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.

The highlight of the trip was hanging at the Library and the service provided by Macgyver and Saul…read more They made the entire trip worth it. Best bartenders I've had in a long time. Every drink was perfect and they were extremely personable and made the experience 100x better.

The Library Bar at the Grand Moon Palace Resort is the absolute coolest speakeasy I've ever been…read moreto. It hides behind a bookcase door. It is decorated with a real old Hollywood vibe. But what makes it the most amazing place is the people. McGiver has been our favorite bartender here for the last 5 years. He always remembers us, he comes up with the most interesting and delightful new drinks, and he is very personable. Yaer is newer (3 years lol) but introduced me to my new go-to drink, the Hugo spritz, and he is the sweetest bartender. Cannot recommend this place enough.

Awesome spot to get craft cocktails and shots of mezcal... Oscar was an amazing mixologist and…read moreperfect host, couldnt have asked for a better experience!

This is hands down one of my favorite places to have dinner. The menu is quite unique the chef make…read moreamazing food with the Yucatán specialities. The place is quite, besides all this new trend with loud club music going on. You can actually have a conversation. The wine selection is superb and the house cocktails with mezcal you have to try. Anyway you won't be sorry to try this place.

Lumma is a MUST while in Holbox…read more Though it's not beachside dining, you will take comfort in dining on beach sand surrounded by beautiful foliage, great tunes, and lighting. As soon as you take your seat, don't waste time - order a margarita (both Mezcal- and tequila-based). The next abosulte must are the shrimp tacos... our gals were gushing about them for days. Days, y'all. The soft shell crab tacos are good too, but something about those shrimp tacos. Presentation is a major part of the experience there, and while the guacamole plate dressed with black charcoal is IG-worthy, it wasn't the best in flavor. Skip if you can, but again, get the shrimp tacos!

We enjoyed dining at Luuma. The ambiance was relaxed and loved the open air environment. The…read morespecialty cocktails were well balanced. We had the Vietnamese spring rolls and sea board. Both were delicious and would eat again. The service was good & attentive. We visited during the off season, but I can see how this would be a hit during busy season.

Amazing drinks they put a lot of time into it, awesome view, pool you can use, great service…read more This place is awesome! We were closer to punta coco side of the island and decided to make a day trip up to mosquito point area and came upon this spot before the sunset. The views up there are awesome, the drinks are amazing, and the pool with the view adds an extra level of experience. We had some cocktails here and they put a ton of love into your drink and I had no problem paying for it. You don't get that type of touch in the states and if you do, you are paying a lot. The strawberry mojito and the smoked margarita were super delicious. Highly recommend going to this spot and chilling on the hammocks in the water while enjoying a delicious drink and possibly watch the sunset go down. You won't regret it

This was such a nice place to visit. The view was amazing. The pool was just a little too cool to…read moreenjoy. The service was amazing. The food was super fresh. Drinks were tasty. I enjoyed this so much.

Everything is magical in the Caribbean, but this place is a little extra! The service is very local…read morevibe very respectful. The beach is pristine and the people that work here care about the ocean which if you're a Caribbean lover, you will appreciate! The food is great and fresh. The drinks are delicious and it is just a very low-key vibe. Jesus is amazing and very friendly. Joanna will take such good care of you and Ruth is outstanding. You will not be disappointed if you visit this beach club.

Spent a lovely day at My Paradise the other week. I live that you can reserve your lounger/umbrella…read morespot online and there is no entrance fee. The service was great and drinks good. We enjoyed our burger, but especially loved the potato wedges-super crispy outside and fluffy potato inside. The beach in front is big and nice and has easy water entry. Note that since the beach is public, people may set up their own umbrellas and chairs between the club and the ocean. It was a great day and I imagine we will be back.

This place was a fun stop. It was right by our hotel and we wanted to come in and see what they…read morehad. We came here twice. The first time it was just for some drinks and then we ate here on New Years Eve. Our bartender was Frank and our server was Esencia Vital. Both were friendly and helpful. We ordered 4 things and all of them were pretty good. We got the Tempura Oysters which were excellent and not greasy at all. The Tiradito Boticario was my favorite. Great texture and flavor without being overwhelmed with sauce. The Camarones Boticario were also quite good. My wife had the Ceviche Boticario and said it was on point. I drank mostly beer which was Corona and I had a glass of white wine. The wine list was limited but they really specialize in their drinks which looked fantastic. We would recommend this place to anyone.

The husband and I were walking around Playa looking for a good place to have a drink and we came…read moreacross El Boticario. The previous year when we were there, this was not open. We were very happy that is open now! I decided to start off with the "Mieles De Maria Sabina" A wonderful mix of 400 Conejos Mezcal, Ancho Reyes, cranberry juice and a "homemade punch". It was very refreshing, well balanced and came in a really cool glass! My second drink was the "Amarra Hombres Cascados". Gin, Aperol, grapefruit juice. It too hit the spot on a really hot day. Definitely a place we will hit when we need a good cocktail!

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.

Food - excellent. we had a group of 5 and we all got different items. i had the chicharon - very…read morecrunchy & flavorful. but think fine dining portions. Service - excellent. staff was great. attentive. friendly. explained all of the dishes. checked in on us. Ambiance - excellent. but beware of cats & raccoon families crawling up & down the trees. they didnt bother us at all and basically ran away once they hopped off the tree. it started raining as we got there so the staff moved everyone under the covered areas. but you are basically eating outdoors. which kind of adds to the intimate IG worthy vibes.

Fantastic experience. Location, food, service - all of it. The exec chef here also has a great…read moreplace in Chicago - Carino - which we love so we had to try this and it didn't disappoint.