El Oasis Mariscos

El Oasis Mariscos is a downtown seafood restaurant at Avenida Yaxchilan 17 in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. The restaurant serves a casual, mid-priced menu of Caribbean-coast seafood in the city centre, and it is noted for offering gluten-free options, which is useful for travellers with dietary restrictions. The cuisine is Mexican seafood. The signature dishes include lobster tacos, a local favourite given the spiny lobster caught along the Quintana Roo coast, as well as grilled octopus, coconut shrimp and ceviche. Ceviche, raw fish or shellfish cured in lime juice with onion, chilli and cilantro, is the classic coastal starter and a good indicator of a kitchen's freshness. The dishes range from light to indulgent and suit both a quick lunch and a longer dinner. The dining room is casual and relaxed, with a family-friendly atmosphere, no dress code and a moderate noise level. Prices are rated $$, in the middle range for Cancun, and well below the lobster houses of the Hotel Zone. Opening hours are listed as daily, from about 11 AM to 10 PM, and the phone number is +52 998 136 3094 for confirmation. Reservations are not normally needed, as service is walk-in, but calling ahead is reasonable for groups. The official website is eloasismariscos.com. Beverages typically include beer, cocktails and aguas frescas, and a cold beer with ceviche is the natural pairing. Evenings and weekends are busiest. The Avenida Yaxchilan location places it close to the downtown restaurants and the nightlife strip, so it fits easily into an evening in the city centre.