Cancun Food : From Beachfront Fine Dining to Legendary Street Tacos

🍽️ Must-Try Restaurants Restaurant Xcaret Park Best for: Scenic ocean views + fresh seafood Must-order: Grilled squid 🦑 Pro tip: Visit off-peak to snag seaside seats Fred's | The Best Seafood in Cancun Vibe: Lakeside fine dining (pricier, service charge included) Star dish: Caribbean sea bass (💰1800/kg – they’ll show you the catch!) Don’t miss: CRISPY GRILLED OCTOPUS (smoky, tender perfection) Cancun Lighthouse Restaurant Perfect for: Post-shopping lakeside lunch Highlight: Giant oysters 🦪 (biggest we’ve seen!) Solid pick: Seafood platter (good but not extraordinary) El Caribeño Cancún Dining with a view: Right on the beach 🌊 Must-order: Pescado Entero Frito (whole fried fish, deboned + rich sauce) Linguini Frutos del Mar (seafood pasta) – huge portions! (💰750/kg) Los Chachalacos (Local Chain) Best for: DIY tacos 🌮 Try: Alambre (beef & chicken) – their homemade tortillas steal the show Amorino @ La Isla Mall Gelato heaven 🍨 – super refreshing fruit flavors 🏴‍☠️‼️ HIDDEN GEM: La Cabañita ‼️🏴‍☠️ 📍 Near Walmart, downtown | Open 7PM–4AM Why it’s legendary: Best tacos in Cancun (yes, we said it!) Order: FAJITAS 🌯 – meat is juicy, tortillas are freshly grilled, sauces are next-level Vibe: No-frills, ultra-local – go for late-night eats! 🚫 AVOID Pre-cut supermarket fruit 🍉 – guaranteed stomach trouble! #CancunEats #TacoHeaven #SeafoodLover #TravelFoodie