Arrecifes (Carvao)
at Moon Palace Cancun – Nizuc · Moon Palace Cancun
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.
What to order
Arrecifes (also called Carvao) is the Nizuc section's Brazilian churrascaria — tableside rodizio service where gauchos carve through a dozen different fire-grilled cuts at your table until you flip your coaster to red. It's the most theatrical dinner in the Sunrise/Nizuc sections and fills within hours of check-in. Strategy: ask servers for small portions of each cut so you can taste everything before committing to a favorite. Picanha is the one to hold out for.
- Picanha (Top Sirloin Cap)The Brazilian cut to wait for — fat cap down, perfectly charred exterior, tender center; signal the gaucho when you see it coming around.
- Lamb ChopsOne of the most popular cuts; ask your gaucho specifically for these and take them early before they run out.
- Chicken Wrapped in BaconThe most accessible cut and one guests consistently clean their plate of; good entry point while waiting for the prime beef rounds.
- Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)The table bread at a churrascaria — warm, cheesy, addictive; request more whenever it arrives.
Rodizio format — unlimited tableside service until you signal stop. Reserve on arrival day alongside Agra; both fill within hours.
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👔 Dress code detail: Long pants/tailored shorts, collared/polo/Mao shirt. No water shoes, bare feet, swimsuits, or sleeveless shirts.
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