Margarita tower with a sparkler on the bar
Buttermilk Crossing · Crescent Springs, KY

Cancun Mexican Bar & Grill, Mexican Restaurant in Crescent Springs, KY

Our goal is to bring our passion to your plate. Sizzling molcajetes from the grill, margaritas in the Cancun glass, and a 100 oz tower for the table.

Find us2313 Buttermilk Crossing
Crescent Springs, KY 41017
Call(859) 331-0345
TodayOpen today 11am to 9pmOpen today 11am to 10pmOpen today 11am to 11pm
Lunch11AM to 2:30PM
From the grill

House plates

The kitchen names its own specials. These are the ones that leave the pass sizzling.

From the bar

Margaritas & more

Poured in the Cancun glass at the neon bar. Drinks are served in house only.

Named by the house

  • Antonio Special
  • Ismael's Special
  • Joe Special
  • Leon's Special
  • Roberto's Special
  • Parrillada a la Cancun

Roberto's Special is for two, and it is served on fire.

Inside Cancun

A neighborhood cantina off I-75.

Cancun sits in Buttermilk Crossing in Crescent Springs. Come in for lunch, stay for the cantina: plates come off the grill sizzling, and the bar lights up once the sun goes down.

The mustached greeter statue at the front door
Everyone gets a welcomeFamilies, lunch-break regulars and first-timers all walk in past the same mustached greeter.
Cancun-branded jet model
A little Cancun in KentuckyThe name comes from the Caribbean coast. Getting here takes a short drive off I-75.
Painted Mayan pyramid mural in an arched niche
Mexico on every wallPainted murals and hand-done art run through the dining room, so dinner feels like a trip south.
Painted portraits on the red-lit bar front
The cantina after darkPull up a stool for margaritas, cantaritos and the 100 oz tower under the red and violet lights.

What our guests say

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★★★★★
We love this restaurant! They have amazing Mexican food and I love their churro fried ice cream. The prices are reasonable and the service is great.
LISA HOLLEY
★★★★★
One of our favorite local restaurants the food is always fresh and hot the employees are always courteous and prompt
barry cantrell
★★★★★
The finest Mexican restaurant in town, absolutely love this place, the food, and the customer service.
Justin Sharpless
★★★★★
Really good food and service. If you like spicy sauces, ask for the homemade spicy sauce, super tasty!
Karla Herrera
★★★★★
Food was great. I explained what I wanted and the guy figured it out exactly as I explained. Friendly people and a nice atmosphere.
robert brown
★★★★★
I love this place! Not even willing to try another Mexican restaurant! Me and my husband love getting away and coming here.
Ayushi Soni
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Cancun Mexican Bar & Grill storefront at Buttermilk Crossing
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Buttermilk Crossing, off I-75

2313 Buttermilk Crossing
Crescent Springs, KY 41017
(859) 331-0345
Hours
Monday to Thursday
11am to 10pm
Friday and Saturday
11am to 11pm
Sunday
11am to 9pm
Lunch menu 11AM to 2:30PM. Front patio when the weather allows.