The Caribbean galleon

Mexican restaurant · Cancún

The Caribbean galleon

Mexican restaurant · Cancún

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km 19.4, Kukulkan, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico

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El Galeón del Caribe is a local fave in Cancún serving up fresh, affordable Caribbean seafood with standout pescadillas and lagoon vibes.  

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km 19.4, Kukulkan, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico Get directions

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MX$200–300

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km 19.4, Kukulkan, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico Get directions

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MX$200–300

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Jul 30, 2025

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@afar

"El Galeón del Caribe Even though it’s right across the street from top Cancún resorts near the southern end of the Hotel Zone, the entrance to this open-air restaurant remains known only to locals plus a few in-the-know travelers. Walk down the wooden staircase to find a dirt floor, a palapa roof, and tranquil lagoon views, plus affordable Caribbean seafood dishes prepared in an outdoor kitchen. You’ll also get traditional comfort food like ceviche and garlic shrimp, along with a selection of Mexican beers, but the highlight is the hot and fresh pescadillas , shredded fish in pan-fried tortillas."

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@afar

"El Galeón del Caribe Even though it’s right across the street from top Cancún resorts near the southern end of the Hotel Zone, the entrance to this open-air restaurant remains known only to locals plus a few in-the-know travelers. Walk down the wooden staircase to find a dirt floor, a palapa roof, and tranquil lagoon views, plus affordable Caribbean seafood dishes prepared in an outdoor kitchen. You’ll also get traditional comfort food like ceviche and garlic shrimp, along with a selection of Mexican beers, but the highlight is the hot and fresh pescadillas , shredded fish in pan-fried tortillas."

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Thai Lee

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Wonderful hidden gem. Wait staff was extremely friendly and efficient. Food was delicious and fresh. We ordered the fried whole fish and they even let us picked which fish we wanted to eat. The fried fish tacos were good too. Their hot sauce was definitely spicy! Warning: Cash Only!

Martyn A Hill

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This might well be the only truly authentic restaurant in or around Cancun. It's NOT built of concrete; it's basically a shack right on the waterside on the other side of the lagoon from downtown Cancun. The kitchen is mega-basic, but the output is good. Only disappointment is that they insist on deep frying fresh fish. "A la plancha" would be so much better.

Mark Vasquez

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Recommended by a local. Really nice view of the bay. Ordered shrimp cocktail, fried plantain with cream and a fresca. Food was delicious and prices were cheap. Paid $5 for lunch. Hotels will not share that with you. Beware of the fresh salsa, it definitely has a kick but soooooo gooood.

Liz Miller

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In a world of chain restaurants and overpriced tourist traps, this is a gem. Hidden down a little stairway, tucked away along the water, you will not have a better, more relaxing meal in Cancun. If you, like me, consider Cancun the Vegas of Mexico (in a bad way) and find it to be a stressful place full of difficult tourists and weird vibes, go here for a break from the craziness. The food: fresh, outstanding, simple, delightful. The space is lovely and has had some great updates over the years so it's really quite a comfortable venue now. Note, it is cash only.

M Stewart

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Beautiful sunset view, food was pretty good. Guacamole and Basa was good. Unfortunately Grouper was sold out. Nothing fancy, paper napkin dispenser on the tables, plastic chairs and very basic drink choices. We were seated right away but had to finally flag down a server to take our order. Hopefully it was just a bad night for her. She was anything but pleasant.

Annabelle Estrada

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Great views, chill spot, fresh shrimp, the guacamole was fresh and delightful and the octopus was not rubbery at all. This spot is hidden right off the side of the road. We started our trip to cancun here and it was a pleasant experience.

Black Tea

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The food was excellent. The only thing I didn’t like were the flys that got worse after our food came. Can’t wait to eat there again

F G

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Beware, I Got Food Poisoning! I went yesterday for lunch and had a mix ceviche with octopus and shrimp. The food seemed okay, and the atmosphere was really good, but I woke up today with severe stomach pain and gastroenteritis, and I’ve been vomiting ever since. Unfortunately, I got food poisoning, which indicates that the food wasn’t fresh. It is unacceptable for a seafood restaurant not to guarantee the freshness of the products they serve. This is an extremely dangerous situation, and obviously, no one wants to experience food poisoning during their holiday. I highly advise against going to this place, as it could ruin your vacation. This situation poses a health risk to customers, and it is an experience that no one should have to endure. Answer: First of all, allergies don't work that way. Secondly, I've eaten mix ceviche multiple times in Cancun without any issues. So please, own up to it.