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    Restaurante El Pocito

    4.5 (51 reviews)
    ModerateYucatan
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Cochinitas
    Ashley P.

    Incredible chochinitas and homemade tortillas. Serving size is huge, plenty to share for 2 people. Service was quick, and you'll need to speak a bit of Spanish to get by at this restaurant. Would return here

    Tonekia P.

    Okay...stop two on a taco experience tour. We had the cochinita taco. It's pork cooked underground for 24 hours in banana leaves. It was more like a tostada and it had a thin layer of black bean. The onions were awesome! Super flavorful!

    What we call enchiladas
    Chantel W.

    Absolutely delicious. We came by way of Cancun food tours. It's a family run restaurant & it's true to its Mayan roots. Full palm roof & the family lives next door.We tasted what we call enchiladas...it was filled with hard boiled egg & it was so tasty. I myself was surprised by how good it was. Then we had traditionally prepared Cochinita pibil(slow roasted pork) it was mouth watering delicious & full of flavor. The horchata was fresh & tasted so good. Definitely recommend this local longtime family run restaurant to eat at if in Cancun.

    Rice water
    Yi W.

    I came here following a Cancun street food tour. I had the taco and rice water. The taco is soooo yummy, best taco that I ever had. Unfortunately it's a tour, I did not get a chance to try other things they have.

    Chelsea A.

    LITERALLY the best taco I ever had in my whole life. Fresh homemade tortilla with a MAYAN cooked pork. It was cooked in an underground grill with orange and and tamarind spices. Deeee-lish

    Super nice authentic Mayan restaurant!
    Tammy C.

    Amazing meal - great service and authentic Mayan cuisine. We got this great opportunity by taking part of a food tour- don't miss this restaurant if you can go. Thank us later and make sure to also try the fresh fruit waters.

    I loved the food! Authentic, flavorful, delicious a must when you visit Cancun! Definitely a new favorite!

    Jessie A.

    Finally, an authentic meal. We did a bike tour earlier, and when asked, the guide recommended this place. We didn't think we had the right place, it was of the main streets ave looked sketchy. But it was worth the tiny bit of confusion. They recommended dishes to try. Wish we could try everything!

    Roberto B.

    Yucatan style food. If you want to try traditional food from Yucatan area, this is the right place. No fancy, no pretentious and no expensive. Lime soup and tamales are the best option, pibil chicken and cochinita are good too. Service is average but fast. Must in Cancun.

    Tamal, sopa de lima, jugo de pitaya

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    5 years ago

    Don't leave Cancun without coming here. Many surprises. Delicious, authentic food. Staff were attentive and the service was fast.

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    The best place to eat authentic Yucatán food. I needed to wait for a while, because it was busy. Without that was amazing

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    Awesome local food. Nobody speaks English, so be ready to mime things if like me, you don't speak Spanish =)

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    Porfirio's - Bone marrow

    Porfirio's

    4.3(886 reviews)
    10.8 kmZona Hotelera
    $$$

    Dinner in the cancun strip…read more We decided to pick Porfirio's for the evening from all of the restaurants outside of the all inclusive resorts. I took some notes and this is what I thought of the dishes. Xoajacan Imoladas - The mole is perfection. The flautas, superb. Everything in this plate is a symphony of what I would expect from Xoajaca. 9.5/10 Barbacoa Bonemarrow - Barcacoa is on point. The Marrow is Sublime. Together with the accompaniments is superb. I dream of Marrow everyday. This is a 10/10 Yellow fin Tosatadas - Superb!!! One of the best tostadas I have ever had. The microgreens, the sauce and the square Tostada works well all together. 8.8/10 Salmon - Cooked perfectly. The corn is a great accompaniment. The fish is impeccably seasoned. This dish is heaven sent with a 9.8/10 Grilled Octopus - Grilled perfectly, I can tell by the texture. The mash is superb, they used margarine instead of butter and I absolutely love the contrast from the traditional mash. 9.8/10 Mexican Rice - Its pretty good. It does have a nice seafoodish finish. The pepper was actually spicy. Nice and pleasant rice dish. 8/10 Charred Avocado Salad - Grilled avocado is a bit of a wash. It did make it look good on the plate. The dressing is a little weak. Needs a little more zip, some citrus or vinegar would give this salad some justice. Its a little uninspired 7/10 Service is impeccable and attentive and the atmosphere is lovely.

    Gorgeous interior & very loud: music wise. The speakers are definitely great quality though, the…read moremusic videos they played sounded like a live performance in the restaurant itself. Anyway: the food, presentation of the dishes itself, and the overall vibe: 4/5. My favorite dish was definitely the steak. The bone marrow is better off being plain without all the stuff they put on top. The steak itself was perfectly cooked & seasoned. I should've took more pictures of the food but whatever- the mango tuna thing with avocado was delicious. Very mango forward. Great alongside some salsa as well. The octopus: OK enough, slightly overcooked. Chewy. Chicharron guac was yum. Our server was so sweet in the beginning but had an attitude after getting tipped 25% LOL other than that, great experience :)

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    Dining room

    Porfirio's - Yellowfin tuna

    Yellowfin tuna

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    Outdoor dining and entertainment

    Navíos - Delish!!!! Lobster wrapped with bacon!!!

    Navíos

    4.5(528 reviews)
    14.8 kmZona Hotelera
    $$$

    When we planned a return trip to Cancun, Navíos was at the top of our list!…read more As always, the service was impeccable. Alberto took great care of us. The weather was beautiful, so we were able to sit outdoors. I ordered the coconut shrimp, and it came out in a coconut shell! That meal has lived rent free in my mind ever sense. I tried a bite of my mom's meal and husband's meal, and both were absolutely delicious. Portion sizes were generous.

    I'm impressed!!!! Don't miss the experience of dining in Navíos. Everything is sooooo good…read more This Navíos is just a 10-minute walk from Westin Resort... but that 10-minute is worth every steps! The service is superb from receptionist to the waiters. You can tell that the waiters love what they're doing and all help each other. This place is by the lagoon so every table is a picture-taking location. But be careful of the crocodilo... of course, it's by the lagoon. The place itself is clean.. and the lagoon is clear water too. Now the food... it's as simple as, I can dine in this place everyday! It's not that expensive but the presentation, the service and the taste is like a 5-star fine dining restaurant. Even the drinks! I ordered their clam chowder (you can see in the attached video on how they served it), lobster tail wrapped with bacon, my hubby ordered salad (which was also excellent presentation), and steak. Let's not forget the chips that is on the house with 3 different taste buds sauces... tamarind (sweet), avocado (salty) and chipotle (spicy). Love love love! I should say, your visit in Cancun is not complete without visiting this excellent restaurant!

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    Navíos - Entrance into the restaurant

    Entrance into the restaurant

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    Steak

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    Complimentary birthday cake with sparkler

    Xkat-Ik restaurante yucateco y mexicano - PULPO ZARANDEADO

    Xkat-Ik restaurante yucateco y mexicano

    4.6(156 reviews)
    12.1 kmZona Hotelera
    $$

    Mayan cuisine! We came here after visiting the ruins in…read moreMexico. This place specializes in Mayan pre-Colombian food, not Mexican food! Big difference! Many of the dishes have strange ingredients that the regular gringo hasn't heard of, which makes this even more exotic! I consider myself a mexican food expert, to some degree, and they're serving dishes that are so inventive, so wild, so fresh, so delicious! The dining area is split between a covered outside area, and seating on the grass overlooking the lagoon. Be careful, there's alligators in there! The service was fantastic- the waiter was patient, spoke English, and made excellent recommendations. I got fish with peppers, octopus ceviche, and some mezcal, followed by a honey and anise Mayan drink. All of which were delicious! My dining companion had a strange pepper with some fish- also nom! Coming here was like a history cuisine lesson, mixed with delicious food, wonderful scenery and a pleasant meal! My favorite part of this place is the artwork when you come in. They've got a Mayan god in a cenote at the doorway that just is amazing!

    Wonderful to have a Mayan restaurant in Cancun again since Lana closed…read more Really unique dishes, including vegetarian options and good seafood.

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    Xkat-Ik restaurante yucateco y mexicano - PANUCHOS DE TZIK RES. TORTILLA FRITA RELLENA DE FRIJOL CON SALPICON DE RES

    PANUCHOS DE TZIK RES. TORTILLA FRITA RELLENA DE FRIJOL CON SALPICON DE RES

    Xkat-Ik restaurante yucateco y mexicano - COCHINITA PIBIL.  CERDO HORNEADO DURANTE 8 HORAS COCINADO EN JUGO DE NARANJA AGRIA Y AXIOTE

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    Mextreme - The chicken burrito.

    Mextreme

    4.0(590 reviews)
    9.7 kmZona Hotelera
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    5 stars for a lovely meal and festive environment out in Cancun. Mextreme serves breakfast lunch…read moreand 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.

    I had a wonderful experience at Mextreme! The staff were welcoming and the prices are reasonable…read morewithout 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.

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    Mextreme - The new building (Jan. 24, 2026).

    The new building (Jan. 24, 2026).

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