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100% Natural
For a puritanical palate cleanser, set your sights on this popular breakfast venue. Munch on freshly baked sweet breads and wash them down with exotic juices that will leave you feeling satisfied and healthy. $$ (09/2011)
Av Sunyaxchen lote 62, Super Manzana 25, Mza 6
+52-998-884-0102
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Casa Rolandi
Dress your best for this classy Italian establishment. Start with a fresh fish carpaccio, followed by linguine and clams, with panna cotta and an ice-cold bottle of Prosecco for dessert. $$$$ (09/2011)
At Plaza Caracol Shopping Mall Blvd Kukulcan KM 8.5
+52-998-883-2557
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La Pasteleria
For those with a sweet tooth, indulge with breakfast at one of Cancun’s best-kept secrets. The café’s in-house bakery produces French pastries and cakes that will have you begging for more. $$ (07/2011)
Ave Coba, Downtown
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Sasi Thai
This classy eatery features first-class service in an outdoor setting. Feast on well-prepared classic Thai dishes—satay, pad thai and yam gai goong (prawn soup— beneath open-sided huts with a perfect Caribbean view. $$$ (04/2011)
At CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort Blvd Kukulcan KM 14.5
+52 998- 848-9657
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Lorenzillos
This classic Cancun spot has it all: an open-air, thatch-roof dining room on Nichupte Lagoon, pick-your-own lobster dinners, nautical décor and an impressive cocktail list. $$$$ (03/2011)
Blvd Kukulcan KM 10.5
+52 998-883-1254
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Tequila Grill
This restaurant, decorated to resemble a traditional hacienda, serves classic Mexican food. Regular mariachi performances and an on-site souvenir shop that sells tequila and handicrafts from around the country add to the experience. $$$ (02/2011)
At Kukulcan Plaza Blvd Kukulcan KM 13, Hotel Zone
998-840-6583
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CENACOLO
Classic Italian here—including pizza and pasta handmade in full view of the dining room—is served in a modern, upscale atmosphere surprising for a shopping center restaurant. An expansive, 34-page wine menu means that there’s something to complement every dish, from the hearty lasagna bolognese to the traditional mozarella di bufala imported from Campania. $$$$ (01/2011)
At Kukulcan Plaza Blvd Kukulcan KM 13.5, Hotel Zone
998-885-6303
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COLUMBUS LOBSTER DINNER CRUISE
This romantic, adults-only excursion aboard the Spanish galleon Columbus offers breathtaking Caribbean views, live saxophone music and a delicious lobster or surf-and-turf dinner paired with fine wines. $$$$ (12/2010)
Blvd Kukulcan KM 6, Hotel Zone
998-193-3360
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LAS TENTACIONES
This brand-new eatery, opened by famed chef Federico Lopez, combines a passion for traditional Mexican ingredients and recipes with a few contemporary twists. Try the refreshing, complex Xtabentún lobster soup, prepared with a local anise-flavored liqueur. $$$ (11/2010)
Sayvil Ave Supermanzana 4A, Centro
998-209-1363
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PALOMA BONITA
Resembling an old Mexican hacienda, this restaurant features specialties from around the country. Try the tacos al pastor for an appetizer, then move on to chicken enchiladas—and make sure to save room for the churros with cajeta (thick, sweet syrup). Live mariachis and an amazing ocean view make this place a great option. $$$$ (09/2010)
At Dreams Cancun Resort and Spa Punta Cancun, Hotel Zone
998-848-7082
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LA MADONNA
Mona Lisa rules the roost at this gaudy Swiss-Italian grill: Her image is reproduced in sculpture and art throughout the décor. The bar serves more than 150 different martinis, and the extensive wine list has earned the eatery top honors from Wine Spectator. $$$ (08/2010)
Blvd Kukulcan km 12.5
+52 998-883-222
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LA DESTILERIA
A great place for both dinner and drinks, this restaurant is decorated with machinery used in tequila factories. After touring the faux production facility, order fried cheese in green salsa to enjoy while a mariachi band performs. $$$ (07/2010)
Blvd Kukulcan km 12.5
+52 998-885-108
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