La Patrona Cocina Urbana Mercado 28 — Restaurant in Cancún

While exploring Market 28 in Cancun—a lively tourist spot filled with handicrafts and souvenirs—we were hoping to find a place that offered more than just the usual tourist fare. That’s when we came across La Patrona, and it turned out to be exactly what we were looking for.

This charming little restaurant delivered on all fronts: authentic Mexican flavors, welcoming vibes, and genuinely kind staff. Even though English isn’t their first language, the team went out of their way to help us understand the menu and make us feel at home—and we really appreciated that effort.

We ordered the chicken tacos and a breaded local fish fillet, which came with a hearty chicken soup and two sides. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The mango micheladas were a refreshing surprise—easily one of the best drinks we had on the trip.

If you’re visiting Market 28 and want a break from touristy spots, La Patrona is a must-visit. It’s the kind of place that reminds you why seeking out local experiences is...

This spot was the right choice for our first meal in Cancun. We were staying close by and were on the hunt for a quick and easy margarita after we got to our AirBnB and dropped our bags.

The service was top notch, friendly, and spoke decent English, which made for an easy experience for us gringos.

My wife got a chicken quesadilla ($50mx), I got the chicken mole enchiladas ($125mx) , and they were both good. It’s nothing mind boggling, but the experience as a whole is well worth the price you pay.

We had 2 regular lime margaritas ($130mx ea.) and then 2 frozen, one lime and one banana, and I’d have to say, the banana one really hit the spot with the tajin rim. We also ordered a side of the “guacamole cha cha cha”, ($55mx) which I would recommend, this dish would be $9 back...

Surprised by the great food! And the cheap prices. (I had a lunch combo with soup, main course, dessert, and drink for 100 pesos.) And, after nearly six months in Mexico, I am quite confident to distinguish proper Mexican food from that which pretends to be. La Patrona is definitely your choice if you seek authentic Mexican cuisine in a town where you more often then necessary find only tourist versions of what would be much better without any westernised extra touch. I had the Enchildas de Mole which were really good. If this was not my last day in town, I would...