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    Monkey Business

    4.1 (58 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Mexican

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    Loud
    DJ
    Live music
    Music videos

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    Live band
    Yash T.

    TLDR : Great music and nice drinks!! Monkey business was a fun place to end our night with. We did not want to go clubbing so skipped the clubs and went around the hotel zone trying out different low key places. Monkey business was amazing with live music band and we ended up on a night they offer karaoke which turned out to be a lot of fun given their unique style of fun with a guy dressed up as a monkey. Their drinks are good and the service staff was pleasant.

    Chapo
    Barbara S.

    This place was so much fun!! Stopped here on our first night in Cancun. If you don't want to pay a cover fee to go into the clubs, this bar is a great place to go. They had live music and interactive activities such as the conga line and karaoke if you're bold enough to go up :) Service was great too, making sure we were being taken care of.

    Very tasty local cuisine
    Michael P.

    This is just outside Krystal hotel what a wonderful experience fantastic seen and lots of laughter as you listen to karaoke. Surprisingly, we were lucky enough to have several beautiful songs in this crazy monkey that comes around and he has a special surprise for you that I let you discover yourself, I must place a muscular place The food and service is excellent tasty and well seasoned. Are you gonna do with this local cuisine?

    Maria B.

    Late night in Cancun and after walking the entire strip and bar hoping we ended up coming to this place because they had life music. No cover for entry was a plus and everyone was really nice. Temperature was taken and sanitizer for shoes and hands before we entered. Our server showed us to a table and we ordered the chips and salsa with chicken and steak and lime margaritas. Reasonable prices. The chips were handmade and Salsa were fantastic. The meat was tender and everything was hot. Lots of guacamole behind the cream cheese. Fresh ingredients. Everything tasted delicious. The margarita arrived and I wasn't impressed by the glass or presentation but OMG the flavor was 100/100 really good quality tequila, something that I need to add is that I noticed the straw was made of corn, and that was innovative, any effort to recycle and contribute to the save planet is appreciated. There was a very talented band playing rock, the audience got captivated by them. The female singer had a fantastic strong voice. A few other cover songs were played by a male singer he was also very talented, they both complemented each other other while they played a few covers and some requests from the audience. It's was a powerful, smooth, melodious performance. We had fun listening to some old classic rock. My friends wanted to try hookah (first timers) and our server came with a box and explained them everything about it and all the flavors they went for watermelon. Service was awesome, attentive and friendly and the server was always checking on us. We had another round of drinks and really enjoyed our night out there. If you ever in downtown Cancun this is a great spot. Thank me later!!! :)

    Greg F.

    Monkey Business restaurant and bar is a fun place in downtown Cancun on Kukulcan Boulevard. Somewhat touristy, but it is certainly fun for visitors and locals alike. The location is great and the view from the patio highlights much of the downtown Cancun action. Monkey Business has free WiFi, serves pretty good food, and they have karaoke. I indulged in the karaoke and had a great time. Regarding the beer, you can get a 32 ounce Modelo for $7 bucks, which is not a bad deal at all. Regarding the service, the staff has always done a great job for us. They are prompt, efficient, and very friendly. If you decide you want to join in on the karaoke, there are playlists floating around. If you can't find a playlist, just ask your server. In addition, if your cannot find your "go to" song like Carless Whisper (Joe G.), just ask the server who will inquire with the DJ. Chicken Fried by Zac Brown wasn't on the playlist, but the DJ was able to hook it up. Overall, Monkey Business is a great spot to chill, have a snack, have some drinks, sing a song, and then head off to the next spot.

    French Fries
    Michele B.

    Visiting Cancun ..... late night intervention We stopped in for a quick bite and were greeted by a really cool staff Everyone was helpful and engaging Really a good vibe Drinks were really good... not watered down We ordered and the food came out quick Several staff members stopped to check and see if we were good There was a band setting up and we heard a little bit... all and all it was a nice experience #CJO2022

    Fresh guac
    Osh K.

    This is the quietest place in the hotel zone Cancun. They have great live bands that play a few hours a night. The food, drinks and dessert are all great. I am letting everyone know that you have to be here before 9pm as Cancun is on a curfew and all places close early by 11pm.

    This was super good! The flavor was just right the steak was so tender a nice gentleman that works at coco Bongo recommended
    Alexiss M.

    Super good! The shrimp, chicken & steak was so gooooood must try!!! 10/10 Also there is live music where you can enjoy your food and a show!

    Lauren C.

    We just arrived in Cancun and was looking for something light to eat after not eating since breakfast at the airport. Something "light" in Mexico sounds weird, I know. We found this place right next to our hotel and I ordered grilled chicken & vegetables and it was delicious. Very tender, marinated in a very chimichanga sauce. It was exactly what I was looking for.

    Carey C.

    Great outdoor venue in the Cancun Hotel Zone. We just got beers, and they were cold and refreshing. The band was pretty good too.

    Zermin A.

    Sucha fun place with great bar bites and hookah! Don't be fooled by the looks, the food and service here is really pretty good and the karaoke just adds to the fun! Was a great find and fun to stumble into! Surprisingly exceeded our expectation!

    Jay S.

    I spent my 28th birthday here. I really enjoyed the atmosphere​ and customer service. ​ They offer free birthday shots, live music, and karaoke​. This place is highly recommended​.

    Gabby O.

    Had a lot of fun in Monkey Cancun. The service was very good. There was a lived band playing and it was really good, they also has karaoke. We had chimichangas, and they were delicious!

    Great music for chicago peeps!

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    Lively music and good energy. The drinks weren't badly priced, and tasted awesome. Highly recommend

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    Mextreme - The chicken burrito.

    Mextreme

    4.0(590 reviews)
    0.2 kmZona Hotelera
    $$

    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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    Mextreme - The new building (Jan. 24, 2026).

    The new building (Jan. 24, 2026).

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    La Bamba

    La Bamba

    4.8(101 reviews)
    0.6 kmZona Hotelera

    This is a smaller place in a plaza, so blink and you'll miss it. I started with a margarita as…read moreusual. It's huge, as far as presentation it's not very fancy, it was tasty but as large as it was you'd think it had more alcohol to offset the size. But it did not. My wife ordered the aguachile with octopus. I ordered the Tuna Burger, and we got the steak quesadillas as an appetizer. My wife said she would give her aguachile a 3.8 out of 5. I thought the tuna burger was very tasty. Basically they took a tuna steak and put it between a hamburger bun. I can't really compare it to a regular meat burger. But on a scale of 1-10 I'd give it a 7. It came only with lettuce and tomato, but it had flavor enough. The quesadilla's were good, but nothing special, I'd say they were comparable to any you get at an average Mexican restaurant in the states. We came here because of the high ratings. Maybe we ordered the wrong things to try, I thought everything was good, but nothing that was so good it made me want to hurry back.

    Decided to come here because it's expensive to eat on the resort we're at. We were sat down…read moreimmediately and they promptly took our order. The menu is simple with just enough options to where everyone can find something they like. I had the skirt steak tacos and my friend got fish tacos, We also ordered a frozen margarita and mojito that were huge!!!!! The prices were fair for what you get and the atmosphere is casual and comfortable. The music is not too loud so you can have a conversation with your group. They are not pushy to get you in and out like other places. Will definitely be back

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    Restaurant decor

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    Tacos and coconut shrimp plte

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    Porfirio's - Bone marrow

    Porfirio's

    4.3(884 reviews)
    5.3 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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    Dining room

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    Yellowfin tuna

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    Habaneros

    Habaneros

    4.1(37 reviews)
    0.5 kmZona Hotelera

    Located at the edge of the property by the beach. It is the go to spot for seafood. This was…read morelocated right next to our room so we went here pretty often. While we were waiting for our food, they always brought over guac and chips. The ambiance is nice. I'd say it's the nicest out of all the restaurants because it is literally right by the sand and you could easily throw your cup into the water from where you sit (don't do this lol) They have a bar that serves everything (beer, cocktails, wine, alcohol free beverages, etc). The servers are all nice and helpful. The food is what highlights this place. Very VERY delicious fish and seafood. They have oyster shooters too. Don't be afraid to order multiple different dishes all at once. I did that with my party and we have no regrets. We ate it all!! Highly recommend :)

    Another Hyatt Ziva Resort Restaurant, we actually went to this one twice, I think it's one of the…read morebetter options, especially for lunch time since there are more limited options compared to dinner. Ordered: - Baja Tacos - I liked this one, but I don't know why but I do gravitate towards seafood tacos whenever it's available. - Castacan Tacos - Crispy pork belly was a little too fatty for me. - Fuego Marino Tostada - Honestly all the tostadas were pretty good - Tulum Tostada - Rey Marino Tostada - Ashes of the Sea - This one was ok. I think the other items on the menu were just better. - Fried Fish - this reminded me of the Viet fried fish my moms makes sometimes lol.

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    Habaneros - Eating by the beach

    Eating by the beach

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    Habaneros

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