A dinner that becomes a show
At Porfirio’s, the experience goes beyond the flavors on the plate: Mexican culture unfolds in every corner through in-restaurant shows that combine music, color, and artistic expression. Whether it’s with live mariachi, visual displays, or performances inspired by ancestral traditions, each visit transforms into a nighttime experience that awakens the senses.
Live Mariachi: The Soul that Accompanies the Meal
Mariachi is one of Mexico’s most representative symbols, and at Porfirio’s, it blends seamlessly into the ambiance of the table. The sound of guitars, violins, and trumpets provides a rhythm that makes every dinner, every toast, and every moment feel closer, more authentic, and more memorable.
Mariachi Showtimes at Porfirio’s
- Porfirio’s Cancun: Friday to Sunday, generally in the evening (please check directly with the restaurant).
- Porfirio’s Playa del Carmen: Every night (usually 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.) depending on daily availability.
- Porfirio’s Mérida: Friday 9:30 p.m., Saturday 3:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Sunday 3:30 p.m.
- Porfirio’s Guadalajara: Saturday 9:30 p.m.
- Porfirio’s Polanco: Thursday 9:30 p.m., Friday 9:30 p.m., Saturday 4:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Sunday 3:30 p.m.
- Porfirio’s Coyoacán: Friday 8:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 3:00 p.m.
- Porfirio’s Coapa: Saturday and Sunday evenings.
- Porfirio’s Toreo: Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Each location has its own rhythm, but the result is the same: melodies that transform dining into a moment filled with feeling, context, and tradition.
Alebrijes in Motion: Art and Color in Cancun
At Porfirio’s Cancun, the alebrije show elevates dinner to a unique visual experience. Inspired by Mexican folk art, this show fills the restaurant with colorful figures, music, and a festive atmosphere that comes to life every weekend.
Here, the lagoon setting becomes the ideal backdrop to watch these artistic creations move among the tables and corners, adding dynamism and joy to the evening.
Alebrije Show Schedule in Cancun:
Friday and Saturday: 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Pre-Hispanic Show: Tradition Comes to Life in Playa del Carmen
At Porfirio’s Playa del Carmen, evenings are enriched with a pre-Hispanic show that pays homage to ancestral ceremonies through movement, music, and aesthetics. Each performance is inspired by symbols and rituals that evoke the cultural strength of the indigenous peoples, creating a sensory experience that complements the dinner with meaning and historical significance.
Pre-Hispanic Show Schedule in Playa del Carmen:
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 9:20 p.m.
An Unforgettable Evening
These shows are part of what makes Porfirio’s a place where dining and culture meet: live music, surprising visual displays, and themed settings that invite you to linger at your table.
Because here, Mexican culture is not only tasted, it is heard, seen, and experienced. Each show transforms dinner into a story to remember.
