Lorenzillo's

This longtime Cancún favorite hasn't changed much over the years. Lobster remains the star, and part of the appeal is plucking your dinner right out of the giant lobster tank set in the lagoon. Twinkle lights line the dock between Lorenzillo's and Limoncelle, the waterfront Italian restaurant next door, creating a magical reflection off the water. When Lorenzillo's main dining room is packed, a wharf-side bar handles the overflow. To start, I recommend El Botin, which consists of two soft-shell crabs breaded and fried to perfection. In addition to lobster (prepared in any of 20 different ways), you can also choose from shrimp stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon, the Pescador (Caribbean grouper prepared to taste), and steak and seafood combinations. Desserts include the tempting crêpes suzette, prepared tableside. Climb into the large built-in wine cellar for a tasting of one of the 280 labels, from 16 countries, with some very high-end bottles available by the glass. Lorenzillo's is as popular with families as it is with couples looking for lagoon-side romance.

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