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    Ninfa's Café

    4.6 (103 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken Chilaquiles
    Samantha M.

    I was looking for breakfast on a rainy morning in Cancun. Well, I found one however - I wasn't impressed with the chilaquiles. I was really surprised that the chicken itself was well - bland. The salsa was great but didn't make up for the fact that chicken had zero flavor. It felt like an afterthought. The rest of the food, my juice and coffee were all so good. I would go back but not get the same dish again.

    Wife had Chilaquiles with coffee and I had a delicious Sartén with potato egg chorizo and cactus  and fresh ORange Juice
    Miguel G.

    It was a good breakfast, food is decent, taste fresh made,service was a little slow but there was only one guy running the front of the house so we cut him a break on that, prices were right, We'll definitely come back.

    Iced coffee
    Avery R.

    The best breakfast we had in Mexico and I wish we came here again. No where else had coffee or molletes this good. Highly recommend! There was no wait and originally the waitress said they were out of molletes. She then proceeded to buy fresh bread and make them for me. Some of the best service I've ever had. I wish I could eat here everyday. The outdoor seating was perfect and shaded. Not too far from our hotel either.

    Xochithl S.

    The ambiance of Ninfas cafe is very calm and was a super nice place to eat breakfast at. No wait time and all of the service was prompt and quick. A really nice place hidden amongst the hotel zone. There were no tables to eat inside other than a bar area type of seating so we ate outside in the shade. I ordered a green juice and chilaquiles with over easy eggs. I loved the salsa verde more than the salsa roja but both were sooo good. When my boyfriend ordered molletes at first the cook said they didn't have any but she ended up accommodating us and made molletes which was very kind of her and I appreciated a ton.

    Delicious pancakes with berries, huevos rancheros and berry smoothie
    Christine U.

    I was on my way to a cafe to pick up a pastry for breakfast, but I passed by here and stopped because something smelled good inside. The very nice owner (? perhaps, or maybe it was the manager?) was sitting outside with a regular customer and they both pointed out things on the menu based on what I was in the mood for. I ended up getting a berry smoothie, pancakes with fruit and huevos rancheros (which came with coffee or oj.) All of it was great! Enough to split between me and my husband for a full brunch. Everything was made fresh. The smoothie was perfect and the pancakes were low key some of the best pancakes I've ever had. Quite fluffy and soft with a bit of crisp on the exterior. They came with butter, syrup and jam packets. The huevos rancheros I got because they were out of chorizo and I was not disappointed. Tasty and a very large portion. I wish I had more time to return before I left Cancun, but I would definitely go back if I were in town again!

    Our bill, 2 coffees, 2 orange juices and 2 breakfast  480 mxp = $24.28 (USD)
    Chica B.

    This is a hidden jewel in the heart of Cancun. If you like fresh and healthy made to order and very reasonable price, then this is your spot. Ninfa's Cafe. This is our third day in the Cancun area and it is a down time day so we decided to use Yelp to find a breakfast place between walking distance from where I am staying ( Avenida Bonampak). Found Ninfa's Cafe and it is less than half of a mile walking. Price$ is cheap, service excelent, food SUPERB. And this is just for breakfast. We paid in MX pesos. We are coming back, definitely. For breakfast I had the cafe lechero(coffee with lactose free milk), and freshly squeezed orange juice and an omelette with manchego cheese. The waiter asked us for the choice of tortillas or bread, of couse I chose bread because bread is my weakness and it arrived toasted, yummmm. Edit: Of the 9 days I stayed in the area, I had 7 breakfast here including the last day in the MX. I bet everything is good but I can recommend the omelette with manchego cheese and tocino (bacon), the fresh fruits that comes with yogurt and granola (ask to add everything), huevos con chorizo and it came with sweet plantains, delicioso and the chilaquiles con arrachera (skirt steak). My husband had the omelette with manchego cheese (yummy yummy), the hotcakes (pancakes) with fried eggs, and the fresh fruits with yogurt, always with coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice.

    Chilaquiles
    Trinidad D.

    The quality and service of this cafe are great! My partner and I found this cafe in our last trip to Cancun and had to come back twice! The breakfast and green juice were delicious not to mention the hot habanero salsa! Wow! Súper delicioso! Gracias Ninfa! Un placer conocerte! Nos veremos pronto.

    Great setting
    Cristal O.

    Incredible! I can't believe this place doesn't have more reviews, it's 10/10!! You must get the Cafe de Olla! And their green juice is divine! Food also 10/10

    Nice strong espresso
    Monie H.

    5 stars for the good, budget friendly food, and warm service. This is a tiny spot that is easy to miss. We had been walking by it daily, and had not realized. It is located behind the strip mall that is directly across the street from the Riu Palace and Fiesta Villa resorts. We had an order of extra spicy (ask for it if you love HOT chiles) steak Chilaquiles, an order of pancakes, eggs, & bacon, and espresso. The food was fantastic and very reasonable. Locals eat here - that's usually a sign that a place has good food and good prices. Our waiter was very friendly and answered all menu questions. The restaurant has a small bar area inside, about two inside tables, and two small outside tables. It was a lovely morning, so we enjoyed breakfast at an outside table. Had we found this spot before the last day of trip, we probably would have eaten here almost daily.

    Other side of menu
    Ida H.

    During our Cancun vacation, Joe K and I found some time to explore a strip mall that had many closed and vacant businesses. That always makes me sad when this happens. I often wonder what were the circumstances to cause the closures. It looked like a nice mall with a whole lot of potential. But during this outing, we wandered about to discover this little eatery nestled between some buildings. It was late morning and we were in search of a breakfast place, so we ventured closer to see what they were all about. The staff was genuinely friendly and the menu looked very appetizing. The place is just a little kitchen with a few tables under a covered patio. Not much atmosphere, just nice people and good food! After we placed our orders, a sudden rain storm hit us while we sat in the middle of it all. I could feel the water trying to flood our feet, but 2 of the men immediately began sweeping the water out as quickly as they could to keep us somewhat dry. Then our food arrived and my thoughts of running for shelter dissipated. Everything looked delicious! I ordered a veggie omelette with toast, a cappuccino and a papaya juice. Joe got a Huevos La Gusto, coffee and tortillas. We had 2 types of salsa - red & green to spice up our food as needed. We really enjoyed our meals. The ladies who prepared the food and drinks were very sweet. Even though there was a language barrier, our orders were made to order and to perfection! Through wind and rain, nothing could take us away from our amazing breakfasts!

    Enchiladas with pastor
    Lauren T.

    Definitely one of the best restaurants that I've eaten at in Cancún! The prices are reasonable. Everything is made fresh (from the salsa to the freshly squeezed orange juice). You can tell by how delicious the food is. They offer a menu in Spanish and English. The staff is nice and friendly. I would 100% come back. The fried plantains were so so good!

    Ham and egg taco on corn tortilla. Really good!
    H C.

    Nice little spot not too far from my hotel room on Avenida Tulum in downtown. Good food, good prices and really nice people. They made my breakfast tacos upon request just like I wanted. Simple and yummy. Definitely recommend.

    Front of the restaurant
    Mindy A.

    This is my second time visiting this hidden gem. Everytime I've been her the people are SO attentive and so friendly, welcoming and kind. They even made a special plate just for me because I couldn't decide between entrees, so we did a combo. Every time I visit Cancun, I will make it a point to come back!!!

    Scramble and hot cakes - not on the menu but I saw it in another review, and chef made it

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    Closed. Not there. New restaurant is now there. The new place is amazing, a buffet of regional cuisine.

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    This is a fabulous place for breakfast or lunch has great food made with all fresh ingredients atmosphere and friendly service.

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    Excellent food would definitely recommend . Service was excellent and ambiance was great definitely coming back

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    Best food we ate in Cancun, my boyfriend is a food snob and he was obsessed with this place. The Caesar salad is amazing.

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    Marakame Café - Desserts: Pastel de tres leches, Cheese cake tempura, Oreo tempura, and a Japanese cotton cheesecake

    Marakame Café

    3.7(71 reviews)
    0.4 kmSupermanzana 15
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    My husband & I happened to walk by this beautiful open air (they have indoor seating as well) place…read moreon our morning walk, while on a recent vacation. They had a sign that mentioned breakfast buffet w/unlimited mimosas & fresh juice included for $15, we were sold (bottled water does cost extra). My favorites were the fresh fruit bar, chilaquiles (2 kinds), pastry bar, French Toast (ask server for syrup), Mexican Hot Chocolate, fresh grill (for eggs any style) & quesadilla/taco grill. I wish I would have taken more pictures of the buffet set up. The host, servers and staff were very attentive & kind. We wish we would have discovered this place sooner as we would have went there every day. Highly recommended!

    For drinks, we had a Limonada Samura, Green Light, and Kami Sama. Each of the three of us chose two…read morerolls apiece and we shared them. We ordered  Dos Atunes roll, Caribe roll, Unakiu Maki roll, Shake Avocado roll, Pacifico roll, and the Kiuri Maki roll. There were so many intriguing desserts on the menu that we had to try four of them: Pastel de tres leches, Cheese cake tempura, Oreo tempura, and a Japanese cotton cheesecake. One of us had a cafe cappuccino with our shared desserts. The seafood in the rolls was good quality and the rice was perfectly cooked. I loved the sweet and savory combo of the Caribe roll and would order that one again. The prices for our rolls ranged from $9.70 to $17 but worth the price if you are a fan of sushi.

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    Porfirio's - Bone marrow

    Porfirio's

    4.3(890 reviews)
    8.3 kmZona Hotelera
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    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.

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