Moon Palace Cancun

Main buffet restaurant at the Sunrise section offering international breakfast and lunch spreads, with a Mexican-inspired buffet dinner.

✨ Insider tip: One of two large buffets at Moon Palace Cancun; Mexican dinner buffet is a standout. Less crowded than the Nizuc buffet during peak hours.

Italian-themed restaurant serving an international buffet breakfast and à la carte Italian dinners. Features classic Italian dishes with a modern flair.

✨ Insider tip: Great for families; breakfast buffet is excellent. Italian dinner is one of the more family-friendly evening options at Sunrise.

Pan-Asian restaurant offering an extensive à la carte menu and live teppanyaki cooking performances. One of the most popular specialty restaurants at Moon Palace Cancun.

✨ Insider tip: Reservations required for teppanyaki tables (dial 0 from room). The teppanyaki show is a highlight — book early as spots fill quickly. Dinner a la carte also available without reservations.

Note: Teppanyaki: 5:45 PM; À la carte dinner: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Authentic North Indian cuisine featuring samosas, naan, a variety of curries, and unique desserts in an elegantly decorated setting.

✨ Insider tip: Frequently cited as the best restaurant at Moon Palace Cancun. Dinner reservations fill fast — book on day of arrival. Try samosas, naan, and the curry selection.

Poolside grill offering an international lunch buffet and à la carte dinner service in a casual beachside setting.

✨ Insider tip: Great poolside spot for casual dining without having to dress up. Dinner is à la carte with smart casual dress code.

Note: Lunch is buffet-style; dinner is à la carte

Poolside seafood restaurant offering an international lunch buffet with fresh seafood, and à la carte dinner service.

✨ Insider tip: Lunch buffet focuses on fresh seafood. Dinner requires smart casual attire.

Note: Lunch is buffet-style; dinner is à la carte

Texan-style BBQ restaurant featuring smoked ribs, hot sandwiches, and hearty BBQ fare in a casual atmosphere.

✨ Insider tip: Located next to the FlowRider wave simulator. Perfect for a casual lunch while the kids are at the water activities.

Wood-fired pizza restaurant located on the Gondola terrace offering a variety of freshly charred pizzas.

✨ Insider tip: Great for a casual lunch or late afternoon snack. Outdoor seating on the Gondola terrace.

Casual poolside pizza counter serving wood-fired pizzas throughout the day.

✨ Insider tip: Convenient for a quick poolside snack without leaving the pool area.

24-hour café offering coffee, pastries, crepes, paninis, and light bites in the Sunrise lobby.

✨ Insider tip: Open 24 hours — ideal for late-night snacks or early morning coffee before the buffets open.

Main lobby bar at the Sunrise section offering drinks, snacks, and live music in the evenings.

✨ Insider tip: Great for pre-dinner drinks. Live entertainment most evenings.

Elevated bar specializing in molecular cocktails and signature drinks with creative presentation.

✨ Insider tip: Unique molecular cocktail experience — worth visiting for the creative drink presentations.

Poolside bar with swing-seat stools offering refreshing drinks throughout the day.

✨ Insider tip: Fun poolside atmosphere with iconic swing seats at the bar.

Beach bar offering premium drinks in an exclusive VIP beach setting.

✨ Insider tip: Located on the beach; accessible to all Sunrise guests during standard all-inclusive hours.

Lively nightclub with DJ music and dance floor, operating three nights per week.

✨ Insider tip: Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday nights. Smart casual dress required.

Main buffet restaurant at the Nizuc section located in the Central Lobby, offering a wide variety of international fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

✨ Insider tip: Less crowded than some other buffets. Good variety including fruit, cheese, meats, tacos, and traditional Mexican dishes.

Brazilian rodizio-style steakhouse offering the best cuts of meat served table-side, with fresh salads and signature caipirinhas.

✨ Insider tip: Also referenced as 'Carvao' in some sources. Dinner only with smart casual dress required. One of the best meat options on the property.

Authentic Mexican restaurant serving à la carte breakfast and dinner with regional dishes from across Mexico.

✨ Insider tip: Breakfast here is a great alternative to the buffet for a sit-down Mexican breakfast experience. Dinner also recommended with smart casual attire.

Note: Breakfast is casual; dinner requires smart casual

Poolside snack bar and bar serving light bites and refreshing drinks in a casual outdoor setting.

✨ Insider tip: Great for staying poolside while enjoying snacks and drinks.

Mediterranean-cuisine restaurant doubling as a poolside snack bar during the day and à la carte specialty restaurant for dinner.

✨ Insider tip: Unique Mediterranean dinner option at Nizuc. Smart casual dress required for evening dining.

Note: Snack bar during day; à la carte dinner in evening

Gourmet burger restaurant serving Certified Angus Beef burgers à la carte poolside.

✨ Insider tip: Best burgers at Moon Palace. Casual and no reservations required.

Coffee shop in the Nizuc Lobby offering pastries, chocolates, ice cream, and crepes.

✨ Insider tip: Smaller than the Sunrise Café Bistro and not 24 hours — for 24-hour service, use the Sunrise Café Bistro. Order via the Palace Resorts app before heading down.

Casual food truck serving quick bites and snacks near the Nizuc pool area.

✨ Insider tip: Good for a quick bite on the go without leaving the pool area.

Main lobby bar at the Nizuc section offering cocktails, domestic and international spirits, and live entertainment.

✨ Insider tip: Live music most evenings. Great spot for pre-dinner drinks.

Classic English pub-style bar in the Nizuc Lobby offering live music and a relaxed adults-only atmosphere.

✨ Insider tip: Adults only (18+). One of the few adults-only venues in the Nizuc/Sunrise sections. Great for evening drinks with live entertainment.

Gourmet Italian restaurant located at the Golf Course Clubhouse offering an elegant dinner experience with premium Italian dishes.

✨ Insider tip: Reservations required. Frequently praised for high food quality. Smart casual dress required. Worth the trip to the golf course for dinner.

All-day à la carte restaurant at the Golf Course Clubhouse featuring Mayan and Yucatan-style cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

✨ Insider tip: One of the few all-day à la carte options at Moon Palace Cancun. Reservations required. Worth visiting for an authentic taste of Yucatan cuisine.

Casual bar at the Golf Course entrance offering drinks for golfers and resort guests.

✨ Insider tip: Accessible to all Sunrise and Nizuc guests, not just golfers.

Main international buffet at Moon Palace The Grand offering rotating selections for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with extensive variety including salads, cheese, meats, seafood, and desserts.

✨ Insider tip: Family-friendly with huge variety. No reservations needed. Excellent choice for all three meals.

Peruvian-themed restaurant offering buffet-style breakfast and lunch with Peruvian dishes like skewers, ceviches, and soups. Also offers à la carte dinner. Located near the waterpark pool.

✨ Insider tip: Less crowded than The Grand Buffet for breakfast. Swim-up bar attached to the Cusco pool. Great Peruvian buffet spread.

Note: Breakfast and lunch are buffet; dinner is à la carte

Caribbean seafood restaurant overlooking the Caribbean Pool offering buffet breakfast and à la carte lunch and dinner with ocean views. Features swim-up bar.

✨ Insider tip: Best breakfast view at The Grand. Live musical entertainment on most evenings. Reservations recommended for dinner. Swim-up bar at the Caribbean Pool.

Note: Breakfast is buffet; lunch and dinner are à la carte

Lebanese specialty restaurant with mezze-style dining featuring authentic Middle Eastern flavors. Considered by many guests to be the best restaurant at The Grand. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

✨ Insider tip: Top-rated restaurant by returning guests. Dinner books quickly — try lunch if dinner is unavailable. À la carte breakfast is a unique alternative to buffets.

Traditional Mexican cantina serving buffet breakfast and à la carte dinner with live mariachi music. Features authentic tacos, enchiladas, and grasshopper guacamole.

✨ Insider tip: Hidden gem at The Grand — often less crowded. Live mariachi adds to the atmosphere. Try the grasshopper guacamole and the margaritas. Reservations required for dinner.

Note: Breakfast is buffet; dinner is à la carte

Authentic Argentinean BBQ restaurant in an open-air setting offering international lunch buffet and à la carte dinner featuring the best cuts of grilled meat.

✨ Insider tip: Excellent steaks and impressive desserts — try the Chocotorta or homemade ice creams. Pop in for buffet lunch without reservations; dinner reservations recommended.

Note: Lunch is buffet; dinner is à la carte

Family-friendly Italian restaurant in The Grand Lobby serving wood-fired pizzas, pasta, and classic Italian dishes for lunch and dinner.

✨ Insider tip: Best family-friendly restaurant at The Grand. Pizza is excellent. Less formal than other specialty restaurants. Great option to bring kids.

Asian contemporary restaurant offering a sharing-style dinner menu with sushi, Pan-Asian dishes, and Japanese Robata grill. A highlight is Japanese wagyu cooked tableside on a hot stone.

✨ Insider tip: Dinner only; reservations recommended. Japanese wagyu cooked at the table is available for an additional fee. Sharing-style menu is perfect for couples or groups.

Premium steakhouse offering fine cuts including New York, Ribeye, and Sirloin filet, plus appetizers like shrimp cocktail and crab cakes. Premium cuts such as Porterhouse and Tomahawk available for an additional fee.

✨ Insider tip: Reservations required. Premium cuts (Porterhouse, Tomahawk) carry an upcharge. Excellent desserts including cheesecake and chocolate lava cake.

Adults-only French fine dining restaurant offering classic French cuisine including oysters, French onion soup, and escargot in an elegant, chandelier-lit setting.

✨ Insider tip: Adults only (18+). Most sought-after dinner reservation at The Grand — book on day of arrival. Portions are on the smaller side but exceptional quality.

Circus-themed family restaurant designed for kids, featuring live entertainment such as magicians, jugglers, and unicycle shows alongside child-friendly dishes like pizza and burgers.

✨ Insider tip: Reservations highly recommended as it is very popular. Kids absolutely love the entertainment. Food is secondary to the fun experience. Best for families with young children.

Authentic Mexican taco restaurant overlooking the Los Tacos pool, serving traditional taco recipes from across Mexico for lunch and afternoon snacks.

✨ Insider tip: Best spot for authentic tacos at The Grand. Try the guacamole — a standout. Outdoor setting beside the pool is very relaxed.

Casual beachside restaurant with table service, offering a light menu of snacks and cocktails overlooking the Caribbean Pool and ocean.

✨ Insider tip: Direct ocean view and beach access. Small menu. Can get busy and wait times increase. No dress code — convenient straight from the beach.

French-style café in The Grand Lobby open 24 hours, offering handmade chocolates, crepes, cookies, ice cream, hot drinks, and sandwiches.

✨ Insider tip: Open 24 hours — perfect for late-night snacks or early morning coffee before the buffets open. Handmade chocolates are a highlight.

Jungle-themed snack bar serving boneless wings, falafels, tacos, and other casual bites.

✨ Insider tip: Great for mid-afternoon cravings. Casual quick-service snack venue.

Main lobby bar at The Grand offering cocktails, premium spirits, and snacks in a stylish setting.

✨ Insider tip: Central gathering spot before dinner. Great selection of premium cocktails.

Prohibition-era speakeasy-style bar hidden within The Grand, offering creative craft cocktails in an intimate, sophisticated atmosphere. Adults only.

✨ Insider tip: Best bar experience at The Grand. Adults only — a hidden gem that not all guests discover. Creative cocktail menu.

Spanish tapas and wine bar offering small plates and an extensive wine selection.

✨ Insider tip: Great for light evening snacking with wine. Less formal than the specialty restaurants.

Bowling alley and bar serving snacks, drinks, and sports viewing with bowling lanes.

✨ Insider tip: Great for families and groups. Bowling is included for Grand guests. Best place to watch sports at the resort.

Adults-only pool bar and day club at The Grand offering premium drinks and exclusive pool atmosphere.

✨ Insider tip: Adults only (18+). Exclusive and less crowded than main pools. Premium drink experience.

Adults-only nightclub at The Grand with live entertainment, specialty cocktails, and a glamorous dance floor atmosphere.

✨ Insider tip: 18+ only. Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Different nights than Noir at Sunrise (Tue/Thu/Sat). Free entry for Grand guests.

24-hour room service available to all Moon Palace The Grand guests with a wide variety of meals, snacks, and desserts accessible via the Palace Resorts app.

✨ Insider tip: Included in the all-inclusive package for Grand guests. Order via the Palace Resorts app. Excellent variety including full meals and desserts.

Note: Order via Palace Resorts app