Hacienda El Mortero

Dined here while stying at the grand fiesta resort years and years ago, and loved the experience,…read morethis place is super cute, nice lighting, good atmosphere, good customer service and overall good experience.

Drinks were really good! Served was also very informative about everything and explained the menu…read morereally well n gave some good recommendations. I loved this place and can't wait to go back !

Chicken breast in black mole sauce

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Tacos Rigo

4.2(246 reviews)

Best tacos we had in Cancun! Flavorful,cheap, great service, and food arrived quickly. What more…read morecould you want? Still dreaming of this meal.

Delicious taco We…read morelike the quesadilla more the cheese and meat ratio is very balanced You gotta get the flan .. I end up getting two lol Yes it was that good Service is a more slower paced Ambiance remind you of casual outdoor dining You get a nice breeze at night Good for late night snack

Rice and beans, tamarindo to drink and a classic margarita

Mixed taquizas

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Mextreme

4.0(593 reviews)

Shrimp tacos were great. Servers friendly and lively…read more If you like spice- ask for the habanero sauce. Passionfruit daiquiri is frozen and good too

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.

The new building (Jan. 24, 2026).

Guacamole

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Mole enchiladas

Casa Tequila

4.1(149 reviews)

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.

A tequila display

Mixed fajitas

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Calypso's

4.3(185 reviews)

Staff were very nice and friendly and the food was delicious. Would definitely go back.read more

While the wife gets a massage nearby, I routinely hangout at Calypso's for a few beers to pass the…read moretime. Calypso's is located in a strip style mall tucked back from the main boulevard that you can see from the patio seating area. There are inside and outside tables. The interior is clean and organized. The owner, Felipe, is always friendly and welcoming. The beer is cold and fairly priced. Felipe takes both pesos and dollars. I have never tried the food but plan to do so during a return visit.

Best alcohol

Our great Calypso's 7 seas platter for two persons. Lobster- Shrimp-Octopus-Musseles- Fish- Stone crabs claws-Calamari rings, all grilled.

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Steak with guacamole, Bean's and rice. Yummy!

La Bamba

4.8(101 reviews)

0.6 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

Restaurant decor

Tacos and coconut shrimp plte

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Porfirio's

4.3(889 reviews)

5.3 km•Zona Hotelera

•$$$

This was a bit of a walk from the Marriott Properties and Secrets which are across the street from…read moreFred's and Crab House but you will save 30 minutes each way by walking--the traffic is horrendous! All-in-all it was worth the inconvenience. Very eclectic menu, warm atmosphere and outstanding service. I started withe the Mango-Tamarind: Lettuce, Indian walnut, mango, blueberries, Cotija cheese, mango-habanero dressing and tamarind billet. Unique and tasty. "Swiss Chicken Enchiladas" for the main course was not what you get at a local Mexican joint -- Four tortillas stuffed with chicken, bathed in a creamy tomatillo sauce with melted cheese and a base of refried black beans. This was a 5-star dish! I couldn't resist ordering a side dish though I didn't need to because the enchiladas were really enough, so I indulged myself with fries: these were not your run of the mill French fries. Porfirio's Potatoes -- French fries with chipotle pepper aioli, parmesan cheese and parsley. Finally, if you like ice cream I highly recommend that you order BOTH offerings: 1) "ICE CREAM TASTING" - Strawberry ice cream, chocolate ice cream from Metate, marzipan ice cream and vanilla from Papantla. Served with grated coconut, chocolate grain, M&M's, Oreo cookies and ice cream cones; and, 2) "PORFIRIO'S MOLECULAR ICE CREAM" - served with cajeta Worcestershire sauce in an ice cream cone. (I know it sounds disgusting right? Nope it worked. The chef is just showing off with this dish)

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.

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Yellowfin tuna

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Habaneros

4.1(39 reviews)

0.5 km•Zona Hotelera

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 :)

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.

Eating by the beach

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Tacun

4.2(330 reviews)

2.3 km•Zona Hotelera

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 :)

Great food! The ambience is nice and they have great and friendly service. We enjoyed our Al pastor…read moretacos and some drinks as well.

Shrimp tacos

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Shrimp tacos

TA-KI-TO

4.0(82 reviews)

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.

Price/quality (2/4): I ordered a sirloin burrito. While it was flavorful, there were lots of chewy…read morebits in the meat, which shouldn't have been there. Maybe my experience would have been different if I ordered something else, but the sirloin burrito was quite lackluster. The meat should have been better. Service (1/1): Service was friendly and effective. Would I come here again: Maybe, if I go to Cancun again. I'd order something other than the sirloin burrito though.

Gringa de al pastor

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Patrick M.

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9 months ago

Hacienda El Mortero, located within the Hotel Krystal Cancún, is a charming colonial-style Mexican restaurant that warmly welcomes guests with live mariachi performances during dinner. It offers authentic Mexican cuisine, delicious drinks, and a traditional atmosphere adorned with Mexican artifacts, creating a cozy, inviting environment. The attentive staff provides a quality dining experience with generous portions. A central water fountain adds to the restaurant's welcoming feel. We had the pleasure of dining here to celebrate a special occasion. The food was outstanding, with hearty portions, and the Mexican parillada of meat and seafood was abundant enough for two, served with a heater underneath to keep it warm. The meal came with a small bottle of champagne, a small cake, and the joyful live mariachi band performance. The band graciously takes requests, and tipping ranges between 100 and 200 pesos, which truly enhances the experience and makes it memorable. We also observed others celebrating their special moments with the lively mariachi performances, highlighting the restaurant's role in creating cherished memories for many. read more

Ana L.

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3 years ago

I had an excellent experience at this restaurant. The service was top-notch, and I particularly enjoyed the mariachi band that visited each table and played songs by request without any additional charge. I ordered the tres moles, and it was absolutely delicious. However, I would advise against ordering the Caesar salad as it was disappointingly small in size, although the taste was still delightful. The cazuela de mariscos received mixed reviews from my mother-in-law, who thought it was good but wouldn't recommend it. Instead, I highly recommend visiting this place for its wonderful ambiance and consider trying their fajitas, which my father-in-law thoroughly enjoyed. The margaritas and piña coladas were also well-made. Lastly, the flan was decent. read more

Jorge A.

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10 years ago

El bruncho de hacienda el mortero es muy bueno. Es brunch mexicano y no es necesario reservar. Al comentar que eres cancunense hay un precio especial. Te reciben con unaimosa y un cafe de olla o bien cafe americano. Es muy variado el menu para todos los gustos y puedes pasar unas horas muy agradables con amigo o familia. Cuenta con area de niños y excelente su servicio. Puedes estacionarte en el estac del hotel nh krystal sin problema. read more

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