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    Tacun

    4.2 (330 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sandra F.

    When in Cancun, Mexico or any country you go to, local street food is the best. This was on my to do list when here and I'm glad I found this spot near our hotel. They serve everything to tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, well... every Mexican dish you can think of. I ordered 3 beef tacos and my Mr ordered the grilled fish tacos. We received chips and salsa with our meals. Three different homemade salsa. All with different taste and spice level. Mild, medium and hot. My favorite was the red sauce followed by the green mild sauce. Wow! The tacos are hands down the best I've ever had. Fresh ingredients. Honestly, it didn't need the sauce because the flavor was so good but it enhanced it. Both my Mr and I cleaned our plates. After our first beers, we had another round because we were enjoying the atmosphere. I highly recommend this place! Reasonable pricing for food and beers! Plus service was excellent and food was super delish! We are definitely returning whenever we visit Cancun again!

    Suzette S.

    We visited Cancun as a family in 2013. We stayed at the Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort! We asked our Concierge Fatima where do the locals eat. Fatima recommended Tacun. It became a family favorite and it has been our first meal every time we return to Cancun! Authentic Mexican food! Good pricing. The sauces provided with the chips are HOT, HOTTER and HOTTEST! I order the guacamole :) Bring cash! Short walk from resort!

    Taco time!
    Josh W.

    When in Mexico, you're gonna want some street tacos. Good thing this little spot was just walking distance from our resort. And good? Absolutely! Great tacos and salsa, fantastic service, and definitely a local feel. My lady and I went on a Thursday for lunch and were greeted by a very friendly server right away. The seating is all outdoors but under a canopy with lots of fans blowing. Their menu was surprisingly big for a small place with only about ten tables and featured lots of tasty options. Of course, we went with the tacos, my lady had three beef tacos and I had two fish tacos. For our drinks, we both had Modelo Especial. Our server brought us chips and three salsas; one mild, one medium, and one hot. All three were very tasty. We didn't wait long at all before the tacos were ready and they were excellent. My fish tacos tasted like the fish was caught just that morning. My lady really enjoyed her tacos too. The beef was marinated so they didn't even need salsa but the salsa did make them even better. We stuck around for two more drinks, another Modelo for my lady and a Dos Equis for me. And the fact that we got it all for $25 made is epic. This was a perfect spot for authentic street tacos. If we had another day here, we'd absolutely go again. Maybe try some margaritas next time.

    Chicken enchiladas
    Lee Z.

    Very casual outdoor atmosphere. Service was good although the limited English. Google translate came in handy. Food was decent with a good price point.

    Liang T.

    I'd consider Tacun a hole in the wall type of place. It's kind of tucked away in between a few resorts but not located inside a resort. The chips and salsa were really awesome and a great way to start the meal. I got fish tacos and my fiancé got adobada tacos. I thought the fish tacos were good but not great. I like my fish tacos deep fried and crispy so the steamed/braised fish lacked flavor and texture for me. The various sauces helped make up for it though but I would've like more flavor on the fish itself. Their adobada tacos were better. I'd say great but not awesome. I've had better adobada tacos at tacos el gordo in San Diego.

    Sarah R.

    We were staying at the airbnb right next to it and our host told us that we get complimentary margaritas as her guests so off we went! Standard menu, nothing special but the dishes were good. We got some fish, a chicken cordon bleu, and tacos. Their chorizo was delicious - perfectly fatty and crunchy. Service was farm and friendly. Forgot to ask the name of the server but he was nice. He also made sure that the fan was on us the whole time since it was a sweltering hot afternoon. Perfect for a snack or light dinner, but probably won't go out of my way for it.

    Al pastor tacos! Yum!!!
    Maria S.

    If you're in Cancún and haven't been to Tacun, you're seriously missing out! This unassuming hole-in-the-wall joint delivers some of the best tacos I've ever had--and I'm still dreaming about their al pastor tacos. The al pastor is simply perfection: tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. Every bite is a delightful explosion of spices and perfectly marinated meat, cooked to perfection and served on warm, fresh tortillas. It's the kind of meal that makes you stop and savor every bite. Not only is the food incredible, but the prices are also spot-on. You get amazing quality without breaking the bank, which makes it even easier to indulge. Tacun is proof that some of the best culinary experiences come from the simplest places. If you're in Cancún, do yourself a favor and make a stop here. Your taste buds will thank you!

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    David J.

    I had to downgrade it a star as they were out of certain ingredients that happened to be in our favorites. We had chicken enchiladas and fajitas, and queso fundido, all good; the service was good. Be careful with seating, as some chairs are broken. The prices have gone up a bit, and I'm including menu pics.

    Ceviche

    This is a hole in the wall taco joint, but the value to price is high. It's your classic Mexican restaurant, it's not anything fancy, the decor is dated, it doesn't feel super clean or modern, and you're right next to the road looking at a broken circle K sign. But it was right down the street from us and the food was great. The service was friendly. The prices were insanely reasonable. We got 2 eggs with chorizo breakfast plates, ceviche, coffee, orange juice, and obviously it all came with chips and salsa - $35 all in. I left full and my wallet was happy. 4 stars as honestly it is a bit dirty but if you're fine with that I recommend it.

    Tacos and mango margarita
    Kaylynn O.

    Food and drinks were phenomenal, staff were super friendly. 10/10 recommend, been dreaming about the tacos since I left. Cant wait to revisit

    Tacos
    M. S.

    Tacun was a fun little adventure. I loved the tacos and salsa. I also enjoyed a michelada with corona. All really good.

    This place didn't look the best but it was actually cute. The food and service was great. The lady didn't speak much English but she was so sweet. The address Yelp had was wrong but i tried to update it to the correct one

    Cheese Enchiladas
    Dan G.

    Authentic Mexican food and no ambiance, this is a good break from the fancy restaurants. Good food and friendly. Please note - Only accepts cash, no credit cards.

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    Right off the side of the main road of the hotel zone, this is real authentic Mexican food and for a good price.

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    4.8(101 reviews)
    1.7 kmZona Hotelera

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    Wonderful to have a Mayan restaurant in Cancun again since Lana closed…read more Really unique dishes, including vegetarian options and good seafood.

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    4.0(590 reviews)
    2.3 kmZona Hotelera
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    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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