GASTRONOMY
MIXOLOGYGastronomy and restaurants in Mexico
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 hotel restaurants, real gastronomic destinations.
GASTRONOMIC GROUP
A group of professionals, passionate for innovation, form the Gastronomic Group of Hoteles Xcaret. Thirteen chefs and one sommelier are the guests for being part of the committee in charge of curating the gastronomic experiences inside Hoteles Xcaret. 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 Playa del Carmen restaurants.
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) and Xaak (Hotel Xcaret Arte)
Jonatan Gómez Luna
Leader of a new generation of chefs that have conquered the greatest tables of the world, including the ones in Chino Poblano restaurant (Hotel Xcaret Arte).
Carlos Gaytán
First Mexican chef to receive 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). He is also co-creator of the experience at Xaak restaurant (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).
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 international gourmet 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 (Hotel Xcaret).
VIRGILIO MARTÍNEZ
Chef at Estero (La Casa de la Playa) and Central restaurant, which has been named the best restaurant in the world in The World´s 50 Best Restaurants ranking.
RODRIGO RIVERA-RIO
Creative and tireless researcher, passionate about the state of Nuevo Leon, he has put north-eastern cuisine on the map, in Koli, and now in Lumbre and Centli restaurants (La Casa de la Playa)
DANIEL RIVERA-RIO
Pastry Chef. He narrates stories by transforming indigenous ingredients into culinary delights. He has the gift of bringing out the natural sweetness in these products at Lumbre and Centli (La Casa de la Playa)
PATRICIO RIVERA-RIO
He is the best sommelier for harmonizing the dishes of his brothers and obtaining the best results, not only on the palate, but through all the senses at Lumbre and Centli (La Casa de la Playa)
MAO MONTIEL
Master chocolatier and designer, famous for his chocolates with artistic aesthetics and well-defined flavors. Find your chocolates in the Chocolateria (La Casa de la Playa)
Maycoll Calderón
With an international trajectory that has led him to work in more than eight countries, Maycoll Calderón has made excellence a standard, taking several projects to the most important rankings in the world, including The World's 50 Best Bars list.