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KI'IS Restaurant by Francisco Ruano, Playa del Carmen, ROO

KI'IS Restaurant by Francisco Ruano

4.7
4.7
43 Reviews
MXN500 and over
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Francisco Ruano

What 43 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for KI'IS Restaurant by Francisco Ruano

Paseo Kanai 15, Playa del Carmen, ROO 77740

Dining areas

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
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