Thai, Cancún
Blvd. Kukulcán, Km. 12.5
Zona Hotelera
Cancún
Mexico 77500
Tel: 52 998 883 1401
Concierge.com's insider take:
Walking through the tourist-filled La Isla Shopping Village inspires doubt: Could there really be a sophisticated restaurant here, among the cheesy souvenir shops? Thankfully, there is. Sitting on the lagoon side of the mall, near the Interactive Aquarium where kids can swim with dolphins, pet starfish, and learn about all things aquatic, Thai is an alfresco sanctuary where the private dining alcoves are set amid tropical greenery. Diners can choose to eat in elevated huts, where they sit maharajah-style on silk pillows (careful climbing those stairs), or candlelit over-water bungalows, perfect for romantic tête-à-têtes. Hip locals and knowing visitors dine on flavorful pad thai, satays, and authentic curries, accompanied by ambient beats (a DJ spins Thursday through Saturday). After dinner, join the stylish crowd at the bar where bartenders work their muscles pounding mint for mojitos.
Open daily 5 pm to midnight.