One of my favorite places as a kid and the tradition to go here has not stopped. But I haven't been here in a while! And things are a little bit different after the pandemic. You will notice the menu has changed and I am wondering if this place has new owners now? My go to is the Nachos with steak & black beans! They are still pretty good! - and the workers behind the kitchen are so hard working! This is mainly why I am rating Cancun a 4 star. I saw they have ceviche so I ordered the ceviche verde - the cost is $19.00 - this was definitely a mistake. I'm not sure how you can mess up ceviche but it has too much lime, the shrimp is boiled beforehand (instead of it being cooked in the lime juices). & they put the green salsa from the bar on the side ... . which actually spilled in my To-go bag! I have attached a picture for reference of the ceviche. It's just not worth 19.00. The ambiance is casual, there is an added space where Mexican sandwiches are being made (not Mexican tortas style ... it's more like the American fancy Sandwich with a "Mexican" twist. But they do also have other things like rotisserie chicken, tortillas and the ceviche. To summarize my review of this place, Cancun needs a little bit of work, as the previous owners (if the ownership is the issue) set the bar pretty high! The paleo bowls and just the quality of the food was so good before! I hope that as time goes by they just get better! read more

Cancun Sabor Mexicano - Ceviche Verde - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

The best Mexican food in the east bay. I've been eating here for decades. Highly excellent grilled chicken and salsa bar. read more

Cancun Sabor Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

Cool spot, I like the building a lot, large open space inside. I'll have to try more of the menu out, but the soft taco was decent; the Torta's look amazing. Thanks! Anthonyxibarrax read more

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Absolutely amazing food, service and ambiance! Please stay open in the evening. We arrived, but everything was shutting down.

Do try their delicious soup! Rare in Mexican restaurants in the US; way more common in Mexico. Tasty and (I think) vegan.

The staff is kind, the food delicious, and the environment is great! We had roasted chicken, which was super tasty, the salad was fresh and delicious and the tortillas were great. The horchata agua fresca was so good that we asked for a refill and they didn't have refills, but did refill as a courtesy. read more

Food was good vibe was nice a hidden gem must try this place out me and my family had a blast celebrating a graduation cool place food seemed really fresh read more

I give two stars for the nostalgia. It's just not the same. Just being honest there is a hint of a dirty mop smell when you walk in not a food smell so that was off putting. Non the less I wanted to give them a second chance to redeem themselves after the burrito I received that was underwhelming. I ordered 1 crispy steak taco - the meat which was pre made (understandable) was cold not understandable. The whole taco was full of oil the wrapper was soaked in oil. The chips were extremely oily. The steak had absolutely no flavor and the cheese was slices that were not melted because the meat was not hot. Extremely disappointing. I am happy I followed my first mind to only get one item. Sad to say I will not be returning to one of my old favorite Mexican restaurants. The prices are too high for the food to not have any flavor and cold. $7.65 for one crispy taco with the works as cold meat. read more

I ordered the "Cancun Salad" with lime dressing. I received the lamest, most basic salad with a giant scoop of wet, watery, tomato salsa poured over the top. Terrible. So much for "Lime Dressing." The fajita chicken I added to the salad was like rubber. Comal is better food. Go there. read more

Horchata was watered down. Refried beans were sour, watery and gross. Do not eat here. Pick any other Mexican restaurant in the area.

Hadn't been here in years. Lucky to be with Stephanie Y for lunch! There's indoor dining, but we opted for one of the small parklets. The regular el pastor burrito was delicious. Cancun still had one of the tastiest salsas in town. Sorry, Steph had a bowl, but I wasn't paying attention. Good tortilla chips came with our pro. The food was good and reliable. Same for my dear pal, Stephanie! read more

I loved it! I got a super quesadilla which was a great size for a full meal. My friend got the enchiladas which while a little pricey, came with 3 enchiladas with beans and rice on the side - enough to have two meals out of it! The staff were very friendly and the service was quick. Also, they make all their own salsas fresh daily and you can tell! I got a mild one (forget the name) and the traditional salsa (hot) and both were delicious. Will definitely go back to try some of the other options! read more

East bay burrito review #15 Initial taste - 6/7 Meat - 4/7 Beans - 6/7 Rice - 5/7 Tortilla - 6/7 Cheese - 6/7 Overall - 6/7 rounded up. This a a fair departure from most of the burritos I've tasted around here. Cancún's style kinda tastes more of homemade Mexican food. And I don't mean low quality or un-excellent. There is just a taste there that I don't see replicated elsewhere. The two standouts in this home style taste is the house made tortillas of course but also the cook on the beans. I really enjoyed my meal here and would absolutely comeback and sit down to some more. read more

Ordered dine in and did not get waiter service at all, did not even get dip with chips, quesadilla was burnt

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Berkeley. I would compare Cancun's burritos to Whole Foods burrito counter burritos in terms of quality. The burrito ingredients at Cancun taste fresh and of high quality. read more

Super vegan friendly! They have vegan meat options that are really good. The prices are a bit high in my opinion, but they include chips and salsa so I think it's worth it. They have a really good salsa bar as well. Staff was friendly and the inside of the place is really beautiful. read more

I started coming here because I ate their chips from the grocery store. I stayed because of the hand made giant tortillas.

First and last time here! We decided to visit this location because of the salsa bar. Well, unfortunately, we won't be returning. We both ordered beverages and one order of fajitas. The cost was almost $60. The one serving of fajitas had maybe 13 little pieces of chicken and the tortillas were not good. The Jamaica agua Fresca was also the worst we've ever had. It was extremely bitter and when I shared this, he handed me a cup of sugar. For almost $60, we expected better service and definitely, better food! One and done! read more

The food is delicious! Love their Sunday brunch! Everyone is super friendly. One of my favorite Berkeley spots!

Cancun Sabor Mexicano is always my go-to place for delicious Mexican food. Beans cooked to perfection, salsa's homemade. Worth the visit if you are in the area. read more

Atmosphere: Cancun had a bustling and lively atmosphere, and the place is great for groups. There are tables for two and four, and there are long tables for larger parties. The wooden tables and rustic vibe give the place a cute charm. Food: I ordered the chicken quesadilla. This dish came with chips as a side, and there is a salsa bar with a plethora of salsa choices for all types of palates. The quesadilla was flavorful, and the guacamole was a nice touch. I couldn't really taste the cheese, so more cheese would be great. The cheese is within the tortilla itself, so this was a bit drowned out. Also it was semi hard to eat due to the lack of cheese pulling the ingredients together--it was more of a taco-like dish. However, the flavors were great, and I'd recommend it. Overall, the place is good. The food is flavorful, and the salsa bar is great. Perhaps the prices of dishes could be brought down by a dollar or two, but overall I'd recommend and go again if I have the chance. Great atmosphere for groups! read more

Cancun Sabor Mexicano - Quesadilla (some chips are eaten) - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Cancún is truly a sabor de Mexico!!! Upon entering you are greeted by beautiful murals and delicious aromas, the atmosphere is welcoming and inviting! The menu offers so many amazing options but we had to go with the Lorenzas (it was the Monday Special) that came with freshly made flour tortillas, Monterrey cheese, carne asada with onions and cilantro but everything on the menu looked appetizing and yummy !!!! The staff is welcoming, friendly and accommodating. The salsas were all savory. They even have a vegan option, my daughter ordered the vegan Al pastor burrito that she said was mouthwatering! Definitely a place to revisit again and again! read more

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Been coming here for years - glad they made it through the pandemic okay. Lots of great options for tacos, burritos, agua frescas, and of course salsas. As of July 2021 the salsa bar remains closed due to COVID, but they still are making three fresh salsas every day. Looking forward to the salsa bar being opened in the future! read more

I recently went to Cancun Sabor Mexicano in Berkeley. I got the burrito de vegetales- grilled vegetables w/ black beans, rice, & guacamole. I had it customized vegan by omitting the sour cream & cheese. It would be nice to be able to add tofu to the burrito like some of the taquerias do in the Mission for vegans dining here. The burrito was quite alright. It comes w/ corn chips & the salsa bar is the crest jewel of dining here. More than a dozen varieties of salsa are here that all are quite spicy. Even the mild salsa is spicy so proceed w/ caution perhaps starting w/ mild before moving up to the more spicy salsas. They use quality ingredients here that are local & organically grown from their own farms from their beans to their produce. Corn tortillas & corn chips are made from scratch in house using a traditional family recipe. I will be back. read more

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I was so hungry I forgot to take a before pic... but the food was good. I ordered the street tacos 4 for 12.99+Tax with horchata and chips and salsa. The chips and salsa was extra, at first I thought it came with the meals but apparently not. There were 5 different salsa to choose from as well. I got chicken and carnitas. I wasn't a big fan of the chicken but the carnitas was perfect! Now let's talk about the horchata, this was the first time I had it and it wasn't too cinnamony read more

Cancun Sabor Mexicano - Carnitas taco - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

best in town!!!!..... only reason for not giving 5 stars is management has started closing early.... we get dinner there at least once a week, so this sucks.... oh yeah and please bring back the cucumber salsa!!! read more

This review is just about their burritos and salsa bar. Look, the prices here aren't that bad for Downtown Berkeley. Comal Next Door is the next best burrito spot and very close in price. I think Cancun is the better burrito spot (Comal is overall better) in Downtown Berkeley. Chipotle is on a tier of its own... The ingredients here are amazing. I always get a carne asada burrito with avocado, pinto beans, and pico de gallo. The carne asada is always so juicy here. It's grilled so it just tastes better. When I take a bite of the burrito I teleport to a period in my life in Mexico where the food was simple but delicious. Not oily, not dry, flavorful, not hectic. Just a simple carne asada burrito. The reason I gave this spot four stars instead of five stars is because they charge for the #$%@ salsa. Are you kidding me?! Look, I get it with the burritos. I would easily pay 30 dollars for that burrito. But 75 cents for salsa containers is mind-boggling. I think the guy hooked it up with one extra container...but my guy, I need A LOT of salsa. This rant clearly means I like their salsa a lot. It used to be free and I would get a bunch. Oh well, order their carne asada burrito. read more

Pretty solid carnitas burrito. The rice was fresh and perfectly cooked, and the carnitas was flavorful and tender. The refried beans were very mediocre, and I'll probably try a different kind of bean next time. read more

Cancun Sabor Mexicano - Carnitas burrito - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

Cancun has been one of my regular go-to spots for years within easy walking distance of the UC Berkeley campus. I think of Cancun as BayArea-style Mexican food, that can appeal to a very broad audience. If you're looking for something that will bring back sweet memories of Mexico, Cancun isn't it. They use olive oil as their cooking oil, which might be the main difference why their food tastes so different to me. I would have given Cancun a solid 4-stars, but what earned the fifth star for me was a relatively recent addition to the menu: VEGAN AL PASTOR. I *love* meat, and to be honest, I'm always a little underwhelmed by Cancun's meats... but their vegan al pastor is INCREDIBLE. It's not quite exactly like pork al pastor, but that doesn't even matter because it's just so darn good! I usually get it in a Super Burrito. Other highlights: - Exceptional professionalism and care from everyone who works here. I'm always impressed with how seriously they take their customers happiness. - Complimentary chips and salsa - Delicious, seasonal agua frescas! - Massive menu, something for everyone! - Beer! - Farm-to-table! They have a farm where they grow most of the fruits and veggies that they use! - The space! Gorgeous, comfortable, ...pre-pandemic is was great for large groups. They also have a small outdoor parklette now too. - Rewards program for frequent guests - ...and I have to say it again: VEGAN AL PASTOR! read more

Cancun Sabor Mexicano - Vegan Al Pastor Super Burrito with black beans. Comes with chips and two freshly made salsas! - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This is probably my favorite Mexican restaurant in downtown Berkeley. The food is delicious, especially the salsa. The employees are very quick to greet you and are very polite. I love the design of the restaurant, too. I definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

Bland and overpriced. They no longer add rice to regular burritos so I paid 16.99 (not including tax and tip) to get a super burrito in order to get rice but did not want sour cream or guacamole, the other additions you get with a super. Since I essentially paid $3.00 extra for just rice, I decided to get the guacamole on the side. Well the guac was all black. Smh. The burrito itself had NO flavor. Their chicken used to have a nice flavor to it. Gone are those days. I will never be back. read more

***Recommendations*** Love the surf and turf burrito . Regular size super burrito with shrimp inside (yum) But my personal fave are the carne Asada nachos with the works . It's worth starving all day just for a plate and the serving size is huge I think what makes this slightly overpriced Mexican restaurant a local favorite is the salsa bar - in talking like 15 different types of salsa from strawberry to mango or spicy hot, and the fact that their food is locally sourced Tips - they charge for everything. Extra jalapeños are like $.80 or something so make sure they put extra on. I found like 4 in my plate which clearly wasn't worth the charge - parking around university is a feat read more

Cancun Sabor Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

I have been going to Cancun for over 2 decades. It has been my go to burrito place. Fresh ingredients, some locally grown, organic if possible. So my husband and I ordered super burritos today. Cancun has been a dollar, maybe 2 over other burritos, but worth it for the fresh ingredients, salsa bar and organic thrust. But what we got was this: Baseline Burrito $12.99. This includes meat, beans, salsa. sour cream was $1.00 per person Guacamole was $2.00 per person Mexican Rice was $1.50 per person (I have never, and I mean, never in my 60+ years of burrito eating, ever heard of anyone charging for RICE. Its probably the cheapest component of the burrito.) Jack Cheese $1.00 per person Chips and Salsa $1.50 per person. For the two of us, JUST burritos, NO special drinks, a modest tip, tax. The tab came to $50.69. For TWO burritos. Nope. Food was not even that special. Really limited salsa bar and we paid for it???? Not going back there. Sad we have lost a good burrito place here in Berkeley. read more

Okay so let me start by saying I almost didn't post this review because I've been coming to this spot for years (including through the pandemic) and it was easily my fav Mexican place in Berkeley. But looking at other recent reviews, I think my experience was in line with them and I need to make sure the management read this. The base burrito is $12 and adding shrimp (which is my fav meat) is another $3. But after $15, you just get beans and rice. Like literally you have to spend around $21, to get your burrito in a decent shape. After tips and the works, you end up with a $26 burrito and you don't even get chips and salsa (it's extra couple of dollars). The salsa bar was supposed to be an attraction. And to add to all of this, the limited service they had, no longer exists. You order at the counter, you pick it up and once you're done, you clean up after yourself. I understand pandemic has been tough on businesses and inflation is a thing, but I'm sorry, I can't do a self service $25 burrito that don't even come with chips and salsa. read more

Best tacos I've had made in and actual restaurant I prefer street tacos but these ones were so good I will be going back!

Daaaaamn Cancun! Haven't been since before Covid and it's totally changed. I'm glad they survived and I know it's been hard so they've had to raise prices, but never have I ever paid $20 for a small to average sized chicken burrito (or any size actually, even with prawns or fish, which would've been another 2.99 on top of that), and the salsa was extra! Used to be able to choose from several salsas at the salsa bar with no extra cost, plus a huge variety. That's gone. The taste of the burrito was fine but nothing to write home about to justify that price. Sorry to say I won't be going back. read more

Crispy tacos!!! I love them here! I usually only get one and split some chips and salsa. Previously, they had offered a free salsa bar, but times have changed. It's still pretty reasonable, especially with inflation and being in a college town. read more

Cancun Sabor Mexicano - Crispy Taco - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

We would definitely come back. The food was delicious and the service was great. They have a salsa bar and salsa was good! read more

Cancun Sabor Mexicano - We randomly found this place and would definitely return. Their portions were generous and the food was delicious. We had great service. - Mexican Near Me - Berkeley, California

Had a bad experience with food a while back but decided to give it another try. Same thing happened, the family got food poisoning and now everyone's running to the bathroom. Less than 15 minutes after eating the food. Absolutely loved this place pre covid. Their chips are still bomb though. Which I can luckily buy at any grocery store. read more

Got delivery and it was a huge ripoff. Ordered crispy chicken tacos assuming there would be 3 tacos total, as shown in the photo. Given a $9 price tag (and a photo!), it seemed a reasonable assumption. Nope! They charged $9 for ONE chicken taco. $9. for. a. single. taco. read more