Porfirio's Cancún | Restaurante de comida mexicana

My very first seafood restaurant in Cancun on my first day, and wow I absolutely loved it🇲🇽🌴🌊 The waitstaff and waiters were amazing, so friendly and helpful, explaining every dish to me with a smile. I had such a great time savoring each dish, from the shrimp and bone marrow dish to the mango tangerine salad. Everything was just perfect🍤🌮🥭🥙🍹💛 And let’s not forget the cocktail, it was so refreshing🍸The ambiance was incredible too, really setting the perfect mood for a memorable meal. Can’t wait to visit again one day🇲🇽❣️✨

Ventura and Valeria service and attention to detail were superior. They cared for our party as we celebrated with our big group of 8. They kindly checked in frequently and responded quickly. The chicken enchiladas were a great flavor. Creamy but not spicy at all. Would highly recommend this when you’re in town.

Excellent food and fun vibe restaurant. When we went it was extremely busy and somehow our reservation our hotel made got lost...took over 1.5 hours before we could get a spot at the bar. Make sure you make a reservation. Food was excellent and the service was very good and attentive. Drinks were also nice. Redtaurant is open air on the water and was cool vibe...also had some entertainment when mariachis showed up. Minus the long wait, was a great experience. Would go back again!

**Review:** Our dining experience at this restaurant in Mexico was nothing short of exceptional, thanks in large part to our waiter, Ricardo, who provided excellent service throughout our meal. His attentiveness and friendly demeanor truly enhanced our evening. The restaurant itself boasts a stunning view overlooking the water, creating a serene and picturesque backdrop that made the meal even more enjoyable. The ambiance is modern and updated, offering a perfect blend of comfort and sophistication. As for the food, it was absolutely outstanding. I ordered the enchilada con pollo, which was incredibly authentic and bursting with flavor. Every bite was a delight, and it was clear that the dishes were prepared with care and high-quality ingredients. Overall, this restaurant exceeded our expectations in every way—service, atmosphere, and cuisine. We will definitely be returning on our next visit to Mexico. Highly recommend!

Jerry and Rodolf took amazing care of us. Suggested an amazing drink with mango and a liqueur. The food was delicious, staff were courteous, beautiful location and beautifully kept place! Nothing less than great reviews. We visited to celebrate our wedding anniversary and they surprised us with sparkles and candy (made of honey) and champagne. Best doing experience!

Staff are very well trained, professional and very courteous. They operate as a well oiled Machine. Manager checked to make sure we are happy with the food. Drinks are very good. Food is great in general. Churros are a must. Very good atmosphere with an amazing DJ/VJ.

Such an amazing experience. The food was amazing, drinks on point and the music OMG. Totally recommend it, will come back soon Props to Ventura and Valeria for taking care of us during this evening

Jael and Abdon were our servers and they did an amazing job taking care of us. We came here for my wife’s bdays with her grandparents and they made us feel at home. The inside is beautiful, and the views are breathtaking. The food was great too, especially the appetizers like calamari and steak with fried onions. My entree was solid (marrow chalupa).

My wife, son, and I had a great experience eating here for the first time on our recent trip. From the moment we walked in the we were taken care of and the service was top notch. We sat outside near the water during sunset and the views were amazing. They have high chairs and a kid's menu for anyone with young kids. As an appetizer I ordered the cream corn soup after seeing some reviews about it. It was really good. The flavors were really unique and each bite had something different. Definitely recommend giving this a try. For my meal I went with the sea bass. It was cooked perfectly, with crisp and flavorful skin. The fish itself was so tender and delicious I was disappointed when I got to the end. One of the best dishes I've had in Cancun. We rarely get desert, but they serve their ice cream and churro deserts on mini food carts, which my son loved. We got the churros and loved them! Really cool desert ideas, especially for kids.

Food How refreshing it was to be able to eat off property of the an all-inclusive resort which typically consists of bland, unseasoned food. We were not disappointed with anything that we ordered and in our time in Cancún, we can back twice. Carrot tinga tostada Charbroiled cauliflower with green mole sauce Sizzling jumbo shrimp Mexican rice Churros Shrimp tacos All of this food listed above was delicious, fresh, and came in great quantities that my husband and I could share. Service Great service! Everyone was friendly, helpful and knew the menu. Ambiance Upscale without being pretentious. Welcoming vibe. Reminded me of being in paradise. The view of the water was beautiful to look at both day and night. We also got to experience some guys dressed up at luchadores who came out to music and passed our sparklers and danced with the guests- how fun and unexpected.

Really pretty spot to grab dinner with a group in Cancun. The architect and interior designer did a great job. Service was solid, and the food was good. I got bone marrow chalupas and it was solid, expected more bone marrow. My wife's pork belly torta was cooked well but needed a side sauce to be more flavorful. The calamari appetizer was my favorite. The steak appetizer had this sauce which tasted like soy sauce that I didn't enjoy. For drinks, I got the maracuya mango and it was fine. Dessert with the churros was awesome, perfectly crunchy and great to share. Service was on point. Honestly, the vibes and views were amazing, and food was solid. My only gripe is the cancellation fee for reservations. I think $50+ dollars pp for cancellation is ridiculous, especially if it wasn't a packed house. Glad we still went but felt that was too much.

Got treated to go here by the resort we were staying at for dinner and the both the food and service was phenomenal! We ordered a guacamole bar with crispy pork cracklings, spicy shrimp ceviche, ribeye with marrow, picanha steak, spicy shrimps and churros! The ceviche was very good! The spicy shrimps was definitely a show but also tasted amazing. To top it off, the view was right over a beachfront. And it was the first time my wife and I tried grasshoppers! FOOD: 8.5/10 SERVICE: 9.5/10 Recommendation: get the spicy shrimp and make sure your eyebrows don't get burned off!

The staff is friendly and attentive. The restaurant and the view from the restaurant of the water is gorgeous. Our Mescalita's were good. The salsa put on the table of being in the meal really weren't very good. I asked for a spicy salsa that they brought to the table. That was a bit better. I really enjoyed the food for the main part of the meal, though. We got the mango salmon ceviche as an appetizer, and I got the surf and turf. The shrimp and the surf and turf were perfectly tender, and had the right amount of garlic sauce. As someone who would typically go for the steak before the seafood almost every time, I did the reverse. We will definitely be going back there during our next visit to Cancun!

The food and drinks were yummy. The service was great. Loved the Mariachi band and sparklers. Fun atmosphere for dinner!

WOW.WOW.WOW. This place is the BEST place I have EVER eaten, and I have have been to some pretty amazing places. The vibe, the service, the food, all 10/10. They really go out of their way to ensure you have an amazing expereince. It just so happened to be my birthday and boy did they pour on the love. The manager even came over and brought shots of their best tequilla and took a shot with us for my birthday. First - Walking in, the door, the lights, the plants just made you feel like a superstar, and very VIP. Everyone including the staff dressed well and you just feel sexy walking in. We did have reservations, so we were sat right away. From the drinks to the appetizer, to the main dish to the dessert, everything was amazing and seasoned very well. They even cooked the steak right in front of you for added excitement and adding to the presentation. Finally the music, my goodness. It was fantastic. They also had a big screen showing videos as the DJ was spinning. I just can't say enough about this place, I love Cancun, but love this place even more and can't wait to go back!

Food was delicious we had large group it took long as expected but everything was great. Large portions good prices.

Outstanding food, ambience & service. Location is perfect for beautiful sunsets. Book a table on the patio and watch the sun set. The wait staff is beyond courteous and very attentive. Lots of vegetarian items on the menu. The complimentary dips and chips is a huge portion. We weren't aware of this and ended up ordering too many appetizers. The whole roasted cauliflower was perfectly done! This was our last dinner before heading back home and we wanted to take a break from alcohol. So skipped the drinks entirely. They do have interesting cocktails on the menu. Can get a little chilly /windy by the water. A light jacket might help. With that said, I suggest dressing up!

Came here for Christmas dinner with family and had a terrible experience. Food was just ok and service was terrible. Very slow and inattentive and didn't get better even after a manager asked us how things were and we told him the service wasn't great. It's an expensive place so I would expect more. Also, beware it's very loud.

Amazing food, great craft cocktails, and the views are amazing! I also need to point out that the staff is the most attentive I have experienced in all my travels (globally). Highly recommend!

EXCELLENTE‼ I enjoyed every moment of my time here at Porfirio's Cancun. Enjoyed a beautiful sunset dinner with the best most attentive service right overlooking the water. There was live music entertainment on each screen so there was no live band but live music was being broadcast on the large screen in the restaurant so it felt like you were at a dinner and live show. The food was divine. I got the surf and turf for my special birthday, and it was cooked to perfection. The wine selection is vast and detailed. The waiter was knowledgeable and helped us pick a few glasses that worked for us. The ambience is fun and upbeat a little dark and moody, but quite welcoming. Perfect for photos and very Instagramable! Not quite as raucus as Rosa Negra but was recommended as the most authentic Mexican food by the staff on the resort so we chose Porfirio as our top choice-- and they did not disappoint. I was very pleased with my birthday dinner here.

Absolutely loved this place, the atmosphere, the 80s and 90s music videos playing while we ate ..a whole restaurant signing sweet Caroline mid dinner ..now that's unique ( at least outside of Boston :-) ). And of course the awesome food! We got a phenomenal Ceviche appetizer , the corn chip was perfectly charred and paired amazingly with four Sauces/salsas , the Chile Relleno and the kids Pasta were also delicious. The cocktails were awesome and served in very artistic glasses. This place has something to delight every sense. Highly recommend

Great food, great service. Lalo was excellent and the views were amazing! Will definitely return next time we are in Cancun!

The food was outstanding. The views were gorgeous - we had a table outside on the lagoon - and the service was exceptional. The cocktails were unique, and the food was upscale authentic Mexican. We loved the music & the vibe, and the staff looked like they were having a blast.

All around an A+. Food was amazing. Service is second to none. The build out and design of the restaurant are super cool.

Honeymooning and stopped in for a quick bite for lunch. Food was amazing and service very attentive. We were encouraged to return for dinner, so we did a few days later but with a completely different experience. Food was still strong, especially the 4 hour cooked short ribs and grilled octopus. But service was 100% absent. We went without water and drinks for most of the night. Where we had previously been served our shared dishes, they were just placed on the table without utensils to serve ourselves. Honestly feels like a mistake going back since we left on a high note on our first visit. We were offered complimentary cocktails on the way out since we shared our experience but we had already been waiting for 30 minutes with empty glasses, so declined.

Food is great. Service is great. Ambiance is great. Set along the seaside, this place is a must. Ordered an appetizer, soup, and main course -- everything was flavorful and carefully crafted. The complimentary corn tostada w/ dip & sauces alone are worth going for. Definitely check this place out if you're in town!

Excellent food and a great time. Al pastor served table-side on a miniature spit. Was tender beyond belief. Other table-side presentation was ribeye aguachile, described as the dish that set them apart. Also very delicious. At 9 pm it turned into a party that commenced with words on their tv screens: "In Mexico, every meal is a celebration." Words to live by. After the "party" wrapped up, finished with churros served in a miniature street vendor cart. Not just a cute idea, also very well executed with a variety of dipping sauces. Will definitely go back next time we're in Cancun.

The staff was outstanding, the Manager was SO NICE. They all went above and beyond, I truly think this was my best meal while in Cancun, and it was most definitely the best dessert. I had the cornbread. It's life changing, I will be thinking about this cake for years to come. This is a cake I will crave when out drinking for years. I can not stress this enough if you were on the fence just go, you'll enjoy it all! Ps I got it to go and while I pack to go home this is still good even cold.

Food 5/5 From chips to octopus to steak to dessert, I had great experience with Porfirio's. Everything was carefully and beautifully prepared. Very savory and there is always something to add to the taste of your prefer more spices. All the recommendations on cocktail and wine were perfect Service & atmosphere 5/5 Different servers come to check on us with smiles and recommendations. At nighttime, there seems to be several mariachi rounds which boosted the vibe and some great rounds of music. They never try to oversell. They try to balance out recommendations with our picks and we had great selection of dinner and dessert. Loved the outdoor/patio setting. Lights, music, and the view of night water were perfect combinations! I had a great anniversary night with my husband! Come back is a must.

The service was hands down the absolute best! Octavio was our server. He made sure we were taken care of. Very attentive and had great suggestions from both the drink and food menus. Octavio was very personable and made us feel so welcome! The manager, Elliot, came by to ensure we were enjoying our evening and brought complimentary sweet wafer snack for after dinner. The atmosphere was top notch h. A swanky posh vibe that played the best music. During our meal, there were a few songs that got people up dancing. The other dining guests were fun and lively! The lights would dim and everyone clapped along to the music. Super fun yet elegant and refined. The food was also good. We tried the guacamole with grasshoppers, fundido with steak, enchiladas verde, surf and turf, and chili relleno. You can judge a Mexican restaurant by their rice and beans and this place did not disappoint. The surf and turf was so good. A beautiful steak filet sat atop grilled potato's and onions. Paired with perfectly seasoned shrimp. The chili relleno was exceptional. Breaded pepper stuffed with cheese is very hard to mess up. The enchiladas were the least of our favorites. I had high hopes for the enchiladas, but was not particularly impressed. Overall, great tourist spot for local cuisine.

3 stars for food but 4/5 stars for the party! I planned my best friend's bachelorette party in Cancun of almost 20 girls and they were able to deliver a fun first night (that we may barely remember haha) We had 9pm reservations on a Thursday night. The whole party ordered various items but my friend and I decided on a medium rare Ribeye steak with bone marrow. I didn't like it... it wasn't memorable but okay enough for us to almost finish. Texture was not the best and flavors were not there. For the price, it should be really good. Although food felt short for me, after rounds of tequila, the restaurant became like a club! Started with sparklers, mariachis, servers dressed in costumes, music, and a ton of dancing! Great place for a birthday and bachelorette party. Nice photo ops too, including a swing on the dock! I suggest eating outside and getting reservations around sunset

This is a perfect place for a date night in Cancun. This restaurant is located in the hotel zone and they have tables by the water. Perfect ambiance with live music and best hospitality I ever received. Outstanding food and the service, we ordered couple of appetizers, main and a desserts. The complimentary chips and salsa is very authentic, I never had baked nacho chips, I asked for few togo and the waitress is very generous and they packed a lot. Octopus appetizer is perfectly cooked, it is very fresh, crunchy and went well with the avocado dip. salmon ceviche is out of bounds, I never had this creamy, crunchy and fresh salmon. Corn soup is unique too, it is very creamy and rich. We ordered a tres leches cake, there is not much milk around but the cake is wet and the white chocolate layer on top is a bonus. The waitress mentioned there is a special chocolate dessert and we ordered it and to our surprise it had rum inside and we thoroughly enjoyed it.

Disappointed... I had high hopes for this place from the reviews but the food was a miss for us. I give 2 stars because the service was great and the wait staff works hard. If you leave a comment on OpenTable that it's someone's birthday, they bring out a dessert with sparklers which is a nice gesture. We drank still water and they came out with the Fiji bottled water for $140 each bottle. If they gave a filtered tap option, I would chose that. The gordita was not what I was expecting. It was 4 little balls with shredded pork belly. I think that was the best thing from the dishes I ordered. $180 Bone marrow was ok. It came with corn tortillas, it wasn't enough marrow to fill the tacos. $480 Calamari was ok too, small portions and some pieces were soggy. $280 I was excited for the Picanha steak but it was so fatty, I had to spit a lot of the pieces out. $550 Penne Poblano Pasta was my least favorite. We took a couple bites then left it. It was bland but the cheese sauce had a weird flavor to it. It was partly my fault for not speaking up because the manager did come over and ask if everything was ok but I'm not the type to send food back or complain. The food is pricey so I'm disappointed that the food wasn't good but the ambience and staff were nice.

I had the chile relleno it was delicious. My friends tried the enchiladas they were also very good. Great service from all the staff. Beautiful restaurant with a view. The desserts were only ok in our opinion that's why I didn't give it 5 stars.

I've been to many Porfirio's and disappointed with this visit. Every time I visit Cancun and Playa Carmen I come here or Harry's and this time was a huge disappointment. My lettuce was old and brown, I sent it back and the food was not the same. The restaurant also wasn't unkept and looked very worn. I won't return. The service was also basic.

Beautiful restaurant with a lagoon view. You're able to see an amazing sunset in the evening outdoors. Service was great and food portion and quality did not disappoint. I would recommend coming, but share plates. The portions are big! The drinks are much better quality here than some of the surrounding restaurants.

Excellent ambiance, food and service. I ordered the braised short ribs and my husband ordered the ribeye with marrow. I ordered a side of mashed potatoes and he had baked potato. We sat on the covered porch. The only negative was outside of the restaurants control -- flying bugs came out after the rain. Otherwise it was an excellent experience.

5 Star!!!! I never give a rating this high, but Porfirio's blew me away. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with gorgeous views on the water. We sat outdoors. The ambiance was upbeat with lively music. Being from NY I'm not easily impressed with this service, this place every worker went above and beyond. Most importantly the food was delicious! Traditional Mexican foods with a contemporary flare. The mole sauce was rich and dark different from anything I've had before. My son had the meatballs, an unexpected dish delicious. The tuna appetizer was so fresh! I can not say enough about this place it is a must! I would definitely go again!!

Do not go here! Ever! First, the food was good. Now, let me tell you about the worst experience ever. I had reservations for 8 pm. We arrived at 7:45 and were seated at the bar because we were early (perfect!). At 8:20, after no one checked in on us, we went up to the host and reminded her that we were waiting. She asked us to wait two more minutes until they seated us. We ordered another round of drinks, no problem. At 8:35, after no staff checked in with us, we alerted the host and a waiter supervisor that we still had not been seated. They told us they needed 5 more minutes to seat us. We said no problem, and asked to order appetizers. At 8:50, after no appetizers showed up and no staff checked in on us, I stopped the hostess while she was seating another party to remind her again that we hadn't been seated. She asked for 5 minutes to seat us. A few minutes later they finally seated us. After being seated, now 55 minutes after our reservation time, we ordered a round of drinks and appetizers. 10 minutes later one of our two appetizers arrived. Then, we ordered. We were a party of 7. About 20 minutes later our food arrived for everyone except one guest. After the food arrived for everyone but one guest, our second appetizer (queso fundido) arrived. After we had our food for 10 minutes and the last person's food never arrived, I asked the manager to speak in private. He apologized profusely and 5 minutes later the last guest's food arrived (over 15 minutes after the rest of the group's food arrived). A few minutes later, the manager brought us a "free sparkling wine" to apologize. After I asked for the check, he brought us a free "rice crisp Mexican cookie." At no point did the staff ever check in with us while we repeatedly had to ask about our table. And at no point time did the staff ever provide us with a status on the missing main dish/dinner for one of our guests. We had to ask many, many, multiple times. Again, the food was good, but the service management was terrible and I would NEVER go back again. Do not go here, I am sorry.

Ambiance is great, came late at night, low lighting with upbeat music of all kinds. Good music. Amazing service, waiters were super attentive and professional. All our order details were to the T. Also, drinks and orders were brought in a timely matter. Food 5/5. I got the spinach and goat cheese salad with some changes & added meat. It was perfect. Dessert was also great, my favorite was the plantain, and the chocolate cake was very moist and soft. Will be back if any time back in the area. Mojito, and shots hit & tasted amazing. Also Oaxaca mixed drink was very tasty & served with crickets.

Came to Cancun for my girlfriend's birthday and was unsure where to go so we decided to come here. The food was amazing, customer service was on point, and the atmosphere just added the cherry on top. Highly recommend. They even have mariachi and small live performances. Thank you Porfirio's for making her day a little more special.

Everything from the service to the food was amazing. The bartender is incredibly knowledgeable about tequila and clearly loves his job. We tried 2 different tequilas and they were perfect for sipping. Everything on the menu is shareable and makes it easy to try a variety of stuff. The fondue is cheesy and very filling. The mango salad has a great blend of nuts, fruit and lettuce with a slightly spicy dressing. Definitely recommend sitting out on the terrace where you have a great view of the lagoon. All of the staff was friendly and super helpful.

Everything in this restaurant is amazing! From the welcoming staff to the taste of the food, the drinks, everything tasted so fresh. The attention from the managers is amazing, they come to your table and ask you if everything is okay in a genuine way. You can tell they love making great food here and enjoy everything from sitting you at the table, making your food and serving you. Prob in my top list of restaurants ive been (and ive been to many, also michelin stars). LOVED the experience, open one in Houston!

Opted for the most expensive steak which turned out to be very low quality and extremely fatty. Main waiter was interested mostly in $$$ spent opposed to providing a good experience. Very disappointed with the whole experience except for the Manager in charge. I would not recommend as in over 25 meals out in Cancun this was the worst.

Presentation was spectacular Food was outstanding Service was impeccable Everything was cooked to perfection

While the food was decent, the overall experience was ruined by two inconsiderate individuals who deliberately smoked CHEAP hookah near my 7-month-old baby (like seriously what type of sickening parenting they had, simply low class) It was incredibly upsetting and disrespectful. What made it worse was that, instead of addressing the issue, our waiter only offered to move our table--an unreasonable solution considering we were a group of six. The food simply couldn't compensate for the unpleasant situation we were forced to endure. We believe karma catches up with that sick couple soon (and it did! They both got soaking wet from the rain. Lmao )

When I think of never-skip restaurants, Porfirio's is at the top of the list. The place wasn't crowded by any means when we got there, but I would still get a reservation just in case. This is where you go for upscale Mexican dining. I do recommended getting here later though, as they do dim the lights, which overall adds to the experience. We ordered and the main courses came right before the appetizer, talk about speed! I got the moleadas, which is basically enchiladas de mole

Food was absolutely amazing. Highly recommend Porfirio's when you are in Cancun. Our servers Pedro and Elizabeth were great! They guide is through the menu and had some good recommendations. The place its absolutely amazing, must visit. .

Amazing experience! I stayed at the lovely Le Blanc all inclusive for five nights and was getting a little stir crazy and wanted to get out into the city for good Mexican food with a fun vibe. At the suggestion of Le Blanc PR Director, Raphael, I decided on Porfirio's and my expectations were totally surpassed. Porfirio's was so much fun and would be appealing for any type of group. As a 30 something female traveling solo, I felt extremely welcome and got the royal treatment from everyone from the hostesses to the servers to the managers. They really make all diners feel like a VIP. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced. They bring out a sampler of 3 salsas and 2 dips with rustic corn chips to start. I opted for wine and will say the the pour size is ridiculously small (125g or about 4oz), especially considering the massive wine glasses at the table. I opted for a bottle, but was pretty underwhelmed with the options and pricing, but that didn't detract from the otherwise amazing experience. I ordered the fondue with rib eye that came with the cutest mini homemade flour tortillas as an appetizer. It was amazing, but smaller than most that you might order in the restaurant, but I actually preferred this as it was just me and I wanted to try other things on the menu. For an entree, I ordered the beef stew tacos at the suggestion of my server and substituted flour for corn tortillas. It was perfectly cooked and seasoned and came with a creamy spicy avocado sauce for dipping. I ate everything and left full but not uncomfortable, and I would highly recommend both. It was a really amazing experience; I will definitely be back next time I'm in Cancun.

Excelente comida el ambiente espectacular y la atención super recomendable por ciento

Magnífico servicio, todo el personal muy atento y servicial. Pedimos mesa en la terraza y nos dieron una con una excelente vista hacia la laguna. La comida estuvo deliciosa, todo lo que pedimos estuvo excelente, definitivamente lo recomiendo ampliamente.

We came here after being recommended by hotel staff. At first, we were a little skeptical because it seemed like an overpriced restaurant with mid food that was catered towards tourists, but it definitely was the opposite. Me and my family came here on a Monday night and had such a great time. They were playing the best music and overall everyone there - including staff- seemed to be in a great mood and dancing around to the music. As for the food, they give you some fried tortillas and dipping sauces as an appetizer. The one bean sauce made with bacon I believe was amazing and we kept asking for more. The braised short rib was also amazing and tender. One surprising favorite was the creamy corn soup. If you come here, you HAVE to try it. It was unlike anything I've had before and extremely flavorful. You can definitely skip the poblano pasta and Baja fish tacos as they're just eh. Overall, service was amazing, most of the food was pretty good, and the ambiance was a 10/10. Is it a little overpriced? Probably, but you're also getting a great experience to go with your meal.

Beautiful views, nice ambiance and very attentive servers! The food was delicious (although a bit spendy). Good experience overall- the music seemed like it was getting louder - relaxing meal though!

You can't beat the view the amazing ambience of the restaurant. Great service great food. Great drinks enjoy this restaurant. You will not be disappointed.

Amazing view amazing food and service. Legit one of the best meals we had. The table service is unparalleled and for the love of god get the corn soup. Most amazing ever. You can't go wrong here. Vibe is club meets dinner meets the jams

This place exceeded all my expectations. The view and service here is phenomenal. We sat outside right in the center at an elevated table and watched the sunset. I appreciate all the small touches like them pulling out your seat or coming around with a platter of fruit to ask what fruit you want in your water. We celebrated my birthday here and the servers even brought out a cake on a cute stand with sparklers and sang happy birthday! I would definitely come back the next time I'm in Cancun. Salmon Ceviche with Mango - This was amazing with their tortilla chips. My favorite ceviche I've tried in Mexico. Scallops - This was amazing as well and very buttery. Crispy Pork Belly with Avocado Cream - This had really good flavor. Crispy Baby Calamari - I usually love calamari but this is honestly the only thing I would pass on. My whole table loved it though. Braised Short Rib - This is a shared entree and was nice and tender. It also had good flavor. Roasted Pork Shank - This is another shared entree and it was pretty good. I did get a little tired of it though because I only shared this with one person. This is better if shared between more than 2 people. I also ordered a gin cocktail but I don't remember what it was called. It was purple with flowers on top and it was really good. I was also really looking forward to trying their churros but they unfortunately ran out by the time we ordered around 8pm. The birthday cake that was brought out was pretty good. It was soft and sweet.

I had the time of my life at this restaurant this past week!!! The ambiance, view, food, drinks, and service are top notch. Everyone working at the restaurant goes above and beyond to make sure that you have an amazing experience. It's a very fun vibe and it's the perfect place to have an event such as a birthday party. My husband and I had such a great time and enjoyed ourselves so much that he wants to come back to Cancún for his birthday next year just to bring our family and friends to Porfirio's! Tip: make sure to have a reservation because this place is popular!