GASTRONOMY
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In Hoteles Xcaret we know that eating is travelling, and that memories also immortalize the palate. We gathered a group of talented chefs to offer premium culinary experiences that make our hotels, real gastronomic destinations.
Hotel Xcaret Mexico
The homage to our country cannot be completed without talking about its gastronomy. Its millennial ingredients fed Mexico’s cultural identity and gave the world products that nowadays are an important part of other countries’ history. The culinary journey of Hotel Xcaret México embellishes the Mexican gastronomy, declared as Intangible Cultural Heritage by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and hugs other flavors of the world to give you a memorable sensory experience.
HOTEL XCARET ARTE
Gastronomy is an acknowledged art in Hotel Xcaret Arte, an art that neuters your body and soul. We applaud the creativity of an authentic recipe and taste the harmony of a dish made with great skill and passion. Sublime flavor artists have written a culinary symphony to flatter you with a round and complex inspiration in each and every dish, where originality will dominate each bite.
LA CASA DE LA PLAYA
A kitchen with an artistical outburst, without prejudice or fear to seduce the world through its colors, flavors and love for Mexico. Maximum expression of excellence and talent, taken into your table for a never before seen experience, where the surprise factor and exclusiveness will boost greatly the delight of the great kitchen under the care of the chef Martha Ortiz, chef Ricardo Muñoz Zurita and chef Franco Maddalozzo.
GASTRONOMIC GROUP
A group of professionals, passionate by innovation, form the Gastronomic Group of Hoteles Xcaret. 10 chefs and the sommelier Sandra Fernandez are the guests for being part of the committee in charge of curing the gastronomic experiences inside Hoteles Xcaret, included in the All-Fun Inclusive concept. Two chefs with Michelin Star stand-out: Carlos Gaytán and Paco Méndez, who are in charge of the restaurants Ha’ and Encanta, which open their doors to our public to become exclusive destination restaurant.
Ricardo Muñoz Zurita
Greatest exponent of Mexican gastronomy, chef on charge of Mercado de la Merced (Hotel Xcaret México), Mercado de San Juan (Hotel Xcaret Arte), Xaak (Hotel Xcaret Arte), Centli (La Casa de la Playa) and Lumbre (La Casa de la Playa).
Alejandro Ruiz
The most important spokesperson of Oaxacan kitchen, in charge of Cantina Los Faroles’ menu (Hotel Xcaret México) and Cantina VI.AI.PY. (Hotel Xcaret Arte).
Jonatán Gómez Luna
Leader of a new generation of chefs that have conquered the greatest tables of the world, included the ones in Chino Poblano restaurant (Hotel Xcaret Arte).
Carlos Gaytán
First Mexican chef in receiving a Michelin Star. He fusions Mexican and French food in a 5-diamond restaurant: Ha’ (HOTEL XCARET MÉXICO).
Paco Méndez
Michelin Star chef, who will direct the world’s spotlight towards our author restaurant Encanta (Hotel Xcaret Arte).
Roberto Solís
Internationally famous chef, that fusions Yucatecan and Lebanese food in the Kibi-Kibi restaurant in Casa de los Artistas (Hotel Xcaret Arte).
Franco Maddalozzo
Italian celebrity with his globetrotter seasoning in the restaurant Fuego in Casa Fuego (Hotel Xcaret México), Cayuco (Hotel Xcaret Arte) and Costero (La Casa de la Playa)
Orlando Trejo
Executive chef in Hotel Xcaret México and artistic head of the Arenales restaurant (Hotel Xcaret Arte).
Miguel Bautista
Hailed chef for taking vegan food to a cutting edge level. In Bio (Hotel Xcaret México) and in all the restaurants in Hotel Xcaret Arte you will enjoy their vegetarian menus.
Martha Ortiz
With a privileged spot in the gourmet international scene, chef Martha Ortiz mixes science and art to exalt Mexican culture in Tuch de Luna (La Casa de la Playa).
Luis Arzapalo
Chef with a great command of Asian culinary techniques, has created delicious eastern menus in Xin-Gao (Hotel Xcaret México) and Tah-Xido (Hotel Xcaret Arte).
Sandra Fernández
Internationally multi-awarded sommelier, makes a homage to our gastronomy allowing each bite to be enjoyed with the perfect side (Hoteles Xcaret).
RESTAURANTS
- Mercado de la Merced
- Trajinera
- Bio
- Fuego
- Las Cuevas
- Cantina Los Faroles
- Chibalí
- Las Playas
- Teatro del Río
- Xin-Gao
- Ha’
- Xpiral
Mercado de la Merced
A sensory trip of ten stations, curated by Chef Ricardo Muñoz Zurita
Trajinera
Restaurant with a beutiful ocean view, and the best land and sea products.
Bio
A natural cave overlooking the river, and a plant-based menu by Chef Miguel Bautista.
Fuego
Italian-Mexican proposal by Chef Franco Maddalozzo, exclusive to Casa Fuego.
Reservation required
Las Cuevas
Steakhouse & buffet, inside natural caves and romantic atmosphere.
Reservation required
Cantina Los Faroles
Oaxacan cantina by Chef Alejandro Ruiz, with live music and a nightlife.
Chibalí
International buffet, with an incredible dessert and Mexican candies station.
Las Playas
Fresh grilled cuisine, with the waves as background music and your feet in the sand.
Teatro del Río
Tasting menu accompanied by a show of music, dance and traditions.
Reservation required
Xin-Gao
Both traditional and contemporary proposals of the most exquisite of Asian cuisine.
Reservation required
Ha’
Tasting menu created by Chef Carlos Gaytán (Michelin Star), paired with the best Mexican wines.
Reservation required
Xpiral
Venue of our famous Sunday brunch, an experience where the talent of our Gastronomic Group converges.
Reservation required
- Xaak
- Chino Poblano
- Cantina VI.AI.PY.
- Mercado de San Juan
- Kibi-Kibi
- Tah-Xido
- Encanta
- Cayuco
- Arenales
Xaak
A tribute to regional food with pre-Hispanic influences by Chef Ricardo Muñoz Zurita.
Chino Poblano
The best of China and Puebla merge with the talent of Chef Jonatán Gómez Luna.
Cantina VI.AI.PY.
Oaxacan cantina by Chef Alejandro Ruíz, with live music and nightlife.
Mercado de San Juan
A culinary trip to one of the most iconic markets in Mexico City, by Chef Ricardo Muñoz Zurita.
Kibi-Kibi
Yucatecan cuisine and its Lebanese influences, reinterpreted by chef Roberto Solís. Exclusive to Casa de los Artistas.
Tah-Xido
The best of oriental gastronomic art by Chef Luis Arzapalo.
Encanta
Signature restaurant by Chef Paco Méndez, a Michelin Star chef, renowned all over the world.
Cayuco
Cuisine of Mediterranean and Mexican flavors by Chef Franco Maddalozzo.
Arenales
Comfort Food by Chef Orlando Trejo, an ocean view restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere.
- Tuch de Luna
- Costero
- Centli
- Lumbre
Tuch de Luna
Flavors of Mexico, a captivating proposal of the by Chef Martha Ortiz.
Costero
The Caribbean meets the Mediterranean in this Open Kitchen by Chef Franco Maddalozzo.
Centli
Cuisine from the South of Mexico by Chef Ricardo Muñoz Zurita.
Lumbre
Cuisine from the North of Mexico by Chef Ricardo Muñoz Zurita.