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La Buena Barra

4.5 (132 reviews)
Open 1:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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Krystal F.

I spent my birthday by myself at this nice restaurant. It was around noon so very quiet and customer service was superb! The food was fantastic and the best I have had in Cancun!!! I highly recommend this place for anyone including large parties or family gatherings. Next time I'm in Cancun, I will definitely be coming back!

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Frank F.

After a great lazy day of floating around the pool for our last day in Cancun, we almost decided to skip a nice dinner and just grab some (more) tacos from a casual spot nearby. But, after debating and reading some reviews, we decided to call (at 7pm) and see if La Buena Barra had any open tables for 7:30. Since Cancún dinner culture generally ramps up after 8, we were in luck and headed to the restaurant. We were warmly greeted by the host team and escorted promptly to a great table outside, overlooking the lagoon and the last bits of sunset in the sky. The ambience of La Buena Barra is amazing, great lighting, ceiling fans to keep a light breeze going, and music that is loud enough to prevent you from hearing conversations at other tables, but still allowed us to talk just fine. Our servers Jonathan and Estefany were the sweetest and most attentive that we experienced during our trip! Excellent food recommendations, even advising against getting a second dessert (due to their size) instead of just letting us spend more money there. Absolutely worthy of 5 star service! Ok- the food: very good, probably some of the more distinct flavors we enjoyed in Cancun. Also a very unique selection of cocktails, delivered in all sorts of unique glasses. BUT truly the best thing we ate was the corn ice cream! It's molded ice cream that looks exactly like an ear of white corn with a ribbon of dulce de leche in the center- honestly the best ice cream I've ever eaten at a restaurant! Prices per person can easily exceed $1000 pesos here depending on what you get, but it's possible to enjoy the experience on a budget. We shared an appetizer (empanadas, highly recommend), shared a large entree (ribeye tacos, comes with 7), a cocktail, side of corn, and dessert- ended up being around $1200 plus tip.

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Andrew D.

Overpriced with Great Ambiance and Mid Food. Came here and paid $600 on a weekday night for two orders of lobster tail with a few cocktails. The lobster was terrible because it was overcooked, chewy, and had a char flavor from the grill which I'm assuming had to be open fire. The sashimi was good and all the appetizers were tasty. The cocktails were definitely decorative and fun for a trip. The service is good anywhere in Cancun so that's to be expected. Would recommend skipping the main meals, buy apps only, and get two cocktails max... or you're getting scammed. Eat your main meal somewhere else first and continue drinking somewhere else.

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Sherrill J.

Location on the water was absolutely beautiful. Servers were friendly and attentive. I had a Margarita that was nicely made. We had the Hamachi and Tuna appetizer. The Hamachi was excellent and the Tuna seemed very dry. We shared a Garlic Shrimp entree. There were 6 to a pound. Several were mushy. Not proper for fine dining. The Concierge had let the restaurant know we were on Anniversary trip. Quite to our surprise they showed up with a wonderful dessert and special drink. They also showed up with sparklers, lighting and outright happiness. It was great!

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Jeff C.

I liked it. Went in for a nice dinner during my vacation. Inside is very stylish with great views. They also do hookah. I liked the music but it was very loud. The food was good. Loved their chips and salsas. The tacos were good. Really liked the octopus. Cocktails were good with interesting presentation. If you're looking to have a nice dinner out in Cancun this is good choice, bit on the pricey side though. Service was good. Friendly staff. FYI 15% service charge automatically added to bill.

Caitlyn M.

Great restaurant for a celebration!! The staff was very attentive, the atmosphere was lively and they fun performances. They had live music, dancing, and gave us sparklers to celebrate a bachelorette. The food and cocktails were pretty good too

Lobster over cooked, very hard to chew!!!
Kitty L.

DO NOT COME TO THIS RESTAURANT'!!! I had very bad experience right here. Ordered 3 dishes + 2 beer + bottle of water cost almost 400 dollars! The most important thing is I got diarrhea after dinner!

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Scott S.

La Buena Barra is my favorite restaurant. Originally, I made this claim after visiting LBB in MTY. MTY steak is incredible, and I was excited when LBB opened in Cancun - but also a bit worried that it would be a bit touristified/Americanized, but no es verdad. todo bien. With all of the fusion restaurants and concepts in the world, if you had to close your eyes and think to yourself, if i could have any fusion food in the world, what would it be? Obviously the answer is mexican food and a steakhouse. Well, that's Monterrey, and that's La Buena Barra. And I am not going to try and compare the MTY & Cancun locations, but I will say that La Buena Barra will be a memorable part of your trip to Cancun (it hits on all fronts). Also, trust me on this one - eat light if you're going to dinner here because you will want to try as much as possible, and the portions (even apps) are big The highlights (in no particular order) -Decor, both inside and outside but much prefer outside -Service - absolutely incredible. friendly, super attentive without making it stuffy..shout out to Cristian, Peniel, Jese for making my experience a truly memorable one -Food - excellent across the board, but the steak and flavor is something that will standout amongst most high end restaurants -Fun drinks -View -atmosphere, really awesome shift from dinner with DJ & music, lightshow, drinks, and the ability to smoke Of course, I will touch on price. It's pricey and most items are roughly 10-15% higher than MTY, but everything in Cancun is going to be expensive. So, even for US standards it's going to be an expensive evening, and everyone has different opinions on what constitutes value, and I get that. For a full meal, couple drinks, etc - I'd say roughly $100-$150pp, which is similar to what I've experienced in most "nicer" steakhouses in the states. Personally, I think the value for the food/service/experience is well worth it. As for some of my favorite (can't miss) dishes: queso flameado - I feel like this is LBB's Nobu Miso Black Cod, that everyone tries to replicate (especially in Texas). Rib eye & guac - another one that is oft imitated...it's kinda like how youngsters think Ice Ice Baby is an awesome song until they hear Under Pressure. Here is my caveat though: unless you're a party of 3 or more or not ordering steak, you may want to pass on this because at 400grams plus tortillas (side note: both flour and corn tortillas here are amazing, so go with both) is pretty filling Rib Eye - any of their rib eyes are truly incredible steaks Also, this might be the Mexican version of ordering a burger at a steakhouse (but they really do have the best burgers), but two of their tacos in my opinion might change how you see the world forever.. Pirata & Rib Eye taco with cheese crust (photos below). I am going to leave it there and not try to take away your sovereignty - better to experience the Grand Canyon without hearing numerous accounts of what it is, but I do want to thank again Cristian, Peniel, Jese for everything!

The food was great. The sunset view facing the lagoon was beautiful. Our server was great. The ambiance was nice and fun. They have a DJ and they did fire crackers . However the drinks are just okay. I think they put more juice and ice than the liquor.

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Naomi S.

This place has the level of quality that you can find in any major city that has fine dining. The food is delicious. The side Caesar and ceviche are the best entrees. The ribeye was nothing special. The mashed potatoes give any culinary side dish at any major steakhouse a run for its money. The drinks are well made but no buzz. They are at most gimmicks. The lobster and filet mignon we got was a very well made dish. They bring you out meats and fish for you to choose. They brought out a whole pork but we aren't fans of pork. They made a great dessert for a birthday. The ambiance is dance music and just a very loud atmosphere. The staff were super attentive to us. However, I don't like being watched about how I'm paying or how much I tip. They are like hawks and around the table once the bill comes. They count the tip right in front of you and I had never experienced that in my life. Otherwise it's a great place if you feel like you need to prove a point about your wealth. Plus your stomach will be full. MAYBE

Robin N.

Had dinner with family to celebrate my 50th birthday. Beautiful ocean view. Service was outstanding! My 10 year old daughter loved the children's menu treasure chest. Great presentation. The short rib tacos were delicious. My mother had the volcano tacos which were incredible and also had a great presentation. The staff came out to sing with a tasty birthday cupcake at the end. Very thoughtful and greatly appreciated. Would definitely come back.

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The service, food, and environment were all fantastic. I highly recommend this place to everyone!

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Porfirio's - Bone marrow

Porfirio's

4.3(886 reviews)
1.6 kmZona Hotelera
$$$

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.

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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Mb

4.5(26 reviews)
0.3 kmZona Hotelera

MB was probably the most upscale dining experience we had at Live Aqua, and it definitely felt like…read morethe restaurant that was aiming for a higher-end atmosphere. There is a separate steakhouse on the property that costs extra, but honestly, MB did a great job and even has steak options that made me question whether I'd need to pay extra at all. This is one of the few places where there is actually a dress code. They seemed a little relaxed about enforcing it, but generally you're looking at collared shirts, pants, and closed-toe shoes for men, while women should avoid beachwear and flip-flops. The meal started with fresh bread rolls and what I believe was a strawberry butter, which was surprisingly good. I also tried the habanero cream soup. A lot of people recommended it, both online and around the resort, but for me it was just okay. It had a nice little kick and came in a bread bowl, but it wasn't the standout I expected. My marinated salmon course was good, although it arrived a little cooler than I would have preferred. For the main course, I ordered the stuffed chicken with shrimp, while my girlfriend ordered the veal cheek, and we also split the filet mignon. The stuffed chicken was excellent, but like most restaurants at Live Aqua, the portions were on the smaller side. Thankfully we added the filet mignon, because that ended up being the star of the night. It was fantastic, and if we had stayed longer, I probably would have come back just to order the steak again. For dessert, we tried the brownie with white chocolate, the hibiscus soup, and the lemon pie. The brownie was decent but pretty standard. The desserts were good overall, but the main courses were really what made the meal memorable. Service was good, although it had the same issue we noticed throughout much of the resort. The staff was friendly and attentive enough, but there were stretches where it felt like you were waiting around for someone to check in or refill a drink. One thing I wish they would change is the timing of the live piano music. They have a pianist from 6 to 9, but many of the resort activities and events happen between 7 and 9. We ended up dining around 9, and by then the piano was finished. Since the restaurant stays open much later, it would have been nice to still have that live music and atmosphere during later dinner reservations. Even with a few small complaints, MB delivered one of the best overall dining experiences we had at the resort. The atmosphere felt elevated, the filet mignon was excellent, and it was one of the places I'd make sure to visit again on a future trip.

MB is by far the highlight of Live Aqua's restaurant scene. There was a lot of hype before we came…read moreto the resort about MB and it did live up! It's a classy place with a lot of options. We went two nights in a row! We loved the little watermelon dish each table gets. The bread served was great, and we tried a handful of dishes including salmon, ahi tuna, filet, habanero soup, mushroom soup, pasta, dessert and a few others. Everything we had was really good. Definitely recommend.

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The Surfin Burrito

The Surfin Burrito

4.1(429 reviews)
2.2 kmZona Hotelera
$$

Tastiest food I've had so far. The smash burger is so juicy and flavorful. The oxtail queso…read morebirria taco is so great. The consome is mouth watering. The drinks are huge. The staff is very friendly and helpful. This place is a 10/10 in my book. I honestly hope they expand to more locations and eventually come to the USA. This place would be a hit in New York. I loved the tiki bar esthetic lots of palms and reeds. Great music and they were playing the Knicks game when we arrived. Really an awesome place. Probably great for grab and go as well. I was there with my wife and kids but I could really see how this place is great for a date or quick bite with friends. Not a huge restaurant there were maybe four or five high tables but they use the space very well.

SCAMMERS!!!! SPEND YOUR MONEY ANYWHERE ELSE!!!!…read more They will tell you it takes 10 minutes and it takes half an hour - I had an excursion booked and couldn't waiting any longer, just to take your money!! I was staying at a hotel next door, WAITING to try this place. I came before it opened was told to come back at at 8. I had an excursion booked and was waiting on my shuttle at my hotel, I asked the blonde bartender how long it would be for 2 burritos, she assured me 5-10 minutes. She said she UNDERSTOOD I couldn't missed my shuttle for my trip and it would be fast!! By 8:30, my shuttle had arrived and I had to leave. I told the bartender I can't wait any longer and had to leave, she asked would I be coming back tonight after my excursion. I told her I would. When I came back at almost 9pm, I had to go back and forth with the manager about what happened. He said he understood about catching the shuttle and he had to make a call to his boss. After 45minutes of waiting and going back and forth, he said his boss checked the camera and I left even after waiting half an hour for 2 burritos, so I get no refund and no burritos!! I SHOWED HIM SCREEN SHOTS OF MY RECEIPT WITH THE TIME I was charged and the time I had to leave!!AND HE ACCUSED ME OF LYING SAYING I SHOULD'VE WAITED LONGER than half an hour, so he wouldn't help, just argue with me about why I left? I came back later that night thinking they would give me a burrito that I paid for!!! To go back and work and argue over something so frivolous, after THEIR EMPLOYEES misinformed me of the time it would take!!! If the PERSON YOU HAVE AT THE FRONT IS TELLING PEOPLE IT CAN BE MADE IN 5-10 minutes THATS WHAT SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED!!! They took my money and REFUSED THE COMPENSATE!! Then the manger accused me of lying - disgusting business and unprofessional management. Took my money and my food. Trash business. Unprofessional service. While we were arguing, other people weee complaining about their service too. If you're a tourist, DONT COME HERE!

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Dining area.

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Mandala - Views are amazing

Mandala

3.5(76 reviews)
3.6 kmZona Hotelera
$$$

Loud loud loud but also fun with the right music ! Service it's amazing from All the staff ! I got…read morea massage charge separately 50-90 dls with tip fand the bed space for 8 people was $850 dollars. If you want to party this is good you have the beach on front amazing views !! Food it's not bad also you drink all day you won't notice it if it's bad

Location is excellent: a short taxi/ Uber ride from Presidente InterContinental Cancun resort…read more Service: our group of about 18 adults were greeted politely and efficiently as we checked in for our private party. You will pass through a metal detector and asked if you are carrying in any food or drinks ( not allowed) EVENT SPACES: The groom had reserved two private cabanas overlooking a semi private pool just steps from the beach. There was ample shade provided by sturdy patio III umbrellas, private casitas, each seating 10 adults. ATMOSPHERE: Common areas are look tired in the day light. I'm sure that the flaws are masked by the pool lights once the sun sets. Our private party was at the far end of the club; a 10x14' pool flanked by patio furniture in one side and 5 private cabanas on the other. The cabanas were set up living room style with a sofa, coffee table and cabinets for personal belongings. The view from one of the casitas was oceanfront making a lovely backdrop for photos. The music was obnoxiously loud most of the time with pounding bass. Our crowd was celebrating the Grooms and they a great time. In our case, the grooms were running a tab- open bar and order from an extensive bar menu. FOOD: Well presented and the guests seemed to enjoy it. My allergies were an obstacle to most of the menu, but I enjoyed the fruit OUR SERVERS were amazing. Taking orders and finding the guests was like wrangling cats but somehow they did an amazing job. This please is really suited for a 25-40 year old crowd. You know: the clubbing set. Would I recommend it for an older group? No. Was the event successful? The grooms were pleased, so we were also.

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Plastic that I choked on

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Mextreme - The chicken burrito.

Mextreme

4.0(590 reviews)
3.6 kmZona Hotelera
$$

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.

I had a wonderful experience at Mextreme! The staff were welcoming and the prices are reasonable…read morewithout added hidden fees. The space is huge and it has both AC and outside seating. We didn't get an opportunity to take pictures of the food but everything was delicious. We had the pancakes, chicken and shrimp omelette, waffles and coffee to drink.

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The new building (Jan. 24, 2026).

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Mandala

Mandala

3.2(19 reviews)
3.6 kmZona Hotelera
$$

Prices are fair as far as getting a table goes. I loved the sparklers they passed out to everyone…read moreto light at the same time! The club itself is pretty small and the way tables are set up on the rows are very tight spaced. It was a little frustrating when staff would pass by because there's literally only space for two people between the tables and the rail. The dj had a great selection of music but his skill was really bad. Changing songs at the best parts ex: the drop is coming on a good song and he transitions to a different song. The staff that serve the tables do an outstanding job providing drinks. Unlike America where the girls drop off bottles and leave, the staff here are attentive enough that you never have to pour your own drink. Bathrooms are very clean with spacious stall!

Very nice atmosphere. Came to the beach club$1,000 pesos per person for a beach chair (towel not…read moreincluded) that $1,000 is them used as a crust for food and drinks for you to use. Service was great, George was our server, super attentive and informative. Great beach access, pool and fun younger crowd but also a family section. Food was super fiiire. So for two people it's about $2,000 Mexican pesos ($100 usd) and that goes towards food and drinks, plus beach chair access and pool access and bathroom ect. Highly recommend if you're going to pay for a beach club to come here.

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Mandala - Mandala.

Mandala.

Mandala - Mexican ceviche

Mexican ceviche

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