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Alux Restaurante, Playa del Carmen, ROO
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Alux Restaurante

Mex$500 and over
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for creative cocktails
Alux is a restaurant inside a natural cave. A unique place to enjoy a magical evening. The creation and formation of the cave is ancient. In this environment of true underground palaces decorated with unique stalactites and stalagmites you can enjoy a natural spectacle. With a capacity of more than 250 guests, our cavern has various environments designed for you to enjoy your stay to the fullest, all accompanied by our haute cuisine and mixology that distinguishes us in this region of the Riviera Maya.

Service only for dinners. À la carte service. Entry with reservation. Dress Code: Smart Casual. Kitchen closes at 11:00 pm. Payments are accepted with Cash, Credit and Debit Card AMEX, MasterCard and Visa. Children welcome. Smoking area. There is no corkage.

Minimum consumption $1,000.00 pesos per person.

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: This hidden gem in a millennia-old cavern brings you a magical and unique culinary experience. Beneath the stalactites, the restaurant features a high-end menu based on sustainable fishing and Caribbean dishes. Among the highlights is a golden tomahawk steak covered in 24-karat gold leaves. The romantically lit interiors invite you to relax while sipping mezcal or tequila cocktails. Complete your visit with a tasting of three mezcals from the Montelobos house.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    Mex$500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Regional Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    984 206 1401
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
  • Cross Street
    Av.65 y Av.70
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    Disfrute todos los jueves de nuestro entretenimiento en vivo y los viernes de música romántica en vivo.Para eventos privados, bodas, grupos de incentivos, etc contamos con una amplia variedad de entretenimientos.
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Privates & Romantics Vaults

    MX$1,045.00 per party

    Multiple dates available
    If you are celebrating something special, we have different VIP spots where you can have an incredible dinner, with personalized service, and some rose petals around you to make your experience even more unique... Text us for more information, check availability and ask for the additional services! (The VIP vaults has a extra cost) Phone / Whatsapp: +52 984 158 3840 / Alux Reservations
    Privates & Romantics Vaults photo

What 2,097 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Most Booked

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Best Ambience

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Innovative

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Good for groups

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Great for fine wines

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Romantic

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Good for special occasions

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Lively

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alux Restaurante offers a "unique dining experience" in an awe-inspiring cave setting. Guests are enchanted by the "stunning location" and "breathtaking ambiance," with opportunities to explore the cave. While the "creative cocktails" and service receive high praise, some find the food "overpriced" and "bland." Ideal for special occasions.

2,097 Reviews
  1. Ken

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I went with my two daughters, it was a very unique experience. The food was delicious, great service and wonderful atmosphere. It is fine dinning so for the 3 meals, One being a very delicious 14oz steak, a few mocktails and 3 desserts it worked out to about 1500 pesos each without the tip. That being said, between the food, service and experience I would still highly recommend going. They also have english servers and menus if your spanish isn’t that great.

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  2. Giedre

    Cancun

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Place amazing, service and food have lots to improve. Overall disappointing experience, especially when preference is given to larger groups.

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  3. Emiliano

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    El lugar lindo, ambiente agradable, aunque con olor a humedad en ciertos espacios (ok, es una cueva) La comida muy cara (platillos de +$600), porciónes pequeñas y no rica como uno espera (ordenamos el salmón) Ojo que en el menú no estan discriminadas las entradas de lo principal, y tienen los mismos precios. Preguntamos si había más espacios por recorrer, nos dijeron q no, de igual forma empezamos a caminar y si encontramos varios caminos más. En conclusión, es un obligado de pdc para conocer, porque el espacio es muy único, pero no así el servicio ni la comida.

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  4. Kenia

    Baja California

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Increíble experiencia para la vista y el paladar, servicio impecable y sin duda ganas de volver a ese hermoso lugar

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  5. Brenda

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy agradable cena nos gustó como nos atendió Guillermo

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  6. Sam

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambience was very nice and it was quiet until they seated a table of nine younger women who were all talking at once and on their cells! The table was in the middle of the dining room instead of off to the side. The food was definitely over priced for quality! The octopus was chewy, fishy and I bit into sand which is a huge turnoff. I had the wild snapper with puréed poblano that had absolutely no flavor nor seasoning. The hostess was very pleasant and friendly. The wait staff mediocre. I maybe ate half of my entree and he removed it without returning it for a takeaway. Unfortunately, the evening was a huge disappointment and overpriced!

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  7. Christina

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very interesting dining experience with delicious food. We saw bats in a part of the cave! I recommend your restaurant for any special occasion 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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  8. Lisa

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the Alux restaurant, the ambience was everything. The food was good, but not as exciting as I thought it was going to be. Not bad, just not top notch. A little expensive which we knew ahead of time, so that’s OK, just hoping that for that value we would get impeccably tasting food. Nothing can beat the underground cave setting. The service was kind and friendly. And let me tell you that bananas Foster was the best part! Of Course, if you were there for anything other than the food, there’s plenty of photo apps, but that’s not what I am at a restaurant for. So if those who that it applies, you will be very happy.

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  9. Sahba

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were offered a more personal option cause I mentioned it was a birthday celebration, and it was AMAZING. The service, food, appearance, vibes are all THROUGH THE ROOF. Drinks are expensive as ****. But that does nothing in regard to the experience and service. Our 2 waiters— one said he studied tourism and moved to PlayaDC for better opportunities, he was amazing. Hands down one of the best waiters and amazing person I’ve ever met, and I’m from NY.. these two guys OUTCLASSED, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting. The money is worth every penny. Those 2 waiters need to get promotions haha - thanks Alux for everything. Sidebar: the food is amazing and cheap. The drinks were delicious and expensive. Walk around when you can.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    It was only an embarrassment for the restaurant. Perhaps it was an off night but several tables left without eating since food was taking way longer than it should. We weren’t served apps until we had been sitting for over an hour. Main corse was inedible. Ambiance was the ONLY reason to go there.

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FAQs

Alux Restaurante is rated 4.4 stars by 2097 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Alux Restaurante

Av. Benito Juarez Garcia 217, -2, Playa del Carmen, ROO 77710

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Av.65 y Av.70
  • Neighbourhood
    Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    Mex$500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Regional Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Disfrute todos los jueves de nuestro entretenimiento en vivo y los viernes de música romántica en vivo.Para eventos privados, bodas, grupos de incentivos, etc contamos con una amplia variedad de entretenimientos.
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
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