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#62 of 188 restaurants in Cancun
  • Cuisines: Seafood
  • Price range*: $15-$20
  • Address: Av. Kukulkan, Cancun, Mexico
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“Bucket O' Shrimp”
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4 of 5 stars
Life Aquatic 30 contributions
Los Angeles, California
Jan 4, 2009

First, most places in Cancun are tourist traps, this is no different. The difference is if you want something easy, good ceviche, good seafood at a reasonable price, this is a good place. Located in the hotel zone, nice walking distance to a quick bite. Shrimp ceviche was excellent, fresh shrimp, big chunks of advocado, and fresh ingredients overall. Better... more

“Gross! Don't eat here!!!”
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hangdog 46 contributions
Connecticut
Sep 11, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

El Shrimp Bucket looked fun from the outside but we should have known when we went at prime dinner hour and there were only 3 other tables. Our table was sticky, and the place just felt dirty. The food wasn't bad - not great either - but I couldn't get over how dirty the place was. Just imagining what the... more

“Super kid-friendly, great shrimps, great view!”
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X-B0 8 contributions
Washington, DC
Jun 2, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This place had a separate playground and play area with a babysitter to play with your kids and feed them too! My daughter loved the babysitter as she was very good with kids. The food was great, especially the beer battered shrimps & bacon shrimps! My wife doesn't like shrimps so she ordered their fish and loved it as well.... more

“Nothing spectacular...”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 12, 2008

Nothing spectacular, more of a tourist place. more

“muy buenoooo!!”
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Jan 5, 2008
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muy buenoooo!! more

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Av. Kukulkan, Cancun, Mexico
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