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Cancun Dining
Dinner Cruises
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adventure, try one of the popular sunset cocktail or dinner cruises.
Dinner cruises are like being on a floating restaurant - a wonderful way
to see the sunset over the bay and the lights of Cancun. The dinner
cruises often serve lobster or steak dinners, drinks, and include
entertainment. The Captain Hook Galleon is an especially entertaining
show. This incredible historic experience focuses on pirates, with
sword fights, exciting music and a romantic atmosphere, all aboard an
authentic Spanish galleon. |
 Captain
Hook Pirate Ship Dinner Cruise
Location: Cancun.
Transportation optional from Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya.
Sail aboard the pirate ship Captain Hook over the wonderful waters
of Cancun’s bay. Fight against the fierce pirates on the seas.
Delight in the New York steak or lobster dinner while enjoying
Cancun’s skyline, and
everything under the stars. Come and have a great adventure
at Captain Hook! |
 Caribbean
Carnaval
Location: Cancun.
Transportation optional from Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya.
Caribbean Carnaval is a journey into the very heart of the party and
fun. Come and experience this wonderful cruise to Isla Mujeres on a
catamaran. Once you get to Isla Mujeres, the party starts and it
doesn’t end. Enjoy the Caribbean Show, the music, the fun ambience
created by the staff, the domestic drink open bar and the exquisite
outdoor buffet diner. |
 Lobster
Dinner "Columbus"
Location: Cancun.
Transportation optional from: Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen.
Escape from the hustle and bustle of the crowds and enjoy this
beautiful and romantic cruise on the Nichupte lagoon on board the
"Columbus", a Spanish-type galleon boat. Sail under the stars with
an extraordinary view to the lights in Cancun and taste a succulent
gourmet banquet with lobster dinner. On the Columbus a saxophonist
will play melodious notes while you spend special moments with your
beloved one. Drink your favorite cocktail and the chef will cook
your lobster dinner on board. |
 Night
Fishing
Location: Cancun.
Enjoy a night fishing adventure. You can capture a great variety of
marine species, such as snapper, groupers and sharks, among others.
Welcome aboard, come and experience an unparalleled adventure with
your family and friends in one of our 55 boats with capacity for up
to 20 people. After your catch, our personnel will gladly cook you a
delicious dinner! |
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Dining Tips
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The
menu may be more enjoyable than the meal; there's nothing I love
more than reading garbled translations like "Dreaded meat with
potatoes," "Eggs with Fool," "Fruit with ice cream - 5 pesos, Fruit
withnot ice cream - 3 pesos," "Cheeselies," "Smack Pork Chops,"
"Black coffeecup - 5 pesos,"
"Chicken Car Cold," and so forth.
-Carl Franz, The People's Guide to
Mexico |
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The Check Please: It is considered
quite rude for a waiter to bring the check before asked. Simply say "la
cuenta por favor" or make the international scribbling on your hand sign
to get the bill when you are ready.
Tipping: Leave 10% - 15%, or more
for exceptional service, but make sure the tip hasn't already been added
to the bill. In Spanish, the word for "tip" is "propina" and may appear
that way on the tab. Your tab may also say "servicio."
Hours to Eat: Breakfast usually
starts around 10, lunch at 1 (the main meal of the day) and dinner
around 9 or even later. Eating earlier at tourist restaurants is not a
problem since they start serving breakfast at 8 or 9, but if you show up
at a truly local place for lunch at noon, you will find that nothing is
ready yet.
 For
budget food, follow the locals
and make for the markets. The biggest in Cancun is Mercado 28 , close to
downtown's main post office at the western end of Av Sunyaxchen. There
are plenty of food stalls and tiny cheap restaurants here. The other
market in Cancun, Mercado 23 , is much smaller but makes a relatively
peaceful venue for a decent Mexican lunch. From the bus station, walk a
few blocks north along Tulum and then turn down Flamboyan or Cerdo.
Further along, at the junction of Tulum and López Portillo, is a small
plaza, complete with fountain, at the edge of another market. The little
cafés here are packed with Mexican families and it's the nearest Cancun
comes to having a zócalo.
Check Your Tab! For the most part, your tab at
a restaurant will be correct. However, some restaurant staff have ways
of earning an "extra tip" that happens often enough that we want to
mention it here.
 | By law, dining establishments in Mexico must
include the tax into the cost of the items on their menu unless they
specifically state on the menu that tax is not included. If you
receive a tab with an extra percentage added for tax (impuesto),
question whether their menu specifically stated that the price did not
include tax. They will often come back and explain that adding the
tax was a "mistake." |
| And always check your bill carefully for errors.
You may be being charged for items you did not order. And if you ask
for your tab and the waiter just tells you an amount without bringing
you the bill, ask to actually see a copy of the bill. |
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Mexican Fiestas
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If you haven't experienced a real Mexican Fiesta, you must
go see one. These dinner shows includes an enormous buffet, plenty of
margaritas, and a sampling of traditional Mexican music, song and dance.
Check the larger chain hotels for times. |
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La Casa de las Margaritas is a celebration
to good taste, great food, and unforgettable moments. Designed to offer
the visitor a rich and varied mexican experience, the restaurant dresses
up for the celebration every night, and surrounds the visitor with the
sights, sounds, aromas, tastes, and laughter so characteristic of
festive Mexico. |
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Margaritaville bar and restaurant explodes
at night! Dance to Buffet tunes, enjoy Margarita's and hang out at one
of Cancun's coolest bars! Keep an eye out because "you never know when
Jimmy might show"! |
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Bubba Gump In a spectacular waterfront
location, step into the world of Forrest Gump and relive his story. Have
a seat at Forrest's bus bench and experience the movie again from the
many scenes re-created within this all American Franchise Restaurant.
Enjoy a variety of recipes including Bourbon Street Mahi Mahi, Fresh
Live Lobster, Juicy Steaks & Burgers, Baby Back Ribs, Delicious Salads
and, of course many, many dishes with Shrimp. Inside seating and open
air terrace with a fun waterfront bar. |
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Pat O'Brien's Originated in New Orleans 75
years ago and opened in Cancun 11 years ago. Its outstanding service and
entertainment make a visit to Pat O'Brien's an unforgettable experience. |
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Outback - Steak House The OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
concept is centered around exceptionally high quality food. As the name
suggests, our menu features STEAKS and PRIME RIB in an “Aussie”
atmosphere. |
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Lorito Joe's Since we opened our doors we
became the popular place for all kind of Crabs, Lobster and Shrimp. No
one offers a better deal than us. Our Crab & Lobster Buffet is awesome!! |
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Cambalache Located in Forum-By-The-Sea, in
the heart of Cancun's Hotel Zone, Cambalache offers authentic
Argentinian cuisine featuring the finest cuts of beef and other
specialties from the land of the tango. The atmosphere is elegant,
relaxing and comfortable and the service is exceptional. |
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Carlos’n Charlie’s opened 26 years ago and
has always been considered one of the Mexicos favorite spots for lunch,
dinner and drinks in a fun and full of life atmosphere. Our friendly and
joyfull service make our visitors feel very comfortable. The festive
ambiance starts early and goes on through the evening. |
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La Parilla The aroma of fine cuts of meat La
Parrilla style, seafood and other exquisite delights, add flavor to the
ambience of the Mexican Caribbean, along with the rhythms of the
Mariachis. |
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Restaurants |
Cuisine Type |
Phone |
Location |
Service |
Type |
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Laguna Grill |
Seafood and steaks |
(998) 885-02-67 |
H |
L, D |
M, R |
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Cambalache |
Argentinian Steak
House |
(998) 883-09-02 |
H |
L, D |
R |
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La Fisheria |
Seafood & Pizza |
(998) 883-13-95 |
H |
L, D |
M |
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Lorito Joe's |
Crab & Lobster Buffet |
(998) 885-15-47 |
H |
L, D |
M |
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Savio's |
Italian |
(998) 883-20-85 |
H |
L, D |
M, R |
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Outback Steakhouse |
Steak House |
(998) 883-33-50 |
H |
L, D |
E, M, R |
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Margaritaville |
International |
(998) 885-23- 75 |
H |
L, D |
E, M, R |
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Pat O'Brien's |
International |
(998) 883-08- 32 |
H |
L, D |
E, M, R |
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Hong Kong |
Chinese |
(998) 892-34-56 |
C |
L, D |
R |
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La Dolce Vita |
Italian |
(998) 885-01-50 |
H |
L, D |
M, R |
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La Casa de las Margaritas |
Mexican |
(998)883-32-22 |
H |
L, D |
E, M, R |
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Daddy Rock |
International |
(998) 883-33-33 Ext.
221 |
H |
L,D |
E, M, D |
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El Sombrero |
TexMex |
(998) 883-33-33 Ext.
131 |
H |
L,D |
E, M, D |
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Terrasta |
International |
(998) 883-33-33 Ext.
221 |
H |
L,D |
E, M, D |
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Winners Sports Bar |
International |
(998) 883-33-33 Ext.
205 |
H |
L,D |
E, M, D |
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