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La Playita

4.0 (58 reviews)
ModerateSeafood, Bars
Open 11:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Rib eye mane
Erik U.

Excellent service, food was delicious and very well priced. Location is also good, a lot to watch and people walking by. We went back twice so that says a lot. The first time I got rib eye and asked medium rare, I think he thought I said rare, it was a little blue, I still ate it and it was still good. I didn't base any negative part on that, it's my fault for not being able to speak his native tongue. The second time I got rib eye and asked for medium and it was all good too.

Stuffed pineapple bowl with shrimp and a curry-cheese sauce. Highly recommend
Jamie F.

The waiter was very good to us and helped us with the menu since we couldn't understand.I was surprised they played hip hop music. It was a nice indoor/outdoor seating. I had grilled octopus which was delicious. The stuffed pineapple with shrimp had a curry-cheese sauce which was different for me but I enjoyed it. It I ever visit Cancun again I will definitely go back

Stuffed fish filet. Good, not great.
Tuli S.

We flew back from Cuba and I was DYING for fish. And yes, there is fish in Cuba but it's more expensive due to tourist demand. We decided to check out this place and it was pretty good. Huge menu and excellent service. I had the stuffed filet which was good. It was a little on the fishy side but overall decent. My bf had a filet with garlic which was also good. We were spoiled by fresh caught fish during our trip so now our standards are way too high! Prices were decent, 150ish a plate so about $8 USD. We also had shots and they were about 70 pesos each. There were TONS of mosquitos so we had to move inside after a while. They have bug spray if you ask for it :). Also their chipotle sauce is amazing!!

Joe T.

Great service, great food. Perfect outdoor seating and ambiance. I enjoy the tacos, tostada, and definitely the shrimp guacamole.

Carlos A.

This place is to die for... looking for Great seafood ... look no further... best tasty well prices seafood with great music...and ambiance. Fresh tasty seafood were the locals go. Ice cold beer by the keg. Btw they stay open till late all week long. (2AM). Hey Yelp!!!!! They don't close at 2 pm!

Pina rellenda, complementary chips, empanadas and papas fritas (fries)
Chigozie O.

The food was amazing! I highly recommend, music, service, cleanliness all top notch! I ordered the pina rellenda and it tasted great! Seafood & pineapple all coated in cheese and stuffed in a pineapple, what a meal! My friend got the seafood platter and loved it! Great restaurant!

Gena R.

This place has been one of my favorite ones for 4 years. The service is fast, the food is delicious, seafood is fresh and well-prepared. The location is really convenient. Can't wait to come back and visit it again!

Mojito-dreams  fresa (strawberry) and coconut
Elisa S.

Such a great place to stay with a lot of people to chat, eat and listen to great music

Shrimp burger
Amy L.

Service was great! Our waiter was wonderful even with our language barrier. We ordered the shrimp burger and the BBQ burger, both amazing. They had phenomenal guacamole with shrimp! Their mango sauce is also great. We got a 3L beer tower which came out to about 8 and a half beers for 10$ American- great price! We sat on the porch, it was fun but also relaxing. Definitely will be back before we leave!

Grilled octopus
Teve W.

If you don't mind getting off the hotel area, this is the place to go. Not your typical seafood restaurant and service is great. My wife and I both had seafood like no other place with a fusion twist. This is one of my top restaurants ever! Try the tamarindo shrimp and the grilled octopus.

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Porfirio's - Bone marrow

Porfirio's

4.3(884 reviews)
8.3 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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Harry's - Harry's Pie

Harry's

4.4(559 reviews)
8.3 kmZona Hotelera
$$$

Edgar and Pedro were amazing. They took such good care of us and made sure we were constantly being…read moretaken care of

From the moment we walked into Harry's in Cancun, we were treated like royalty. The staff didn't…read morejust greet us; they welcomed us with the kind of warmth and attention that makes you feel like the entire evening was designed around you. Once we stepped onto the deck overlooking the lagoon, the whole experience elevated even further. The scenery was stunning, soft lights reflecting off the water, a gentle breeze, and live music drifting through the air like the perfect soundtrack to an already unforgettable night. Then came the food, each dish was its own little masterpiece. The bread service alone set the tone: warm, golden rolls with just the right touch off salt. The wedge salad followed. It was crisp, cold, and generously dressed, with smoky bacon and bright tomatoes adding all the right contrasts. The dry-aged steak was the star of the table, cooked perfectly with that deep, rich flavor only dry-aging can create. The roasted peppers and silky sauce on the side made every bite feel intentional. The octopus was another standout, tender, beautifully charred, and plated with a vibrant puree that balanced the dish with a touch of sweetness. One of the best plates we had. The table got more entrees since there were 8 of us but didn't get pictures. Sea brass was another favorite. Even the lobster soup arrived with flair: a velvety bowl paired with a seafood-topped toast that brought texture and richness together in one elegant bite. The beef tartare with fries was classic and fresh, refined without losing its fun. Dessert turned into a full performance. The liquid-nitrogen ice cream came with swirling clouds of cold vapor, dramatic and delicious. The birthday cake arrived crowned with berries and a sparkling candle that lit up the whole table. And just when we thought the night couldn't get any more whimsical, out came the towering blue cotton candy, playful, over-the-top, and impossible not to smile at. Harry's doesn't just serve dinner. It creates an experience, one where the service, the scenery, the atmosphere, and the food all work together to make you feel celebrated. Our night felt luxurious, thoughtful, and truly unforgettable for my husband's 50th birthday! Well done Harry's!

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Harry's - Kobe ribeye

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Mandala - Views are amazing

Mandala

3.5(76 reviews)
8.0 kmZona Hotelera
$$$

Loud loud loud but also fun with the right music ! Service it's amazing from All the staff ! I got…read morea massage charge separately 50-90 dls with tip fand the bed space for 8 people was $850 dollars. If you want to party this is good you have the beach on front amazing views !! Food it's not bad also you drink all day you won't notice it if it's bad

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.

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Mandala - Plastic that I choked on

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Beach Please

Beach Please

3.8(6 reviews)
1.4 kmSupermanzana 22
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Stopped by here on my way back to Belize. Such a perfect little spot to stop in to fill up on good…read morefood ! Beach Please !! This is a great p

They will be two takeaways from this review…read more.. 1. Awesome place to drink! Great prices and tasty drinks! 2. Food was below expectations, I would consider this a bar with below average bar food. Sat down to order food but was told they don't serve food until 6P. We decided to have drinks and wait for the food. As 6P approached the waiter said maybe 7P they will start. At this point it's like pay for the drinks and try again. Ordered a Mango Daquiri which was very tasty and unique. It had tamarindo on the rim and at the bottom of the drink. Flavor was definitely there. Also ordered two Don Julio shots for 70 pesos/ea. Cost is definitely reasonable. We left, but did come back later to try the food. We ordered the beach please combo which came with fries, cheese sticks, wings, and nachos. The fries were good along with the cheese sticks. Bars usually fry food decently. Nachos were basic and just not good. The nachos were toosalty and the cheese was awful. The wings were unique, but not in a good way. We went with BBQ instead of buffalo. The BBQ wings were cooked well, but beyond sweet. It tasted like the mixed tamarindo or chile limon in the sauce to give it a Mexican Twist, but it was not enjoyable. Bad combo for wings. We were they pretty early and planned to try again later at night to see if more people actually hang out there. But never got around to it.

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Beach Please - Ven a conocernos

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La Playita - seafood - Updated May 2026

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