Flavors that Connect

Magic happens every time we gather around the table

At Banyan Tree, every meal is an opportunity to connect with the destination, the culture, its ingredients, and, most of all, each other. Throughout our five properties across Mexico, our distinctive dining offerings become an essential part of each stay, allowing guests to discover authentic, profound experiences that are deeply tied to the destination.

Exploration through flavor will lead you across Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Riviera Maya; Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués, Acapulco; Banyan Tree Puebla, Puebla; Banyan Tree Veya Valle de Guadalupe, Valle de Guadalupe, and Hacienda Xcanatún, Mérida.

Saffron: A Thai Journey

Rooted in the rich tapestry of Thai cuisine, Saffron is Banyan Tree’s signature restaurant, present across more than a dozen locations around the globe. A meal at Saffron honors Banyan Tree’s deep Asian heritage, showcasing time-honored recipes and exquisite culinary techniques. Timeless dishes like Tom Kha Gai (coconut milk-based chicken soup), Pad Thai (with chicken or shrimp), and Phad Kaprao Luea (wok-fried tenderloin with basil and chili) are among the many menu highlights, carefully prepared to transport diners to Thailand with each bite.

Guests can dine at Saffron at three of our properties in Mexico. At Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Saffron sits atop a stunning outdoor deck floating over the Mayakoba lagoon, providing a setting as romantic as it is immersive. Over at Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués, dramatic Pacific views provide an incomparable backdrop for the dining experience, bathing each meal with the light of the sunset. The third Saffron location is placed at the heart of one of Mexico’s most culturally rich destinations: Banyan Tree Puebla. Here, a rooftop dining area offers inspiring city views that stretch out to the volcanoes on clear days.

Cello: The Art of Italian Tradition

Food is at the heart of Italian culture: fresh ingredients, long family lunches, and deeply beloved recipes are part of the country’s identity. This profound love for gathering around the table inspires the experience at Cello, where culinary traditions from Northern Italy are expressed through handmade pastas, bright salads, hearty entrées, and many hours spent at the table.

With a romantic lagoon-side location at Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Cello is an invitation to embrace la dolce vita to the rhythm of the Mexican Caribbean. At Banyan Tree Puebla, the joy of Italian cuisine is carefully complemented by a private wine cellar and a curated art collection that enhance the experience, while the Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués location welcomes guests to a stunning terrace with views of the resort’s iconic infinity pool, framed by the Pacific Ocean.

Locally-Inspired: Unique Dining Offerings at Banyan Tree in Mexico

From the vineyards of Baja California to the mystical Maya jungle in the Yucatán Peninsula, each Banyan Tree property is a gateway to the destination that holds it. Dining offerings reflect this cultural diversity, allowing guests to immerse themselves in flavors and moments that become deep memories to treasure.

Las Rocas Grill & Bar at Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués

Perched above the imposing cliffs that rise above the Pacific, Las Rocas serves fresh, contemporary coastal cuisine as the crashing waves provide the soundtrack. Iconic dishes like pescado a la talla –grilled snapper in an achiote marinade– and ceviches are not to be missed, best paired with the restaurant’s signature Mezcalina. Its private pool invites endless days of sun-kissed bliss.

Bistrot Pasquinel at Banyan Tree Puebla

Puebla’s incomparable culinary legacy shines at Bistrot Pasquinel, Banyan Tree Puebla’s all-day-dining concept. Here, specialties like breakfast enmoladas (plantain-stuffed tortillas bathed in mole) and beloved seasonal dishes like chiles en nogada (poblano peppers stuffed with minced meat and bathed with a walnut sauce) are served in a welcoming atmosphere that blends historic architecture with modern touches. A favorite moment: Sunday brunch.

Casa de Piedra at Hacienda Xcanatún

Few places in the world hold so much culinary tradition and wisdom as Yucatán. Surrounded by lush gardens and historic charm, Casa de Piedra provides an incomparable setting where guests can immerse themselves in the flavors and mysticism of regional cuisine. Specialties like cochinita pibil (axiote-marinated pulled pork) and sopa de lima (chicken soup with a touch of lemon) intertwine harmoniously with timeless breakfast specialties and family favorites like steak tacos and burrata salad.

Amapola at Banyan Tree Veya Valle de Guadalupe

Art, sustainability, and the fresh cuisine of Baja meet at Amapola, an exclusive culinary experience led by chefs Benito Molina and Solange Muris. Known for their deep passion for the territory and its flavors, chefs Molina and Muris have curated a six-course tasting menu that showcases the region’s most extraordinary products, from its fish and seafood to its produce and, of course, its wines.