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There are a lot of things I want people to stop doing on yelp, but more than anything else, I want people to stop lying about these international restaurants just because they, like I, got duped by TikTok videos. I saw so many videos and read so much hype about this place. I was excited to try it. I was just as disappointed when I threw out my burrito after a couple of bites. The food here is not good. It is so basic. I ordered chili cheese fries, and a burrito. For the burrito, you have to complete a form for your customizations, which I thought was going to be efficient. Unfortunately, despite my burrito, having everything in it that it was supposed to, I was overwhelmed by the massive amount of onions. Additionally, I was underwhelmed by the amount of shrimp inside my burrito. There weren't many at all and the entire burrito literally tasted like nothing. I ordered the shrimp and mahi. There was absolutely nothing remarkable about it. For a second, I almost wondered if I had Covid because the flavor was so lacking.But after speaking to friends of mine who also visited, I realized that I wasn't the only one. In total, I spent about US$32 on an order of chili cheese fries, a jerk, chicken, quesadilla, and a burrito. Fries: so bland. I wanted to throw them out, but I saved them and took them back to my hotel and added salt. It helped a bit, but these were overwhelmingly underseasoned and lacking flavor. The portion, however, was huge. Two out of five. Burrito: more mahi-mahi than shrimp, and neither protein was flavorful. The entire burrito was very bland and was full of more onions than I would ever care to eat. The burrito wasn't OK size, but it did not taste good. Two out of five. Jerk, chicken quesadilla: basic. Not super flavorful. And the chicken did not taste like jerk chicken at all. It didn't even have jerk flavor. Didn't even taste like they rolled the chicken in a little bit of jerk before cooking it. Three out of five. The staff noticed that I did not eat much of my food and asked if I didn't like it. I informed them that I did not like it and that I didn't think it had enough flavor. They did not care. I didn't fully expect them to because I know customer service is very different in Mexico, but I expected more. She even asked if the burrito was too spicy, which was hilarious because there was nothing spicy or even flavorful about it. This is very much a hole in the wall, kind of spot that has been blown up on social media. Very casual vibes, and there appears to be a small roof area where you can overlook the street. I would not return here. I also would not recommend it. Another example of influencers likely getting free food in exchange for review reviews. However, they do have a sign up that says you can get a free shot if you leave a review.
Four stars excellent service! Small Place with large burritos. Had the chicken /pollo which was tasty. A little heavy on the beans would have preferred a little more chicken and cheese. My wife and I split one burrito. Went there twice in March thumbs up On the friendly service. Had the chicken burrito and the pineapple salsa with chips. Recommended!
Probably the best spot I tried in Cancun, I cam here multiple times. The first time I had grilled chicken wings, cajun style. And it was the best jerk I've ever had. The meat was so juicy and soft with a big portion of rice, beans and plantains. Another time I had the coconut shrimp with fries and it was amazing. I truly felt full afterwards, each piece was big and well marinated with great side sauces. The environment is great as the place is not too far from the beach, and with a good music in the background. Note the prices are little bit expensive compared to what would expect in cancun. But overall its worth it
My first time in Mexico. And somehow I end up staying across the street from this place?!? What luck! I got the shrimp and Mahi burrito and my wife had the shrimp and Mahi tacos. I didn't try hers because hers was kinda like mine. We both got spinach soft shells too. She also got a watermelon vodka drink that was huge. It's a really cool set up and fine outdoor eating. The only real downside is all the people who are not a part of the restaurant trying to sell you cocaine.
Really delicious and filling meal. The smoothie was fresh and big enough to share for two people. The breakfast burrito was huge and had a good balance of ingredients. Shrimp tacos were really good although I wasn't expecting so much beans. Service was quick and seating is good when not too busy. Staff answered any questions we had about the menu items. Chill spot for a morning meal and getting energy for the rest of your day.
Best tacos we had in Cancun, incredible (and large) classic margarita. Laid back vibes, just steps outside of the very crazy hotel district. You can build your own tacos/burrito. I got surf and turf tacos, my husband got jerk chicken. Both were seasoned to perfection. Staff was friendly, attentive and engaging.
I came here here for breakfast with my friend while we were staying in Cancun, and the surfing burrito definitely hit the spot. We both ordered custom breakfast burritos, which were absolutely packed and so delicious. Interestingly, when we were there, they were out of both of the original, and the whole wheat wraps, so we had to go with the flavored ones. We also shared one of the smoothies, which was absolutely delicious. It comes in a 1L jar, which is quite large, so the two of us were able to share it. The spot is quite cute, they definitely small, and has basically three bar style tables with stools. We didn't have any issues finding seats, though I could see this place getting quite busy. The music was also excellent and a total vibe. I have to take off one star because their credit card machine was not working at the time so we had to pay in cash.
Great food, cold beers and amazing ambience!! You have an outdoor seating facing a Kulcukan Blvd!!Thank you
Saw this spot on Triple D and when we planned a trip to Cancun, I put it on my list. If you're in the hotel zone, it's right in there and easy to get to by city bus or walking (if you're close). As others said, it's got three small tables outside and it's next to a circle k (think mini mart/ gas station store). Service was friendly and the menu is in pesos. They do take credit cards. Be prepared for a bit of a wait on food. Margarita was huge and refreshing on a hot, humid day. It's worth a trip,
First time in cancun and this place by far gave us the "mexican" food taste we were looking for. After a few hiccups at tourist dumps in the hotel zone. Finally picked the right spot! Food was so good we went two days in a row I wish I was rich I would fly down to it weekly. Great service great staff amazing food. I would never disrespect this place and call it a hole in the wall. This tiny spot is HUGE in everything they offer. Everything made cook to order and from scratch!
TLDR : Great food, nice service and refreshing drinks Surfin Burrito was a the only joint we ended up repeating during our 4 day stay in cancun. This place is small and has community style 3 long tables to be shared. With a local Mexican joint feeling Surfin Burrito did not disappoint. Their burritos were great, the shrimp ceviche was amazing and the nachos were ok.
super, super small shack, barely any place to sit. bf and i got lucky. came around 5pm new years eve you order and pay first. service is kind of slow. food is delicious though, just unpretentious, casual tacos/burritos. if you wanna use the bathroom, you'd have to walk through the kitchen where you'll witness behind the scenes. it's clear that the kitchen doesn't prep ahead of time and makes food fresh. bf and i ordered a lime margarita but ended up getting served a passionfruit margarita. we also ordered a fried "catch of the day." turns out the catch of the day was nothing because when we got our tacos, there wasn't any meat. but it took my boyfriend and i a while to realize that because the tacos was covered in sauces and veggies (still tasty tho). we told the waiter who then brought over tacos with the actual catch of the day (fish). but funny enough, still don't know exactly what fish we ate since we weren't told what it was and couldn't be bothered to ask again.
This place gets so busy! A small hole in the wall. Very affordable. They have some 2-1 margarita specials that we didn't get to try. Ordered a veg fajita nachos that were delicious. A veg fajita burrito and a veg fajita taco. All to go. Took a really long time because they had a million orders come in. You can customize your taco or burrito with the type of tortilla , the veggies, cheese, protein etc. Very cheap and tasted great! Try it out!
4 months ago
Small hole in the wall, service was fantastic! But food was just average I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. They weren't busy at all and the food took so long to arrive i had to get it Togo. Chipotle is better. read more
1 year ago
There are a lot of things I want people to stop doing on yelp, but more than anything else, I want people to stop lying about these international restaurants just because they, like I, got duped by TikTok videos. I saw so many videos and read so much hype about this place. I was excited to try it. I was just as disappointed when I threw out my burrito after a couple of bites. The food here is not good. It is so basic. I ordered chili cheese fries, and a burrito. For the burrito, you have to complete a form for your customizations, which I thought was going to be efficient. Unfortunately, despite my burrito, having everything in it that it was supposed to, I was overwhelmed by the massive amount of onions. Additionally, I was underwhelmed by the amount of shrimp inside my burrito. There weren't many at all and the entire burrito literally tasted like nothing. I ordered the shrimp and mahi. There was absolutely nothing remarkable about it. For a second, I almost wondered if I had Covid because the flavor was so lacking.But after speaking to friends of mine who also visited, I realized that I wasn't the only one. In total, I spent about US$32 on an order of chili cheese fries, a jerk, chicken, quesadilla, and a burrito. Fries: so bland. I wanted to throw them out, but I saved them and took them back to my hotel and added salt. It helped a bit, but these were overwhelmingly underseasoned and lacking flavor. The portion, however, was huge. Two out of five. Burrito: more mahi-mahi than shrimp, and neither protein was flavorful. The entire burrito was very bland and was full of more onions than I would ever care to eat. The burrito wasn't OK size, but it did not taste good. Two out of five. Jerk, chicken quesadilla: basic. Not super flavorful. And the chicken did not taste like jerk chicken at all. It didn't even have jerk flavor. Didn't even taste like they rolled the chicken in a little bit of jerk before cooking it. Three out of five. The staff noticed that I did not eat much of my food and asked if I didn't like it. I informed them that I did not like it and that I didn't think it had enough flavor. They did not care. I didn't fully expect them to because I know customer service is very different in Mexico, but I expected more. She even asked if the burrito was too spicy, which was hilarious because there was nothing spicy or even flavorful about it. This is very much a hole in the wall, kind of spot that has been blown up on social media. Very casual vibes, and there appears to be a small roof area where you can overlook the street. I would not return here. I also would not recommend it. Another example of influencers likely getting free food in exchange for review reviews. However, they do have a sign up that says you can get a free shot if you leave a review. read more
7 months ago
Four stars excellent service! Small Place with large burritos. Had the chicken /pollo which was tasty. A little heavy on the beans would have preferred a little more chicken and cheese. My wife and I split one burrito. Went there twice in March thumbs up On the friendly service. Had the chicken burrito and the pineapple salsa with chips. Recommended! read more
2 months ago
2 years ago
Probably the best spot I tried in Cancun, I cam here multiple times. The first time I had grilled chicken wings, cajun style. And it was the best jerk I've ever had. The meat was so juicy and soft with a big portion of rice, beans and plantains. Another time I had the coconut shrimp with fries and it was amazing. I truly felt full afterwards, each piece was big and well marinated with great side sauces. The environment is great as the place is not too far from the beach, and with a good music in the background. Note the prices are little bit expensive compared to what would expect in cancun. But overall its worth it read more
My first time in Mexico. And somehow I end up staying across the street from this place?!? What luck! I got the shrimp and Mahi burrito and my wife had the shrimp and Mahi tacos. I didn't try hers because hers was kinda like mine. We both got spinach soft shells too. She also got a watermelon vodka drink that was huge. It's a really cool set up and fine outdoor eating. The only real downside is all the people who are not a part of the restaurant trying to sell you cocaine. read more
2 years ago
Really delicious and filling meal. The smoothie was fresh and big enough to share for two people. The breakfast burrito was huge and had a good balance of ingredients. Shrimp tacos were really good although I wasn't expecting so much beans. Service was quick and seating is good when not too busy. Staff answered any questions we had about the menu items. Chill spot for a morning meal and getting energy for the rest of your day. read more
11 months ago
Best tacos we had in Cancun, incredible (and large) classic margarita. Laid back vibes, just steps outside of the very crazy hotel district. You can build your own tacos/burrito. I got surf and turf tacos, my husband got jerk chicken. Both were seasoned to perfection. Staff was friendly, attentive and engaging. read more
6 months ago
I came here here for breakfast with my friend while we were staying in Cancun, and the surfing burrito definitely hit the spot. We both ordered custom breakfast burritos, which were absolutely packed and so delicious. Interestingly, when we were there, they were out of both of the original, and the whole wheat wraps, so we had to go with the flavored ones. We also shared one of the smoothies, which was absolutely delicious. It comes in a 1L jar, which is quite large, so the two of us were able to share it. The spot is quite cute, they definitely small, and has basically three bar style tables with stools. We didn't have any issues finding seats, though I could see this place getting quite busy. The music was also excellent and a total vibe. I have to take off one star because their credit card machine was not working at the time so we had to pay in cash. read more
1 year ago
Great food, cold beers and amazing ambience!! You have an outdoor seating facing a Kulcukan Blvd!!Thank you read more
Saw this spot on Triple D and when we planned a trip to Cancun, I put it on my list. If you're in the hotel zone, it's right in there and easy to get to by city bus or walking (if you're close). As others said, it's got three small tables outside and it's next to a circle k (think mini mart/ gas station store). Service was friendly and the menu is in pesos. They do take credit cards. Be prepared for a bit of a wait on food. Margarita was huge and refreshing on a hot, humid day. It's worth a trip, read more
2 years ago
First time in cancun and this place by far gave us the "mexican" food taste we were looking for. After a few hiccups at tourist dumps in the hotel zone. Finally picked the right spot! Food was so good we went two days in a row I wish I was rich I would fly down to it weekly. Great service great staff amazing food. I would never disrespect this place and call it a hole in the wall. This tiny spot is HUGE in everything they offer. Everything made cook to order and from scratch! read more
TLDR : Great food, nice service and refreshing drinks Surfin Burrito was a the only joint we ended up repeating during our 4 day stay in cancun. This place is small and has community style 3 long tables to be shared. With a local Mexican joint feeling Surfin Burrito did not disappoint. Their burritos were great, the shrimp ceviche was amazing and the nachos were ok. read more
3 years ago
super, super small shack, barely any place to sit. bf and i got lucky. came around 5pm new years eve you order and pay first. service is kind of slow. food is delicious though, just unpretentious, casual tacos/burritos. if you wanna use the bathroom, you'd have to walk through the kitchen where you'll witness behind the scenes. it's clear that the kitchen doesn't prep ahead of time and makes food fresh. bf and i ordered a lime margarita but ended up getting served a passionfruit margarita. we also ordered a fried "catch of the day." turns out the catch of the day was nothing because when we got our tacos, there wasn't any meat. but it took my boyfriend and i a while to realize that because the tacos was covered in sauces and veggies (still tasty tho). we told the waiter who then brought over tacos with the actual catch of the day (fish). but funny enough, still don't know exactly what fish we ate since we weren't told what it was and couldn't be bothered to ask again. read more
3 years ago
This place gets so busy! A small hole in the wall. Very affordable. They have some 2-1 margarita specials that we didn't get to try. Ordered a veg fajita nachos that were delicious. A veg fajita burrito and a veg fajita taco. All to go. Took a really long time because they had a million orders come in. You can customize your taco or burrito with the type of tortilla , the veggies, cheese, protein etc. Very cheap and tasted great! Try it out! read more
2 years ago
Food was fantastic, husband actually wants to hit it again before we leave town!! He had the red burrito (chipotle) steak and chicken with habanero sauce! I had the Quesobarrio that was awesome as well! The drinks were also good Barbie Mezacali and the jagerbomb. Service was quick and helpful.. and the ambiance was fun! read more
2 years ago
Great little hole in the wall, literally! Great food, plenty of choices for millennials as well as the rest of us! Just three shared tables on the street next to OXXO and Circle K. Great eats and drinks! Great looking blended drinks and cold beers! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
WOW. These were the best burritos my husband and I have ever had. Our reviews are solely on the vegetarian burritos. They fill the burritos nice and heavy with plenty of vegetables, rice, beans and cheese. There is no skimping out on any ingredient. The prices of the burritos are very reasonable. As well as the smoothie we ordered, tasted fresh and was served 1 liters worth!! We visited here twice during our trip and saddened that we only discovered this place on the second to last day of our trip! read more
A place with super chill vibes and good food. They have just 3-4 long tables each of which can accommodate 6-7 people. You end up sitting very close to strangers - almost like sitting at a congested bar table but that's a part of this place and the experience if you will. The staff is friendly and food has a little wait time. We went here twice in our week long trip to Cancun - something about the place made me feel super carefree every time I sat here. On our first visit we ordered two Burritos. They give you a paper and pen to customize your burrito. You can choose the wrap, meat, veggies and salsa from a list of options. We ordered one chicken and one catch of the day with other options you can see from attached picture. What I found special about their Burrito is the tortilla wrap itself was super soft and not elastic in texture - like many other Burrito wraps. The filling inside on both burritos was moist but not soggy and very flavorful. We thoroughly enjoyed eating them both. The red eye michelada was super yummy ( it was my first time having it ) and I loved it. On our second visit we ordered a chicken Burrito with different combinations of salsa and veggies. Tasted same mostly to us as previous time. Also ordered a jerk chicken burger with beans in rice and plantain on the side. The rice itself I was not a fan of and couldn't finish. The plantains were ripe ones hence were sweet and sautéed lightly. The burger was of jerk chicken on a turmeric bun - this was definitely interesting. The bun was soft and fluffy with a texture that reminded me of the insides of a particular type of pakora we eat in India that's made out of gram flour. If you are in the area and looking for a place that's open late and one that hopefully wouldn't disappoint I'd recommend giving Surfing Burrito a visit :) read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Not open 24/7 Tried a steak burrito, mango fish tacos, the gnarley smoothie, beach bum smoothie and a fresh coconut here. The steak burrito was customizeable on a sheet of paper. It was a solid 4/5 burrito, the steak was really good but I wish there was more meat inside. The mango fish tacos are battered in tempura, It was definitely fresh but I didn't enjoy the mango part because it's a mango puree sauce and was overly sweet. I was expecting a pico de gallo with mango. I didn't enjoy it on the bed of cabbage in the tacos so I just ate the fish on its own. The gnarley smoothie and beach bum smoothie here are really good, very fresh and you can taste that they blended in actual berries. The fresh coconut was probably my favorite. The coconut water was slightly sweet, and we asked them to chop open the coconut after the water was finished so we could eat the meat which they did with no issues. Definitely need to try this spot at least once in Cancun, Guy Fieri was here! read more
Me and my friend stopped here while walking about to our resort. It was small with a few tables and seats on the outside but the music was popping and all the customers seemed to enjoying themselves. The server quickly came over to greet us as soon as we sat down. We ordered some burritos to go from the late night menu and they were quickly made. My friend and I were very surprised with how big they were! We definitely could have split one. My burrito was filled with chicken, rice, beans and varies other toppings such as jalapeños and sour cream. Everything tasted fresh, very well seasoned, beyond delicious. I'm so glad we decided to eat here and would definitely be back again when visiting Cancun. read more
4 years ago
Still the number one place in Cancun to get your burrito on. Great homemade drinks. I had a piña colada that was handmade ( first for me, ) and it was about a quart of frozen liquid inside a carved out pineapple done on the spot. The fajita nachos were to die for. The owner is turning the upstairs space into a surf instructional school, which is very interesting. We'll be back again and again. read more
3 years ago
This place was awesome! The food was amazing, the drinks were fresh and delicious, and the staff were super friendly and helpful. We stayed at Ocean Dreams and it was literally outside the gate. Great location away from the 'hype' of the hotel district but still close enough to hear all the noise lol. Literally the only place we visited more than one, two, three times during our stay. I also loved the ambiance! read more
1 year ago
5 years ago
Soo good! The food is delish, the staff is friendly and the prices are awesome. We ate 2x while in Cancun and it was totally worth every dime. The juices were super fresh and large enough for 2 people to share. The avocado toast was like nothing I had seen before and the taste was amazing! I would totally recommend trying them out if in the area. read more
2 years ago
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