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.
We had a lovely evening at Balam! The place is beautiful, the food was great & the staff was super attentive to our needs. DJ was a nice plus! The manager is a super nice guy that always made sure everything was to our liking. Don't hesitate to come here for a night out!!
Mar 3, 2025
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We had lunch on the Febr. 14th 2025,
in an almost empty restaurant.
Even with that it seemed understaffed & the 2 waiters working there were dressed in regular street clothing so not professional.
We ordered Tacos de Pescado, Pato Carnitas
(Duck leg confit) & I had the Secreto de porc Iberico (Pork flank steak pastor style).
I was very happy to see the Iberico porc on the menu, but I got served an overcooked, chewy piece of meat. It was inedible because of the strong coriander taste, smell.
The prices are not bad for a'fancy' restaurant that felt like a cantina & there is only one common washroom.
The restaurant is difficult to find, you have to go out from the shopping mall, it is in the garden. None of the many security guards from the mall could help us with info about the whereabouts of the Balam… 🥴
Maybe in the evening it is better so we will be back with updates soon.
Thanks for reading!
Food was great, but severely understaffed. Slow to come out, inattentive service & we had chaos on our terrible for 30 minutes at a time. They're busy washing empty tables but the ones with customers are not being handled. Multiple customers had to chase down the waiters to finally get their bill… it killed the whole experience for us…
If the drinks weren't good this review would have a one star.
The service was not good considering it being situated in'Canada's premiere luxury mall'.
The food was mediocre for the price
Feb 17, 2025
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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.
Amazing place for a date, very cozy & intimate. Food is amazing & cocktails are very well balanced. Staff is on top of everything & very accommodating. Definitely recommend this place.
Super cute petit resto avec le vibe tulum! Bonne ambiance, bon service & la bouffe est bonne mais pas wow le guacamole & le poisson pourrait être plus relevé selon moi!
Feb 9, 2025
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Beau, bon, abordable (malgré qu'un peu dispendieux pour de la nourriture mexicaine si on compare à ailleurs) mais l'ambiance, l'esthétique & le service justifie bien le prix. Je recommande 😊
We recently visited Balam on a Friday night for a special evening, & overall, it was an amazing experience. My wife & I reserved an intimate table, which set the perfect tone for our night out. The food was simply amazing, especially the bone marrow dish, which was absolutely delicious. The friendly front staff & attentive waitress added a warm, personal touch to our visit.
The only hiccup was that it took a while for our cocktails to arrive & for our order to be taken. Despite this, the excellent food & inviting atmosphere more than made up for the delay.
I definitely recommend Balam & look forward to coming back soon!
I went there on Saturday night with three other friends & everyone loved their food. Three of us had the duck carnitas & my other friend had the surf & turf & ordered the guacamole for the table, everything tasted amazing! (We're Mexicans). I loved that they bring you nice warm tortillas & different home-made hot sauces on the side, so you can make your own tacos with the meat of your choice. When we ran out of tortillas they happily brought more & didn't charge extra for them. The cocktails were pretty nice too. Great place! We'll be coming back soon!
Feb 2, 2025
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My friend & I had a great night! The food was yummy, drinks as well. Music is really great although a little loud. Overall would come back ☺️ Special thank you to Madison for the service
J'ai inviter mes collègues de travail dans ce restaurant pour le départ d'un de mes collègues & ce fut la meilleur décision ! Le service était incroyable la gentillesse des employé est exceptionnelle . Ça fesait longtemps que j'avais pas eu un service aussi bon . Les employés ont été a l'écoute de nos besoins malgres le nombre du groupe . Ils ont pris en considération toute nos demandes . Pour finir la nourriture était excellente . Merci pour tout . Mention spécial a Nadir ( incroyable ) , Abdallah notre serveur ( woow ) & Madisson . Merci pour tout ! C'était super !
