Puerto Morelos the Soul of Mexico's Caribbean

Many of our guests have said; that a Dinner with Chef Miguel ended up being one of the highlights of their vacation.

No need to get dressed up, No need to drive anywhere or worrying about your Dietary Restrictions, just a Private Meal with your family Relaxing at your Vacation Home.

Meals are cooked in our On-site Professional Kitchen and delivered Family Style to your villa.

Like our Menu? But NOT staying with us.

We offer Villa Food Service by request to neighboring Villas and Condos located in Puerto Morelos, Playa Del Secreto and Playa Del Parisio: Email Us your Request

The Food Service is completely optional. We offer the service because many of our guest love renting a vacation rentals but miss the convenience of a resort where they don't have to cook. Most of our Guest Mix it up have Chef Miguel Cook, try a few restaurants and cook some themselves. Many of our guest with young children especially like the fact that they have the option of arranging a dinner with Miguel for the adults in the group after they have put the kids to bed, you also don't have to worry about drinking and driving or even getting dressed up because it's in "your villa" you can wear your swim suit to dinner!

OUR VILLA FOOD MENU

The menu is extensive so take a look and get started on planning your vacation cuisine.

Updated Oct. 2017!

Served Family Style (everyone receives the same dinner)

We are Not able to Serve Restaurant Style (individual orders) unless cases of Dietary Restrictions or Child Menu Orders.

Mayan and Mexican Regional Foods

Mexican Welcome Dinner - $18 per person

(Served on Saturday evening for arrivals – you may also order this meal anytime)

Starters:
Chicken Flautas
Guacamole, Pico de Gallo & Chips
Entrees:
Beef Fajitas along with Cheese and Chicken Enchiladas w/Green and Red Sauces
Sides:
Mexican Rice, Fried Plantain and Black Beans
Dessert:
Flan with Corn (See Dessert Substitution list below)
Cocktail:
Margaritas (See Cocktail Substitution list below)

Late Arrival Botana Dinner - $14 per person (min. 2 people)

(Getting in Late? We will have this waiting for you in the villa - something lite to eat after a long day on the road.)

Starters:
Guacamole, Fresh Salsa, Sour Cream & Chips
Entrees:
Empanada Assortment Basket
Ground Meat & Cheese
Cheese with Mushrooms
Chicken & Cheese
Cocktail:
Margaritas (See Cocktail Substitution list below)

Mayan Dinner - $22 per person

This is our Most Requested Dish!

Starters:
Guacamole, Pico de Gallo & Chips
Entrees:
Cochinita Pibil Pork seasoned with Achiote and Recado Rojo (Mayan red seasoning - not hot!) Wrapped in banana leaves roasted in sour orange juice - served shredded along with corn or flour tortillas for making tacos.)
Chiles Rellenos (Poblano Chilies (not hot) stuffed with Manchego cheese battered and fried - topped with a wonderful tomato sauce.)
Sides:
Red Rice with potatoes
Black Beans
Dessert:
Mexican Rice Pudding (with sweet milk, cinnamon and raisins.)(See Dessert Substitution list below)
Cocktail:
Margaritas (See Cocktail Substitution list below)

Mexican Grill - $25 per person

Starters:
Guacamole, Pico de Gallo & Chips
Entrees:
Grilled Meat Assortment served with both Flour and Corn Tortillas
Arrachera (Mexican Flank Steak, very tender, lots of flavor)
Chorizo (Mexican Sausage)
Chicken Breast
Smoked and Fresh Pork Chops
Sides:
Baked Potato
Dessert:
Vanilla Ice Cream with Cajeta Sauce (like Caramel) (See Dessert Substitution list below)
Cocktail:
Margaritas (See Cocktail Substitution list below)

Yucatán Dinner - $20 per person

Starters:
Guacamole, Pico de Gallo & Chips
Entrees:
Pollo Pibil (Chicken seasoned with Achiote and Recado Rojo a Mayan red seasoning that is not hot, wrapped in banana leaves roasted in sour orange juice then Shredded.) served with both Flour and Corn Tortillas
Sides:
Red Rice with potatoes
Black Beans
Dessert:
Coconut Cheesecake (See Dessert Substitution list below)
Cocktail:
Margaritas (See Cocktail Substitution list below)

Veracruz Dinner - $25 per person

Starters:
Bean and Chorizo (Mexican sausage) Dip and Fresh Salsa w/ Chips
Entrees:
Veracruz Style Fish (tomatoes, olives, onions, garlic and capers)
Sides:
White Rice topped with Fried Plantain
Tropical Salad (Sliced Mango, Avocado, Cucumber and Jicama w/ fresh squeezed Lime)
Dessert:
Banana Nutella Chimichangas w/ ice cream (See Dessert Substitution list below)
Cocktail:
Cantaloupe Daiquiris (See Cocktail Substitution list below)

Isla Dinner - $25 per person

Starters:
Guacamole, Pico de Gallo and Chips
Entrees:
Mayan Fish Tikin Chic (Fish seasoned with Achiote and Recado Rojo a Mayan red seasoning that's not hot, wrapped in banana leaves roasted in sour orange juice.)
Sides:
Red Rice with potatoes
Tropical Salad (Mango and Avocado Salad with Pineapple Vinaigrette)
Dessert:
Mango Shortcakes (See Dessert Substitution list below)
Cocktail:
Pina Colada (See Cocktail Substitution list below)

Chiles Rellenos Dinner - $21 per person

(Poblano Chilies (not hot) stuffed then battered and fried – served with a wonderful tomato sauce.)

Starters:
Guacamole, Pico de Gallo and Chips
Entrees:
Cheese Chiles Relleno, a Picadillo Chiles Relleno (pea-KA-dee-yo) (ground beef, potato, onion, carrots, corn in a tomato sauce), and a Tuna Chiles Relleno (tuna, capers, olives, onions and tomatoes)
Sides:
White Rice with Corn topped with Fried Plantains
Dessert:
Papaya Crumb (See Dessert Substitution list below)
Cocktail:
Sangria (See Cocktail Substitution list below)

Quesadilla Platter - $18 per person

Entrees:
An Assortment of Quesadillas (served with Sour Cream, Salsa & Guacamole)
Beef Fajita Quesadillas (flank steak, cheese, onion and chipotle)
Texas BBQ Quesadillas (chicken, caramelized onion and cheese)
Vegetable Quesadillas (cheese, spinach and mushrooms)
Cheese Quesadillas (2 cheese)
Dessert:
Brownie (with pecans) (See Dessert Substitution list below)
Cocktail:
Daiquiris (See Cocktail Substitution list below)

Taco Platter - $25 per person

Starters:
Guacamole, Pico de Gallo and Chips
Entrees:
Large platter of Various Taco Meats served with both Flour and Corn Tortillas
Arrachera (Mexican Flank Steak, very tender, lots of flavor)
Chorizo (Mexican Sausage)
Pastor (Pork cooked on a spit like gyro meat)
Carnitas (Fried Pork)
Sides:
Taco Garnishes (grilled spring onions, cilantro, fresh onion, limes, pineapple and sauces)
Dessert:
Mango Shortcakes (See Dessert Substitution list below)
Cocktail:
Margaritas (See Cocktail Substitution list below)

Fish Taco Dinner - $21 per person

Starters:
Guacamole, Pico de Gallo & Chips
Entrees:
Fried Fresh Fish Tacos with Cole Slaw Garnish
Dessert:
Banana Nutella Chimichangas w/ ice cream (See Dessert Substitution list below)
Cocktail:
Margaritas (See Cocktail Substitution list below)

Flavors of the Islands

Caribbean Rib Dinner - $26 per person
Caribbean Chicken Dinner - $22 per person

(One of our Top Sellers)

Starters:
Guacamole, Caribbean Fresh Salsa and Chips
Entrees:
Caribbean BBQ Spare Ribs or Caribbean Chicken Dinner
Sides:
Caribbean Cole Slaw along with Grilled Pineapple
Dessert:
Key Lime Pie (See Dessert Substitution list below)
Cocktail:
Pina Colada (See Cocktail Substitution list below)

Caribbean Fish Dinner - $25 per person

Starters:
Guacamole, Caribbean Fresh Salsa and Chips
Entrees:
Grill Fresh Fish with Pink Grapefruit-Brown Butter Sauce
Sides:
Black Beans, Mango and Roasted Corn Salad
Dessert:
Coconut Cheesecake (See Dessert Substitution list below)
Cocktail:
Daiquiris (See Cocktail Substitution list below)

Some Like it Hot Dinner - $30 per person

(Order as much "HEAT" as you like!)

Starters:
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings
Grilled Jalapenos (stuffed with Cheese & Chorizo)
Fresh Habanero Salsa and Chips (made with Sour Orange)
Entrees:
Diablo Steak (Grilled Filet Mignon with Spicy Ranchero Sauce topped with Cheese served on top of a tortilla)
Sides:
Black Beans, Mango and Roasted Corn Salad (To Cool you down!)
Dessert:
Key Lime Pie (See Dessert Substitution list below)
Cocktail:
Rum Punch (See Cocktail Substitution list below)

Gringo's Favorites

Gringo Dinner - Tex-Mx - $23 per person

Starters:
Chicken Tostadas, Fiesta Dip Trio and Chips (Chile con Queso, Avocado dip and Salsa)
Entrees:
Burrito (Beef or Chicken) along with Cheese Enchiladas w/Green and Red Sauces
Sides:
Refried Beans along with Mexican Rice
Dessert:
Vanilla Ice Cream with Cajeta Sauce (See Dessert Substitution list below)
Cocktail:
Margaritas (See Cocktail Substitution list below)

Fish and Chips Dinner - $21 per person

Starters:
Guacamole, Pico de Gallo & Chips
Entrees:
Fried Fresh Fish and French Fries
Sides:
Caribbean Cole Slaw
Dessert:
Banana Nutella Chimichangas w/ ice cream (See Dessert Substitution list below)
Cocktail:
Margaritas (See Cocktail Substitution list below)

The Shrimp Fiesta Dinner - $32 per person

Starters:
Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo and Chips
Entrees:
Your Choice of any 2 of the following:
Grilled Shrimp Kabob's
Coconut Fried Shrimp
Caribbean Grilled Shrimp (Served over mango, pineapple, poblano chili, red peppers, red onion and avocado)
Sides:
Shrimp Ceviche
Dessert:
Coconut Cheesecake (See Dessert Substitution list below)
Cocktail:
Rum Punch (See Cocktail Substitution list below)

Spa Dinner (Heart Smart) - $25 per person

Starters:
Sliced Jicama and Cucumbers Spears with Yogurt Dip
Entrees:
Grilled Fresh Snapper or Grouper or Salmon with garlic and limes
Sides:
Grilled Mexican Vegetables (chayote, zucchini, carrot and green onions)
Cactus Salad
Dessert:
Tropical Fruit Kabob's (See Dessert Substitution list below)
Cocktail:
White or Red Wine (See Cocktail Substitution list below)

Secreto Steak House Dinner - $27 per person

Entrees:
Choice of Filet Mignon, Ribeye or New York Strip
Sides:
Spinach with Cream
Tossed Salad
Baked Potato (with butter, cream and scallions)
Dessert:
Key Lime Pie (See Dessert Substitution list below)
Cocktail:
Sangria (See Cocktail Substitution list below)

Salmon Mango Tango Dinner - $27 per person

Entrees:
Grilled Salmon with Mango (mango, cilantro, red sweet pepper and sweet chili jelly)
(If you prefer we can do Teriyaki Grilled Salmon)
Sides:
Grilled Vegetables
Mushroom Risotto
Tropical Tossed Salad with Mango
Dessert:
Mango Shortcakes (See Dessert Substitution list below)
Cocktail:
Mango Daiquiris (See Cocktail Substitution list below)

Secret Beach Burger Dinner - $15 per person

Entrees:
Your Choice of:
Cheese Burger(topped with caramelized onion)
Grilled Chicken Burger(topped with caramelized onion)
Portobello Mushroom Burger (Vegan) (topped with caramelized onion)
Sides:
Caribbean Cole Slaw
French Fries
Dessert:
Brownie (with pecans) (See Dessert Substitution list below)
Cocktail:
Margaritas (See Cocktail Substitution list below)

Appetizer Dinner - $27 per person

Starters:
Guacamole, Pico de Gallo and Chips
Entrees:
Your Choice of 4 Appetizers: (add $6 per person for each additional appetizers over 4)
Fiesta dip Trio (Chile con Queso, Avocado dip, Salsa and Chips)
Shrimp Poppers (Shrimp stuffed with a sliver of jalapeno, cheese and wrapped in bacon)
Peel and Eat Shrimp
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings (hot)
Nachos
Shrimp & Fish Ceviche
Dessert:
Banana Nutella Chimichangas w/ ice cream (See Dessert Substitution list below)
Cocktail:
Rum Punch (See Cocktail Substitution list below)

Tropical Surf and Turf Dinner - $50 per person

Starters:
Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail
Entrees:
Filet Mignon and Caribbean Lobster Tail
Sides:
Twice Baked Potato
Sautéed Vegetables
Garlic Bread
Tropical Tossed Salad with Mango
Dessert:
Tropical Fruit Tart (See Dessert Substitution list below)
Cocktail:
Red or White Wine

Beto's Pizza

Pizza 12" Individual size - $10

Minimum order is 4 pizzas:
Shrimp (add $5)
Margarita
Pepperoni
Cheese

Kid's Menu - $5 per child

(for picky eaters whom prefer something different than what the family ordered)

Kids 5 and under eat for Free (we provide Cheese Quesadillas along with the Family Meal)

Kids 6 to 11 eat ½ price (1/2 order of what the Family ordered)

Kids over 12 eat as an adult (unless you order otherwise)

Homemade Mac and Cheese

Chicken Strips and Fries

Fish Sticks and Fries

Slider and Fries

Spaghetti (plain bottled sauce)

Breakfast

One Entrée $15 per person

Two Entrée's $18 per person

Three Entrée's $21 per person

Served Family Style (everyone gets the same entrée - unless small children ordering pancakes) No individual orders unless cases of Dietary restrictions.

Mexican Sweet Breads

Fresh Fruit Salad

Potatoes and Chorizo (Mexican sausage) with green onion

Choice of the following Entrée's:
Huevos Rancheros Corn tortilla topped with beans, sunny side up eggs, ham and a grilled tomato sauce
Mexican Style Scrambled Eggs
Chilaquiles Fried tortilla chips topped with shredded chicken, tomato sauce, cheese and fresh cream
Banana Pancakes
Coconut Cream French Toast Incredible!
Belgium Waffles with Spiced Rum Mango Flambé (or Banana Flambé)
Chorizo and Potato Hash topped with Egg and Salsa Verde (our play on corn beef hash)

Fresh Fruit Juice and Coffee

Mimosa's with Sparkling Wine, Bloody Mary's or Screw Drivers ($7 extra charge per person)

Happy Hour and Snacks

Happy Hour Assortment - $14 per person

Minimum order is 4 people
Guacamole
Pico de Gallo & Chips
Nachos
Fiesta Dip Trio (Chile con Queso, Avocado dip, Salsa and Chips)

Mexican Fresh Salsa and Chips - $15 per order (4 pax)

Guacamole, Pico de Gallo & Chips - $20 per order (4 pax)

Ceviche and Chips

Minimum order is 4 people
Fish - $10 per person
Shrimp or Shrimp & Fish - $14 per person

Fish Tacos - $10 per person

Minimum order is 4 people

Pescadillas $8 per person - The Typical Cancun Snack!

Minimum order is 4 people
(Tortilla is filled with seasoned fish folded in half and fried)

Empanada Assortment Basket - $6 per person

Minimum order is 4 people
Fresh Salsa and Sour Cream Sides
Ground Meat & Cheese
Cheese with Mushrooms
Chicken & Cheese

Mexican Botanas Assortment - $14 per person

Stuff to Eat on your Taco Chips - No Forks Needed!
Guacamole
Pico de Gallo & Chips
Chicken Tinga (shredded chicken in a tomato, onion and a bit of chipotle sauce)
Beef Salpicon (shredded beef with tomato, red onion and lime juice)

Happy Hour Cocktails - $20 per large pitcher

Your Choice of:
Margarita (regular or strawberry)
Daiquiris (regular, mango or cantaloupe)
Pina Colada
Sangria
Rum Punch
Fresh Limeade $12

Add-On's

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail $6 per person
Ceviche Shrimp & Fish $12 per person (Minimum order is 2 people
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings $6 per person (Minimum order is 4 people)
Pico de Gallo, Guacamole & Chips $20 (4 pax)
Tortilla Soup $6 per person (Minimum order is 4 people)
Grilled Jalapenos (stuffed with Cream Cheese & Chorizo) $5 per person (Minimum order is 4 people)

Substitutions

We serve everything family style (everyone gets the same meal) so if your substituting it's for everyone, unless you have a food allergy or are vegetarian or diabetic

Cocktail Substitution, Your choice of a Pitcher of:

Margaritas (reg. or strawberry)
Daiquiris (melon, mango or reg.)
Pina Colada
Sangria
Rum Punch
Fresh Limeade

Black Bean Substitution

Pinto Beans
Re-fried Bean
Mexican Corn

Dessert Substitution

Flan with Corn
Mexican Rice Pudding (with sweet milk, cinnamon and raisins.)
Papaya Crumb
Vanilla Ice Cream with Cajeta Sauce (like Caramel)
Banana Nutella Chimichangas w/ ice cream
Coconut Cheesecake
Tropical Fruit Kabob's (with coconut dipping sauce)
Key Lime Pie
Mango Shortcakes
Brownie (with pecans)

Vegetarian Substitution
(in most instances we will just remove meat i.e. Chicken Enchiladas to Cheese or Bean Enchiladas)

Southern Mexico Style Lintels (made with plantains, pineapple, onions and tomatoes)
Vegetable Fajitas

FAQ on our Meal Service

Beverages:

We include a pitcher of drinks allowing for approximately ½ liter (16 oz.) per person (about two Old Fashioned Glasses when filled with ice per person) - Extra pitchers are $20
We automatically include Limeade (virgin margaritas) for groups containing children.
No discount when ordering "Virgin Drinks"
We do not supply sodas with meals.
We offer Champagne or Sparkling Wine (Extra Charge) for special occasions.

Service:

Meals are delivered Family Style; Family Style means that Everyone will receive Same Dinner. Sorry but we are not set-up for Restaurant style ordering where each person can order something different. Meals are served on platters, each item is covered with plastic wrap to keep warm and to keep the bugs off while delivering.
We Do Not Set the Table nor do we return to Clean Up Afterward, maids will clean the dishes the next day (not Sunday),just rinse them and leave by the sink.

Special Request:

Food Allergies - Let Chef Miguel know of any food allergies and he will work around that for the affected person. Note: Gluten Free is easy in Mexico since most meals are made with Corn verses Flour - the only flour we would be serving in most cases is the flour tortillas we serve on the side and flour used in some of the desserts. None of our meals include Peanuts or are cooked with Peanut Oil. None of meals include Shellfish unless labeled.
Vegetarian/Vegan - have a Vegetarian in your group, let Chef Miguel know and he will prepare an entree for that person. No discount for Vegetarian/Vegan substitutions.
Organic - Organic "Fresh" Fruits and Vegetables are not readily available here in the Cancun area.
Chilies - Unless Requested or Noted on the Menu - We do NOT serve anything Spicy - Any salsa with any "Heat" is served on the side.

If you're a seafood and Fish aficionado, there is nothing like the freshness of the Seafood and fish that Chef Miguel has available to him to cook with. He actually calls the fishermen while they're still fishing to order his seafood and fish for that day meals. We have guests whom say they aren't a "Fish" person whom change into a "Fish" person once they taste what really fresh fish is like. Went Fishing? The Chef will be happy to prepare your fish and add some side dishes and dessert for your dinner.

If you like Pork then you will really like the pork we have in Southern Mexico, it is very flavorful. The butcher Chef Miguel goes to is also the pig farmer and the pork is fresh daily. Pork is used in one of the favorite dinners of our guest; a Mayan Regional Pork Dish called (Cochinita) made with Fresh Pork roasted in banana leaves seasoned with mild spices and sour orange juice, then shredded and served with warm tortillas. FYI: If you're a fan of Top Chef on Bravo TV - The 1st Season of Top Chef Masters was won by Chicago's Frontera Grill owner Chef Rick Bayless - his winning dish Cochinita!

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