Experts' Choice Award La Parrilla Downtown - Cancun
What the experts agree on
La Parrilla Downtown captures authentic Mexican dining on Avenida Yaxchilán with mariachi music, vibrant décor, and a giant outdoor bull. A local favorite that feels genuinely rooted in tradition rather than tourist-focused Hotel Zone fare.
Frommer's "As if trying to compensate for the overwhelmingly U.S.-centric Hotel Zone, this typical Mexican family restaurant evokes all the cherished traditions." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Situated on the famous Avenida Yaxchilan in Downtown Cancun, La Parrilla is one of Cancun’s oldest and best restaurants." Full review
Lonely Planet "Colorful decoration, a large outdoor bull, and the sounds of a mariachi band invite you in to La Parrilla on Avenida Yaxchilán, a Downtown street known for its dive bars and classic Mexican food." Full review
