La Troje (Av. Acanceh, Sm 15, Mz 3, Lote 3, El Centro, Cancún) – Desde el momento en que ingresa al patio del jardín, se sentirá como si se hubiera tropezado con un escondite local. Helechos en macetas cuelgan de vigas de madera en este encantador entorno que está formado alrededor de robles que perforan […]
La Parrilla (Av. Yaxchilán 51, Sm 22, El Centro, Cancún) – Con su extravagante música de mariachi en vivo y camareros enérgicos, este lugar es un clásico de Cancún. El menú no es lujoso, pero ofrece buena comida mexicana básica. Dos opciones sabrosas son la parrillada mixta (pollo, carne, camarones) y la carne estilo Tampiqueña […]
Fantino (Ritz-Carlton Cancún, Blvd. Kukulcán, Km 13.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancún) — Reflecting Mexico’s rich Spanish heritage, this Mediterranean restaurant lives up to its reputation as one of the country’s finest. Grandeur hits a peak in this ballroom setting, with long-stemmed roses and hand-painted ceiling frescoes that subtly match the fine English china. Each guest, referred […]
Cenacolo (Kukulcán Plaza, Blvd. Kukulcán, Km 13, Zona Hotelera, Cancún) — Brick oven pizza and pasta, handmade in full view, have made this fine Italian restaurant a favorite. Appetizers include beef or octopus carpaccio that practically melt in your mouth and a light calamari. There are more than 15 pasta dishes to choose from, including […]
Cambalache (Blvd. Kukulcán, Km 9 at Plaza Forum, Zona Hotelera, Cancún) — This Argentinean steak house definitely looks the part – its interior is rustic yet elegant, with dark wooden tables and arched brick ceilings. Traditional empanadas (turnovers stuffed with spinach and cheese) are always a good appetizer. Wine lovers may want to sample the […]
duMexique (Av. Bonampak 109, Sm 3, El Centro, Cancún) — Discreetly located on the bustling Avenida Bonampak, this hidden gem bears no resemblance to an ordinary restaurant. Chef Alain Grimond and his wife Sonya have converted their home into an intimate dinner-party setting to create a dining experience unlike any other. Doubling as a gallery, […]
Casa Rolandi (In front of Royal Sands, Blvd. Kukulcán, Km 13.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancún) –– The secret to this restaurant’s success is its creative handling of Swiss and Italian cuisine. Be sure to try the carpaccio de pulpo (thin slices of fresh octopus), the cheese fondue, or the mesquite-grilled rib eye. Appetizers are also tempting: […]
Amaranta Restaurante (Francisco Murguia 402, Universidad, State of Mexico, Mexico City) — Amaranta’s menu offers an exploration of the best of central Mexican cuisine from start to finish. Chef Salas especially likes to get creative with pork in his dishes. One favorite is the pork jowl made with peanuts or pumpkin seeds, but he is […]
Fantino (Ritz-Carlton Cancún, Blvd. Kukulcán, Km. 13.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancún) – Reflejando la rica herencia española de México, este restaurante mediterráneo hace honor a su reputación como uno de los mejores del país. Grandeur alcanza un pico en este salón de baile, con rosas de tallo largo y frescos en el techo pintados a mano […]
duMexique (Av. Bonampak 109, Sm 3, El Centro, Cancún) – Ubicada discretamente en la bulliciosa Avenida Bonampak, esta joya escondida no se parece en nada a un restaurante común. El chef Alain Grimond y su esposa Sonya han convertido su hogar en una cena íntima para crear una experiencia gastronómica como ninguna otra. El comedor, […]