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La Parrilla

Av. Yaxchilan 51, Cancun, Mexico
(998) 884-5398
Ranked #73 of 350 restaurants in Cancun
4.0 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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san diego
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

The food is always excellent. However, the right time to go is ont he weekends after 1200 pm. The buffet is fantastic. Great salads, soups, typical Yucatan cuisine, Mexican cuisine and even burgers and hot dogs for the not-so-adventurous. The beer is ice cold, the torillas are hand made on the spot. I recommend the "sopes" made on the spot... More

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Isla Mujeres
Top Contributor
53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

We have been eating at La Parrilla for years & it is always consistently great. This past visit we went with our kids & our friends who live in Cancun. We ordered guacamole, super nachos with chicken, chicken fajitas & chicken burritos. Everything was delicious, we even had leftovers that we took home & enjoyed for dinner. I am often... More

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near Portland, Oregon
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

Three friends and I stopped by for a chips, salsa, and beer one afternoon after shopping at Market 28. We all had coconut ice cream that was delicious!

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Brooklyn, New York
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

This is the quintessential tourist trap. Expensive, average food. Mariachi band and waiters who balance drinks on their heads. Need I say more.

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Plymouth, MI
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

This downtown restaurant is what we Americans expected of a Mexican restaurant with Mariachi music Good, but not gourmet food at prices lower than in the hotel zone. Nice Mexican decor. Eager, friendly service.

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PA
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012
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We traveled a bit of a distance from our hotel on the other side of town since this was a recommendation by the hotel concierge. It didn't disappoint. Everyone was very friendly and the service was excellent with very good food. Everyone at our table enjoyed their nice sized entrees as well as the fairly strong margarita's. The atmosphere is... More

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New Jersey
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124 reviews 124 reviews
Reviews in 55 cities Reviews in 55 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

Went on a Sunday when most of the other restaurants are closed. Mostly local crowd, which reassured me that it was the real deal. What looked like a corny, stereotypical Mexican joint from the outside turned out to be a very pleasant surprise. We had the buffet. The menudo - tripe, was cooked with knuckles! Wow, it was great. There... More

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ronster737
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

Always do a night here, even from an all-inclusive.

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Kansas City, Missouri
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

We ended up at La Parrilla by accident when our cab driver dropped us off in the wrong shopping area. It is a bit out of the main tourist area but worth the trip. The margaritas are delicious and strong. I ordered the chicken enchiladas with green sauce and they were the best I ever tasted. My companion ordered shrimp... More

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Cancun
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

Really liked this place.....off the beaten path, but not too far from Hotel Zone busses. Very friendly service staff, varied menu, reasonable prices, and occasionally a Mexican 8-piece band comes strolling thru the restaurant and plays for everyone's enjoyment.

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