Cancun Sabor Mexicano

Great spot for Mexican in downtown Berkeley.Pricing: A bit expensive, but comparable to other spots in the area. Burrito with chips is $16-20Food: The shrimp burrito is good and I appreciate the salsa bar they have. They have 6-8 salsas that you can try that range from mild to very spicy. Most of them are pretty solid and worth a try if you enjoy salsa.Location: Restaurant is in a narrow street. Parking is limited next to the restaurant, so you will likely have to park in a garage nearby.Service: Staff are friendly and food comes out fairly quick. Generally not too busy during lunch on weekdays.Seating: Plenty of seating inside, but no seating outside.

I've been coming here since 12 years ago, back when they still had an extensive salsa bar. Back then, the food was delicious, the ingredients were fresh, and the service was great. While the food is still consistent (the super quesadilla there is my favorite with their homemade flour tortilla yum), my recent visit made me feel that this restaurant has changed throughout the years. First off, a quesadilla with some free chips on the side now comes to $19 after tax and before tip. Secondly, the salsa bar is now very limited to only a few choices. Better than during Covid, but it hasn't fully recovered to its prime days, it seems. When I picked up my order, I only received 1 empty salsa container. I asked for another one but the man who was cooking told me that an extra container would be extra charge -- $1 something. I ate my quesadilla at the restaurant, and even for a small Asian girl like myself, it wasn't filling so I went back to the counter to order another one to-go. At this point, I've already spent about $40 on 2 quesadillas alone. The girl working at the cashier was calling orders this time so she called my number, and immediately said, "oh I'm sorry this paper bag ripped -- let me give you a new one." The same man who was cooking approached her and asked her why she was giving me another paper bag. When he realized the first bag ripped, he immediately told her, "No! Give her the smaller bag here instead" all said and done right in front of me... While I still love their food, it's blatantly obvious that Cancun is now trying to nickel and dime their customers on top of already charging more on their menu prices. Perhaps they expanded too quickly when they opened the Oakland Airport location and need to make the money back somehow? Regardless, it was a disappointing experience and I don't think I will be back anytime soon.

didn't hit like it used to back in the day.chicken taste old.overall freshness was lacking.i threw my burrito away.

$17 for a totra that was underwhelming. Minimal meat (even tho it was supposed to be the most amongst all menu items). Bread was hard. Torta was small. Worse than subway and worst carnitas torta that i have since my first experience in 2008. Also called my number and gave me something else that isn't a torta.If I return it definitely won't be for torta or burrito, since it is clearly overpriced and filled with mostly carbs.

In a nutshell; pricey but expected downtown type priced decent Mexican foodThe atmosphere of the establishment does indeed exude its namesake. There's a Salsa station on the side for your chips that's usually accompanied by your order or dish, but for the price, I was hoping the salsa station also has a chips station you can just grab chips alike to similar other establishments. The order looked and tasted good but I'd say doesn't really match the price, but it's to be expected as I'm sure it's expensive to upkeep any business stationed in a downtown setting. Overall neat place but I'll probably lean to trying the other establishments nearby.

From 2-5pm daily Cancun Sabor Mexicano has a happy hour deal: half off all alcohol and soft drinks with purchase of food. Whether or not you partake in said offer though, it's clear that the gentleman proprietor who mans the register enjoys serving up alcohol. It wasn't just the quaint bon mot served up with my Negra Modelo ($6.99) but the announcement of each Mojito being ready for pick-up. In what can only be described as an operatic voice, the lyrical pronouncement of yet another Mojito being ready for another diner is quite an entertaining hat trick. Cancun Sabor Mexicano though, while certainly not the best of Mexican fare to be found in Berkeley, doesn't really need hat tricks. I ordered up two Street Taco platters (4 tacos, choice of protein, $13.99) and found that flavor profile coupled with volume and ambiance proved thoroughly satisfying.Food facts first. Carne Asada is my go-to protein in places like this. Here it was a version less tasty than desired. The beef seemed to be cut from a center piece, with no char or dark edges. The beans and salsa did most of the heavy lifting and I'd not again choose carne asada as a protein here which is okay as the Al Pastor and Carnitas options were more tasty. The taco plates were served with pre-made chips (I prefer house-made) which were also improved by the array of fresh salsas (help yourself) from the salsa bar. The ambiance here is nice. not fancy-nice, but casually stylish and comfortable, with big wooden communal tables and smaller tables for smaller groups. The volume of eateries in this area leaves me jealous of those who live in Berkeley. Cancun, despite this, has endured here for many years. I won't be racing back but I left fully satisfied and could easily envision a return.

I just love me some Cancun Taqueria! I have been going here for years and just tried it recently and it hasn't lost its touch. This place has THEE BEST TACOS EVER! Their chicken crispy tacos and carnitas crispy tacos are so good that I always get them. Their burritos and quesadillas are killer too! What makes this place great is that they make their tortillas in house and it smells so good in there. It also has lots of tables and beautiful Mexican decor everywhere. For a taqueria it can be pricey but the quality of food is so worth it. Their staff is friendly and can help you pick from their extensive menu. They even have a location at the Oakland airport in terminal one and the quality of food is still top tier. Their parking situation can be challenging but there is parking available but you may have to circle the block a few times to find a spot! It's basically across the street from Cal's campus so that's why it's challenging but definitely worth a trip if you're in Berkeley. Tell Rafael I sent ya!

Horchata was watered down. Refried beans were sour, watery and gross. Do not eat here. Pick any other Mexican restaurant in the area.

We came to Cancun and Rafa, Jessi and Ruben did a fabulous job. They not only served us an amazing food but also provided great service.We order tortilla soup, street tacos, fajitas and enchiladas. And let me tell you My mom is really hard to please and she loved the mole enchiladas and the tortilla soup. The salsa bar ufff all of them 10+ they were so good. I will definitely recommend and will be back again!

The best Mexican food in the east bay. I've been eating here for decades. Highly excellent grilled chicken and salsa bar.