My boyfriend ordered the Tostada, Catch of the Day, and the Fish Tacos. Everything was fresh and…read moreflavorful, but my favorite dish by far was the Fish Tacos. The tacos were perfectly balanced with a crisp and flaky fish, paired with just the right amount of toppings to enhance the flavor without overpowering it. The Tostada had a nice crunch and a vibrant mix of ingredients, while the Catch of the Day was cooked to perfection with a light and zesty seasoning. Overall, we had a great experience, but the Fish Tacos definitely stole the show for me.

This was one of my favorites. Located on the 12th floor by the spa and the gym, it's private for…read morebreakfast and lunch for the VIP guests and offers a more relaxed and less crowded atmosphere. At dinner it's open to everyone I believe and focuses on Mediterranean dishes. Good and service are wonderful. No buffet here.

AZUR was a pretty good first-night dinner and ended up being one of the better meals we had at the…read moreresort, even if it wasn't perfect. We started with the hummus and pita bread and the beef carpaccio. The hummus was really good and easily the standout appetizer. The beef carpaccio was okay, but it was kind of bland and didn't have a lot going on. For our entrees, I ordered the Pollo al Vino Tinto, which was a red wine chicken served over mashed potatoes. The chicken was cooked perfectly and had great flavor. My girlfriend ordered the Andalusian-style beef roast with creamy rice, and that was excellent as well. Both entrees were easily the highlight of the meal. The desserts were a different story. The baklava tasted more like a really hard churro than traditional baklava. We also tried the rum fritters and another dessert that was basically a cream puff sitting in a thin sauce. None of the desserts were bad, but they were definitely disappointing compared to the main courses. We sat on the patio, which had a mild ocean view, although it was mostly a palm tree frond view from where we were seated. The bigger issue was the service. It wasn't very busy, but it felt like we were forgotten at times. I think we only saw our server about three times during the entire meal. Despite the inconsistent service and underwhelming desserts, the excellent entrees and really good hummus made this a solid dinner and a good way to start the trip. I would eat here again.

The waiter was super attentive, friendly, and accommodating! There was a mix-up with our order so…read morewe got the wrong dish at first, but he immediately went back and brought us our order (with an extra egg!!). Every bite of the Eggs Benedict was decadent. The eggs were perfectly poached, and I appreciated that they weren't drowning in hollandaise. The French Toast caught me by surprise because I was expecting it to be somewhat crunchy when, in actuality, it had a super soft and squishy texture that instantly melted in my mouth. The views, food, and service were all amazing. Couldn't have asked for a better experience!!

I think I had a caprese salad here every night during our stay. Followed by a pizza, :)…read more All of our servers were amazing. The only thing that disappointed me is how many people don't tip the hardworking staff. The atmosphere is cute & tropical. We took plenty of photos here.

"Now mama don't you worry none From small things, mama…read moreBig things one day come" (Bruce Springsteen - From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come) Vento is a tapas restaurant located off one of the spokes of the Paradisus central atrium. It offers four salads, eleven cold tapas or small plates, fifteen hot tapas, and five dessert tapas. It's quite an elegant restaurant. You have the choice of sitting outside the main dining room in the atrium, or in the main dining room, which we chose. But we noticed it was noisy inside- perhaps a result of the open kitchen and bar areas that weren't too far from our seats, so we heard the shake, rattle, and roll of every dish, pot, and pan. Before we ordered, we were served a welcome drink that was excellent (some sort of strawberry and vodka concoction) and a basket with two small loaves of bread. The waiter very ceremoniouslly poured oil and a splash of vinegar into our three bread plates. We had a blast ordering. The waiter suggested we each order one salad, one cold tapas and four hot tapas. So we ended up with like 20 different things that all looked beautiful. My wife and son ordered the mozzarealla pizza from the hot menu, but it wasn't hot at all- kind of unappealingly warm. Here is my report on the tapas I tried: The greek salad was very good- lots of olives, which as an olive guy I appreciated, plus diced tomatoes, onions, peppers and crumbled feta cheese. An excellent cold soup (Ajo Blanco) served in what looked like a test tube with about a quarter cup of shrimp tartar. The shrimp tartar was delicious. Charcoal grilled octopus was a big chunk of an octo's tentacle served with potatoes in a sweet paprika oil. I didn't care for this at all. I've had octopus a few times and liked it, but this dish tasted a lot stronger than I expected. Black Baby Squid over wild rice - not a fan - it just wasn't something I liked, aesthetically so and taste wise. Pan fried shrimp with curry and chick peas over wild rice. Wonderful - my favorite dish of the evening - just bursting with flavor. I would have loved a big plate of it. Braised Veal Cheek with cauliflower and mushrooms. It had a very soft and delicate texture and was pretty good. King scallops with a green bean and pork ragout - another very good dish. Dessert tapas on the menu were a variety of sorbets, churros, ice creams, tiramiso and a custard. I ordered the vanilla custard, and it was very ordinarily flan-like. On the other hand, the Nutella ice cream was absolutely sensational. Our server was helpful and not intrusive, he explained the tapas concept and was swift in clearing the table and refilling the beverages. All in all, we had an enjoyable time and a pretty good meal.

What an unforgettable overall experience! Magnificent decor and atmosphere. Live piano player added…read moreto the overall ambiance.The wait staff was courteous, attentive, and professional and was very helpful to assist me with all of my selections. We had truffle burrata , arugula pear salad, homemade tagliatelle , lobster risotto and warm chocolate fondant. The quality and presentation in each course was impeccable. The tagliatelle was out of this world! We commented to the Maitre D as to the excellence of each course. He shared our comments with the chef , and the chef was kind enough to visit our table to thank us personally for our accolades and appreciation.When dining in Cancun, Fantino is a MUST!

Stepping away from our all-inclusive resort, we ventured into the heart of Cancun for a taste of…read morethe extraordinary at Fantino. This wasn't just another meal; it was a culinary journey, a deliberate rebellion against the beige mediocrity of resort dining. Our quartet, each seeking a unique escape, found solace in the artistry of Fantino's kitchen. The evening began with a delicate amuse-bouche, a tantalizing promise of what was to come. One of us savored the rich, earthy flavors of a mushroom pasta, each bite a symphony of umami that danced on the palate. Another reveled in the tender, perfectly seared filet, accompanied by seasonal vegetables that tasted like they'd been plucked from a sun-drenched garden that very morning. For the seafood lover among us, the grilled Mediterranean fish was a revelation - flaky, moist, and kissed by a whisper of the sea. The vegetarian of the group found nirvana in a vibrant, fresh salad, bursting with local produce and dressed with an olive oil so pure, it could have been a religious experience. Throughout the meal, the live piano music played a soft, elegant backdrop, elevating the ambiance to one of understated luxury. The service, seamless and unobtrusive, felt like a perfectly choreographed ballet. Each dish arrived with a narrative, a story of the chef's passion and meticulous attention to detail. In the end, it wasn't just the escape from the resort that we cherished, but the discovery of a place where food transcended mere sustenance and became art. Fantino didn't just feed us; it nourished our souls, reminding us that true culinary adventures lie beyond the safety of the all-inclusive. Good food is very often, even most often, simple food. And here, in the heart of Cancun, simplicity met sophistication in the most delightful of ways.

Based on the few yelp reviews and ratings, I was skeptical of this place, but I found that this…read moreplace had good reviews on google and decided to give it a try. We stayed at the altitude so we walked over when it was time for us to get seated. I recommend you to put yourself on the waiting list before if you don't want to wait 30-45 minutes. The ambiance was nice, and the glass of wine we ordered was really nice! I forgot the name of it but it was the first on the wine menu. We also ordered the pesto pasta, mushroom risotto, and the beef chunks from the main menu. Everything was absolutely amazing, the pesto was just right, not too bland and not too strong. The beef chunk dish could have been better, it just tasted like beef stew, hence the docking off one star. The risotto was incredible! If you like risotto you will love this place. Overall, good last dinner in Cancun!

This restaurant was walking distance from my hotel Krystal grand altitude, the food was amazing,…read more I got A classica insalata ceasare, a fruti de mare risotto and my wife got a lasagna, and we got a desert that we absolutely loved. This has been 1'of the 2 places that the risotto was how I like it . Highly recommend

Amazing service, and food. The wine is not bad and the food and atmosphere has a very romantic and…read moreSpanish setting. I would defiantly recommend this restaurant to those looking for a culture fix while in Cancun.

We liked the restaurant though the server could not explain the Spanish menu so we could not…read morenavigate it properly. However, whatever we ordered was good. There was live music. The house red wine was pretty good. Overall a pleasant dinner.

How hard is it to make decent food? Another All inclusive disaster! After eating here everyone was…read moresick. It got 1 star because views are amazing. Sad the food doesn't mirror the view! Save your stomach eat off Oleo site

Better than Hakka at Oleo!…read more (By the way, all restaurants at Oleo are for hotel guests only since it's All-Inclusive) My family and I had the best dining experience at Almar. The food, service, and ambiance is the best among the other restaurants in Oleo. (We're from Los Angeles so I've eaten lots of Japanese food there and my parents lived in Tokyo for many, many years...we just didn't think Hakka was the standout as opposed to the many travelers who says otherwise. Maybe it has changed?) By the way, make sure to reserve! You can get lucky and reserve on the same day. It's also a pity that this place is only open for dinner. They have fantastic views for the ocean and so maybe a 6 or 7pm reservation will have the sun still out. Otherwise it's pitch black outside. Drinks are great. Seems the same as other restaurants but the pina colada w/o alcohol is actually a slushie, which was super soft to the tongue! Now as for food...it's important to note that it's not technically a buffet BUT you can order multiple appetizers and entrees if you'd like. Appetizers: I recommend the Tomato Cream (soup) and Skewers. They're so fabulously fresh and seasoned. But be sure to try out other appetizers! I tried beef carpaccio for the first time and I thought it was great! Not overly salty, but tasty and tender. Entrees: I have to admit the Chef's creation of the day, which I tried on two separate days, were average. These were lasagna and Spinach Ravioli. It wasn't packed with a whole lot of flavor and seasoning. But, I could tell the pasta itself was fresh! Do consider the fish dishes like Catch of the day or salmon. We had beautifully seared and seasoned Mahi Mahi with vegetables that weren't bland as well. I myself haven't tried the salmon but it looked awesome when the other table had it. Desserts: Chocolate lava cake with the fruit at the bottom was amazing. The apple pie is too sweet for my taste, but it's definitely the traditional American apple pie sweetness. Though they've prepared it differently by having the apple portion showing on the top that was sitting on a thin crust at the bottom. Lastly service is fantastic. Servers like to strike a conversation with you and it's not pushy or unnatural. Our main server was wonderful! I forgot his name but it starts with a N and I took a picture with him. Thanks lad!