KI'IS Restaurant by Francisco Ruano

4.7

43 Reviews

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

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2 people

8 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Romantic

KI’IS (Zest in Maya) by chef Francisco "Paco" Ruano focuses on the pursuit of beauty through simplicity, harnessing the best ingredients from the surrounding seas and the Mexican vegetable pantry. Honoring flavors from Guadalajara and taking inspiration from Mexico’s Pacific coast, KI’IS mirrors Alcalde’s culinary offer with a distinctive Mayan accent.

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Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
MXN500 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Vegetarian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 18:00–23:00
Phone number
984 122 4999
Website
https://www.kiiskanai.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Formal Attire
Executive Chef
Chef Francisco Ruano

Location
Paseo Kanai 15, Playa del Carmen, ROO 77740
Area
Playa del Carmen
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Tuna Tlayuda
Artichoke emulsion, avocado, purslane
Guacamole
Pistachio, seaweed powder, cacao nibs | Pistache, polvo de algas, nibs de cacao
Green Aguachile | Aguachile Verde
Scallops, ‘Criollo’ coriander, green sauce | Callo de hacha, cilantro ‘Criollo’, salsa verde
Green Aguachile | Aguachile Verde
Scallops, ‘Criollo’ coriander, green sauce | Callo de hacha, cilantro ‘Criollo’, salsa verde
No Tetela
Mushrooms potaje, white mole, amaranth, shiitake powder, mushroom nectar | Potaje de hongos, mole blanco, amaranto, polvo de shitake, néctar de hongos
Pumpkin Salad | Ensalada de Calabaza
Macadamia purée, cured nopal, heirloom tomato, and huauzontle | Puré de macadamia, tomate heirloom, nopal curado y huauzontle
Carne Apache
‘Harissa’ sauce, perfect egg yolk, Ikura | Salsa ‘harissa’, yema perfecta, Ikura
Clam of the Day | Almeja del Dia

FUERTES | MAIN COURSE

Roasted Suckling Pig | Lechón Rostizado
Guacachile, bean purée, pickled salad | Guacachile, puré de frijol y ensalada de encurtidos
Mayan Octopus | Pulpo Maya
Bean velouté, chione clam, chintextle, hoja santa | Velouté de alubias, almeja chione, chintextle, hoja santa
Fennel and Mole | Hinojo con Mole
Fennel, mole ‘amarillito’, green beans | Hinojo, mole ‘amarillito’, ejotes
Tikin Xic Fish | Pescado Tikin Xic
Catch of the day, axiote paste, green salad seasoned with bitter orange | Pescado del dia, marinado de axiote, ensalada verde, naranja agria
Braised Short Rib | Short Rib Braseado
Mole ‘coloradito’, confit xpelon, black beans | Mole coloradito, xpelon confitado, frijol negro
Josper Grilled Lamb | Cordero Asado al Josper
Chili spiced rub, guacamole, grasshoppers, green sauce | Rub de chiles, guacamole, chapulines, salsa verde
Marinated Rock Cornish | Pollito de Leche Adobado
Pico de gallo, salsa ‘morita’ | Pico de gallo, ‘morita’ sauce

What 43 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cancun / Riviera Maya
Innovative
Cancun / Riviera Maya
Good for groups
Cancun / Riviera Maya
Good for special occasions
Cancun / Riviera Maya
Contemporary Mexican
Puerto Morelos
Most Booked

Review summary

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KI'IS Restaurant by Francisco Ruano offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food" that showcases local ingredients. The ambience is "beautiful" and intimate, perfect for memorable occasions. While some noted small portions, the inventive menu, knowledgeable staff, and standout dishes like the "carne asada" make it highly recommendable.

43 Reviews

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MichelleW
Washington DC
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The ambience and service were excellent, but unfortunately, the food was disappointing. As food lovers who enjoy almost everything, we were excited to try the tasting menu, but we didn’t enjoy a single dish.
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shilpa
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing vegetarian tasting menu! Definitely check it out
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Paola
VIP
San Joaquin
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant of our whole vacation. The 7-course tasting menu is a must try. 100 Michelin stars are deserved.
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Juan
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend the restaurant, we started with the Mezcal tasting which we had a great understanding of where it comes from and the process. Then we went for dinner and the food was excellent so as the service, they really take care of you.
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Joya
VIP
Los Angeles
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was an unfortunate choice for us for our last night at The Edition. We’ve had excellent meals at the restaurant So’ol (also at the Edition), and next-door at the St. Regis as well. We expected similar quality of food. The service was good and the ambience and room were beautiful. The cocktails were great. However, the food was just not good. The portions were pricey, small and merely edible. Do not order the tasting menu.
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Ann
VIP
Nashville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is in a gorgeous setting and the service was great. The food was based on local ingredients, inventive and delicious. The wine pairings were the best we have had (and we do tasting menus often. The only negative was that the open-air nature of the building allowed for mosquitoes. The restaurant did have some insect repellent available at the front desk, but I would come sprayed in advance.
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Megan
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic! Delicious food and excellent service. Highly recommend.
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WalterH
Atlanta
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The experience was fantastic! We learned about locally sourced foods and the best wines to accompany various dishes. Just wish the portions were larger. The food was excellent and the service was outstanding! The caviar and calamari were standouts; however, the carne asada stole the show!
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Chasen
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Darby made the experience amazing - the staff was so amazing. It was a beautiful ending to an outstanding trip. Darby spoke eloquently and natural, and educated us on all of the amazing dishes we tried. The chef accommodated all of my sensitivity and it was absolutely wonderful.
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Evan
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent menu. The suckling pig and the short rib are delicious.
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KI'IS Restaurant by Francisco Ruano is rated 4.7 stars by 43 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

8 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

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Paseo Kanai 15, Playa del Carmen, ROO 77740

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Additional information

Area
Playa del Carmen
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 18:00–23:00
Price
MXN500 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Vegetarian
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Formal Attire
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Francisco Ruano
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.kiiskanai.com/
Phone number
984 122 4999

KI'IS Restaurant by Francisco Ruano

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Starters

Tuna Tlayuda

Guacamole

Green Aguachile | Aguachile Verde

Green Aguachile | Aguachile Verde

No Tetela

Pumpkin Salad | Ensalada de Calabaza

Carne Apache

Clam of the Day | Almeja del Dia

FUERTES | MAIN COURSE

Roasted Suckling Pig | Lechón Rostizado

Mayan Octopus | Pulpo Maya

Fennel and Mole | Hinojo con Mole

Tikin Xic Fish | Pescado Tikin Xic

Braised Short Rib | Short Rib Braseado

Josper Grilled Lamb | Cordero Asado al Josper

Marinated Rock Cornish | Pollito de Leche Adobado

What 43 people are saying

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