Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Cancún

OpenTable

Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Cancún? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Malpeque

4.9

4.9 (53)

MXN310 to MXN500

Seafood

Cancún

About the restaurant

Esta majestuosa parrilla de llama abierta está inspirada en la vista del fuego vivo y el aroma del aire fresco del océano besado por la sal. Dedicado al delicado arte de la preparación de mariscos, toda la experiencia se basa en una enérgica cocina abierta. Cada plato incorpora un elemento de humo, carbón o fuego, algunos sutiles, otros más evidentes. Desde abundantes presentaciones de barras crudas hasta pescado entero asado a la parrilla para dos, este agradable restaurante nocturno celebra la belleza del mar y el poder de las llamas.

Top review

DouglasVIP

Dined on Apr 22, 2025

Malpeque is a fully amazing experience. The space itself is perfection. We sat facing outward to the ocean with waves, palm trees, and a reflection pool. The service was perfect. Attentive, knowledgeable, and never intrusive. The food was simply incredible. Their ability to prepare the freshest fish and shellfish is unlike anything we have ever tasted. The yellow tail crudo rivals any that I have ever had and the grilled colossal shrimp and spiny lobster were the best we have ever eaten. The creativity of the chef while maintaining the simple natural flavors of the fish, seafood and ingredients is superior. I would suggest this dining experience to everyone. We will most definitely return soon!

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

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Monique

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

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

María Dolores by Edgar Núñez

4.7

4.7 (79)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Cancún

About the restaurant

In María Dolores, Celebrity Chef Edgar Nuñez focus his experience to offer a delicate symphony of flavors with a novel “Seasonal Cuisine” concept in which he explores an infinite number of possibilities. From the moment each ingredient originates in his own gardens or the seas of contemporary Mexico’s different regions, he takes them to his kitchen and transforms them into exquisite signature cuisine.

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AnnVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The service was wonderful and Rafael was absolutely exceptional The food was above average, enjoyable and below our expectations.

Taboo Cancun

4.7

4.7 (2904)

MXN500 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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JohnicaVIP

Dined today

An amazing an experience. Would recommend for anyone visiting cancun

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Experience

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Funky Geisha Cancún

4.6

4.6 (987)

MXN310 to MXN500

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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SayakaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Simply amazing!!! Everything was spectacular. Service was impeccable and food was delicious. Must try!!!

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Experience

Wok & Spice Thai Nights Experience

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Pizzarra Plaza La Isla II

4.4

4.4 (52)

MXN310 to MXN500

Italian

Cancún

About the restaurant

La Pizzarra Cancun is an Italian restaurant with a Fantastic View, Delicious Food and Casual Ambiance. With more than 14 years of experience in Cancun, it has two branches located in the Hotel Zone: Plaza La Isla and Plaza Marina Puerto Cancún Our restaurants stand out for their varied menu and their casual & family oriented ambiance, where kids create their own pizza and adults can choose from their wide variety of wine by the glass. In La Pizzarra, if you come, you will come back!

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Brad

Dined 6 days ago

Wow!! Incredible experience! What a great restaurant! Beautiful atmosphere. Such a nice view outside. The food was amazing and delicious. The staff are all very amazing! Very, very nice people. Top notch service and professional staff. These people know how to treat customers. We felt like home and we were welcomed from the moment we arrived until we left four hours later. Can’t thank you all enough!! A memorable night we will never forget! Muchas gracias, thank you for a wonderful night. Will be back for sure. Thank you again!

Tora

4.4

4.4 (1531)

MXN500 and over

Japanese

Cancún

About the restaurant

By Grupo RosaNegra
Visit Tora, the best Japanese restaurant in Cancun, located in an open environment on terraces over the shores of the Nichupte lagoon at km 15 of the hotel zone. Here you can enjoy music in an Izakaya-style gourmet dinner, the Japanese art of sharing, where the sunset will give rise to incomparable party nights.

Join a unique experience to the rhythm of the DJ and live fire shows, which will make you create perfect memories every night in Cancun.

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Joshua

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Just took a while for some of the food. Otherwise pretty good. Expensive.

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Experience

Sushi Lovers Tasting - Romantic Dinner at Tora

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Omakase Menu: A Taste of Tradition – Seven Courses

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Wagyu Japanese Reserve | Gourmet Dinner at Tora

La Vicenta - Cancún

4.3

4.3 (453)

MXN310 to MXN500

Steakhouse

Cancún

About the restaurant

Welcome grill lovers! In La Vicenta, we are grill experts. Our cooking craft techniques allow us to create intense flavors in order to enhace the pleasure of the taste. We look forward to make you feel at home, taking care of all the details so you and your friends spend an unforgettable time with us. We have the best promotions on drinks everyday, don't forget to try our speciality: Trapo Style Steaks!

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TaShonna

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

I celebrated my birthday here and it was an absolute blast! The staff were super friendly and attentive, even the host acknowledged my special day when we arrived! We had a blast enjoying our extra large margaritas and hookah! The place had great music, food, and even games! The outside area was really relaxing, it was covered so it didn’t feel like we were outdoors at all. Our steaks were supposed to be medium, but they came out a bit too rare, but they fixed it right away! I would definitely recommend this place, plenty of options and wonderful staff!

Parole Cancún

4.3

4.3 (337)

MXN500 and over

Italian

Cancún

About the restaurant

Parole Cancun by Grupo RosaNegra!
Italian restaurant that blends culinary tradition with a modern approach. Specializing in fresh seafood and fish, each dish is a celebration of flavors. With stunning views of the Nichupte Lagoon, Parole offers a unique dining experience in a vibrant setting, complemented by live music to make every evening unforgettable.

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MichaelVIP

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

By far the best place we have been to in Mexico! Service is second to none! They truly make you feel special and happy you there!

Sonora Grill - Isla Cancun II

4.2

4.2 (366)

MXN500 and over

Steakhouse

Cancún

About the restaurant

In Cancun's hotel zone. Discover excellence in meat cuts at Sonora Grill La Isla, recognized among the best restaurants in Mexico. From the New York cut, imported cuts, to the exquisite Rib Eye, each choice offers a unique experience. Indulge in delicious skirt steak tacos and savor the unmatched brisket; the house star.

We also offer daily double drinks and have house beer and wine. On Mondays and Tuesdays, when ordering your cut, enjoy a complimentary glass of our exclusive wine 'Punto Medio' which offers Malbec, Selection, Rosé Malbec, and White Chardonnay.

We are also a family-friendly restaurant, with playrooms, kids' menu, and specialized nannies ensuring the safety and fun of the children.

Our casual atmosphere, signature mixology, live acts, DJ, and premium cuts will make your visit a unique experience. Reserve now and experience the difference.

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Meche

Dined 2 days ago

It was the best service at all levels, loved the food. We shared the main course, as the size was big! All smiles at the end 😊

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Experience

Lunes y martes de Punto Medio

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Segunda botella de vino a mitad de precio

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