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XAAK - Playa del Carmen

4.4 (51)
MXN500 and over
Mexican
Carretera Chetumal-Puerto Juárez, Km. 282 L21-3 Colonia Rancho Xcaret, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.,, Playa del Carmen, ROO 77710

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XAAK - Playa del Carmen

4.4
MXN500 and over
Mexican
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for fine wines
Xaak is a Contemporary Mexican Cuisine experience at Hotel Xcaret Arte, featuring a tasting menu designed by Chef Karime López, where origin and ingredient are the starting point.

The experience includes a premium Mexican wine pairing, curated by sommelier Sandra Fernández, one of the most influential women in promoting Mexican wine culture.

Admission for those 16 years of age and older.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    984 257 7200
  • Website
    https://www.hotelxcaretarte.com/en/xaak/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Private party facilities
    SPECIAL DINNER JUNE 12 "COLIMA IN THE CARIBBEAN" CHEF ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ Restless, structured, and perfectionist; open-minded and creative. Master in Cooking: Technique, Product, and Creativity from the Basque Culinary Center. Originally from Colima, I trained in the kitchens of some of the best restaurants in the world.

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What 51 people are saying

XAAK - Playa del Carmen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

51 Reviews

  1. Jordan

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 14, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great! Definitely a unique culinary experience. We did the wine pairing as well which was fine but not exquisite. Service was okay. Pacing of the meals was all over the place. Felt rushed at the beginning but then it slowed down towards the end. Would recommend for the food though. It was very good

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  2. Rosalva

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious . I tried the new manu and love it a lot .

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  3. Raymond Alberto

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was perfect for an intimate evening with your loved one. Tonight, we celebrated our week-long wedding anniversary with a delightful blend of Mexican flavors, enhanced with a special twist.

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  4. Alicia

    Phoenix13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was absolutely the best food (vegan) and experience ivevever had. I honestly did not know it was a chef tasting so I was nervous I wouldn’t be able to eat anything. The chef prepared an entire Vegan meal for me . I was in heaven. The entire experience was spectacular . Over the top impressed.

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  5. Denis

    Montreal11 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on January 5, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Rapport qualité prix médiocre, très beau restaurant mais aucun sens le prix pour un 7 services aussi décevant, ne pas réserver dans ce resto, déception garantie

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  6. Brianna

    Cancun1 review

    1.0

    Dined on December 24, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service, food was not worth the price. Would not recommend

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  7. Carlos

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on November 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I recently visited Xaak at Hotel Xcaret Arte and, while the restaurant is good, I walked away feeling a bit underwhelmed, especially considering it’s the only dining option on the property that requires an additional fee. The food was well-prepared and the service was solid, but the overall experience didn’t feel significantly superior to the other restaurants included in the all-inclusive package. In fact, Encanta offers a far better culinary experience, atmosphere, and overall value, and it’s included. Naturally, that sets expectations pretty high for Xaak, and unfortunately it didn’t quite reach that level. Another thing to note: the restaurant is surprisingly hard to find within the resort, which added some unnecessary frustration to the evening. Overall, Xaak is good, but for the surcharge and the hype, I expected more. If you’re choosing where to spend your time (and money), the included options may actually give you a better experience.

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  8. Peter

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Possibly the best dining experience I have ever had. Everything was absolutely perfect.

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  9. Pedro

    Monterrey9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente servicio, los alimentos de muy alta calidad y sabor. Definitivamente un lugar que hay que conocer si tienes la oportunidad

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  10. Mónica

    Mexico City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    La comida y el servicio son espectaculares. Es complicado estacionarse y debes conectarte al wifi del restaurante ya que no hay señal

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    984 257 7200
  • Website
    https://www.hotelxcaretarte.com/en/xaak/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Private party facilities
    SPECIAL DINNER JUNE 12 "COLIMA IN THE CARIBBEAN" CHEF ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ Restless, structured, and perfectionist; open-minded and creative. Master in Cooking: Technique, Product, and Creativity from the Basque Culinary Center. Originally from Colima, I trained in the kitchens of some of the best restaurants in the world.
  1. Home
  2. Mexico
  3. Cancun / Riviera Maya
  4. Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
  5. Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

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A photo of XAAK - Playa del Carmen restaurant

XAAK - Playa del Carmen

4.4
MXN500 and over
Mexican
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 1 time today
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