Cancun > Restaurants and Nightlife
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Nightclubs in CancunIt is said that Cancun has something for everyone and this is especially true after dark. Cancun nightlife is synonymous with fun and entertainment. Cancun comes alive with its numerous dance clubs, bars, parties, festivals, shows, restaurants, and live music bands. For those who love to dance, the hotel strip offers the best Cancun nightclubs. Even the most seasoned partygoer will be overwhelmed with the selection of Cancun night spots. Special effects and state of the art light shows provide a frame for non-stop music. Music includes everything from rock and reggae to salsa and techno. Most clubs have an all-you-can-drink cover charge and parties usually start well after 10:30 pm.
With many nightclubs and hundreds of bars, it is no wonder that Cancun is regarded as one of the premier destinations for spring break travelers. Every year thousands of US college students head down to Cancun for some wild spring break partying, both during the spring and summer. Spring Break usually takes place throughout March and April, with summer break tending to occur in June and July.
Nightlife highlights include the following:
Senor Frog's - As a restaurant by day and a pub with party atmosphere by night, Senor Frog's is one of the most important spots of Cancun nightlife. You can’t go wrong visiting a bar with an indoor water slide!
The City - With 3 floors and a capacity of 4000 people, this is the place to be seen on a Friday night.
Bulldog Cafe - The Bulldog Cafe Cancun offers the latest in laser beams, light systems special effects, and live music.
Cocobongo - With a mix of contemporary rock music with latin beats, this is one of the hottest nightclubs in the world.
Daddy'O - Techno music lovers will especially enjoy this centrally located club.
Senor Frog's - As a restaurant by day and a pub with party atmosphere by night, Senor Frog's is one of the most important spots of Cancun nightlife. You can’t go wrong visiting a bar with an indoor water slide!
The City - With 3 floors and a capacity of 4000 people, this is the place to be seen on a Friday night.
Bulldog Cafe - The Bulldog Cafe Cancun offers the latest in laser beams, light systems special effects, and live music.
Cocobongo - With a mix of contemporary rock music with latin beats, this is one of the hottest nightclubs in the world.
Daddy'O - Techno music lovers will especially enjoy this centrally located club.
Restaurants and Bars
There are over 200 restaurants; settings range from fast food, casual bistros, dinner cruises, to the elegantly themed restaurants dotted throughout the city. Cancun’s restaurants serve international cuisines including French, Italian, American, Argentinean, and Japanese. From continental dining to fresh seafood and Mayan cuisine, Cancun offers an impressive variety of dining options. Visitors will enjoy a walk by the Boulevard Kukulkan. The architecture and atmosphere of the area are memorable; the experience awaiting travelers is one of breathtaking sunsets on the lagoon's piers, candlelit Mayan gardens, avant-garde verandas in glass, and elegant indoor spaces.
| Mexican Food | |||
| Restaurant | Phone (998) | Music | Dress Code |
| La Parrilla Av.Yaxchilan no. 51 Sm. 22 |
887 8529 884 5398 |
Mariachi | Casual |
| Pericos Av.Yaxchilan no. 61 Sm. 25 |
884 3152 | Mariachi live show |
Casual |
| El Tacolote Av.Coba 19 Sm. 22 |
887 3045 | Mariachi | Casual |
| La Placita Av.Yaxchilan no. 51 Sm. 22 |
884 0407 | Mexican Food | Casual |
| La Gracia Plaza Las Americas Sm. 7 |
887 6362 | live music | Casual |
| La Curva Av. Del Sol Plaza Las Hadas Sm. 44 |
848 0458 | Mariachi | Casual |
| Italian Food | |||
| Restaurant | Phone (998) | Music | Dress Code |
| Casa Italiana Av.Tulum no. 9 Sm. 22 |
884 5762 | Taped | Casual |
| Rolandi's Av.Coba 12 Sm. 5 |
884 4047 | Taped | Casual no Shorts |
| Stefano's* Av.Bonampak no. 177 Sm. 4 |
887 9964 | Sax | Casual |
| Mama Roma Plaza Las Americas Sm. 7 |
887 4520 | Taped | Casual |
| Locanda Paolo Av.Uxmal No. 35 Sm. 3 |
887 2627 | Taped | Casual |
| *Accepts the 2 for 1 Cancun Discount Card | |||
| International Food | |||
| Restaurant | Phone (998) | Music | Dress Code |
| Roots Av.Tulipanes Sm. 22 |
884 2437 | Jazz (live) begins 9pm |
Casual |
| Casa Angelous Av.Sayil No. 10 Sm. 4 |
887 9444 | Taped | Casual |
| Freedom Cancun Plaza Las Americas Sm. 7 |
892 2569 | Taped | Casual |
| Caribbean Food | |||
| Restaurant | Phone (998) | Music | Dress Code |
| La Habichuela Margarita 25 Sm. 22 |
884 3158 | Taped | Casual |
| Seafood | |||
| Restaurant | Phone (998) | Music | Dress Code |
| El Pescador Calle Tulipanes 28 (off Av.Tulum) Sm. 22 |
884 1871 | Salsa | Casual |
| El Cejas Mercado 28 Av Sunyaxchen |
887 1080 | Marimba (live) |
Casual |
| Bucaneros Av.Coba No .28 Sm. 3 |
884 2280 | Piano | Casual |
| Carrillo's* | 884-1227 | Casual | |
| *Accepts the 2 for 1 Cancun Discount Card | |||
| Chinese Food | |||
| Restaurant | Phone (998) | Music | Dress Code |
| Hong Kong* Plaza China Town (near Walmart) Sm. 35 |
884 4651 | Taped | Casual |
| *Accepts the 2 for 1 Cancun Discount Card | |||
| Japanese Food | |||
| Restaurant | Phone (998) | Music | Dress Code |
| Yamamoto Av Uxmal No. 31 Mza. 21, Sm. 3 |
887 3366 | Taped | Casual |
| Cantinas | |||
| Restaurant | Phone (998) | Music | Dress Code |
| La Curva Av. del Sol Plaza las Hadas Sm. 44 |
848 0458 | Mariachi | Casual |
| La Guadalupana Av. Bonampak (Plaza de Toros) |
887 0660 | Mariachi | Casual |
| El Albur Av. Bonampak (Plaza de Toros) |
887 6266 | Mariachi | Casual |
| Yamamoto Av. Bonampak (Plaza de Toros) |
884 3321 | Mariachi | Casual |
| Yamamoto Av. Bonampak (Plaza de Toros) |
884 4197 | Mariachi | Casual |
| Fast Food | |||
| Restaurant | Phone (998) | Music | Dress Code |
| MacDonald's Plaza Las Americas Plaza Cancun 2000 Av.Lopez Portillo Sm. 63 |
887 5389 | Taped | Casual |
| Pizza Hut Av. Tulum 25 Altos Sm. 22 |
887 3837 | Taped | Casual |
| Delivery | |
| Restaurant | Phone (998) |
| Domino's Av. Coba No. 43 Mz. 12 Sm. 25 |
884 7512 |
| Hong Kong Plaza China Town (Near Walmart) Sm. 35 |
892 3456 |
| KFC Av Uxmal Sm 24 |
887 1122 |