The great diversity of dining establishments in Cancun, Mexico means there’s no way a visitor to this tropical beach destination could go hungry. There are literally hundreds of places to eat in Cancun and Nuevo Vallarta, with prices to fit every budget, flavors to suit every palate, and spectacular views whether on the ocean, bay, marina or Malecon.
Die-hard foodies should make a point of attending the annual Festival Gourmet in November, where the best restaurants in Cancun put on a taste extravaganza.
From traditional home cooked Mexican fare to fancy, international cuisine and everything in between, Cancun restaurants offer a cornucopia of options for the everyday gourmand.
| Restaurant | Location | Description / Comments |
| Arrecife's | Westin Regina | International-Italian-fine dining |
| Blue Bayou | Hyatt Cancun Caribe | Cajun-live jazz music |
| Bogart's | In Krystal Hotel | International - Casablanca atmosphere |
| Cafe Cocay | Hyatt Cancun Caribe | |
| Cafe Salsa | JW Marriott | |
| Cambalache | Forum by the Sea Mall | Argentine Steak House |
| Campay | Near Convention Center | Sushi bar and restaurant-lots of cooked items |
| Captain's Cove | Across from Royals | Caribbean seafood and steaks |
| Carlos & Charlie's | Plaza Forum by the Sea | International and Mexican BBQ ribs |
| Casa Rolandi | Plaza Caracol | Italian |
| Celebrity | Casa Turquesa Km. 12 | |
| Cennacola | Plaza Kukulcan | Italian |
| Champions | Casa Magna | American |
| Chocko's & tere | Souith of Caracol Mall | Seafood, steak and Mexican |
| Come'n Eat | La Isla Plaza | Food Court |
| Corona Bar Boutique | In front of The City night club | |
| Correo Español | Playa Linda area | Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Crab House | Across from J.W. Marriot | Crabs, seafood and more |
| El Conquistador | At the Royal Mayan | For Royal's guest only. Fine Dining |
| El (Hacienda) Mortero | Punta Cancun | Mexican |
| Hacienda Sisal | Next to Royal Sands Resort | Mexican Buffet |
| El Shrimp Bucket | Hotel Zone Km. 15 | Across from the Marriot |
| Hard Rock Café | Forum by the Sea Mall | Rock and Roll restaurant |
| Havana Cigar Bar | Next to La Destileria | |
| Houlihan's | Plaza Kukulcan | American bar chain |
| Iguana Grill | Marina del Rey Km. 15.6 | Waterfront Lobster - strolling magicians |
| Jin Jan | Next to Lorito Joe's | |
| La Capilla | JW Marriot | International |
| La Destileria | Across from Plaza Kukulcan | Authentic Mexican-tequila |
| La Dolce Vita | Hotel Zone | Italian specialities & fresh seafood-soft live music |
| La Fisheria | Plaza Caracol | Featuring seafood and wood oven pizza |
| Lorenzillo's | Hotel Zone Km. 10.5 | Seafood-lobster-on the dock, lagoon side |
| Lorito Joe's | Next to La Dolce Vita | Seafood and steaks - seafood buffets |
| Margaritaville | Plaza Flamingo | |
| Mikado | At the Marriot Hotel | Japanese / Thai cuisine |
| Mirage | Fiesta Americana Cond. | |
| My Place | Next to TGI Friday | Relaxed Atmosphere, Karaoke |
| Outback Steakhouse | Plaza Flamingo | Steaks, best ribs in Cancun, salads |
| Pacal | Next to El Mexicano, Plaza Caracol | Seafood, Prime Rib & Mayan |
| Pat O'Brien's | Plaza Flamingo | Seafood, steaks. Try a hurrican drink |
| Philadelphia Cheese Steaks | Plaza Terramar, behing 100% Natural | All meat imported from US owners. |
| Planet Hollywood | Plaza Flamingo | Large American Menu |
| Puerto Madero | Next to Faros | Seafood |
| Rainforest Café | Forum by the Sea Mall | Variety excellent exotic mixed drinks |
| Rio Nizuc | Hotel Zone Km. 22 | |
| Rosato Ristorante | Fiesta Americana Cond. | Traditional Italian-homemade pasta |
| Ruth's Chris Steakhouse | Next to Kukulcan Mall | "The Home of Serious Steaks" |
| Seahorse Cancun | Plaza Terramar | Seafood also Mexican and Italian selections |
| Señor Frogs | Hotel Zone Km. 9.5 | Anderson's chain, Mexican ribs party, place at night |
| Sushi Itto | Forum by the Sea | Sushi-Japanese |
| Thai Lounge | Plaza La Isla | |
| Tony Roma's | Hotel Zone Km. 10.5 | Rib chain |
| U'Mediterraneo | Forum by the Sea Mall |
| Restaurant | Location | Description |
| The Cove | Playa Langosto dock | Seafood & other view of beach & Isla Mujeres |
| Dolce Mente-Pompeii | Near Casa Maya | Italian-down street with sign Pez Volador |
| La Brisa | Next to Hotel Camino Real | Mesquite Grill Seafood and other |
| La Palapa | Hotel Imperial Laguna | Gourmet-international |
| Maria Bonita | Near Camino Real Hotel | Mexican nice décor and live entertainment |
| Restaurant | Location | Description / Comments |
| Carrillo's | Downtown | 1st Lobster house in Cancun |
| El Cejas | Mkt 28 | Seafood |
| El Pescador | Downtown | |
| Hong Kong | Downtown near Wal-Mart | Chinese-best at downtown location vs. plazas |
| Locanda Paolo | Downtown | Italian |
| La Habichuela | Downtown | Mexican outdoor garden dining |
| La Parrilla | Downtown | Mexican super weekend buffet |
| La Patagonia | Downtown | Argenting Steak House |
| La Placita | Downtown | Local hangout, good place for taco |
| Los Almendros | Downtown | Authentic Yucatan Cuisine |
| Los Balcones | Plaza Kokai Hotel | Argentine Steaks & classic Mexican |
| Pericos | Downtown | Mexican with a party atmosphere |
| Pizza Rolandi | Various locations | Plus other dishes including fish |
| Sasha's Bistro | Downtown | Fine dining, international menu |
