Not sure why I forgot to post this review. But since we…read morestayed at the Vidanta, Balche was one of the places we can grab lunch. Plus it was near the pool. Food was good for resort food, and service was also good. Of course place was cute and quaint being in riviera Maya and all.

Balché is the closest restaurant to the main pool at Vidanta Riviera Maya and is strictly only open…read moreduring lunch hours. We ate here twice during our stay and had delicious food both times. Specifically, after trying to eat at The Burger and discovering it was a Grande Luxxe-exclusive restaurant, we ended up at Balché and had a FANTASTIC burger. The bacon-gouda-mushroom combo is perfect. Also highly recommend the shrimp tacos and the chicken quesadilla! And like the rest of the resort, the service was pretty solid! Note: if all the menu prices seem inflated, keep in mind a 16% tax and 15% gratuity is already included in EACH menu item's price.

Frida's is one of the very few restaurants that I dined at while staying at The Grand Mayan. Why…read morestay at the resort when you can venture out for an authentic cultural dining experience outside of the hotel? The venue, like the rest of the resort, is elegant, but casual, and very clean. Much more sophisticated than a cantina, every table welcomes their customers with white tablecloths and and wine glasses. Congruent with the ambiance, the servers conduct themselves with polite professionalism and attentiveness. You will definitely be tended to with the utmost care and attention while dining here. The menu offers tacos, enchiladas, and other traditional Mexican delights with a modern twist. I ordered the GARLIC MOJO SHRIMPS, which wasn't bad, but not anything to rave about - queria mas sabor. Perhaps I am just a traditionalist and not a fan of modern Mexican cuisine? I honestly feel like I would have enjoyed the same dish, but richer in flavor, at a hole-in-the-wall restaurant outside of the resort and at a much cheaper price. I guess I paid for the convenience (It was 10:30 PM and it would have taken us some time to leave the resort and go back into town). In sum, if you are at the resort and going to stay in for the night, Frida's is a convenient choice. You will enjoy a relaxing dinner with great service; however, the experience may leave you hambriento de una experiencia mexicana mas autentica o con mas sabor.

We ordered a variety of things. Build your own taco, a shrimp thing and a stuffed pepper (can't…read morerecall the names of those two.). We also got guacamole and queso appetizers. All were pretty good. Service was fast and attentive. The mariachi band started playing about 7:15. Not too loud. Could still have conversations. The band was pretty good too.

Was glad that we were sat right away tonight but the service was sub par. We ordered the molcajete…read moretonight and were served with many fatty and skin pieces. When we told the server he said that's how it comes "tough luck" no compassion or anything his name server is Alberto. Did not address our concerns even when we spoke about it a second time. My mother a restaurant owner never gives chicken skin never have we had this experience especially at a "fine dining" restaurant. Disappointed but that's most of Vidantas restaurants TBH overpriced and NOT GOOD This 75$ plate was not worth more than 20$

The most awesome restaurant on the Vidanta property in Riviera Maya. The service was fabulous and…read morethe food even better. We had the wood-oven Molcajetes which was suggested by the waiter and was outstanding. The setting was perfect and made for it. Amazing dinner. You do not want to miss this.

Everything!! We try to go whenever we are in the area.The food is always delicious the service,…read moreamazing, and the ambiance couldn't be better!

Best. Mexican. Food . Ever. Period. Fantastic Restaurant on…read morethe sand of Playa Maroma. Incredible fresh food, prepared perfectly and delicious French Fusion dishes. Seriously good. The ambiance and cuisine are amazing and generally good vibes. Everything from the bread to the totiallas, Alaska's and deserts are prepared IN HOUSE. We are here 5/6 of the nights we stayed in Playa Del Carmen.

We finally explored the other side of the Resort property…read moreand to my disappointment, I wish we had done so on our first day. This area is the upscale experience we were looking for during our one week stay! It's refined, maintains its tropical feel with a higher end finish. Ambiance done right! We ordered and shared a bite to eat. We shared the octopus appetizer (good), ordered two shrimp tacos; delicious. Lastly we shared the bbq ribs (skip those). The staff was friendly and engaging and we enjoyed engaging and joking with them which made for a delightful last night at Vidanta - Salem.

Enjoyed eating here, especially after a tiring humid day. Tacos were pretty rich in flavor and the…read morecomplimentary array of sauces it came with was delicious. We got shrimp, carne asada, and al pastor tacos, each were about $7. Notably those caramelized onions in the carne asada tacos were so sweet and paired so well! Guacamole was pretty good too, came with giant chips. Staff was also kind enough to give us bountiful amount of limes to eat with our meals. Place wasn't busy at all when we arrived.

Had a fabulous breakfast at El Nicho this morning. I had one classic eggs Benedict and one with…read morecrispy bacon, avocado, and tomato. Yes, you can order two different kinds! Both were delicious. The hollandaise sauce was so creamy! Great service, light and airy dining area. I highly recommend them for breakfast!

Tucked away off the main drag of restaurants, this comfortable little place has expansive seating,…read moreand an outdoorsy feel. The climate inside is comfortable, a little warm. Their menu is big and full of choices. My partner ordered the cranberry waffle which was delicious and full of flavor. I had the bagel lox, which, I did like but I found the salmon to be a little mushy and stringy. It was tasty, don't get me wrong. Otherwise the potatoes that accompanied it were perfectly cooked and seasoned. Service was friendly and relaxed; we will definitely be back in the future!!!

We walked the beach down here from one of the inclusive resorts. Very safe stroll. Small quaint…read morefamily owned establishment with the traditional Mexican charm. The servers were very patient as we perused through the menu. We liked the simple tacos.

ORIGINAL !!! Real CÓSINA. de MAMA…read more Sabor , comida echa con Sazón Y con más ganas de Regresar

Don't miss this one. It's located above some typical souvenir shops…read more We were there at 5pm which we tought would be prime time, however it was pretty empty and quiet. We had a view of the park across the street. The service level is spectacular. Everyone chips in to make things go smoothly. I couldn't turn around and check things out without a staff member asking if I needed something. Very attentive. The food was cooked to perfection. The soft shell crab tacos are fabulous!! Highly recommended. We used them as an appetizer. The octopus plate was outstanding. It was cooked as they say with love. It was not rubbery or tough. I couldn't finish it but wanted to order one for the road. Give them a try!

Hello, We hope you…read morewould consider giving us another opportunity to visit your restaurant and help make this experience right. We dined with you on May 9 under the name Fairchild. There were three of us, and we visited around 2:00 PM. Unfortunately, our experience was very disappointing. My seafood risotto appeared spoiled and had a hair in it. My husband's tacos made him feel ill after only one bite, and he had to leave for the restroom immediately. His drink was extremely sweet and seemed to contain little or no alcohol. My drink was incorrect, served only half full, and came without a straw or garnish. Service was also lacking. We had difficulty communicating because no one assisting us spoke English. We poured our own water throughout the meal and were never asked whether we wanted refills or additional drinks. To make matters worse, we were celebrating my daughter's birthday that day, and it was completely overlooked despite our mentioning it. We felt so sick and uncomfortable that we wanted to leave immediately. We attempted to communicate our concerns and explain that we were not feeling well, but we were unable to get assistance due to the language barrier. We will be returning to the area in December and hope you will be willing to make this right. We would appreciate hearing how you can address the issues we experienced and restore our confidence in your restaurant. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to your response.

We arrived last night and were tired hungry and thirsty. We saw this place on the way to our hotel…read moreand decided to ride our bikes back for dinner! It did not disappoint. We were greeted by the server who explained the menu and took our drinks order . We had the margaritas which were delicious and I'm very picky about margs. I had shrimp tacos that were outstanding and my wife had the carbonara. The food was so good the service and friendliness of the staff coupled with the great vibes and drinks started our vacation off perfectly!!!!! We will be back again Give this place a try

First meal in the Yucatán and we were very happy. Chips, guac, tacos, and beers with a warm breeze…read morecoming off the beach.