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I'll be in Cancun the first week of December by myself and would like to know the best places and times of the day for a single person to dine out. I'd like to go to a few nice restaurants while I'm there but I don't want to be the only person at a table in a crowded, busy place, so I'd like to know what are the off times, what are good or welcoming places for single diners, etc. Any info you all have would be greatly appreciated!
Rhonda
Here are a few suggestions,,,
Cambalache has a new area of seating. It's a small little area outside the restaurant where the bar is. I think it would be perfect for single dining. I guess they added this because they were running out of room. Also the food is excellent. I would suggest the souffle potatoes and Arranchera beef. Sooo good. They also have a beautiful winelist.
Glazz has also opened up a great little "cafe" style place in La Isla Mall. They have their original restaurnat upstairs but now addedlike an express in the mall with chairs outside and a few inside. The food is similar to PF Changs and also has a sushi bar. I would suggest the Dragon roll. They have 3 different ones but the original Dragon does not have any raw stuff just cooked shrimp tempura and is sooo fabulous. I think it's enough for a meal! Greatdesserts too.
Chillies in La Isla has a bar area. Very good Boneless chicken wings, salads, fajhitas and more. American Mexican style.
Hanaichi if you like sushi., very fresh and I would never recommend anywhere else for sushi. You can eat at the sushi bar and they have fabulous rice (not raw) and great sashimi and rolls. Remember in Mexico they put creamcheese in them...gross? But be aware.
Tycoz for a quick and delicious sandwicxh. A few tables outside. In front of intercontenental Hotel and the owner is French and he makes one mean baguette!
The best time to eat in Cancun would be about 1:30 for lunch. Americans eat at around 12 or 1 p.m. and 6 p.m for dinner while Mexicans eat 2 or 3 p.m. lunch and 9 p.m. dinner
Lisa, thanks so much for the information, that was just what I needed. Cambalache is one of the places I really want to visit, having read so many good reviews of the place, so I'll definitely check that one out!
Rhonda
Hey Electric Honey, Love You Name! Lisa Hit it all on the Head. I visit Cancun alone and I have no problems eating out alone. I either sit up at The Bar (You get great Service at the Bar) bring My reading Material and enjoy Myself. I go early as to not run into a huge crowd. There is a Italian Restaurant in Kuklacan Mall (Cenncello's) and it's a great place to eat. The food is good, the Service is Excellent they make all the pasta right there, and they have a stone oven to make pizza's and fresh bread that I could eat and eat and eat.They have small tables along the Windows and it's freat for People watching. There is a Waitress there (very rare) and She waits on what seems to be all the American's, She speaks English very well, and She really makes you feel welcome. I go to Ruth Chris' and sit at the Bar and eat, Eddie is the Bartender, and You can't miss Him, He's short and Sweet and His Service is great. Though Ruth Chris' is very expensive, the Food is excellent, and they make a good Cappacino and I Love the Creme Brulee'. Go early and enjoy the Meal. There is a Taco Stand right in front of the Ritz and the Taco's are so Good, Made to order, You pay for them in the Store right there, and hand the Reciept to the cook and there are tables and chairs right there and You can enjoy Your taco's. There is a internet cafe ther too. I envy You, I wish I was going to Cancun alone.
