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La Veranda

3.7 (25 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Touristy
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Gus M.

You can have an excellent meal while looking at the pool or the ocean, right in front of you. You have excellent customer service provided to you by the hotels employees. It is a beautiful place, and they serve you excellent, delicious food. I highly recommend the buffet.

Emmeline W.

One of the best AYCE buffets I've ever had-- tasted even better knowing it was included in the resort :') For COVID safety purposes, some staff wear masks, and tables are sanitized frequently and thoroughly. The waitstaff are incredibly attentive and friendly, though definitely trying to upsell La Veranda's specialty drinks (charged at an extra cost to the card presented at check-in, though usually $5 or less). I think breakfast and lunch serve the same items, though dinner changes by the weekday. Some nights, the patio area has additional stalls that serve other dishes like tacos, paella, etc. Performers sing or dance nightly to accompany meals, usually matching the "theme" of the evening (ex. American, Italian, Asian). The quality and variety is phenomenal-- my photos barely capture the array of dishes available every day. I had to laugh at some of the options clearly pandering towards to average picky American eater (WHO GOES TO CANCUN FOR HOT DOGS AND PIZZA) My only gripe is that multiple beverages or soups are left out without lids... Dust or dirt could easily settle in and sink into the liquid :S And several dishes are left out without a sneeze guard... Who knows what happens then. NOTE: swimsuits aren't permitted in La Veranda-- clothing/coverups required to check in for any meal. You'll need to provide your room number each time.

Fabian L.

Very nice spacious place with indoor and outdoors seating. The staff is really on top of their game. They make sure your happy satisfied and full when you leave. I would recommend the shrimp ceviche good portion fresh and tasty. They also have a buffet style dining. The food is not bad at all. I stuck to the menu as oppose to buffet as I'm more into quality not quantity. If you order a glass of wine red or white it's always chilled. Tried a mojito not bad but I added a shot of rum cause it was slightly weak! For a hotel restaurant you can't go wrong here. They do breakfast lunch and dinner. Full bar clean place clean bathrooms. My suggestion is make sure the food is cooked well.

Their breakfast is better than lunch.
Florence W.

I was at this buffet for 2 days so far (breakfast & lunch). Their breakfast is like a normal breakfast any restaurant serves, but in buffet style. However, it's slightly more limited, and when something runs out, they either take a while to replace it, or just switch it out with something from the lunch menu. They have a place on a counter where they also give out freely squeezed watermelon juice. When I went, the food was pretty ok, and tasted sort of store bought. The smoked salmon was the best thing they had to offer, since it wasn't super salty. However, I suggest not eating their donuts. I don't know if it was just that day I was there, but when I was, the donuts weren't good. At lunch the following day, the food was even more limited than breakfast, having multiple places serving the same food. I was somewhat disappointed in the food they made, since I had tried and disliked the majority of it. The salad bar was messy. I'm guessing some rowdy people decided to be picky and mess it up. If this had happened, I'd expect atleast one of the staff members to clean it up or something. Their steak was quite over cooked and very chewy as well. In a nutshell, breakfast was way better and I'd recommend that over their lunch anytime.

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I'm sure the food's great, however cross contamination of allergies is a non negotiable dealbreaker. MY FIANCE ALMOST DIED!

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Great food and service! The buffet is delicious and fresh. The service has always been the best!

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“We always look forward to eating at La Veranda which is the primary restaurant at The Royal Sands Resort.”

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Hacienda Sisal - Salsa's

Hacienda Sisal

4.0(223 reviews)
0.1 km•Zona Hotelera
•$$$

This is by far my favorite restaurant in Cancun. The food is excellent. The wait staff is fantastic…read moreand the ambience is nothing short of welcoming and warm. We only had seven nights in Cancun and we chose to return here to eat a second time during this trip. Are lotta good restaurants in Cancun so to get us back there a second night in one vacation, it has to be pretty special. Both nights we had something different and enjoyed all of the dishes Immensely. Don't forget to try the tableside guacamole, prepared by your waiter. Unlike many other Mexican style restaurants in Cancun, or anywhere else, this food is very authentic and the tastes are superb. Don't miss this if you have the opportunity.

We came here to celebrate my sister-in-law's birthday and I have to say it was easily the best meal…read morewe had with out all inclusive meal plan. I will say, right off the bat, this place is loud if you're hear during peak meal time. While the mariachi band was a nice added touch, it only exacerbated the already loud dining experience. If you're looking for a quiet, romantic meal, this isn't the place for you. But if you're ok speaking up a bit throughout the meal, do not pass on this restaurant. I opted to try things that I wouldn't easily find at a restaurant, even in Los Angeles where I live. That meant I tried an aztec corn soup for my appetizer (it tasted like liquid corn bread and I say that as a compliment) and then for my main I tried a Molcajete Mixto. It was absolutely amazing. The best way I could explain it is a Mexican bibimbap. Each of the 3 types of meats were grilled perfectly, the special cheese was mild, but had a really great texture to it. The bits of cactus were cooked to perfection where they were soft, but with just the right amount of bite to it. I gobbled that dish up so quickly and considered asking if I could have another one. If I wasn't already stuffed I absolutely would have. It was probably the single best dish I had the entire week I was in Cancun. I've now made it my quest to find somewhere near me where I can get something even remotely comparable. I also appreciate that they had 'kid cocktails.' All 3 of my boys felt so adult sipping on their special mocktails. Our wait staff was a tad out of sorts, they would often say they were going to grab something for us (i.e. a high chair) and then completely dissapear. In the case of the high chair we just ended up finding one ourselves. But I think this issue stemmed from them just being so busy and slightly overstaffed. When they were with us, they were nothing short of fantastic. Honestly, if I ever return to Cancun, I will absolutely be returning here. It was that good. It makes getting the all inclusive package worthwhile. I will, however, avoid going on mariachi night.

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Hacienda Sisal - Churros

Churros

Hacienda Sisal - Storefront

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Marina Sunrise Cancún - Breakfast for one!! Mexican style omelette and chorizo omelet plus cortados and juices.

Marina Sunrise Cancún

4.0(75 reviews)
1.4 km•Zona Hotelera
•$

I was looking for a nice traditional breakfast that was close by my hotel and preferably near the…read morewater. I found this place on good ol Yelp and figured I'd give it a go! It's pretty hidden so be sure to look for the Marina Sunrise sign ( see in my pictures). You walk upstairs and through a Starbucks pop up store/convenience store and then back down to the patio. Very small area but all tables have a gorgeous view of the water and if you get there at opening time (8am) like I did, you get to see the guys getting the rental boats ready for a fun day out on the water. This place is sooo inexpensive and really tasty! If you're looking for a break from the overpriced hotel breakfasts, this is your place. For 90 pesos ( roughly $4 USD) you get your choice of eggs, meat, OJ, coffee. That's a serious bargain. I mixed it up and got scrambled eggs with chorizo and got Grapefruit instead of OJ and opted out of coffee since it was already so hot outside. They also provide delicious tortillas. Totally worth every penny and more! Back home a basic breakfast like this would have run me close to $17, so it was nice to get a break for breakfast not costing you as much as other meals. Worth coming by and enjoying a peaceful traditional breakfast.

Yelp said the location was open. When we arrived, the marina personnel said the restaurant was…read moreclosed for business and somebody needs to update yelp. We had to regroup and find another spot for breakfast. Very inconvenient

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Marina Sunrise Cancún - Look for this sign as it's a small hidden place!

Look for this sign as it's a small hidden place!

Marina Sunrise Cancún - View for breakfast

View for breakfast

Marina Sunrise Cancún - So cute with their swings

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So cute with their swings

El Fish Fritanga - Tuna Tostada

El Fish Fritanga

4.4(915 reviews)
0.9 km•Zona Hotelera
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Delicious and authentic Mexican seafood restaurant overlooking the laguna. If you want beautiful…read morescenery, high quality seafood, and a less-touristy atmosphere in the hotel zone, check this place out! Waiters speak Spanish and English, are very friendly, and absolutely no wait for the waterfront table. The shrimp ceviche had so many shrimp with a tasty sweet sauce and avocado garnish. Guacamole was perfectly prepared, and all meals come with tortilla chips and a variety of salsas on a decorative boat tray. The tuna steak and Salmon with Lime Sauce were prepared perfectly and were both tasty and high quality. Sadly, the food was so delicious and filling we had no room to try the desserts. About a block away from the Isla Mall, but a much more authentic experience than the mall restaurants. A must-try dinner spot for seafood lovers in the Cancun hotel zone.

Awesome. Nothing new for Cancún eats on Hotels Kukulcán…read moreBlvd. Totally dug the wide variety of fresh selections sitting at this gorgeous beachfront locale. From varying tortas, quesadillas, & burritos; to seafood risotto's & shiny tuna steaks.. (get the Camarones à la Mexicana). (Needs to get the Octopus off menu; cmon.) Check out the outdoor cabana-style comfortable seating area next to the joyful boat dock. Service is quick, efficient, extremely friendly, and informed.. as expected ;)

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El Fish Fritanga - Storefront

Storefront

El Fish Fritanga - Tacos Gobernador

Tacos Gobernador

El Fish Fritanga - Tecate Roja in can. Would prefer the bottle

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Tecate Roja in can. Would prefer the bottle

El Cafe Mexicano - Donuts

El Cafe Mexicano

4.8(44 reviews)
0.5 km•Zona Hotelera
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I was fortunate to be staying at the Kempinski Hotel on a Sunday to be able to enjoy brunch, 10-1,…read morein El Cafe Mexicano. It was included with my room, but was just $65! This has to be one of the biggest bargains in the hotel zone. Service was superb! I would say the majority of those attending the brunch were not guests in the hotel. There was literally something for everyone. You could have omelets, pancakes, waffles or crepes. They had carved prime rib. They had a taco and quesadilla station. There was an area for vegetarians. There was a pastries area. There was a dessert table. And bottomless Chandon mimosas were included! Roll me out of there! I very much enjoyed the prime rib, which they were happy to cook a little more, if you didn't want raw. It was excellent! I saved room for the flan at the end! It's my favorite dessert in Mexico. In the next month, if I am again in Mexico on a Sunday, I will definitely return here for Sunday brunch!

Shout out to Cesar, who made all of our culinary experiences during our stay, wonderful. We had the…read morebuffet 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.

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El Cafe Mexicano - Salads and vegetarian offerings

Salads and vegetarian offerings

El Cafe Mexicano - Fruit pastries.

Fruit pastries.

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

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Tropical tuna salad with grilled pineapple (usually comes raw but I asked for seared tuna which was sliced and tasted amazing)

Siete - Ceviche de camaron - shrimp ceviche

Siete

4.6(12 reviews)
1.1 km•Zona Hotelera

Siete ended up being a pretty good breakfast spot during our stay, although we never got the chance…read moreto try it as the Mexican restaurant. It happened to be closed on the night we planned to eat there, which was frustrating. Honestly, I wish the resort would provide a schedule at check-in showing which restaurants are open and closed each night. We ran into that issue with more than one restaurant during our trip. For breakfast, Siete is very much a traditional buffet. There's a large selection, but some of the breads and pastries sit out in the open and can get stale pretty quickly. The omelet stations were one of the better features. They have two of them, which helps keep the lines moving, and there are a ton of toppings to choose from. The omelets were pretty good, although like most omelet bars, they were slightly overcooked. The standout part of breakfast was the fresh fruit and smoothie station. I believe the gentleman working there was named Marco, and he was awesome. He made our smoothies three different mornings and was always energetic, friendly, and happy to help people figure out what flavors would work well together. They had an impressive selection of ingredients too, including things like prickly pear, aloe vera, and other fruits and vegetables you don't normally see at a breakfast buffet. They also have cereal, meats, a Bloody Mary station, and plenty of other breakfast options, so there's something for just about everyone. Service overall was just okay, but the hostesses were really nice and welcoming. Not the most amazing breakfast buffet I've ever had, but it was a solid option each morning, and Marco alone made the experience a lot more enjoyable. I would definitely eat breakfast here again.

Siete offers the BEST breakfast buffet ever…read more The best part of the buffet was the fresh omelet and smoothie station. Since when do you ever see a fresh smoothie station at a hotel/resort buffet? Shout out to Marco the only staff member at Live Aqua that left an impression on me for being the most genuinely cheerful guy ever. He will concoct something for you if are indecisive and it always comes out great. Very unique ingredients are available to curate your drink ie. cactus, dragon fruit, star fruit, passion fruit. He makes it a show out of making the smoothie too- all the ingredients he uses is always enough for 1 glass with no waste! They have the best fresh juice station as well- papaya, cantaloupe, watermelon-- all so smooth with no pulp. Fresh fruits, so many pastries, churro & chocolate fountain station, Mexican coffee, Mexican breakfast foods- there's something for everyone. Mimosas are also available! Their dinner offerings were lackluster and not that memorable comparable to their breakfast service. Since the size of the Siete was more spacious than their other restaurants, service is also a lot more slower than usual. Would highly recommend dining at Siete for dinner on their Mexican Festivity night at Live Aqua (was on Thursday) the week we were there- they have live music and performance.

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Siete
Siete - Chips with pico & guacamole

Chips with pico & guacamole

Siete - Breakfast buffet dining area

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Breakfast buffet dining area

Gourmet Marché - Buffet

Gourmet Marché

4.8(4 reviews)
3.6 km•Zona Hotelera

We're staying at the resort 8/10-8/16/20 and just had this spot as our first breakfast ... SO GOOD!…read more I had the omelet station, bacon, and some smoked salmon. The station had lots of topping choices and there were 2 going at the same time, so no waiting in line. I usually only eat turkey bacon at home, so the real bacon here was a real treat to me! And who doesn't love eating FRESH SMOKED SALMON with breakfast - what a treat! I also had a cantaloupe and pineapple plate and the fruit was so perfectly ripe, it was almost hard to pickup with a fork! My fiancé had the french toast after we heard another couple talking about it at check-in last night ... it truly didn't disappoint! You could see the granules of sugar on top mmmmhmmm! He also made his own chilaquiles ... look at that pickled onion on top - amazing! He also had this really delish candied pear that had a plop of whipped cream on top, as well as other fruits. It was the perfect level of sweet and tart mix. Of course don't forget to order your mimosas and bloody mary's to go along with your epic breakfast!

Probably one of the better bets at the resort. The breakfast buffet was good. They have omelette…read morestations which is great! Big selection of an assortment of pastries and hot foods. The smoothies were terrible. Don't bother. Orange juice tastes like it's fresh squeezed. That was a nice surprise. I did go for a quick bite at dinner time one night. Taco bar is the only decent thing I had in there. At any rate, the other restaurants are all booked up most days so this is a good option.

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Gourmet Marché - Breakfast Buffet

Breakfast Buffet

Gourmet Marché
Gourmet Marché

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La Veranda - buffets - Updated October 2026

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