If you love food, you will love Cancun. It has all kinds of restaurants, but we urge you to try out the amazing Mexican restaurants in Cancun Hotel Zone as well as Downtown.
It is believed that Mexican cuisine is more than 9000 years old. No wonder then that Mexican food is an important aspect of a memorable Cancun holiday.
Cancun Mexican Restaurants’ Menu
We are glad you decided to try out a Mexican restaurant during your Cancun holiday.
Be aware that the food of the Yucatán peninsula (the region where Cancun is located) is distinct from the rest of Mexico. Food in this region is based on Mayan food habits with influences from the Caribbean, and European (especially French) cultures.
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To help you ease into a Mexican menu, let’s learn to differentiate between the four items which figure in every Cancun Mexican restaurant’s menu.
Quesadillas, tacos, fajitas and burritos – the big four of Mexican cuisine.
Taco: Tortilla + Filling
They can be either soft or hard tortilla shells. They are usually 6 inches in radius. You decide what meat you want filled. To the meat, you add lettuce, salsa, cheese, guacamole, tomatoes etc and stuff it into your mouth.
It is said that the real authentic taco only has meat, onion, and cilantro.
Quesadillas: Tortilla + Melted cheese
A quesadilla is two tortillas with cheese melted in between. Between then is also a filling of your choice. The most common ingredients in this filling are: Chicken, beef, shrimp, onions, peppers etc.
The tortillas are heated till they are really crispy and the cheese is fully melted.
Fajitas: Grilled meat and vegetables
Fajitas are normally in a frying pan. They are usually meat, chicken or shrimp with a nice dosage of onions and peppers. On the side, you will get a few soft tortillas. You will also get additional ingredients. So, using the tortillas, the fajitas and the ingredients make your own tacos.
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Burritos: Flour tortilla + Any filling
Burritos are what we call wraps in other parts of the World. The wrap is made of flour and the filling can be of your choice – lots of meat and vegetables.
There is something called a wet burrito as well, where a lot of sauce is put on this flour tortilla. You must eat a wet burrito with a knife and fork.
Here are a few more items we suggest you try from Cancun’s Mexican restaurant menus –
For Breakfast
– Chilaquiles
– Molletes
– Huevo Rancheros
– Huevos al Gusto
For Lunch
– Empanadas
– Huaraches
– Sopa de Lima
For Dinner
– Pollo Pibil
– Queso Relleno
– Pescado
– Chile Relleno
– Tamales
Best Cancun Mexican Restaurants in Hotel Zone
There are numerous restaurants in Cancun’s Hotel Zone and a good percentage of them churn out Mexican cuisine. Check out our top five Mexican restaurants in the Hotel Zone.
1. Maki Taco
Boulevard Kukulcan Km 4.5
Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500
Phone: +52 998 848 7500
Cuisine: Mexican, Japanese, Sushi
Most talked about dishes: Sushi, Duck Tacos, and Spring rolls
2. Flamingos Seafood Kitchen
Carretera Punta Sam. km. 3.5,
Cancun 77520
Phone: +52 998 843 0505
Cuisine: Mexican, Caribbean, Latin
Most talked about dishes: Fresh seafood, Lobster, and Mixed Grill
3. Porfirio’s Cancun
Boulevard Kukulcan 14. 2 No. 1
Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77504
Phone: +52 998 840 6040
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin, Contemporary
Most talked about dishes: Churros, Beef Ribs, and Tacos
4. Siete
Boulevard Kukulcan Km. 12.5
Cancun 75500
Phone: +52 998 881 7663
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin, Spanish
Most talked about dishes: Smoothies, French Toast, Donuts
5. Chedraui Selecto
Boulevard Kukulkan 9,
Cancun 77500
Phone: +52 998 830 0866
Cuisine: Mexican, Sushi, Vegetarian-Friendly
Most talked about dishes: Sushi, Sandwiches, Tortas
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Mexican Restaurants in Cancun Downtown
Here are our top five Mexican restaurants in Cancun downtown. You can drop into these restaurants on your way out or into the Hotel Zone. Or you can make a trip out, just for dining in these downtown restaurants.
1. Du Mexique by Sonya Grimond
Avenida Bonampak 109,
Esquina Calle Pargo, Sm.3,
Cancun 77500
Phone: +52 998 884 5919
Cuisine: Mexican, French, Vegetarian-Friendly
Most talked about dishes: Escargot, Duck, and Cheese Souffle
2. Nomads Cocina & Barra
Avenida Nader #78
Downtown Cancun,
Cancun 77500
Phone: +52 998 131 6921
Cuisine: Mexican, International, Vegetarian-Friendly
Most talked about dishes: Jerk Salmon, Spicy Mango, and Salami
3. Los Caporales
Carretera Cancun-Chetumal Km. 340
Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort,
Cancun 77500
Phone: +52 877 325 1532
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin, Spanish
Most talked about dishes: Guacamole, Los Tacos, and Meatballs
4. Vegan Planet
AV Andres Quintana Roo
Cancun 77507.
Phone: +52 998 293 2063
Cuisine: Mexican, International, Vegetarian-Friendly
Most talked about dishes: Cheesecake, Pizza, Tofu Scramble
5. Bugambilias
Carretera Federal 307 Km 340
Moon Palace, Cancun
Phone: +1 888-453-5488
Cuisine: Mexican, Vegetarian-Friendly, Vegan Options
Most talked about dishes: Fruit Selection, French Toast, Guacamole
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