Location: Akumal
Top Restaurants in Akumal
Most Popular American food in Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Find out what American restaurants to try in Akumal. 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
1. 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.
2. Cafe Ole
Overall Ratings
4 based on 618 reviews
Cafe Ole has been in business for over 20 years. Gaylita has made this restaurant one of the finest in the Riviera Maya. Enjoy great food, fun and satisfaction. We have a friendly staff, good service and varied menu - fresh seafood, steaks, pasta, Mexican
Reviewed By Mackenzie K
The food was fantastic and the beers were ice cold. Staff was very friendly and helpful as well. The owner Gail (Gailita) even gave us a ride back to our resort because our cart rental cancelled due to an emergency! Overall a great experience! The only thing I would change is the fact that we didnât find this place sooner!!
3. The Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 584 reviews
Reviewed By TravelerNJ1968
We read all of the great reviews and were excited to try it out last night....the waiter Rolex was unfriendly and unhelpful...he couldn't be bothered after taking the order, our drinks went unfilled and thankfully another young man David stepped in....soooo nice and he was helpful...so glad he came by to ask us if we needed anything. As far as the food, the avacado with lobster was great, but two of us had the fish of the day (Grouper) and it was dry and overcooked, the best thing on my plate was the refried beans...lol. Shrimp fajitas my husband had we're good...and our other friend had fish tacos that came out on a sizzling fajita plate so we're also overcooked and dry....we had to ask for extra sauces to be able to eat it....we did not stay for dessert and won't be back...we had read such good things but no Bueno â¹ï¸.
