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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!!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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
2 years ago
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
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
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
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
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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
8 years ago
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
5 years ago
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
11 years ago
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
6 years ago
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
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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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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
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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
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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
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