DOWNTOWN. Vegetarian visitors to Cancún don't have to settle for just rice and beans, especially if they select 100% Natural as their dining destination. This trendy restaurant serves fresh fruit, yogurt and granola, salads, and a variety of soups. Although burgers are available, the focus is definitely more toward the health-conscious. For dessert, patrons can cool off with some sugar-free ice cream.

ZONA HOTELERA. There's nothing fancy about Alto Palato, unless, of course, you like your food and dining to be authentically Italian. Diners will find a wide range of Italian specialties here, including handmade pastas served with fresh seafood and tempting desserts that may take up pages of your Cancún travel journals. The restaurant also offers diners a full wine menu to find the perfect taste to accompany their meal.

Starting the day with some fresh juice and bread is sure to give you the energy you need for a day of business, and Café El Nopalito obliges. This is also an ideal place for a mid-morning refuel of yogurt and granola or just a comfortable place to relax and chat while you wait for the next big meeting to start.

ISLA MUJERES. With most eateries opening later in the day, Cafécito offers the morning crowd some of the finest selections in Cancún. Choose from waffles, yogurt and fresh fruit, egg dishes, or fruit-filled crêpes to give you a mid-morning boost. Cafécito also serves up a selection of coffees. If you've already reached your coffee limit for the day, then come back for a light lunch of fresh-baked bread and deli-style sandwiches. You'll be rewarded with a bright, sunny décor that is ideal for both chatting and eating.

ZONA HOTELERA. If you want a list of reasons why diners choose Cambalanche, then the top three would be steaks, steaks, and steaks. The chefs here bring all their experience to bear in transforming fine Argentinean beef into tender delicacies that can be cut with a fork. If you need more reasons to show up, then try the restaurant's famous short ribs or expertly prepared seafood and chicken dishes. For dessert, order crêpes with caramelized milk or a freshly baked pastry.