Restaurants near El Rey Ruins

Taboo deserves more than 5 stars we had the most amazing time there!!! From the dj, waiters, manager, saxophonist and the violinist everyone made Taboo an unforgettable experience. If you are in Cancun this is a must try restaurant you won’t be disappointed!

Had dinner with my boyfriend for valentine and the place was amazing. We tried new york wagyu on hot stone, lobster tail, aussie steak, harry’s potatoes and lava cake for dessert. Everything was on point but i think beef dishes are the must try here. I also got a rose, cotton candy and box of chocolate from the restaurant as a valentine’s treat from the restaurant. Highly recommended!

I would’ve given it all 5 stars however, I was an attempted victim of being scammed (partially got scammed). Prior to my arrival, I paid for the Valentine’s Day “experience” which was equivalent to 200 USD and I was informed that I would be given a complimentary two bottles of champagne and this special “experience” with the table being decorated. I made a request for the them to leave a simple note that says happy Valentine’s Day which was not honored. I also observed them sprinkle a few rose petals on the table as we were walking to the table (which tells me it’s not much effort put into it). I was also only given one bottle of champagne and when I arrived, my table wasn’t even ready and we had stand by the bar near the lagoon briefly. SCAM WARNING…I advise everyone traveling here to please ensure you are being charged appropriately. One of the waiters attempted to charge me an additional 300+ dollars for my fiancée and I’s dinner and I caught him red handed and he made every excuse. I know these prices can be confusing however, go on google and look at the exchange rate for whatever currency you are familiar with. Outside of the cons, this restaurant is top tier. The food is incredible and so are the views and service. I DO NOT recommend the Valentine’s Day experience. Overall I give this place a 4/5. Could be a subjective opinion however, this WAS my experience. You all should try it yourselves and leave a review :).

I have traveled all over the world and this is by far one of the best meals I have ever had. The service was impeccable. I got up to use the restroom, which was more like a spa lounge, and my napkin was immediately refolded. Water was always topped off and the table was wiped down in between each course. At one point, we had four waiters at our table all taking care of things for just the two of us. Our main server Raul was very attentive and ensured we had everything we wanted for our meal, including making our Cesar salad table side. The steaks were served on sizzle plates which kept them nice and warm. All of the side portions were HUGE, recommend sharing anything you order. This place has all of the details down! It was my birthday and they surprised me with a lovely dessert and sparkler as well as a bay view table. There were several birthdays so the energy was very high and fun. The energy was phenomenal and the food quality was fantastic. They have a robust liquor menu. The ambiance was so pretty on the bay and with a jungle walkway feeling experience to get to the restaurant. The experience was like being in Vegas with a more US Ruth’s Chris price. We opted for an earlier dinner to enjoy the sunset but at 9:30 they really start to party and have different entertainment which we did not stay until.

SO. MUCH. FUN. The restaurant itself is absolutely gorgeous. The staff is so nice and attentive. The food was delicious. But the atmosphere is the best part. My only regret is that I haven’t gone there sooner, it is definitely a must do for all trips to Cancun from here on out.