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

KI'IS Restaurant by Francisco Ruano

4.7
4.7
33 Reviews
MXN500 and over
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
20:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Fancy
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
  • Website
    https://www.kiiskanai.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Francisco Ruano

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Tasting Menu

    MX$5,200.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    A tasting menu crafted by chef Francisco Ruano that invites you on an elevated culinary journey. Festive flavors are brought to life through the artful blend of seasonal ingredients, creating an unforgettable experience. *Includes access to NYE celebration at ThePier

  • KI'IS Tasting Menu Paired with Our Finest Wines

    MX$3,760.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enhance your dining experience with a meticulously crafted tasting menu, complemented by a selection of our finest wines. Embark on a unique sensory journey that spans from the northern to the southern regions of Mexico, where each dish is perfectly paired with wines that reflect the country's diverse and rich heritage. Allow us to guide you through a celebration of flavors and aromas that showcases the excellence of our culinary and viticultural traditions.

  • Mexican Wine Tasting

    MX$1,200.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Embark on an exclusive Mexican wine tasting adventure that promises to captivate your senses. Relish in a handpicked selection of exceptional wines, each one meticulously chosen to showcase the finest of Mexican viticulture. Guided by esteemed sommeliers, this refined experience will immerse you in the rich flavors and intricate aromas, offering an unforgettable journey through Mexico’s distinguished wine heritage.
    Mexican Wine Tasting photo

Menu

A la Carte

Starters

  • 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

                                Last updated: 19 August 2024

                                What 33 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

                                Noise • Moderate

                                Loved For

                                • Cancun / Riviera Maya

                                  Best Overall

                                • Cancun / Riviera Maya

                                  Best Value

                                • Cancun / Riviera Maya

                                  Innovative

                                • Cancun / Riviera Maya

                                  Great for fine wines

                                • Cancun / Riviera Maya

                                  Romantic

                                • Cancun / Riviera Maya

                                  Good for special occasions

                                • Cancun / Riviera Maya

                                  Contemporary Mexican

                                • Puerto Morelos

                                  Most Booked

                                33 Reviews

                                1. Hubert

                                  Cancun

                                  1 review

                                  5.0

                                  1 review

                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Great Christmas Eve dinner with special menu. A wonderful culinary experience. Everything was perfect. Great carte de vin.

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                                2. Ben

                                  Central Texas

                                  1 review

                                  5.0

                                  1 review

                                  Dined on 14 December 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Great server and great food! Can’t beat the atmosphere.

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                                3. Jennifer

                                  VIP

                                  New York City

                                  5 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  5 reviews

                                  Dined on 14 December 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Lovely meal food was delicious and service was great!

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                                4. Carolyn

                                  San Francisco

                                  1 review

                                  5.0

                                  1 review

                                  Dined on 14 December 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Incredible experience - the ambience was perfect and the restaurant is beautiful, a ton of greenery. The food was amazing, so unique and the flavors were layered. Our server, Oriele, was incredibly knowledgeable, warm and funny. Even though the restaurant filled in, it still felt very intimate, so it made for a very memorable date night for my husband and I.

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                                5. Julie

                                  VIP

                                  New York City

                                  1 review

                                  5.0

                                  1 review

                                  Dined on 10 December 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Best meal of the trip. So much talent in the kitchen. Isaac was an amazing. The restaurant is lucky to have him on staff. Do not miss the braised short rib, tuna appetizer and guacamole

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                                6. Gina

                                  Chicago

                                  3 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  3 reviews

                                  Dined on 17 November 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Fantastic service, food was exceptional, thoroughly enjoyable evening.

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                                7. Ron

                                  VIP

                                  Atlanta Metro

                                  21 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  21 reviews

                                  Dined on 11 November 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  I am a foodie and I must say that KI’IS surpassed my expectations. Additionally, our server Adrian was amazing! Not only his recommendations were excellent, but most importantly, his knowledge of the history of Mexican gastronomy left me fascinated. I learned quite a bit from him. Highly recommend it.

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                                8. daniel

                                  Atlanta Metro

                                  9 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  9 reviews

                                  Dined on 22 October 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 4
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 4
                                  We were served the “tasting menu” and it was a memorable experience.

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                                9. Courtney

                                  Charlotte

                                  1 review

                                  5.0

                                  1 review

                                  Dined on 6 October 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Our dining experience at KI'IS was amazing! Our waiter, Oriel, was fantastic and all of his recommendations were absolutely delicious. He's an asset to the restaurant and we would highly recommend dining at KI'IS to anybody visiting the area. The food quality, presentation and taste were first class. Again a special thanks to Oriel for making our night even more special.

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                                10. SeekingSpeakingValue

                                  Austin

                                  3 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  3 reviews

                                  Dined on 29 September 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  One of our most memorable dining experiences in our 53 years of marriage. We were treated like royalty beginning with compliments on our matching coral and white attire. The restaurant knew we were celebrating our December anniversary with 5 nights at The Edition and join in the celebration with complimentary stems of Prosecco. The savory flavors and textures were simply amazing. No words can explain. The wait staff graciously and thoroughly explained the various selections including the suggested way to eat the food. It seemed everyone enjoyed having us join them for dinner. After two days, we have reservations again tonight!

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                                FAQs

                                KI'IS Restaurant by Francisco Ruano is rated 4.7 stars by 33 OpenTable diners.

                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                Make a booking

                                2 people
                                20:00
                                Booked 8 times today
                                Experiences are available.
                                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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