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    La Palapa

    4.2 (27 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, Mexican
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 AM, 12:00 pm - 4:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Outside seating
    Alice S.

    We just love this place . We eat here for breakfast and lunch when we stay here . The staff is amazing and attentive. Food is soo good . Please tip your waitstaff . They are so appreciative of this .

    some of the tables
    Dan R.

    "I've got this need I just can't control and it's A drivin' me insane, I can't take it Because I'm hungry for those good things, baby Hungry through and through" (Hungry - Paul Revere And The Raiders) So when you are at the beach, or the pool, and the heat is getting to you, your lips are parched, or you have the stomach rumbles, this is the place to satisfy your hunger or thirst. These guys work hard, they fill all the food and drink orders for the runners who walk around the beach and pool taking your orders. They have a small sitdown area for outdoor dining- maybe 15 tables or two. The tables are under thatched roofs and the kitchen-bar area looks like a big Tiki hut. We had chips and guacamole, a shrimp and pesto flatbread, a grilled Mahi Mahi, and for me a Shrimp Mille Feuille (shrimp salad with mango, pineapple in a red curry sauce). The shrimp dish was delicious- cold, plump shrimp pieces tossed in a terrific creamy curry mayo with diced mango and pineapple, served with crispy won tons. This is a Royal Service place, so you need the right kind of wrist band to gain access.

    Poached, egg, and Greek yogurt

    Anytime you needed a server they were their food was amazing and the view was very stunning

    Shrimp Tempura
    Yana P.

    This restaurant is exclusive to Royal Service guests. It is open for breakfast and lunch! The staff is fantastic, just like in the rest of the hotel. One of the most wonderful things about this restaurant is that it is very close to the beach and the water. The view is amazing. It is very windy so enjoying a meal is nice and refreshing. Something to keep in mind is that, you can very quickly get burnt without noticing if you have a table in the sun as there is lots of wind and freshness, it is almost unnoticeable. Meanwhile, the food is great for breakfast and lunch. I recommend the Eggs Benedict, French Toast and Omelette for breakfast. For lunch we loved Grilled Shrimp, Shrimp/Asparagus Tempura, Seafood Cocktail and Grouper. Baba Ganoush, Royal Burger and Chicken Baguette were good but not as mind blowing as the rest. I was not a big fan of Pappardella. It's a spaghetti type thing with a specific cheese. This was very specific to taste. Try if you are feeling adventurous!

    Churros, just like in Madrid!
    Kyle N.

    This is a restaurant exclusively reserved to Royal Service guests, the exclusive section of Paradisus. It's a beachfront Palapa that serves breakfast and lunch only. Service is excellent as it is the case for all Royal Service amenities. Being that this is a beach/pool grill, the menu is limited, but everything is delicious and high quality. The breakfast menu consists of fruits, cereals, yogurts, breads, and eggs every style. Lunch menu consists of grilled fish, steaks, and a variety of sandwiches. Pretty straight forward stuff, but the service and the quality of the ingredients make it worthwhile.

    Grasshoppers!
    Kristie B.

    We loved this outdoor restaurant right outside the Royal Service side of the Paradisus hotel, so much so that we were here every day of our trip! The food was superb, wait staff AMAZING and the view was breathtaking. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the staff- my son caught a Mahi on our deep sea fishing trip and we brought it back to these guys and they grilled it for us! It was delicious and they prepared it with sides of garlic mashed potatoes, cilantro rice, guacamole, and fresh pico. The chef, Christian, came out to greet us at the table and we all thanked him for preparing such a wonderful meal for us. The last day that we were there, Christian prepared a full spread with marinated red snapper for our large group- the flavor was amazing- limes, tomatoes, peppers and a spicy red sauce on the side- the snapper was "melt in your mouth" delicious! This was not on the menu but specially prepared for us so when I say that these guys went above and beyond for us, I'm not exaggerating! Phenomenal! (Yes, we tried crispy grasshoppers also- I wouldn't do it again but it was a fun/unusual experience with friends and family! "Tastes like chicken!") Anything we wanted, we got! Extremely attentive, very generous, super friendly and fun! Just a few of the wait staff that I cannot forget to "thank" once again- Moises (always made sure our phones were charged), Jorge, Alejandro, Valeria, Rafael, Josue and Omar! This is a SUPER team of people and made our stay, and food experience, "out of this world."

    made to order omelet
    Susie M.

    So Yummy! This little restaurant was strictly for Royal Service guests, and was a great alternative to the buffet for breakfast and lunch. We has breakfast once out on the open air patio overlooking the beautiful turquoise waters and rising sun. It was an amazing way to start our day. You are immediately greeted by a waiter and attended to. Your choices are limited but do offer a small variety, which included made to order omelets, eggs benedict, and fresh fruit plates among other things. Lunch from La Palapa was even better as you could have this either at one of the tables with amazing views of the beach area, or have it brought right to your bali bed or beach chairs around the pool or on the sand. Lunch menu offered more variety including fresh salads, burgers, shrimp wontons, the most tender skirt steak of our lives, and more. Bonus, the guacamole was fresh and always available. Food was good, and service friendly. The only con was that it did take a while to receive your order, but with views like these who cares about the wait.

    Excellent views of that turquoise beach.
    Julius E.

    Royal service exclusive restaurant but the best food for breakfast and lunch hands down. I highly suggest the chilaquiles aand churros for breakfast and the shrimp platter for lunch!

    Ceci T.

    Greasy meat, cold & stale fries, took forever to serve us. But hey, if you got all inclusive then go for it. There aren't many places available during lunch time, especially if the buffet is closed while they switch from breakfast to lunch. Of course it's royal service so you probably won't have to wait long to be seated, plenty of seating with a great view of the ocean.

    Huevos Divorciados
    Lesley M. C.

    This is heavenly food , can't argue with location nor service , pictures don't come close to the amazing mexican breakfast we had here before taking our flight back home :(

    Definitely try the chips with guacamole and pico de gallo! Got it every day while down there

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    Service and food were great very attentive and delicious. The fried fish and fresh oysters were well prepared and fresh

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    8 years ago

    We had the Mayan Chocolate ice cream and Chocolate Cold Drink. It was good and nice break from Cancún heat. Something unique to try.

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    Do not bother to come here unless you are staying at this hotel.. you can not get in otherwise!!!!! Waste of my time.

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    Wonderful food. Burgers are the best I've ever had, the pizza was delicious, and the guacamole exactly what you want

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    It is exclusive to the Royal Service guests so there are no children which we like when we are vacationing.

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    Porfirio's - Bone marrow

    Porfirio's

    4.3(886 reviews)
    0.8 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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    Porfirio's - Dining room

    Dining room

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    Yellowfin tuna

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    Navíos - Delish!!!! Lobster wrapped with bacon!!!

    Navíos

    4.5(528 reviews)
    4.6 kmZona Hotelera
    $$$

    When we planned a return trip to Cancun, Navíos was at the top of our list!…read more As always, the service was impeccable. Alberto took great care of us. The weather was beautiful, so we were able to sit outdoors. I ordered the coconut shrimp, and it came out in a coconut shell! That meal has lived rent free in my mind ever sense. I tried a bite of my mom's meal and husband's meal, and both were absolutely delicious. Portion sizes were generous.

    I'm impressed!!!! Don't miss the experience of dining in Navíos. Everything is sooooo good…read more This Navíos is just a 10-minute walk from Westin Resort... but that 10-minute is worth every steps! The service is superb from receptionist to the waiters. You can tell that the waiters love what they're doing and all help each other. This place is by the lagoon so every table is a picture-taking location. But be careful of the crocodilo... of course, it's by the lagoon. The place itself is clean.. and the lagoon is clear water too. Now the food... it's as simple as, I can dine in this place everyday! It's not that expensive but the presentation, the service and the taste is like a 5-star fine dining restaurant. Even the drinks! I ordered their clam chowder (you can see in the attached video on how they served it), lobster tail wrapped with bacon, my hubby ordered salad (which was also excellent presentation), and steak. Let's not forget the chips that is on the house with 3 different taste buds sauces... tamarind (sweet), avocado (salty) and chipotle (spicy). Love love love! I should say, your visit in Cancun is not complete without visiting this excellent restaurant!

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    Navíos - Entrance into the restaurant

    Entrance into the restaurant

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    Xkat-Ik restaurante yucateco y mexicano - PULPO ZARANDEADO

    Xkat-Ik restaurante yucateco y mexicano

    4.6(156 reviews)
    1.3 kmZona Hotelera
    $$

    Mayan cuisine! We came here after visiting the ruins in…read moreMexico. This place specializes in Mayan pre-Colombian food, not Mexican food! Big difference! Many of the dishes have strange ingredients that the regular gringo hasn't heard of, which makes this even more exotic! I consider myself a mexican food expert, to some degree, and they're serving dishes that are so inventive, so wild, so fresh, so delicious! The dining area is split between a covered outside area, and seating on the grass overlooking the lagoon. Be careful, there's alligators in there! The service was fantastic- the waiter was patient, spoke English, and made excellent recommendations. I got fish with peppers, octopus ceviche, and some mezcal, followed by a honey and anise Mayan drink. All of which were delicious! My dining companion had a strange pepper with some fish- also nom! Coming here was like a history cuisine lesson, mixed with delicious food, wonderful scenery and a pleasant meal! My favorite part of this place is the artwork when you come in. They've got a Mayan god in a cenote at the doorway that just is amazing!

    Wonderful to have a Mayan restaurant in Cancun again since Lana closed…read more Really unique dishes, including vegetarian options and good seafood.

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    PANUCHOS DE TZIK RES. TORTILLA FRITA RELLENA DE FRIJOL CON SALPICON DE RES

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    The Surfin Burrito

    The Surfin Burrito

    4.1(429 reviews)
    0.4 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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