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Mercado de San JuanMexican regional and International buffet at Hotel Xcaret Arte

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Mercado de San Juan is a Mexican regional and International buffet at Hotel Xcaret Arte, in Casa del Patrón, ground level toward the back on restaurant row: down the main stairs from the lobby, turn right near the outdoor seating surrounded by water features.

Description

Arte's main buffet, dressed like Mexico City's famous market: handmade tortillas, taco and torta stands, egg stations, crepes, a Bloody Mary cart and mariachis at Sunday brunch. It is the easy, reliable choice for breakfast, and many guests call it the best breakfast across the Xcaret hotels. No booking needed except for Sunday Brunch.

What people like

  • Called the best breakfast option across all the Xcaret hotels, with fresh made-to-order food and great design; TripAdvisor rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 87 reviews.
  • Fun, vibrant and lively, with about 10 themed stations.
  • Bloody Mary cart, Mexican coffee and woven fruit bags to take away.

What people dislike

  • Service pace slows at peak times.
  • Poor signage makes it hard to find.

Cuisine

Mexican regional

Reservation

Walk-in for the daily buffet; Sunday Brunch is booked through OpenTable or by phone at 984 257 7200.

Cost

Included

Dress code

Casual

Meals served

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Mercado de San Juan: quick answers

What kind of food does Mercado de San Juan serve at Hotel Xcaret Arte?
A Mexican market-style buffet with live stations for tacos, tortas, handmade tortillas, eggs, crepes, soups, regional stews and international staples, plus fresh juices.
Is Mercado de San Juan included in the all-inclusive plan at Hotel Xcaret Arte?
Yes, including Sunday Brunch for hotel guests. Outside visitors pay MXN 3,000 per person for the brunch.
Does Mercado de San Juan serve breakfast, lunch, or dinner?
All three: breakfast about 7:00am to 12:00pm, lunch 1:00pm to 5:00pm and dinner 6:00pm to 11:00pm, with Sunday Brunch from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Do I need a reservation for Mercado de San Juan?
Not for the daily buffet. Sunday Brunch is booked through OpenTable or by calling 984 257 7200.
What kind of food does Mercado de San Juan serve at Hotel Xcaret Arte?
A Mexican market-style buffet with live stations for tacos, tortas, handmade tortillas, eggs, crepes, soups, regional stews and international staples, plus fresh juices.
Is Mercado de San Juan included in the all-inclusive plan at Hotel Xcaret Arte?
Yes, including Sunday Brunch for hotel guests. Outside visitors pay MXN 3,000 per person for the brunch.
Does Mercado de San Juan serve breakfast, lunch, or dinner?
All three: breakfast about 7:00am to 12:00pm, lunch 1:00pm to 5:00pm and dinner 6:00pm to 11:00pm, with Sunday Brunch from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Do I need a reservation for Mercado de San Juan?
Not for the daily buffet. Sunday Brunch is booked through OpenTable or by calling 984 257 7200.

Hours

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Hours are in Cancun time (UTC-5, no DST).

  • SundayBreakfast: 7am-12pmLunch: 1pm-5pmDinner: 6pm-11pm
  • MondayBreakfast: 7am-12pmLunch: 1pm-5pmDinner: 6pm-11pm
  • TuesdayBreakfast: 7am-12pmLunch: 1pm-5pmDinner: 6pm-11pm
  • WednesdayBreakfast: 7am-12pmLunch: 1pm-5pmDinner: 6pm-11pm
  • ThursdayBreakfast: 7am-12pmLunch: 1pm-5pmDinner: 6pm-11pm
  • FridayBreakfast: 7am-12pmLunch: 1pm-5pmDinner: 6pm-11pm
  • SaturdayBreakfast: 7am-12pmLunch: 1pm-5pmDinner: 6pm-11pm
Sunday Brunch runs 10am to 4pm and needs a reservation. Casual by day, smart casual at dinner.

Access

Open to Hotel Xcaret Arte guests. Guests of Hotel Xcaret Mexico generally cannot dine here; sources differ on exceptions.

Who can dine where at the Xcaret hotels

Format

Buffet with live cooking stationsSunday Brunch

Ambiance

livelycolorfulmarket-stylespaciousindoor-outdoormariachi on Sundays

Dietary

Vegetarian optionsVegan optionsAsk the chefs at each station

Good for

GroupsBreakfastFirst meal after arrivalSunday brunch loversAdults only

Planning

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Common questions

  • What kind of food does Mercado de San Juan serve at Hotel Xcaret Arte?

    A Mexican market-style buffet with live stations for tacos, tortas, handmade tortillas, eggs, crepes, soups, regional stews and international staples, plus fresh juices.

  • Is Mercado de San Juan included in the all-inclusive plan at Hotel Xcaret Arte?

    Yes, including Sunday Brunch for hotel guests. Outside visitors pay MXN 3,000 per person for the brunch.

  • Does Mercado de San Juan serve breakfast, lunch, or dinner?

    All three: breakfast about 7:00am to 12:00pm, lunch 1:00pm to 5:00pm and dinner 6:00pm to 11:00pm, with Sunday Brunch from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

  • Do I need a reservation for Mercado de San Juan?

    Not for the daily buffet. Sunday Brunch is booked through OpenTable or by calling 984 257 7200.