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Rating8.6Adults OnlyHotel Xcaret Arte
Riviera Maya, near Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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Rating8.1Hotel Xcaret México
Riviera Maya, near Playa del Carmen, Mexico
View →Rating8.6Adults OnlyRating8.1Rating8.6Adults OnlyRating8.1Five signature restaurants are each developed by a named chef with an international reputation — this is the defining feature of the dining program. Room service runs 24 hours and delivers from the award-winning menu. Three bar options, including a self-serve agave bar and a sommelier-curated wine cellar, add depth to the beverage program. Poolside casual dining is the weakest link in an otherwise strong food operation.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodega | Included | ||
| Cava (Wine Cellar) | Included | ||
| Centli | Included | ||
| Chocolatería | Included | ||
| El Bar (Lobby Bar) | Included | ||
| Estero | Included | ||
| Lumbre | Included | ||
| Room Service | Included | ||
| Sky Bar | Included | ||
| Tuch de Luna | Included | ||
| Wet Bar | Included | ||
| XAL | Included |
Mexican, Filipino, and Basque Fusion
Avant-garde cuisine by Chef Andoni Luis Aduriz, the Spanish chef behind two-Michelin-starred Mugaritz. The menu is unconventional — expect experimental techniques and unexpected flavor combinations rather than traditional Mexican cuisine. Not every guest connects with this style; those who do consider it the highlight of the stay.
Signature dishes: Tasting menu centered around vibrant flavors and colors of Mexico
Mexican and Peruvian Fusion
Chef Virgilio Martínez of Central (Lima) applies his South American biodiversity-driven approach to Mexican and Peruvian ingredient crossover. The tasting menu format explores altitude and ecosystem as organizing principles — distinctive and worth the full experience.
Mexican
Mexican haute cuisine by Chef Martha Ortiz and an all-female kitchen team. The food is lyrical and celebratory — rooted in traditional Mexican flavors with artistic plating. Breakfast service here is noted by returning guests as one of the best meals of any stay.
Signature dishes: Miniature tostadas, Sopes, Open-faced quesadillas with corn, honey, and truffles, Pink mole, White fish, Roasted cauliflower
Northern Mexican
Northern Mexican cuisine from the Rivera-Río brothers — smoky, robust preparations centered on open-fire cooking techniques. The grill and ember approach makes this the most rustic-flavored of the signature restaurants.
Signature dishes: Smoked ribeye, Ember-roasted shrimp, Goat + Foie, King Crab + Wedding Roast, Tomahawk steak
Southern Mexican
Southern Mexican cuisine also from the Rivera-Río brothers, with maize as the central ingredient throughout the menu. The pairing of Lumbre (north) and Centli (south) by the same chef team creates a Mexico-in-full-breadth dining conversation across two venues.
Signature dishes: Duck confit mole, Tamal with smoked hoja santa, Mole negro with heirloom corn
International
24-hour in-suite service drawing from the award-winning restaurant menus. This is genuinely different from standard all-inclusive room service — the food quality carries over from the signature kitchens. Butler-assisted ordering makes the experience seamless.
Signature dishes: Signature dishes from on-site restaurants
Dessert, Confectionery
24/7 chocolate experience curated by master chocolatier Mao Montiel. Functions as both a late-night dessert destination and a daytime exploration of Mexican cacao culture. Worth visiting multiple times.
Signature dishes: Handcrafted chocolate treats, Gelato
Cocktails, Light Bites
Rooftop bar with panoramic Caribbean views — the best outdoor cocktail setting on property. Sunset timing is the obvious peak; arrive 20 minutes before for a prime spot.
Signature dishes: Handcrafted cocktails
Cosmopolitan Mixology, Light Bites
Lobby bar with 24-hour service. Full spirits selection in a comfortable indoor space — the late-night option after the Sky Bar closes.
Signature dishes: Cosmopolitan mixology, Handcrafted cocktails
Mezcal and Tequila Bar
Self-serve agave bar dedicated to mezcal and tequila. The selection is curated with serious intent — more than a novelty, this is a genuine spirits library. Worth spending time here if mezcal is something you care about.
Signature dishes: Diverse selection of mezcal and tequila, Cheese boards
Wine Lounge, Charcuterie
Self-serve wine cellar curated by sommelier Sandra Fernández with over 17 premium Mexican labels. The Mexican wine focus is distinctive — a counter-programming choice against the typical all-inclusive international wine list.
Signature dishes: Mexican wine flights, Charcuterie boards
Cocktails, Refreshments
Pool bar within the main infinity pool. Signature cocktails and beverages without leaving the water.
Signature dishes: Refreshing handcrafted cocktails