Pelícanos

I eat here for the freshest fish! Delicious food. All outdoor seating. A staple in PM.read more

Absolutely delicious. The fish ceviche was great, lots of fish and a good amount of the the lime…read morejuice or whichever marination they used. My wife got some shrimp red entree and I got the shrimp quesadilla as well. Quesadilla was fire and would 100% recommend, great seasoning and delicious. Would recommend this for seafood if you're in the area!

Picture of restaurant inside. There's a bar you can sit at but also tables.

Fresh and Local !

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Punta Corcho

4.5(170 reviews)

0.1 km

Hello, We hope you…read morewould consider giving us another opportunity to visit your restaurant and help make this experience right. We dined with you on May 9 under the name Fairchild. There were three of us, and we visited around 2:00 PM. Unfortunately, our experience was very disappointing. My seafood risotto appeared spoiled and had a hair in it. My husband's tacos made him feel ill after only one bite, and he had to leave for the restroom immediately. His drink was extremely sweet and seemed to contain little or no alcohol. My drink was incorrect, served only half full, and came without a straw or garnish. Service was also lacking. We had difficulty communicating because no one assisting us spoke English. We poured our own water throughout the meal and were never asked whether we wanted refills or additional drinks. To make matters worse, we were celebrating my daughter's birthday that day, and it was completely overlooked despite our mentioning it. We felt so sick and uncomfortable that we wanted to leave immediately. We attempted to communicate our concerns and explain that we were not feeling well, but we were unable to get assistance due to the language barrier. We will be returning to the area in December and hope you will be willing to make this right. We would appreciate hearing how you can address the issues we experienced and restore our confidence in your restaurant. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to your response.

I totally get why this place earned Michelin recognition in 2025. The softshell crab tacos were…read moreeasily the best I've ever had--perfectly crispy and packed with flavor. The salsas were incredible, the homemade bun was next-level, and that smoky cucumber drink was something special. Even the presentation was on point. Service here, and honestly all around this area, has been outstanding. Puerto Morelos is definitely a place I'd come back to.

Inside of restaurant

Soft shell crab tacos

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La Pepita

4.3(45 reviews)

0.3 km

La Pepita is one of the many seafood restaurants in Puerto Morelos which was highly suggested by…read moreour boat operator on our snorkeling trip. Great service and cool al fresco vibe, you start of with a big basket of tortilla chips and a variety of salsas. I started off with a Ahi Tostada and Wifey started with a seafood soup which were both tasty. We shared a fresh Catch local Hogfish and Grilled Octopus which were absolutely delicious! Four items, and two drinks with tip came out to a little over $50 usd. Definitely worth the visit!

After doing the snorkeling tour at the pier in Puerto Moreles, we asked our guide for a…read morerecommendation and he recommended this locals joint. It did not disappoint! The vibe is super relaxed, with all seats in the sand. My kids enjoyed chasing the iguanas and sitting on the palm tree (which strangely grows parallel with the ground) while we waited for our food. We didn't see the option on the menu but our guide told us there is a big cooler and you can just pick out your fish to get it fried up fresh for you. Sure enough, there was a huge white cooler where we could sort through the fish options and pick one the right size for our family. It came with sides like beans, guac and tortillas, and all meals come with chips plus tomato and jalapeno salsas. We also ordered ceviche and the total price was less than $40 for a family of 4. More importantly, everything was super fresh and delicious! I wish I lived nearby so I could come back again - I would be a regular if I could!

Bohemia beer in a Chelsea glass which means juts salt and lemon. Delicious

Fresh Catch-Local Hogfish

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Boquinete

4.3(27 reviews)

0.1 km

CLOSED PERMANENTLY Don't try and go here…read more Took an Uber. New restaurant here now . The name is something like Kaan. Completely disgusting bathroom!! Zero people inside except for employees in the visible kitchen playing grab ass!

Lovely meal full of delicious seafood, friendly service, and ocean views. Highly recommend the…read moremezcalita, fish tacos, or anything shareable!

Interior

Bone marrow and tortillas and beans

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Mezcalita

El Picudo

5.0(7 reviews)

2.7 km

Amazing!! Everything we ate was FANTASTIC!! Went to this restaurant twice in three days!! Ordered…read moreextra so we could bring home food and have for lunch!!

I have stayed in Puerto Morelos three times in the past two years and gone to El Picudo about 6 or…read moreseven times. It's easily my favorite seafood restaurant in Puerto Morelos - which is full of seafood restaurants. The bad part is that there is no ocean view and no air conditioning, you need a car or a taxi to get there and the staff speaks little English. The good part is that it is clearly a very popular local place - my party has always been the only obviously non-local group in a usually crowded place- and the seafood is amazingly fresh, perfectly prepared, served fast (considering it is made to order) and delicious. The portions are enormous. The price is reasonable. One can eat like a king for 15 to 25 dollars a person. My favorite is the octopus ceviche. The octopus is soft and fresh and perfectly cooked. Tossed with very fresh finely chopped onions, tomatoes and peppers in a lemon, chili and cilantro sauce that is not too spicy. The best ceviche I have had in Quintana Roo. A medium portion is a very ample appetizer for two people or a satisfying meal for one person. We generally follow up with the whole fried hogfish, around a pound of perfectly fried fish, very fresh, crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, nicely salted. Served with a salad, a small portion of yellow rice and a really strong hot sauce on the side. The octopus escabeche and the shrimp with garlic sauce are also excellent choices. A cold Corona beer (or two) completes the meal.

Octopus ceviche

Filet stuffed with shrimp, octopus, and squid.

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El Mercadito

4.0(23 reviews)

0.2 km

Food was amazing. Mauricio was an awesome waiter. Tuna tostada was very good if you are looking for…read morean inexpensive option. Girlfriend says the shrimp tempura tacos are really good. Highly recommend.

Very welcoming seating, amazing beachside view. Delicious fish of the day grilled in a wood fired…read morestove with garlic, loved it. Really reasonably priced.

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Jack Daniel's salmon

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La Sirena

4.3(103 reviews)

0.1 km

Special place to end the last night of our vacation in Puerto Morelos, Mexico. Very good seafood…read more Everyone enjoyed their dish. The shrimp scampi could use more seasoning however. You get quality, quantity and presentation. The ambiance is a winner! 5/5. Very close to the beach. The open air patio dining with a ocean breeze to cool us off. The margarita was delicious and hit the spot. Service is excellent. A winner all around. And icing on the cake - salsa band and dance lessons offered on the top floor many nights of the week. Fun!

Our 19th Anniversary dinner on the rooftop at La Sirena was fabulous! Gorgeous view, fantastic…read moreservice and amazing food. Hubby loved his chicken carbonara and I loved the Village Chicken. We both really enjoyed the Jazz quartet playing. Perfect spot for an anniversary dinner.

Live Salsa every Friday

Grilled octopus with potatoes and spinach- wow! Spectacular!

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Fabulous... yummy

Caribelos

4.7(13 reviews)

0.2 km

Stopped here for lunch and it didn't disappoint. The tacos were delicious and fish burrito was one…read moreof the best I've had.

I have been visiting this place every time I visit Puerto and it never disappoints! The food is…read morefantastic and the whole staff is so warm and friendly. All the food is solid, but the shrimp tacos are to die for!

Front Entrance

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Best beer battered fish tacos in Puerto!

Unico Beach

4.2(33 reviews)

1.1 km

Well maintained and inviting beach club in PM. Glad to have found it today. At $10 US a day can't…read morebe beat. That's for a palapa (sun umbrella) and 2 lounge chairs for the full day. Food and drinks at a moderate price for a separate charge. We enjoyed chicken tenders, coconut shrimp and fries. Quality but not quantity. The fruit smoothies were refreshing and tasty. Shower is in the open area (not private) to wash sand off your body. Not to shower fully with shampoo etc. Separate bathrooms for men and women which are very simple but do the job. Could be cleaner. We will definitely return.

We were able to walk off the beach two days in a row and grab some seats under palapas with some…read moreshade/some sun. We ate well - food & drinks were delicious - service was attentive. We were far enough back that the beach vendors weren't terribly bothersome - some came back, but not as many as the sunbathers up front! The seagrass was real, but doable. Overall, great spot for seats at $10 a day for the two seats!

Palapa with 2 lounge chairs rent for about $10 USD a day - super affordable and comfortable

View from our seats

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Path to the beach and bar area

La Playita

3.9(30 reviews)

0.4 km

I love this place! The atmosphere is so chill - you can choose between sitting at tables in the…read moresand or on a raised platform with a beachfront view. We were lucky enough to find out about this locals only spot from a local. The menu doesn't mention it but there is a giant cooler by the entrance where you can pick out your own fish to cook for 600 pesos per kilogram. We got our fish fried and it was so fresh and tasty that my kids kept coming back for seconds and thirds and even fourths! It comes with beans, rice, cabbage slaw, and tortillas so it's a full meal on its own. You can also get deep fried garlic on top of your fish, yum! We also ordered the medium shrimp and fish ceviche which was quite a lot! I think the large would probably be enough for a family to eat as a full meal if you add on some sides. Every meal comes with chips, bean sauce, tuna salad and spicy habanero salsa. Also important if you have kids that pee all the time, there are 2 bathrooms!

This is a great little casual place on the beach where we typically stop for at least once for…read morelunch while in Puerto Morelos . This visit was for dinner and we had them prepare the fish that we caught from our deep-sea fishing trip. They did an excellent job preparing the fish and making all the sides. The service is always great and the food is usually good too.

Full fish

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On the beach

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A G.

4 years ago

Not what I expected. I would not recommend. For Mexican seafood restaurant so so, not Flavorful Mexican. When we asked for Bill. We were surprised. We were pressured for a tip 15%, 18%, 20%. I speak fluent Spanish all my life. The Mexican Custom is Not to tip. I try to tip 10%. The table next to us was also being pressed for a tip. The waiter's pressure was very forceful. read more

Susan F.

8 years ago

Walking around the town square, and found this place on the beach. The breakfast smells drew us in for breakfast. The service and food did not disappoint. The breakfast special was plentiful, with generous portions. Eggs were cooked just right, fruit fresh, and juice fresh squeezed... The view setting on the patio just what you want... read more

Ben J.

4 years ago

Incredible view. Good drinks, but the menu isn't the best. Have some drinks and chips and head somewhere else for a meal.

Neydi A.

7 years ago

Food was not fresh, I had to keep looking for the waiter. The drinks that we're supposed to be fresh we're water down.

Janet P.

9 years ago

Great American-style breakfasts AND the best ceviche I've ever had!

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