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WELCOME TO CANUNWhen planning your dining out in Cancun, remember that you are in one of the continent's finest seafood and shellfish zones. This means the usual abundance and variety of fish from the Caribbean and Gulf coasts of Mexico, plus the very freshest shrimp and lobster around. (The "lobster" is actually crayfish, clawless and meaty in the back.)
As it was part of the Maya territory, Cancun is a good place to sample typical Yucatecan dishes, as well as mexican and international fare. Small deer are found in Yucatan's jungles and venison in just about every regional menu. there are lots of (wild and domestic) turkey dishes, too. In fact, you'll find lots of wildgame dishes in general.
Another traditional Yucatecan dish is cochinita pibil (suckling pig baked in banana leaves and a zesty sauce). Its variation, pollo pibil, substitutes pork with chicken. All meat and fowl in pibil dishes are first marinated in achiote, a tasty, bright orange-red sauce made from the annatto seed. Papadzules, also a Yucatecan staple, are made of tortillas stuffed with boiled eggs and accompanied by a sauce of ground pumpkin seeds. Panuchos are open tortillas topped with fried black beans, chicken and pickled onions.
Yucatecan dishes tend to incorporate less chili than othe Mexican regional fare, but the area's garnish of hoice is the deadly habanera, a small, bright green chili found only in the peninsula. It was purportedly imported centuries ago from Java. While you may find it convenient to have most meals at your hotel, don't fail to venture out occasionally. Above all, don't overlook dining in other hotels.
Cancun has some of the finestand most exciting hotels in Mexico. It's a short bus or cab ride to any hotel on the island, yet each has its own character. Some visitors like to have a drink in one hotel, dinner in another, and go to still another for nightlife. There are many outstanding restaurants in the Hotel Zone. But if time allows, go into town for a wide variety of excellent fare from steaks to seafood to pizza. Entertainment includes dinner shows, such as the Mexican Fiestas with their regional dances.
Cancun has its own water purification system which supplies potable water to hotels, restaurants and other facilities. Bottled water is available if you ask for it, and is always recommended. Two popular regional beers are Leon and Montejo. Both have a distinctive flavor and make for a nice change.
Ailem.
A gourmet restaurant serving fine international and French cuisine in an elegant setting. Open from 7 pm.
Augustus Caesar.
One of Cancun's oldest establishments serves classic Italian specialties, including homemade pastas and pizzas.
Azulejos.
Excellent breakfast buffet; weekend theme nights feature Italian cuisine, steak and lobster, and Saturdays feauture a popular Mexican Fiesta. Open 24 hours.
Bistro.
Real Eurobistro with great live jazz nightly starting from 10 pm. Open 6 pm to 2 am.
Blue Bayou
An outstanding multilevel restaurant with New Orleans decor and Cajun-Creole specialties like blackened fish, gumbo and jumbalaya. open 6:30 to 11:30 pm. Reservations required.
Blue Ribbon.
Large, well-prepared steaks and trimmings in pleasant surroundings. Open 7 to 10 pm.
Bogart's.
Exotic Moroccan decor and excellent gourmet cuisine. Two seatings, at 6:30 pm and 9:30 pm. Also, an intimate bar with piano music.
Bucanero.
A pirate-ship setting for fine seafood and meats. Good service. Open from 5 pm.
Captain's Cove.
I and II. At the Royal Yacht Club on the lagoon in front of the Royal Mayan(I), and at the Playa Langosta next to the Casa Maya Hotel(II). Delightful places to relax, especially during sunset happy hours. Seafood and charbroiled steaks served on terraces overlooking the water. Open 7 am to 11 pm. CC II offers a seafood buffet from 6 to 10 pm MWF; a Sunday brunch from noon to 4 pm. Live music at the bar from 9 pm to midnight.
Carlos 'n Charlie's.
Part of the famed Anderson chain, the restaurant is also a bar and a marina complex overlooking the lagoon. Known for its BBQ ribs, chicken and seafood. Lots of fun and lots of action.
Carlos O'Brian's.
A popular sidewalk cafe and a new link in the Anderson chain. Great food and drink, a young crowd, and lots of fun. Open 11 am to midnight.
Casa Rolandi.
Delicious Swiss-Italian nouvelle cuisine. The brick-and-wood oven selas in the flavor. Try the flaming desserts and Rolandi coffee. Open from 1 pm.; Sundays from 6 pm.
Celebrity.
Seafaring setting, seafood specialties: oysters Rockefeller and La Delicia de Celebrity, braided strips of salmon and sole in a champagne sauce. Open 12:30 pm to 2 am.
Chulavista.
Brunch, lunch and dinner served in an open setting by the sea. Open from 7 am.
Cilantro.
A great spot overlooking the ocean for delicious Italian cuisine. Open 6 am to 11 pm. Piano bar from 7 to 10 pm.
Condensa del Mar.
French cuisine, featuring pâtè de foie gras, caviar, smoked salmon, Caesar salad. Open 6 to 11 pm.
Coral Reef.
Beautifully prepared international favorites and large selection of specialties from northern Italy. Elegant with an oceanfront view. Open 6 pm to midnight.
Danieli.
Fine cuisine of Southern Italy in a romantic, candlelit setting. Prepare your own Sicilian or Neopolitan salads, and enjoy perfectly prepared pastas with a choice of five savory sauces. A delightful dining experience. Open 6:30 to 11 pm.
El Cardinale.
Delicious Italian specialties in an attractive setting. Open 6 to 11 pm.
El Caribeño.
An attractive Mexican-style restaurant serving an outstanding selection of gourmet international and Mexican dishes. Great service. Open 7 am to 11 pm.
El Mexicano.
A lovely mansion setting for authentic Mexican cuisine, plus traditional Mexican entertainment followed by a late-night jazz/pop group. Open 5 pm to midnight. Reservations needed.
El Pescador.
A very popular restaurant-bar serving delicious fresh seafood. Open 11 am to 10:30 pm.
Faro's.
The seetting is nautical and the menu offers an extensive selection of seafood dishes, perfectly prepared and presented, and served in a casual and cordial atmosphere. Open noon to 11 pm.
Grimond's Mansion.
Traditional Mexican ingredients prepared with a French flair and served in refined surroundings. Open 6 to 11:30 pm. Reservations required.
Gypsy's.
A charming spot built on stilts overlooking the lagoon, resembling something you might find on Fisherman's Wharf. Private aquarium. Good seafood, fowl, steaks and salads. Flamenco shows at 7:30 and 9:30 pm and dancing to romantic music after 10:30. Open 7:30 am to midnight.
Hacienda El Mortero.
A beautifully decorated reproduction of a northern Mexico hacienda (its history is explained on the menu). Strolling musicians add to the ambiance as you enjoy gourmet cooking from all over the country. Seatings at 7:30, 9:30 and 10:30.
Hard Rock Cafe.
Good casual food (i.e. burgers, fries). A live rock band starts playing at 11 pm every night but Wednesday. Open from 11 am for lunch. Very popular with singles in the evenings, and usually crowded.
Iguana Wana.
A contemporary plant-filled cafe and bar specializing in "vacation cuisine": crab fritters, fried mozarella, fresh seafood soup. Try the heavenly chocolate fondue. Many of the dishes can be ordered in small or regular portions. Live music. Open 11 to 1 am.
La Dolce Vita.
Continental and Italian specialties with freshly-made pastas. Dine inside or outside in a delightful European ambiance. A favorite spot with the locals for good reason: the cuisine is excellent. Reservations recommended during the season. Open 5 to 11 pm.
La Fisheria.
A modern cafe setting for excellent seafood specialties and pizzas. Friendly, attentive waiters and a plate of fresh-baked pizza dough welcome diners.
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