Festival Gastronomico Verano Dinner Menu
Mexican Cuisine · Excellence Riviera Cancun
The current dinner menu at Festival Gastronomico Verano, the Mexican Cuisine restaurant at Excellence Riviera Cancun in Riviera Maya, Mexico, straight from the resort. We check for changes several times a day and update this page whenever the menu changes.
Tonight: 6–10 PM
Excellence resorts rotate restaurant schedules often, so open days during your stay may differ.
The Dinner Menu
Mexican Food Fest — Flavors of a Mexican Summer · Menu prepared by Chef Gaudencio Ruiz Morales, Executive Chef Beloved Playa Mujeres · Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition. · Prices are shown in USD (American Dollars). Charges in local currency are established according to the day's exchange rate, which can be found published at Hotel's Reception Desk.
Experiences Offered
Appetizers
Mango tiradito with a hint of mint, crab and avocado blend, topped with chili-lime foam
Veracruz-style mixed ceviche (lobster, octopus and shrimp)
Tender corn, pickled pork rind, piquin chili, cilantro mayo, and Cotija cheese foam
Mushrooms marinated in black recado and guajillo chili, with vegan leche de tigre, cacahuazintle corn, and an onion coral tuile
Soups & Creams
Poblano pepper cream, chili dust, and roasted poblano strips
Comforting ranch-style soup with duck and vegetables
Main Courses
With pickled cream and soft cornbread
Three fried corn tortillas layered with refried beans, stewed dogfish, and chiltomate sauce
Traditional poblano pepper filled with meat and dried fruits, topped with a creamy walnut sauce
Plantain tortilla filled with mole-stewed jícama and roasted avocado
Broth with a base of 3 meats and vegetables with grilled ribeye heart
Served with winter squash textures, a morisqueta rice sphere and cilantro oil
Marinated tuna al pastor, wrapped in pineapple with epazote aioli
Desserts
Filled with mamey, honey cream, cocoa dust, and corn shoots
Coconut core, moist plum sponge cake, orange sauce, and a chocolate crisp
Wine Pairing
Tasting Experience
Complement your dining experience with this special selection · Price per person: $50 USD · Serving size: 60 ml
Chardonnay, Valle de Guadalupe
Grenache, Caladoc, Guanajuato
Shiraz, Valle de Parras
Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, Valle de Guadalupe
Our Special Selection
Enhance your dining experience with our special selection of wines. · Prices shown per 150 ml glass and 750 ml bottle
Chardonnay, Valle de Guadalupe
Bottle (750 ml): $90
Grenache, Caladoc, Guanajuato
Bottle (750 ml): $55
Shiraz, Valle de Parras
Bottle (750 ml): $115
Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, Valle de Guadalupe
Bottle (750 ml): $165
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Shiraz, Valle de Parras
Bottle (750 ml): $230
Legend
Menu items and availability may change without notice. Please speak with your waiter about allergy and preparation options. For real-time info, always check the Excellence app directly.
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