5 stars for a lovely meal and festive environment out in Cancun. Mextreme serves breakfast lunch and 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. read more

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I had a wonderful experience at Mextreme! The staff were welcoming and the prices are reasonable without 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. read more

I've been coming to Cancun 35 years. How did I miss Mextreme??? Such a FUN and affordable venue! Sitting outside, there is literally entertainment everywhere you look. The wait staff forms a conga line to deliver a margarita, carried atop a sombrero! The play tunes and dance around inviting diners to join them. Service is attentive & excellent! The menu has 90% Mexican specialities, but also has pasta, burgers and vegetarian. I was there with friends who had quesadillas & I had chicken enchiladas. Everything was good & portions were big. I just drank water, so cannot comment on the drinks. I had the flan for dessert, which was generous in size & ok. One of my friends had the flaming bananas & said it was so yummy! Everything is surprisingly (for Cancun) priced affordable. My enchiladas were about $12. I would happily return here! So much fun! read more

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Another awesome experience at Mextreme. Eddy, our server, was phenomenal. Always attentive to our needs and really his service was excellent. Of course, the reason we always come to Mextreme is the food. The food is delicious (carnitas, enchiladas, and Molcajetes). Don't forget those Margaritas and I had a double shot with chaser. read more

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Food was not bad. Fajitas were decent. Mole enchiladas were a but sweeter than I would like. Bu We sat outside. It wasnt that crowded. Service was attentive and pleasant. A lively atmosphere. An overall nice experience. read more

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【Background】 Sunday, April 27, 2025, ~8:15 PM After flying into Cancun and checking into my hotel, I was hungry for my first meal in Mexico. There weren't too many options near me, but I had Mextreme saved from an article on The Infatuation [1], and a post on the Cancun subreddit also recommended it. So my friends and I decided to visit for dinner. The reviews weren't kidding about the ambiance being (M)extremely lively. The restaurant has outdoor seating with colorful furniture and string lights hanging overhead. Loud music played in the background. Employees walked around the tables, offering huge sombreros for customers to wear while eating. If a table orders drinks, an employee will come out and balance them on their head. The restaurant really focuses on the entertainment factor, and it seemed to be working since it was pretty busy with a good number of customers. 【Food】 Menu: https://en.mextrememexico.com/menu/ I ordered: * Mextreme nachos ($219 MXN) We got nachos for the table. (We ordered this before we found out they bring out complimentary chips and salsa.) The crispy tortilla chips were layered with an assortment of traditional toppings like cheese, beans, guacamole, and jalapeños. Keep in mind that this order doesn't come with any meat protein. Flavorwise, the nachos were typical, but at least the portion was pretty big. * Tikin Xic fillet ($259 MXN) While scanning the menu, I noticed they actually offered Tikin Xic, and I had to try it since it's a pretty famous Yucatan dish [2]. The white fish filet is marinated with achiote and traditional regional spices before being roasted on the grill. It was served with soft bell peppers and tomatoes on top. Sides included a lightly salted mixture of broccoli, carrots, and Mexican squash along with a small mound of rice. I'm not sure if this restaurant prepares the Tikin Xic in the most authentic manner, but the fish was flaky and flavorful, and the vegetables added a nice, healthy feel to the meal. * Daiquiri, mango (forgot to write down the price) If you like sweet drinks, then you'll like the mango daiquiri. The drink wasn't strong, and I could barely taste the alcohol, but I enjoyed the mango flavor and the tajin rim. My friends mentioned their drinks were not strong either, so order a beer if you want something with guaranteed alcohol content. Overall, the food and drinks were good. Mextreme had pretty good prices for the Zona Hotelera. For a party of 4, the total pre-tip cost was $1777 MXN ( ~$91 USD), which was relatively affordable since we each ordered an entree, a water, and a drink and shared the nachos. The dishes would've definitely cost more in America (at least in California). 【Service】 The staff were friendly, especially when trying to persuade random passengers walking by to come into the restaurant. Our waiter was quick in taking our order. However, service went downhill after that since the food and drinks took forever to come out. We all ended up ordering drinks, and it was a bit of a weird experience since they played "Gangnam Style" by Psy while an employee came out and balanced the drinks on his head. I wouldn't say this incident was due to racism but maybe just ignorance since we're not even Korean. The slow service combined with that unusual experience did not leave a good impression. 【Tips】 Be careful of their scam. Since I was paying with my credit card, our waiter brought out a card reader. He automatically gave himself a 15% tip and had the audacity to say that tip wasn't included even though we could clearly see the receipt already had $266.55 MXN next to "Propina." Other Yelp reviews also mentioned the same thing happened to them, so be careful and double-check your receipt to make sure you don't tip twice. ---------- [1] https://www.theinfatuation.com/cancun/guides/best-restaurants-cancun-mexico [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tikin_Xic read more

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If you're visiting Cancun and looking for a fun, authentic, and entertaining restaurant outside of your hotel, Mextreme is the place to go! The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, with an open-air layout and vibrant decor that honestly gave off serious Encanto vibes -- colorful, charming, and full of energy. Now, let's talk about the food. I was traveling with a group of very picky eaters, and when the entire table went silent after the first few bites -- you know the food hit. The portions were generous, everything was flavorful, and the quality totally exceeded expectations. I was in charge of picking the restaurants for our trip, and this place started things off right. We had the tableside guacamole (a must -- super fresh and perfectly seasoned), and the drinks were just as impressive. Speaking of drinks, one heads-up: the food took a little while to come out, but it was completely understandable -- many of the drinks come with full-on presentations. We're talking smoke, sparks, music -- it's a whole show, and part of what makes this place such a fun experience. All in all, Mextreme isn't just a meal, it's an event. Great food, great energy, and a perfect break from the hotel restaurant routine. I'd absolutely go back. read more

Solid Mexican food. Great staff. Went here on vacation and sat on patio w my wife. The fresh chips went well w the spicy smoky dip and avocado dip. We ordered chicken mole and molcajete. The chicken mole was too chocolate forward for me as was blend of sweet and savory. could have been correct but not for my taste. The molcajete was a unique serving technique but then just grilled bits in it. We liked the chicken, onion, etc. overall an ok dish. Staff was playful and fun. Is a good bright place to eat if you are near. read more

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Had dinner with friends. Not a lot of people but sure was alot of fun.!! Food was so good. Serves was great. Lots of laugh read more

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Good vibes, food was great! Loud music with a singer. Definitely coming back. I highly recommend the skillet plate with everything read more

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hello from CA! came to this place for breakfast. saw the yelp reviews and came runnin! the yelp directions are different from if you copy and paste the address into maps. just follow the yelp logo and its the big colorful building! they have menus in english and spanish. place was BOMB! fresh fruit and juice options. i had the veggie omelette which was delish. came with savory mushrooms inside and a side of beans and veggies. what really made it unique was the sauces that it came with. my brother ordered the USA pancakes. lol! it came with jam only, so you'd have to ask for butter separate. not sure if they have syrup. he said they were good as well. service was quick and nice (thanks maria!), lots of seating (indoor and outdoor) options. vast food options with everything being super good. i saw reviews of drinks being sweet and i ordered the smoothie, and yes it was super sweet. still drank it up tho, yum yum. i'd recommend coming here if ur in the hotel zone! cheers. read more

Food was excellent which made up for a few hiccups in service but ils all good! Fun atmosphere, friendly people, food is fantastic and well priced. Don't let the tourist vibe fool you the food is legit! Great cochinita pibil and waiter does an amazing stunt balancing multiple full marg glasses on his head and delivers them tableside. Manager extremely personable. Grab a big sombrero from the chair a Margarita from the bar and enjoy your vacation dinner here! read more

Mextreme - Cochinita pibil - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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My food took over an hour to arrive despite the restaurant being at least half empty.

INCREDIBLE!!! Everything about this place was a 5/5! The servers, food, drinks, atmosphere were all amazing. They have a big menu, great drinks, engaging servers and ambiance and everyone is beyond friendly, helpful and welcoming. Would do anything to go back! read more

Mextreme - Sombrero Hour! All drinks are served on someone's head! - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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Despite being mostly empty, the service in the restaurant was unnaturally slow. There were a lot of show elements (people playing music, getting people to get up and dance, etc) which while nice definitely was a little overwhelming, especially when the actual food service was slow. The food itself was also just okay. Tortilla chips came out of a tiny plastic bag which the waiter opened at the table and were kinda stale. read more

Tourist trap? Kind of..... Great food? Absolutely. The BEST fried shrimp tacos I've ever had. Crisp and a bit sweet. Not overly greasy. Get the house habanero sauce on the side and you'll be glad you did. Great experience overall. read more

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Top tier experience. Emmanuel and Ole were phenomenal. Food was great. Big portions. I have 3 teen boys and they said it was the best food. Emmanuel did a banana foster presentation for us and it was so great. And tasted great. Location is good too...off to the cut so not too populated but walking distance to all the hot spots. The bus also stops right in front of it. All in all, I definitely would recommend this place for the food (taste and portions), location, and the entertainment. read more

Food was amazing, vibe was fun and light. If I return to Mexico I will definitely surely return. Service was great, food was quick. read more

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The epitome of touristy (along with every other restaurant in this area). Not the most authentic but they still try. Great space for large parties- the patio is HUGE. We came in a party of 5 after dinner for snacks and drinks. Music was loud (great music selection playing 90s & 2000s hits). If you're looking for a quiet sit down dinner- this is not for you. More like dinner before the night galavanting begins. If you order a margarita they'll provide entertainment for you by carrying it on their heads and making you dance for them when they arrive at your table. Who doesn't live a little entertainment right?! We only came in for a few snacks and drinks so I can't speak for the entrees. We got the table side guacamole, pastor tacos, chicken tacos & nachos. I was super excited about the table side guacamole but my suggestions is to skip. Le sigh. Absolutely no flavor. Fresh ingredients? Yes. No lime juice, seasoning, nada. Tomatoes, onions & cilantro can only get you so far... The chips were nothing special which made the nachos just meh. Nachos came out cold so that wasn't ideal. Pastor tacos had flavor but no wow factor. Also skip the chicken tacos. Margaritas were okay. We got mango & strawberry with a tajin rim. The syrup ratio to tequila just didn't do it for us. WAY too sweet. Le sigh again. We really wanted to love this place. We loved the ambiance and the aesthetics and would come back for a drink on the patio but that's it. Their menu is huge. Several pages. Kind of overwhelming honestly. But silver linings- hopefully there's something for everyone?! read more

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TLDR: Fun ambience, good food, good drinks Tried Mextreme and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. They have a unique way of serving their Margheritas. The nachos were decently good and drinks could do with some more alcohol seems watered down read more

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This place is full or colors, the staff is nice and the food comes out SO fast. It's a fun place to eat outdoors in, in the middle of all the action. I was happy they had a vegetarian aztec soup and some vegetarian options (quesadilla with poblano peppers). Negative: the music was SOOOOOOO loud and 95% of it was american songs... why?! This place is made for american tourists thats for sure. read more

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This is a good place to grab some food. Came here for breakfast twice. The french toast is pretty good and comes with jelly. The mexican omellete is decent. I prefer the bowl with scrambled eggs and ham. Fresh juice here is pretty good. read more

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We read a bunch of reviews on this place and decided to have dinner here while on vacation. Food was good but bad weather dampened the evening outside as this place is half air half covered. Too full to try the banana dessert. read more

One of the more popular touristy spots in Cancun. Close to a lot of hotels and shops. It's fun because the waiters sing and bring you drinks on top of their heads. And they get you and your friends up to sing and march around the restaurant too. Very high energy. Food is just okay. But the fun atmosphere is what people come here for. read more

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We came back for the 5th time and we still love the establishment. For us, the atmosphere here has always been welcoming and fun. We had Steak & Shrimp Fajitas and Caritas Mayan style. Both dishes arrived sizzling hot and cooked perfectly. The meat was tender and melts in your mouth. Overall, a fun place to try and still one of our favorites. read more

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Flew in from Houston and was looking for authentic Mexican and found it here. Every plate was empty when we finished. We started with the nachos which were a nice appetizer. The jalapeños have a kick so be careful! The burrito was seasoned well and tasty, Molcajete was done well. The steak could've been cooked a bit more well but still flavorful as a whole. The batter on the shrimp tacos was light and perfectly fried while the shrimp were fresh and cooked perfectly. Outside of the food, the staff were the highlight. The margaritas are brought out on top of their heads. And I wish I got a picture of them picking diners to come join the limbo line while they carry trays of liquor on their heads. All in all it was a great experience and I would come back and enjoy the ambience. read more

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This place is a fun spot to have dinner when in Cancun! They have live music and even had audience participation with salsa dancing, they really know how to entertain you! The staff are all very friendly and the service is fast. A majority of the waiters will bring your drinks on their head and have you grab it from them, which was definitely amusing, and the drinks were MASSIVE! Aside from the entertainment aspect, the food was fine, nothing spectacular. The guacamole could definitely use more salt and more spice. The tacos were fine, I've had much better tacos living in Southern California. The fish tacos were actually pretty good in my opinion definitely the best dish we had there. This place is definitely catered to tourists like myself and if you're looking for amazing tasting local food I'd go elsewhere, but if you're looking to have some fun while eating decent tasting food this is the place to go! read more

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Mextreme was a great dining experience! The decor is vibrant and the people are welcoming.. The service is exceptional, with attentive staff who genuinely care about your experience. Everyone was happy and smiling and just wanted us to have a good time. The menu is organized and easy to maneuver. I got the green enchiladas (8/10) and the fried shrimp tacos (8/10). The mango margarita came out on my waiter's head which was super fun. read more

Mextreme - Fun atmosphere - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

3.5/5 This was our first meal in Cancun and it was super fun! Definitely touristy and very gimmicky, playing up the Mexican theme loud and proud. They play fun music, bring drinks out on the top of their heads, and serve up tasty food! The price is not expensive but not cheap either. Drinks: - Mango margarita: make it a double! They use El Jimador tequila, and if you order multiple margaritas they will bring out the drinks on the top of their head and blast fun music. Pretty impressive! Not cheap though, prices are comparable to the States ($14). Food: - Chips and salsa: complementary, and comes with great salsa. - Al pastor tacos: Comes with 4 tacos. Both the tortilla and meat were pretty try, but the salsa saved the day. I've definitely had better tacos in California. - Skirt steak molcajete: The skirt steak is so good! Very tender and not overly chewy. A little smaller then I expected but delicious. Overall, it's a fun stop for a family/ group dinner. read more

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We had a break in the rain and decided to come down to the lively part of town. The staff here are very kind and attentive. The restaurant is clean and inviting. We ordered a steak burrito and cheese quesadilla with a Cesar salad. The burrito was made to the style we enjoy with all the fillings of rice, beans, sour cream and cheese. The quesadilla was standard and good. The complimentary chips were too greasy and the taste needs to be adjusted. There was some drama with one table but the managers and servers handled it calmly and professionally. I mention this to say that the service understands how to be professional and keep their restaurant standards. read more

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This was the best meal of my week long trip to this part of Mexico. Not only is it beautiful and lively. The food was amazing.. The Mole was the best of my life, seafood great and the drinks to die for . Make the walk away from tourist spots and eat here. read more

What fun!! We had breakfast here and knew we had to return for lunch or dinner. We ordered several drinks and some apps and everything was tasty. The staff works hard at keeping you happy and entertained with songs and theatrical events. You must visit this place when you are in Quintana Roo, Cancún, Mx. read more

Service was good ambiance gives the Mexican feel I guess. Wow chips in a bag but had an authentic texture. Tiny amount of chips and the salsa green and hot was good but my God I guess we feeding new borns. Burrito if tex mex was a Burrito had some flavor but while highly disappointed. Enchiladas wow zero flavor and sangria was red and clear juice. Yea they stealing tourists money with ease I get it but I just was excited about some authentic Mexican because my trip to DR gave me all the native feel read more

Wow this place was such a vibe!!! Stuff is very welcoming a lot of energy a lot of things going on but it's great atmosphere with great music and delicious food!! It is outdoor and they have little skits every so often really engage all of the customers which is awesome. When you order your drink they carry it out on their head sometimes holding multiple drinks!! Amazingly talented! Definitely should come and try experience and the good food! Over all 5 stars read more

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I'll give the service and the shows a 5 stars and a 3 stars for the food. Personnel were very polite, welcoming and helpful. We also enjoyed the "hat show" and the live music. The food ingredients were fresh however the dishes were not that impressive and they all lack flavors. Overall, we enjoyed our time there. read more

We were a group of 6 and they were able to accommodate us easily. The servers were friendly and entertaining. They would carry drinks on their heads and share hats with you all while clapping and dancing. We shared the guacamole and the cheese appetizer. Then each had our own dishes. The food was okay, not bad but also nothing special or delicious. Not a lot of options for those that don't eat meat. read more

Mextreme - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

The atmosphere and outside dinning is what brought us in. Our waiter did let us know their was a wait for food to come out since they were busy. Food was taste was bland. Food was brought out 50 min after we ordered.It look over 20 min to get our check. The waiter brought us the change back $100 pesos less than what the change should have been. When we left him a tip he asked for additional tip. It seems like management needs to do an evaluation on its service. read more

A local recommended this for authentic Mexican food. It was fabulous. Street cafe seating and indoor patio, huge bar. Dancing waiters delivered stacked giant margaritas on their head! Everyone was sweet and kept things clean. Near local shopping. Highly recommend! read more

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Went around lunch time and service was awful. Our appetizer and beers came quickly, but we waited. And waited. And waited for our entrees. We finally got the attention of a waiter (ours had disappeared) and asked if our food was coming soon or if they had forgotten us. He insisted the kitchen was very busy even though the restaurant was mostly empty. He went away and came back five minutes later to tell us they were out of the item I ordered. We decided to leave instead of ordering something else. To cap off the experience, I paid cash and waited. Waited. And waited for the waiter to return with my change. But, he disappeared. We were so frustrated, we decided that he could keep the $3 US for a job poorly done. read more

I hate to give this place two stars but I have to. When we arrived the ambiance was cute with the waitress and waiter dressed cute. We were seated by a nice hostess and we were served by a lady who was doing an ok job. She wasn't as attentive as we liked. We ordered our drinks and that came out good. The girls ordered their food and the waitress forgot to take my order which was crazy. I finally ordered the fajita and sangria. The sangria was good but when my fajita came out it was cold so had to send it back. I had to wait forever for a new plate. The girls did not like their food at all. They wasted a lot of it. When my fajitas came back out it was good and very filling. I was looking forward to good food and time but we ended up at this spot for over three hours barely able to eat and enjoy. read more

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