Diners' Choice: Contemporary Mexican restaurants in Cancun / Riviera Maya

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary Mexican cuisine in Cancun / Riviera Maya? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

KI'IS Restaurant by Francisco Ruano

4.7

4.7 (32)

Mex$500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Playa del Carmen

About the restaurant

KI’IS (Zest in Maya) by chef Francisco "Paco" Ruano focuses on the pursuit of beauty through simplicity, harnessing the best ingredients from the surrounding seas and the Mexican vegetable pantry. Honoring flavors from Guadalajara and taking inspiration from Mexico’s Pacific coast, KI’IS mirrors Alcalde’s culinary offer with a distinctive Mayan accent.

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JenniferVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Lovely meal food was delicious and service was great!

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Ha' - Playa del Carmen

4.8

4.8 (273)

Mex$500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

HA’ Restaurant
The first restaurant in Xcaret to be awarded a Michelin Star. Also honored with 5 AAA Diamonds for its exceptional service.

Carlos Gaytán, the first Mexican chef with a Michelin Star both inside and outside of Mexico, presents HA’, a unique proposal in Contemporary Mexican Cuisine in Riviera Maya. With a 9-course tasting menu in which, Carlos shows us that flavors, textures and temperatures are elements that tell us a surprising story and help us learn about his love for his roots.

When you think you have found your favorite dish Gaytán’s inspiration proposes new creations as the seasons change, ensuring your experiences are always unique and different. Come and have a unique culinary experience at Hotel Xcaret Mexico

Cost of experiences with just wine $3,800 MXN and without wine $2,900, experiences just for adults +18 years old, with dress code (no shorts and no flip flops/no sandals). Pay just credit or debit card.

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Mitul

Dined 2 days ago

This was an amazing experience. The wine pairings were excellent and I didn’t realize there were so many good Mexican wines of this high caliber in both red and white. I’m vegetarian and so I was not full after this meal but my wife and her brother do eat meat and they were stuffed. A filet mignon is more filling than the same size piece of eggplant. So the value for a vegetarian was not as good as other high end tasting meals that I have had. But the taste of the food, the presentation, the wait staff, the ambience of the restaurant, even the bathrooms were awesome.

AUTOR

4.8

4.8 (70)

Mex$500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Tulum

About the restaurant

AUTOR: La historia del chef
Un autor es un creador de algo original y personal; la experiencia gastronómica más sofisticada del
complejo, es un restaurante que contará la historia del chef al mando. Los huéspedes se embarcarán en
un viaje que les presentará de inmediato nuevas experiencias culinarias y les ofrece una ventana a la
historia del autor principal del viaje: El Chef

AUTOR: The Chef’s Story
An author is a creator of something original and personal. The resort’s most sophisticated dining
experience, Autor is a restaurant that will tell the story of the chef in command. Guests will be taken on
a journey that at once introduces them to new culinary experiences and offers a window into the history
of the journey’s lead author.

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Lora

Dined 2 days ago

They pay attention to every detail. Very attentive service. Food is delicious.

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Corn Journey

PIEDRASANTA HOLBOX

4.6

4.6 (235)

Mex$310 to Mex$500

Contemporary Mexican

Holbox

About the restaurant

Restaurant • Bar • Open daily from 17:00 - 24:00 h • Mystic jungle mixed with a perfect experience of authentic flavors #ByGrupoBasico #GetIntoTheJungle

Piedrasanta: these crystalline energy pieces are tools that help our mind connect with our body.
Based on local kitchen, we pay tribute to culture and biodiversity of the Mexican territory, exploring real familiar flavors. We mix ancestral and modern culinary techniques.
Every corner of Piedrasanta was built by local artisans, showing the genuine Mexican wit and talent.

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vanessaVIP

Dined on Nov 15, 2024

Super nice ambiance, good was delicious, and staff very attentive. Not particularly high priced.

Le Chique

4.7

4.7 (311)

Mex$500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Cancún

About the restaurant

Considered one of the most avant-garde restaurants in Mexico and one of the most respected gastronomic destinations in the Riviera Maya.

Le Chique offers a seasonal tasting menu that has led them to have the title of the best tasting menu in Mexico, as well as belonging to Latin America´s 50 Best Restaurants in Latin America, with 5 Diamond awards since 2015, among other awards.

Whether it's a romantic getaway, a business dinner, or a gourmand treat, Le Chique is a one-of-a-kind option.

Dress code: Formal/casual (For gentlemen we need long pants and closed shoes)
Adults Only Restaurant (+18)

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Robyn

Dined 7 days ago

Le Chique offers a unique, spectacular dining experience. The presentation of the dishes is artistic and creative. The flavours draw from different parts of Mexico and the ingredients are traditionally Mexican. The service is outstanding.

Mochomos - Cancun

4.6

4.6 (50)

Mex$500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Cancún

About the restaurant

Mochomos Cancun -Mexican cuisine-.
Discover a unique gastronomic experience, based on the creativity and authentic flavors of Sonora's signature cuisine. Our restaurant-bar offers a carefully designed menu that blends the best of the highest quality entrees, meats, fish and seafood, complemented by a selection of internationally renowned wines along with mixology, perfect to satisfy the most discerning palates.
Mochomos not only delights with its culinary selection, but also with an unparalleled view of the Nichupté lagoon, especially at sunset. Whenever you visit, you will be immersed in a sophisticated and elegant ambiance, where every detail has been meticulously designed to offer you the most memorable experience.Whether you are looking for a romantic dinner, a special celebration or simply enjoy an evening with friends in an exclusive setting, Mochomos Cancun is the perfect place to enjoy the best of Sonoran cuisine with a touch of exclusivity.

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Dana

Dined 1 day ago

Absolutely amazing! The service, food, and entertainment was incredible. Highly recommended!

Mi Amor

4.7

4.7 (138)

Mex$310 to Mex$500

Contemporary Mexican

Tulum

About the restaurant

Classic dishes from the coastal regions of Mexico, with contemporary and bold flavors. Enjoy our daily brunch menu or intimate dinners. For something really special contact us about private dining on the rocks.
* Mi Amor hotel & restaurant is **ADULTS ONLY**
*Important arrival Information*
We are located within a natural area, which requires a fee dedicated to the preservation of flora and fauna. This amount will be deducted from your consumption. Access for combustion vehicles is not permitted; only electric vehicles are allowed. On-site parking is not available, so we recommend arriving by taxi or transportation service. Transportation is available within the area to facilitate mobility. General access hours to the natural area are 7AM-5PM; outside these hours, entry is allowed only with reservation.

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NataliaVIP

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

Amazing as always. Always our romantic date night.

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Sunday Brunch in Mi Amor

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Mi Amor's 2x1 Cocktails 5 - 7pm.

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Sunset Sips & Double Delights

La Buena Barra - Cancún

4.5

4.5 (501)

Mex$500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Cancún

About the restaurant

With a spectacular view of the Nichupte Lagoon, let yourself be carried away by our service, the best contemporary Mexican cuisine and steak house in Cancun's Hotel Zone.

At La Buena Barra we seek to serve you as if we were family, surrounded by a warm atmosphere with an elegant, comfortable and exclusive ambiance. It is a place to gather your loved ones: friends, family and couple.

The culinary proposal offered by La Buena Barra is wide, carefully covering the Mexican Republic from the classic flavors of the north of the country as charcoal meats and chile piquin sauces to dishes from the sea in the style of the Gulf or fresh as in the Pacific.

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HectorVIP

Dined on Dec 2, 2024

A great experience. The food was excellent - not one bad bite the whole meal. The service was outstanding - attentive and helpful but not intrusive. Make sure you save up your pennies before dining here though. It wasn’t cheap. But, in my opinion, it was a great value. Can’t wait to go back again.

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Experience

ALL YOU CAN GIN - JUEVES/ THURSDAY -

Alux Restaurante

4.4

4.4 (2007)

Mex$500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

About the restaurant

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.

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Ivan

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing place to have an extraordinary dinner experience

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