DAO Contemporary Chinese Cuisine — Restaurant in Quintana Roo

We had our reservations here for 8:30 PM and while waiting for our table to get set up. We had an opportunity to meet Cliff was our Server. He was so funny and made our night so wonderful. We had made so many jokes and it seemed like we met for a long time. I will definitely come back and see you Cliff, my friend.

Update: 02/03/2025

We came back but Martin is no longer here but we met Cliff. He is wonderful and we had a blast joking with him. We had so much to eat. We did take some new pictures of the food that we ordered. We also met the chef and he has the same last name as me. We had a wonderful time. We definitely will book again on our next trip.

04/21/2025 We are back and yes we are at DAO. We also met our chef Ho as well. The food is so delicious and always makes us feel like family. We want thank you Emmanuel who took care of us and the entire staff at Dao for making our meals so good and memorable. We...

DAO, the Chinese restaurant at the top of Garza Blanca in Cancún, is more than a dining experience — it feels like a sanctuary in the sky. The atmosphere is serene and refined, with an elegance that quiets the mind and awakens the senses. The service is graceful, attentive, and deeply respectful, making you feel genuinely cared for.

Each dish is crafted with intention — rich in flavor, beautifully presented, and full of soul. From the first bite to the final sip of tea, there’s a sense of reverence, as if the meal itself is a celebration of beauty and balance.

DAO is not just a place to eat — it’s a place to be fully present. A place where food becomes ceremony, and time seems to slow in gratitude. We feel blessed to experience this elevated luxury and we can't...

This was the second year consecutively that we visited this modern contemporary Zen like oasis!!! Upon arrival, you’re greeted with a cool fragrance induced face towel and a glass of champagne. The staff is absolutely amazing and immediately puts you at ease in their exquisite and luxurious lobby area. As you’re waiting to check in, your senses are captured by the calming and inspiring sounds of chill electronica music and the most pleasant fragrance in the air! No detail has been overlooked! Garza Blanca Cancun takes you on a sensorial journey via food, cocktails, well appointed rooms, luxurious amenities, serene location and the most genuine and supportive staff!!! WE WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK!!! Thank you for EVERYTHING Garza...