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JC Capitan

Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 19.5 | Hotel Zone, Cancun, Mexico
(998) 885 31 26
Ranked #25 of 346 restaurants in Cancun
4.5 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
Cuisines: Mexican
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Senior Contributor
47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We went here based on trip advisor reviews and we were very happy we did, the only bad thing I can say is that they need to offer their guests the bug repellant before the sun goes down because we were getting eaten alive by the mosquitoes when the waiter offered us the wipes for our legs. The view was... More

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Sunnyvale, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

My wife and I loved walking from the Solymar Condos to JC Captain. We were a little concerned when we almost could not see the property from the sidewalk but as soon as we walked down to this water front restaurant, we were delighted. Us being from California, it was amazing to be in a restaurant with no real walls... More

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Bakersfield, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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While we were in Cancun, we took my Husband parents here for their 30th Anniversary dinner, and we were so happy we did. They loved the beautiful outdoor setting and the seafood was amazing. (Try the shrimp bisque, it was devine!) More

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Charlotte, NC
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
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After visiting several hotels in Cancun and realizing how cookie cutter they were (and expensive!!) I decided to do a non-resort wedding and reception. I did the ceremony on the beach and then for the reception I chose a wonderful little restaurant called JC Capitan which is a palapa style restaurant on the lagoon side of Cancun in the hotel... More

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Lake Mary, Florida
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

This is an amazing place across from the Sun Palace. We have been several times and the food is always amazing and prices are very inexpensive. This last trip we had a couple excellent margarita's shrimp fajitas, I had shrimp bisque and hogfish all was amazing. The sunset view is amazing. More

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Marshfield, MA
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

This was the first time we had gone to JC Capitan, and we loved it! The setting, right on the lagoon, with tables on the piers and the sunset in the background, was perfect. Even when we went back on a rainy evening later in the week to celebrate a birthday, it was still lovely. The food was delicious and... More

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Westerville
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Every year when we come to Cancun we look forward to dining at JC Capitan. The location on the lagoon is beautiful, it is a must to sit outside while you dine. My husband got the coconut shrimp served in coconut with the best mango/grape/ cinnamon sauce. I ordered the shrimp fillet....out of this world! More

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Los Angeles, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

i was so pleasantly surprised at the beauty and quality of this restaurant! it was so beautiful and unique to us. i have never dined on the water in a restaurant that has no walls. i truly felt like we were in a small paradise. my husband who is VERY picky loved the food and has requested we go back... More

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Miramar, Florida
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

This restraunt at 19.5 KM is delightful. The setting on the lagoon is very special - you wont be disapointed. The food is better than average but not quite 5 star--- a good value and a verrrry romantic setting. More

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Provincetown, Massachusetts
Top Contributor
65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

Certainly one of my best experience in the whole Yucatán! A beautiful palapa structure and some romantic tables on the boat deck. The service was efficient and the food exquisite and nicely presented! No need to write pages about it...It's VERY good and you will love it :-) More

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