Hidden Garden was easily one of my favorite restaurants at Live Aqua and one of the few places we…read moreended up visiting twice during our stay. There's usually a wait to get in, which says a lot considering most of the other restaurants didn't have much of one. We waited about 30 minutes the first night and 15 the second, and after eating here, I can see why it's one of the more popular spots on the property. We started with several appetizers. The samosas were small but really good. The gyoza was fine, just your standard gyoza. The chicken satay was another highlight, with a really flavorful peanut sauce. The dumpling soup was okay and a little different than expected since it included noodles. For entrees, the mixed fried rice was excellent. It had some kind of unique seasoning that I couldn't quite identify, but it worked. The rice had great texture, and they definitely didn't skimp on the shrimp and chicken. The pad thai was pretty good too, although it leaned much sweeter than I expected. It almost reminded me of a really good upscale microwavable pad thai, with more sweet sauce than spice. The THAO was another standout. It's kind of their version of orange chicken, and it was really good. My only complaint is that the portion size felt a little small, so I'd recommend ordering something alongside it. The desserts were surprisingly great across the board. We tried almost all of them except the mango and turmeric dessert. My favorites were the carrot cake and the leche coconut dessert. Both were excellent. They also have a nice selection of signature cocktails. The Sakarita, a sake margarita, was okay. The Geisha was good if you enjoy the smoky flavor of mezcal. My girlfriend really liked the Leche Martini, and my favorite was the Buddha, which felt like their take on an Old Fashioned. Service was consistently good. What really stood out was that when we returned two nights later, our server immediately recognized us, welcomed us back, and genuinely asked how we had enjoyed our first visit. It felt sincere and not scripted, which was a nice touch. The only downside is that the restaurant is entirely outdoors. They do have fans, but on really humid nights it can be rough. The second time we visited, the humidity was intense, and even sitting directly in front of a fan I felt like I was melting. That's more of a weather issue than a restaurant issue, though. Overall, this was one of the best meals we had at the resort. Great food, good drinks, friendly service, and a menu that had several items worth ordering again. If you're only trying a few restaurants at Live Aqua, this should absolutely be one of them.

We were in Cancun, MX and stayed at an all inclusive resort called Live Aqua, great resort,…read morerecommended. Came to Hidden Garden for one of our dinner for a special birthday celebration of my friend. The food was great and the ambiance was great. The service from our server was great. It was such a nice special touch for the chef to come out and ask how everything was, and the server brought out a birthday dessert for my friend. 5 stars on all of that. So why 2-stars then? The hostess of this place that evening was rude and out of place. We were all dressed VERY NICE in all black, however, one of the guy in our group's outfit was sleeveless. He was wearing a very nice leather sleeveless vest. Mind you, it wasn't a tank top, it wasn't swim wear, it wasn't athletic wear. It was an expensive leather vest, very fashionable. Nicer than all of the old men wearing shorts and Hawaiian shirts or basic polo shirts. The hostess didn't allow him in until he changed to something that had sleeves. Friend changed and was allowed in. Once inside, he put the vest back on for photos since everyone in our group coordinated to be wearing black fashionably. On our way out of the restaurant, the hostess had the nerve to stop us and say something about it. Lesson here is, do better. We understand that there's dresscode, but know what should be acceptable or not. If it was a tank top, swim wear, or athletic wear, we'd definitely understand. But it was not, it was upscale and fashionable, just without the sleeve. Plus, women are allowed to be sleeveless but not men? What year do you live in? Train your hostess better.

Nebrina is such a cute and cozy spot! After the day we had, I'm glad we opted for this gem instead…read moreof ordering in pizza. It's an outdoor bar with ample seating, great music and a full bar! We were greeted by a smiling, friendly face and sat at the bar at the communal bench (great for couples). This was the perfect spot for us to unwind especially after the day I had. The dinner and food menu were in Spanish, however it was very easy for us to comprehend what it said without having to ask continuously. Let me just say the menu items are crazy inexpensive. We ordered sirloin tacos, salmon hamburger, appetizer and two mezcal margaritas and our bill in USD was under $40. A WIN! From the hospitality, food and drinks I am in awe of how well we were taken care of. We chatted with the bartenders, Allen and Martín for majority of the night.. they spoke very little English and still managed to have us laughing all night, gave us many pointers and even gave us the background on all the Gins in their bar. Definitely a gem, and definitely will be returning before we leave!

I must have missed the boat on this one. I was expecting the "best tacos on the island" and left…read moreunderwhelmed. Very limited menu and the tacos I had weren't that great and hardly any filling over rice in each. The chicharonne in green sauce was mostly sauce. The ground beef tacos were soupy with lots of potatoes. On a high note the view is incredible. The restaurant is attached to the Tiny Gecko bar. We weren't sure if we were in the right spot until we saw the menu that read "El Torito". My beat advice is try it for yourself. The prices are decent. PROS: Ocean view Different style tacos CONS: Skimpy tacos with rice filler

Absolutely delicious! Rajas con crema, Chicken tinga and chicarrones in verde sauce on fresh blue…read morecorn tortillas!!! Sooo yummy! Good margaritas and a fantastic beach view. Right on the sea wall! We will definitely eat here again during our visit.

We were staying at the resort for my brother's wedding and had a reservation here for dinner. We…read morehad the pleasure of being waited on by Guadalupe, who accommodated us very well and even made fresh tiramisu in front of us. We had the best time enjoying fresh pasta, pizza, and desserts. My favorite had to be the pesto gnocchi and the spinach ravioli. Chef's kiss

Came to this resort in February 2026 for a wedding and had a lovely date night dinner here. The…read moreservice was great and the food was also delicious!

Lovely place. Excellent service. Very nice menu. Above average selections…read more Very reasonable prices.

Always great service and delicious food! Try the surf and turf, the Caesar salad, and the fish!…read more All are delicious! This visit I had the seafood pasta with squid ink (although the ink should have been mixed into the fresh pasta - it was a little messy to eat) and my hubby had the filet. So good!

My friends and I absolutely loved this place! Food was delicious and prices were right! I payed…read moreabout $380 pesos for 2 main courses and drinks. Great Service too!

Very good Italian food and the ambiance is great. Had an appetizer, 2 drinks, 2 main courses and…read moredesert for about $26 US dollars and the food was well worth it. The 4 cheese chicken penne pasta with chipotle was amazing. The shrimp and mushroom with garlic appetizer was delicious. Ice cream with a fresh strawberry was great to end the meal with. The place was quiet and very accommodating to my noisy 5 month old son so I was very grateful. Also the Bread they give you at the beginning of the meal was a great way to start a meal. Will definitely return here on my next trip

We came on a Friday, around lunch…read more You'll be seated at a table. Nice, but sizeable menu. Food is more tapas style. I had the beef fillet, which was really good. I didn't care for the vegetables much My friend had the red snapper. He said it was just okay. Took a long time for the meals to come out We had several drinks while waiting. They were okay.

God awful food. We ordered pizza and burgers. Burger was ordered medium and came out rare and…read morefalling apart. Pizza was microwaved. Definitely avoid this place as there are much better restaurants along the beach

MB was probably the most upscale dining experience we had at Live Aqua, and it definitely felt like…read morethe restaurant that was aiming for a higher-end atmosphere. There is a separate steakhouse on the property that costs extra, but honestly, MB did a great job and even has steak options that made me question whether I'd need to pay extra at all. This is one of the few places where there is actually a dress code. They seemed a little relaxed about enforcing it, but generally you're looking at collared shirts, pants, and closed-toe shoes for men, while women should avoid beachwear and flip-flops. The meal started with fresh bread rolls and what I believe was a strawberry butter, which was surprisingly good. I also tried the habanero cream soup. A lot of people recommended it, both online and around the resort, but for me it was just okay. It had a nice little kick and came in a bread bowl, but it wasn't the standout I expected. My marinated salmon course was good, although it arrived a little cooler than I would have preferred. For the main course, I ordered the stuffed chicken with shrimp, while my girlfriend ordered the veal cheek, and we also split the filet mignon. The stuffed chicken was excellent, but like most restaurants at Live Aqua, the portions were on the smaller side. Thankfully we added the filet mignon, because that ended up being the star of the night. It was fantastic, and if we had stayed longer, I probably would have come back just to order the steak again. For dessert, we tried the brownie with white chocolate, the hibiscus soup, and the lemon pie. The brownie was decent but pretty standard. The desserts were good overall, but the main courses were really what made the meal memorable. Service was good, although it had the same issue we noticed throughout much of the resort. The staff was friendly and attentive enough, but there were stretches where it felt like you were waiting around for someone to check in or refill a drink. One thing I wish they would change is the timing of the live piano music. They have a pianist from 6 to 9, but many of the resort activities and events happen between 7 and 9. We ended up dining around 9, and by then the piano was finished. Since the restaurant stays open much later, it would have been nice to still have that live music and atmosphere during later dinner reservations. Even with a few small complaints, MB delivered one of the best overall dining experiences we had at the resort. The atmosphere felt elevated, the filet mignon was excellent, and it was one of the places I'd make sure to visit again on a future trip.

MB is by far the highlight of Live Aqua's restaurant scene. There was a lot of hype before we came…read moreto the resort about MB and it did live up! It's a classy place with a lot of options. We went two nights in a row! We loved the little watermelon dish each table gets. The bread served was great, and we tried a handful of dishes including salmon, ahi tuna, filet, habanero soup, mushroom soup, pasta, dessert and a few others. Everything we had was really good. Definitely recommend.