COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 tests required for travel available at Royal Resorts
Starting on January 26, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will require a negative COVID-19 test for passengers flying into the United States. (This applies even if their final destination is another country but they are on a connecting flight, which first enters the United States.)
In an effort to provide the best and most convenient options for our members and guests, Royal Resorts will offer free antigen swab testing for all members and guests starting January 23. This measure was presented and approved by your Advisory Council Members and Royal Resorts Management. Testing will be funded by each resort’s cash reserves.
Tests will be available onsite, through certified independent laboratories, at no cost starting January 23 at The Royal Sands and The Royal Haciendas. It is important to note that free testing is exclusively for Royal Resorts members and guests, is one-time only and available to those who have no symptoms. Results are available in 24 hours. Royal Resorts is not responsible for the results.
Reservations are required for onsite testing.
If you are staying at Royal Resorts, click here to make reservations for COVID-19 tests. You will receive an email from the laboratory confirming the day and time.
If you are staying at Grand Residences, please contact the Front Desk or Concierge upon arrival to make arrangements for testing.
Onsite testing will be conducted in the Gran Salon at Hacienda Sisal at The Royal Sands for guests of all Royal Resorts in Cancun, at the former Real Estate Sales Location right below the Tennis Courts at The Royal Haciendas and the business center in the lobby of Grand Residences.
Onsite testing is only available for guests who have no symptoms. If you have symptoms, you must contact the Front Desk or the Medical Service to make arrangements for in-room testing.
For more details on the CDC order visit:
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html
- https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/fr-proof-negative-test.html
Countries requiring PCR testing
Canada and the UK now require all inbound travelers to show documentation of a negative laboratory test result to the airline prior to boarding their flight. The test must be performed using a COVID-19 molecular polymerase chain reaction test (PCR test) within 72 hours of their scheduled departure for Canada or the United Kingdom.
Travelers bound for Canada who receive a negative test result and are authorized to enter Canada must still complete the full, mandatory 14-day quarantine. In the case of the United Kingdom all inbound passengers must fill in a passenger locator form and self-isolate for 10 days regardless of the test result.
If your country requires a PCR test, this is also available onsite through certified independent laboratories, for a fee of US$100 in Cancun and The Royal Haciendas or US$110 at Grand Residences.
Reservations are required for onsite testing.
If you are staying at Royal Resorts, click here to make reservations for COVID-19 tests. You will receive an email from the laboratory confirming the day and time.
If you are staying at Grand Residences, please contact the Front Desk or Concierge upon arrival to make arrangements for testing.
Onsite testing will be conducted in the Gran Salon at Hacienda Sisal at The Royal Sands for guests of all Royal Resorts in Cancun, at the former Real Estate Sales Location right below the Tennis Courts at The Royal Haciendas and the business center in the lobby of Grand Residences.
Onsite testing is only available for guests who have no symptoms. If you have symptoms, you must contact the Front Desk or the Medical Service to make arrangements for in-room testing.
Reservations for testing
Reservations are required for onsite testing.
If you are staying at Royal Resorts, click here to make reservations for COVID-19 tests. You will receive an email from the laboratory confirming the day and time.
If you are staying at Grand Residences, please contact the Front Desk or Concierge upon arrival to make arrangements for testing.
Onsite testing will be conducted in the Gran Salon at Hacienda Sisal at The Royal Sands for guests of all Royal Resorts in Cancun, at the former Real Estate Sales Location right below the Tennis Courts at The Royal Haciendas and the business center in the lobby of Grand Residences.
Onsite testing is only available for guests who have no symptoms. If you have symptoms, you must contact the Front Desk or the Medical Service to make arrangements for in-room testing.
If you test positive and must quarantine
If you test positive, Royal Resorts will cover the cost of accommodations and meals from the COVID Recovery Menu for up to 14 days. Accommodations and meals are covered only for the guest/s who have tested positive and on an availability basis. We will do everything we can to make you feel comfortable and safe while following our Royal Care Standard policy and the instructions issued by the health authorities.
Accommodations for quarantine are subject to availability. This policy is valid until July 17, 2021.
For more information see our FAQ located in the latest COVID-19 bulletin.
All information is subject to change on short notice.
Looking for tours, always choose the safe option: Thomas More Travel
Looking for tours, always choose the safe option: Thomas More Travel
With more than 36 years of experience Thomas More Travel is your in-house travel agency with professional knowledgeable staff to take care of all your day trip and transport needs.
Thomas More Travel offers you quality travel services that you can trust. It works with prestigious licensed tour operators that have all the official permits, insurance policies and safety protocols.
Its team of consultants will be your guide to unforgettable vacation experiences in the Mexican Caribbean and the Yucatan. They know the area like the back of their hand and can recommend a variety of tours to suit your budget and interests.
Thomas More Travel offers a collection of tours that no street vendor can compete with. There’s everything from day trips to the Yucatan’s famous archaeological sites to family days out and jungle thrills at the Riviera Maya’s eco and adventure parks; snorkeling and scuba, wildlife watching, island hopping and much more, all available at very competitive prices. Watch for special promotions during the year and you earn Royal Resorts Rewards when booking tours and transport services.
If you would like to go off the beaten track and explore at your own pace, Thomas More Travel offers private tours and can help you create your own sightseeing itinerary.
Thomas More Travel tours and transportation services operate to the highest health and safety standards and have all the official permits and security certifications.
And the best part is that Thomas More Travel consultants are available seven days a week. You can see them at the tour desk in your resort or call whenever you have a question.
If for some reason you have to change your booking or cancel your tour, Thomas More Travel offers flexibility for rescheduling. Its team will always be there to support you.
Beware of beach and street vendors
Buying tours from vendors on the beach, streets or in malls is not recommended. The salesman may seem pleasant enough and the price attractive but it simply isn’t worth it.
Street vendors are unlicensed agents, often operating without official permits or insurance. They do not offer the quality products or the variety of options that your in-house travel agency offers and they won’t be able to help you plan a full sightseeing itinerary, taking care of every detail.
The tours that they sell may be substandard with lax health and safety rules putting you and your family at risk.
As in resort destinations throughout the world, there have been cases of street vendors involved in scams, selling non-existent services and disappearing with their clients’ money. A tour that looked like a bargain may turn out to be an expensive loss if you never hear from the agent again. If you do have a problem with a tour you booked through a beach vendor, be aware that as freelance operators they are difficult to track down and may be unwilling or unable to make changes or reimburse you. If this happens there is very little that your resort can do to help you.
Why take the risk when you have an in-house travel agency to take care of all your travel needs? When looking for tours, always go for reliability and experience, choose Thomas More Travel.
Call ext. 175 or 407
www.thomasmoretravel.com
Royal Resorts wins RCI Gold Crown awards
Royal Resorts wins RCI Gold Crown awards
The Royal Cancun, The Royal Sands, The Royal Islander and The Royal Haciendas have won the RCI Gold Crown 2021 awards for outstanding service and hospitality.
They also received the EIS distinction awarded to resorts that achieve the highest satisfaction ratings from RCI members. This accolade is only awarded to two percent of all the resorts in the RCI resort exchange network worldwide, currently around 4,200+ properties in 110 countries.
Additionally, The Royal Cancun, The Royal Sands and The Royal Haciendas obtained the All Inclusive Premier Distinction 2021, the highest distinction RCI gives to the all-inclusive programs offered by resorts in its exchange network. Only 14 percent of RCI resorts receive this and it is based on ratings received from RCI members.
Royal Resorts is delighted to receive these awards from RCI, the world’s leading vacation exchange network. We strive for excellence in everything we do and in creating vacation experiences that exceed the expectations of all our members and guests.
Royal Dining News: Pizza Luna opens at The Royal Haciendas
Royal Dining News: Pizza Luna opens at The Royal Haciendas
The Royal Haciendas has a tasty new dining option for you to try on your next Riviera Maya vacation, Pizza Luna. We are sure that it will be a hit with families, after all who can resist a sizzling pizza straight from the oven?
Luna Grill, the popular poolside grill in Phase 2 of the resort now has a traditional stone wood-burning pizza oven and will be serving up Bartolo’s classic pizzas at lunchtime in addition to the Royal Originals menu. At midday you’ll be able to order a whole Pepperoni, Margarita, Hawaiian or the daily special pizza or by the slice. If you order a whole pizza you can add extra ingredients for an additional charge.
In the evening, Luna Grill transforms into Pizza Luna, an open-air trattoria with a selection of 10-inch gourmet pizzas to choose from. The menu includes Rustic-style, Frutti di Mare, Vegetarian, Four-Cheese, Prosciutto and Holbox-style Lobster Pizza. They are delicious and you’ll want to try them all. Save space for dessert and there are plans to add pasta dishes in the future.
Imagine sitting down with family and friends for an evening of delicious pizza cooked in a wood-burning oven. Dine under the stars with flickering candlelight, a soft breeze and the sound of the waves in the background. This is the start of many more unforgettable Riviera Maya dining moments at The Royal Haciendas.
Open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and for dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (closed on Wednesdays).
COVID-19 tests required for US, Canadian and United Kingdom travelers
COVID-19 tests required for US, Canadian and United Kingdom travelers
As another measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and other countries are now requiring a negative COVID-19 test for all inbound travelers. The test must be performed 72 hours prior to departure and documentation of the test results presented to the airline (written or electronic copy).
In the case of the United States, these new rules are effective from January 26 and apply for all international passengers and US citizens returning home. (This applies even if their final destination is another country but they are on a connecting flight, which first enters the United States.) The test required is the nasal swab (viral antigen test or nucleic acid amplification test). Children aged two and older must also be tested.
Travelers who have been infected with COVID-19 and have recovered during the last three months must show proof of the positive test result and documentation of recovery from a licensed healthcare provider giving them clearance to travel.
There are other details for travelers including an Attestation, for full information we recommend that you visit the CDC website. https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/fr-proof-negative-test.html
Canada and the United Kingdom recently introduced new rules requiring that all arriving passengers show proof of a negative COVID-19 result using a COVID-19 molecular polymerase chain reaction test (PCR test). In the case of Canada, this new ruling also applies for children over the age of five.
Anyone who receives a negative test result and is authorized to travel must still complete the mandatory quarantine period upon arrival at their final destination. In the United States this is seven days and in Canada 14 days. In the case of the United Kingdom all inbound passengers must fill in a passenger locator form and self-isolate for 10 days regardless of the test result.
COVID-19 tests available at Royal Resorts
In order to help you comply with this new travel rule for your return home, for your safety and convenience you will be able to get a COVID-19 test at Royal Resorts.
Starting on January 23, independent and authorized medical personnel will be carrying out the antigen nasal swab test in Gran Salon Sisal next to Hacienda Sisal Restaurant. The test is available Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $700 pesos per person if paid with Visa, Mastercard or American Express or $750 via PayPal and test results will be ready within 24 hours.
PCR tests will also be available for Canadian and UK travelers for a cost of US$100 per person.
Please note that the aforementioned prices are exclusively for Royal Resorts members and guests and that tests will be performed as long as they are asymptomatic.
Guests showing symptoms must remain in their villa or room and follow the doctor’s instructions.
If you are staying at The Royal Haciendas
The antigen nasal swab test will be available at your resort and costs $1,000 pesos, results are available within 24 hours.
At the Royal Haciendas the cost of the PCR test is $2,648 pesos and results are ready in 24 hours. Personnel from the Laclicsa laboratory will perform the test at the resort.
If you are staying at Grand Residences
The antigen nasal swab test is available at your resort and costs $1,800 pesos, results are available in 24 hours.
The cost of the PCR test at Grand Residences is $3,248 pesos and results are ready within 24 hours. Appointments for the test can be made with the doctor on duty.
You will be able to make your appointment before your trip. We will be sharing more details about this in the coming days.
Information is subject to change at short notice.
In Memoriam
It is with great sadness that we share news of the loss of a much-loved member of our Royal Resorts family.
Tyrone Ukaegbo Magaña
Originally from Dallas, Tyrone Ukaegbo joined Royal Resorts in 2003 and worked hard over the years to become one of the leading sales executives. At the time of his passing he was an Assistant Manager at Grand Residences. A gentle soul, Tyrone will be remembered for his intelligence, kindness and compassion. Everyone loved and respected him and he will be greatly missed.
Some of Tyrone’s workmates added their own tributes:
Words cannot express how sorry we are for the loss of Tyrone. God must have needed another angel.
Tyrone was loved and respected by all his coworkers and all the owners at Grand Residences. He has left us too soon. Tyrone will be greatly missed, may he rest in peace.
Catherine Duda
Tyrone, thank you for your friendship, your charisma, generosity, intelligence and joy. Rest in peace. I am going to miss you.
Claudia Ramirez
For me he wasn’t just a great man but a mighty heart, he was my friend. May he rest in peace.
Marcela Azcorra Trejo
Because when I needed you, you were there, you listened to me, you advised me, you protected me, you shared, you encouraged me, you believed in me, you accepted me, you fulfilled me, we had fun together, always wise and always generous, you went ahead in everything and again went ahead. Wait for me there in Valhalla so we can have some Guinness together and cry with laughter turning to see all the stupid things we did here… you will always be my soul brother.
Alejandro “Patrick” García
Tyrone was a friend before anything else; I had the fortune to work with him for many years, I have known him since he started working at Royal Resorts, always with the best attitude and a great personality, we shared many great moments and he will live forever in my memory. We lost an incredible person and for sure we are all going to miss him.
Gerardo Flores
Tye, you were and will always be a part of the Royal Resorts family; you will always be in my heart.
Rosalía Cantú
Ty, you won’t be able to read this but fortunately it is something I was able to tell you myself.
Thank you for your friendship and your love for my family and me.
You are one of the greatest people that I have ever known, so generous, always ready to help others.
I can’t remember a single moment when I didn’t have a good time with you (unless it was when we were roomies and your snores kept me awake!)
Thank you for your unstinting support when I was at my lowest ebb, financially and emotionally. I’m going to miss you so much. I’ll miss all those moments when we laughed so much that we cried, and I know that we will meet again for one more laugh!
Jorge López
Tyrone will be greatly missed. He was not only a great asset to Royal Resorts, but a wonderful friend, human being, son and brother. He seemed tough on the outside but he had one of the warmest hearts I’ve ever known. Always willing to help, always being positive, and he made everyone around him laugh with the funniest jokes. We will keep him in our hearts forever.
Paola Shouse
All of us at Royal Resorts will treasure our memories of Tyrone. We are sure that you will want to join us in sending your thoughts and prayers to his family and friends during this difficult time.
Mexican Culinary Experiences by Royal Resorts Festival, en septiembre
Este septiembre, estamos rindiendo tributo al mundo de sabores de México con el Festival Mexican Culinary Experiences by Royal Resorts. Acompáñenos y pruebe los platillos representativos de cada rincón de este hermoso país, deliciosos tacos y antojitos, cócteles exclusivos, tequila y mucho más. Todos nuestros restaurantes están participando para llevarlo en este paseo de degustación y celebración de todo lo mexicano. Eche un vistazo a los deliciosos platillos que estamos preparando para usted con esta guía de excelentes experiencias gastronómicas.
preparando para usted con esta guía de excelentes experiencias gastronómicas.
Empiece de día con un Desayuno Mexicano
En Cancún y en The Royal Haciendas
Todos los restaurantes de nuestros resorts estarán sirviendo platillos de desayuno mexicano como especiales y una selección de pan dulce tradicionales mexicanos.
Cocina mexicana durante la semana en Royal Resorts en Cancún
The Royal Sands
Terraza de la alberca, Fase 1
Para el almuerzo, disfrute de un platillo de la deliciosa comida callejera mexicana, servido entre 12 a 5 p.m. Se ofrece uno diferente cada día de la semana, pruebe uno, ¡pruébelos todos!
Lunes: Machetes. Quesadillas gigantes con pollo, puerco o chicharrón
Martes: ¡Tacos! Realmente es QueTaco, con tacos al pastor, bistec estilo Shawarma y pollo. ¡Pruébelos con tortillas de maíz o harina y salsa!
Miércoles: Ceviches y Empanadas Gigantes fritas
Jueves: Quesadillas gigantes y Flautas de Pollo
Viernes: Pollo asado al mezcal y donas gigantes con helado
Sábado: Cochinita Pibil. Un clásico de Yucatán. Carne de puerco marinada en achiote y jugo de naranja agria, envuelta en hoja de plátano y cocida lentamente hasta que se derrita en su boca. Servida con cebolla morada en escabeche y tortillas. Pídala en tacos o tortas.
Domingo: Taquiza. Puerco al pastor, bistec y pollo
La Veranda
Lunes: Noche Mexicana
Tacos, pozole, surtido de antojitos mexicanos, tortas, elotes, esquites y dulces mexicanos, de 5:30 a 10 p.m.
Hacienda Sisal
Domingo: Brunch Mexicano. Una selección de deliciosos platillos tradicionales, incluyendo barbacoa, pozole, chilaquiles, tacos y más, servidos de 8 a.m. a 2 p.m.
Especiales Mexicanos por las Noches
Lunes: Trilogía de Chileatole. Una muestra de tres caldos a base de maíz con tuétano, camarón y semillas de calabaza
Martes: Molcajete. Para dos personas, un molcajete lleno de pollo asado, puerco y arrachera, nopales, queso y cebollitas, salsa verde y frijoles refritos. ¡Prepare sus propios tacos!
Miércoles: Tlayudas. Crujientes tortillas gigantes de Oaxaca con deliciosas guarniciones
Jueves: Pozole. Tres variedades de esta exuberante sopa mexicana
Viernes: Trilogía de Chileatole
Sábado: Molcajete
Chiles en Nogada
Un delicioso clásico de la Independencia de México que usted no querrá perderse este mes en Hacienda Sisal.
Postres mexicanos
Pruebe uno de los postres especiales de Hacienda Sisal de septiembre con una copa de Xtabentún, el licor de miel y anís de Yucatán, café de olla o con chocolate caliente hecho con la receta tradicional mexicana.
Tacoflán
Sorbete de granada y tequila
Buñuelos Tricolor
Churros rellenos de fresa y chocolate
The Royal Islander
El Conquistador
Este mes de septiembre, El Conquistador está ofreciendo un Delicioso Menú Mexicano. Una degustación de cinco platillos de la cocina mexicana que le valieron a la cocina nacional un lugar en la lista del Patrimonio de la Humanidad de la UNESCO: Pozole, Mole, Chiles en Nogada, Tamales y Enchiladas. Domingo a viernes, 5:30 – 10 p.m., música de guitarra en vivo con Jorge Durán.
Cayo Largo
Trío de Enmoladas: Confit de pato en mole de Oaxaca y Puerco al pipián verde. Servido todas las noches 5:30 a 10 p.m.
Captain’s Cove
Brunch Dominical con una variedad de platillos mexicanos, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Langosta con un toque mexicano
El menú de Captain’s Cove incluye platillos de mariscos preparados con recetas mexicanas tradicionales, aunque este mes de septiembre, como parte del Festival Mexican Culinary Experiences by Royal Resorts, los chefs estarán ofreciendo su interpretación de los clásicos Chiles en Nogada. ¡Asegúrese de pedirlos! Chiles en Nogada con relleno de langosta, limón y licor de Xtabentún. Diariamente, 5 – 11 p.m.
The Royal Cancun
La Palapa
Viernes: Noche Mexicana. Platillos y música tradicionales en el restaurante La Palapa, frente a la playa, 5:30 a 10 p.m.
Durante septiembre se sirven Chiles en Nogada todas las noches en La Palapa.
La Trattoria
Este mes, disfrute la combinación perfecta de los sabores de Italia y México con dos especiales del chef inspirados por los Chiles en Nogada: Cannelloni en Nogada y Lasagna en Nogada.
Junto a la alberca durante la semana
Pruebe deliciosos platillos mexicanos para el almuerzo junto a la alberca.
Lunes: Chamorros. Chamorros de cerdo marinados en adobo y cocinados lentamente en un horno de piedra, servidos con todos las guarniciones tradicionales, salsa y tortillas.
Miércoles: Tacos de cazuela. Prepare sus propios tacos con una selección de sabrosos guisos preparados en cazuelas de barro.
Viernes: Carnitas. Sabrosa carne de puerco marinada y frita, servida en tacos suaves, tacos dorados, tortas, chilaquiles, codzitos y burritos.
Noche de Independencia, 15 de septiembre
Gran Fiesta Mexicana en Hacienda Sisal
Acompáñenos a una fiesta mexicana en Hacienda Sisal con más comida tradicional, tequila y mezcal, mucha música y serenata con mariachi.
Riviera Maya
The Royal Haciendas
La celebración de la cocina y cultura mexicana continúa en nuestro resort de la Riviera Maya con más eventos especiales como parte del Festival Mexican Culinary Experiences by Royal Resorts.
La Palapa del Sol
Sábado: Noche Mexicana. Disfrute una deliciosa variedad de platillos mexicanos incluyendo tamales, pollo en mole, cochinita pibil, antojitos mexicanos, quesadillas, postres mexicanos y mucho más.
Chiles en Nogada
Usted podrá cenar Chiles en Nogada cada noche en La Palapa del Sol y Los Murales, 5:30 – 10 p.m.
Sol & Luna Grills
Más deliciosa comida mexicana para disfrutar junto a la alberca durante la semana. Luna Grill 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sol Grill 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Lunes: Tacos. Res, pollo y al pastor.
Martes: Flautas y Quesadillas con tortillas de maíz azul. Selección de rellenos de pollo, carne, papas y puerco.
Miércoles: Pozole. Selección de pozole rojo, verde y blanco, con todos las guarniciones tradicionales.
Jueves: Enchiladas. Pruebe las recetas tradicionales de enchiladas de tres estados: Poblanas, Michoacanas y Potosinas.
Viernes: Gorditas. El sabroso antojito mexicano con su elección de rellenos: chicharrón, papa, chorizo o frijoles, cubiertas con queso y salsa.
Sábado: Trilogía de Mole. Presentando tres recetas diferentes de mole, Poblano, Rojo y Negro.
Domingo: Machetes. Quesadillas gigantes con su elección de rellenos
Noche de la Independencia, 15 de septiembre
Estaremos celebrando la Noche de Independencia el 15 de septiembre al estilo Riviera Maya en The Royal Haciendas.
Donde sea que se hospede este mes, no se pierda la oportunidad de probar la deliciosa cocina mexicana como parte del Festival Mexican Culinary Experiences by Royal Resorts. Ordene una cerveza o vino mexicanos, una margarita o un cóctel a base de tequila o mezcal creado por nuestros talentosos cantineros. Si le gustaría probar más marcas de tequila, pida a sus meseros por más recomendaciones.
¡Buen provecho!
El programa del festival está sujeto a cambios sin previo aviso.
Mexican Culinary Experiences by Royal Resorts Festival, this September
We are paying tribute to the incredible taste of Mexico this September with the Mexican Culinary Experiences by Royal Resorts Festival, a world of flavors. Join us and try show-stopping traditional dishes from every part of this beautiful country, tasty tacos and antojitos or appetizers, signature cocktails, tequila and much more. All our restaurants are participating to take you on this tasting tour and celebration of all things Mexican. Take a look at the delicious dishes that we have lined up for you at all our resorts and restaurants with this guide to great dining moments.
Start the day with a mouthwatering Mexican Breakfast
In Cancun and at The Royal Haciendas
All our resort restaurants will be serving Mexican breakfast dishes as specials and a selection of traditional Mexican pastries.
Mexican cuisine during the week at the Royal Resorts in Cancun
The Royal Sands
Pool deck, Phase 1
Tuck into a tasty Mexican street food dish for lunch, served between 12 to 5 p.m. There’s a different one every day of the week, try one, try them all!
Monday: Machetes. Giant quesadillas with chicken, pork or chicharón (pork rind)
Tuesday: Tacos! It really is Taco Tuesday with Pastor-style pork, Shawarma meat and Chicken. Try them with corn or flour tortillas and plenty of salsa!
Wednesday: Ceviches & Giant fried Empanadas
Thursday: Giant quesadillas and Chicken Flautas
Friday: Grilled chicken mezcal-style and Giant donuts with ice cream
Saturday: Cochinita pibil. A Yucatan classic. Pork marinated in achiote and Seville orange juice spice mix, wrapped in a banana leaf and slow-cooked until it melts in your mouth. Served with pickled red onion and tortillas. Order it in tacos or tortas (rolls).
Sunday: Taquiza. Pastor-style pork, beef and chicken
La Veranda
Monday: Mexican Night
Tacos, pozole, assorted Mexican appetizers, rolls, corn, esquites or stewed sweet corn kernels with lime juice, cream, cheese and chili powder and Mexican candies, served from 5:30 – 10 p.m.
Hacienda Sisal
Sunday. Mexican Sunday Brunch. A selection of tasty traditional dishes including barbacoa, pozole, chilaquiles, tacos and more, served from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Nightly Mexican Special
Monday: Chileatole Trilogy. A sampler of three corn-based broths with marrow bone, shrimp and pumpkin seeds
Tuesday: Molcajete. A volcanic stone mortar or molcajete filled with sizzling grilled chicken, pork and skirt steak, nopales (tender grilled cactus pads), cheese and spring onions, green sauce and refried beans. Plenty for two people. Make your own tacos!
Wednesday: Tlayuda. Oaxaca’s giant crispy tortilla with delicious garnishes.
Thursday: Pozole. Three varieties of this hearty Mexican soup.
Friday: Chileatole Trilogy.
Saturday: Molcajete.
Chiles en Nogada
A delicious Mexican Independence classic you won’t want to miss this month at Hacienda Sisal.
Mexican desserts
Indulge with one of Hacienda Sisal’s special September desserts with a glass of Xtabentun, the honey and anise liqueur from the Yucatán, café de olla or even hot chocolate made to the traditional Mexican recipe.
Tacoflan
Pomegranate and tequila sorbet
Tricolor Buñuelos (sweet fritters)
Strawberry and Chocolate filled Churros
The Royal Islander
El Conquistador
El Conquistador is offering a Mexican Tasting Menu this September. This tempting special showcases five dishes from the Mexican kitchen that earned the national cuisine its place on the UNESCO World Heritage list: Pozole, Mole, Chiles en Nogada, Tamal and Enchiladas.
Sunday to Friday, 5:30 – 10 p.m., live guitar music with Jorge Durán.
Cayo Largo
Trio of Enmoladas: Duck confit in Oaxaca-style Mole, Chicken in Almond Mole sauce and Pork in Pipian Verde. Served nightly 5:30 – 10 p.m.
Captain’s Cove
Sunday Brunch with an array of Mexican dishes, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lobster with a Mexican Twist
The Captain’s Cove menu features a number of seafood dishes cooked to traditional Mexican recipes, but this September as part of the Mexican Culinary Experiences by Royal Resorts Festival, the chef is offering his interpretation of the classic Chiles en Nogada. Be sure to order it! Chiles en Nogada with Lobster stuffing, lime and xtabentun liqueur confit
Daily, 5 – 11 p.m.
The Royal Cancun
La Palapa
Friday: Mexican Night. Traditional dishes and music at the beachfront restaurant La Palapa, 5:30 – 10 p.m.
Chiles en Nogada are served nightly at La Palapa during September.
La Trattoria
Enjoy the perfect pairing of Italian and Mexican flavors this month with two chef’s specials inspired by Chiles en Nogada: Cannelloni en Nogada and Lasagna en Nogada.
Poolside
Try more Mexican dishes by the pool for lunch.
Monday: Chamorros. Pork hocks marinated in adobo spice mix and slow-cooked in a stone oven, served with all the traditional garnishes, salsa and tortillas.
Wednesday: Tacos de cazuela. Make your own tacos with a selection of tasty stewed fillings cooked in clay casserole dishes.
Friday: Carnitas. Flavorful fried pork served in soft tacos, crispy tacos, rolls, chilaquiles, codzitos and burritos.
Independence Night, September 15
Gran Fiesta Mexicana at Hacienda Sisal
Join us for a Mexican fiesta at Hacienda Sisal with more traditional food, tequila and mezcal, plenty of music and a mariachi serenade.
Riviera Maya
The Royal Haciendas
The celebration of Mexican cuisine and culture continues at our Riviera Maya resort with more special events as part of the Mexican Culinary Experiences by Royal Resorts Festival.
La Palapa del Sol
Saturday: Mexican Night. Enjoy a delicious spread of Mexican dishes including tamales, chicken in mole sauce, cochinita pibil, Mexican antojitos or appetizers, quesadillas to order, Mexican desserts and much more.
Chiles en Nogada
You’ll be able to dine on Chiles en Nogada every night at La Palapa del Sol and Los Murales, 5:30 – 10 p.m.
Sol & Luna Grills
More mouthwatering Mexican food to enjoy poolside during the week. Luna Grill 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sol Grill 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday: Tacos. Beef, chicken and pastor-style marinated pork.
Tuesday: Flautas & Quesadillas made with blue corn tortillas. Choice of chicken, beef, potato and pork fillings.
Wednesday: Pozole. Choice of red, green and white pork and corn broth with all the traditional toppings.
Thursday: Enchiladas. Try the traditional recipes from three states: Poblanas, Michoacanas and Potosinas.
Friday: Gorditas. A tasty Mexican snack made from thicker tortillas with your choice of filling: chicharron or pork rind, potato, chorizo or beans, topped with cheese and salsa.
Saturday: Mole. Showcasing three different recipes for mole sauce, Poblano, Rojo and Negro.
Sunday: Machetes. Giant quesadillas with a choice of fillings.
Independence Night, September 15
We’ll be celebrating Independence Night Riviera Maya-style at The Royal Haciendas.
Wherever you are staying this month, don’t miss this chance to try delicious Mexican cuisine as part of the Mexican Culinary Experiences by Royal Resorts Festival. Order a Mexican beer or wine, a margarita or a tequila or mezcal-based cocktail created by our talented bartenders. If you would like to try more brands of tequila, ask the waiters for recommendations.
Buen provecho!
The festival program is subject to change without prior notice.
Let’s Protect Each Other: Wear a Face Mask
We are in this together and we can all help slow the spread of COVID-19 by following hygiene recommendations such as frequent hand washing and social distancing and by using face coverings. Masks reduce the dispersion of droplets when you sneeze or cough and if we all wear one we can protect each other.
At Royal Resorts, all our staff wear face masks and we ask that all our members and guests use them too when indoors and in busy public areas of our resorts. The use of face masks is mandatory in the Activity Center, Kids Club, Spa, Royal Market and Paloma Gift Shop, in elevators and on board the vans used for resort and airport transfers, the inter-resort shuttle and tour buses. Masks should be worn when entering restaurants and bars and until you are seated and the waiter brings your drinks and food.
Use of masks is now mandatory in public in Cancun, fines may apply for non-compliance
The Cancun municipal government recently passed legislation making the use of face masks mandatory in public for residents and for visitors. The police are now enforcing the new law and there are penalties for infractions. Fines may be given for not wearing a mask and if the fine is not paid the offender may face detention for 36 hours.
A similar law is now in effect in Tulum municipal district and police have detained several people for not wearing a face mask.
Whenever you venture off property please wear a mask.