Peter's Restaurante — Restaurant in Cancún

AMAZING (long review here, but they deserve the detail)

My wife and I were searching Google Maps for somewhere new to eat, when I stumbled upon Peter's. Reading the reviews, and seeing the menu, I was certain we had a great choice on our hands (but I had no idea how much of an understatement that would be...)

We arrived, and I noticed that parking was limited, and the restaurant wasn't large (we took an Uber, so parking wasn't an issue). I'd strongly recommend being dropped off, and perhaps even scheduling reservations, though admittedly, we just walked in, but it was lateish on a Saturday evening.

The decor and ambiance was excellent--low, intimate lighting, including candles on the tables, and a great musical selection playing in the background.

We were immediately greeted by the hosting/service team (they speak both English and Spanish, and have menus in both languages as well). Staff was warm, knowledgeable, very helpful, and very accommodating. Some of the best service we've experienced.

Now, the reason why you're here: the food is EVERY bit as good as reviews would have you believe. We started with mushroom ravioli (one that is frequently raved about online for good reason), and the foie gras--TO. DIE. FOR! 🤤 My wife and I haven't been able to stop talking about the foie gras. They bring complimentary bread to your table too, and take my advice: dip it in the foie gras juices and/or the ravioli sauce.

For our mains, we had smoked salmon (my wife), and the sautéed porcini chicken breast (me). Man, listen. Every bite was perfect. Let me just say, chicken breast is easy to make taste "good", but is also too easy to dry out, but every single bite of this chicken breast was moist, flavorful, and heavenly (served on perfectly cooked fettuccine noodles too).

Lastly, we split a slice of key lime pie for dessert (you should know, all desserts are made in-house). I should've gotten another slice. SO good!

The Chef, Peter (as in, the guy whose name is on the door), stepped out to meet us and get our feedback. I had to tell him how amazing it was, and his hilariously matter-of-fact response was "that's the idea". 🤣 Didn't come off as arrogant or stuck up, just knew what he was there to do, and prides himself on doing it exceptionally well.

We were finally ready to leave (while contemplating if we could somehow beg for a bit more foie gras to go), and we headed for the door, where Peter stood waiting, bidding us goodnight with his (also hilarious) send-off of "see you next week". (He's correct by the way. We've already booked reservations to go back one more time before we head back home)

Easily a Top 2 restaurant experience, and we've been to a couple Michelin Star restaurants before. We'll be dreaming of food from here for...

Tucked away from the bright lights of Cancun’s Hotel Zone is a rare jewel called Peter’s Restaurant, a place that doesn’t just serve food, but orchestrates an experience that lingers in the soul. During my five-day stay, discovering this restaurant wasn’t just a highlight, it was the highlight. No polished resort buffet or beachfront eatery even came close to the warmth, refinement, and hospitality I found here.

From the very first visit, I felt something different. This wasn’t dining, it was belonging. Peter, Claudia, and their team create a space where you’re not just a guest; you’re family. That kind of sincerity is almost impossible to find, yet here it flows naturally, woven into every detail of the night. (The Jazz music playing is also a great touch)

I found myself returning not once, not twice, but three nights in a row, an act that says more than words ever could. My favorites quickly became classics: Claudia’s Salad, a fresh harmony of flavors that wakes the palate; the Seafood Linguini, where each bite tastes like the sea whispering through handmade pasta; and of course, the signature Peter’s Parfait, a dessert that doesn’t just end a meal, but crowns it.

On my final night, the restaurant had already etched itself so deeply into my journey that I did something I’ve never done anywhere else in the world: I invited two new travelers from my hotel I had never met before to dinner, on me, simply so they too could taste this magic. That’s how unforgettable it was!

Peter’s isn’t just the best restaurant in Cancun, it’s one of those rare places in the world that captures your heart. I only hope, when I return, they’ll remember me and that my same table will be waiting for me with a bottle of Heineken 0.0 :-) . Until then, I’ll keep the memory like a song stuck in my head: warm, unforgettable, and...

We tried a bunch of restaurants during our trip to Cancun, from small "hole-in-a-wall" establishments where the staff spoke minimal English, to five-star resort restaurants where a live pianist serenaded us with music during the meal. Peter's was the best restaurant we had the pleasure of dining at and we returned for a second visit right before we left.

Quick note about the service: while there were other restaurants where we were treated like royalty, I personally preferred how comfortable it was at Peter's. The service was more personal and attentive without being overbearing.

The food: I was impressed by how meticulously each dish was prepared and how consistently delicious everything was. During the two visits, we tried a total of 9 things on the menu, and each one was carefully crafted to please our palate. Chef Peter's style favored using many layers of light flavors to enhance the natural taste of the ingredients. With each bite of the food, you would taste the initial flavor of the sauce, which led to secondary and tertiary flavors, which then gave way to the freshness of the food. Everything melded really well together, with certain ingredients sometimes being highlighted, but nothing ever overwhelmed other flavor profiles. For certain dishes, the aromas would also linger in your esophagus, and with each breath there was a pleasant aftertaste.

I also wanted to specially call out the pork tenderloin. There's a reason why the first page of the menu highlighted this dish in particular. The pork was so tender that the texture was somewhat reminiscent of duck. If there's one thing you need to try, it's this one.

Will definitely return on our...