cotton candy for the table to enjoy. We each had individual bills. I assume because I was English speaking, they converted mine from pesos to US$'s. I always pay in pesos. The tip has been added and my bill was $139. Not sure how it went from $88 to $139. I did not drink any alcohol - only water. It was fine for a one time visit.

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Harry's - Tomahawk

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Avenue Bar - They also have bingo, we were old feeling and bored so we played along

Avenue Bar

4.0(8 reviews)
0.1 km•Zona Hotelera
•$$$

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends We're so…read moreglad you could attend Come inside! Come inside! (Emerson, Lake & Palmer) What a crazy place this is! It's a gorgeous bar, with all kinds of fancy seats and booths and what looks like beds everywhere. It has a DJ booth in the middle of the room, which makes sense because Avenue turns into a dance club at night. It's also a place for shows and entertainment, with a show every night at 8:30 -this week you could choose from 70's songs, Carribean Night, a Michael Jackson Night, Broadway Night, Mexican, International, and Circus. We walked by last night as the Circus show was in full swing. The place was packed and folks were standing three deep in the lobby to watch the three acrobats walking up a pole with their hands and feet, spinning around, moving up and down, head first and feet first, then standing on each other. Pretty cool. We also saw a juggler with neon light rings and flaming things that created a pretty nice visual as he whipped them around. Totally fun..

We had to kill some time before our dinner reservation so we came here for some drinks and the…read moredancing! They have these cool couches and beds to lay on! Something very different! Our server Miguel was great. One of my friends ordered a apple martini. And he had this rolly cart that came over and prepared it infront of us. It had a slice of cucumber and he had then taken a fresh piece of rosemary. He lit it near the rim and aromatically added rosemary to the martini! My friend loved it so he drank 3 of them. I had a mango martini. It was good but after drinking all day didnt want to overload before dinner so i only had a few sips but it was good! Espresso martinis. Were also ordered i was told it was delicious. I dont drink coffee so it didnt interest me. 8:30 the music starts pumping the fog machine starts to pump some fog smoke. Then the dances started coming out in such vibrant costumes. In this lounge the sj booth is in the middle and open we were on the side. And everyone was all over as the dancers performed in the middle. I felt like i was at a dancing with the stars performances. Girls were getting flipped had head pieces on. And the guys knew how to shake it!! The costume changes were quick and they came out from one routine to the next! Cant wait to go back tonight and see it again. Everynight they change the genre. Tonight it was spanish. Last night we missed it but it had. American songs like ymca. Music from the 70s The next few nights the shows included. michael jackson performance. Amazing!! Mexican night with traditonal mexican clothes and dances International night. Had some bollywood dancing Broadway night. Was great had some hairspray, wicked, west side story. Numbers!

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70s night show.

Mandala - Views are amazing

Mandala

3.5(78 reviews)
5.9 km•Zona Hotelera
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Location is excellent: a short taxi/ Uber ride from Presidente InterContinental Cancun resort…read more Service: our group of about 18 adults were greeted politely and efficiently as we checked in for our private party. You will pass through a metal detector and asked if you are carrying in any food or drinks ( not allowed) EVENT SPACES: The groom had reserved two private cabanas overlooking a semi private pool just steps from the beach. There was ample shade provided by sturdy patio III umbrellas, private casitas, each seating 10 adults. ATMOSPHERE: Common areas are look tired in the day light. I'm sure that the flaws are masked by the pool lights once the sun sets. Our private party was at the far end of the club; a 10x14' pool flanked by patio furniture in one side and 5 private cabanas on the other. The cabanas were set up living room style with a sofa, coffee table and cabinets for personal belongings. The view from one of the casitas was oceanfront making a lovely backdrop for photos. The music was obnoxiously loud most of the time with pounding bass. Our crowd was celebrating the Grooms and they a great time. In our case, the grooms were running a tab- open bar and order from an extensive bar menu. FOOD: Well presented and the guests seemed to enjoy it. My allergies were an obstacle to most of the menu, but I enjoyed the fruit OUR SERVERS were amazing. Taking orders and finding the guests was like wrangling cats but somehow they did an amazing job. This please is really suited for a 25-40 year old crowd. You know: the clubbing set. Would I recommend it for an older group? No. Was the event successful? The grooms were pleased, so we were also.

This shit is so dead. The entrance fee was $36 USD and there was no one. I understand it's a Sunday…read morebut they should've had a discounted cover charge like $10 or 1:1 ratio free like Vegas. I'm super disappointed because their DJ played a few good songs, then played whatever he wanted. During that time, EVERYONE was sitting down. Like...read the room? I give a star to the person who was our waiter - super nice. Also, min drinks are $12...

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Mandala - Plastic that I choked on

Plastic that I choked on

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Groom toast

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