Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Cancun / Riviera Maya

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

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La Dolce Vita - Downtown

4.9

4.9 (585)

MXN500 and over

Italian

Cancún

About the restaurant

Since 1983 La Dolce Vita has been consistently rated as one of the top restaurants in Cancun, serving fresh sea food & home-made pasta, owned and operated by owners George Savio (founder), his son Tim and Juan J. Casal. Service is refined and friendly, dinner specials change daily to match the season. Our diverse wine list from around the world complements your dinner.
We have a private parking lot and Valet parking service without extra charge.
Dress code : Casual, no cut off shirtsleeves for gentlemen.

We serve pizza and pasta gluten free.

Top review

rae

Dined 3 days ago

Not disappointed It was a beautiful place, and service was so attentive and welcoming even thow we were on vacation And delicious too!!

Brass

4.7

4.7 (135)

MXN500 and over

Steakhouse

Cancún

About the restaurant

En BRASS®️, nuestra pasión por la carne es algo que llevamos en nuestro ADN. Desde el año 1925, nuestra familia ha estado involucrada en la ganadería y la cocción de carnes, y hoy en día seguimos llevando ese legado con orgullo a través de nuestro restaurante.

Nos enorgullece ofrecer una amplia variedad de cortes de carne, desde filetes jugosos hasta costillas ahumadas, todos ellos preparados con las técnicas más avanzadas de cocción.

Y es que en BRASS®️, no se trata solo de cocinar la carne, sino de elevarla a su máxima expresión.

Aquí encontrarás el ambiente perfecto para relajarte y disfrutar de la buena comida.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jun 5, 2025

Excellent!!!😋😋😋 Very nice concept from North Mexico, State of Nuevo Leon, with classic cuisine and grilling. Best meat cuts, appetizers, etc. Everything is Delicious! Ca- Ra-Me-Lo! 😋 Puro P.... Parrillero. 😁 BRASS Check it out! Follow on TikTok and all social media.

Ha' - Playa del Carmen

4.9

4.9 (335)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

HA’ Restaurant
The first restaurant in Xcaret to be awarded a Michelin Star. Also honored with 5 AAA Diamonds for its exceptional service.

Carlos Gaytán, the first Mexican chef with a Michelin Star both inside and outside of Mexico, presents HA’, a unique proposal in Contemporary Mexican Cuisine in Riviera Maya. With a 9-course tasting menu in which, Carlos shows us that flavors, textures and temperatures are elements that tell us a surprising story and help us learn about his love for his roots.

When you think you have found your favorite dish Gaytán’s inspiration proposes new creations as the seasons change, ensuring your experiences are always unique and different. Come and have a unique culinary experience at Hotel Xcaret Mexico

Experiences just for adults +18 years old, with dress code (no shorts and no flip flops/no sandals). Pay just credit or debit card.

Top review

AhmedVIP

Dined 3 days ago

From the very first moment you step into Ha Restaurant, you know you’re in for something truly special. The atmosphere is nothing short of breathtaking—elegant, intimate, and immersive. Every detail, from the lighting to the décor, is meticulously curated to create an unforgettable dining environment. The food is absolutely amazing. Each dish is a work of art—beautifully presented, bursting with flavor, and crafted with precision and creativity. The tasting menu is a journey through bold ingredients, unique textures, and inventive combinations that showcase the chef’s passion and talent. The service is excellent—attentive without being overbearing, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm. The staff elevates the entire experience, ensuring that you feel welcome and cared for throughout your meal. Ha is more than just a restaurant—it’s an experience. From the first course to the final bite, every moment is thoughtfully designed to delight all the senses. If you’re in Playa del Carmen, this is a must-visit destination for food lovers and anyone seeking a truly exceptional night out.

Bubba Gump Shrimp - Cancún

4.9

4.9 (230)

MXN310 to MXN500

Seafood

Cancún

About the restaurant

Bubba Gump is 100% a family restaurant. Shrimp is our specialty on our menu but we have enough food for all your preferences. We have a beautiful terrace overlooking the lagoon that offers unforgettable sunsets!

Top review

Hannah

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Shrimpers heaven was 10/10, cocktails amazing too!

Piaggia Playa del Carmen

4.7

4.7 (265)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mediterranean

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

Delight in the exquisite Mediterranean Italian cuisine in the heart of Playa del Carmen. Piaggia Ristorante offers a unique culinary experience with chef-crafted dishes and selections perfectly designed to captivate your senses.

Enjoy unparalleled gastronomic excellence paired with the best service and a breathtaking direct view of the Caribbean Sea.

All of this in a welcoming atmosphere that will completely enchant you. Discover the magic of the Italian coast at Piaggia Ristorante, your gourmet destination in Playa del Carmen.

Piaggia, ranked as one of the city's best restaurants with top ratings on various platforms, come and sample the exquisite and creative dishes from our renowned Chef Eugenio Villafaña. We look forward to welcoming you!

WELCOME TO YOUR NEW FAVORITE PLACE, WELCOME TO PIAGGIA

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BenjaminVIP

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

Food was at 4.5 and service staff was very attentive, but there was some change over from previous staff. This is an absolute exceptional restaurant and we recommend it.

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Experience

DESTILADOS 2X1 DE 1:00 A 6:00 PM

Experience

ESPUMOSO Y POSTRE EN LOS CUMPLEAÑOS!

Experience

LIMONCELLO SPRITZ 2X1

Gran Puerto Marina

4.8

4.8 (113)

MXN500 and over

Seafood

Cancún

About the restaurant

"vive" la mejor experiencia somos el lugar en donde el tiempo sabe diferente!

No olvides preguntar por el ceviche al curry

Top review

Monique

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Everything amazing. Musics a bit too loud. Not for conversations.

Punta Corcho

4.8

4.8 (130)

MXN500 and over

Regional Mexican

Puerto Morelos

About the restaurant

Punta Corcho takes its name from the old title of what we now know as Puerto Morelos, in the Riviera Maya. Founded in 2015 by chef Daniel Ovadía, it became his first project in the region, bringing a passion for fresh and creative cuisine that pays homage to the culinary richness of the Caribbean.
The menu offers a vibrant reinterpretation of seafood flavors, highlighted by the use of artisanal methods that add a unique smoky touch to each dish. The chefs have created a perfect balance between tradition and innovation, transforming local and sustainable ingredients into unique sensory experiences. Each creation at Punta Corcho is a tribute to both Caribbean classics and culinary avant-garde, making the restaurant a regional benchmark now recognized internationally with a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand.
Inside Punta Corcho, "Fisherman’s" offers innovative cocktails with fermentation, maceration, and marine infusion techniques, elevating the dining experience.

Top review

DaliaVIP

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

AMAZING !!!!! Highly recommend this restaurant. Food was outstanding

Onora

4.8

4.8 (117)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mexican

Cancún

About the restaurant

Onora nace con el espíritu de mostrar al mundo de una manera contemporánea, las mejores recetas y sabores de la cocina tradicional mexicana, homenajeando a todas las heroínas anónimas que han sido y son, la gran inspiración y maestras de todos los cocineros mexicanos.

Nuestro Tributo a México es una experiencia gastronómica que celebra los ingredientes, las técnicas y los sabores que han cautivado al mundo. Cada platillo es cuidadosamente elaborado por el Chef Jonatán Gómez Luna, multipremiado Chef mexicano, ganador del premio Estrella Damm Chef´s Choice Award 2022 al mejor Chef de Latinoamérica y líder de la nueva generación de chefs mexicanos.

Top review

mickey

Dined on May 31, 2025

Darwin and Diego were out of hand. Great service and concerned about our experience. Enjoyed my evening.

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Experience

La cantina de ONORA

Ix kool

4.7

4.7 (367)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mexican

Cozumel

About the restaurant

Ix-Kool (in Spanish Milpa) represents life through ancestral times; this concept will delight us with an explosion of flavors and textures in each of its foods, representing the freshness and innovation of the Mayan culture through the years, without losing sight of its origins and the incredible seasoning of its dishes through time.

Top review

AllisonVIP

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Exceptional - would definitely recommend. Try the Lima soup

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Experience

Authentic Mayan Cooking Class in Cozumel

Kokoro Tulum

4.9

4.9 (179)

MXN500 and over

Japanese

Tulum

About the restaurant

Feeling, Art, & Reflexion. Kokoro Tulum is hidden on the rooftop of Copal Tulum Hotel, just under the stars and surrounded by the greenery of nature. You will enter by a cenote road and arrive to this sensual place, shining by Japanese orange lamps. The Spirit Of The Japanese Cuisine. Our line represents the essence and soul of the Japanese cuisine, respecting the product, using the classic techniques and playing with local ingredients. High quality, prime-cut ingredients like Baja California Bluefin Tuna or Amaebi shrimp, to ensure not only freshness but delicious flavor notes. We marry all these elements into a great play of flavor and texture through proper execution and consistency. And experience through balance of flavors, textures, colors, and temperatures appreciating each cut and raw material. Live the Experience.

Top review

Nikolaj

Dined on May 27, 2025

Very beautiful restaurant in a quiet jungle atmosphere. Amazing food

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