Calypso's

4.3 (185 reviews)

ModerateSeafood, Mexican

Open • 1:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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Excellent combo of lobster and fish dinner. Very juicy and tender, grilled perfectly right. The flan is also very good.

The lobster and fish dinner is very juicy. Grilled perfectly right. I enjoy it very much and will come back. It's hard to have seafood cooked so perfectly timed.

Thao D.

Great food and very friendly host/server! Highly recommend if you're ever in the area.

De'Anna W.

Staying nearby I thought this would be the perfect place for lunch but I didn't really have the amazing experience like others rave about in previous reviews. At first I didn't have cash and they're cash only so I had to run to the atm. When I came back I was the only customer. The place right next door was packed. I was greeted with chips and salsa. That was my favorite part of the meal. For lunch I ordered the enchiladas verdes. I didn't find them to be very good. Although a large portion, they were flavorless. Especially the rice and beans. I didn't want to waste food or money so I tried to eat most of my plate but I just couldn't. After I paid, I gave a tip and he put it in his pocket and walked away. I wasn't thanked. It's a small space and again I was the only customer. It felt very impersonal. I probably should have followed the crowd and went next door.

Kathy S.

Delicious food at excellent prices! Felipe is great and took very good care of us. We had the shrimp fajitas & steak filet. Food was deliciously seasoned to perfection and the portions were generous. Seating is outdoors only and they only take cash. The meal came out to much less than I was expecting! Very affordable for the Hotel Zone area. We cannot wait to go again! Bravo Calypso's and Señor Felipe.

Robert G.

Best food ever in cancun. Personal fav. Always come here. 2nd time this trip so far. Best fish. Great deal. Cant believe more dont know about this place. Ownere Felipe is the man. Even gave me a free shirt this trip. Always epic times! Live music this trip too!!

Lu-Shien T.

Unassuming cafe that looks and feels like a beach dive but just off the Kukulcan drag. The owner Felipe is proud of his food served and he should be--the solid selection of seafood is modestly priced and fresh. I chose the Sopa Supremo that featured fish, shell on prawns, squid, octopus, lobster and stone crab claws. The flavor of the broth--the heart of the soup, was complex and clean. Like he gathered the drippings from steaming or blanching all the seafood. But the seafood tasted like it have been hanging out the the heat of the soup a touch too long. If the proteins had been shocked in an ice bath they would be firmer. Nevertheless, the casual delivery matched with bodacious flavor was enough to satisfy for lunch. Complimentary basket of tortilla chips with salsa habanero, salsa guacamole and pics de Gallo rounded off the meal. Rock on! Felipe--represent!

Marvin B.

The food was amazing, a bit overpriced. For it being outdoor seating but can't complain about the food and service. I found this spot on yelp. We had the parrillada (enough for two people) that came with the lobster, shrimp, fish, calamari, and mussels It also comes with rice, steamed veggies and warm tortillas. Let me tell you it did not disappoint! They also gave us a complimentary tequila shot at the end. I was going to leave a tip but then once I checked the tab, they had already included in there.

Joanne A.

Excellent food. We had the fish tacos and the shrimp ceviche. I prefer cabbage on my fish tacos and wish you could choose, but the seafood was amazing. Super fresh. The guacamole was also tasty. Service was terrific. I also like the ambience of the cafe and the outdoor seating.

Sarah E.

Was recommended by a local to come here; we enjoyed ourselves, and I noticed it is equal parts local and touristy at the same time. Small outdoor seating only, kind of hard to find this place if you don't know what you are looking for! All the staff is great, the decor and set up is nice and cozy, prices are good, they even gave us a free shot of tequila with our meal! The reason for the 3star rate is the quality of the food; sort of run-of-the-mill food that you could get at any local place, and the cheese in the quesadillas was still cold/not melted. Still tasted good. And although our group was not personally offended by this, the server/manager(?) was goofing around with some of the tourist tables and somehow ended up flashing an unmentionable sex toy from under his apron as a practical joke, which cracked everyone up. But I can image the outrage of some tourist parents coming here and seeing that with their children, luckily it was all adults that night! Overall, if you're looking for authentic Mexican at a good price with cheap drinks, with a fun and laidback atmosphere, come here.

Taylor S.

Felipe is the man! When I took a bite of his mahi mahi and grouper fish tacos, I knew I had finally arrived in Cancun. That was my first day and I have not had it's equal for 8 days. I am on my way there now for some more before I leave. Felipe speaks English well and is proud of his little restaurant. His uncle served us and he told us his other uncle was upstairs cooking. Family business . I felt like we were old friends. My only regret is wasting my time trying to find a better fish taco. Note the grill marks on the fish and the healthy dollop of guac.

Felipes Shrimp Tacos. Grilled to perfection!

Jessy R.

Best shrimp tacos I've ever had!!! I am a Mexican taco connoisseur and this shrimp tacos are life.

Ida H.

This outdoor cafe style restaurant was just a short walking distance from our hotel which is nestled within the "hotel zone" of Cancun. We had read good Yelp reviews on this place and made a point of visiting here as one of our first places to try at the beginning of our vacation. We were quickly and warmly greeted by one of the servers who stood by hoping and waiting for customers to cross a path with their place of business. I felt like an appreciated patron to say the least. I immediately ordered a blended mango margarita and Joe K got a Mojito, as we scanned the menus. Of all the delicious looking selections offered, I ordered the 2 fish and 2 shrimp taco plate which included a side of tarter sauce, limes and guacamole to add to your food if desired. Joe got a similar meal, but had 2 lobster and 2 shrimp tacos. On a side note observation, I found it interesting that the kitchen is located up on the second floor, so they have to use a spiral staircase to bring the food down to the dining area. I guess they have to be in good physical shape to go up and down those stairs, not to mention balancing trays of food! Our food arrived freshly prepared and looking very appetizing. While Joe didn't think his food was as flavorful as it could have been, I did enjoy the shrimp and a sample of his lobster tacos. However, the fish was not cooked enough for me and I just couldn't eat them. Joe managed to help eat those for me. Basically the majority of our meal was satisfactory. I really liked that they even gave me a free refill of my drink! That was mainly because they had extra margarita still left in the blender. But that extra touch was noticed by me and made me appreciate this place even more! Most places would probably charge you extra for another drink! Just like most of the Cancun eateries, there is a relaxed and "enjoy your meal" atmosphere. You have to ask for your check when you are ready or they will let you hang out all day if you want to!

Mike S.

Family tradition to come here every year and have at least one meal great food and a great time.

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Kun W.

7 years ago

This place is great! Very tasty seafood and warm service! We also get free Tequila from the host yeah! read more

Calypso's - this is a really good place. Y'all need to have a try of its tasty food esp seafood! We also got free Tequila yeah~ - Seafood Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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Claudia L.

8 years ago

The food was amazing, service was amazing, and the cost was amazing. Overall I would recommend everyone to try Calypso's. I will be eating here every time I visit Cancun. read more

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Francisco G.

Claudia...many many thanks for you review it will be a pleasure to…

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Remi M.

8 years ago

The seafood platter was very delicious. It came with 2 rice and veggies. The portion was huge and we couldn't finish everything! Very clean restaurant. read more

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jerrell m.

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8 years ago

I wanted to give this place 5 stars but the server did not know what i meant when i said no beans twice. All the food is fresh. The price was resonable for three plates 31$ the wife loved the chieve!! I usually dont like shrimp but ya with the fresh salsa soo good. Lobster tacos were ok. Fish burrito with there unique tatar sauce is really good despite the beans :( sorry dudes you lose one star read more

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John L.

4 years ago

Hard to find, trying to dodge all of the sales people, but it's in the center of all the buildings. Not much to look at but the service was good, the food was average, and beer was cold. There is covered seating but no indoor seating. They would have got another star from me but charging me 12% higher rate for US dollar on bill was my Go F*** off moment and guaranteed that I will never go back there. read more

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Eric H.

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7 years ago

This was our first trip to Cancun. We were learning everything as we go. Many places will try to upsell or just sell you things as you go along. However when we were looking for a good resteraunt for seafood this place was amazing. Calypso's was kind, caring, and very attentive to our wants. We got the lobster/shrimp combo and the lobster burrito and they were outstanding. We got complementary chips, 3 salsas, and bread as well. To top it off our waiter gave us 4 complementary tequila shots! We felt like royalty and with such good food and service this place is a must visit! read more

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Francisco G.

Thank you Eric H, it Will be a pleasure to serve you again.…

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Shuya L.

6 years ago

Gem of a hole in the wall in the middle of resorts. We got the seafood platter for 2, absolutely delish. Perfectly seasoned and hot off the grill. Felipe and his staff are phenomenal, extremely attentive, friendly, and able to put all of their customers needs first concurrently. It was so good, we went the following night! Watch out for Effing Filipe's margaritas, they will eff you up! read more

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Minh S.

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Initial impressions. Kind of hard to find this little gem. It's right next to tacos rigo. Outdoor seating, very open, covered. Cash only,but they take usd and pesos. Pros: + hot pepper and oil like Asians like. + nice staff + small hole in the wall, and we all know those are the best. + serves alcohol + ceviche so, so good. + lobster tacos on point. + cheap prices + they play the best 80s American pop here! Cons: - no credit cards. Overall a good little place for Mexican food. read more

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Steve M.

6 years ago

Great host, decent food, good prices Filipe will take care of you.! Burritos are huge. We had the fajitas and they were good. Make sure to check out the local hot sauce. Killer! Cash only so make sure to pack your wallet. read more

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Brookie B.

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Came to have dinner since our resort was janky! They were extremely nice, they stayed open past The close time just for my crew. Although it was hot eating outside I enjoyed the workers and the meal. We ordered the lobster fajitas and it was pretty good. read more

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Oscar C.

4 years ago

Great spot for some seafood was on point. Very chill pinche Felipe was awesome and funny. But if your looking for a place for some real good seafood go you will not be disappointed read more

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M G.

8 years ago

Amazinnnng! Great food overall! Enjoyed everything. Customer service was great. The workers always checked upon us to see if everything is good. They went out of their way to please us. Whenever we need chips, more drinks or anything else they were great about getting it for us read more

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Junior C.

8 years ago

Looks ghetto as fuck, but it's surprisingly GOOD! Defiantly recommend it. I went to upscale restaurants but this was way better!!! read more

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Francisco G.

Hello!! Junior...thanks for your great review hope to see you soon

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Amy B.

8 years ago

Fillippe the owner is very nice and enthusiastic. We were there with our kids. Note, there is no kids menu. However we were able to find something for them to eat. Margaritas were 2 for 1 and very good. Location was ideal to walk to from the hotels. We had shrimp ceviche, red snapper and stone crab claws. Overall the food seemed a bit overpriced. This place doesn't take credit cards and the exchange rate they use it out of date. Bring pesos to pay. read more

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Tia H.

9 years ago

It's toooooooooo good! Must eat here if you are nearby! The Caribbean combo soup is super, can't like it more. 简直好吃到哭泣 read more

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Serena T.

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Located at the hotel zone, super close to our hotel, very authentic (at least to me it looked very authentic). The price is a little steep for what they offer and the kind of place it is, but it was still pretty good. I got the octopus taco and fish taco. We also got ceviche and some other tacos (taco al pastor I think). They were super nice and friendly, we loved the taco, they kept bringing more lime whenever we asked for it, because I like my taco pretty sour with a lot of lime. I liked it. I would go again. Our hotel was not all inclusive and would end up being more expensive than this place. So I was happy to try a local restaurant for a relatively decent price. read more

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Janice T.

9 years ago

Pretty good! I had the octopus. Small joint but very friendly. Almost all of the seafood is good here and my husband got the rib eye. Also good but seafood is better. read more

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Abbigale W.

3 years ago

felipe was amazing! our family had the lobster and shrimp which was full of flavor and a perfect amount of food for two people. we also had the fried fish fillet which came out so hot and tasty. the chips and guacamole were to die for!! what made our experience even better was the welcoming atmosphere! we even got tequila shots on the house! felipe made our night and i definitely recommend this place!! read more

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Jacqueline S.

4 years ago

Your skin color has to be white and your hair color needs to be blonde in order to be serviced. The owner only sees dollar signs and not hungry people. My partner and I ate here on our second day from our vacation, the restaurant closes at 9pm & we arrived 20 minutes before closing. Right as we enter, the owner let's us know that we have to hurry and order before we even get a chance to look at the menu. While we were eating a white family arrived 30 minutes after closing & they were still accepted and welcomed properly with a cheerful attitude, they were not rushed to order. Come the next day, he sees us 25 minutes before closing and does not accept us while there's only white people in attendance. He was too busy interacting & laughing with a table full of white people & turned us away by making hand sings. I guess he did not see dollar signs walking in. This is my first time being discriminated by my own kind. My boyfriend and I are Spanish speakers from California. Do not come here if you don't look wealthy with blonde hair. read more

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Emma B.

4 years ago

Food is fresh and delicious, the margaritas are legendary, and best of all the service. Felipe is awesome!

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Marsha W.

6 years ago

The BEST "hole-in-the-wall" Cancun seafood & Mexican restaurant we found! Felipe (the owner) was so friendly and the Margaritas & food were amazing. Get the mixed seafood tacos, the sea bass s or the fish burrito! It's not right on the main road, but right across from the beach called Playa Caracol. No credit cards accepted, so bring cash (pesos or USD). A super fun, & delicious end to our week here, with great prices...SO glad we found it! read more

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Allie M.

8 years ago

Amazing seafood in a hidden gem of a restaurant! The owner is always there and is super sweet, the food is delicious and always made fresh, using fish caught that same day. The drinks are to die for and the prices are cheap for the amount and quality of food. read more

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Annita L.

7 years ago

I wonder their chef is on vacation. The seafood is overcooked absolutely. The menu said usd to peso is $18 but they request $17!

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Renee A.

5 years ago

We got the seafood platter and it was so fantastic. Everything was well prepared a so flavorful. I highly recommend!!

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Wenli Z.

9 years ago

You should come! No regrets! Great seafood and nice owner. The snaper fish fillet was my favorit among the whole seafood platters! read more

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Stephanie R.

5 years ago

The food was so delicious! We ordered the seafood combo, ceviche, and the Caribbean seafood soup! The seafood combo comes with rice and vegetables. The service is very good! The owner is very nice and helpful! He told us the food is different than other local restaurants because they use flavors from Alcapulco. read more

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Francisco G.

Stephanie!! What a great review, we loved it and it will be a…

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Kyla J.

10 years ago

Excellent ceviche! This truly is a hidden gem. The service was top notch. Very welcoming and happy to have you! I'm going back for more ceviche tomorrow! Delish!!! read more

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Cheng Y.

10 years ago

Got the seafood platter. The seafood was served over a bed of lettuce to make it seem like there's more than it is. The seafood was semi-okay to bland. Total was over $50. Final bill was charged a "120 peso tax" and the exchange rate was poor as well. Totally not recommended. Go next door instead to the taco stand. read more

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We ate here for a late lunch one afternoon and loved it. Great casual eatery that was a short walk from our hotel. Felipe the owner is a really sweet guy. Place has a nice, relaxed vibe. The chicken quesadillas and the ceviche tostadas were all very tasty. Be sure to have some shots of tequila. Would definitely come back! read more

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Brad D.

4 years ago

Amazing find. Get number one seller - sea bass. Worth the 3+ mile walk and 2+ blisters. It was succulent. Brad & Michelle

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Connie C.

11 years ago

Excellent Mexican food at an affordable price. From the margaritas to the fish tacos, the meal was delicious. But at this price, don't expect air conditioning - which for me is a plus, because I'm tired of freezing in restaurants! read more

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Ray M.

5 years ago

Omg this place is absolutely wonderful It's definitely a local spot the owner is super nice and he loves to have a good time he gave me a free shot I'm coming back in April and I'm definitely coming here read more

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Francisco G.

Thank you very much Ray!!... see you soon, Amigo!

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Rachel C.

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6 years ago

The best food we had in Cancun!!!! We went twice, my first time trying octopus ceviche and it was so good my boyfriend and I shoveled it down our throats! Absolutely try their sea bass special as well. read more

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Amber R.

9 years ago

This is my favorite place to eat in Cancun! Felipe makes this place! Great food. Great service. Cold beer. All around wonderful place! Highly recommend! read more

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Zulema E.

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7 years ago

Food was horrible. The shrimp cocktail tasted like too much ketchup and the shrimp were semi black. Did not taste fresh. The service was not good either, yet they expected a nice tip (could tell by the facial expressions they made after a couple tipped them $100 mx pesos) would not recommend this place. read more

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Bryan Y.

5 years ago

Cash Only, nice owner, but we got sick. Great social profile. Lobster was rubbery.

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Francisco G.

Thanks for your review...

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Jesus G.

12 years ago

Came here because it was reasonably priced, but they also take their reasonably LONG time to prepare the food. I ordered the calimari as an appetizer, but I had to cancel it after about 45 minutes and then 5 minutes later they bring out the rest of our food. I got the lobster tails and shrimp. Both were decent and priced at $24.99 usd. It came with a baked potato and mixed vegetables both of which were edible. We also ordered the fish tacos. These are not battered fish, it's grilled and they were not good. Lastly we got the green chicken enchiladas, these were decent! Nothing special! Honestly, all the good restaurants seem to be in the city or AWAY from the tourist area in the hotel zone (coco bongo, Hard Rock Cafe etc) I would also suggest using a certain other trip website to "advise" you on where to eat! Sadly all the good places in cancun were $$$ and above haha. read more

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Andy L.

9 years ago

Highly recommended!! We order 5 tacos seafood combo platter for 3 of us and it's fill us up. At first we was little skeptical about the place but after that we decide to try it.. It's worth with the prices guys!! read more

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kent v.

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6 years ago

This joint awesome! I can't recommend this place enough. The caught of the day was grilled to perfection and so mouth-watering that was so unforgettable. Definitely will come back and have another dish just to satisfy my craving! read more

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Francisco G.

Hello Kent V. Thanks for your nice review and for visiting Calypso's…

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Raya B.

8 years ago

Ask for Felipe, what a sweetheart. Amazing food. Culture is real here:) the shrimp tacos were delicious. I also recommend the green salsa.

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Blvd. Kukulcan Km 8.5
Col. Zona Hotelera
77500 Cancún, Quintana Roo
Mexico
Zona Hotelera
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998 214 5393
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Hours

What time does Calypso's open?

Calypso's opens at 1:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Calypso's close?

Calypso's closes at 9:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Calypso's is closed on Wednesday.

Mon-Tue, Thu-Sun 1:00 PM - 9:30 PMWed Closed

Payment methods

Does Calypso's take credit cards?

No, Calypso's does not take credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Calypso's have catering options?

No, Calypso's does not have catering options.

Does Calypso's have a happy hour?

Yes, Calypso's has a happy hour.

Does Calypso's serve alcohol?

Yes, Calypso's serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Calypso's allow dogs?

Yes, Calypso's allows dogs.

Does Calypso's have TVs?

Yes, Calypso's has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Calypso's have bike parking?

Yes, Calypso's has bike parking.

Does Calypso's have outdoor seating?

Yes, Calypso's has outdoor seating options.

Does Calypso's have parking?

Yes, Calypso's has parking options. Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Calypso's wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Calypso's is wheelchair accessible.

Does Calypso's have free WiFi?

No, Calypso's does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

restaurant ideal para gente que le gusta la comida del mar, como langostas, camarones en todas sus formas, frescos ceviches de pescado y para complementar una variedad de carne, cortes y pollo, en un estilo muy mexicano.

History

Established in 2002.

Fué una idea de dos personas, para aplicar sus conocimientos de gastronomía y servicio al turismo nacional e internacional, combinando el sazón y frescura de las especies marinas y llegar a encantar a sus consumidores

Meet the Business Owner: franco G.

Este restaurante inicio con una operacion Familiar, siendo Felipe el actual Gerente, quien nos apoyó con su servicio en las mesas y entregando su carisma increible para retener a nuestra clientela, asi hasta la fecha, Franco aun cocina y Felipe sigue atendiendo mesas

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“Felipe has been in the business for 18 years and it shows with his experience cooking/grilling mariscos!”

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0.2 km•Zona 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 had a wonderful experience at Mextreme! The staff were welcoming and the prices are reasonable…read morewithout added hidden fees. The space is huge and it has both AC and outside seating. We didn't get an opportunity to take pictures of the food but everything was delicious. We had the pancakes, chicken and shrimp omelette, waffles and coffee to drink.

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The new building (Jan. 24, 2026).

Guacamole

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Mole enchiladas

Casa Tequila

4.1(149 reviews)

0.0 km•Zona Hotelera

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I've been going here for about 10 years. The patio atmosphere is delightful. The food is awesome I…read morestrongly recommend the pollo au tequila or the mahi mahi. I do wish they would bring back the pollo pibil. Wait staff is always friendly. Same faces for so many years. We love Tania. My only complaint and not really a complaint, the chairs are hard to slide in when you are sitting in them..lol

Right in the middle of the tourist area, this place is a bit over priced compared to alternative…read moredining options. That being said service and food were good. We went around 9 pm on a Friday night and there was a band playing music which gave your stereotypical Mexican experience. We all got the surf and turf fajitas and 24oz margaritas and left content. 4 stars because value to price is a bit iffy but overall not a bad place to eat if you're in the area and scratching your head on where to go.

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A tequila display

Mixed fajitas

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La Bamba

4.8(101 reviews)

0.7 km•Zona Hotelera

This is a smaller place in a plaza, so blink and you'll miss it. I started with a margarita as…read moreusual. It's huge, as far as presentation it's not very fancy, it was tasty but as large as it was you'd think it had more alcohol to offset the size. But it did not. My wife ordered the aguachile with octopus. I ordered the Tuna Burger, and we got the steak quesadillas as an appetizer. My wife said she would give her aguachile a 3.8 out of 5. I thought the tuna burger was very tasty. Basically they took a tuna steak and put it between a hamburger bun. I can't really compare it to a regular meat burger. But on a scale of 1-10 I'd give it a 7. It came only with lettuce and tomato, but it had flavor enough. The quesadilla's were good, but nothing special, I'd say they were comparable to any you get at an average Mexican restaurant in the states. We came here because of the high ratings. Maybe we ordered the wrong things to try, I thought everything was good, but nothing that was so good it made me want to hurry back.

Decided to come here because it's expensive to eat on the resort we're at. We were sat down…read moreimmediately and they promptly took our order. The menu is simple with just enough options to where everyone can find something they like. I had the skirt steak tacos and my friend got fish tacos, We also ordered a frozen margarita and mojito that were huge!!!!! The prices were fair for what you get and the atmosphere is casual and comfortable. The music is not too loud so you can have a conversation with your group. They are not pushy to get you in and out like other places. Will definitely be back

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Restaurant decor

Tacos and coconut shrimp plte

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Porfirio's

4.3(886 reviews)

5.4 km•Zona Hotelera

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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.

Gorgeous interior & very loud: music wise. The speakers are definitely great quality though, the…read moremusic videos they played sounded like a live performance in the restaurant itself. Anyway: the food, presentation of the dishes itself, and the overall vibe: 4/5. My favorite dish was definitely the steak. The bone marrow is better off being plain without all the stuff they put on top. The steak itself was perfectly cooked & seasoned. I should've took more pictures of the food but whatever- the mango tuna thing with avocado was delicious. Very mango forward. Great alongside some salsa as well. The octopus: OK enough, slightly overcooked. Chewy. Chicharron guac was yum. Our server was so sweet in the beginning but had an attitude after getting tipped 25% LOL other than that, great experience :)

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Yellowfin tuna

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Outdoor dining and entertainment

Habaneros

4.1(37 reviews)

0.6 km•Zona Hotelera

Another Hyatt Ziva Resort Restaurant, we actually went to this one twice, I think it's one of the…read morebetter options, especially for lunch time since there are more limited options compared to dinner. Ordered: - Baja Tacos - I liked this one, but I don't know why but I do gravitate towards seafood tacos whenever it's available. - Castacan Tacos - Crispy pork belly was a little too fatty for me. - Fuego Marino Tostada - Honestly all the tostadas were pretty good - Tulum Tostada - Rey Marino Tostada - Ashes of the Sea - This one was ok. I think the other items on the menu were just better. - Fried Fish - this reminded me of the Viet fried fish my moms makes sometimes lol.

Located at the edge of the property by the beach. It is the go to spot for seafood. This was…read morelocated right next to our room so we went here pretty often. While we were waiting for our food, they always brought over guac and chips. The ambiance is nice. I'd say it's the nicest out of all the restaurants because it is literally right by the sand and you could easily throw your cup into the water from where you sit (don't do this lol) They have a bar that serves everything (beer, cocktails, wine, alcohol free beverages, etc). The servers are all nice and helpful. The food is what highlights this place. Very VERY delicious fish and seafood. They have oyster shooters too. Don't be afraid to order multiple different dishes all at once. I did that with my party and we have no regrets. We ate it all!! Highly recommend :)

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Eating by the beach

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Tacun

4.2(330 reviews)

2.4 km•Zona Hotelera

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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 :)

Best tacos I ever had in my life !!! Unfortunately this place is permanently closed. Found a…read morereplacement place with really good authentic tacos Ta Ki to !!

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Local is the best

Shrimp tacos

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Cerveza

TA-KI-TO

4.0(82 reviews)

0.3 km•Zona Hotelera

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Food was pretty good but they're scam artists and will make up the bill amount. I questioned it and…read morethey kept telling me no until we paid.

Stayed at riu cancun in APRIL 2026, tacos de al pastor gave me and my husband food poisoning, don't…read morerecommend at all! They might not be taking the proper precautions to avoid bacteria!!!

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Gringa de al pastor

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Hacienda El Mortero

3.6(67 reviews)

0.2 km•Zona Hotelera

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Really enjoyed our first visit! Food and drinks well prepared and tasty. Service quick and…read morefriendly. Prices very reasonable. Mariachi band was exceptional!

Best margarita I have ever had in my life. I think about it daily. The melted cheese was…read moreincredible. The restaurant itself was beautifully exquisite. I'm from Tennessee (USA), and I was having my bachelorette party in Cancun with my friends and sisters and we visited this great restaurant one night. The mariachi band serenaded me, and I was moved to tears. It was such a beautiful way to experience the rich culture--outside of the resort we stayed at.

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The interior of Hacienda el Mortero

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Franco M.

9 years ago

Este lugar es de mis favoritos en cancun..siempre tienen pescados y mariscos frescos del día..el pescado frito con ajo y el pulpo a la parrilla son de lo mejor que he comido. Sigan así y tendran gran exito. Siempre estare regresando por los precios son muy comodos y la atención es agradable No se pierdan el Calypsos marisquería la proxima vez q esten en cancun read more

Felipe M.

9 years ago

Les recomiendo Calipso's sus parrilladas de mariscos, la langosta con camarón, y no podrían faltar las mejores margaritas. Y si preguntan por "fuckingFelipe" De lo por seguro que su tequila de cortesía llegara asu mesa. Buenos precios y buen servicio se los recomiendo read more

Danielle D.

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9 years ago

Excellent food with several different options that all taste very delicious! It was very hard to find a good restaurant and this place was perfect! read more

Kenneth B.