Shout out to Cesar, who made all of our culinary experiences during our stay, wonderful. We had the buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and a casita on the beach dining experience here. The food was solid but service was fantastic. On one occasion, Cesar had Gustavo assist. Gustavo was a very happy proud employee. The Sunday buffet was legit! There was an omelet station, someone making homemade tortillas for tacos, Bloody Mary's, fresh squeezed orange juice and watermelon juice. It had everything! Everyone seemed happy. I can't speak highly enough of Cesar and the staff we encountered. read more

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We were staying at an Airbnb across the street and frequented this place many times for breakfast. Customer service was amazing each time and the a la carte many was pretty decent for the price. They do offer a buffet breakfast for non-residents but we didn't get to try it. Highly suggest the eggs Benedict as it was my favorite breakfast I had! The decor of the cafe is nice and luxurious with an amazing view of Hotel Kempski's private beach. I'm sure there's other breakfast places in the area but if you're nearby I definitely suggest here read more

El Cafe Mexicano - Omelette, potatoes, asparagus salad - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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Absolutely delicious breakfast. The staff are incredibly nice and they greeted me with a "power shot" juice with herbs and vitamins to start your day. The buffet was great with plenty of vegetarian options. The chiliquiles rojo were delicious with a generous portion of onions. I also had the "jugo verde" which was delicious and fresh. The view of the Caribbean Sea is amazing and beautiful. I will definitely be back when visiting Cancun! read more

El Cafe Mexicano - Breakfast Buffet - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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This place did it again.. great service, ambience and food. If you happen to be in Cancun I strongly recommend to have your brunch In this place, you'll be treated as part of the family. Rudy did a great job taking care of us!! Thank you all! Recommended! read more

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Club Chicken Sandwich: 8.5/10 Eggs Benedict: 8/10 Omelet: 7/10 We went to breakfast/brunch here for 3 days, so I tried a variety of things. The restaurant is inside Hotel Kempinski and has a luxury/calm feel. My favorite meal was the club chicken sandwich. The chicken was flavorful and the fries were so good! The eggs benedict was a close second. The eggs were cooked perfectly, but the side of potato hash and asparagus was just okay, nothing special. The omelette came with your choice of cheese and meet, and overall was also just okay. I enjoyed eating breakfast here daily and the ambiance of the restaurant! read more

We enjoyed the breakfast buffet all 4 mornings we were there! After our first day, the host greeted us by name. A couple of the days we had Angel as our server. My daughter needs to eat gluten free and although there were things on the buffet that were naturally gluten free, we asked if she could order things off the menu so they would be prepared fresh and hopefully free of cross contamination. She was in heaven - each morning she had gf pancakes and then she had chilaquiles, huevos rancheros and custom made breakfast enchilladas twice, they were so good! The buffet was amazing! All your typical breakfast offerings and then each day, the Mexican/entree side was different. Everything from grilled salmon, taquitos, gorditas, shredded beef, chicken mole, carnitas, beef burrito bites, mixed veggies, refried black beans, lentils, etc. They also had a chilaquiles bar with differnt kinds of yummy toppings - pickled onions, pico, sour cream, panela cheese, green and red sauce. They had the fixings for bagel and lox along with several cheeses and fruits. Lots of pastries and cereals for kids. A sweet lady was making french toast, pancakes, waffles and omlettes made to order. There was also delicious Mexican hot chocolate and coffee as well as a Mimosa and Bloody Mary station. I've had a lot of breakfast buffets and this was top notch!! read more

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Absolutely loved this restaurant menu which was served in the lounge due to hurricane beryl. Kids loved their penne with butter and cheese or pomodoro. My husband got a zarandeado fish fillet that was just perfect and I got the tuna salad (tropical) and asked them to sear the tuna wowzers. It came with avocado and grilled pineapple. The service of the two gentlemen who worked round the clock for servicing meals that were centralized in the d lounge were just the nicest guys and so kind. Anytime we asked for anything they never failed to deliver. My kids wanted extra hashbrowns from breakfast and even though they were closed they did it for us. We loved this hotel and its restaurants but especially their service which is second to none. We will be back! read more

El Cafe Mexicano - Tropical tuna salad with grilled pineapple (usually comes raw but I asked for seared tuna which was sliced and tasted amazing) - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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Food was good and service was excellent. The beach portion can be a little hot and inside is your basic restaurant nothing fancy about the ambiance read more

If being pampered at a restaurant is your thing-- El Cafe Mexicano was designed with you in mind. This place pulled out all the bells & whistles... on a mid-month Thursday morning. They did everything but burp me, change me, and put me down for my nap afterwards. read more

Incredible Sunday brunch. ~$50/adult and half the price for kids. Delicious pastries, omlettes, churros, etc. Best part was unlimited mimosas and bloody marys from 10-1. David, our waiter, was AWESOME. 10/10 service from him and the rest of the staff. read more

Great breakfast buffet in an upscale hotel. Staff was wonderful. Did not matter that we were not staying there. Very elegant. Food was great, but be prepared to pay about $25 per person. read more

5 stars for the view, service, and location!! It was the best coffee run anyone could've asked for!! Yelp led us here for our morning coffee run and it took us by surprise. I'm so glad they are open to the public too. Exceptional service and views!! We went back to back 3 times!! read more

This review is on the breakfast buffet. I went to the breakfast buffet while in Cancun one morning with friends. The price is around $40 with the tip. This buffet is worth it. The buffet has unlimited mimosas and/or bloody mary's. They have an omelette bar, any pastry you could possibly think of, meat, cheese, and hot dishes. This buffet is fantastic! read more

Good option if you're not trying to leave the Ritz property for breakfast. Side note: if you're staying here there really aren't that many other options anyways, so this is a good one! $36 USD for the all you can eat/drink buffet. I would say it's worth it if you're really hungry so you can really eat everything. Lots of great options! I was starving and also exhausted and had zero intentions of waiting for some of the nearby places to open. Also didn't feel like walking to Starbucks this morning. Some mornings you just aren't feeling it! And on mornings such as those, it's nice to have a buffet option with bottomless cava mimosas. Not to mention their OJ is fresh squeezed ( as it should be!). The restaurant is large with lots of seating and most importantly well spread out so you have plenty of space and privacy. I got a table by the window and as it was still early ( open at 7am and I do like to be punctual!) there weren't a ton of people. I started off with some nice OJ that kept getting filled up by the waiters. And I was totally fine and not ashamed that they filled it easily 10 times, it was that fabulous! They have a section of traditional American breakfast. Waffle station, omelette,etc. But remember! You are in MEXICO! And while I may be a touch biased, there is nothing greater in this world than Mexican breakfast. I did wish they had a few more options of Mexican breakfast, but they did have chilaquiles that were very tasty! They also had a lot of salsas to choose from, but I also go right for the good with the grilled habanero. The mimosa station is nice and I love that they have good quality cava. So I didn't make myself an actual mimosa, I poured myself a flute of chilled Cava and occasionally sipped on my delicious OJ. Sometimes we improvise! The service was awesome and I only wish they had a few more offerings of Mexican breakfast. I'm sure if I had asked they would have whipped it right up! But I was perfectly pleased with my two servings of chilaquiles. read more

El Cafe Mexicano - Buffet is on point! Chilaquiles with beans and cheese! Plus Cava Mimosas with fresh OJ - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

Lots to like at El Cafe Mexicano (open daily for breakfast buffet or lunch) at the Ritz Carlton Cancún including the service, ceviche, and hot chocolate. I didn't take advantage of the buffet, but did enjoy a late brunch and just about everything it brought. If you only eat one thing at the Ritz Carlton, I recommend the Yucatán Ceviche (5 stars) served with Frech Corn Chips and Crisps. It's also available at the Caribe Grill and from room service. Consider, it a perfect compliment to your beachfront vacation. A Torta del Sur with Braised Pork and Avocado (4 stars) on a soft Bread Bun was equally hearty and refreshing. It tasted like comfort food ... and it was. We missed breakfast and the brunch, but since my wife was desperately craving hot chocolate, the server and kitchen were kind enough to find, prep, and serve some. I don't know if it is on the menu or how much it cost, but it was worth it because it was warm chocolaty goodness and my wife was happy. As with anything at the Ritz Carlton Cancun, you should expect 5-star service ... and it's exactly what we found at this restaurant. Because of the stellar service, incredible ceviche, and classic hot chocolate, I'm rounding up to 5 stars for El Cafe Mexicano. read more

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Exceptional customer service Donaldo, Guillermo are the best! Buffet for breakfast has a very wide selection of items. Excellent. Tinga and chilaquiles my fav read more

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Definitely the place to have lunch and breakfast, the shrimp tacos were amazing. Great portions and great flavor. After the first visit I had to go back everyday I was there for lunch and breakfast. read more

Beautiful place great armosphere thank you Wilbert for great service and amazing food

Somebody needs to be first to review this place so I guess it's me. Tucked away in the Ritz Carlton is an elegant yet very relaxed atmosphere with huge windows overlooking the ocean and sofas at most tables. Champagne brunch is why I'm here. Spanish Cava to be exact but it is brut and goes down splendidly. The selection is not large but it works. Most of the standards and a few Mexican dishes for good measure. If the buffet is not tantalizing enough they also include most of the menu to choose from. Steak and eggs for me. The view, the vibe, the service and the bubbles overcome the smallish selection and I round up to a 5 star rating. read more

El Cafe Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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This place was delicious. We had the baby shrimp fajitas and the chicken pastor tacos. The service was very good and the price was very reasonable. Don't think you will pay too much just because the restaurant is in the Ritz-Carlton hotel. read more

El Cafe Mexicano - Baby Shrimp fajitas with refried beans and guacamole. - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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Great casual lunch spot. Loved the pork tacos and shrimp ceviches. Wonderful service. Limited menu but worth a visit if you want to explore different food in the hotel zone. read more

This is the best breakfast I ever had . The food here is amazing . Been coming here for at least 25 years . The service is absolutely the best . If your juice gets low they fill it before you even notice . Been coming here for years and the guys who work there are the hardest working servers I ever had . They are head and shoulders above any restaurant service I ever had in the past . Just amazing . read more

We love El Cafe Mexicano for breakfast. They have a fabulous buffet selection and friendly attentive service. From beverages to fruit to breads and pastries to classic breakfast entrees this is a solid choice for breakfast or brunch. Even if you are vegan or vegetarian. read more

I love this brunch buffet. The food is flavorful and fresh. Drinks are always flowing. Service is top notch. Price is great. A must when you visit Mexico!! I went 2 days in a row on my last visit didn't disappoint. read more

We stayed at the Ritz for two nights and had the pleasure of eating at El Cafe Mexicano for Sunday Brunch. And for $35 it was worth every penny. The food was amazing! For the price you get a brunch buffet. There was a quesadilla and omelette bar, a spread of fruit, hot foods and cereals. The service was by far some of the best I've had and I left STUFFED. Their ala carte menu is just as good! We ordered the nachos and a quesadilla-- both were cooked to perfection. This place is a hidden gem and it's worth a visit even if you are in a different hotel. read more

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One day into a 5 day stay and we have enjoyed one brunch and one late lunch at El Cafe Mexicano. We love the food (as I am vegan and my husband is shellfish allergic), the beverages, the service, the view, the sofas, the ambience and the overall experience. If you stay at the RC you should definitely enjoy brunch. If you are staying elsewhere you should consider this excellent brunch option. read more

I only went there for breakfast. Quality of the food is good, but the breakfast buffet is quite limited when it comes to variety. Many Ritz Carltons have buffets with a huge selection of dishes, but not this one. The buffet at the Marriott is 15 minutes walk from there and has much wider variety. read more

Just fantastic service - the guys are great. Any respectable restaurant serving breakfast/brunch/lunch could send their servers here for training. The food's very good, too. You certainly won't find a better breakfast close enough to be worth it. Tip: The tacos served at the Sunday brunch are amazing! read more

El Cafe Mexicano - A nice setting for breakfast. - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

Their service is fabulous! We really enjoyed their ceviche and tostados. Definitely recommend eating here.

After staying at the ritz Cancun a number of times we just decided to walk to el cafe Mexicano to see if they offer lunch. We spent last year at the Belmonde La samanna st Martin and we missed the leisurely lunches with a bottle of Chardonnay. El cafe Mexicano offer the same ambiance and experience. Alex Flores , our waiter, made us feel like he was our personal waiter. I Highly recommend this spot for a break from the sun. Excellent food and service. read more

El Cafe Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

Choices were plenty, food was delicious, and service was beyond amazing! 35$ gets you a breakfast buffet with the most delicious juice in Cancun! read more

I didn't realize before hand that this was at the Ritz Carlton. The service was great, the scenery and ambiance was great. The food was very good and of course the price was in line with what you would expect from the Ritz. read more

Seriously this restaurant deserves more reviews, but really who has time when you're on vacation? Located inside The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun. Perfect place for a low-key, yet elegant and upscale dining (Did that make any sense?). Very warm and inviting service! I wish this was restaurant was much closer. You would find me there all the time (Certainly, a perfect excuse to visit Cancun more often). The view to the ocean is spectacular, especially during the day time. Food and service is great! If you're staying at The Ritz, you must come down an experience it at least once. read more

If you ever stay at the wonderful Ritz Carlton Cancun, you should certainly not sleep too late and miss the breakfast buffet in El Cafe Mexicano...it is heavenly! Honestly it is among the top three breakfast buffets I've ever enjoyed around the world. Homemade hot chocolate, wonderful Mexican coffee, eggs any way you like, Mexican entree specialities, a huge assortment of yummy pastries, champagne (yes for breakfast), juices including mango, an abundance of fresh fruit, and superb service. It was a pure delight!! Certainly it was an amazing way to start a beautiful sunny day in this very special tropical resort. This lovely restaurant also has huge Windows so you can enjoy their speculation beach views too! read more

Brunch here was great. $36 for all you can eat buffet with tacos, omelettes, pastries, eggs, bacon, cold cuts, cheese, fruit, and bottomless mimosas and Bloody Mary's. read more

The Restaurant for breakfast is the best spread in Cancun. The variety is mind blowing. I Love the cafe latte. So fresh and hot. I couldn't name all the dishes served. Amazing fresh fruits from the entire region. Pastries that will entice you to try them all. Not to mention the local Mexican dishes that are outstanding. The Usual omelette station that will accommodate any choices your starving for. The service is over the top. From the hostess to the busters. Getting a fantastic experience is their goal. Best part is you don't have to be a guest at the hotel to indulge. Sit inside or enjoy a table outside with a view that is incredible. read more

It's really good place in a nice expensive spot - Ritz Carlton 5* hotel. Great service, wonderful interior. The only thing: 2 dollar signs on yelp misleads. It's quite expensive place. Not super expensive, but pretty much. We paid $170 for 2 adults and 1 kid. Just regular lunch with few glasses of Pino Grigio for me and my wife. I'd say 3 $ signs is more fare. read more

Friendly service, great food (got the chicken fajitas, tamales, and ceviche for the table to share), and decent portions! Between my mom and I, we couldn't finish the two appetizers and entree! The flour tortilla that came with my mom's fajitas were so good and fresh/hot, and my tamales were very filling and came with a really good habanero sauce that had a really strong kick! read more

El Cafe Mexicano - The spread (fajitas, tamales, ceviche) - Mexican Near Me - Cancún, ROO

A good brunch buffet at the Ritz. It was $35 per person. It is worth it if you want to spend a morning at the Ritz.

I recommend this place. The staff is courteous and the food is delicious. You will not be disappointed. My favorite is the brunch and their nachos. After you are done eating, you can go to the beach and relax. read more