If you are here at Garza Blanca or Villa Del Palmar and you have the all inclusive package, then I say you should try this Chinese Restaurant. My first complement is the Service. Our server Juan was the best. We were a group of nine people and he took care of us real well. Two of us in our party have food allergies or food sensitivities. They were the best in accommodating us. The specialty cocktails they offer were unique in flavor and very creative. As far as the entrees, the food tasted good, but they were not traditional or authentic flavors. For example I ordered the chicken corn soup. When I received it, it was like a bisque. No chunks of chicken or corn. All the ingredients were puréed. It tasted ok, but not what I was used to. The walnut shrimp again did not taste or look traditional to what one is used to in Chinese cooking. The orange and Lemon chicken were drowned in sauce, it became overbearing. My favorite item that I ordered was the banana Lychee spring rolls with a condensed milk dipping sauce. If I wasn't full, I would have ordered two orders. We did not try any of the premium dishes because we found it counter intuitive to spend additional when most everything else is part of the all inclusive. read more

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We chose to as an option to spend the next two days dining at the Dao Restaurant. I thought the first day was a charm. We left out that evening so stuffed because the portions were incredible. Then there was one of the chef's signature drinks named "Buda"; I don't think I would do justice in explaining the taste. You certainly have to try it for yourself. As you can see from the photos, the restaurant was beautifully decorated as they adhered to the Chinese tradition. The waiter we had on BOTH days, named Emmanuel, was one of the best waiters I've met. He welcomed us with a traditional Chinese phrase; please don't ask me to repeat it:)- He suggested so many different dishes and drinks, and EVERYTHING he suggested was absolutely on point. We had the pleasure on the second evening of personally meeting Chef Atlas Ho: I have no idea where they got him from, but they made an amazing choice in hiring him. I've tasted a lot of Chinese cuisine, but this is in my top five in my travels internationally. The level of detail in the presentation, flavor, and taste was worth waiting for. My friend laughed at me while sampling the different food here because she stated that this was the first time I was left speechless, saying the whole time; um... If you have the pleasure of traveling to this particular resort, I recommend booking your reservation early so you can join many others who have enjoyed this experience at this restaurant. Hat's off to Chef Atlas Ho for a job well done! read more

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Going to an all inclusive resort can be sketchy with the food. But if you go to Garza Blanca be sure to check out Dao. I will admit it is a little odd getting Chinese food in Mexico but this place is perched atop the hotel and offers amazing views of the mangrove Forrest. Not only that the food is great! We had the dumplings, fried rice, king pao shrimp and more. All of it was great. If you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary, they will do a special song and fire show ( see photo). Even if you are not celebrating, if you ask them to do the fire show, they just might indulge you. Anyway, if you are staying here I would recommend checking it out. read more

I stayed at before the all inclusive Garza Blanca and I would definitely plan to come here - I could say this is the best restaurant at the resort! Make sure to reserve around sunset! Also, I review this as an Chinese person who has eaten at many different, Asian restaurants in San Francisco, New York City, Los Angeles, etc. Ambience 5/5 Absolutely stunning - ESPECIALLY at sunset. This restaurant is located on the roof top, next to the infinity pool. Also, the design of the restaurant is comfortable, contemporary, and modern such a great experience! They play Lofi music which fits the vibe perfectly. Food 4.9/5 Everything was surprisingly a lot better than I was anticipating, being in Mexico. Some food BETTER than what I've had in the heart of SF China Town! I believe they do use MSG which makes everything delicious :) but made things a bit on the saltier side. Chefs Hor fun Noodles - GET THIS with beef. There is something called "Wok Hei" which is essentially the charred Smokey flavor/HEAT from cooking in a Wok. And it was the most amazing Wok Hei I've ever tasted! Green beans with XO sauce - very flavorful and tasty! XO sauce is expensive, and I think they gave more XO sauce than green beans! BBQ Char Sui (pork) Buns - Delicious, fluffy exterior, flavorful interior. Would recommend as a Chinese dim sum staple Xiao Long Bao - soup dumplings, he's actually tasted more like dumplings, then soup dumplings (not enough soup. Nice flavor though! Hot & Sour Soup - better than a lot of Chinese restaurants we have had this soup at. A really great appetizer Banana and lychee spring rolls - this is quite yummy! Dip the eggrolls in sweeten condensed milk. Also served with a VERY coconuty icecream. Dao Cheesecake - one of the desserts that has a fire show associated! :) (or so I saw at the table next door - I didn't personally taste this this time) Service 5/5 Our main server was Emanuelle - he along with the rest of the staff were amazing. You can tell that the whole team is very tightknit. They sing happy birthday to the guests all together (one person with the cake, the fire show, the Instagram square, and everyone singing), they are willing to help each other out, even if it's not their main job, and the Chef, Atlas Ho, even stopped by to check in with us As some background, Atlas mentioned that he specializes in Chinese Malaysian cooking. He has had experience in Malaysia, Bali and has helped with the set up of the PV location restaurant. He has truly brought the values of Chinese cuisine to Cancun. Down to the cookware, tea-ware, and essence within the food! It truly feels like a full production, whether it is cutting the peking duck right at the table, doing a birthday cake fire show, or making mixed drinks at table side! 100% would recommend and I will be back! read more

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Dao is located at the rooftop of Garza Blanca resort. It is a stunning restaurant with excellent service. Reservations are required as they are often busy. You have to be a guest at the resort (here or Villa del Palmar next door) from what I understand. Our server was Cliff and he was kind and very attentive. There were enough vegetarian friendly options for us to have a meal. We tried veggie dumplings, vegetable fried rice and Ho fun noodles. The noodles were my favorite! They gave us a cheesecake to wish us a safe trip home as this was our last night of our trip which I thought was really sweet. The cheesecake was delicious without being too sweet. I recommend going around sunset to catch the breathtaking views from your table. read more

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DAO is the flagship Asian restaurant of Garza Blanca in Cancún. The food, prepared by Chef Ho (Atlas), represents masterpieces of Chinese cuisine. The dishes are delicious and beautifully done with delicate details. The menu has a wide selection of appetizers, ranging from artfully prepared dumplings, delicately fried shrimp, to spicy calamari, one of our favorites. The main dishes cover a variety of meats, fish and seafood. We have eaten here several times and love especially the Mongolian beef, the sea bass, and the Kung Pao style dish with a mixture of different proteins. Our absolute favorite dish is the Peking duck. For those on an all inclusive meal plan, this dish is not included, but it is absolutely worth to try it on a special occasion. Having eaten Peking duck in some of the best specialty restaurants in Beijing I found it of similar quality. Also the dessert selection is great and original. The ambiance at DAO is great, with its beautiful Asian decorations and the white Buddha as a centerpiece. The staff, headed by the wonderful and gracious manager Adriana Rosales, is very friendly and knowledgeable, as should be the case for a high end restaurant. Overall, a stay at Garza Blanca is not complete without a dining experience at DAO. read more

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Enjoyed dining here with my family while we were on vacation. I probably would have given five stars but I had been eating all day and as a result was not that hungry. However the atmosphere was beautiful and the employees were very nice and welcoming. They even made special noodles or for my son who is a very picky eater. During our reservation we definitely took advantage of the beautiful ambience and took several pictures. Our hostess for the night did a great job and suggesting meals with wines. The lettuce wraps were amazing. read more

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The service was impeccable. The ambiance is second to none, with its beautiful view of the beach and sunset. To put the icing on the cake, the food was AMAZING!!! I had the General Tso's chicken and crab ragoon. Oh yeah, the cream ragoon had real crag in it. My partner had the Braised Tofu and Veggies with veggie dumplings. We will definitely be back. read more

DAO! What an incredible dining experience!!! If you are in the area, and like gourmet Chinese American or fusion you do not want to miss DAO. Pedro was intuitive, he spoiled us, he made personalized and excellent recommendations. DAO has lovely atmosphere, too. This place was the highlight to our Cancun vacation. read more

5 stars is not good enough to describe this magnificent food at Dao! The customer service is A plus! The drink menu has great options of opulence. I could kiss the chef for the amazing food and presentation! read more

Great service and amazing food. Our server's name was Porfirio, very knowledgeable and with a friendly attitude, drinks kept coming! (Per our request) Ambiance is very enjoyable, we had dinner and had a sunset view. read more

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