We stopped in to pass some time before we could check into our room. We were greeted and seated quickly - due to an event, they were seating everyone outside. We started off with some water and cold drinks, a beer and a mango margarita, and ordered some guacamole to start with. By far, some of the best guacamole I've had and I was happy that they put all the topping in the bowl and allowed you to mix in how much you like - allowing me & my sister to both enjoy it as she likes cilantro, it taste like soap to me. The shrimp were a little over cooked for me but they were seasoned well (which that in itself was a plus). The calamari was not our favorite. It was severed with a tartar sauce and it lacked seasoning and was chewy. It was cut larger than what we are accustomed to so that may have also had something to do with the texture. Although we were in the restaurant, we still had beach vendors coming up and trying to sell their goods and the music was LOUD as they were doing sound checks for the event. However otherwise it was a good experience. They do have parking in front of the restaurant. It usually have a cone or some spot saved as they don't want people parking and going to the beach, so if you see a spot blocked just give it a minute and the man will come move it and watch your car for a small tip. read more

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What a nice restaurant right on the beach! They have free parking in the front. You can sit inside, outside or on the beach sand. We sat outside but not on the sand. There was a great breeze so I didn't miss ac on this hot and sunny day. They had some live music which was ok. Service was super attentive. Complimentary chips arrived with the drinks. I had chicken quesadillas and my friend had coconut shrimp. Both portions were ample. My quesadillas were accompanied by fresh guacamole. The coconut encrusted shrimp were accompanied by a dipping sauce served in half a coconut. Everything was really good. Nice leasurely lunch with a great view. Would definitely recommend. read more

Terrible!!!!! HUGE big open restaurant right on the water, beautiful!! First off, got our order COMPLETELY wrong... missing some things, received things we didn't order. Second food was COLD!! I mean COLD. Waiter took back two of our entrees. Returned with one same cold one and the other had hot fish but rice was still cold!! They tried twice, giving us back the same cold food. We said after the second time that we didn't want it anymore! Very disappointing!! No apologies nothing. Would never return or recommend! read more

Nice view of the ocean and live Mexican music on a Sunday evening. Service slow. Food very mediocre. Chips oily. No salsa to dip with. Shrimp overcooked. Garlic fillet of snapper was ok. Breaded fish tacos meh. Ordered mixed ceviche but when it was served it only had fish. No squid, or shrimp in it. Expensive margaritas with little to no tequila and what tasted like a cheap ready made mix. Touristy. read more

Pelícanos - Fish ceviche. - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Morelos, ROO

Always are first stop the last nearby 20 yrs when we land Last 2 trips not good... but hadn't given up hope. Saturday terrible . Only 3 tables had to ask for chips. Whole fish & coco shrimp over cooked. Never cane back check on us. Asked for check @ finally went to window to pay. Since Mr Cisneros gone it's declined . We won't try again & it's the most beautiful location in town. Really sad read more

We were seated right away. Nice ocean view. Drink order taken and chips brought to the table, then we ordered food. It took a long time to arrive. My shrimp kabob looked good. Decent sized shrimp alternated with onion, orange, yellow and red peppers. Side of carrot, broccoli and zucchini over a bed of rice. My first bite into the shrimp was gross. Hard, dry overcooked shrimp that didn't taste fresh at all. Very disappointing. My husband's fish fillet-Vera Cruz was disgusting. Old fish that is overcooked to hide the flavour. Definitely not worth it. Neither was the Bloody Mary. Cheap mix that tasted like ketchup. The staff was nice and the musical entertainment was great. Stick to bottled beer and chips. read more

When you come to this town and there is nothing else to do, this is a good place to relax, get a drink and some food. The food and service are top notch here. The chips and ceviche are very fresh and plenty to share. Guacamole was fresh and tasty. Everyone in our party had a good meal and enjoyed it. The wait staff is very friendly and professional. Prices are about average for this area. read more

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We went into the town of Puerto Morelos one day, took a cab and had lunch a Pelícanos right across from the water. I got shrimp ceviche and my husband got mixed fajitas. The service was friendly and sitting on the water was absolutely beautiful. Fisherman were bringing the catch of the day in front of the pier. I truly had a good time. read more

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The restaurant itself is beautiful. It's airy, spacious, and sits right on the beach. The service is great - the waiters are friendly and attentive. The food left something to be desired. My partner had the pulpo, and found the octopus to be chewy (as did I). I know octopus is typically chewy but if you cook it a certain way it comes out much more tender. It was also bland. My fish was DRENCHED in like two cups of a cream-based sauce, which was thick and had started to develop a film on it. The shrimp was the only good thing about the whole plate. The fish filet itself was kind of soggy and the meat was dark. It left a lot to be desired, as I felt I spent most of my time searching for the fish under that heavy cream blanket and around all the dark pieces of it. In our opinion, the food was very overpriced for the taste and quality. read more

Pelícanos - Fish filet (can't remember the style but it was the last one on the list - caribeño?) - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Morelos, ROO

Food was terrible Steak tacos cold and no flavor , staff slow . They don't pay attention to your order . Waited 40 minutes for my check . Staff was not attentive . read more

Pelicanos is another family favorite when we are in PM. This is a very no-frills place (in a good way) that serves hot, fresh food. You can get just about anything here from the seafood side to a cheeseburger and fries. I'm partial to the shrimp dishes (coconut shrimp - yum!) myself. If you're with a group who can't decide on what to eat for lunch some day, stop in here and everyone will leave satisfied. read more

This place was located right on the beach, they took us right away but that's the end of anything else that is good! The service was awful, our waitress seemed annoyed to be waiting on tables. We ordered the platillo pelícanos , it was a large dish full of seafood, but none of it was good. Save your time and money for much better places out here. read more

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Not typical of us, but we ate there two times already. Place was mobbed last night, but they found a table for us. Great waiters, super menus and fast food delivery. Billing was prompt, too. read more

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While visiting Puerto Morelos we found this restaurant after being turned away from the place next to it which only took cash. The restaurant was very nice, it was located facing the beautiful beach, we wanted to sit outside but it started raining pretty hard. The restaurant was really clean, staff was super friendly and attentive. We ordered some shrimp tacos , guacamole and shrimp quesadillas , the portions were bigger than expected and it was all really good. The salsa was too spicy for us but it was nice to get a warning. Overall even with the heavy rain it was the best place to be stuck in. read more

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Great restaurant in the Puerto Morelos area. The staff were very helpful, and nice. The food was good. They had Bud Light and it was the coldest beer I had all week! The tortilla chip sauce is spicy hot, I mean hot! A little goes a long way. We loved this area, one of our favorite spots to visit. If you're in the Puerto Morelos area, consider eating here on the outside seating area read more

Pelícanos - Center of Puerto Morelos - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Morelos, ROO

Cool spot. Just sit here and take in the views with some beers, cocktails, and some guac & chips. The beach itself is just full on, the waters are clean and blue, just a reminder of Mexico's beauty. read more

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Every thing was so delicious but that seafood soup hit a special spot and I had to order a second. Our server Manuel was the most funny and nicest person. The view was great, centrally located, very clean with simple yet pleasing decor. read more

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The restaurant is spacious and great for large groups (I was with 7 people), and you are right on the water, which adds to the relaxed environment. Staff are friendly and appropr read more

Relax Seaside with a Supremely Fresh Menu to Satisfy along with Unobstructed Views of the Beach and Stunning Ocean! Situation directly on the Boardwalk of Puerto Morelos this is the perfect spot to enjoy Breakfast or Lunch with Ocean Breezes whirling around you. Indoor Seating is Available along with Ample Outdoor Seating that stretches around the majority of the Restaurant. They can accommodate Small and Large Parties! Also, there is a Fully Stocked Bar with a good array of Beers Available! As we were walking around Downtown Puerto Morelos we saw the name catching Pelícanos. We quickly checked out their Yelp Photos and immediately decided to dine with them for Lunch! The staff is very friendly and accommodating giving the whole ambiance a very Carefree and Relaxing Vibe! Their Restrooms here are Pristine! For our Lunch Order we indulged in Chips, Salsa, and Guacamole along with a Small Order of Caracol "Snail" Ceviche! Our whole order was Exceptionally Fresh with so much Exquisite Flavor and Authenticity! The portions of each item were extremely generous! Our experience at Pelícanos was Inviting, Lucious, and one we will Recommend to anyone who is looking for Incredible Views with Refreshingly Delicious Cuisine! read more

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So happy we stumbled upon this place! The margaritas were awesome, the beer was ice cold and the food was AMAZING! We had the shrimp ceviche and the small was a huge portion! The view was gorgeous! Highly recommend! read more

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We wanted a good lobster tail. They told us each one would be $45. When they finally brought it to us it was over cooked to the point you couldn't even cut it much less eat it. It tasted so fishy and was just uneditable. The service was terrible. They served us chips before the meal. They were stale, and there was nothing to dip them in.. our first mistake was there was only one other table of people in the restaurant at 7:00 on a Friday night.The bill was $164 US dollars. 3 very small lobster tails and drinks. I do not recommend this place. read more

This restaurant was the first meal we had after landing from the us. I ordered coconut shrimp, and the chicken fajitas both were very good. I would definitely hit it again just for the shrimp. read more

Enjoyable view with decent breakfast. Service is hit or miss depending on how busy it is and who you get as a server. Overall good experience. read more

Over priced for the food offered. place was not busy, service was meh. Nice view of the ocean.

Consistently good ceviche and seafood cocktails plus the drinks are generous! This is usually our first stop returning to Puerto Morelos. The live música is pleasant an unobtrusive and the view cannot be beat! read more

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Absolutely awful. Was not greeted or told where to sit. Was not given the correct menus. Waitress was fine but did not want to answer questions. Ordered food and waited over an hour and 15 minutes. We asked about our food after waiting an hour and they laughed and told us it would be out. Others complained about how long it was taking as well. The kitchen was gross and the bathrooms are not clean. I even witnessed a waiter spill food and just leave it. Food came out after an hour and 15 and was honestly very bad. It was dry and had no taste. Overall I would never recommend this restaurant. And save yourself the time and money. read more

The view is the best for a meal, especially for a larger group. Service pretty good too. We had to sit inside with full patio tables, but had a nice meal of baked fish and also, coconut shrimp and apple sauce. The guacamole did not seem so fresh, honestly. Chips a bit greasy too. I read more

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Great ocean view. The ceviche was ok, nothing special. The coconut shrimp is outstanding! Cocktails, meh

We'll, this was a happy mistake. We were intending to go to a different restaurant, but we couldn't find it, so we landed at Pelicans. We decided to share an appetizer and entree. (Spoiler alert) the ceviche large is enough for two people for DINNER. We ordered Mixto (Grouper, octupus, shrimp) and it was lovely and fresh and perfectly limey. They provided chips, a bowl of limes and ground pepper salsa (hot). We didn't realize that the ceviche was a monstrous portion, so we had also ordered octopus Vera Cruz style. It was delicious and three fried banana in the rice was a great contrast to the tomato sauce. Fresh corn tortillas were served as well. The green salad had broccoli, lettuce, calabasa, avocado and olives. Perfect with a squeeze of lime. Only downfall for us is that we wanted the fish Vera Cruz but the only fresh fish they had was Mahi Mahi and we were wanting something lighter. Fantastic meal with a great view on the beach. read more

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What an amazing family run business - the owners are an absolute gem. We went out to deep sea fishing and the staff cooked out catch for us afterwards. Such a memorable experience on our vacation read more

Pelícanos - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Morelos, ROO

This place is fine. If you are craving large portions of relatively uninteresting food with a fantastic view of the beach, then this is the place for you. Also, it can accommodate large groups, so it has that going for it, I suppose. There are just so many better places to eat in Puerto Morelos than Pelicanos. I ate here one time during our week long stay in PM. The service was attentive and friendly; the restaurant and restroom were clean; and the food was priced fairly. I'm only giving it two stars because the food was really just not that interesting. I'd give it 2.5 stars if I could, but Yelp doesn't allow half stars. In a region of Mexico that is loaded with creativity on the plate, I would have liked to see more effort put in. It's basically a step up from cafeteria food. We had the Nachos, Cuban Sandwich, Lobster Tail, Coconut Shrimp, and Chicken Fajitas. All were a solid "fine". Portion sizes were very large, which is just not necessary, in my opinion. It sort of reminds me of a restaurant that would have received a 5 star rating 25 years ago....and just never updated their menu, seasonings, style, etc. Basically, (to make a Seinfeld reference) Pelicano's is wearing sweatpants. read more

In April 1993, my family and I hopped into a rental car in Cancun and drove an hour south on the 307, which was then a two-lane highway. Our destination was Puerto Morelos, and we were headed there for one, clear reason: to eat the best damn seafood the region had to offer. When we arrived in Puerto Morelos, I was mesmerized by the town. It was quaint, bohemian, and very few people spoke English - clearly much different from Cancun. When we entered Los Pelicanos, I was awed by the thatched roof, but not at all surprised that the place did not have air conditioning. It was the quintessential hole-in-the-wall. The manager was exceptionally friendly; he assured us that we had found the right place and that we were about to eat a meal that we would never forget. After 23 years, Los Pelicanos remains one of my absolute favorite restaurants in the world. I have made a total of 25 trips to the region and have eaten at the restaurant over a dozen times. While the inside has undergone some major "improvements" (I liked the extreme rustic feel), the food has not lost one ounce of flavor. Really, how could the food lose its flavor? C'mon, it comes from the reef in the restaurant's backyard! The friendly manager of whom I spoke is still there, and he still greets customers with the same pride and enthusiasm as the first time I met him. Los Pelicanos is primarily a seafood restaurant, and I see absolutely no reason to order anything else. One can get fajitas anywhere. My suggestion is to order one of the combination platters that includes delectable selections of grouper, shrimp, lobster, squid, octopus, and maybe, if you're especially lucky, conch (which may come from a different region due to local ecological regulations). The fish can be prepared in different ways, but the best way to enjoy it is having it smothered in garlic butter. Trust me, the garlic butter has kept customers like me returning year after year. If you're of the fried fish persuasion, Los Pelicanos serves up a great fish and chips dish. The homemade tortillas, tortilla chips, pico de gallo, and habañero salsa are magnificent starters that pair well with an ice-cold beer or Margarita. With its terrific heritage, world-class seafood, and bohemian atmosphere, Los Pelicanos is sure to provide you with the very best meal in Quintana Roo. Plus, with its gorgeous seaside view, you won't be in any rush to leave. I look forward to many, many more dining experiences at this restaurant. read more

Pelícanos - With a view like this, you'll never want to leave! - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Morelos, ROO

Really satisfied, specially with that view!!! Amazing don't get me wrong the ceviche was great!! But I just loved this view. Won't forget it!! Stop on your way to Tulum or where ever you are going the prices were normal for seafood in MX. read more

Pelícanos - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Morelos, ROO

Excellent food! Amazing View, service is second to none. Pelicano's has been around for a while, there is a reason for it, they are good at what they do! Their food is excellent, you can find traditional Mexican dishes as well as international recipes all delivered by very well trained staff with a friendly personality. There are also some very creative options with an ambitious haute cuisine approach that reach a level not expected from a small town restaurant. The location is amazing, with a beautiful view of the ocean steps away from their terrace and a few strides away from the plaza and shops to visit after you enjoy a delicious food. It is well worth a visit. The owner will meet you on the level and make sure you part upon the square. read more

The best part of the experience was our waiter, and the view. We both ordered lobster tails, you get two each. Mine were 'ok' not great. The other two were bad, maybe too overcooked I think they were also frozen. We told the waiter they were not good, we did not eat much of them: who told the chef, who offered us another type of fish. Really disappointing. read more

Excellent dining experience! The staff was very pleasant although the wait was lengthy because of the size of the fish.

Perfect location....right on the beach! Fish tacos were fresh and minimal which was perfect for such fresh fish. Grilled not fried as well! The pulpo (octopus) ceviche was outstanding. Negra Modelo was ice cold too! Service was attentive and very helpful. I would go back for sure. read more

Good restaurant with lots of appealing things: sea front Covid-19 protocols Friendly staff Varied menu Delicious food Great margaritas Reasonable prices read more

Amazing food and great service. Visited here after snorkeling in Puerto Morelos. Food was delicious and authentic. And you can't beat the view of the beautiful ocean as you enjoy your meal. When I return to Mexico I will definitely visit again! read more

Pelícanos - Chicken quesadillas with guacamole - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Morelos, ROO

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Fantastic restaurant in Puerto Morales! We started with guacamole and chips with a spicy habanero salsa. The ceviche was outstanding -- fresh and flavorful! The shrimp quesadilla was flavorful and full of lots of shrimp and cheese! In addition, the garlic shrimp was delightful. There were over 10 garlic shrimp. It came with a very yummy rice and steamed fresh vegetables. Prices were very reasonable. We will be back! read more