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.

The best restaurant on the grand Velas property....should have eaten here every night. The flavors…read moreare amazing and the preparation is spectacular, every plate that leaves the kitchen gets Laura Avalos's blessing. Had some great mexican wines, Anxelen Shiraz and Monte Xanic..... this is very traditional Mexican, super concentrated with flavor and prepared so deliberately that every bite will be memorable.....gracias Laura, and thank you for making my stay so memorable.

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.

What can we say about this place. This was not our first time visiting Vidanta but it was just as…read morewe expected. The scenery is awesome. The golf greens sit just outside the cafe and the ambience is very welcoming. Service was outstanding, in which they take great pride. Angelina, the manager visits each table ensuring service and the meal is as expected. And our breakfast was delicious.

Food and atmosphere is great! Smaller and quieter than most restaurants at Vidanta…read more Breakfast and Lunch menu changes at 11am and there is a dress code compared to other places. If you like Modelo Especial, you are in luck! They have it here.

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.

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.

I really liked this area at the resort. Lots of little shops and restaurants to choose from. Great…read morefood and craft beers too. Most of the restaurants let you choose food from any vendor and they bring it to wherever restaurant you are in. Very friendly servers.

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've visited twice now, once when El Nicho had just opened and then again a few months later, on a…read morerecent visit to Puerto Morelos. It's very nicely appointed, with a chill and modern vibe. The food is outstanding and the service, very attentive. This last visit, my hubby ordered huevos motuleños and I had the mole chilaquiles, which are now my favorite. Also - the coffee and pressed juices are excellent!

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

I totally get why this place earned Michelin recognition in 2025. The softshell crab tacos were…read moreeasily the best I've ever had--perfectly crispy and packed with flavor. The salsas were incredible, the homemade bun was next-level, and that smoky cucumber drink was something special. Even the presentation was on point. Service here, and honestly all around this area, has been outstanding. Puerto Morelos is definitely a place I'd come back to.

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.