CAO | Modern Mexican Kitchen in Cancún image

CAO | Modern Mexican Kitchen in Cancún

Restaurant

👍👍 Great food and excellent service! They have a different spin on Mexican cuisine that we all appreciated and the service was top notch. The price for everything was about 100 USD (which was very reasonable). We plan to go back another time before our vacation is over. Recommend! People often mention service, great, restaurant, Cancun, good, tacos, experience, excellent, delicious, recommend,


Address

Marina Puerto Cancún, Blvd. Kukulcan, Puerto Juarez, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico

Website

caorestaurante.com.mx

Contact

+52 998 427 0525

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (776 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 12 pm to 1:30 am
  • Monday: 12 pm to 1:30 am
  • Tuesday: 12 pm to 1:30 am
  • Wednesday: 12 pm to 1:30 am
  • Thursday: 12 pm to 1:30 am
  • Friday: 12 pm to 1:30 am
  • Saturday: 12 pm to 1:30 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (16) great (15) restaurant (13) Cancun (11) good (8) tacos (8) experience (8) excellent (7) delicious (7) recommend (7)
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  • 5/5 Jeremy Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food and excellent service! They have a different spin on Mexican cuisine that we all appreciated and the service was top notch. The price for everything was about 100 USD (which was very reasonable). We plan to go back another time before our vacation is over. Recommend!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike X. 4 months ago on Google • 695 reviews
    Food is definitely high quality. You're paying a premium but you're good service and good quality food in contrast to the hotel zone where you pay more and get less. Lots of really creative drinks available. The volcano drink in the video was our favorite. The gaonera tacos, pollo and queso fundido were delicious. Views of the marina from the outdoor section are great. Ended up spending 2000 MXN for the two of us and being stuffed.

  • 5/5 Thai F. 1 year ago on Google
    A great experience. One of the best dinners we had in our honeymoon to Cancun. We ordered two entrances and one rib eye to share and a side dish. It was delicious. Different taste and sauces. Too much food for the two of us. Jorge brought us a special glass of sparkling wine that totally made our night. The Mojito and Negroni we ordered were perfectly. Classic drinks are cheaper and for my taste better than seasonal crazy drinks that various restaurants try to put on the menu. Marcelino and Angel served us perfectly. Good timing, never rushed us and were always there when we needed. Helped us to choose the food what made our experience smooth. To top it up they brought us a really nice cake with a bright candle to celebrate our honeymoon. We enjoyed so much that we are planning on repeating it still on this vacation. We spent R$1800 Mexican pesos (R$100 Dollars)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shuotian C. 11 months ago on Google
    First dinner after a full day’s flight. Everything’s just so delicious! Highly recommend a small party to order whatever you love to try and share everything. List some highlights here: Garlic Mojo Shrimp - the presentation is great! Even the potatoes under the shrimps are really savory. Grilled Octopus - the tentacles are soft but tender! Short Rip Eye with tortilla - beat all restaurants in US. I need to pay another visit to try some of the rest dishes for sure.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David E. 1 year ago on Google
    This was a Great Hit. The atmosphere, location were really nice. The food and service were top notch. Our servers Padilla and Beto were on Point, along with the rest of the Staff! All in all a wonderful experience! If you're in the area I don't believe you'll be disappointed!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brett L. 5 months ago on Google • 210 reviews
    So good, so fresh, so perfect. Everything from the appetizer, to the margaritas, to the tacos. Sit outside for a wonderful experience. A tad pricey, but still an excellent value.

  • 5/5 Alexander C. 1 year ago on Google • 120 reviews
    Best restaurant we have tried in Mexico so far. Went there second time the first day we found it 😅. Great tacos with good and interesting flavor, interesting and nice deserts, not bad drinks and amazing servers. It's not overcrowded and you can easilysee the bay and shopping mall strip from outdoor tables.

  • 5/5 Mark M (. 8 months ago on Google • 56 reviews
    I have had the good fortune to have these "Slow-down-to-savor-each-bite" moments in at least three Mexican cities now. and Holy CAO, this place did not disappoint. Sorry. I'm better than that but I had to take that low-hanging fruit. I traveled with 7 other people to Cancun and we were looking for an escape from the food at the resort. I got a reservation to this restaurant after a cursory search of off-resort restaurant offerings and I so happy to have come across this restaurant. It was only a 5-10 Uber ride from the hotel and it is located in the Puerto Cancun shopping mall; think: the swanky walkable malls in any metro area in the U.S. The place is located right on the water and it is in the shadow of several highrise condo buildings. We chose to take a table inside, as opposed to our original plan of sitting outside to catch the sunset. The position of the restaurant prevented that. My husband and I chose to make our own tasting menu: we shared the TUNA TOSTADAS, RIB EYE “GAONERAS” (tacos) and the CHEESE BURGER. It sounds like alot but there were only 2 tostadas and and 3 small tacos. The tuna tostadas were an absolute delight, with a hint of sweetness and the savory firmness of the tuna. The small gaonera tacos were delectable in their delicateness and I added a bit of chile to make each bite pop. The slight char on the burger bun was a perfect complement to juiciness of the 7 ounce beef patty. Culinary portion of the review is done--I'll take a moment to discuss the surroundings. As a person in his mid-forties, I had a terrible time actually reading the menu because of just how dark the restaurant was. It could have stood to be a wee bit brighter, although it definitely lent itself to a romantic environment. The bathroom was really great, but it was also incredibly dark. The servers at the table were amazingly accommodating and took care of us well. The bill was consolidated into one bill, which was problematic for a large group. I'm not sure if they could have separated it, had we mentioned it earlier. It was still very inconvenient with the mix of cards and cash from each couple. Summation: CAO was AMAZING and I will return the next time I am in Cancun. Kudos to the chef and management on a job well done!

  • 5/5 Denys 7 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Great place, everything was really good there: the view, atmosphere, service and especially food. This is quite high level restaurant, so slightly on expensive side, but definitely way cheaper than something of that level in Canada. Strongly recommend.

  • 5/5 Applesis 2 months ago on Google • 22 reviews New
    I recently dined at the Modern Mexican restaurant and had the pleasure of being served by Juan, an exceptional waiter. Throughout the course of the meal, he provided me with great recommendations and we even had the chance to chat about Mexican culture. Juan was extremely kind, and attentive, and excelled at his customer service skills. The food was also exceptional, particularly the delicious tortillas served at the beginning of the meal. As a fan of spicy food, Juan provided me with excellent recommendations for sauces to try. I enjoyed both the tacos and the salad, which were both prepared to perfection. Overall, I had a great experience at the restaurant and would like to thank Juan for his excellent service. I look forward to returning to the restaurant and hopefully seeing Juan again in the future.

  • 5/5 Teresa A. 7 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    We flew in late and decided on Cao for dinner and I’m so happy we did. Everything was AMAZING. Exceptional service, food, and attention to detail. Fer was our server and she was so sweet. We loved her. 10/10 would recommend this place. Can’t wait to return!

  • 5/5 Oke R. 3 months ago on Google • 18 reviews New
    Going here for Dinner was a great experience! Very good service and quality food with an eye for the details! Cocktails will be served with a show! Prices are a little higher than usual in that region, but is worth the try. Would go again.

  • 5/5 Ashley E. 1 year ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Amazing! We stopped here for dinner after seeing a movie at the mall and it did not disappoint! The food was delicious and the service was second to none! The view was beautiful and the overall feel of the restaurant was relaxing and modern. Bill was about 100 US dollars which is very reasonable for all we ordered. Highly, highly recommend!

  • 5/5 INDIA S. 1 year ago on Google
    This places was the best restaurant I went to in Cancun. The service was amazing. The staff went above and beyond . Lastly the atmosphere is breathe taking. If you are in Cancun near the Puerto Marina, please go!!

  • 5/5 kelvin R. 7 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Amazing experience and food with a great view of the Marina. Would definitely recommend. This restaurant really has a great vibe and is really well decorated and shows its attention to detail. Menu is simple and elegant and has options for all. Overall a great experience will definitely be back. Our server was Jaun and Leyla, they were both excellent !

  • 5/5 katrina m. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff and food/cocktails were amazing. We spent 3 hours here. And at no point was we made to feel we had stayed too long.

  • 5/5 Mike K. 1 year ago on Google
    Unbelievable. Staff is on point. Amazing decor. Only complaint is we took two bites of the French fries. We didn’t like them at all so we put them on the other side of the table hoping someone would ask us why we didn’t like them. Check came and they were still on there. Pricey lunch at $200 for two people. Overall impressed though.

  • 5/5 GI 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food and the service is top notch. One of the best restaurants during our Cancun visit.

  • 5/5 Björn L. 11 months ago on Google
    Cao is for me one of the best places here in the port of Cancun. Take seat outside and enjoy the supreme habour view. The provide in fact a couple of creative dishes like the beetroot. We had a nice dinner. Service was excellent.

  • 5/5 Ian S. 2 years ago on Google
    Simply love this place! It never disappoints and the best service for sure. But let's talk about the food.... Well what can I say... its simply a 5 star rating for me. If your in the area or visiting from afar like myself come to this place and check it out. You herd it from me. 5 star all around! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • 5/5 Ronnie H. 1 year ago on Google
    Such an amazing atmosphere! The staff is so attentive and the service was over the top. We sat outside and had an amazing view right next to the water. The food was so delicious and it came out quickly. Thank you Oscar and Rey, you are both so amazing. I will come back to CAO every time I visit Cancun.

  • 5/5 Chris S. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent sushi and great service. Ordered a bunch of different rolls and everything was excellent. They have a vegan menu as well. Dessert was ok, small portions though. It is pricey but on par for Cancun restaurants.

  • 5/5 Edgar Enrique de Loera M. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a good food and exquisite flavors , the personal and the manager were very kind. One of the best places I have never seen in Cancun before. All best for you in the future. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • 5/5 mara f. 2 years ago on Google
    We went for a birthday dinner and it was great. Great music, great service, great atmosphere. I like the variety of the menu especially many seafood options because Im a pescatarian so a wonderful selection. I want to definitely go back and try other things in the menu. I would definitely recommend to go and try them out

  • 5/5 Austin G. 2 years ago on Google
    This place was absolutely amazing. The food was reasonably priced and delicious and the outside seating had my fiance and I overlooking the marina which was goegous. Their cocktail list had great drinks and my fiance received freshly brewed tea that was incredible. Highly recommend the ceviche and octopus tacos!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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