Which Riviera Maya Hotels Have The Best Restaurants? 2025 Ranking Reveals Top Spots

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If you love planning your trips around great meals, you’re in good company—we at The Cancun Sun do, too.

OpenTable and KAYAK dropped their 2025 Top Hotel Restaurants in Mexico guide, and the Riviera Maya absolutely shows out.

Below, we’ve pulled every restaurant from the list located in Cancún, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum, plus quick tips on what to expect and how to book like a pro.

(OpenTable notes the list is based on verified diner reviews and demand metrics, and it’s displayed alphabetically—not a ranked order.)

All Riviera Maya winners from OpenTable’s 2025 list

• Gong — Vidanta Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen): Sleek Asian concept inside Vidanta’s resort community; great for sushi, sashimi, and shareable plates.
• Gustino Italian Grill — JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa (Cancún): White-tablecloth Italian favorite with house-made pastas, steaks, and a deep wine list in the Hotel Zone.
• Ha’ — Hotel Xcaret México (Playa del Carmen): Destination tasting-menu experience by Chef Carlos Gaytán (9 courses; advance booking recommended).
• KI’IS Restaurant by Francisco Ruano — The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai (Playa del Carmen/Kanai): Modern Mexican tasting menu from the chef behind Alcalde, set in the buzzy Kanai development.
• La Zebra — La Zebra Tulum (Colibri Boutique Hotels) (Tulum): Beachy-chic, laid-back spot for contemporary Mexican plates right on the sand.
• Mezzanine — Mezzanine Tulum (Colibri Boutique Hotels) (Tulum): Stylish cliffside Thai restaurant with postcard-worthy sunset views.
• Mi Amor — Mi Amor Tulum (Colibri Boutique Hotels) (Tulum): Intimate, design-forward boutique hotel restaurant—romantic vibe with ocean views.
• Quinto — Vidanta Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen): Premium wood-fired steakhouse with panoramic views at Vidanta’s Salum area.
• Toro — The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen/Kanai): Chef Richard Sandoval’s contemporary Latin concept—polished-casual and share-friendly.

Why this matters for your 2025 getaway

The Riviera Maya’s hotel dining scene has leveled up—big time. From Michelin-starred experiences at Ha’ to destination-worthy concepts inside new luxury builds at Kanai (EDITION and St. Regis), you can plan an entire trip around exceptional meals without ever leaving your resort area.

For context, we recently covered how the region’s fine-dining landscape continues to climb, including Ha’ retaining its Michelin star for 2025 and other standout kitchens raising the bar. If you want a quick primer before booking, check out our guide to this year’s Michelin winners in Cancún & the Riviera Maya and why foodie travelers are flocking here. (It’s a great starting point if you’re deciding between tasting-menu splurges.)

How to book (and dine) smarter

• Reserve ahead—especially for tasting menus. Ha’ and KI’IS can book out; OpenTable shows real-time availability and is linked on each restaurant’s page.
• Know the vibe. Toro at St. Regis Kanai leans polished-casual with bold Latin flavors; KI’IS is a multi-course modern Mexican journey; Gustino is classic fine-dining Italian; Vidanta’s Gong and Quinto are standouts for groups and special occasions.
• Budget for the experience. Tasting menus are splurge-worthy; check sample menus and prices on the OpenTable listing before you go.
• Transportation tips. If you’re staying outside the resort where your restaurant is located (e.g., dining at Kanai or Vidanta), allow extra time for security gates and on-property transit. Many venues offer valet or hotel parking.

The bottom line

Whether you’re staying in Cancún’s Hotel Zone, beachfront Tulum, or the resort corridors near Playa del Carmen, you’ll find serious culinary firepower inside hotels this year. Start with the OpenTable list above, then layer in your style—tasting menu or shareable plates, oceanfront or jungle-modern—and book early.

Your future self (and your camera roll) will thank you.