Bogart's
Kukulan, Km 9.5
+52 98 83-11-33 ext. 108
Credit cards accepted: All Major
Price range: Expensive/Very expensive
Cuisine type: Mediterranean
The farewell scene between Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman from the movie Casablanca is cast in bronze in front of this fine restaurant. The interior is lush and extravagant; take a table tucked into an alcove for romantic privacy. Open 5:30pm until 11pm for dinner only.

Captain's Cove
Kukulkan, Km 16
+52 98 85-00-16
Credit cards accepted: All Major
Price range: Moderate/Expensive
Cuisine type: Seafood
The Captain's Cove offers fine seafood, internati onal favorites, and USDA certified Angus beefsteak. The wooden deck with separate bar offers views of sunset on the Nichupte Lagoon. Open for breakfast through dinner, 7am until 11pm.

Carrillo's Lobster House
Claveles Ave.
+52 98 84-12-27
Credit cards accepted: All Major
Price range: Moderate
Cuisine type: Seafood
A venerable landmark for years, Carillo's is the king of lobster and seafood downtown. Offers inside or patio dining, on a quiet side street, under a canvas awning.

El Mexicano
Costa Blanca, Km 8.5
+52 98 83-22-20
Credit cards accepted: All Major
Price range: Moderate/Expensive
Cuisine type: Mexican
El Mexicano is reminiscent of a 19th century hacienda with waiters wearing period costumes. There is evening dinner theater with entertaining folk dancing and regional Mexican music. For lunch there is an all-you-can-eat buffet of traditional Mexican dishes. Open from noon daily. Reservations recommended.

El Pescador
Tulipanes Ave.
Price range: Moderate
Cuisine type: Seafood
The Pescador has built an excellent reputation for fine fish and seafood at reasonable prices. It features upstairs dining and a palapa-roof ambiance.

Faro's
Plaza Lagunas, Km 8.5
+52 98 83-20-80
Price range: Moderate/Expensive
Cuisine type: Seafood
The word "faro," in Spanish, means lighthouse, and this establishment has a nautical decor. The extensive seafood menu is a draw for locals as well as vacationers. Open noon until 11pm.

Hacienda El Mortero
Kukulkan, Km 9.5
+52 98 83-11-33
Credit cards accepted: All Major
Price range: Moderate/Expensive
Cuisine type: Mexican
The ambiance of El Mortero is of an 18th century hacienda with curved arches, hanging plants, and Spanish tile. The traditional menu features steak, prime rib, and authentic Mexican dishes with such touches as homemade tortillas and hand-made sauces. Non-smoking section. Open from 6:30pm until 11:30pm. Reservations recommended.

Iguana Wana
Plaza Caracol, Km 9
+52 98 83-08-29
Credit cards accepted: All Major
Price range: Moderate
Cuisine type: Mexican
Iguana Wana's cuisine is eclectic, fusing Mexican with Caribbean and North American styles. The bar stocks 50 types of tequilas and 25 different beers. Breakfast Buffet. Open daily 7am until 1:30am.

La Dolce Vita
Kukulkan, Km 14.6
+52 98 84-13-84
Credit cards accepted: All Major
Price range: Moderate/Expensive
Cuisine type: Italian
La Dolce perches on the edge of the lagoon in the hotel zone with indoor or patio seating under the night sky. Their superb regional Italian cuisine comes at reasonable prices and the staff is very attentive. Open noon until midnight, reservations are strongly suggested.

La Fisheria
+52 98 83-13-95
Credit cards accepted: All Major
Price range: Moderate/Expensive
Cuisine type: Seafood
The special attention to service and presentation has made this upstairs restaurant in an upscale shopping mall very popular. Floor-to-ceiling windows, primary colors, white linens, and modern chairs give the dining room a light and open feel. Casual Dress. Open 11am until 11:30pm.

Lorenzillo's
Kukulan, Km 10.5
+52 98 83-12-54
Credit cards accepted: All Major
Price range: Expensive
Cuisine type: Seafood
This well-known seafood restaurant is located on a pier over the Nichupte lagoon. The fish--some from their own farm--are super fresh, but lobster is their premier dish.

Los Almendros
Av. Bonampak
+52 98 87-13-32
Price range: Inexpensive
Cuisine type: Mexican/Yucatecan
If you've not eaten anything Yucatecan before, try the combination plate of four typical dishes. Los Almendros is an authentic, Yucatan restaurant open 10:30am until 11pm daily. No reservations necessary.

Mango Tango
Kukulkan, Km 14.2
+52 98 85-03-03
Credit cards accepted: All Major
Price range: Moderate/Expensive
Cuisine type: Caribbean
The flavor of Mango Tango, a huge, stand-alone restaurant facing the Lagoon, is eclectic Caribbean/Mexican. The calypso atmosphere pulsates when the Caribbean Festival floorshow plays at 7pm and 9:30pm. No cover charge. Open from noon until 2am.

Mikado
Kukulkan, Km 16.5
+52 98 81-20-00 ext. 6325
Credit cards accepted: All Major
Price range: Expensive
Cuisine type: Thai, Japanese
Food is prepared with typical Marriott finesse in an ultramodern setting. Mikado offers sushi, lobster, and steak plus selections from all around the Pacific Rim. Open 5pm until 11pm.

Perico's Restaurant
71 Av. Yaxchilan
+52 98 84-31-52
Credit cards accepted: All Major
Price range: Inexpensive/Moderate
Cuisine type: Mexican
Perico's continues to attract customers with an extensive menu of Mexican food, steaks, and seafood. Open from 1pm until 2am, with lots of music and an infectious conga line. This is one of downtown's most festive places. It offers mariachis and marimba music from 7:30pm until closing.

Rainforest Cafe
Host: Forum by the Sea
+52 98-81-81-30
Credit cards accepted: All Major
Price range: Inexpensive/Moderate
Cuisine type: American
The jungle comes to you in this "kid-favorite" restaurant where you dine in an animated rainforest setting with sound effects. Souvenir shop opens at 9am, restaurant opens at 11am and closes midnight.

Rolandi's Restaurant & Bar
Av. Coba and Tulum
+52 98 84-40-47
Credit cards accepted: All Major
Price range: Inexpensive
Cuisine type: Italian
Pizza Rolandi features excellent brick oven pizza and basic Italian food in a cool romantic setting. Tasty and filling. Open 1pm until midnight. No reservations necessary.

Ruth's Chris Steak House
Kukulkan Plaza, Km 13
+5298 85-33-01
Credit cards accepted: All Major
Price range: Expensive
Cuisine type: Steak
Ruth's is the premier steak house in Cancun. If you're not into juicy steaks, the Blackened Tuna and Barbecued Shrimp are memorable. Open from 1pm until 11:30pm.

Savio's
Plaza Caracol, Km 9
+52 98 83-20-85
Credit cards accepted: All Major
Price range: Moderate/Expensive
Cuisine type: Italian
Savio's Northern Italian cuisine features pastas that are homemade, excellent service, and superb tastes. Open 11am until midnight. Reservations suggested.