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Calypso

Kukulcan Ave. km 8.5 | accross from Fiestamericana grand Coral Beach hotel, next to Cancun Center, Cancun 77500, Mexico
9981857410
Ranked #38 of 346 restaurants in Cancun
4.5 of 5 stars 223 Reviews
Price range: INR338 - INR1,351
Cuisines: Mexican, Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours
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Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours
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Bettendorf, Iowa
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

This is always the best meal of the week. We look forward to Calypso's every year. The Sea Bass is excellent and Felipe (the Owner) really enjoys his work. The food is great, the price is very reasonable and it's a fun casual atmosphere. On top of that Felipe has always bought a round of Margaritas. I tell everyone that... More

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Rochester
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Low price casual dining. Charming local atmosphere near the convention center. Red Snapper was delicious & a bargain. Seafood salad yummy for dieters no dressing required. Owner Felipe is a stitch. A bargain priced meal. More

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Cancun, Mexico
2 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Felippe is an awesome host! Please remember that there is another restaurant by that name, they are not related! The food here was awesome, fresh and tasty...will go back again before going home! More

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Denver, CO
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

...nah, on 2nd thought, the food definitely was worse. Terrible, in fact. I don't know if I stepped into an alternate universe and ate at a different restaurant than the one that everyone else here seems to think was so awesome, but this dinner was easily the worst meal during my week in Mexico. The beef burrito tasted sour (?!?)... More

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Elburn, Illinois
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Felipe's hospitality is just as welcoming as the first time we enjoyed Calypso three years ago. We ordered the seafood combination once again and the tast margaritas, too. Everything was excellent, and we highly recommend this restaurant. More

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Cancun, Mexico
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Good restaurant for seafood, but one diner had arranchera steak. Bad choice- tough! The rice was a bit hard,as well. So I would say stick to the seafood. Good food for the right price. I was a little put off, though, with the stray cats in the restaurant. More

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Abbotsford, Canada
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88 reviews 88 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

This restaurant was recommended to us by our hotel's front desk clerk, and he had recommended some other great ones to us, so we were expecting good things. Unfortunately, we were disappointed. The fish tacos were self-styled as "best in town," but they were definately not that good. It was nice to sit outside in a real "fish shack" type... More

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La Crosse, WI
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Definite Carribean flavor next to the convention center; great for quick lunch. The enchilada mole was excellent and VERY cheap compared to other places. Felipe is wonderful. More

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Detroit
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This review is for the original Calypso's. During a three week trip to Cancun, we went to Calypso's 5 times. And every time was just as good as the last. I am in total love of the Snapper fish with garlic, add 5 shrimp for a few more dollars. The fish is always fresh and full of flavor. I am... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

F&F owner Felipe. What can I say? AGenerous owner and excellent host !!! This quaint outdoor dining experience is located at Km 8.5 Kuklican Blvd.,to the South of the XOXO pharmacy.Their awning is orange and Calypso's has been there for nine years. Lobster is the house speciality.It is served simply, with just butter and garlic.To give you an idea of... More

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