What to order at La Fonda del Zancudo

Must order
House empanadas and tuna cooked al punto, then the chocolate cream.
Signature dishes
Empanadas caseras, Atún al punto, Crema de chocolate
Editor tip
Dinner only, Monday to Saturday from 17:00, and closed Sunday; the daily specials are posted on its Instagram account.
CuisineInternational
Price$$
NeighborhoodCentro
HoursMon-Sat 17:00-23:30. Closed Sun.
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Address: Avenida Uxmal, Supermanzana 3, 77500 Cancún, Quintana Roo

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Flor de Lis on Avenida Tulum in Cancún cooks Mexican and Yucatecan antojitos from 07:00, from cochinita pibil empanadas to rajas tacos and green chilaquiles.

OrderThe cochinita pibil empanadas, then rajas poblanas tacos or green chilaquiles with a glass of horchata.

TipOpen 07:00 to 23:00 daily, so it covers breakfast to late dinner; the Avenida Tulum room is one of two branches, the other at Cumbres.

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OrderThe pibil pastor taconazo or the enchiladas pastor, then pulpo espantado or camarones ich-aju to share.

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OrderPulpo zarandeado and the lobster empanadas, then the Cozumel-style conch ceviche.

TipClosed on Tuesdays; the blackboard specials follow the market catch, so ask what came in that day.

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OrderThe cochinita pibil empanadas, then rajas poblanas tacos or green chilaquiles with a glass of horchata.

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OrderA mariscada for two or breaded shrimp by the kilo; the taquería window serves tacos from 07:00 to 13:00.

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