Kiosco Verde

Kiosco Verde is a seafood restaurant in the Puerto Juarez neighbourhood of Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico, on Avenida Lopez Portillo in Supermanzana 85, opposite the naval base. Puerto Juarez is the old fishing and ferry district at the northern edge of the city, the departure point for boats to Isla Mujeres, and the area has long been associated with fresh seafood. The kitchen is Yucatecan and Caribbean, and the pricing, rated $$$, places it among the more upscale seafood options on the mainland side of Cancun. The signature dishes show a mix of regional and coastal technique. Shrimp is grilled over mesquite wood and served spicy, giving a smoky character. Dogfish empanadas, served with salsa macha, a chilli, nut and oil condiment, use a fish traditional in Campeche and Quintana Roo cooking. Conch ceviche prepared in the style of Cozumel highlights the island tradition of treating conch with lime, onion and tomato. These dishes are the ones the restaurant is best known for and make a good introduction to the local seafood repertoire. The dining room is aimed at a diner who wants more polish than a beach shack but without the formality of a fine-dining house. Reservations are listed as available via Resy, which suggests that tables can be booked ahead for dinner and weekends. Booking a few days in advance is sensible during high season from December to April. The location near the ferry terminals makes it a convenient meal before or after a trip to Isla Mujeres, and visitors often combine the two. Travellers staying in the Hotel Zone should plan for a taxi or bus journey of roughly 20 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic.