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    Marakame Café

    3.7 (70 reviews)
    ModerateCafeteria, Bars
    Open 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Live music
    Good for groups

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    Fantastic authentic meals. Everything was great, tasted amazing, very polite staff. We had breakfast, French toast, Mexican coffee, bacon, tamales. I would try everything if I were you. Buffett was the best !!!

    Freshly prepared food at the brunch buffet
    Tripp W.

    A great find in the heart of central Cancun. Worth the stop. I had the brunch buffet -- I will be back! Sofia was a great help!

    Pina colada
    John A.

    The ambiance of this restaurant was magnificent. This is a romantic place with live music playing often. I just had a Pina colada here and it was well balanced in terms of juice to alcohol ratio.

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    The service and ambiance were wonderful! Laura was incredible!! My party enjoyed our time here!

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    Foods great here, come every time I'm in Cancun! Buffet style eating, my favorite part is the deserts !

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    Service was ok but the food was really good! We ate here twice during our stay. I enjoyed the vegetarian food options.

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    Porfirio's - Bone marrow

    Porfirio's

    4.3(884 reviews)
    8.4 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)
    8.4 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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    Mandala - Views are amazing

    Mandala

    3.5(76 reviews)
    8.7 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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    Beach Please

    Beach Please

    3.8(6 reviews)
    1.9 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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