Malpeque

Dining & Drinks

From our chic lobby bar to signature restaurant Malpeque, Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya offers refined dining experiences. Enjoy expertly prepared regional and global dishes, showcasing premier local ingredients.

Malpeque

Malpeque

This regal open-flame grill is inspired by the sight of live fire and the scent of salt-kissed cool ocean air. Dedicated to the delicate art of seafood preparation, the entire experience is grounded by an energetic open kitchen. Each dish incorporates an element of smoke, char, or fire – some subtle, others more overt. From bountiful raw bar presentations to whole fish grilled for two, this convivial evening restaurant celebrates the beauty of the sea and the power of flame.

Hours | 6 pm – 11 pm

Hours and days of operation subject to change

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Chaya

This warm, light-filled room evolves seamlessly with the moment at Chaya, an heirloom kitchen that explores the power of produce. In the morning, the kitchen offers a relaxed, comfortable, and revitalizing breakfast that changes regularly. Later, it showcases the beauty of hyper-seasonal ingredients, unique products, and the small-scale producers who represent the best that the food system has to offer. Complemented by a thoughtful beverage program that ranges from organic wine to fresh cocktails, this revitalizing, and convivial space creates lasting memories and beautiful culinary moments.

Hours
Breakfast: 7 am – 11 am
Lunch: 12 pm – 4 pm

Hours and days of operation subject to change

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Ja'o

Inspired by outdoor Mexican cantina cooking, Ja’o celebrates time-honored traditional techniques and recipes. Blurring boundaries between indoors and outside, this high-energy, vibrant space connects notions of relaxed luxury with timeless al fresco cooking. An expansive selection of boutique agave spirits informs the cocktail program, which is complemented with local beer, refreshing wines, and a full bar.

Hours
4 pm – 11 pm

Hours and days of operation subject to change

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Peacock Alley

Peacock Alley is a grand place of convergence. Borrowing from its New York predecessor, this Cancún iteration celebrates the space’s long and storied heritage as a natural gathering place, but adapted to this light, tropical, and unencumbered setting within the mangroves.

Hours
Early bird coffee station: 7 am – 11 am
Breakfast: 9 am – 12 pm
Evening menu: 12 pm – 9 pm
Bar service: 7 am – 11 pm

Hours and days of operation subject to change

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Pool Bar

Open from mid-morning through sundown, the focus of the space is on health-forward and revitalizing cuisine. The menu highlights fresh ingredients and light but flavorful dishes – perfect for al fresco poolside dining. Inventive cocktails and pressed juices will feature fresh fruits, herbs and citrus.

Hours
10 am – 6 pm

Hours and days of operation subject to change

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Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya Culinary Experiences

Delight your senses with tailor-made experiences for you and your party.

Meet the chef

Mauricio Lazcano, Signature Chef

Mauricio Lazcano is the Signature Chef at Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya, leading the culinary vision behind Malpeque, the resort’s signature seafood restaurant. With experience in luxury hotel openings and high-level kitchens, Mauricio brings a global perspective on gastronomy and a commitment to excellence aligned with AAA Five Diamond standards. His career across international cruise lines and exclusive resorts in Mexico has shaped his refined approach to seafood and contemporary haute cuisine.

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