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El Cancun Mexican Restaurant

4.3 (88 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Seafood
Closed • 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Tostada Mixta con una michelada
Eugenia G.

Food is very good and fresh prices are good as well. Micheladas are so good. The tostadas mixtas are my favorite they are fresh and flavorful. Staff super nice.

Carne Asada and bacon wrapped shrimp combo
Marci P.

This place is a hole in the wall. It should be called the restaurant in the parking lot. They have a very big menu with Mariscos. The service was really nice. And the price is great considering how expensive everything is now a days. I got the bacon wrapped shrimp and Carne Asada. It was very tasty. The only thing is that the Carne Asada was flavorful, but very tough. Otherwise, I enjoyed it a lot. I would definitely come back.

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G S.

The second time I've been here and I loved it as much as the first time. I love seafood so their menu drew me in. First time I came I got the shrimp ceviche which was excellent. This time I got the carne asada plate with shrimp and hubby got a burrito. We loved it! It tastes very good and the price is right. Food is well seasoned too. Plus they are generous with everything, salsa, lemons and limes. I love that this place is close to me and no frills, just good food with big portions.

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JOSUE G.

Good Quality food,strong margaritas, great VIP parking. Good service and they also have Octopus! Ala Diabla is . Sleeper Spot. We got Lucky. Nice roomy booths, good Mexican Ambiance!

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Manny S.

Went to lunch with a family friend, and we didn't know where to go. Cruising along Sherman Way Blvd, we went to try a nearby Chinese restaurant but they were closed. In that parking lot, we saw the enclosed tent for this restaurant and decided to give it a try! Neither of us had been there or knew of it, but it turned out to be a great lunch! It was a windy day, the enclosure outside kept the dining experience wonderfully comfortable. The staff were personable and friendly, and did a great job of checking on us to make sure if we needed anything else. She had shrimp enchiladas, and I had a chicken taco and enchilada combination plate. The food was delicious. The rice, however, was more of a rice pilaf then Mexican rice but it was still good. Of course, we also had the chips, salsa, and a couple of beers and margaritas! In the area, the this is a good place to grab some eats!

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J P.

One of the best authentic Mexican style shrimp cocktails around! Period! They also have fabulous ceviche as well. The warm and crunchy tostado is a nice touch. Chips and salsa here are yummy. Ice cold Mexican cokes. Jarritos selection is great, and also ice cold. Ice cold beers. They have seating inside and they do take out / to go orders. During this whole Covid thing they have some limited outdoor seating. The employees are all nice. The owner is a sweetheart and is great with customers. The flavor here drives me crazy... in a good way :-) Check this place out! Add a little hot sauce, lime and a splash of ketchup to your cocktail. It's delicious!!!

Burrito de lengua wet
Fearless S.

Their food was filling and fresh. Service was good. Place was clean. The lengua was tasty

Camarones a la diabla Plato
Luis C.

Camarones a la diabla Plato esta bien bueno si enchila. Arroz muy bueno. El servicio perfecto vine un jueves y me atendieron muy bien se siente Como en Casa. Great food spicy is perfect !

Camarón cocktail, 10/10 so good and hooked up with lots of shrimp. Delicious.
Diane O.

Came here with my co-workers and I was a little hesitant at first just because it was empty. I ended up trying the shrimp cocktail and OMG I was very surprised on how much shrimp they had put in there. The taste was amazing and over all a great experience. I would give this place a 10 out of 10. Oh and the portions are huge too. Worth the money, and it's super affordable.

Ramon B.

New to the area and was looking for a lunch spot. I'm glad I found this place. Ordered a shrimp cocktail and it's delicious. Will be my go to place for seafood.

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The restaurant wasn't clean and the bathroom is filthy. It tells you a lot of what the kitchen looks like. This place needs to be inspected.

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Great hole the wall authentic made to order food and margaritas were on point, definitely will be back!

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Food was decent, service was great ambiance was good. It's good food, not the best Mexican food around, but, good.

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Food was excellent and service was great. Came from Tracy because I heard LA Villa was there.

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4 years ago

My favorite Mexican place. Little hole in the wall with very good service and food. Fish tacos are my favorite.

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5 years ago

Have been coming here for years, great food but the horchata is very watered down lol. Would definitely recommend the parrillada.

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They don't clean the shrimp to make the ceviche. When u order to go they are so sloppy to make ur food.

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Very good and as close to home made as possible. Great service and very reasonable. A must try.

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