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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 48 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
  • GALA DINNER - NEW YEAR / CENA DE GALA - AÑO NUEVO

    MX$500.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Say goodbye to the year and toast to a future full of success in an unforgettable evening. Enjoy a high-end culinary experience with live entertainment in an elegant setting, crafted to celebrate and share unique moments. To secure your reservation, a $500 MXN deposit per person is required (the total price is $2,800). One of our team members will contact you to confirm the final details. Book now and be part of this magical night of celebration and good wishes.✨ 🎉🥂 Happy New Year! 🎉🥂
    GALA DINNER - NEW YEAR / CENA DE GALA - AÑO NUEVO photo

What 2,008 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.

2,008 Reviews
  1. Heidi

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was breathe taking + service was great however the food was just ok and if your vegetarian or vegan it’s not good place to eat. They also aren’t friendly on doing modifications if needed or want a side that is offered with another entree. Overall wasn’t worth the price for what got. We coughed it up to be that one time experience but wouldn’t do it again. Also the photos of the private caves don’t match current cave such as we chose a cave because we loved the chandelier but got there and no. Chandelier but an ugly cheap looking wicker basket with fake green leaves on it. That was super disappointing.

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  2. Sarah

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience! The vibe is flawless and the food was absolutely delicious. Try the burger!

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  3. Ivan

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place to have an extraordinary dinner experience

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  4. Erika

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Just don't do it. I wanted to love this place and I ignored all the bad reviews but the only redeeming factor is the cave aspect. We ordered the bread, beat salad, risotto, and pork belly and not a single item had flavor or any noteworthy elements. People say don't waste your money and I thought they were just being cheap but aside from the price point, it's just simply not good at all. Hopefully my experience can save you the waste of time and disappointment.

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  5. Steve

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    My last review was for Hells Kitchen, Las Vegas, which was outstanding. Alux is different… I expected so much more from the food. We had very expensive steaks and they were bang average. Deserts were ostentatious and honestly, not very good. For the experience, its originality is very good. But the caverns are hot and carry an odour, perhaps indicative of being underground? 20% tip added to the bill, had it reduced to 15% as the service was actually not as good as I’d expected. In my opinion there are better places to dine in the area for the prices you pay.

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  6. Daniela

    Guadalajara

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Extraño el Alux de hace unos años. Era realmente muy auténtico y te llevaba a un ambiente místico y muy local al mismo tiempo. Tenían temática maya que lo hacía muy especial. Ahora ya les da flojera enseñarte las partes secretas de la cueva, inventaron un lugar para “aventar monedas” que antes te decían que era mesa de sacrificios mayas. Ahora solo es una cueva artificial con mesas. Los meseros no saben la historia. Personal amable, muy amable, pero ya no tiene ningún valor agregado que valga la pena. Los platillos y coctelería están muy bien presentados, bonito para fotos, pero el sabor no es nada especial. Perdió su magia.

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  7. Richard

    Boise

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience was unforgettable. We ordered lobster for the main course and it was overcooked. Service was basically good a little slow at sometimes. For dinner that cost $500 for two people he could have been better.

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  8. Christian

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place in impeccable service. I’ve been here before. The food has never really been top-notch, but it’s OK. You’re paying for the experience. You won’t dislike the food, but it won’t be the best meal you’ve ever had by far. Still worth going for the experience it’s really interesting place.

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  9. Austin

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, awesome food, loved walking around and exploring the cave.

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  10. Laura

    VIP

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, amazing environment, and impressed with quality of food. Hamburger and red snapper dishes were phenomenal!

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FAQs

Alux Restaurante is rated 4.4 stars by 2008 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 48 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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