Cancun

Argentinean cuisine takes center stage at this restaurant, though Mexican specialties are prepared with equal care. — Travel + Leisure

Diners can choose to eat in elevated huts, where they sit maharajah-style on silk pillows (careful climbing those stairs), or candlelit over-water bungalows, perfect for romantic tête-à-têtes. — Concierge

In what looks like a Mexican hacienda, complete with an alambique (tequila distillery), you can sample from a list of 100 varieties. — Fodor's

It excels at employing local seasonal ingredients in such dishes as jumbo shrimp baked in banana leaves with a Maya-style achiote sauce. — Frommer's

Indulge in Cancun’s best steaks and wines at this luxurious restaurant and raw bar, featuring elegant contemporary design, excellent seafood, and an impressive variety of drinks and cocktails. — Travel + Leisure

While this tiny outdoor spot gained its fame from its large, overstuffed California-style burritos, the tacos are always a smart choice, too. — Travel + Leisure

You'll be surrounded by plants and modern Mayan sculptures when you eat at this open-air restaurant. — Fodor's

This dramatic-looking, three-story restaurant is a great place to enjoy a selection of 180 martinis, as well as Italian food with a "creative Swiss twist. — Fodor's

Best known for its wood-fired pizzas, this patio restaurant-bar and pizzeria is a locals’ as well as tourists’ favorite that has been turning out consistently good Italian food downtown since 1979. — Frommer's

First, it serves the most authentic Mexican seafood that I’ve ever found in Cancun. Second, the location: the main part of the restaurant is on a small beach hidden away from Kukulcan Boulevard. — Travel + Leisure

The fish and seafood are pretty good here but the real draw is the festive atmosphere, plus you get to enjoy a meal in a working-class neighborhood far removed from the tourist center. — Lonely Planet

It’s a memorable meal from the basket with a mix of fresh Italian bread and focaccia to the appetizers and antipasti...to the entrees. — Frommer's

To start, try ordering the Sasi Sampler, which comes with a selection of shrimp, pork, beef, and chicken dumplings presented in a domburi basket. — Frommer's

This kitschy cantina, marked by a string of Christmas lights dangling over the patio, is a tribute to masked wrestling champion El Santo. — Fodor's