KI'IS Restaurant by Francisco Ruano

Name: KI'IS Restaurant by Francisco Ruano
Address: Paseo Kanai 15, Playa del Carmen, ROO, Mexico, 77740
Telephone: 984 122 4999
Price range: Mex$500 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

36 Reviews

Mex$500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Fancy

KI’IS (Zest in Maya) by chef Francisco "Paco" Ruano focuses on the pursuit of beauty through simplicity, harnessing the best ingredients from the surrounding seas and the Mexican vegetable pantry. Honoring flavors from Guadalajara and taking inspiration from Mexico’s Pacific coast, KI’IS mirrors Alcalde’s culinary offer with a distinctive Mayan accent.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
Mex$500 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Vegetarian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
984 122 4999
Website
https://www.kiiskanai.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Formal Attire
Executive Chef
Chef Francisco Ruano

Location
Paseo Kanai 15, Playa del Carmen, ROO 77740
Neighbourhood
Playa del Carmen
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve Tasting Menu
MX$5,200.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
A tasting menu crafted by chef Francisco Ruano that invites you on an elevated culinary journey. Festive flavors are brought to life through the artful blend of seasonal ingredients, creating an unforgettable experience. *Includes access to NYE celebration at ThePier
KI'IS Tasting Menu Paired with Our Finest Wines
MX$3,760.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enhance your dining experience with a meticulously crafted tasting menu, complemented by a selection of our finest wines. Embark on a unique sensory journey that spans from the northern to the southern regions of Mexico, where each dish is perfectly paired with wines that reflect the country's diverse and rich heritage. Allow us to guide you through a celebration of flavors and aromas that showcases the excellence of our culinary and viticultural traditions.
Mexican Wine Tasting
MX$1,200.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Embark on an exclusive Mexican wine tasting adventure that promises to captivate your senses. Relish in a handpicked selection of exceptional wines, each one meticulously chosen to showcase the finest of Mexican viticulture. Guided by esteemed sommeliers, this refined experience will immerse you in the rich flavors and intricate aromas, offering an unforgettable journey through Mexico’s distinguished wine heritage.

Tuna Tlayuda
Artichoke emulsion, avocado, purslane
Guacamole
Pistachio, seaweed powder, cacao nibs | Pistache, polvo de algas, nibs de cacao
Green Aguachile | Aguachile Verde
Scallops, ‘Criollo’ coriander, green sauce | Callo de hacha, cilantro ‘Criollo’, salsa verde
Green Aguachile | Aguachile Verde
Scallops, ‘Criollo’ coriander, green sauce | Callo de hacha, cilantro ‘Criollo’, salsa verde
No Tetela
Mushrooms potaje, white mole, amaranth, shiitake powder, mushroom nectar | Potaje de hongos, mole blanco, amaranto, polvo de shitake, néctar de hongos
Pumpkin Salad | Ensalada de Calabaza
Macadamia purée, cured nopal, heirloom tomato, and huauzontle | Puré de macadamia, tomate heirloom, nopal curado y huauzontle
Carne Apache
‘Harissa’ sauce, perfect egg yolk, Ikura | Salsa ‘harissa’, yema perfecta, Ikura
Clam of the Day | Almeja del Dia

FUERTES | MAIN COURSE

Roasted Suckling Pig | Lechón Rostizado
Guacachile, bean purée, pickled salad | Guacachile, puré de frijol y ensalada de encurtidos
Mayan Octopus | Pulpo Maya
Bean velouté, chione clam, chintextle, hoja santa | Velouté de alubias, almeja chione, chintextle, hoja santa
Fennel and Mole | Hinojo con Mole
Fennel, mole ‘amarillito’, green beans | Hinojo, mole ‘amarillito’, ejotes
Tikin Xic Fish | Pescado Tikin Xic
Catch of the day, axiote paste, green salad seasoned with bitter orange | Pescado del dia, marinado de axiote, ensalada verde, naranja agria
Braised Short Rib | Short Rib Braseado
Mole ‘coloradito’, confit xpelon, black beans | Mole coloradito, xpelon confitado, frijol negro
Josper Grilled Lamb | Cordero Asado al Josper
Chili spiced rub, guacamole, grasshoppers, green sauce | Rub de chiles, guacamole, chapulines, salsa verde
Marinated Rock Cornish | Pollito de Leche Adobado
Pico de gallo, salsa ‘morita’ | Pico de gallo, ‘morita’ sauce

What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cancun / Riviera Maya
Best Overall
Cancun / Riviera Maya
Best Value
Cancun / Riviera Maya
Innovative
Cancun / Riviera Maya
Great for fine wines
Cancun / Riviera Maya
Romantic
Cancun / Riviera Maya
Good for special occasions
Cancun / Riviera Maya
Contemporary Mexican
Puerto Morelos
Most Booked

36 Reviews

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WalterH
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The experience was fantastic! We learned about locally sourced foods and the best wines to accompany various dishes. Just wish the portions were larger. The food was excellent and the service was outstanding! The caviar and calamari were standouts; however, the carne asada stole the show!
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Chasen
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Darby made the experience amazing - the staff was so amazing. It was a beautiful ending to an outstanding trip. Darby spoke eloquently and natural, and educated us on all of the amazing dishes we tried. The chef accommodated all of my sensitivity and it was absolutely wonderful.
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Evan
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent menu. The suckling pig and the short rib are delicious.
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Hubert
Cancun
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Christmas Eve dinner with special menu. A wonderful culinary experience. Everything was perfect. Great carte de vin.
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Ben
Central Texas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great server and great food! Can’t beat the atmosphere.
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Jennifer
VIP
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal food was delicious and service was great!
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Carolyn
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience - the ambience was perfect and the restaurant is beautiful, a ton of greenery. The food was amazing, so unique and the flavors were layered. Our server, Oriele, was incredibly knowledgeable, warm and funny. Even though the restaurant filled in, it still felt very intimate, so it made for a very memorable date night for my husband and I.
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Julie
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best meal of the trip. So much talent in the kitchen. Isaac was an amazing. The restaurant is lucky to have him on staff. Do not miss the braised short rib, tuna appetizer and guacamole
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Gina
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service, food was exceptional, thoroughly enjoyable evening.
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Ron
VIP
Atlanta Metro
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am a foodie and I must say that KI’IS surpassed my expectations. Additionally, our server Adrian was amazing! Not only his recommendations were excellent, but most importantly, his knowledge of the history of Mexican gastronomy left me fascinated. I learned quite a bit from him. Highly recommend it.
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FAQs

KI'IS Restaurant by Francisco Ruano is rated 4.7 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for KI'IS Restaurant by Francisco Ruano

Paseo Kanai 15, Playa del Carmen, ROO 77740

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Playa del Carmen
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
Mex$500 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Vegetarian
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Formal Attire
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Francisco Ruano
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.kiiskanai.com/
Phone number
984 122 4999

KI'IS Restaurant by Francisco Ruano

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve Tasting Menu

KI'IS Tasting Menu Paired with Our Finest Wines

Mexican Wine Tasting

Menu

Starters

Tuna Tlayuda

Guacamole

Green Aguachile | Aguachile Verde

Green Aguachile | Aguachile Verde

No Tetela

Pumpkin Salad | Ensalada de Calabaza

Carne Apache

Clam of the Day | Almeja del Dia

FUERTES | MAIN COURSE

Roasted Suckling Pig | Lechón Rostizado

Mayan Octopus | Pulpo Maya

Fennel and Mole | Hinojo con Mole

Tikin Xic Fish | Pescado Tikin Xic

Braised Short Rib | Short Rib Braseado

Josper Grilled Lamb | Cordero Asado al Josper

Marinated Rock Cornish | Pollito de Leche Adobado

What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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