Ilios | Greek restaurant in Cancun — Restaurant in Cancún

A Gem in the Yucatán !

This review has been a long time coming as I've often thought how I gave my word that I would review this amazing restaurant - not only because I promised but the fact is , THIS fine establishment is a diamond in the rough. This Greek Girl was seeking out Greek food in Cancun and I was so fortunate to have the chance to find ILIOS !

From the outside , it appears to be nice yet ordinary…but once you enter, it’s nothing less than extraordinary …I must admit - if their menu was not posted outside , I would have overlooked this gem and continued to look for my Greek food fix somewhere else .

From the decor , the music, the service . the attention to detail , the taste and quality of this delicious food.

The Imam Bayildi was mouth watering ! Okay - so this particular dish isn’t Greek , it’s Turkish but…, Greeks have adopted this and made it “Greeksh” If you grew up in Greece , you know it , don’t deny it ! Anyway , It was better than my Aunt Virginias and no one could make it better , until now . (Sorry Thea) And you know I just HAD to try their Baklava , lol right ? I mean I can make some Baklava thanks to my Thea but oh my , their ILIOS Baklava was so delicious!

And did I mention the presentation? Just look at the pictures !

As far as the ambience , I made my way around this restaurant and just appreciated the decor….and the inviting pier in the back with a spectacular view of the ocean . Overall, the quality of this establishment is excellent. The garçons and the manager that took care of my family made us feel like VIP’s .

Thank you,...

We booked a table at Ilios for a birthday celebration, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. The restaurant is top-notch, with a fantastic atmosphere and excellent service.

For our meal, we had the moussaka and sea bass. The sea bass was especially outstanding. The service was impeccable—we had three different staff members attending to our table, ensuring everything was perfect. Almost everyone dining there was celebrating a birthday, which created a lively and festive environment. The entertainment was great, featuring live performances and even plate-breaking, which added to the fun. Just a heads-up: you will be charged for the plates you break, so keep that in mind! Similarly, water is charged per bottle.

The manager also made sure to check in on us and even brought us some sweets, which was a nice touch. The DJ played an amazing mix, keeping the energy high throughout the night. Our group ordered a bottle, but be aware that bottles cannot be split between multiple people on separate checks.

For payment, it's best to have pesos or use a USD credit card but pay in pesos to avoid poor exchange rates. I’d also advise against exchanging your USD at the restaurant. Reservations are a must, as the place is very popular. They do require a deposit when booking through OpenTable, and if you don’t show up, they’ll keep the deposit, which is understandable given the demand.

If you're a foodie and love fine dining with an energetic atmosphere, Ilios is a must-visit in Cancun. Highly...

Absolutely perfect. The food, the service, the staff, the atmosphere, the view, the gorgeous carvings. Everything! The apps we shared were the kalmata olives and spanakopita. For my main, I had the 'Meraki Spaghetti.'

Our only little hiccup for our evening was of our own doing... and is now a funny story we have enjoyed telling about how dinner on our final day in Cancun drained every last bit of free-spending cash I had for the trip, though I had been hoping to have at least $500CAD leftover by the time we returned home. My handsome and wonderful husband did not know what wagyu steak was until after we left the restaurant, and I told him the bill was a little over 2 times what we expected it to be. I was unprepared since it was our last night in Cancun and my "vacation spending" account had only what we expected to pay for dinner plus cab fare and lunch for the airport the next day. I had to do a quick etransfer in order to settle the bill after my first attempt failed due to lack of funds. Haha, he thought he was ordering just a normal ribeye steak, and even commented after how it was the best steak he's ever had in his life and that he "can't even fathom how a piece of meat could taste so great." Now I joke about how when boxing day (big sales day for retail in Canada) comes, I might accidentally purchase some expensive shoes on his card instead of mine 🤣🤣

We will certainly return to this restaurant when we visit Cancun again...and he will make sure he doesn't make that same mistake...