WHERE TO EAT IN CHICHEN-ITZA, YUCATAN

Most visitors know about Chichen Itza's legendary archaeological zone, but food-savvy travelers and respected food connoisseurs also know Chichen Itza to be an exceptional Fine Mayan and Gourmet Culinary Destination, thanks to Hacienda Chichen and its dedication to fine dining experiences. This boutique hacienda has won top culinary ratings from respected fine culinary professionals and a group of International Chefs, who considered its restaurants menu selection among Mexico's best gourmet culinary experiences.

Where to eat in Chichen Itza, Yucatan?   If you want top quality fine cuisine created with organic hand-picked produces, gourmet menu selections, and top sustainable food purchasing practices, be sure to eat at Hacienda Chichen main restaurant "Chilam Balam" a fine Culinary destination; this gourmet restaurant offers guests a casual, relax, charmimg ambiance within its Colonial elegant architecture. The restaurant's welcoming friendly service and exceptional fine menu choices, make Hacienda Chichen the best gourmet places to eat in Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico. Chilam Balam Restaurant at the Hacienda Chichen is among the finest restaurants in Mexico, so don't miss the opportunity to enjoy a unique ambiance, exquisite food, and friendly hospitality when visiting Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico.

Prepare your palette for Hacienda Chichen's fine cuisine and diverse culinary choices of exotic tastes, zesty textures, and seductive aromas:  With his exceptional Mayan Cuisine background and Gourmet Fusion Menu Selections, Executive Chef Josue Cime has caught the attention of many fine culinary professionals in the Tourist Industry for his artistic and exquisite Fine Culinary achievements. At Hacienda Chichen, Chef Cime offers travelers, wedding party guests, and prestigious incentive groups the best gourmet meals and catering services among all Chichen Itza restaurants in Yucatan, Mexico.  Chef Josue Cime brings an innovating gourmet passion to all his menu selection's rooted in his traditional Mayan culinary heritage and  his creative Organic Fusion Cuisine.  Backed by his demanding attention to purchasing top quality Angus red meats cuts, top quality poultry, excellent seafood, and fresh organically grown vegetables, fruits, and herbs  (locally produced), plus other top quality ingredients with official seal of approval by national food authorities.

Indeed, Chef Josue Cime impeccable palate creates an award winning cooking experience which has foster the Hacienda Chichen recognition as the top Gourmet Culinary Destination in Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico.  The perfect place to cater your next party with a fine selection of Gourmet Party Menus.

Hacienda Chichen's Fine Restaurants, Bars, and Dining Areas:  Chilam Balam Restaurant is the Hacienda Chichen's formal air-conditioned, non-smoking, interior dining salon.  Decorated with exquisite antique furniture and large carved-stoned arches, Chilam Balam Restaurant  offers reservations for solo, couples, and small group dinning.  Menu a la Carte with Chef Cime's Nightly Gourmet Specials.  The restaurant seats up to 45 guests in private table settings.  Restaurant Chilam Balam has a lovely open-dinning-terrace area overlooking at the Hacienda Chichen's main Colonial fountain and gardens; at night this beautiful Colonial restaurant offers guests live guitar music ambiance and refreshingly informal candle light dining.  This Colonial open terrace restaurant is the most romantic star-gazing dinning experience offered among Chichen Itza restaurants and hotels

Recognized as the best gourmet place to enjoy an elegant mix of the finest Maya Cuisine and innovating gourmet menus in Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico,  Hacienda Chichen restaurant "Chilam Balam: has won top culinary recommendations worldwide. The menu features gourmet Mexican delights, fresh organic vegetarian selections, sophisticated Maya and Fusion cuisine and a variety of zesty Yucatecan tastes.  Hacienda Chichen's wine list offers guests a variety of excellent Latin-American, Californian, and European wines.

Where to eat at an Smoke-Friendly Restaurant in Chichen Itza? For those that enjoy a good cigar, or cigarrete, Hacienda Chichen offers open-air dining terrace and bar ambiance at its Chichen Itza Restaurant and Bar, overlooking the beautiful Main Hacienda building, the hotel's lush tropical gardens, and the amazing Colonial stone-arch wall which takes guests to the hotel's private Colonial Church and Mayan Jungle Reserve.

Chichen Itza Restaurant and Bar serves A la Carte Menu filled with delightful gourmet selections.  Full bar service and smoke friendly. Ideal dining area to reserve your next catering party, special private incentive groups, family reunions, exclusive cocktail parties and wedding gala rehearsal dinner parties. Most romantic choice in Chichen Itza for a candle light dining experience under the stars and moon.

  
SOME OF OUR  SPECIAL CATERING SERVICES

Hacienda Chichen is known for its excellent catering service and private party planning.  Our Special Party Services include Wedding Dinner Galas, VIP Executive Luncheons, Family Reunion Parties and other exclusive catering services gear to bring the utmost quality in service and party ambiance.  Your guests will be enchanted with the beauty and room privacy ambiance we offer; if you are planning a Private Luncheon or Brunch Party, check our pool terrace table layout to help you organize your guests seating arrangement.  Remember, our party decor collection and gourmet menus can be customized to complement any occasion. Executive Chef Josue Cime will work with your ideas and meal choices to create a memorable event!

Gourmet Party Menu Samples          Decorative  Themes
Menu  Recipes  Descriptions             Dessert Gala Sample

DECORATIVE THEMES:

Mayan Mural Scenes
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Decorative Charters with handmade Mayan Murals representing various Mayan Gods and Lords, set includes napkin holder. Every item is handcrafted exclusively for Hacienda Chichen in red Mayan clays; designs are brightly painted, blending beautifully with bright cobalt blue, red, or yellow color linings.

The Deluxe Mayan Aluxe Collection
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Known to the Mayan as powerful magic dwarves, “Aluxes” play an important role in the Mayan culture and mythology. Hacienda Chichen decorative set includes charters and base plates elegantly hand-crafted in fine Mayan clay and hand painted with earth polished colors. Each napkin holder has a uniquely clay sculpted Aluxe. Off-white fine lining is combined with terra-cotta runners for most  of our corporative travel events or formal group parties.

Nature’s Feast
Hacienda Chichen beautiful collection of hand crafted paper Mache butterflies, brightly painted offers a rare feast of colors and grace. This setting celebrates the remarkable creative force of Nature. Various butterflies spices are artfully represented and use as napkin holders. Central flower bases, bright lining table clothes, and cover chairs add to the exquisite charm of this decorative set.

Gala Classic Decor
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This Classic table setting offers handmade polished silver metal charters and tall tulip goblets set in a romantic Colonial ambiance of candlelight and fine linens.  Each table features a customized fresh flower arrangement and the bride's choice of color accents.  Elegant for all formal gala occasions; this decor works well with any menu choice.

Please contact our Customer Service office to plan your Incentive Group Gala Luncheons, Private Executive Parties, Wedding Dinner Galas, and/or  Holiday Family Reunions; we offer theme decorative collection party settings and/or customized gala decoration sets, Cocktail Parties and Mayan or Fusion Cuisine gourmet special menus are available upon request.

GOURMET PARTY MENU SAMPLES:
 

Deluxe Luncheon

Platón de Bocadillos
Hors d’ Oeuvres
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Crema Fria de Pepino y Hierbabuena
Refreshing Chilled Cucumber & Peppermint Cream
or
Ensalada Tatiana
Mixed Salad with Raspberry Dressing
* * *
Camarones a la Morley
Jumbo Shrimps with Fresh Mayan Herbs, a true delight.
or
Corazón de Filete Chichén Itzá
Heart of Beef Fillet served on our delicate Brandy Sauce
or
Pollo Almendrado en salsa de Naranja
Tender Chicken Breasts with our Orange Almond Sauce
* * *
Helado Natural de Coco
Natural Gourmet Coconut Ice-Cream
or
Gardenia de mousse de Mango
Gardenia Shaped Meringue on Organic Mango Mousse
* * *
Café y Galletas Finas
Coffee and Petite Cookies

Colonial Feast

Crema de Chaya
Cream of Chaya
or
Hojaldra de Pavo Alcaparrado
Turkey with Capers in Butter Pastry
***
Huachinango Criollo
Red Snapper Creole Style
or
Chuletas de Puerco en Salsa Chipolte
Tender Pork Chops served
with Wild Pure Honey & Chipotle Sauce
or
Calabacitas Rellenas
Baby Acorn Squashes with meat stuffing served
with our gourmet organic tomato salsa.
***
Feria de Dulces Yucatecos
Yucatan Gourmet Sweet-treats Assortment
or
Platón de Frutas con Yogurt Natural
Assorted Fruits and Plain Yogurt
* * *
Café y Galletas Finas
Coffee and Petite Cookies

Traditional Luncheon

Codzitos y Antojitos Regionales
Yucatecan Hors D'Oeuvres
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Glorias de Atún
Tuna Salad Stuffed Tomatoes
or
Sopa de Lima
Lime Soup
***
Pollo Pibil con Frijol Refrito
Pibil Chicken with Black Bean Paste
or
Brazo de Chaya con Pepita de Calabaza
Vegetarian dish made with chaya leaves,
corn dough, and pumpkin seeds
or
Poc Chuc de Puerco con Calabacitas
Grilled Pork marinated in Achiote and Baby Pumpkins
***
Helado de Frutas Tropicales
Tropical Fruit Ice-Cream
or
Pie de Naranja Agria
Regional Sour Orange Pie
 * * *
Café y Galletas Finas
Coffee and Petite Cookies

Brief description of some of Hacienda Chichen Gourmet Recipe Collection by Chef Josue Cime:

Hojaldra de Pavo Alcaparado
Butter Layered Pastry with Turkey & Capers Filing
An extremely popular baked appetizer, that blends Yucatan’s love for European puff layered pastries with a unique filling of turkey, capers, spices and peppers. Garnished with brown raw sugar, a twist of lime, and cherry sauce on a bed of sea grapes. Served at room temperature.

Calabacitas Rellenas
Stuffed Baby Acorn Squashes
An elegant Yucatecan dish. Hollowed-out baby acorn squashes are filled with a mixture of chopped almonds, ground pork, raisins, sweet basil, red peppers and spices. They are served on a half-moon bed of warmed tomato sauce and a white herb sauce. These squashes make colorful edible containers full of color, taste, and texture. Prepared a day in advance to fully blend and enrich their aromatic flavors.

Chuletas de Puerco en Miel de Chipotle
Tender Pork Chops with Chipotle Honey Sauce
Yucatan is known for its rich and delicious wild organic honey. This recipe, created especially for the Hotel Hacienda Chichen, perfectly blends the flavors of tender-smoked pork chops with the taste of Chipotle chilies aged in such honey. The pork chops are garnished with Chipotle chilies and are served with brown wild rice, onions, wild mint and roasted sunflower seeds.

Pollo Almendrado en Salsa de Naranja
Tender Chicken Breasts with our Orange Almond Sauce
Baked chicken marinated with an orange-based mixture of aromatic herbs, spices and almond. Served on a bed of white rice and garnished with orange peels and almonds.

Pollo Pibil con Frijol Refrito
Pibil Chicken with Black Bean Paste
Baked Chicken marinated with a red achiote spice mixture and aromatic herbs. Wrapped in banana leaves and served with Yucatan’s traditional black bean paste.

Brazo de Chaya con Pepita de Calabaza
Vegetarian dish made of chaya leaves, corn dough, boiled eggs and pumpkinseeds. Steam baked while wrapped with banana leaves and served beautifully sliced on top of homemade tomato sauce. This dish is believed to have its roots on Pre-Colonial Mayan Cuisine.

Poc Chuc de Puerco con Calabacitas
Grilled pork chops marinated in achiote sauce. Served with sunflower seeds, butter, rice and baby acorn squash pure. Garnished with orange peels.

Glorias de Atún
Deliciously light tomatoes stuffed with tuna salad and served on a bed of green leaves and garnished with olives, red peppers and carrot sticks.

Camarones Primavera
Primavera Shrimp Pasta
This elegant entree is a favorite of ours. The rich velvet creamy cheese sauce enhances the flavour of the mixed-in steamed vegetables. The dish is garnished with a fancy bouquet of large shrimps served on the bed of pasta.

Camarones a la Morley
Jumbo Shrimp marinated with a fine mix of fresh Mayan herbs.
This is a light and delicious luncheon entree. The garlic and herb velvet flavor of the sauce blends deliciously with the grilled shrimp.

Huachinango Criollo
Red Snapper Creole
Baked Fresh Red Snapper topped with our delicious Creole sauce made with red and green bell peppers, scallops, garlic, and fresh tomatoes. Served on banana leaves with saffron Spanish rice.

Rollitos de Pollo Carnegie
Chicken Carnegie Roulade
Baked stuffed chicken breast, bathed in a light herbal sauce and cut in roulade-shape pieces. Served with steam vegetables and garnished.

DESSERTS GALA SAMPLES:

Gardenia en Mousse de Mango
Mango Mousse with a Gardenia Shaped Meringue
This elegant dessert is a favorite of ours, the rich flavor of fresh velvet mango mousse captivates the senses; garnished with our beautiful “meringue” gardenia to create a delightful presentation.

Torta de Cielo
Heaven’s Almond Cake
Truly one of Yucatan’s most beloved cakes, its rich almond flavors and light texture are a delightful way to end a Colonial menu.  Only a very skillful Chef can create this masterpiece to perfection, made out of freshly ground almonds, egg yolks, butter and sugar.

Nuestros Pasteles de Bodas
Hacienda Chichen Wedding Cake Selection
Yucatan is known for its delicious baked goods and exquisite cakes. Its rich tradition includes cakes made of almond, butter, coconut, creams, and fancy tastes that captivate the senses. For Special Occasions, such as a wedding, we can create a beautiful decoration to meet your needs.

Feria de Dulces
Fine Sweet-treats Fair
“Merenguitos”made of puffed baked white eggs.
“Besitos” or kisses are petite almond-flavoured velvety sweets.
“Yemitas”are made of soft eggnog paste with pure vanilla.
“Barquillos” are extra colorful crispy crepes with honey and nuts.

For more information contact us at:
info@haciendachichen.com  or  weddings@haciendachichen.com