Location: Akumal
Top Restaurants in Akumal
Best Mexican food near Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Reviews on Mexican food in Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Akumal means "Place of the Turtle" in the Mayan language, and if you snorkel here, you just might see one swimming alongside you. (Don’t touch it, though. That’s prohibited by law.) You’ll definitely see coral and beautiful fish in the clear, sparkling waters. This tourist-friendly little town is about an hour south of Cancun—but it seems light-years away.
Things to do in Akumal
10. Lol-Ha on Akumal Main Bay
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1667 reviews
Lol-Ha offers local seafood,regional Mexican food , great steaks, pizza, and International favorites . It is kid friendly, casual, and has the best view of the main bay. Check for weekly live entertainment and look into our romantic dinners on the beach.
Reviewed By Mark J
This is one of the nicer (and a bit pricier) restaurants in Akumal. It was recommended to us by a couple who owned a condo there so we gave it a try. My wife absolutely loved her meal as did my son. And I mean really loved it. Myself, not so much. Nothing bad mind you just not great. I told my family that my rating would reflect more of their opinion than my own! It's just off the beach in a wonderful location (just follow the signs, parking is FREE so don't be taken in by someone asking for money and you'll be fine). Service was great and we'd all come back again.Thank you for your candid review and your focus on the positive! We really hope that you return and that what you order be more to your liking! There are people outside our gates that try to charge for either services or for the outside parking lots. Please be aware of that. If you are coming to one of our establishments, parking is free inside the property. Thank you again!
9. Beached Bikini Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 144 reviews
Family friendly Restaurant and Beach Bar with public access to spectacular Aventuras Akumal Bay. Excellent food (just read some of the reviews), anything you want to drink, including Coco Locos served in a fresh coconut. Restaurant hours, 11:00 am to 8:30
Reviewed By ritchie20142015
Very rustic bar on the beach with swings round the bar. Stunning views over the beach. Delicious cocktails and delicious food. Would recommend the Fish tacos or guacamole or beef tortillas all delicious. Reasonable prices friendly staff and not touristy lots of locals eat there too. loads of turtle nests at there moment in front so please take care. Cash only no cards but will take dollars or pesos
8. Cosme's Taqueria
Overall Ratings
5 based on 66 reviews
We are a 100% Mexican company, we have an excellent team of customer service, as well as an establishment designed to meet the needs of our consumers, this coupled with the quality of our dishes and services, a policy of affordable prices to our public ,
Reviewed By clared287
We were enticed by the smoke from the barbecue and decided it was time for lunch. We had a ribs and chicken which were both delicious with the tray of accompaniments. Service was fast and friendly but we did wish that we had asked prices before as it felt like they were making prices up as the went along. Over 400 pesos for one small plate of 5 ribs and half a chicken donât seem to fit with other prices mentioned. Not that itâs bad value including a couple of beers.
7. La Cueva del Pescador Akumal
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1152 reviews
Caribbean restaurant and longstanding, Mexican food, seafood, and drinks. Family and local restaurant.
Reviewed By mileoakseagull
We visited in May. The Margarita is like rocket fuel! We were slighted disappointed that the prawns were over cooked, and the fish (whole snapper) which we asked to be grilled, was undercooked when first served to us, and overcooked and slightly smugly served as âcrispyâ when it was returned to us. Frequented by lots of locals but we preferred the Bakery and Jungle Fish.
6. La Lunita
Overall Ratings
4 based on 906 reviews
Reviewed By Wbgb
While still one of the most scenic restaurants in Akumal i'm afraid they are slipping .Service is a problem last time we were there there were only three servers and two looked lost. Upon entering we were seated right away .Seemed to be some confusion as to who would be the server .Finally got the drink order in but it sits at the bar for like 5-7 minutes .I could have just walked up faster its literally 10ft away and served myself but that would have been rude so i watched my drink and waited .Drinks arrive and menu order is taken .10 minutes pass and no waiter & no food I have to ask the other waiter to please check .Meal is good not great, was going to order wine and desert but again my waiter is lost .I ask waiter # 2 to check for my guy for the bill I see my guy looking at the computer lost finally another waiter assists him Management needs to take a ride to Lol-Ha to retrain staff
5. Tequilaville
Overall Ratings
4 based on 368 reviews
This is a new restaurant in Akumal. The food is excellent and the service is great!! The coconut shrimp is heavenly!!
Reviewed By The_EdVenture
Followed some recommendations from the web to this place in the old village across the highway and enjoyed a relaxed first experience of Mexican dinner food. I had delicious coconut shrimps and a local beer. Nice chilled atmosphere in a real, non-touristy part of Akumal.
4. La Buena Vida
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3907 reviews
On the beautiful beachfront of Half Moon Bay in North Akumal is a one-of-a-kind restaurant and bar: La Buena Vida - The Good Life. La Buena Vida always has a festive atmosphere with great music, cold beer, scenic ocean views, and good fresh food. Meals ar
Reviewed By J_LWigan
We were staying at Akumal Bay Beach and Wellness Resort and walked to La Buena Vida. It is a truly amazing bar and restaurant. The staff are great and the drinks choice plentiful. The menu is mouth watering and reasonably priced. Highly recommended making the effort to visit. You will not be disappointed.
3. Imelda's Ecocina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By Mark J
Imelda's is a small,quaint easy to locate restaurant in Akumal Bay. It's located at the entrance to your left as you enter Akumal Bay and isn't as hard to find as is occasionally referenced on several TR reviews. Just ask anyone if you can't find it. We ate breakfast there and it was So, So much BETTER than Turtle Bay Cafe. It isn't even close in terms of taste and flavor. We wish that we had eaten there more often. It's absolutely not fancy and is pretty small actually. Service is excellent and everyone is really nice.
2. Loncheria Akumalito
Overall Ratings
4 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By Simone T
We had lunch here after Yal Ku lagoon at the recommendation of someone who'd been coming to Akumal for years. Food was good, lots of options, and quick, friendly service.
1. Oscar & Lalo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1041 reviews
Wonderful Restaurant since 1982 with Mayan sculptures, hammocks, exotic birds, a peaceful garden with a fantastic jungle setting. Excellent Fresh Seafood, Healthy, Authentic Mexican and Yucatecan Cuisine. World Famous "Lalo's Special", a dish made with fr
Reviewed By Ameliorate_The_World
Im from the USA, I went here with all my bridesmaids (11 of us) for dinner and it couldn't have been more magical being on the edge of the jungle enjoying the freshest guacamole I've ever had. I even went back when my fiance, his brother and my future sister inlaw. My future brother inlaw hates avocados, I told him if he was going to try guacamole again, that this was the best and he'd be passing up a good opportunity. He tried it and Loved it!! We ended up having to order more, and went back 2 more times.You want real, local, and delicious food, Come here!! Also being from the USA it can be scary to travel I felt super safe and welcomed!! AND THE MAIN CORSES ARE FREAKING INCREDIBLE TOO
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