The Restaurants
Hotel Xcaret México has expanded to 20 restaurants following its 2025 renovation — an unmatched culinary program built entirely around Mexican cuisine, led by celebrity chefs from across the country. Almost all are included in your stay.
Ten themed stations transporting you through a traditional Mexican market experience — complete with piñatas, ceramic vases, and the intoxicating aromas of real Mexican cooking. Hand-made tortillas, tamales, fresh crepes made to order, rotating gelato, fresh cheese cart, quesadillas, smoothies, omelettes, and a legendary candy and sweets wall. Lance's go-to for breakfast and late-night snacking.
Buffet format — stations rotate daily. Visit multiple times for the full experience.
A jaw-dropping dining experience tucked inside the natural caves of the resort, lit by candlelight with the nearby river reflecting the amber glow. Rodizio churrascaria — cuts of juicy meat brought to your table continuously — plus seafood, vegan options, and an extensive wine cellar. One of the most romantic settings on property. Book this for a special night.
Rodizio style — meats served continuously. Seasonal menu, confirm specialties with concierge.
The resort's vibrant all-day food hall — market-style buffet with international and Mexican options, plus the Cafeteca coffee shop for grab-and-go drinks and snacks. Located in Casa Cielo near the lobby. Also shows park shuttle departure times on screens inside — practical and delicious. Perfect late-night stop when everything else is winding down.
The soul of the resort's nightlife. Chef Alejandro Ruiz's Oaxacan cantina pays homage to his homeland through tlayudas, mezcal cocktails, traditional snacks, and shared plates that evoke the bustling squares of Oaxaca. By night it transforms into a live music venue with performers and dancing. Adults-only on the top floor after dark.
A tribute to the colorful trajinera gondola boats of Xochimilco. The menu celebrates Mexico's coastlines — from Yucatán and Veracruz to Baja California — with ceviches, grilled seafood, and regional specialties. The swim-up Trajinera bar is attached, making this a great lunch destination when you're near the pool area.
A stunning tribute to Puebla's culinary legacy, decorated with authentic Talavera tiles. Chef Lula Martín del Campo offers buffet or à la carte options featuring the flavors of Puebla — moles, chiles en nogada, traditional tamales. The outdoor terrace is exceptional for an evening meal. Private area seating up to 16 available.
Chef Roberto Solís — himself celebrated internationally for his work with Lebanese-Yucatecan fusion — brings the purest expression of Yucatán cuisine to CHI'. Cochinita pibil, panuchos, sopa de lima, and the bold spices of the Yucatán Peninsula. A must if you want to eat the food that Mexico is most proud of.
Located in Casa Cielo, Monarca celebrates the diversity of Mexican regional cooking with dishes that honor traditions from across the 32 states. A rotating menu concept keeps things fresh each visit. Great option for a more relaxed dinner in a beautiful, architecturally stunning Casa Cielo setting.
Fresh-focused coastal cuisine celebrating Mexico's Pacific and Atlantic coastlines. Ceviches, aguachiles, grilled fish and shellfish, and the bright flavors of Mexico's seafood traditions. Perfect for a lunch when you want something light, fresh, and thoroughly delicious.
One of the most spectacular dining experiences in the Riviera Maya. A 6-course seasonal tasting menu — committed to Grupo Xcaret's sustainability ethos — accompanies either the México Olé folkloric dance show or the vibrant Caribbean performance. Set in front of the Xpiral pyramid. This is a must-do. Book immediately.
Menu changes seasonally and differs between Caribbean and México Olé show nights.
The newest signature restaurant at the resort, located in the exclusive Casa Eclipse adults-only section. Chef Sheyla Alvarado's menu showcases Baja California and northern Mexico — bold, fire-influenced cooking set against panoramic river views and a jaw-dropping indoor waterfall that flows right through the restaurant. One of the most dramatic dining environments on property.
Seasonal menu. Confirm specialties with concierge on arrival.
A once-in-a-lifetime 9-course tasting menu experience from Chef Carlos Gaytán — the first Mexican chef to earn a Michelin Star. Set in Casa Tierra with a water feature as its architectural centerpiece. HA' has held its Michelin Star for two consecutive years, 2024 and 2025. Not included in the All-Fun Inclusive package. No pressure at all — every included restaurant here is extraordinary. But if this calls to you, it's unforgettable.
9-course tasting menu with Mexican wine pairing · ~$149/person · Menu changes seasonally
Chef Luis Arzapalo's flagship Asian experience offers four distinct dining formats: Teppanyaki (live theatrical cooking in front of you), Robatayaki (Japanese charcoal grill), Fusion (elegant creative à la carte), and Omakase (chef's seasonal surprise menu — the most ambitious option). Book well ahead and specify which experience you want when reserving.
Specify your preferred format when booking: Teppanyaki, Robatayaki, Fusion, or Omakase.
Chef Luis Arzapalo's second Asian venue — a spectacular, larger-format experience. A magnetic sushi train circles the dining room continuously, plus three live Teppanyaki islands, a Mongolian grill, and a dim sum and ramen bar. Great for groups and families. A unique and surprising dining environment that's truly unlike anything else.
Set inside the natural caves of the resort — a stunning location with rock formations and filtered light. The menu is 100% plant-based but designed to delight non-vegans equally. Noble, vibrant, nutritious cuisine rooted in Mexican Mayan tradition. Also the best option for guests with celiac disease or dairy concerns — ask your server for guidance. Even confirmed meat-eaters rave about it.
100% plant-based. Celiac-safe and dairy-free options clearly marked. Seasonal menu.
An open-air dining experience with some of the best views of the resort's stunning Caribbean coves. International menu ranging from fresh salads and grilled fish to steaks and desserts. Relaxed, fresh atmosphere with Caribbean breeze and sunsets. Locals recommend the cheesecake and the corn cake with eggnog sauce as standout desserts.
Celiac-safe and dairy-free options available — ask your server. Vegan menu also available.
Cherie's absolute favorite on the whole property. A multi-sensory cinema-restaurant experience where you watch movies while being served from individual food carts — popcorn, Mexican snacks, and creative bites. The menu is curated by Michelin-starred Chef Paco Méndez. Privileged view of the slide pool with one of the water slides passing through a crystal-clear section of the ceiling above you. The atmosphere in here is entirely unlike anything else at the resort. Seek it out.
Cinema snack format — delivered to your seat from individual food carts.
A delicate and elegant fusion of Italian cuisine with a Mexican twist — designed for the adults-only Casa Fuego guests with floor-to-ceiling ocean views. If you're lucky enough to be staying in Casa Fuego, this is an evening dining experience not to be missed. Reservations required for dinner only.
A relaxed breakfast and lunch spot in Casa Cielo celebrating the flavors of Michoacán, Veracruz, and other regional cuisines of Mexico. Great for mornings when you want to ease into the day before heading to a park, or a quick midday refuel before afternoon activities.
