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The restaurant was a little chaotic as there 2 very large, 140 people they were not a part of. That said, the drinks were outstanding, staff and management attentive, and the food was delicious. The music was a great vibe and the mariachi band which came out twice was fun as well. If you like octopus, look no further other than my pic. We'll be back!
We came here with reservations about 40 min before sunset, and asked for a table outside on the water - it was completely breathtaking. So gorgeous. This place has the best sunsets and perfect al fresco vibe. Service was attentive and prompt. Everyone was super nice. We shared a salad, octopus, and yellowfin tuna, plus a couple different wines. The tuna was soft/tender; not at all stringy or chewy. The octopus was standout - super tender, perfectly cooked. We would come back in a heartbeat.
My wife, son, and I had a great experience eating here for the first time on our recent trip. From the moment we walked in the we were taken care of and the service was top notch. We sat outside near the water during sunset and the views were amazing. They have high chairs and a kid's menu for anyone with young kids. As an appetizer I ordered the cream corn soup after seeing some reviews about it. It was really good. The flavors were really unique and each bite had something different. Definitely recommend giving this a try. For my meal I went with the sea bass. It was cooked perfectly, with crisp and flavorful skin. The fish itself was so tender and delicious I was disappointed when I got to the end. One of the best dishes I've had in Cancun. We rarely get desert, but they serve their ice cream and churro deserts on mini food carts, which my son loved. We got the churros and loved them! Really cool desert ideas, especially for kids.
Food How refreshing it was to be able to eat off property of the an all-inclusive resort which typically consists of bland, unseasoned food. We were not disappointed with anything that we ordered and in our time in Cancún, we can back twice. Carrot tinga tostada Charbroiled cauliflower with green mole sauce Sizzling jumbo shrimp Mexican rice Churros Shrimp tacos All of this food listed above was delicious, fresh, and came in great quantities that my husband and I could share. Service Great service! Everyone was friendly, helpful and knew the menu. Ambiance Upscale without being pretentious. Welcoming vibe. Reminded me of being in paradise. The view of the water was beautiful to look at both day and night. We also got to experience some guys dressed up at luchadores who came out to music and passed our sparklers and danced with the guests- how fun and unexpected.
Really pretty spot to grab dinner with a group in Cancun. The architect and interior designer did a great job. Service was solid, and the food was good. I got bone marrow chalupas and it was solid, expected more bone marrow. My wife's pork belly torta was cooked well but needed a side sauce to be more flavorful. The calamari appetizer was my favorite. The steak appetizer had this sauce which tasted like soy sauce that I didn't enjoy. For drinks, I got the maracuya mango and it was fine. Dessert with the churros was awesome, perfectly crunchy and great to share. Service was on point. Honestly, the vibes and views were amazing, and food was solid. My only gripe is the cancellation fee for reservations. I think $50+ dollars pp for cancellation is ridiculous, especially if it wasn't a packed house. Glad we still went but felt that was too much.
Ambiance superb- overlooking the beach - breathtaking view. Staff attentive and friendly. Food - very pleasing to the eyes ! We had yellow fin tuna on a blue corn tostadas, mango tamarind salad - yum super tasty and fresh! For entree we had Oaxaca mole - a bit too sweet for my taste, abondigas meatballs a bit too salty. Dessert pan de elote with vanilla ice cream - nice finish.
We came here towards the end of our trip, it looked like a more upscale and fancier restaurant. So we wanted to splurge at least one night. They do have valet parking which is nice, it is right next to Harry's so you can easily drive to the wrong entrance if you're not paying attention. We did not have a reservation but was able to get a table on the outside near the water. Not sure if they are normally busier and we got lucky. It has a great view and the restaurant itself is beautiful. Now to the service, we were seated and introduced to 3 different people who were going to be serving us. It seemed like quite a lot of people for one table. They were constantly coming over, filling our water, clearing crumbs off the table, etc. Which sounds nice, but when it keeps happening over and over and over again. It is a bit distracting, you're trying to talk and have a conversation. And someone is leaning over you cleaning the table or refilling water every few mins. This annoyed my wife much more than me but I get it. Considering we had 3 people serving our table. I was surprised how long it took to get my drink. I ordered a margarita and it took like 15 mins before they brought it out. It was a good drink but it seemed to take a very long time. We started with an appetizer of Cilantro cheese, it's fried cheese with different toppings to eat with it, served with tortillas. I thought it was very good. While eating the appetizer a mixologist came out to talk and try and sell us tequila or other drinks. Another person coming over to interrupt our meal, but ok. By the time our appetizer came out it was getting darker, so the ambience was nice. But.... Then the music got very loud. We were sitting at a fairly large table across from each other. It was so loud we couldn't hear each other. This was strike 2 for my wife, already not happy with the constant interruptions, then it got too loud to hear each other. For our main courses I ordered the surf and turf (beef tenderloin with shrimp). My wife ordered the Mango-Tamarind salad. We got a side of grilled asparagus to go with it. As we waited for our meal (in silence aside from loud music). A manger came over to check on us (another interruption). No one ever asked if I wanted another drink, even though we had 3 waiters. Which I found odd, but ok. Food came out and the entire time eating we had people coming back and forth cleaning the table, checking on us, refilling water, etc. The grilled asparagus was good, but it's asparagus, not much to it. My surf and turf was ok, the tenderloin didn't have any added flavor. It was cooked medium well to well (they don't ask how you want meat cooked), the shrimp was good. Overall it was a 3 on a scale of 1-5, for one of their more expensive dishes I expected more. My wife said her salad was very average and nothing special. But at this point she was in full annoyance mode where the whole experience was agitating her. Another young lady came over asking how long we were in town and asked if would be coming back here or to any of their other restaurants. In my head I knew there was not a chance in hell we would come back after how unhappy my wife was. But I said "maybe but we don't have many days left so probably not." She gave me a card with a potential discount if we went to any of their other restaurants. In-between not talking because it was too loud and having people constantly interrupting. We couldn't get the bill or to go boxes to take our remaining food with us. I asked the first of our three waiters for a to go box he had no idea what I was saying. Then I tried to pantomime what I was asking by pointing to food and making a box he still did not understand. Then he asked the second of our three waiters to come talk to us. We explained to him that we just wanted some boxes as we still had food with us that we wanted to take, he said he understood. It probably took 10 minutes before they came back with boxes, but it felt like much longer considering the mood of the meal. They brought out our boxes asked if we wanted anything more. I said no I just wanted to check, and this took another 10 minutes to get our bill. Again this seemed like a very long wait considering all the staff. Overall, I would give the meal 2.5 to 2.9 stars the food was OK. I'd say the appetizer was the best thing we ate. The service was ok but considering how many people kept coming over and interrupting us and asking questions or trying to sell us things. And the music was way too loud for a restaurant unless you are having a bachelor party. For sure my wife's attitude affected my enjoyment of the evening, but for an upscale restaurant. I would say cut down on the number of people that interrupt your guests and turn the music down. I doubt that we would come back here the next time we are in Mexico. It looks great, the food looks great. The experience was just so-so and not worth what you spent to come here in my opinion.
Porfirio is an upscale Mexican restaurant located in the Hotel Zone of the Cancun strip. We got seated as we walked in for our 7pm reservation. After the server asked what type of water we preferred, it took a long time for them to get delivered, hence we were also ready to order. I had a question for our server and asked him to describe the thing beef steak and he described it very poorly, different from what had came out. It seemed like he had to think of something on the spot because he was not too sure. Food came out and was delicious. We did not order any drinks and our server kept coming around to ask if we were. We kept saying no and he looked a little disinterested. Other wait staff would come by and fill our waters which was nice. I recommend sitting on the deck so you can see a beautiful sunset along with dinner!
It was my second time here in 9 years and even with the renovations and new menu, the service did not disappoint!! I enjoyed guacamole, the garlic and mushroom quesadilla, and the enchiladas suizas. The music was amazing, waitstaff impeccable, and the food was beyond delicious. Definitely one of the best places to eat in Cancún.
SIX STARS!!!!! We found this spot by accident while staying at a local all inclusive but decided to venture out! When we pulled up in the taxi i realized we came to the right place based on all the exotic cars parked in front. I had made reservations on TableOne and is the way to go. They have alcohol lockers or the locals to keep their own bottles in and was really cool. Every employee in the restaurant had a uniform and were really well done and added to the vibe. The hostess took us to our table outside. They have inside and then cover outside and then outside and we got the outside right next to the water. They have their own private dock and you can pull up to have dinner if you are rolling large. They have a DJ rocking the music and it was an awesome vibe and was synched to music videos on a screen. The decor was really well done and this spot is just awesome!! For the birthday they bring out the desert on a special tray and set off a sparkler for you to hold to really celebrate you! They eventually had live Mariachis but at one point they played the music videos of a famous mariachi and his band and it was sparklers for everyone!! Dinner started with large corn chips and 3 types of salsas and the break them up to dip and were very good. We tried the Queso Fundido and the cheese was really good but it was the hot burrito size tortilla that it came was that was amazing and used the salsas with it. For my dinner i went with the Oaxaca Enmoladas was it is beyond fantastic. 4 chicken enchiladas with a black Oaxaca mole and sour cream and toasted sesame seeds and queso fresco. This is by far the best mole i have ever had!!! We also ordered the Chicken Enchiladas Suizas and the sauce was really good but my Mole was better. For dessert, I went with the Ancestral Chocolate Cake. six glorious layers of chocolate sponge cake soaked in Chiapas coffee syrup and was frosted with a whipped mascarpone, chocolate and hazelnuts and served with a crunchy chocolate palanqueta in a metate chocolate sauce. What I'm trying to tell you it was a religious experience and the best chocolate cake i have ever had! If you are in Cancun you MUST come here and try it as i can't tell you how awesome the experience is!!
a waterfront lively restaurant experience. The restaurant is located right next to Laguna Nichupte and of course the atmosphere is like no other. The restaurant does have a DJ at night and entertainment so just keep that in mind if you want something quiet or romantic. Its perfect walking distance from near by hotels in my case Hard Rock Cancun. The food is really good and the service is amazing all hands on deck not just your server. This is my 3rd location so i definitely 10/10 recommend. Ps the esquite isn't a soft as i expected it to be (undercooked)
20 days ago
Dinner in the cancun strip. 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. read more
29 days ago
Gorgeous interior & very loud: music wise. The speakers are definitely great quality though, the music 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 :) read more
My group and I stopped here while on a week long vacation in Cancun. We stay on a resort nearby and go out to eat every night. In the past this place has always been a staple for us, but each year we go we like it a little less. This year majority of the group was disappointed in the entire experience from the service to the food. To start, the service was lacking compared to what we get at other local restaurants nearby. Our servers did not frequently come back to ask if we needed anything and we were constantly having to ask to get our waters refilled. The drinks are good, but nothing we can't get elsewhere. Half of our group enjoyed (but not loved) their food and half did not enjoy. My SO and I split the al pastor meal. In the past we have loved this, but this time it felt like they rushed to make it and the flavors we remembered just weren't there. It was still good, but I think it could have been better. I do love the churro cart here, but you can get good churros several other places. Overall, this place has gone downhill in our opinion, and for the price it isn't worth it when there so many better options close by. I'm sure we will be back, but I think we might skip a year stopping here. read more
The restaurant was a little chaotic as there 2 very large, 140 people they were not a part of. That said, the drinks were outstanding, staff and management attentive, and the food was delicious. The music was a great vibe and the mariachi band which came out twice was fun as well. If you like octopus, look no further other than my pic. We'll be back! read more
We came here with reservations about 40 min before sunset, and asked for a table outside on the water - it was completely breathtaking. So gorgeous. This place has the best sunsets and perfect al fresco vibe. Service was attentive and prompt. Everyone was super nice. We shared a salad, octopus, and yellowfin tuna, plus a couple different wines. The tuna was soft/tender; not at all stringy or chewy. The octopus was standout - super tender, perfectly cooked. We would come back in a heartbeat. read more
My wife, son, and I had a great experience eating here for the first time on our recent trip. From the moment we walked in the we were taken care of and the service was top notch. We sat outside near the water during sunset and the views were amazing. They have high chairs and a kid's menu for anyone with young kids. As an appetizer I ordered the cream corn soup after seeing some reviews about it. It was really good. The flavors were really unique and each bite had something different. Definitely recommend giving this a try. For my meal I went with the sea bass. It was cooked perfectly, with crisp and flavorful skin. The fish itself was so tender and delicious I was disappointed when I got to the end. One of the best dishes I've had in Cancun. We rarely get desert, but they serve their ice cream and churro deserts on mini food carts, which my son loved. We got the churros and loved them! Really cool desert ideas, especially for kids. read more
Food How refreshing it was to be able to eat off property of the an all-inclusive resort which typically consists of bland, unseasoned food. We were not disappointed with anything that we ordered and in our time in Cancún, we can back twice. Carrot tinga tostada Charbroiled cauliflower with green mole sauce Sizzling jumbo shrimp Mexican rice Churros Shrimp tacos All of this food listed above was delicious, fresh, and came in great quantities that my husband and I could share. Service Great service! Everyone was friendly, helpful and knew the menu. Ambiance Upscale without being pretentious. Welcoming vibe. Reminded me of being in paradise. The view of the water was beautiful to look at both day and night. We also got to experience some guys dressed up at luchadores who came out to music and passed our sparklers and danced with the guests- how fun and unexpected. read more
Really pretty spot to grab dinner with a group in Cancun. The architect and interior designer did a great job. Service was solid, and the food was good. I got bone marrow chalupas and it was solid, expected more bone marrow. My wife's pork belly torta was cooked well but needed a side sauce to be more flavorful. The calamari appetizer was my favorite. The steak appetizer had this sauce which tasted like soy sauce that I didn't enjoy. For drinks, I got the maracuya mango and it was fine. Dessert with the churros was awesome, perfectly crunchy and great to share. Service was on point. Honestly, the vibes and views were amazing, and food was solid. My only gripe is the cancellation fee for reservations. I think $50+ dollars pp for cancellation is ridiculous, especially if it wasn't a packed house. Glad we still went but felt that was too much. read more
11 months ago
Ambiance superb- overlooking the beach - breathtaking view. Staff attentive and friendly. Food - very pleasing to the eyes ! We had yellow fin tuna on a blue corn tostadas, mango tamarind salad - yum super tasty and fresh! For entree we had Oaxaca mole - a bit too sweet for my taste, abondigas meatballs a bit too salty. Dessert pan de elote with vanilla ice cream - nice finish. read more
We came here towards the end of our trip, it looked like a more upscale and fancier restaurant. So we wanted to splurge at least one night. They do have valet parking which is nice, it is right next to Harry's so you can easily drive to the wrong entrance if you're not paying attention. We did not have a reservation but was able to get a table on the outside near the water. Not sure if they are normally busier and we got lucky. It has a great view and the restaurant itself is beautiful. Now to the service, we were seated and introduced to 3 different people who were going to be serving us. It seemed like quite a lot of people for one table. They were constantly coming over, filling our water, clearing crumbs off the table, etc. Which sounds nice, but when it keeps happening over and over and over again. It is a bit distracting, you're trying to talk and have a conversation. And someone is leaning over you cleaning the table or refilling water every few mins. This annoyed my wife much more than me but I get it. Considering we had 3 people serving our table. I was surprised how long it took to get my drink. I ordered a margarita and it took like 15 mins before they brought it out. It was a good drink but it seemed to take a very long time. We started with an appetizer of Cilantro cheese, it's fried cheese with different toppings to eat with it, served with tortillas. I thought it was very good. While eating the appetizer a mixologist came out to talk and try and sell us tequila or other drinks. Another person coming over to interrupt our meal, but ok. By the time our appetizer came out it was getting darker, so the ambience was nice. But.... Then the music got very loud. We were sitting at a fairly large table across from each other. It was so loud we couldn't hear each other. This was strike 2 for my wife, already not happy with the constant interruptions, then it got too loud to hear each other. For our main courses I ordered the surf and turf (beef tenderloin with shrimp). My wife ordered the Mango-Tamarind salad. We got a side of grilled asparagus to go with it. As we waited for our meal (in silence aside from loud music). A manger came over to check on us (another interruption). No one ever asked if I wanted another drink, even though we had 3 waiters. Which I found odd, but ok. Food came out and the entire time eating we had people coming back and forth cleaning the table, checking on us, refilling water, etc. The grilled asparagus was good, but it's asparagus, not much to it. My surf and turf was ok, the tenderloin didn't have any added flavor. It was cooked medium well to well (they don't ask how you want meat cooked), the shrimp was good. Overall it was a 3 on a scale of 1-5, for one of their more expensive dishes I expected more. My wife said her salad was very average and nothing special. But at this point she was in full annoyance mode where the whole experience was agitating her. Another young lady came over asking how long we were in town and asked if would be coming back here or to any of their other restaurants. In my head I knew there was not a chance in hell we would come back after how unhappy my wife was. But I said "maybe but we don't have many days left so probably not." She gave me a card with a potential discount if we went to any of their other restaurants. In-between not talking because it was too loud and having people constantly interrupting. We couldn't get the bill or to go boxes to take our remaining food with us. I asked the first of our three waiters for a to go box he had no idea what I was saying. Then I tried to pantomime what I was asking by pointing to food and making a box he still did not understand. Then he asked the second of our three waiters to come talk to us. We explained to him that we just wanted some boxes as we still had food with us that we wanted to take, he said he understood. It probably took 10 minutes before they came back with boxes, but it felt like much longer considering the mood of the meal. They brought out our boxes asked if we wanted anything more. I said no I just wanted to check, and this took another 10 minutes to get our bill. Again this seemed like a very long wait considering all the staff. Overall, I would give the meal 2.5 to 2.9 stars the food was OK. I'd say the appetizer was the best thing we ate. The service was ok but considering how many people kept coming over and interrupting us and asking questions or trying to sell us things. And the music was way too loud for a restaurant unless you are having a bachelor party. For sure my wife's attitude affected my enjoyment of the evening, but for an upscale restaurant. I would say cut down on the number of people that interrupt your guests and turn the music down. I doubt that we would come back here the next time we are in Mexico. It looks great, the food looks great. The experience was just so-so and not worth what you spent to come here in my opinion. read more
3 months ago
6 months ago
Porfirio is an upscale Mexican restaurant located in the Hotel Zone of the Cancun strip. We got seated as we walked in for our 7pm reservation. After the server asked what type of water we preferred, it took a long time for them to get delivered, hence we were also ready to order. I had a question for our server and asked him to describe the thing beef steak and he described it very poorly, different from what had came out. It seemed like he had to think of something on the spot because he was not too sure. Food came out and was delicious. We did not order any drinks and our server kept coming around to ask if we were. We kept saying no and he looked a little disinterested. Other wait staff would come by and fill our waters which was nice. I recommend sitting on the deck so you can see a beautiful sunset along with dinner! read more
1 month ago
6 months ago
It was my second time here in 9 years and even with the renovations and new menu, the service did not disappoint!! I enjoyed guacamole, the garlic and mushroom quesadilla, and the enchiladas suizas. The music was amazing, waitstaff impeccable, and the food was beyond delicious. Definitely one of the best places to eat in Cancún. read more
SIX STARS!!!!! We found this spot by accident while staying at a local all inclusive but decided to venture out! When we pulled up in the taxi i realized we came to the right place based on all the exotic cars parked in front. I had made reservations on TableOne and is the way to go. They have alcohol lockers or the locals to keep their own bottles in and was really cool. Every employee in the restaurant had a uniform and were really well done and added to the vibe. The hostess took us to our table outside. They have inside and then cover outside and then outside and we got the outside right next to the water. They have their own private dock and you can pull up to have dinner if you are rolling large. They have a DJ rocking the music and it was an awesome vibe and was synched to music videos on a screen. The decor was really well done and this spot is just awesome!! For the birthday they bring out the desert on a special tray and set off a sparkler for you to hold to really celebrate you! They eventually had live Mariachis but at one point they played the music videos of a famous mariachi and his band and it was sparklers for everyone!! Dinner started with large corn chips and 3 types of salsas and the break them up to dip and were very good. We tried the Queso Fundido and the cheese was really good but it was the hot burrito size tortilla that it came was that was amazing and used the salsas with it. For my dinner i went with the Oaxaca Enmoladas was it is beyond fantastic. 4 chicken enchiladas with a black Oaxaca mole and sour cream and toasted sesame seeds and queso fresco. This is by far the best mole i have ever had!!! We also ordered the Chicken Enchiladas Suizas and the sauce was really good but my Mole was better. For dessert, I went with the Ancestral Chocolate Cake. six glorious layers of chocolate sponge cake soaked in Chiapas coffee syrup and was frosted with a whipped mascarpone, chocolate and hazelnuts and served with a crunchy chocolate palanqueta in a metate chocolate sauce. What I'm trying to tell you it was a religious experience and the best chocolate cake i have ever had! If you are in Cancun you MUST come here and try it as i can't tell you how awesome the experience is!! read more
3 months ago
8 months ago
Kevin made our 5trip here the vast. Great suggestions for what to eat and drink. Birria was so good I wanted to drink the rest . We went casual and had a variety of tacos . Killer drinks, great atmosphere.. so worth the small trip fan the hotel strip read more
4 months ago
This place was one of the best dinning experiences I've ever had! Views, Vibes, Service and Food! All 5 Stars. INCREDIBLE! read more
1 year ago
9 months ago
a waterfront lively restaurant experience. The restaurant is located right next to Laguna Nichupte and of course the atmosphere is like no other. The restaurant does have a DJ at night and entertainment so just keep that in mind if you want something quiet or romantic. Its perfect walking distance from near by hotels in my case Hard Rock Cancun. The food is really good and the service is amazing all hands on deck not just your server. This is my 3rd location so i definitely 10/10 recommend. Ps the esquite isn't a soft as i expected it to be (undercooked) read more
8 months ago
Definitely one of our favorite restaurants anywhere now! From the moment we walked in and were greeted by the beautiful hostess who sat us at the bar while we waited for our table to be prepared we were impressed. The ambiance is so cool! The servers the managers the SA's everyone is so friendly and you can tell they love working there. And the food was fabulous! We will be coming back for sure! Oh and the chile relleno was the best I've ever had! read more
5 months ago
1 year ago
Nice music Outdoor and indoor seating options Recd 10% off for staying at a nearby hotel Service was amazing. Manager came and introduced himself. Server was on top of things, friendly. Socialable Good drinks. Mango margarita was delicious. Churro cart was fun for photos. Steak and shrimp was delicious! Perfectly cooked and seasoned. Our waiter was named Joaquin read more
3 months ago
10 months ago
Highly recommend this outstanding restaurant, great staff from when you enter the restaurant until they wish you safe travels on your way out . Our waiter Carlos attended to my partners every question she had on the menu , traditional Mexican dishes with a different take . Worth traveling out of your resort .The ambiance is outstanding, reminded me of Tulum without the 50 min cab ride . Highly recommend you go there during sunset for dinner or just drinks . Beautiful bar ! Thank you to the whole staff for outstanding experience. Did I mention they also had a mariachi band not every night check on the night you make reservations . Once again thanks to Carlos for outstanding service read more
WOW.WOW.WOW. This place is the BEST place I have EVER eaten, and I have have been to some pretty amazing places. The vibe, the service, the food, all 10/10. They really go out of their way to ensure you have an amazing expereince. It just so happened to be my birthday and boy did they pour on the love. The manager even came over and brought shots of their best tequilla and took a shot with us for my birthday. First - Walking in, the door, the lights, the plants just made you feel like a superstar, and very VIP. Everyone including the staff dressed well and you just feel sexy walking in. We did have reservations, so we were sat right away. From the drinks to the appetizer, to the main dish to the dessert, everything was amazing and seasoned very well. They even cooked the steak right in front of you for added excitement and adding to the presentation. Finally the music, my goodness. It was fantastic. They also had a big screen showing videos as the DJ was spinning. I just can't say enough about this place, I love Cancun, but love this place even more and can't wait to go back! read more
Food 5/5 From chips to octopus to steak to dessert, I had great experience with Porfirio's. Everything was carefully and beautifully prepared. Very savory and there is always something to add to the taste of your prefer more spices. All the recommendations on cocktail and wine were perfect Service & atmosphere 5/5 Different servers come to check on us with smiles and recommendations. At nighttime, there seems to be several mariachi rounds which boosted the vibe and some great rounds of music. They never try to oversell. They try to balance out recommendations with our picks and we had great selection of dinner and dessert. Loved the outdoor/patio setting. Lights, music, and the view of night water were perfect combinations! I had a great anniversary night with my husband! Come back is a must. read more
11 months ago
Been here a handful of times. ALWAYS Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Get ice cream cart for dessert. Fin way to end of great dinner service. read more
2 years ago
Outstanding food, ambience & service. Location is perfect for beautiful sunsets. Book a table on the patio and watch the sun set. The wait staff is beyond courteous and very attentive. Lots of vegetarian items on the menu. The complimentary dips and chips is a huge portion. We weren't aware of this and ended up ordering too many appetizers. The whole roasted cauliflower was perfectly done! This was our last dinner before heading back home and we wanted to take a break from alcohol. So skipped the drinks entirely. They do have interesting cocktails on the menu. Can get a little chilly /windy by the water. A light jacket might help. With that said, I suggest dressing up! read more
1 year ago
After going to two restaurants that said they were open, this restaurant was actually open. Alex our server was great, took care of us and made sure to accommodate my allergies. They even celebrated our anniversary. Food was great, we both had the taco and it wasn't too bad. The ambiance is very modern. Definitely pretty. Guacamole could've had more seasoning. Otherwise happy with our service. read more
Got treated to go here by the resort we were staying at for dinner and the both the food and service was phenomenal! We ordered a guacamole bar with crispy pork cracklings, spicy shrimp ceviche, ribeye with marrow, picanha steak, spicy shrimps and churros! The ceviche was very good! The spicy shrimps was definitely a show but also tasted amazing. To top it off, the view was right over a beachfront. And it was the first time my wife and I tried grasshoppers! FOOD: 8.5/10 SERVICE: 9.5/10 Recommendation: get the spicy shrimp and make sure your eyebrows don't get burned off! read more
1 year ago
Someone recommended this place to us for our 10yr Anniversary dinner since we had some issues with Hyatt Ziva and we were so delighted and amazed by the service and food. Erik and Bryan our servers were very well attentive to us including the entire staff and manager who checked in on our meal. They gave us a special anniversary plate as well. Food was delicious and cooked to perfection. My wife who does not eat a lot of meat even said it's so juicy and tender. Thank u Kevin from Hyatt Ziva. We will be back! read more
Everything from the service to the food was amazing. The bartender is incredibly knowledgeable about tequila and clearly loves his job. We tried 2 different tequilas and they were perfect for sipping. Everything on the menu is shareable and makes it easy to try a variety of stuff. The fondue is cheesy and very filling. The mango salad has a great blend of nuts, fruit and lettuce with a slightly spicy dressing. Definitely recommend sitting out on the terrace where you have a great view of the lagoon. All of the staff was friendly and super helpful. read more
3 stars for food but 4/5 stars for the party! I planned my best friend's bachelorette party in Cancun of almost 20 girls and they were able to deliver a fun first night (that we may barely remember haha) We had 9pm reservations on a Thursday night. The whole party ordered various items but my friend and I decided on a medium rare Ribeye steak with bone marrow. I didn't like it... it wasn't memorable but okay enough for us to almost finish. Texture was not the best and flavors were not there. For the price, it should be really good. Although food felt short for me, after rounds of tequila, the restaurant became like a club! Started with sparklers, mariachis, servers dressed in costumes, music, and a ton of dancing! Great place for a birthday and bachelorette party. Nice photo ops too, including a swing on the dock! I suggest eating outside and getting reservations around sunset read more
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1 year ago
Exceptional food, exceptional service, beautiful interior and fantastic view of the lagoon. Waitstaff was highly attentive and on top of things, and the manager was out on the dining floor checking in with guests. There is a separate playroom inside the restaurant for kids (slide, ball pit, toys) with an attendant, my kids came home with multiple arts and crafts projects. We didn't want to leave and are looking forward to returning. Highly recommend for families with young kids, they have a kids menu. Multiple dishes are prepared table side, and for desert go for the ice cream cart or the churro cart. read more
The food was outstanding. The views were gorgeous - we had a table outside on the lagoon - and the service was exceptional. The cocktails were unique, and the food was upscale authentic Mexican. We loved the music & the vibe, and the staff looked like they were having a blast. read more
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Blvd Kukulkan Km 14.2
77500 Cancún, Quintana Roo
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