If you're looking for good Mexican food, especially if you're from the US, this might not be your place. When we were researching Mexican restaurants, this one came up. Being from SoCal, where Mexican food is on every corner, this definitely wasn't Mexican food. It's more Salvadoran, which doesn't make it bad, just different. My husband had the carne asada tacos that he finished but said they were 'okay'. I had the chicken enchiladas that I thought would be awful but they weren't. I ate two out of three. The rice is definitely different but pretty good and it came with a side salad. The chips and salsa were also good. They had one server who was busting it out, one cook and another older gentleman who helped out where needed. Service was very good and the ambiance of the restaurant was inviting. I would recommend it as long as you're not expecting it to be 'Mexican' food. The staff are really working hard to make it work so give them a visit. read more

Outside looks a little sketchy, but inside was super art work and felt like Mexican fair should. Service was fast and personable, and the couple there was so cute. All the food we had was amazing-so glad we ended up eating here and will again. read more

Wow - a Salvadoran restaurant in Cranbrook, who would have thought? Came here for lunch and had Tingas and they blew me away so much I had to come back for enchiladas. This place is incredible! Beautifully decorated in festive traditional art, the sweetest old couple from El Salvidor are the owners and hosts. Free nacho appetizer with every meal (best nacho chips ever - homemade! Cranbrook I am so jealous. read more

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We're from San Antonio, Tx, practically the home of great Mexican food which is available on nearly every corner in town. We enjoy GOOD, authentic and Tex-Mex Mexican food. Neither of which I can say we found at "The Cancun" Although my wife liked the taste of the chicken mole' the rice was horrible. I ordered beef enchiladas that were very mediocre, to say the least, with the same terrible rice. The tea was canned, not brewed on-site. The serving of chips and salsa were very skimpy. One person on duty...waited tables, worked cash register AND cooked. I can see why there aren't more customers. While we were there, one party of two ordered soup. When they received it, they practically just got a taste of the soup and promptly got up and left. Food prices are definitely overpriced, in my opinion. One can only hope they improve. read more

Cancun can take a person strait to mexico and back for dinner. The food was very good and authentic. I would say that it is the closest to the real thing than of all the other Mexican restaurants that I have ate in to this point. I had the Chicken Molet. The sauce was excellent, not over spicy so all the flavors could dance on my taste buds. The chicken was tender and juicy. the service was good considering the restaurant was full. I also had some authentic Tequila drinks and was very satisfied with the flavors The payment after the meal was a bit confusing as we waited for the bill for a long time before finally walking up to the register to pay. Overall, this is a great cultural experience and I will return for any occasion. read more

Really friendly and authentic place. The chips and salsa to start actually had a bit of a kick which is nice too many places go mild. I had the Tingas delicious! Also a lime margarita I could of drank six more they were so good! read more

After reading the reviews I was hopefully for a reasonable Mexican feed, however was completely disappointed by the experience. Firstly, the chips were soft and some even soggy, the salsa watery. They were not offering Chicken Mole Poblano that night so I went with the Enchiladas as suggested below. The tortillas were stale, they served it with white sticky rice and a green salad with Italian dressing. A small scoop of mediocre guacamole, no re fried or black beans. Overall the meal was flavorless and unappealing. From my experience, to be avoided. read more

This is one of those places that I would call Hidden gem. Quaint little restaurant with real authentic South American Cuisine. I had the tortilla soup and the three enchiladas. Real chicken not processed and perfect hot sauce. I will be coming here again on my thru. read more

Cancun Mexican International Restaurant - a plate of food - Mexican Near Me - Cranbrook, British Columbia

Food it's really good! 100% Recommended. A piece of México in BC little town. You must try the fiesta little bit of everything read more

Love this place, we try to enjoy lunch here each week. Great service, excellent Mexican food. A real hidden gem of a place. Expanded menu for the evening. Stop ready this and go on in! read more

The food was ok. This was really Mexican as opposed to TexMex though, which is nice. I would have preferred it a little spicier with a little more flavour, but it wasn't bland by any means. Food came out quickly, but the server was quite slow. It took a while to get my order even though there was only 1 other table occupied in the restaurant. He also failed to tell me that you pay at the cash register, which would have been nice to know instead of waiting for him to show up with the check! He didn't check with me after the food was delivered to see how it was. Take note that they only take cash or debit, no credit cards. read more

This restaurant is a hidden gem here in the Kootenays! The food is excellent and and truly authentic. The restaurant is clean and the service is well above average. I have lived in CA and TX where Mexican restaurants are everywhere. I think the Cancun in Cranbrook is as good or better than any of them. read more