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Alux Restaurante, Playa del Carmen, ROO
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Alux Restaurante

MXN500 and over
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 49 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 presents a high-end menu based on sustainable fishing and Caribbean dishes. Among the highlights is a golden tomahawk steak covered in 24-carat gold leaves. The romantically lit interiors invite you to relax while sipping mezcal or tequila cocktails. Round off your visit with a tasting of three mezcals from the Montelobos house.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Regional Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 18:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    984 206 1401
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    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 2,035 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

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Romantic

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Contemporary Mexican

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Most Booked

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Best Ambience

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Healthy

  • 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 "once in a lifetime dining experience" with its unique cave setting, providing a "beautiful atmosphere" perfect for special occasions. The creative cocktails and diverse menu are highlights, although some find the prices steep. Service is often praised, with memorable servers enhancing the enchanting ambiance.

2,035 Reviews
  1. Nataliya

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner, great serves, unique atmosphere

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  2. Melanie

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant with unique cave ambience. Friendly and attentive service and food that was well presented and delicious. Worth a visit for sure!

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  3. Mateo

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El ambiente del lugar es espectacular, el lugar sumamente lindo y la atención cosas buenas, cosas por mejorar. Sin embargo, el diablo está en los detalles y es ahí donde fracasan. Estuvimos en una cena por fin de año, las entradas una ensalada muy común, la segunda entrada un aguachile muy muy bueno, principal mar y tierra con una carne que servía romper dimantes (completamente seca) no te preguntan ni dan opción al término, entiendo lo de los tiempo pero para pagar 200usd por persona lo mínimo que esperas es que puedas elegir el término, lo reportamos y fue un “ah si perdón se nos pasó el término” esperas un te lo cambio o algún detalle la verdad. Por último asumen que quieres dejar el 20% de tips y lo hacen obligatorio, cuando claramente el servicio era para menos. No mal, una gran experiencia, pero mucho por mejorar.

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  4. Ivan

    Cancun

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    El lugar es muy bonito y la comida es aceptable, pero me decepcionó mucho el ambiente. Asistí a la celebración de fin de año pero nunca se dio un ambiente como celebración de fin de año, simplemente se limitó a una cena común, sin música y un saxofonista que solo tocó 10 min

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  5. Haley

    Portland

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Worst restaurant experience in playa. Do not recommend

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  6. Karen

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stunning location and the food was amazing. We had a prefix meal for New Years Eve - but it was fabulous!

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  7. Richard

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was fantastic (Karla). The atmosphere was fantastic. Food was the best we’ve had in Playa Del Carmen can’t wait to go back again. 

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  8. Amritpal

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best dining experience we’ve had in a really long time. Very unique.

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  9. Axel Gabriel

    Cancun

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went for the deer dish, which i have had before, it was amazing, now they changed it and the menu still has the old way, and the new serving is nothing like it and i did not like it which kind of ruined it for me. Everything else was ok, flavors are plain but the place is a gorgeous experience. The octopus was really good. Oysters are small and only come with 6.

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  10. Brian

    VIP

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This local delight is worth the price! Erick did an excellent job making sure we had a wonderful experience and encouraged us to explore the caves. It’s a rewarding adventure for those willing to leave the table. Our surf and turf dinner exceeded expectations with some fantastic sides and excellent steak. The best, however, was the unexpected joy of dessert. This goat cheese mouse delight was paired with a flaming vodka sauce and covered in a dark chocolate shell. My husband and I prefer less sweet chocolate and this perfectly fit the bill. Highly recommend this once in a lifetime experience!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Alux Restaurante is rated 4.4 stars by 2035 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 49 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
  • Area
    Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 18:00–23:00
  • Price
    MXN500 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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