Experience memorable evenings at Balam with the mesmerizing sounds of our DJs, while savoring exquisite dishes and refreshing cocktails. Get ready for a unique sensory experience!
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Guacamole, Tacos & Ceviche
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Every Friday & Saturday, come and experience memorable evenings at Balam with the captivating sounds of our DJs, while savoring exquisite dishes and refreshing cocktails. Prepare yourself for a unique sensory experience!
Balam offers an elevated Mexican dining experience with a warm, inviting vibe and a chic, Tulum inspired setting that many guests describe as beautiful and immersive. The menu features fresh, flavorful dishes such as ribeye tacos, ceviches, duck and seafood, with cocktails regarded as artful and delicious. Service is frequently described as attentive, friendly, and professional, helping guests feel welcome and well taken care of. The atmosphere, music, and decor create a festive night out, and the overall experience is widely described as memorable and worth returning for. Some notes mention price and portions or pacing, but the consensus emphasizes high quality ingredients, striking presentation, and a vibrant, high end vibe that makes Balam stand out.
Balam at Royalmount offers a vibrant, elevated dining experience, serving sophisticated, contemporary Mexican cuisine in a stunning Tulum-inspired setting. The atmosphere is energetic & stylish, making it perfect for a festive night out.
The food is exceptional, seamlessly blending traditional Mexican flavors with modern techniques. Must-try dishes include the rich rib eye tacos & expertly prepared ceviches, all using fresh, high-quality.
What truly elevates the experience is the service, particularly our server, Jaime. Jaime was fantastic-attentive, professional, & genuinely warm.
He guided us through the complex menu with insightful recommendations & ensured our drinks were promptly refreshed.
Jaime's excellent service made our evening feel seamless & personalized, turning a great meal into a truly memorable occasion.
Superbe expérience, je recommande vivement. Le ceviche est incroyable. Merci encore pour l'équipe & surtout à Valentin pour l'ambiance il a su nous mettre à l'aise & son accueil était incroyable !!! Merci encore
Dec 6, 2025
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I went to balam for an anniversary dinner with my fiancé & had the best experience. The food is incredible, I recommend the fish of the day plate & the ceviche, both were to die for. & the service was outstanding, everyone was so kind & accommodating. We will be returning!!
We sat at the bar & had an amazing time. Received great service from all the staff. The food was delicious, elevated & authentic which is hard to find. I loved their ceviches & fish tacos. The cocktails were refreshing. They had a dj which created an amazing atmosphere & ambience. Will definitely return with friends & family.
Sadly, the service was here was just terrible.
We waited for so long we decided to leave after our appetizers. We had the queso fundido with chorizo which was good & the Balam ceviche which was also good but missing lime juice in my opinion. I was looking forward to trying the fish tacos but the server never came e back to take our order. We asked for the check which never came either so we had to go inside to pay.
The restaurant itself is beautiful & the food is ok but we won't be coming back.
Le gigot d'agneau était absolument délicieux ! La viande était tendre à souhait, avec une sauce braisée savoureuse & une purée de patates douces qui complétait parfaitement le plat. Un vrai coup de coeur, même si la portion aurait pu être un peu plus généreuse.
Nous avons aussi pris le contre-filet à la parilla, accompagné d'une purée gratinée & d'oignons croustillants - très bon & rassasiant. En entrée, la guacamole classique & le Balam ceviche : frais, goûteux, & bien équilibrés. Mention spéciale au ceviche, que mon mari a adoré.
Les cocktails (Reina del Sur & L'aube du Balam) étaient beaux, originaux & délicieux. Service rapide & attentionné, ambiance agréable avec un bon DJ. Très belle expérience, hâte de revenir pour essayer les desserts !
Aug 29, 2025
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Probably the best ceviche I've ever eaten...Wow!!! Not sure of the name but it had Mango in it....WOW SUPER FRESH.
A must try!!
Food is excellent 👌🏾
On my return visit different outcome! We were over charged & the waitress made mention of the old menu??? Again BEST ceviche I've ever had but the service really disappointed the guests I brought & myself as well. Will I return we'll see...
Food was good but service not so much. We mentioned we were there for our anniversary & my birthday. They were out of the Tuna Hachimi. I mentioned I was allergic to mango so I couldn't take the other ceviche. No accommodation suggested, I had to come up with a solution. Didn't motivate us to spend more or stay. We left after 1h. Personally wouldn't go back.
Really cool place, very good hi-end Mexican food, elevated & very tasty! Beautiful restaurant decor & very friendly staff! Fast service even when busy. Ceviche dishes were incredible.
May 3, 2025
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Super beau & bon restaurant ! J'ai adoré mon expérience. Nous avions une réservation pour 10 personnes ce soir, & je n'ai pas été déçu. Que ce soit les tacos aux crevettes & au poulpe, ou le trio de ceviches, tout était excellent. & que dire de la décoration du restaurant…juste WOW!Ce ne sera certainement pas ma dernière fois !☺?
I recently dined at Balam in Royalmount for their Valentine's Day fixed menu, & it was an exceptional experience. As it was my first time eating in the new shopping center, I was excited to try something new, & Balam did not disappoint.
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In depth review:
The ambiance struck a perfect balance between cozy & modern, with soft lighting & earthy tones creating a warm & inviting vibe-ideal for a romantic evening.
The meal began with a simple but fresh guacamole, served with crispy tortilla chips, followed by the Ceviche Tulum Campechano. The octopus, shrimp, & branzino were fresh & beautifully balanced with a tangy citrus marinade-a highlight of the evening. The Tuna Tataki was another standout, with tender tuna, a sweet-salty ponzu sauce, & a refreshing mix of cucumber, mango, & coriander that played wonderfully together.
For the shared entree, the Grilled Octopus was perfectly smoky & tender, paired with creamy corn purée & zesty salsa verde. The 28 Days Aged Beef Striploin was cooked to perfection, with creamy potato purée, bone marrow, & a rich red wine reduction that made it a truly indulgent dish.
To end, we enjoyed an assortment of mini desserts-a sweet & fun way to finish off the meal.
The service was top-notch-attentive, friendly, & well-paced. Overall, my first experience at Balam was a memorable one, & I would highly recommend it for anyone looking to enjoy a beautifully executed, flavorful meal in Royalmount.
Went with my girlfriends last night. Decor was beautiful but unfortunately the experience was underwhelming. We ordered a few plates to share. Fish Tacos were pretty, but the fish was dry & overcooked. We ordered a ceviché, that was good, but it was a small portion that didn't come with anything (kind of looking for some kind of chip/tostados to eat with it). Service was unimpressive considering the restaurant wasn't full. We had to get up a few times to go to the bar to remind them to bring things we had requested. Nice place, but left something to desire.
Absolutely gorgeous place. Visited it for a business lunch. Interesting selection of dishes with mexican touch. Tried a variety of items on the menu & the most that stood out was Coctel de Camaron! The rest was good. Wasn't of the Ceviche, but that's personal taste. Waiting time was a bit much, but it was definitely worth it. Probably do not go with big groups as we spent there over 1.5h altogether. Located outside of the mall in the middle of the garden. Definitely worth trying
