What to order at Taco y Tequila Grill & Bar

Must order
The pibil pastor taconazo or the enchiladas pastor, then pulpo espantado or camarones ich-aju to share.
Signature dishes
Charbroiled Pibil Pastor Taconazo, Pulpo Espantado, Camarones Ich-Aju, Enchiladas Pastor
The dish to know
Pibil pastor tacos, pulpo, camarones ich-aju
Editor tip
Open 11:00 to 22:00 daily. This is the Plaza La Isla room at km 12.5; the group's other branch is at the Party Center, km 9.5.
CuisineMexican
Price$$
NeighborhoodZona Hotelera
HoursDaily 11:00-22:00
The dishPibil pastor tacos, pulpo, camarones ich-aju
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Address: Boulevard Kukulcán km 12.5, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Quintana Roo

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