Good food. Horrible service. One older waiter in a red shirt was very nice and came to talk to us, too bad he wasn't our waiter. When we first came in we were told to be seated anywhere, after 10 minutes someone came by with menus. Another 10 minutes passed until a younger, portly waiter in blue shirt came to ask us what we wanted to drink. By that time another couple came in, sat down, and left without anyone approaching them. (They had the right idea) We asked for 2 bottled waters and an apple juice for one son, as well as an order of 6 assorted tacos for us and steak nachos for our kid, nothing crazy. It took this guy 20 more minutes to come back with our BOTTLED water, but also to tell us they don't have apple juice. There were 4 tables around us that were seated after us and all got their food before. Another 20 minutes (an hour after we were seated) the older waited came by and asked us if we're doing ok. I said no, we have been here for an hour and we're still waiting, he apologized and said that it's only 2 waiters. I get you don't have enough waiters, but one, what does that have to do with making food or service? And two you're heating up meat and putting it on bread, we didn't ask for anything crazy. 20 minutes to get water out of the fridge? Also why everyone else that came in after us got their food and drinks before? The older waited said your food is coming soon, so we agreed that as soon as we get our order we get the check. He brings our exact taco order to another table, we keep waiting. The older guy, who's not our waiter brings out tacos finally, we ask for the check, he says "I'll let your waiter know" Our waiter comes with the check It has 15% gratuity added! I asked "What's That?" He says "it's the tip" I tell him to take it off We wanted to leave so bad that we only took one bite of each taco (they were Meh) He comes back with the updated check and clears our table Aggressively fast before we get up The only thing I said to him was "if only you served us as fast as you're getting us out" I know it's mean, but he had a bad attitude, never came up to us, never apologized, no kind of communication or customer service. Bottom line: FOOD was OK at best, except the pork taco tasted sour , so I spit that out. Everywhere else this week the food was better. PRICE a bit expensive, it was $260mx for nachos and $300mx for 6 small tacos SERVICE - terrible in our experience Do Not Recommend Hope you have a better experience PS Mercado 28 market felt like I was being grifted at every turn read more

Decided to leave the resort and check out Market 28. After some shopping, decided to have an authentic Mexican meal and this spot was right in front of the market. Super friendly waiter, that spoke very good English. Large and tasty drinks and great food. Survive was very fast, but we were one of only two occupied tables at the time. Highly recommend! read more

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Came back again December 2025. Drank many cervezas with nachos & tacos. Clean restaurant with good service. The Mariachi band was fun. Large menu with several meat and seafood options. Will return. read more

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Great legit Mexican food, even if it's in a tourist shopping area. We even had a mariachi band come in. I had a pork dish that was great event though I can't remember what it was called. The hot sauce is as advertised. Be warned! read more

Mr. Habanero - Mercado 28, Cancun Visit Date: August 5, 2025 Tourist trap - skip it. We came for lunch as a group of 10 (6 adults, 4 kids) and left unimpressed. The good: Seafood ceviche was fresh and tasty. If you specifically order a live fish to be cooked, you'll probably have a decent meal. The bad: Guacamole was bland. How do you mess that up in Mexico? Fish taco: heavily breaded, low quality, tasted like filler. Shrimp taco: equally disappointing. Mariachi band roams tables and charges $12 USD per performance. Fun for a birthday, but be prepared. Shady service warning: The bill included tips (propina) and what appeared to be a service charge. However, the server insisted that tip on the bill wasn't included for him, only for the kitchen staff, and demanded a cash tip. Felt pushy and uncomfortable. Bottom line: There are better, more authentic places to eat in Cancun. Look for real local spots and skip this tourist-targeted place unless you're going specifically for the live fish. read more

Seafood tostadas left me wanting something else. Food was ok, and left me wanting more spice. They cater more towards tourists, and you can tell. Our servicer was very kind and attentive. He has such a happy and positive personality that his coworkers who passed by to offer more drinks laughed and said "yeah, he's like this all the time! He's so happy". Everyone was very helpful in pointing the way to our next stop in our walk around downtown Cancun. Food was ok but you WILL get great service and recommendations! read more

Mr Habanero - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

Loved the food - atmosphere When it was time to pay - cash only - weird - not cool - what would have happened if we did not have cash Left a bad taste read more

We started the day making the trip to market 28 and on the walk over this restaurant was recommended so we decided to stop in. The Ambiance is nice because the restaurant has AC and really helped cool us down after the walk over. The service was very good and they made sure we were always fully attended too. The food was good. Not great but good. I ordered the chilaquiles and it was good. I got scrabbled eggs, bacon, and beef mixed in. The chilaquiles was not spicy but was very flavorful. My wife got the mole poblano and again it was good. My daughter got scrambled eggs with bacon and potatoes and refried black beans on the side. This came with tortillas to make tacos. Lastly the food came out warm and I like my food to come out hot. This was a miss in my opinion. Overall very nice place to enjoy a quick bite and cool off while at the Market 28. read more

Very sweet waiter...sweet and friendly and spoke great English. Tasty chips and salsa. We had fish tacos, the fish was good, batter was soft however. It hit the spot since we were hungry. It was lively with a strolling musician singing and playing guitar. We would return. read more

My friend and I stopped in for lunch before hopping back on the bus to our resort. I had tacos al pastor while she had the shrimp carnitas. I had a Corona while she had a mixed drink. We both enjoyed our meal and the prices were reasonable. The bartender was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed during our visit. read more

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Food was good. Problem is there is no alarm carte way to customize. We wanted to try tacos, enchiladas, Chile rellanos, and more. Like combo plates. Can not be done. Two of us ended up ordering three plates and splitting. God forbid you would want a combo cheese, chicken and beef enchilada plate. You would have to order three plates. An order of each. Again, food was great, but not sure we will return. read more

Our server was very attentive and helpful in suggesting what to order. We shared a taco meal that had 3 different choices and we decided on 2 beef and 1 chicken. It was big enough for us to share and we had to request additional flour tortillas but it was plentiful. Also ordered the guacamole which was okay, wasn't that tasty to me Now the sauces he provided varied from from mild to hot but the one with habaneros was really good and had a kick to it. Our drinks were good and STRONG. read more

Mr Habanero - Cadillac and tequila sunrise Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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This place is one of the best places to eat in the area. It has a clean and welcoming environment. The baja tacos were amazing aswell as the tacos al postor topped with habanero sauce. Our waiter Francisco was amazing! He provided us with great service and recommendations. read more

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AMAZING seafood the lobster & fish size are both big and tasty coconut shrimp is a MUST There's a live mariachi here reasonably priced, friendly staff who also speak English. read more

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The owner/manager was a huge dick. The food was pretty good, probably not enough to make up for his personality though, lol Anyway, we started with shrimp ceviche and chips & guac. Both were excellent. Then we got tacos because well, we're in mexico, duh. The beef tacos were excellent but the fish tacos sucked. As for the manager, we asked him before we came in if they took credit card. He said yes, so we came in. After the meal, he kept insisting we pay in cash (which we already told him we didn't have). When he realized it would be paid with card, he became a complete POS. I've never seen something like it... read more

Great Mom and Pop place. Authentic Mexican flare. Yummy margaritas! My husband an I split the shrimp tacos and they were Devine. We would defiantly recommend. I also enjoyed that they are not standing outside trying to bombard you to eat there. read more

This spot wasn't anything special but it wasn't bad. Wait time for food was a little bit long considering there wasn't anyone else in the restaurant. Definitely left wishing I had tried something else. Staff was friendly and service was great but food was just alright. Better food behind the mercado! read more

Service was bad, food needed flavor, and lobsters costs over $100 each. 2 stars for AC and clean bathrooms.

Food and service was great. Good place to go for authentic food and the atmosphere was great.

I have been meaning to review this place but for some odd reason I couldn't remember the name of the restaurant. I am surprised at how many bad reviews have been written as it was one of my absolute favorite places that I had the pleasure to stop by when I visited Mexico earlier this year. The service was beyond amazing! To start off, the mariachi was about to leave, but when we asked if they could sing for us they were happy to do so! With no hesitation, they ended up singing two songs for us (which we picked ourselves). Our sever was remarkable from beginning to end and went above and beyond to give us the best experience possible. Even at the end when they apparently didn't have change for the amount of money we had given them totally not a huge deal though. Our Tacos al Pastor were great, our margaritas were fresh, delicious guacamole, and at one point the server even went inside without us having to ask and brought each one of us a sombrero for pictures! (Mind you we were a group of 5 girls). Truly thankful for how he treated us and kept us entertained the whole time. At the end I hadn't finished my margarita because it was huge, and without having to ask he went inside and gave me a cup with ice so that I could take it with me! Amazing! All in all, I would recommend this spot 100% read more

Mr Habanero - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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STAY AWAY FROM HERE. YOU WILL GET RIPPED OFF. Unprofessional service (putting hats on me without consent, making inappropriate comments to me and my two girlfriends, suggesting we leave a good tip for his "good service") and SUPER overpriced foods for alright quality foods. Meager servings meager flavors. The $1 tacos from cali are better... trust me. Bland meat. also the 3 tacos were like shitty tortillas with a tablespoon of meat and guac on the side. This guac is lowkey not even interesting. Waiter was like "ok how about I start you off with some chips, guac, and sauce" (which is free everywhere I've ever been in Mexico and US) and we nodded. BUT turns out those weren't free....Nor was it tasty/fresh. I could make better ones on my own. Also gave us small bottled water that was 30 pesos... thats 90 pesos for less than a liter. I got 9.5 liters for 56 pesos at the local pharmacy. I am so disappointed in myself for having gone here. DO NOT GET BAITED read more

The food here was really good! The pork dish I got was delicious and the brown sauce they served with it was an excellent addition. The margaritas were smooth and the guacamole was fresh. The waiter did have a mix up and kind of freak out when we asked him to split our bill and said the only way he could split it since we didn't tell him up front was to divide it all evenly so we had to figure it out ourselves read more

Mr Habanero - Pork dish (don't remember the name). It was delicious, the brown sauce it was served with was also really good. - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

Went to Mr. Habanero for an early lunch mostly to get out of the sweltering heat after visiting Mercado 28. Let me tell you, best chips and salsa LITERALLY EVER. We ordered the huevos rancheros which was pretty good, but the winner here is for sure the red salsa that comes with your meal. (They have air conditioning and bathrooms!) read more

Is Mr. Habanero a tourist trap? Totally. But hey - I'm on vacation in Cancun, and I'm a tourist (so who am I to judge?). This restaurant is located right next to Cancun's infamous flea market (which is like Fisherman's Wharf on steroids). Pretty much all of the vendors and taxi drivers recommend Mr. Habanero (and I'm sure they're getting kick-backs). I will say this though - the food here is legit, and so is their Cadillac Margarita. Our table of three split three different tacos (the pork, the chicken, and the beef). It was more than enough food, and everything was cooked to perfection. They offer a few different salsas (red=spicy, green=mild, and pico de gallo) as well as fresh tortilla chips. Service is friendly. They clearly know how to cater to tourists. We fortunately got the check before the mariachis started playing. All in all, it was a good meal at a fairly decent price. And they accept credit cards. I would totally eat here again. read more

My husband and I stopped here while in Cancun. The food was so good. He got a pulled pork sandwich and I got a grilled chicken breast with sides. The server was very friendly and he brought some delicious habanero salsas to the table for us to enjoy. I ended up making my own tacos with the spread I had and they were delicious. I would recommend this place for some good Mexican food while in this area. read more

How to get here: Near the R2 bus stop in Market 28 Trust me, after walking here from the bus stop you will be hot and sweaty and craving a delicious Mexican restaurant! Look no further because Mr. Habanero is THE ONE! First and foremost, the restaurant bathroom is exceptionally clean! The staff does a good job of keeping the restaurant clean. You can't help but stop and get some tasty tacos while shopping Marcado 28! This restaurant is located right outside the flea market near the parking lot. This place is perfect if you are looking for a quick place to eat before you go back shopping for more great finds! The restaurant is clean and the staff is very attentive and friendly. The menu offers an extensive option of different Mexican dishes. This place is a good spot for dinner as there are entertainers that come in and play music (don't forget to tip them). A mariachi band comes through several times singing and really gives the restaurant a lively feel. I ordered the (street tacos) 6 different tacos with steak and prawns. I paid 210 pesos for the 6 tacos. It took a while for my food to come out, but overall it was good. The portions are pretty big so be careful not to order too much food. The prices are reasonable. They also serve delicious cocktail drinks here as well. I didn't try any but they did look tasty. Most of the staff speak English so you shouldn't have any problem in communicating with staff. Overall, I would definitely visit this when I come back to Cancun. read more

Husband and I stopped here after shopping at Market 28 because we wanted a sit-down restaurant to relax, eat, chat, and use the bathroom. It was the BEST decision. If you go to Market 28, GO here afterward! The pico (or salsa) and guac is AMAZING to start with. I had the shrimp tacos and my husband had the fajitas. We could have NEVER finished them. The portions were huge and the shrimp tacos were the best I've ever had! They had a big selection of margaritas but I was paranoid about the water (ice in the margaritas) so we just got bottled drinks. Many people were getting the margaritas so maybe they were fine! While we were there, a mariachi band was playing and they were really talented and nice to listen to. Overall everything was AMAZING and I was so happy that we stopped in. read more

Mr Habanero - Yum! Pico y guacamolè - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

A bit of a tourist trap, Mr Habanero is located across from Mercado 28. As we exited our taxi we were flanked by 20 vendors and restaurant associates directing us to their stalls or shops. It was pretty overwhelming. We were hungry, so we ended up at Mr Habanero for lunch. Classic Mexican fare, fancy cocktails and well decorated interior. The waiters fought over who was going to wait on our table, so that was a bit odd. The food was yummy, everyone enjoyed the meals. Was surprised the meal was $110, for 4 lunches and a few drinks.. tourist trap for sure, but the food was good and the attentiveness to our table was great. read more

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Stay away. They are thieves with a business license to operate. The "Catch of the Day" plate is definitely a scam. They lie about price then try to screw you. The food was not even good- the lobster was not buttery delicious- it was tough. My fish was undercooked and they put it back on grill and got it back dry. Also, be careful when they try to charge you on credit card. Some bullshit about the exchange rate- MFer- it is of NO importance what MY bank charges ME- they tried to do the exchange rate calculation themselves. Check your receipt! They tried to add a $40 DOLLAR tip THEN said, if you'd like, you can leave me a tip. Nope. You tried too hard and didn't get shit for a tip when you tried to screw me. I made a LOUD scene in both spanish and english to make it a point to diners to CHECK their receipt. Don't waste your time or money here. read more

I visited this place in May and honestly wasn't impressed. The food was very sub par compared to other places that I tried while in Cancun. I thought the food was overly greasy and lacked some flavor. The drink was good and the customer service was excellent. However, the staff will kick you out when it's time to close and there are no other customers. Like some other reviewers have stated, it's definitely a tourist trap. Would I go back? Nope! But it was an experience. read more

Located in Mercado 28. Was decent food. I saw a lot of guacamole plates going back half full. They give you a very large portion of guacamole but it is thinned out quite a bit. My recommendation would be to keep it chunky and go with a smaller portion. I'm more about quality than quantity. I had 2 Micheladas. They were spot on. I also had a beef Chile relleno (165 pesos). It was huge. The sauce was a bit bland but all in all it was okay. The waiter was great. Spoke perfect English, was polite and informative. He gets 5 stars but the food was just very over priced for Market 28. Better food for a lot less money in hotel zone. read more

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Back at Mr. Habanero for third time in four years, this time with my wife (Wendy R prior review) our daughter and her friend. Great food and in house Mariachi Band. Must order the queso fundito. Grilled shrimp is amazing. Looks like a hole in the wall and hard to find near market 28 but well worth seeking out. read more

Mr Habanero - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

Definitely a great choice for some awesome authentic Mexican food great service and food was delicious

Ohhh they are all friendly and then they tell you they can make you a wonderful lunch for 4 people consisting of 1 Lobster, 1 Red snapper, 11 shrimp, vegetables, chips, salsa, 2 beers, two sodas. Here is the CON/ TRICK this combination is not on the menu, although one similar is on menu priced at 60 dollars but "Hector" brings out a large lobster and says does this look good and you are now trapped, BECAUSE HE BRINGS OUT A CHECK FOR 200 DOLLARS FOR JUST 4 PEOPLE, and says yes but you ordered a large lobster. All of us could have eaten a large lobster any place in the U.S. for $ 35 per peson with sides. Of course we only got 1 large lobster, 1 fish and 11 shrimp for $200 DOLLARS. This lunch for four should have cost $100.00 even with two beers and chips. DON'T worry Hectare will tell you the tip is already in the total. THANKS HECTORE FOR PRICING IN A $100.00 TIP read more

This place made my vacation with its delicious cuisine and excellent service by Ernesto. I had the Shrimp Fajitas and my wife the street tacos which she enjoyed. Ernest was very attentive to us and not pushy. If I am ever in the are again, I will surely stop by. I do highly recommend this place. read more

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Service was good, the food was good, we ordered Queso fundido as an appetizer, my wife ordered a seafood cocktail and I had the mixed fajitas. The fajitas were good, dont expect a huge serving, but you won't leave hungry. My wife's cocktail was served a bit lukewarm and kinda of think (like syrup) we dis mention it and the manager was kind enough to remove it from the bill. You won't see that much in Mexico, so that was a good thing. read more

Mr Habanero - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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The food here and experience is phenomenal. But I recommend if you are traveling from the states to change your money in to Mexican Peso's at a local bank in the states before hand. Our waiter tried to stick us for the bill. But all and all great place, great food, and the Mariachi's are great also! read more

Mr Habanero - Julie enjoying her Corona! - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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Way better then the resort food . The waiter was so nice and patient when explaining the menu and gave us the best recommendation ever . We had the grilled lobster tail with grilled shrimp marinating in this cilantro sauce. When I tell you it was so good and filling my boyfriend and I almost didn't finished it . Located right outside the market . read more

Very good Mexican food. My wife is Mexican and this was good stuff. Friendly staff and cater to tourists reasonable prices for a tourist area. Very clean and good service. read more

Mr Habanero - Part of the entry - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

Okey... the food was okey but this place is a scam! I came here with a group of 4 looking to spend maybe $20/person, took a look at the menu and the prices seemed okey. However, we were then offered the catch of the day platter, which included lobster, fish and shrimp. I asked the waiter to tell me how much it would cost, he told me if I order the bigger platter for 4 people it would be around $50-$60... I was okey with that. Them after finishing the meal, I get the receipt and it's $180!!!! Can't believe it! When asked for explanation, I was told that the lobster was a little heavier! How is that my problem!??? Anyway, I'm never coming back here again and will tell my friends and family to stay away. Please do not waste your money here, find a better place with staff that has good moral values. read more