What to order at Porfirio's

Must order
Aguachile de New York flamed with mezcal, then blue-corn gorditas with crisp pork belly.
Signature dishes
Aguachile de New York, Torre de salmón y atún, Chalupas poblanas, Gorditas de maíz azul, Totoaba al carbón
Editor tip
Mariachis play live at dinner; book ahead for weekends, when the terrace over the lagoon fills first.
CuisineMexican modern
Price$$$
NeighborhoodZona Hotelera
HoursDaily 13:00-01:00
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Location

Address: Boulevard Kukulcán km 14.2, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Quintana Roo

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Nicoletta ★ 4.2

$$$ ItalianZona Hotelera

Grupo Anderson's Nicoletta, at Boulevard Kukulcán km 13.5 in Cancún, is an Italian kitchen with handcrafted pasta, stone-oven pizza and a tableside Alfredo.

OrderFettuccine Alfredo prepared tableside in a Grana Padano wheel, or the lobster and shrimp ravioli.

TipOpen 13:00 to 01:00 daily, so a late pasta dinner works; chef Tomás Kalika helped rework the menu.

Gustino Italian Grill ★ 4.1

$$$ ItalianZona Hotelera

Gustino Italian Grill, inside the JW Marriott at Boulevard Kukulcán km 14.5 in Cancún, serves handmade pasta in a candlelit room with windows onto water.

OrderBavette ai frutti di mare with mussels, clams, shrimp and lobster, and a cannoli to finish.

TipDinner only, 17:30 to 23:00, smart casual; you walk in through the JW Marriott lobby.

Harry's ★ 4.5

$$$$ SteakhouseZona Hotelera

Harry's Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar on Boulevard Kukulcán km 14.2 in Cancún serves USDA Prime, Black Onyx and Kobe cuts beside Nichupté Lagoon.

OrderA Prime steak from the tableside cart, then the Ocean Platter of oysters, shrimp, sashimi and hamachi ceviche.

TipLive piano plays in the bar from 21:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, and valet parking is on site.

Lorenzillo's ★ 4.1

$$$ SeafoodZona Hotelera

Lorenzillo's on Boulevard Kukulcán km 10.5 in Cancún is a palapa over Nichupté Lagoon whose menu centres on lobster from the group's own farm.

OrderLobster: the three carabelas plate has poblano, ajillo and chipotle seasonings, or try the Mayan-style one.

TipReserve through the website's table finder or call +52 998 883 1254; the menu also lists fish, pasta, salads and meat for anyone off lobster.

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Nicoletta ★ 4.2

$$$ ItalianZona Hotelera

Grupo Anderson's Nicoletta, at Boulevard Kukulcán km 13.5 in Cancún, is an Italian kitchen with handcrafted pasta, stone-oven pizza and a tableside Alfredo.

OrderFettuccine Alfredo prepared tableside in a Grana Padano wheel, or the lobster and shrimp ravioli.

TipOpen 13:00 to 01:00 daily, so a late pasta dinner works; chef Tomás Kalika helped rework the menu.

Gustino Italian Grill ★ 4.1

$$$ ItalianZona Hotelera

Gustino Italian Grill, inside the JW Marriott at Boulevard Kukulcán km 14.5 in Cancún, serves handmade pasta in a candlelit room with windows onto water.

OrderBavette ai frutti di mare with mussels, clams, shrimp and lobster, and a cannoli to finish.

TipDinner only, 17:30 to 23:00, smart casual; you walk in through the JW Marriott lobby.

Peter's Restaurante ★ 4.2

$$$ InternationalCentro

Peter's Restaurante is a small chef-run dinner room on Avenida Bonampak in downtown Cancún, with dishes from bouillabaisse to tamarind pork ribs.

OrderThe bouillabaisse, then pork ribs in tamarind sauce.

TipDinner only, Tuesday to Saturday from 18:00; the room is small, so book through the contact details on its website.

María Dolores ★ 4.6

$$$$ Mexican modernCosta MujeresChef Edgar Núñez

María Dolores serves chef Edgar Núñez's contemporary Mexican tasting menu in ATELIER Playa Mujeres, beyond Cancún's Hotel Zone, and is in the MICHELIN Guide.

OrderThe seasonal tasting menu, which has included a beetroot course and a buñuelo topped with caviar.

TipGuests must be 16 or older and dress resort elegant; the gated Atelier entrance adds a security check, so allow extra time.

Harry's ★ 4.5

$$$$ SteakhouseZona Hotelera

Harry's Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar on Boulevard Kukulcán km 14.2 in Cancún serves USDA Prime, Black Onyx and Kobe cuts beside Nichupté Lagoon.

OrderA Prime steak from the tableside cart, then the Ocean Platter of oysters, shrimp, sashimi and hamachi ceviche.

TipLive piano plays in the bar from 21:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, and valet parking is on site.

Lorenzillo's ★ 4.1

$$$ SeafoodZona Hotelera

Lorenzillo's on Boulevard Kukulcán km 10.5 in Cancún is a palapa over Nichupté Lagoon whose menu centres on lobster from the group's own farm.

OrderLobster: the three carabelas plate has poblano, ajillo and chipotle seasonings, or try the Mayan-style one.

TipReserve through the website's table finder or call +52 998 883 1254; the menu also lists fish, pasta, salads and meat for anyone off lobster.

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