Memòries Restaurant
Sophisticated Catalan cuisine with a Mexican soul
Helmed by executive chef Daniel Verdejo, each dish surprises and delights the palate. The restaurant, with its refined atmosphere, modern aesthetic and attentive service, invites guests to embark on a curated culinary journey that pays homage to Catalonia's rich gastronomic legacy.
Our Inspector's Highlights
- Chef Verdejo personally presents the menu at your table, taking patrons on a gastronomic journey that feels unique and intimate.
- Memòries has earned recognition for its commitment to sustainability, using locally sourced, high-quality ingredients that showcase the restaurant's dedication to both environmental and culinary excellence.
- The Cancun restaurant's elegant atmosphere provides a sophisticated contrast to the resort's more casual dining venues along the Quinta Avenida — the heart of the resort inspired by the famous promenade in Playa del Carmen, where you'll find various food courts, bars and shops.
- The menu features signature dishes like calçots (Catalan spring onions) with Mexican romesco sauce, cured snapper esqueixada (traditional Catalan salad with shredded fish), artichoke in green pipian sauce (Mexican sauce thickened with ground pumpkin seeds), and socarrat (crispy) rice —all expertly paired with an impressive selection of wines.
- For an unforgettable finale, allow the chef to surprise you with creative desserts like the fresa del Maresme (Strawberry from the Maresme), a dish that evokes Catalonia while demonstrating Verdejo's talent for unexpected culinary combinations.
Things to Know
- Memòries is not included in the resort's all-inclusive package and carries an additional cost, reflecting its premium culinary offerings and elevated dining experience.
- The dress code at Memòries Restaurant is smart casual —no shorts or sleeveless shirts for men, and closed shoes are mandatory for all guests.
- Reservations are highly recommended as the restaurant's intimate setting and popularity among discerning guests means tables are often fully booked, especially during peak seasons.
The Food
- The steak tartare is done with a creative Mexican twist. Thanks to chipotle mayonnaise, esquite (corn kernels), avocado emulsion and green tomatillo and jalapeño, the dish is a bold, brilliant addition to the menu.
- Seafood offerings shine with preparations like suquet de carabinero (shrimp stew served with caviar, crystallized potato, fennel and saffron foam).
- For meat lovers, the prime cuts are a highlight, with specialties including cannelon stuffed with roast chicken and foie gras, and the Yucatecan pork ingot.
- Desserts are a culmination of the culinary journey. Bites like the crema Catalana (Catalan cream foam, flambéed pineapple with Cointreau liqueur, salted caramel and cinnamon ice cream) feature nostalgic flavors interpreted through a contemporary lens.
Amenities
Business casual
Dinner
Gluten-free options
Lunch
Private dining
Reservations recommended 
Resort casual
Self-parking
Valet parking
Vegetarian options
Getting There
Boulevard Costa Mujeres Lote 6 (Municipio Isla Mujeres), 77400, Cancun, Mexico
TEL52-998-493-1306
NeighborhoodCosta Mujeres
Memòries Restaurant
