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    La Playita

    4.0 (58 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Trendy
    Outdoor seating

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    Rib eye mane
    Erik U.

    Excellent service, food was delicious and very well priced. Location is also good, a lot to watch and people walking by. We went back twice so that says a lot. The first time I got rib eye and asked medium rare, I think he thought I said rare, it was a little blue, I still ate it and it was still good. I didn't base any negative part on that, it's my fault for not being able to speak his native tongue. The second time I got rib eye and asked for medium and it was all good too.

    Stuffed pineapple bowl with shrimp and a curry-cheese sauce. Highly recommend
    Jamie F.

    The waiter was very good to us and helped us with the menu since we couldn't understand.I was surprised they played hip hop music. It was a nice indoor/outdoor seating. I had grilled octopus which was delicious. The stuffed pineapple with shrimp had a curry-cheese sauce which was different for me but I enjoyed it. It I ever visit Cancun again I will definitely go back

    Stuffed fish filet. Good, not great.
    Tuli S.

    We flew back from Cuba and I was DYING for fish. And yes, there is fish in Cuba but it's more expensive due to tourist demand. We decided to check out this place and it was pretty good. Huge menu and excellent service. I had the stuffed filet which was good. It was a little on the fishy side but overall decent. My bf had a filet with garlic which was also good. We were spoiled by fresh caught fish during our trip so now our standards are way too high! Prices were decent, 150ish a plate so about $8 USD. We also had shots and they were about 70 pesos each. There were TONS of mosquitos so we had to move inside after a while. They have bug spray if you ask for it :). Also their chipotle sauce is amazing!!

    Joe T.

    Great service, great food. Perfect outdoor seating and ambiance. I enjoy the tacos, tostada, and definitely the shrimp guacamole.

    Carlos A.

    This place is to die for... looking for Great seafood ... look no further... best tasty well prices seafood with great music...and ambiance. Fresh tasty seafood were the locals go. Ice cold beer by the keg. Btw they stay open till late all week long. (2AM). Hey Yelp!!!!! They don't close at 2 pm!

    Pina rellenda, complementary chips, empanadas and papas fritas (fries)
    Chigozie O.

    The food was amazing! I highly recommend, music, service, cleanliness all top notch! I ordered the pina rellenda and it tasted great! Seafood & pineapple all coated in cheese and stuffed in a pineapple, what a meal! My friend got the seafood platter and loved it! Great restaurant!

    Gena R.

    This place has been one of my favorite ones for 4 years. The service is fast, the food is delicious, seafood is fresh and well-prepared. The location is really convenient. Can't wait to come back and visit it again!

    Mojito-dreams  fresa (strawberry) and coconut
    Elisa S.

    Such a great place to stay with a lot of people to chat, eat and listen to great music

    Shrimp burger
    Amy L.

    Service was great! Our waiter was wonderful even with our language barrier. We ordered the shrimp burger and the BBQ burger, both amazing. They had phenomenal guacamole with shrimp! Their mango sauce is also great. We got a 3L beer tower which came out to about 8 and a half beers for 10$ American- great price! We sat on the porch, it was fun but also relaxing. Definitely will be back before we leave!

    Grilled octopus
    Teve W.

    If you don't mind getting off the hotel area, this is the place to go. Not your typical seafood restaurant and service is great. My wife and I both had seafood like no other place with a fusion twist. This is one of my top restaurants ever! Try the tamarindo shrimp and the grilled octopus.

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    Very good food and staff pleasant and professional place was full and still food was ready promptly

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    Porfirio's - Bone marrow

    Porfirio's

    4.3(886 reviews)
    8.3 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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    Harry's - Harry's Pie

    Harry's

    4.4(560 reviews)
    8.3 kmZona Hotelera
    $$$

    From the moment we walked into Harry's in Cancun, we were treated like royalty. The staff didn't…read morejust greet us; they welcomed us with the kind of warmth and attention that makes you feel like the entire evening was designed around you. Once we stepped onto the deck overlooking the lagoon, the whole experience elevated even further. The scenery was stunning, soft lights reflecting off the water, a gentle breeze, and live music drifting through the air like the perfect soundtrack to an already unforgettable night. Then came the food, each dish was its own little masterpiece. The bread service alone set the tone: warm, golden rolls with just the right touch off salt. The wedge salad followed. It was crisp, cold, and generously dressed, with smoky bacon and bright tomatoes adding all the right contrasts. The dry-aged steak was the star of the table, cooked perfectly with that deep, rich flavor only dry-aging can create. The roasted peppers and silky sauce on the side made every bite feel intentional. The octopus was another standout, tender, beautifully charred, and plated with a vibrant puree that balanced the dish with a touch of sweetness. One of the best plates we had. The table got more entrees since there were 8 of us but didn't get pictures. Sea brass was another favorite. Even the lobster soup arrived with flair: a velvety bowl paired with a seafood-topped toast that brought texture and richness together in one elegant bite. The beef tartare with fries was classic and fresh, refined without losing its fun. Dessert turned into a full performance. The liquid-nitrogen ice cream came with swirling clouds of cold vapor, dramatic and delicious. The birthday cake arrived crowned with berries and a sparkling candle that lit up the whole table. And just when we thought the night couldn't get any more whimsical, out came the towering blue cotton candy, playful, over-the-top, and impossible not to smile at. Harry's doesn't just serve dinner. It creates an experience, one where the service, the scenery, the atmosphere, and the food all work together to make you feel celebrated. Our night felt luxurious, thoughtful, and truly unforgettable for my husband's 50th birthday! Well done Harry's!

    Low class and disrespectful, don't come here unless you want to be lied to and treated like an…read moreidiot. We came to Harry's a couple years back when we visited Cancun and I am celiac and I had a lovely dinner with my partner. On this visit, we were seated at a beautiful table and we ordered drinks. Our waiter, a bald headed young man 30s, refused to check with the kitchen to see if they could accommodate me. I am celiac not vegan. I was told there was nothing I could eat except steak and he proceeded to show us the entire steak selection. Truthfully I was feeling slightly unwell from not eating the entire day. I felt like fish, he said I can give you dry fish no sauce on top. He suggested maybe we just do appetizers. We had a 8 pm dinner reservation, what the hell would I want to order appetizers and call it day? This waiter was chit chatting with his maitre'd and other wait staff and I felt terribly uncomfortable that i was told I couldn't eat anything from the men, we we all know was ridiculous and not true. We finished our drinks and asked for the check. I made a reservation for Porfirios next door bc I could see they had some gluten free options. Harry's used to be accommodating but no longer. We will not come to Harry's again for food. Not only this, the waiter was trying to once again embarrass us by advising us that we could walk to Porfirios, next door to the restaurant from the back patio. We got up and began walking towards the patio and suddenly I realized he was totally making a fool of us, why would we go from the back if we have to check in with the hostess stand in the front of the restaurant? We walked straight out of Harry's from front door. Never again. So disrespectful and such a rude experience. Not only this, Harry's canceled/ removed our open table reservation (even though we fulfilled it and paid for our drinks and still tipped generously), so I cannot even leave a review and send a private message to the restaurant. Pathetic customer service.

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    Harry's - Kobe ribeye

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    Mandala - Views are amazing

    Mandala

    3.5(76 reviews)
    8.0 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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    Beach Please

    Beach Please

    3.8(6 reviews)
    1.4 kmSupermanzana 22
    $

    Stopped by here on my way back to Belize. Such a perfect little spot to stop in to fill up on good…read morefood ! Beach Please !! This is a great p

    They will be two takeaways from this review…read more.. 1. Awesome place to drink! Great prices and tasty drinks! 2. Food was below expectations, I would consider this a bar with below average bar food. Sat down to order food but was told they don't serve food until 6P. We decided to have drinks and wait for the food. As 6P approached the waiter said maybe 7P they will start. At this point it's like pay for the drinks and try again. Ordered a Mango Daquiri which was very tasty and unique. It had tamarindo on the rim and at the bottom of the drink. Flavor was definitely there. Also ordered two Don Julio shots for 70 pesos/ea. Cost is definitely reasonable. We left, but did come back later to try the food. We ordered the beach please combo which came with fries, cheese sticks, wings, and nachos. The fries were good along with the cheese sticks. Bars usually fry food decently. Nachos were basic and just not good. The nachos were toosalty and the cheese was awful. The wings were unique, but not in a good way. We went with BBQ instead of buffalo. The BBQ wings were cooked well, but beyond sweet. It tasted like the mixed tamarindo or chile limon in the sauce to give it a Mexican Twist, but it was not enjoyable. Bad combo for wings. We were they pretty early and planned to try again later at night to see if more people actually hang out there. But never got around to it.

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    Ven a conocernos

    La Playita - seafood - Updated June 2026

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