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    Mendieta's

    5.0 (7 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Catering

    Event planning

    Gluten-free catering

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    Personal chefs

    Vegan catering

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    Lauryn D.

    There are not enough stars available to give this company. What almost felt like a trip gone bad for my daughter's birthday (between bad weather, cancelled excursions, and her friends passport issues) , Mendietas completely turned all of our frowns to BIG SMILES. I was referred by our lodging rental host and I could see why. From the consultations until the final clean up, Mr and Mrs Mendieta were professional, yet warm and welcoming. They are wayyyy more than just food. I am so picky and indecisive and their patience far exceeded my expectations. I changed so many things including the amount of guests and it was never an issue for them. This was a surprise for my daughter and she literally cried. They showed up early to rearrange and set up and cooked EVERYTHING fresh right in the kitchen and on their grill. It was lots and lots of rain and they managed to set up beautifully with smiles on their faces. They were right on time with everything as well as some of the most delicious margaritas I've ever tasted. The food was to die for. Not only did it look beautifully arranged with their own decorations, it tasted even better!! We wanted an authentic Mexican brunch/lunch and we had all of that and more. Fresh guacamole, tacos, picahna, ribs, salsas and churros. The pictures look nice, but, still not enough to show how great this experience was. I am so grateful for them. They made Cancun memorable and worthwhile. Chef Maria was who I spoke to the most and she made me so at ease and comfortable. And just like they set up beautifully, they cleaned it all up as if they weren't even there when it was over. Well....besides the yummy leftovers they packed up and stored for us. Please don't hesitate to book them, you will regret it if you pass up this amazing opportunity.

    Maria and Victor provided my husband and I with 2 unbelievable catered dining experiences. They were timely, professional, kind and creative. Their food was delicious and their presentation was impeccable. We highly recommended their food and services. We can't wait to use them again and again!!

    This was the appetizers,  Shrimp Ceviche, Ceaser Salad Skewers, and Shrimp Eclair

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    Entre Sabores

    Entre Sabores

    (2 reviews)

    Isla Mujeres

    The flavors alone earn a solid five stars, but this chef earns even more. Josafat is not only a…read moreculinary genius, but also ranks among some of the most personable customer service we've ever received. Based on a local recommendation, we hired Josafat to cater a small island wedding of 20 guests, and the recommendation could not have been more perfect. His rates were unbelievably reasonable, especially for our five-course seafood dinner, complete with freshly-made mojitos and margaritas. Every ingredient was freshly purchased that morning, and sliced, diced and prepared before our eyes. Each course tasted even better than the last, and was by far the best seafood we had during our two-week stay on Isla Mujeres. Our guests remarked they could have easily filled up on just the irresistible appetizers. Even our two vegan guests raved over their individual avocado salads. The wait staff Josafat brought with him were attentive and upbeat and set all of our guests at ease. Josafat was prompt in all communication, offered to meet with us the day before the wedding to go over all details and even provided chairs, tables and linens for a small fee. He offered additional services and details for our event (more drink options, chair covers and decor etc), which we turned down to save on cost; he provided them anyway at no charge. Josafat goes above and beyond in service and in culinary passion and is worth every penny! We are normally a frugal couple on vacations, but we already plan to book Josafat for a private dinner for our next visit to Isla Mujeres.

    Josafat made a *GLUTEN FREE* Christmas Dinner feast for us (12/25/18) at the condo we rented in…read moreIsla Mujeres, Mexico - pineapple aqua fresca and margaritas, shrimp & tuna ceviche, stuffed poblanos, chicken and peppers, guacamole, mixed vegetables, and amaranth seed cookies. He took care of everything from set-up to clean-up and the food was super fresh and so tasty. He was very responsive to us in advance when planning the meal and arrived on-time and everything was exactly as promised. He was professional yet personable and made the whole experience very comfortable, enjoyable, and special for us. We would recommend his services to anyone staying on the island who wants professionally prepared meal "at home."

    Axiote - Course 5 of tasting menu - beef tongue

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    Gonzalo Guerrero

    Great experience last Friday night at this Michinlin Bib restaurant. So glad I stopped by this…read moreplace is bomb and super not pretentious! Wish I got the tasting menu but I opted for 3 of the specialties instead and they were delicious... Tasting menu is best value tho! I got the raw trout sashimi thing and it was by far the best plate of the meal (first dish/appetizer) , then got the shrimp flautas (good not amazing) then I got the trout loin for the entree (good not amazing) Skinny marg was perfect and so was the waitress! Would recommend and go back but like I said I would for sure do with the 6 or 8 course tasting menu!

    Okay, where do I start…read more I made a reservation about a month before our trip, they were already pretty booked so I made a 4:45pm. I somehow missed that the coursed meal doesn't start until 6...and we didn't realize until same day. They couldn't rebook us until 9PM but told us to swing by early to see if they could get us in AND THEY DID. It was a Christmas miracle. And I'm glad they did because the whole experience was about 2.5 hours from start to finish. The place isn't very big, but is beautiful inside. They have an awesome bar and and open kitchen so you can see everything. It's a really neat place. We were seated pretty quick once they got the table cleaned, and then were greeted by our waitress. When we told her we were there for the 8 course meal, they switched waiters on us, and then the upselling started. Right off the bat they tried to talk us into a cocktail...when we were doing a pairing with our meal. It took them a little time to get the meal going, and then between courses was a little hit or miss. Sometimes it was free flowing and sometimes it took 10-15 minutes to get our next dish. The food. We were a little nervous we would leave still a little hungry but I assure you, you will not. For ~$100USD each, you get so much food, and a drink with every course. It was fantastic and so worth it. Here were the courses and pairings (that I can remember lol): 1. We started with the dips - a bean dip with cheese sauce and guacamole with crickets. Very classic, very well done. The crickets added a nice, nutty flavor. I was a huge fan of the beans with their blue corn tostadas, so much flavor. They also had a third dip that was pumpkin seed based, it was good but not as memorable. Their hot sauces came out with this course. It was paired with a house mezcal (with salts, cucumber, and orange) that was incredible and smooth. 2. Shrimp ceviche which was super refreshing and flavorful. They paired this with sparkling wine. 3. Sea bass with a cream sauce and grapefruit. I'm not a huge fishy flavor person - my first bite had all three compnents and I thought it was delicious. My husband just had fish as his first bite and thought it a little fishy, but once we added everything else he agreed it was great. Three small pieces, so it was a nice course. Paired with a sauv blanc. 4. Roasted tomatoes in a mole sauce. A nice veggie course. I thought they were cooked well, nothing super fancy. Paired with a Chardonnay. 5. Cooked shrimp with potatoes. My husband called this a "filler" course - there wasn't much to it. The sauce had some greens in it but it was just something light and easy to serve. Can't remember the pairing here. 6. THE CARROTS. MY FAV THING. OMG. Literally so fresh, the perfect texture, and the sauces. I could have eated a whole bowl with this one. Paired it with a red blend. 7. Cow tongue. I forgot a photo. I was starting to get drunk, I'm sorry. Paired with a red wine. This was tender, the sauce was delicious. If you're not used to beef tongue, please don't let it scare you. It was amazing. 8. Dessert. Also amazing. I think it was paired with a sweet red but....a little drunk here...we got a cheesecake which was more on the savory side, super unique, and so delicious. I was a huge fan. We also got a passion fruit custard and I'm a SUCKER for passion fruit. This was phenomenal. The food was INCREDIBLE. And such an amazing experience. And now the loss of a star. I hit on the service a little, but there was also some upselling which we don't love, especially at what is supposed to be michelin recognized. We often try Michelin recognized when we travel and the upselling was unexpected, I undertsand the culture down here, but still. ALSO we LOVED the house mezcal so much we asked for another shot ($280 pesos/shot). When we got the bill, the waiter upcharged to one of the most expensive mezcals on their menu ($520 pesos/shot) and refused to change it. We spent $60 on two shots after paying for our 8-course meal. It honestly was SUCH a dissapointing end to our meal and felt so icky. Be very careful with the service here.

    Mendieta's - personalchefs - Updated June 2026

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