María Dolores by Edgar Núñez — Restaurant in Quintana Roo

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Maria Dolores is, without a doubt, the most incredible dining experience I’ve ever had in Cancun. As a Michelin-starred restaurant, I wasn’t the least bit surprised by the level of excellence—every single aspect of this meal was simply extraordinary.

From the appetizers to the main courses and desserts, each dish was bursting with flavor. Even the peach gummy palate cleansers were a delightful surprise—so much thought and craftsmanship went into every bite. My friends enjoyed some expertly crafted cocktails made by the talented bar staff, and Alan, the sommelier, was truly exceptional. His wine recommendations, especially for a wine connoisseur in our group, were spot-on and elevated the entire experience.

What really impressed me was how accommodating they were to my gluten and dairy sensitivities. In most Michelin-starred places, you’re often limited to set menus, but Maria Dolores offers a full menu of mouthwatering options tailored to dietary needs—an incredible level of care and flexibility.

They also offer a Chef’s tasting menu, perfect for those looking to indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey. Having visited Cancun many times and dined at numerous great restaurants, I can confidently say that Maria Dolores far surpasses them all. No other restaurant in Cancun offers this level of culinary artistry and exceptionalism.

A huge thank you to our server Christian, our sommelier Alan, and the manager, Angel. These three went above and beyond to make our experience perfect, offering thoughtful suggestions and impeccable service. It was genuinely beyond words.

I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Maria Dolores to anyone visiting Cancun. An absolute must-visit for anyone who appreciates extraordinary food and...

I was stung by a scorpion on the finger while simply sitting at my dinner table at Maria Dolores. The pain was immediate, intense, and lasted for hours—burning, tingling, and numbness radiating down my entire finger. I informed the staff, and the manager eventually came over just to tell me they “didn’t find any scorpions.” That was it. No sense of urgency, no accountability.

But here's the worst part: they didn’t even warn the other diners. No announcement. No effort to ensure guest safety. Not long after, another table screamed and jumped up after seeing a 7–8 inch scorpion crawl into a crevice between the booths. We weren’t dealing with a fluke — this was a full-on infestation.

For a high-end restaurant, the complete lack of safety protocol and transparency was shocking. No pest control response, no evacuation, not even basic concern for guest well-being. The restaurant continued service as if nothing had happened—and they didnt even offer to comp our meal.

On top of that, the octopus tostada was straight up bad and ceviche were nothing to write home about. The jumbo shrimps were the only thing making this restaurant ok.

If you value your health, safety, or peace of mind while dining, stay far away from this place. A luxury meal is not worth a...

We’re staying at Hotel Atelia Playa Mujeres and made a reservation to come eat here at Maria Dolores. It was one of the few restaurants that required a reservation here and I see why: the only thing better than this meal was the service. Our server was Andres, and he was friendly, conversational, and funny. From placing napkins on our laps (with tongs) to explaining the culture behind of some of the dishes we tasted, Andres and the rest of the staff deserve 5++ stars.

Now the food:

We started with some burrata which came with an eggplant purée. It was refreshing and a great start to our meal. We then tried soft shell crab tacos, which we ended up ordering seconds of and two tostados: sea scallops + beef carpaccio. Sooo delicious. For our main course, we had the duck and filet mignon - both of which were incredible cuts of meat with perfectly paired sides of sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, bordelaise sauce and mushrooms. The chocolate hazelnut dessert was probably the best dessert I’ve ever had. Wish I was in Mexico to visit here more often tbh. Thank you to the staff for making this an unforgettable dining experience...