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== Restaurants ==
== Restaurants ==
* [https://goo.gl/maps/muEBUjFVK1F47FX89 El Conquistador] - excellent dining at the Royal Islander (km 16.5)
* [https://www.elconquistadorcancun.com/ El Conquistador] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d2338025-Reviews-El_Conquistador-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - excellent dining at the Royal Islander (km 16.5)
* [http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g150807-d1444171-r73979953-Elefanta_Indian_Cuisine-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Elefanta] - good Indian cuisine (km 12.5)
* [https://elefanta.com.mx/en/ Elefanta] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1444171-Reviews-Elefanta_Indian_Cuisine-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - good Indian cuisine (km 12.5)
* [http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d789184-Reviews-Puerto_Madero-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Puerto Madero] - epic Chilean seabass, nice Malbecs (km 14)
* [https://www.puertomaderorestaurantes.com/en/#cancun Puerto Madero] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d789184-Reviews-Puerto_Madero-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - epic Chilean seabass, nice Malbecs (km 14)
* [http://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1314170-Reviews-Hanaishi-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Hanaishi] - fantastic sushi in Plaza Caracol (km 8.5)
* [http://www.hanaichicancun.com/spanish/ Hanaishi] - [https://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1314170-Reviews-Hanaishi-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - fantastic sushi in Plaza Caracol (km 8.5)
* [http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d802315-Reviews-Irori-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Irori] - great sushi in downtown
* [https://www.iroricancun.com/ Irori] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d802315-Reviews-Irori-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - great sushi in downtown
* [http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1050125-Reviews-Thai-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Thai Lounge] - La Isla (km 12.5)
* [https://thai.com.mx/en/ Thai Lounge] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1050125-Reviews-Thai-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - La Isla (km 12.5)
* [http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1032072-Reviews-Cenacolo-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Cenacolo] - nice Italian restaurant hand made pasta excellent (moved to km 14 across from Royal Sands) loved the shrimp fettucini, quality la sagne, sausage ravioli. outside seating on the lagoon available
* [https://cenacolo.com.mx/restaurante/zona-hotelera-cancun/ Cenacolo] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1032072-Reviews-Cenacolo-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - nice Italian restaurant hand made pasta excellent (moved to km 12.5) loved the shrimp fettucini, quality la sagne, sausage ravioli. outside seating on the lagoon available
* [http://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1014127-Reviews-Destileria_La-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html La Destileria] - great tequila, fine Mexican food (km 12.6)
* [http://www.ladestileria.com.mx/ La Destileria] - [https://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1014127-Reviews-Destileria_La-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - great tequila, fine Mexican food (km 12.6)
* [http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1759213-Reviews-El_Fish_Fritanga-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html El Fish Fritanga] - Hidden gem - Great spicy fritangas, ceviche - lunchtime atmosphere - beach under palm trees (km 12.5)
* [https://elfishfritanga.com/ El Fish Fritanga] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1759213-Reviews-El_Fish_Fritanga-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - Hidden gem - Great spicy fritangas, ceviche - lunchtime atmosphere - beach under palm trees (km 12.5)
* [http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1050114-Reviews-Harry_s_cancun-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Harry's] - excellent steakhouse (km 14.5)
* [https://harrys.com.mx/restaurante-cancun/ Harry's] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1050114-Reviews-Harry_s-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - excellent steakhouse (km 14.5)
* [http://www.dumexique.com/ Du Mexique] - first rate French cuisine, Best Duck Ever! (downtown, book for after 8pm)
* [http://www.dumexique.com/ Du Mexique] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1640420-Reviews-Du_Mexique_by_Sonya_Grimond-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - first rate French cuisine, Best Duck Ever! (downtown, book for after 8pm)
* [http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1869811-Reviews-Peter_s_Restaurante-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Peter's Restaurante] - very friendly, excellent food (downtown) - epic hot Fois Gras, superb Tamarind Ribs, save room for dessert!!
* [https://www.facebook.com/peterscancun/ Peter's Restaurante] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1869811-Reviews-Peter_s_Restaurante-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - very friendly, excellent food (downtown) - epic hot Fois Gras, superb Tamarind Ribs, save room for dessert!!
* [http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1015220-Reviews-Fantino-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Fantino - at the Ritz Carlton] - Fabulous service, tasting menu plus wine pairings  - expensive - good for special occasions (km 14.5)
* [https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/mexico/cancun/dining/Fantino Fantino - at the Ritz Carlton] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d1015220-Reviews-Fantino-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - Fabulous service, tasting menu plus wine pairings  - expensive - good for special occasions (km 14.5)
* [https://www.tempocancun.com/ Tempo - at Paradisus] - Fantastic multi-couse 3-star Michelin Basque restaurant (waiter Florenzio always remembers us) (km 16.5)
* [https://www.tempocancun.com/ Tempo - at Paradisus] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d4464070-Reviews-Tempo_by_Martin_Berasategui-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - Fantastic multi-couse 3-star Michelin Basque restaurant (waiter Florenzio always remembers us) (km 16.5)
* [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d12948024-Reviews-Hiromi-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Hiromi] - first rate sushi! (km 2)
* [https://www.hiromi.com.mx/ Hiromi] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d12948024-Reviews-Hiromi-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - first rate sushi! (km 2)
* [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d13204782-Reviews-Rosa_Negra-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Rosa Negra] - creative dishes, fab desserts (esp chocolate orb!) (km 15)
* [https://rosanegra.com.mx/en Rosa Negra] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d13204782-Reviews-Rosa_Negra-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - creative dishes, fab desserts (esp chocolate orb!) (km 15)
* [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d8002763-Reviews-Porfirio_s_Cancun-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Porfirios] - first rate Mexican, mariachi supreme! (km 14)
* [https://porfirios.com.mx/ Porfirios] - [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g150807-d8002763-Reviews-Porfirio_s_Cancun-Cancun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html Reviews] - first rate Mexican, mariachi supreme! (km 14)
* Other [[media:Nicks Picks.jpg|Nick Picks]]
* Other [[media:Nicks Picks.jpg|Nick Picks]]



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Cancun

Royal Resorts

  • The Royal Sands, villa I5025
BLVD. Kukulcan KM 13.5 No. 32 Seccion A
Segunda Etapa, Zona Hotelera
Cancun, Q.Roo 77500
Phone From US: 01152 (998) 881-0100

Get reservations at Peter's and Du Mexique (Cancun) and Oh Lala (Playa) days before you go, they're small and fill up fast.

What to take

For kitchen: scissors, cocktail shaker if you like, foil, baggies, saran wrap, wire whisk, kitchen sponge and lime juicer.

For Mexican Coffee: French press, fine sieve, cinnamon sticks.

Wines

  • Lorca Malbec Poetico (2007) (at Puerto Madero, but gone now)

Restaurants

Also...

  • La Habichuela - just ok Mexican (km 13) - show.
  • Fred's House - fish/steak - get a booth * 2015 disappointing menu, service still excellent, good ceviche, don't order grouper for two(km 14.5)

Closed

  • La Madonna - Swiss Fondue at La Isla (closed 2018)
  • Savio's Bistro - excellent Italian fish house, by Freds (closed 2016)

Playa del Carmen

  • The Royal Hacienda, villa B106
Mza. 70 Lt. 2 Carr. Chetumal-Puerto Juárez
Km289+10, Centro Playa del Carmen
Solidaridad Q. Roo.  77710
Phone From US: 01152
(984) 206-3110

Restaurants

  • Aldea Corazon gorgeous cenote/garden, Mexican/Mayan food, friendly service good chicken mole (5th and 14th Norte.)
  • Curry Omm - very tasty UK style Indian (10th south end)
  • Imprevist - Mediterranean/Asian Fusion, superb food, friendly staff, excellent service, clean restrooms, quiet street (1st & 14th norte)
  • Sur - excellent Argentinian steakhouse, v.good service (5th & 10th norte)
  • Oh Lala - EPIC, no theme, just excellent food. Get reservations days before (14th norte between 10th&15th)
  • Dirty Martini -Great martinis Mango, Cucumber, Chocolate, Key Lime (the best) - 1st between 8th&10th norte. nice staff and fun place.
  • Plank - Superb drinks, service and food outstanding. New 2014 . Connected to Imprevist. Scallop starter, salmon main excellent. Beef Wellington just ok. bet. 5th Ave and 1st on calle 16 norte).
  • Mar de las Pampas Argentinian, downtown option nice atmosphere off the beaten track at 34th Norte. Food ok.
  • La Bodeguita del Medio - Cuban, when the music's on, be there!

Also...

  • Madre Tierra - good service, used to have excellent food, bit ordinary in 2017 (5th & 14th norte)

Tulum

Restaurants

Activities

  • Cancun: Snorkel boat trip to see Sailfish, see Queen Angel
  • Scuba trip to Dos Ojos cenote
  • Playa: Scuba dive with Bull Sharks, tons of fish
  • Playa: Coba trip interesting with excellent Cenote swim.
  • Laguna Kaan Luum
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