Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Cancun / Riviera Maya

OpenTable

Updated 05 November 2026

Looking for the best value restaurants in Cancun / Riviera Maya? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

CATALINA Restaurante

4.9

4.9 (124)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mexican

Playa del Carmen

About the restaurant

CATALINA: Where fire turns into memory.

Catalina is a living tribute to female lineage and the Mexican flavors that shape us. Inspired by the wisdom of mothers and grandmothers, Chef Omar Martínez honors tradition with a contemporary soul, transforming local ingredients into sensory rituals through his “Cocina de madre” concept.

Located just steps from 5th Avenue and Pelicanos Beach, our restaurant offers an intimate and sophisticated escape. The heart of Catalina is its charming interior courtyard, where fire and “gastronomic perfumes” evoke deep-rooted memories. A must-try is our signature dish, the Chill-A-Kill-Less, a bold reinterpretation of tradition.

While we take pride in our exceptional community ratings on Google and TripAdvisor, the true experience at Catalina goes beyond the plate: it is a place to be felt, remembered, and carried in the heart. Join us where heritage meets modern elegance.

Top review

NicolettaGold

Dined on 6 Oct 2026

Everyone went above and beyond to make our dinner memorable. The standout was the Kastacán, which was probably the best crispy pork I’ve ever had! And I really wish we’d saved room for dessert!

Kai - Cancún

4.8

4.8 (205)

MXN500 and over

Japanese

Cancún

About the restaurant

Kai, se encuentra dentro de una de las plazas más importantes de Cancún en la Zona Hotelera, Plaza la Isla Segunda Sección. Su cocina es japonesa moderna y se destaca por sus platillos orientales y mixología de autor. Cuenta con 3 escenarios : terraza con DJ en vivo , salón decorado minimalista y área de omakase .

El sello del lugar es la calidad de las proteínas , la música, el servicio, elegantes y modernas instalaciones en un ambiente vanguardista y cosmopolita donde podrás pasar excelentes momentos con la familia de día y cena con amigos y de parejas por las noches.

Top review

ByronGold

Dined on 20 Oct 2026

Tremendous experience! Javier is an amazing server! Food is exquisite. Must try in Cancun.

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Experience

Experiencia Omakse

Bacoli

4.5

4.5 (261)

MXN310 to MXN500

Italian

Cancún

About the restaurant

Enjoy a special night in our Italian cuisine restaurant, where you can taste exquisite artisan dishes, pizzas prepared in a stone oven and a select wine list.

We recommend our variety of pastas, Bacoli salad, octopus carpaccio, spinach cannelloni and ricotta cheese, Bolognese lasagna and tiramisu for dessert.

*Pre-reservation. Dress code: formal casual

Top review

Brian

Dined on 3 Oct 2026

My caprese and lasagna was fantastic and the service from my waitress was even better.

La Madalena

4.8

4.8 (1443)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

Cancún

Top review

NicoleGold

Dined 5 days ago

Probably the best restaurant I’ve ever been to. Absolutely incredible.

Porfirio's Cancun

4.7

4.7 (3644)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mexican

Cancún

About the restaurant

Porfirio's menu is made up of traditional Mexican dishes that are transformed, reinvented with innovative techniques and bold flavors. In Porfirio's kitchen, there is only room for the best quality ingredients, just what the most demanding palates expect.

Porfirio's hosts a select collection of Tequilas and Mezcals, around 100 labels that can be recommended by our tequiliers to create surprising and captivating pairings with the dishes of our menu.

The Porfirio's experience is completed with a sophisticated and elegant atmosphere. Porfirio's interior has been meticulously cared for: large mirrors and the perfect combination of natural and artificial lighting will give the place a striking visual effect, highlighting elegance and good taste.

Top review

OliviaGold

Dined on 27 Oct 2026

We had a great dinner at porfirios. The ambience was absolutely incredible - from the interior design of the space to the setting right on the water, it couldn’t have been more beautiful. Our cocktails were especially delicious. The staff was extremely attentive and our waiter, Erwin, was really great. He made sure we had a perfect night. Would definitely recommend!

Casa Rolandi Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (614)

MXN500 and over

Italian

Cancún

About the restaurant

The legendary Casa Rolandi has been a firm favourite in Cancun for nearly 40 years.

The result of generations of gastronomic passion and culinary tradition, we prepare the finest produce in our open kitchen, to create a parade of unmissable flavours.

Our excellent service, relaxed contemporary interiors and incredible atmosphere offer you an unparalleled dining experience that will awaken all of your senses.

Sample dishes from our famous wood fired oven, enjoy wines from our thoughtfully curated cellar or indulge in a sumptuous signature cocktail.

Allow us to make your visit truly remarkable. We are waiting for you!

Top review

DavidGold

Dined on 28 Oct 2026

Casa Rolandi does not disappoint when it comes to wonderful service attentive servers teamwork in their job. I enjoyed the experience once again. The food was very beautifully presented a couple of dishes a bit over salted but other than that delicious and a wonderful experience.

Piaggia Playa del Carmen

4.8

4.8 (484)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mediterranean

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

Delight in the exquisite Mediterranean Italian cuisine in the heart of Playa del Carmen. Piaggia Ristorante offers a unique culinary experience with chef-crafted dishes and selections perfectly designed to captivate your senses.

Enjoy unparalleled gastronomic excellence paired with the best service and a breathtaking direct view of the Caribbean Sea.

All of this in a welcoming atmosphere that will completely enchant you. Discover the magic of the Italian coast at Piaggia Ristorante, your gourmet destination in Playa del Carmen.

Piaggia, ranked as one of the city's best restaurants with top ratings on various platforms, come and sample the exquisite and creative dishes from our renowned Chef Eugenio Villafaña. We look forward to welcoming you!

WELCOME TO YOUR NEW FAVORITE PLACE, WELCOME TO PIAGGIA

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Top review

Joe

Dined on 21 Aug 2026

Go here! Small, intimate, on the beach , great service and amazing food

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Experience

DESTILADOS 2X1 DE 1:00 A 6:00 PM

Experience

ESPUMOSO Y POSTRE EN LOS CUMPLEAÑOS!

Experience

LIMONCELLO SPRITZ 2X1

La Dolce Vita - Downtown

4.9

4.9 (697)

MXN500 and over

Italian

Cancún

About the restaurant

Since 1983 La Dolce Vita has been consistently rated as one of the top restaurants in Cancun, serving fresh sea food & home-made pasta, owned and operated by owners George Savio (founder), his son Tim and Juan J. Casal. Service is refined and friendly, dinner specials change daily to match the season. Our diverse wine list from around the world complements your dinner.
We have a private parking lot and Valet parking service without extra charge.
Dress code : Casual, no cut off shirtsleeves for gentlemen.

We serve pizza and pasta gluten free.

Top review

Lyman

Dined on 26 Oct 2026

Wonderful experience. We had Salmon, Osso Buco, Lasagna and Lamb Chops. We all loved our meals. Service was excellent. You'll love it!

Fasano

4.5

4.5 (301)

MXN310 to MXN500

Argentinean

Cancún

About the restaurant

Fasano.

Enjoy the evening in a relaxed atmosphere and let yourself be surprised with the reinterpreted and fused flavors of the Argentine and Uruguayan cuisines.

Delight yourself with our grilled and delicious a la carte dishes such as the classic choripan, gaucho salad, chicharron, chistorra and sweetbreads tapas, and enjoy them with our best selection of wines. To close with a flourish, you can’t miss the delicious alfajores and caramel pancake.
*Prior reservation. Limited availability

Top review

Tofayel

Dined on 16 Aug 2026

Everything was good. The service was excellent. The manager and chef was very generous to us and make us feel special. Thanks for the team.

Cristina Cancún

4.7

4.7 (193)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

Cancún

About the restaurant

Beluga Cancun Oyster Bar

Number of reservations 9982901629