Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Cancun / Riviera Maya

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Tantra Tulum

4.8

4.8 (296)

Mex$500 and over

International

Tulum

About the restaurant

Tantra Beach Club by Grupo RosaNegra:

Nestled between nature and sophistication, Tantra Beach Club in Tulum is a luxurious escape where bohemian charm meets refined elegance. Set in the most coveted area of Tulum’s Hotel Zone, this beachside paradise offers breathtaking views of white sands and turquoise waters, elevated by world-class services and unparalleled comforts.

Drawing inspiration from Balinese architecture, Tantra's design blends organic elements—shells, bamboo, rope—with rustic stone and wood finishes, creating a serene yet seductive ambiance. Every corner of this haven invites guests to relax, indulge, and embrace the ultimate Tulum experience.

Top review

Gwendolyn

Dined 3 days ago

Just WONDERFUL!! Loved the ambiance and service! ❤️❤️

Taboo Cancun

4.7

4.7 (2697)

Mex$500 and over

Mediterranean

Cancún

About the restaurant

By Grupo RosaNegra
Taboo is a Mediterranean restaurant in Cancun that offers a unique gastronomic proposal, with artisanal cuisine and a selection of exclusive seafood, which you can accompany with signature mixology and champagne, one of the brand's most representative drinks.

Enjoy the experience every night with the exceptional happenings of the live saxophonist and violinist that transform dinner into a non-stop celebration with the rhythm of the resident DJ, and sparklers at each of the tables.

Discover Taboo Cancun on the hotel zone km 13.5, and celebrate your birthday and special events in one of the most distinguished brands of Grupo RosaNegra.

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DenyseVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great meal and ambiance w show at 9pm and 10pm. Loved Greek salad and Octopus dinner. Would suggest doing shots rather than cocktails as it comes with lively presentation (and the martinis weren't that great). Service was excellent

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4.7

4.7 (39)

Mex$500 and over

Mediterranean

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

Showcasing hand-crafted spirits, Zapote celebrates artisanal producers and sources from local small-scale farms to create cocktails that are at once familiar and nuanced for both casual and discerning drinkers. The food reflects the diverse culinary heritage of the Yucatán Peninsula including Middle Eastern flavors with a special focus on live-fire cooking. Zapote Bar is a love letter to the Yucatán, its products, culture and people. Created and operated by Rosewood Mayakoba under the leadership of Director of Mixology, Joshua Monaghan, Zapote Bar is an internationally recognized destination for Yucatan-inspired craft cocktails and a celebration of hacienda culture and Mexican hospitality. It is located at Rosewood Mayakoba, 12 minutes north of Playa del Carmen.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

Deliscious food, good service and nice tmosphere until the live music began…way too loud

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Experience

Martes de Locales | Every Tuesday 6 pm to 11 pm

Funky Geisha Cancún

4.6

4.6 (884)

Mex$310 to Mex$500

Asian

Cancún

About the restaurant

Funky Geisha Cancun By Grupo RosaNegra

Restaurant inspired by Asian food, with a menu that combines dishes from the Asian Street food paired with eclectic handcrafted mixology. Enjoy fascinating moments with live happenings, resident DJ and the best atmosphere over Cancun's Nichupte lagoon.

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Jodi ann

Dined 7 days ago

Loved it!!!! Everything tasted great. The service was amazing!!

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Experience

New Year's Eve Cancun 2025

Ilios Tulum

4.5

4.5 (836)

Mex$500 and over

Greek

Tulum

About the restaurant

Ilios honra los diferentes matices de la gastronomía tradicional griega al llevar la cocina de todas las regiones de Grecia a un nuevo nivel de elegancia y sofisticación en medio de una decoración inspirada en el paisaje conspicuo y la belleza escarpada de Grecia. Un oasis de cocina mediterránea moderna influenciado por la comida y la cultura griega, un lugar donde la gastronomía mediterránea converge con el buen gusto, representando lo mejor que la cultura griega tiene para ofrecer.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Ilios was the highlight of our trip to Tulum! The food, service and fire show were beyond. The restaurant manager (can’t remember her name) made sure all of the guests felt welcome and satisfied. The vegan pasta, octopus and meatballs were standout. And that ice cream tower dessert, so yummy. Go for dinner and stay for the show! You will not regret it.

Puerto Santo

4.5

4.5 (122)

Mex$500 and over

Seafood

Cancún

About the restaurant

Ignite your senses! ✨ ⚓ Puerto Santo ⚓✨ a family restaurant by the sea. Come and delight your palate with seafood of the highest quality, our international cuisine has the best flavors designed for you, accompanied by an exquisite wine cellar and signature mixology. Enjoy a beautiful evening in the moonlight! 🌊 Live the experience and taste the authentic taste of the Caribbean Sea! 🌊

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Incredible restaurant. Food was amazing. Staff was excellent. Would highly recommend

Rosa Negra - Tulum

4.4

4.4 (2813)

Mex$500 and over

Latin American

Tulum

About the restaurant

RosaNegra Tulum by Grupo RosaNegra
It's an authentic Latin American party, with a rustic and sophisticated atmosphere, enlivened by the music of the resident DJ, bongo show and happenings with sparklers that light up the atmosphere with energy and passion for life, in a privileged location in the Hotel Zone of Tulum.

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Barbara

Dined 5 days ago

After reading previous reviews, we decided to try Rosa Negra. Our dinner and drinks were delicious! Service was outstanding and friendly! Everything was perfect and led to a lovely experience! Barbara from Cleveland, OH

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Popular dish

Shrimp Risotto

Taboo Tulum

4.4

4.4 (1768)

Mex$500 and over

Mediterranean

Tulum

About the restaurant

By Grupo RosaNegra
Taboo is an exclusive Beach Club in Tulum located in the center of the hotel zone, and immersed in the perfect environment for an endless party with sun, beach, champagne, and live shows by the violinist and saxophonist that will make each visit an unforgettable memory.

Also enjoy the experience every night in the restaurant with the best of Mediterranean cuisine and exclusive seafood to give rise to an unparalleled celebration to the rhythm of the music from the DJ and sparklers on the tables.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 7 days ago

Mario our server was TOP NOTCH! The staff was very attentive and made my birthday celebration so fun! The violin player is amazing! 11/10 recommend

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Experience

New Year's Eve Tulum 2025

Hacienda Sisal - Cancun

4.4

4.4 (205)

Mex$500 and over

Mexican

Cancún

About the restaurant

The Mexican food we serve at Hacienda Sisal restaurant in Cancun is a labor of love and a matter of pride for our chefs, a celebration of Mexico’s glorious culinary heritage.

Savor mouthwatering Mexican food, tequila for connoisseurs and much more in a romantic setting with warm hacienda hospitality

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TARA

Dined 5 days ago

Stumbled across this place while walking to town. It was very busy at 11am, so we figured it must be good. Made a reservation for the next night and are so glad we did. The drinks were amazing and the food was prepared just right. We had the mocajete with lobster tail and it was awesome. We sat outside because the weather was so great. It is close to the street, so the noise level was a little loud, but that really didn't bother us much. Highly recommend for some solid authentic Mexican food and drinks.

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4.3

4.3 (231)

Mex$ 300 and under

International

Cancún

About the restaurant

If we were to take out a personal ad, we would describe ourselves as fun, outgoing, energetic and good looking. The good looking part might be a stretch, but the other words fit us perfectly.

If you've ever been to a Señor Frog's, anywhere around the world, you already know that we're a place where people of all backgrounds hang together, dance, sing and basically act the way they want - without worrying about silly rules and regulations.

Our Philosophy is simple: have fun, let yourself go.

Throw caution to the wind and do something daring. Forget all of your responsibilities and vacation like no other crazy tourist has ever had, have a great time loosing up and leaving your tensions behind. Hanging out with your family or having a couple tequilas with your best buds, just have fun, let yourself go.

When you're at Señor Frog's, you're gonna smile -even if we have to hold you down and tickle you (which we´ve been know to do).

Top review

Jack

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

My partner and i came to señor frogs for lunch, and then booked a table for drinks that evening with friends we met. It is a fun and lively place, the food is very good but it is a little expensive(although everything seems to be in Cancun) The service is good and so is the entertainment, i would definitely return again

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Experience

Say goodbye to 2024 in style at Señor Frog’s!

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