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Elefanta Thai & Bar

Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 12.5 Zona Hotelera | Plaza La Isla, Cancun 77500, Mexico
52-998-1768070
Ranked #30 of 344 restaurants in Cancun
4.5 of 5 stars 234 Reviews
Price range: $25 - $100
Cuisines: Thai
Good for: Romance, Special occasions
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
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Good for: Romance, Special occasions
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
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Tampa, Florida
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012 NEW

Three of us had different entrees that were outstanding. The setting is like being on a Thai island in a 5 star resort. One of the best restaurants in Cancun, including their sister Indian food restaurant next door in beautiful La Isla outdoor shopping center. More

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Hughesville, MD
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

This is our second visit to Elefanta Thai, last year was our first. The ambience is very impressive, you get your own tiki hut with low red mood lighting. This is one of the reasons we returned. The prices seemed higher this year. I don't know if that is true or just seemed more expensive since we found more reasonably... More

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San Francisco, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

I only tired Pad Thai at this restaurant and can say for sure, it was not an authentic Pad Thai. They added Paneer pieces in place of tofu!! Also, not at all value for money. I wish I could have ordered something else. Ambiance is great, similar to the Elephanta Indian restaurant. This one also has a Dolphin aquarium near... More

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Clements, California
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

The Elefanta Thai & Bar is not far from the Riu Caribe on the north side of the Hotel Zone "7." The curry is some of the best I've had anywhere. The last time I was there was earlier than May 2011, but I don't recall exactly when it was. More

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London
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

Gorgeous Restaurant, Gorgeous Food. Reasonable Service. Very scenic! Little huts out on the water. Very thai feel about the place. More

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Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

We ate in a hut on the lagoon. The food was delicious -- I loved the green curry and tried it because of a previous review on Trip Advisor. Family of 4 with 2 appetizers, drinks, 4 entrees, 1 dessert w/tip was around $155. We all had leftovers, so ate them for lunch the next day. More

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Chicago
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

We ate here two nights. The green curry chicken was the best that we have ever had! We love thai food and green curry so this is quite a compliment. We ate in the "tree house". Very quiet, beautiful and romantic. I can't wait to return. More

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

The atmosphere is sooooo romantic! And the food is wonderful!! More

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Mexico City, Mexico
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Vivi 4 años en thailandia y este ha sido el restaurant que mejor recrea la atmosfera thailandesa inclusive algunas meseras thais con ropa tradicional me agrado, la comida es buena muy cerca del sabor original, lo malo son las porciones minusculas, los meseros demasiado insistentes para que consumieramos alcohol... y al moemnto de la cuenta recibimos un desplante terrible del... More

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Arlington, Virginia
Top Contributor
112 reviews 112 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012

The Dragon Fly/Elefanta Thai is very good - but the setting puts it over the top. Eat in the tree houses or along the water - or sit in the bar and watch the dolphins swim past. A great experience. More

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