If you have food allergies and are wondering if Iberostar Selection Cancún is safe, this review is for you!
I have severe allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, and shellfish, and I get violently sick if I eat them. I was honestly pretty nervous before coming, but the staff here were absolutely amazing.
A huge shoutout to Lis! Every time she saw me at the buffet, she would come find me and walk around with me, telling me exactly what I could and couldn’t eat. If there was any chance of cross-contamination, she would go to the kitchen and bring me a fresh plate from the back. She even recommended different specialties for me to try, which made me feel like I wasn’t missing out.
One day she even brought me a dessert from another restaurant because most of the desserts at the buffet contained peanuts or tree nuts. That completely made my day!
I honestly felt like I was getting true 5-star service. I never felt like I was a burden—they genuinely cared and wanted me to have a great vacation.
Best of all… I had zero allergic reactions the entire trip.
One tip for anyone with peanut and tree nut allergies: bring a few safe snacks from home, like bagels or crackers. I found that many of those items at the resort had “may contain peanuts/tree nuts” labels, so it was nice having a couple of safe options.
Thank you, Lis, and the whole team for making what is usually the most stressful part of traveling feel so easy. I would absolutely come back!
