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JC Capitan

Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 19.5 | Hotel Zone, Cancun, Mexico
(998) 885 31 26
Ranked #35 of 323 restaurants in Cancun
4.5 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Cuisines: Mexican
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Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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36 reviews from our community

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OregonIrish
Oregon
Contributor
11 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 NEW

We enjoyed sitting out on the pier in the lagoon - gorgeous setting, perfect service, and good food. We were there just a twilight and I did get some mosquito bites on my legs, so if you plan to sit out on water, you might bring insect repellent. More

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Trish19
Saskatoon
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012 NEW

For an excellent quiet dinner or lunch with great atmosphere, slight cool breezes and great food this is the place in Cancun. Located at the south end of the hotel zone - the quiet end - easily reached on the R1, or R2 bus on the lagoon side. Very good seafood with generous portions and vegetables cooked to the crispier... More

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Bill P
Indianapolis, Indiana
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012 NEW

Wife and I spent our last evening, great service, fabulous food. The sunset was romantic. Price was just right for this location. We will dine here again without a doubt. More

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kessman
DC
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12 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

JC Capitan is one of my favorite restaurants in Cancun. It is really beautiful - an open deck with a thatch roof and beautiful wood floors on the sound side. The seafood is delicious. Try the sea bass or the popeye fish. Both are delicious. I come here at least once a year and I've never been disappointed. More

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Sweetwater
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Top Contributor
62 reviews
31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

In a huge palapa overlooking the lagoon not far from the Westin, we had a very nice meal at an affordable price. We three had starters, maincourse, a dessert, cappucino, and a bottle of Chilean wine, tip included for $115. Service was very good, and we were offered a Kahula and creme on the house. The bean soup was well... More

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vegasjsp
Las Vegas, Nevada
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3 reviews
27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012
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My wife and I love this place. If you want to entertain a group or have a romantic lunch or dinner...this is the place. Now to be clear, (and I'm saying this in reference to the reviews that were disappointed with the food) there are plenty of places in Cancun that do have better food, however, the food here is... More

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TheTravelingGirl
usa
Senior Contributor
29 reviews
63 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2011

I'm very confused about the great ratings here. We had dinner at JC Capitan in Dec 2011 on a Saturday night. We were the ONLY people in the restaurant at 8pm when we arrived, and the only people there when we left. The setting is lovely, romantic and scenic. Open air tables right on the lagoon. No complaints for ambience... More

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Lancburm
Senior Contributor
32 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

You won't find a better place for a romantic dinner than JC Capitan's. We have been coming to Cancun for nearly 20 years and have eaten here numerous time (including just last night). The tables are set out on a dock on the lagoon. Sunsets are spectacular and the food is fabulous. The menu is not extensive but we truly... More

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dramy
new york
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2011

We were looking for a restaurant close to our hotel, the Westin Regina, and were so lucky to find JC Capitans! The restaurant is built over the lagoon, and most tables are right on the water ! There is a giant palapa, and it is quiet and peaceful. The meal is leisurely and relaxing, the servers friendly and helpful. We... More

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Jenlovestheocean
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011

This place is very peaceful and romantic. You can sit inside the open-aired restaurant or out on the water (lagoon side). Wait staff was meticulous. I had lobster tacos and hubby had tuna steak and clam chowder soup. Food was good. Would have liked to have tried some other dishes but my dairy allergy prevents me from doing so. Will... More

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