Most people know that Cancun is a tourist destination surrounded by the immense sea and that is why something that can not miss when visiting it, is the marine gastronomy.
For this reason, here we will show you several options in seafood restaurants in the city of Cancun with the best recommendations.
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5 most recommended seafood restaurants in Cancun
If you are staying in one of the best luxury hotels in Cancun, we have no doubt that you will find several restaurants where to eat. But, outside these hotels there are also other places that even if it will cost you a little money to eat in them, you will enjoy it!
Don’t know what restaurants we are talking about? Well then start reading this post right now.
El Timon Cancun
The dishes you will get in this restaurant are based on Caribbean and Yucatan Peninsula cuisine. There you will savor delicious octopus, crabs, shrimp, squid, lobsters and other seafood. In addition, the establishment offers Mexican recipes, soups and vegan alternatives for dinner and breakfast.
Crab House
This place is considered an exclusive seafood restaurant with a romantic terrace that offers wonderful views of the Nichupte Lagoon. Its specialties are prawns and crabs where the Cangrejo Moro and Cangrejo Alaska dishes are the most requested.
This restaurant has private rooms for meetings and a chapel for weddings. If you wish to experience a romantic dinner we invite you to taste a five star meal which is prepared by the chef while you are aboard an exclusive luxury yacht, cruising the waters of the Nichupté lagoon.
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Lorenzillo’s
A very luxurious option is Lorenzillo’s, when you enter you will be able to see its extraordinary style, architecture and decoration. It has a lot of fame, thanks to its specialties elaborated with seafood. The main dish is lobster and it is a delicacy that you have to try in this place.
Additionally, it is a place that is also known for the preparation of various dishes that have lobster as the main ingredient, such as: lobster with garlic, lobster 3 caravels, lobster meuniere, lobster termidor or lobster with poblano bell pepper strips au gratin.
Flamingos Restaurant
With a tradition of more than 40 years, this establishment is considered one of the most emblematic in the city. It is renowned for its Mexican specialties and for its grilled fish and fresh fish fillet.
Among its exotic menu you can find shrimp aguachile, prepared with a sauce of lime juice, molcajete, chili, onion, cucumbers and salt. Another delicious dish you can’t miss are their ceviches, seafood tostadas and lobster dishes.
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El fish Fritanga
This restaurant is very close to Plaza Comercial La Isla, Plaza Kukulcan and Playa Marlín. It is a perfect place to have a snack or a delicious dinner. During the day this place has a very quiet atmosphere, while in the evening it is a real party for all diners.
In the menu of this place you will find delicious dishes and snacks to spend a relaxing afternoon enjoying Cancun, among which are: squid rings, whiting, oysters in their shells, aguachiles, shrimp salbutes, etc.
Conclusion
The last thing you will miss in the city of Cancun are seafood restaurants. So we hope this list is to your liking and of course, if you are looking for another type of food: No doubt you will find it here in the city. Don’t forget that these places are in exclusive areas of the Riviera Maya. So arrive with class with our private transfer service. See you next time!