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.

Some of the best food I had in Cancun, pricey though. I love the tacos and burritos and the drinks…read morewere good too! They have lots of TVs and good food in the air. Friendly service!

So, I think this place changed names. Had the carnes en su jugo. Very very nice!! Also had three…read moretacos - see photo. The meat was extremely tasty. Would recommend and come here again!

The food was just ok. Nothing special. Honestly this place is more expensive than Mexican food back…read morehome for in San Jose California. I honestly believe Mexican food in SJ is way much better and cheaper. The service is excellent can't complain there. I feel like they have separate menus for tourists and locals. So if you're a tourist ask for the local menu.

The best food and service in Cancun!! I ordered the chicken breast with chicken enchilada and…read moreguacamole that was AMAZING!!! So creamy and flavored.. the chicken and enchilada was very good too! Very tender and good tortillas! Their margaritas are good too!! They give out one free margarita each to all guest in party. The margarita is a must! In the ambiance is cool! It's located near La Isla as well! I will come back here !!

Last tacos before heading to airport. This is open and has flan for my daughter. We re the only…read moreguests so service is friendly and fun. Porch seating with ceilings fans. Got my lengua taco and regular pastor.

The tacos were good and authentic. Never knew what a suadero taco was until I got here.read more

Shout out to Cesar, who made all of our culinary experiences during our stay, wonderful. We had the…read morebuffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and a casita on the beach dining experience here. The food was solid but service was fantastic. On one occasion, Cesar had Gustavo assist. Gustavo was a very happy proud employee. The Sunday buffet was legit! There was an omelet station, someone making homemade tortillas for tacos, Bloody Mary's, fresh squeezed orange juice and watermelon juice. It had everything! Everyone seemed happy. I can't speak highly enough of Cesar and the staff we encountered.

We were staying at an Airbnb across the street and frequented this place many times for breakfast…read more Customer service was amazing each time and the a la carte many was pretty decent for the price. They do offer a buffet breakfast for non-residents but we didn't get to try it. Highly suggest the eggs Benedict as it was my favorite breakfast I had! The decor of the cafe is nice and luxurious with an amazing view of Hotel Kempski's private beach. I'm sure there's other breakfast places in the area but if you're nearby I definitely suggest here

Wanted to try some traditional Yucatecan food and we found this spot online. Servers were…read moredistinguished gentlemen who made excellent recommendations and made us feel at home. We tried the tikin xic fish, the relleno negro, and the braided squid. The squid definitely stood out - so tender and flavorful, and went perfectly with their house habañero sauce. Drinks were just okay.. I ordered an avocado margarita which did not have any avocado flavor at all. Overall, decent place.

The business is closed.. It was a wonderful restaurant. We always looked forward to dining on…read moretheir patio when we were in Cancun. It was just such a special restaurant.

Such welcoming and service/staff! Great ambiance and kind service. We had dinner, drinks, and were…read moreable to leave our stuff at the table while we took a quick dip in the beach! Food was fresh and delicious and even had the chance to dance with our waiter. Casual bites with a view and overall a good time.

This is our first time staying at the Cumbres area, we asked for recommendations a good al pastor…read moretacos and we were told about La Parrilla and so happy we tried it! The tacos, salsas, drinks, service and atmosphere were wonderful! Make yourself a favor and stop by this local spot! Yummy

Came here because it was recommended when we were in cancun, had no expectations other than to try…read moresomething new. We came during lunch time (right when they opened) so no pizza at the time but to be honest why would I come to mexico to get pizza. Wait staff was friendly and inviting, was very attentive and helped us out. Gave us an english menu and one in spanish and helped us translate when we needed. Made recommendations etc. Drinks were amazing, definitely try the drinks here! The food was delicious, got enchiladas and man it was great, might be simple but delicious! WE ordered some tacos and was very surprised on how good it was. Ended up getting the grasshopper taco?? IT was delicious you got to try it, very tangy crunchy flavorful food! Everything was great no complaints and the wait staff took it over the top to help us out since we had no idea what we were doing other than to show up and eat good food.

So I am staying at the Hampton Inn for the evening before flying to Mexico City and decided to take…read morein the local fair. Quick search and yelp and this place pops up and is literally right across the street. So I venture out for an early dinner head towards the left as I exit the Hampton across the parking lot of the strip mall and then across 2 roads what looks to be an extravagant entrance to a resort with a reflection pool the entire length of the road up to the gates of whatever it is. Anyway stepped onto the sidewalk on the other side and there is the sign for the resturant! Up the stairs and considers sitting outside at the outdoor, covered bar area but the wait staff opened the door and I decided to take in the full experience. The menu was in Spanish with no English offerings, but if you know enough about Mexican cuisine you can manage, and the English speaking waiter came over to help with my decision. I asked about the mole sauce based on the previous review and, boom!, a plate with tortilla strips and a sampling of all three sauces were in front of me. And then I spotted the cerveche! I order a margarita, a helping of guacamole and the cerveche. I was not at all disappointed! Great food great staff! Bravo mi amigos! Enjoy

Mayan cuisine! We came here after visiting the ruins in…read moreMexico. This place specializes in Mayan pre-Colombian food, not Mexican food! Big difference! Many of the dishes have strange ingredients that the regular gringo hasn't heard of, which makes this even more exotic! I consider myself a mexican food expert, to some degree, and they're serving dishes that are so inventive, so wild, so fresh, so delicious! The dining area is split between a covered outside area, and seating on the grass overlooking the lagoon. Be careful, there's alligators in there! The service was fantastic- the waiter was patient, spoke English, and made excellent recommendations. I got fish with peppers, octopus ceviche, and some mezcal, followed by a honey and anise Mayan drink. All of which were delicious! My dining companion had a strange pepper with some fish- also nom! Coming here was like a history cuisine lesson, mixed with delicious food, wonderful scenery and a pleasant meal! My favorite part of this place is the artwork when you come in. They've got a Mayan god in a cenote at the doorway that just is amazing!

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

Our favorite lunch spot! Tacun was just down the road from where we were staying, so we loved…read morecoming here for a quick, affordable lunch. My favorite tacos were the cochinta, served with pickled onions. So yummy! We also loved the gauc, queso, and chips and salsa. The carne asada tacos were delicious too. The tacos come with a mild, medium and spicy option. The spicy is sooo hot so be careful, but the others are really yummy! The servers were super nice, and food came pretty quick most of the time. I miss the tacos from Tacun!! Need to make another trip to Cancun for them soon :)

Great food! The ambience is nice and they have great and friendly service. We enjoyed our Al pastor…read moretacos and some drinks as well.