Cocktail bars, wine bars, dive bars and gastropubs: drinking in Cancún for grown-ups.

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Aristeo Cantina Moderna ★ 4.1

$$ MexicanModern cantinaSur

Aristeo Cantina Moderna on Avenida Huayacán in Cancún pairs chamorro tacos and cochinita baos with Mexican wine, cantina drinks and a terrace.

OrderChamorro tacos and cochinita baos, then the house cocktail called Frida.

DrinkThe Frida house cocktail

FoodChamorro tacos, cochinita baos and mole

TipFriday and Saturday it stays open to 02:00, but Monday, Tuesday and Sunday it closes at 20:00, so save the cantina drinks for the weekend.

Route 666 Bikers Bar ★ 4.2

$$ Cocktail barRock barCentro

Route 666 Bikers Bar on Avenida Yaxchilán in Cancún is a biker-themed rock bar with live bands on its stage, draught beer and a menu of snacks.

OrderA cold draught beer and a plate of snacks from the menu while the band plays.

DrinkCold draught beer

FoodSnacks and classic plates

TipTribute nights in April and May 2026 had no cover, and Quintana Roo Hoy advised booking by WhatsApp on 998 399 5588.

TUCH Cantina Yucateca Huayacán ★ 4.2

$$ YucatecanYucatecan cantinaSur

TUCH Cantina Yucateca on Avenida Huayacán in Cancún serves Yucatecan plates and drinks, with live music Wednesday to Sunday and botana free with each drink.

OrderA cantarito de tequila with the free botana, then cochinita pibil or panuchos from the menu.

DrinkCantarito de tequila

FoodFree botana with every drink

TipThe botana arrives free with your drinks, so order drinks first; the cantina opens at 13:00 every day and runs to 02:00.

MUMMA Rooftop Bar ★ 3.9

$$ Cocktail barRooftop pool barCentro

MUMMA Rooftop Bar tops the Nomads hostel on Avenida Carlos Nader in Cancún, with a rooftop pool, cocktails, music and parties above the downtown streets.

OrderA margarita or mojito by the pool, with tacos al pastor or a burger from the bar menu.

DrinkMargaritas and mojitos

FoodTacos, burgers and bar bites

TipPool access is included for hostel guests, and the rooftop turns to cocktails, music and parties as evening falls.

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