In the Hotel Zone, my favorites are: Mitachi - located at the Hilton, on the beach, and with gourmet food. Laguna Grill - this restaurant has wonderful views of the lagoon and the most spectacular interior of any restaurant in Cancun, perhaps others will agree with my view on that? Cenacolo - incredible Italian with an authentic wine cellar. La Dolce Vita - Italian restaurant, lagoon views, excellent food. Limoncelo - it's hard to believe that Cancun has so many wonderful Italian restaurants, this is the newest addition to the list, view of the lagoon, open kitchen and part of the Lorenzillo's restaurant family. Paloma Bonita - haute Mexican fare with views of the Caribbean sea, in a cheerful atmosphere. I can go on and on but I think it would be better for others to give their opinions as well. CANCUN TOP 100 212eric
My favourite is La Palapa Belga- on a quiet street in the hotel zone called Quetzals. Its on the lagoon, food is good and not many people find it. Tracey x
La Habichuela is the cream of the crop. Not tons of tourists come downtown but it is the place to go for a romantic dinner. Bring your money but that is true for the nicer places in the Hotel Zone, as well as for some of the not so nice places too.
Paloma Bonita that 212 mentioned is a great place. I've eaten there and had a great time! La Habichuela is also a great, traditional place in Cancun for Seafood. Also Mo Mo No Hana at the Moon Palace is good.