Heading to Cancun this Sat

post-it · Aug 31, 2010

Finally, It seems its been forever since I booked this trip. Going to celebrate my 50th birthday so any dinner suggestions for my big day would be great.

Booked Cancun Valet for transfers, we just need to get packing!

Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Staying at the Royals.

rwpeterson · Aug 31, 2010

Happy (early) Birthday!

Puerto Madero - within walking distance from the Royal Sands. Extremely good food. I wish we could be there to help you celebrate!!

http://puertomaderocancun.com/

Helene4 · Aug 31, 2010

the El Conquistador in the Royal Mayan has exceptinal food. also Locando Paolo on or near Avenida Uxmal is quite good.

Helene4 · Aug 31, 2010

The El Conquistador in the Royal Mayan has exceptinal food. also Locando Paolo on or near Avenida Uxmal is quite good.

pjrose · Aug 31, 2010

You're at the Islander, aren't you?

Go to El Conquistador - it's one of Cancun's finest restaurants, and just an easy walk through the Tri-Royals to get there and back!

post-it · Sep 1, 2010

No we're at the Caribbean. One of the Tri's wll be closed for maintenance, but I'm not sure which one.

ilene13 · Sep 1, 2010

post-it said:
Finally, It seems its been forever since I booked this trip. Going to celebrate my 50th birthday so any dinner suggestions for my big day would be great.

Booked Cancun Valet for transfers, we just need to get packing!

Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Staying at the Royals.

John Gray's downtown is exceptional. It is in an upscale neighborhood and the food is fantastic.
Ilene :cheer:

urban5 · Sep 1, 2010

Maintenance Weeks

post-it said:
No we're at the Caribbean. One of the Tri's wll be closed for maintenance, but I'm not sure which one.

The Islander is closed week 36 starting Sept 4th of 2010, then followed by the Caribbean week 37, then the Mayan week 38. I also recommend the Conquistador.

marty · Sep 1, 2010

We love Harry's - hotel zone, near Puerto Madiero.

Joe L · Sep 1, 2010

If you prefer a quiet romantic dinner the Conquistador at the Mayan. If you want to let loose, dance and have a great dinner-- live band night at Hacienda Sisal at the Sands.

pjrose · Sep 1, 2010

Or both!

jschmidt · Sep 1, 2010

All the restaurant suggestions are good.

However, I think the most memorable would be Captains Cove, which is across the street from the Royal Mayan. Why do I think it would be the most memorable? Here's why. First go there about a half hour before sunset and ask to be seated next to the water. Second have a drink of your choice and watch the sunset over the lagoon – very memorable. Third, as it is turning dark, order dinner and enjoy it. While you are eating dinner, look into the water and you will see several crocodiles. Throw them a dinner roll or two. Forth, take some pictures. Fifth, go dancing at Poncho and Willies, which is part of Captains Cove. Sixth, you will remember this forever.

The other restaurants are nice and they have very good food, but they are just restaurants with very little to remember.

post-it · Sep 1, 2010

This is all sounds excellent!

We arrive before 4pm Sat, do you think we'll make it to the resort for happy hour? We'll be leaving our home about 4am West coast, so I have a feeling we'll be ready to eat and of course have a cocktail.

buceo · Sep 1, 2010

Sometimes upon arrival there is a booze-cart at the curb at the airport near where the vans load. Can't recall, seems I haven't seen it lately, but take a look, happy hour then at 4:02.

pjrose · Sep 2, 2010

You'll be at the resort by 5, 5:30 at the latest - definitely in time for Happy Hour.

I agree that Captain's Cove is a great choice. Food is good, and the atmosphere can't be beat. It's owned by and across the street from the Royals (walkable if you don't mind an uphill walk back to the resort). Pancho & Willie are (or were?) two of the crocodiles that swim outside the restaurant.

Now I'll change my earlier post to All Three!

BoaterMike · Sep 2, 2010

I'm on board with Captians Cove, too. They have some outstanding desserts, so leave room if you can. I appreciate the other suggestions, also as we will be considering a few other options this year also.

Mike

pjrose · Sep 2, 2010

Not for your special dinner, but I suggest leaving Monday evening open for the Mexican Night at the Royal Mayan. For around $25 per person you get a buffet, all the Margaritas or soft drinks you want, and a show with Mexican dancers doing traditional dances of the Aztecs, Mayans, cowboys, etc etc. It's in the Palapa restaurant in the center of the Royal Mayan; semi-outdoors surrounded by the pools. Get there early enough to get a table close to the stage - stop by the Palapa Sunday or early on Monday to ask what time the buffet starts, and get there about a half hour earlier.

You won't use cash at the Royals - everything goes on your key-card - but bring some cash to put in the dancers' tip jar.

Bucky · Sep 3, 2010

Take the shuttle to the Sands and walk about a block down and on the left side you will see La Destileria. Great restaurant with great food. Not overly expensive and nice ambience. We try to go at least a couple of times when we are in Cancun. Next trip 9/18.

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