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El Shrimp Bucket


3.5 of 5 stars 18 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Seafood
  • Av. Kukulkan, Cancun 77500, Mexico
  • 998840 6466
  • Price range: INR 694-1851 ($15-$40)

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5 of 5 stars
usfox4   4 contributions
San Diego, CA
19 Jan 2010

Ahhh where to start.... We love the place. It's a fun, lively atmosphere, suitable for couples, families and groups. The food is great and the service is FANTASTIC. They don't just assign a server & bus person to your table--they have an "everyone helps" attitude and it makes for wonderful service. During a dinner, just about everyone working will stop... more

so-so
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3 of 5 stars
pvel   43 contributions
jonesboro, arkansas
17 Jan 2010

I came here for some take-out food. I got a fish sandwich which was pretty good. Also got a shrimp with rice entree that was pretty mediocre. more

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3 of 5 stars
sydjd133   14 contributions
Michigan
9 Jan 2010

We went to El Shrimp Bucket for lunch one day while in Cancun. It reminded me of a very friendly Red Lobster. They had a cute kids section with toys. The waiters were very friendly and the view of the ocean was great! The food was decent for a quick lunch. Naturally they had tons of shrimp prepared your way... more

Skip it.
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2 of 5 stars
Vagabond_Pilgrim   10 contributions
Manhattan
2 Jan 2010

The wait staff is fun and upbeat. Check out the employment requirements in the bathrooms. The food is badly cooked, burned mostly. more

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4 of 5 stars
Life Aquatic   31 contributions
Los Angeles, California
25 Dec 2009

Shrimp bucket has great shrimp ceviche with chunks of advocado and great flavor. It also has an assortment of tacos and seafood dishes. Good prices and clean. If you are close by and want some local seafood dishes that won't break the bank, this is the place. Nothing fancy here, tacos, tostadas, and finger foods with great sauces. Can't miss... more

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3 of 5 stars
musthavebeachsun   26 contributions
Aurora, IL
13 Nov 2009

Fun atmosphere,lively helpful wait staff, and ok food. Our 20month old loved the staff and the upbeat music kept her in good spirits...Its kind of like a shrimp oriented "Hooters", w/out the wings and girls...Its a bit pricey for the food but the beer is reasonable and cold...I would maybe return and try something different on the menu if we... more

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4 of 5 stars
emtoothfxr   12 contributions
seattle, Wa
3 Nov 2009

We went for the lunch buffet. They will make whatever type of tacos you request. I had the fish tacos which were delicious. We had second helpings of the Ceviche, it was so good. The kids enjoyed the enclosed play area outside after lunch. Their are several large Iguanas camped out on the rocks below the deck too. Fun, light... more

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5 of 5 stars
LoveTraveling303   1 contribution
Denver
5 Sep 2009

We loved this place! We went to eat dinner here almost every day of our 1 week vacation in Cancun. At first we tried it because it was across the street from our hotel and were too tired to look around. We fell in love with it! Good atmosphere, fun waiters, beautiful view, and great food at an even greater... more

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4 of 5 stars
scoi00   8 contributions
St. Gallen
19 Apr 2009

the concierge of our hotel told us to go here to relax. They have a place with a nanny that takes care for your kids while you can enjoy the food. good margaritas , huge portions, really nice service. great place to go to relax when you have small kids. more

Management response from
joamb, manager

It is a spectacular fresh seafood restaurant on the lagoon side. If you go with kids, they can enjoy a really good food and they will be in the playground with babysitters, they will love the entertainment for them in a natural area front to the lagoon. If you are a beer lover, you will have your own draft on...

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1 of 5 stars
hangdog   1,105 contributions
Connecticut
11 Sep 2008
1
person found this review helpful

El Shrimp Bucket looked fun from the outside but we should have known when we went at prime dinner hour and there were only 3 other tables. Our table was sticky, and the place just felt dirty. The food wasn't bad - not great either - but I couldn't get over how dirty the place was. Just imagining what the... more

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Av. Kukulkan, Cancun 77500, Mexico
Tel: 998840 6466 Fax: 9988406467
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.
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