Location: Puerto Morelos
Top Restaurants in Puerto Morelos
Top Things to do in Puerto Morelos
Top 10 restaurants in Puerto Morelos, Mexico
Puerto Morelos, a peaceful village on the Mayan Riviera, is a place to experience the genuine Yucatan. Puerto Morelos makes an excellent base if you’re looking for someplace quieter than glitzy hotspots like Cancun and Playa del Carmen. Government eco-reserve designations protect the reef and mangroves—and the village itself—from development. Outdoor options range from thrilling jungle and diving adventures to serene bike rides or moped explorations.
Things to do in Puerto Morelos
1. John Gray's Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 549 reviews
Reviewed By Paul-YUL - Montreal, Canada
On a quiet residential street in authentic Puerto Morelos you will find John Gray’s Kitchen with a homecooked feel. The Duck Magret was very good albeit a little over cooked. The Mussels were tasty and plentiful for a mere 170 pesos. The Corn Chowder was delicious and Rib Eye Steak was excellent. The brownie for dessert was yummy and enough to share for the entire family. It was the perfect escape after days of Mexican fare. My only critique was with the interior decor which needs refreshing with more charm. The Terrace was much nicer but beware of mosquitoes. Maybe one final critique was the wine list. They need some lighter reds at reasonable prices. Granted it’s a common problem in the area. Hot climates need a wider selection of light reds. Maybe a reasonably priced Pinot Noir or a smooth Nebbiolo or Tempranillo.
2. Tacos.com
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 885 reviews
Reviewed By smason2012 - Omaha, Nebraska
With a name like taco.com we weren’t sure. Tacos were generous and deliciousSat on the street at table and enjoyed the street dancers. Great experience.
3. Los Gauchos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 351 reviews
Reviewed By GailCheryl - Iowa City, IA
Really liked the fish fillet with steamed veggies and the salmon with spinach salad with added almonds and cherries. The staff is very nice, and the street Seating is pretty quiet and calm for PM. The service was quite slow, took about 30 minutes from ordering to Delivery of meals. Though the weather was beautiful and could enjoy the Sunday night church service that was across the street.
4. I Wanna Pizza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 259 reviews
Reviewed By Racandee - Brooklyn, New York
We sampled several different kinds of pizzas here, and they were all fantastic--from the conventional varieties to more complex, creative ones. This isn't just a place that tries to give tourists what they can get back home. This place is good for largish groups, those with children, those just eating as a couple, or even those looking for Delivery (just use Facebook messenger). Highly, highly recommended.
5. El Nicho
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 704 reviews
el Nicho is a beautiful place to spend a leasurely brunch. We only use the very best products..local/organic. Our team is second to none and our guests are our primary focus. It is across from the park and outside Seating have a peak-a-boo view of the ocean. The room is full of lovely sites and sounds from beautifully presented food, to great music. The walls feature artwork from local artists and the service is top notch. We look forward to seeing you in this piece of paradise.
6. My Little Italy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 314 reviews
100% Italian Restaurant serving, Pizza Pasta and Seafood, own and operate by Italian family from Rome . All the recipes are his own Home made with give a delicious flavor and delightfull colors all the food is served in great portions and have more than 20 different pizzas, the crost is thin and cronchy, our ingredients are super fresh and are the best quality the tomato sauce comes directly from Italy wich combine very well with our authentic mozzarella cheese, our famous lasagna with home made pasta is baked in the owen with mozzarella and parmesan cheese , and octopus salad is superb, if you like seafood we have pasta O Sole Mio made with fresh jumbo shrimps,new zealand mussels, clams,baby mussels ,cooked with olive oil extra virgin ,alot of fresh garlic,flamed with Tequila pinot grigio white wine tomato sauce linguini pasta,and cooked until all the ingredientsare ready to be served,the we have pasta Pescatore ,baby mussels,squids,,octopuss garlic, and dessert is homemade
Reviewed By SNP1000 - Boston, MA
What can I say but it is a must if you are searching for some good Italian food in the area! Portions were plentiful and price were reasonable. A chicken parm dinner with pasta for $9.99! How can you go wrong!?!?! My significant other had...Morethank you For your critic hope To see you soon
7. Mi Cocina
Overall Ratings
5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By Roberta2011J - Hamilton, Canada
We've enjoyed Richard's restaurant in the daytime, and this year, we were very happy to learn that Mi Cocina would be open in the evening. Sebastian, the evening chef, is passionate about cooking, and we have enjoyed several of his delicious and flavourful creations-- burritos, chiles rellenos (the best I've had, and I've made a point of tasting many), pozole, and a grouper fish dinner. Fine dining at affordable prices! Joe works with Sebastian, and they are a great team. I'm so sorry the restaurant is so far from home, but I can't wait to go back next winter!
8. La Sirena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 754 reviews
International Cuisine inspired by Mediterranean cuisine and local ingredients. Large menu to satisfy everyone in your group. Fully stocked bar overlooking the center of town. The Premiere Live Music Venue, SPORTS BAR, and Lounge in Puerto Morelos where locals, expats and tourists come together. Live Music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday Night. Beautiful balcony space with a view of the town square, the lighthouse, and the ocean and a nice breeze to beat the heat. Free Wi-Fi. We have indoor and outdoor large flat screen Television to show all sporting events. NFL ticket, NHL,MLB, Soccer, etc.
Reviewed By NWTravel023113 - Spokane, Washington, United States
Food & service were excellent. Enjoyed dinner and live music. Located right off the town square in Puerto Morelos.
9. My Paradise
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 199 reviews
Reviewed By kevin j - Austin, Texas
Just driving around looking for a place to hangout. Stumbled across this bar on great beach area. Drinks & Service were great. Did not eat. Very Clean protected beach, reef blocks seaweed. Emily a bartender was nice as well as rest of staff. Cash only. Was great place to hang out.
10. Richard's Bistro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 250 reviews
Traditional Mexican & Austrian Cuisine Where flavor is everything and the freshest ingredients are prepaired to order in our open kitchen Creating ☺ and returning customers with the best view in Puerto Morelos
Reviewed By Joan S
After a day at the beach, my boyfriend and I decided to have dinner in Puerto Morelos before heading home to Cancun. I'm so glad we choose Richard's. From the moment we entered the service was friendly and attentive. Andres was our waiter and he was superb the entire time we were there. Knowledgeable about the menu and sduper friendly.
I had the goulash and my boyfriend had the schnitzel. As an appetizer we had the salmon carpaccio.
To say the food was outstanding really doesn't do it justice. The beef shank in the goulash was so tender it just melted my mouth. The sauce was perfect. Just the right balance of paprika to the other spices. And the kind of bread meatball served with goulash was perfectly cooked. I would order this again without a doubt.
My boyfriend's schnitzel was equally outstanding. Crisp breading that didn't overpower the pork and was perfectly seasoned. It came with perfectly cooked parsley potatoes and salad dressed with just a touch of balsamic vinegar.
We didn't have dessert because the portion size of both meals filled us up but the desserts we saw being delivered to other tables looked very good. Maybe on our next visit.
All in all, the perfect dining experience. We will definitely be eating there again.
