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    Calypso's

    4.3 (185 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Mexican
    Open 1:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Casual
    Intimate
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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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.

    Combo Seafood Platter
    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.

    Nachos and salsa (delicious!)
    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.

    Amazing!  Always stop here!
    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!

    Parillada
    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.

    Fish Tacos
    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.

    Staff dancing with the customers
    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.

    Felipe in the middle
    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.

    Mojito
    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!

    Family time
    Mike S.

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

    Seafood platter and nachos with cheese and beans.

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

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

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

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

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

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    4.8(101 reviews)
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    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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    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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    4.1(37 reviews)
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    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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