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XaakContemporary Mexican and Seafood tasting menu tasting menu restaurant at Hotel Xcaret Arte

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Xaak is a Contemporary Mexican and Seafood tasting menu tasting menu restaurant at Hotel Xcaret Arte, in Casa de la Pirámide, jungle setting.

Description

Arte's original pay-extra tasting room, rebooted in January 2026 under Karime López, the first Mexican woman to win a MICHELIN star. The 16-course menu is seafood-heavy contemporary Mexican: sea urchin tlacoyo, oysters with habanero sambal, kampachi a la veracruzana. It is not part of the all-inclusive, so book it for a big night, not a random Tuesday.

What people like

  • Each course is expertly prepared.
  • Polished service that explains each course and pairing.
  • Mostly Mexican wines that pair well.
  • TripAdvisor rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 160 reviews.

What people dislike

  • Some guests call it very expensive for the taste of the food.
  • Isolated reports of undercooked or bitter dishes.
  • Some bloggers said it is not worth any extra cost.

Cuisine

Contemporary Mexican

Reservation

Book through OpenTable, by phone at 984 257 7200, or by email at hxarxaak@hotelxcaret.com. Seatings every 30 minutes with a 15-minute grace period.

Cost

Tasting menu MXN 3,500 per person on the official page (a Grupo Xcaret blog quotes MXN 4,200); pairings MXN 2,100 or 2,900

Dress code

Resort elegant

Meals served

Dinner

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Xaak: quick answers

What kind of food does Xaak serve at Hotel Xcaret Arte?
Contemporary Mexican cuisine as a 16-course tasting menu by Chef Karime López, with a strong seafood focus: oysters, scallops, sea urchin, kampachi and a mole marino with beef.
Is Xaak included in the all-inclusive plan at Hotel Xcaret Arte?
No. Xaak is outside the All-Fun Inclusive plan; the official price is MXN 3,500 per person plus optional wine pairings (MXN 2,100 Mexican, MXN 2,900 international).
When is Xaak open?
Dinner only, every day from 6:00pm to 11:00pm, with reservation times from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
Do I need a reservation for Xaak?
Yes. Book through OpenTable, call 984 257 7200 or email hxarxaak@hotelxcaret.com; seatings run every 30 minutes with a 15-minute grace period.
What kind of food does Xaak serve at Hotel Xcaret Arte?
Contemporary Mexican cuisine as a 16-course tasting menu by Chef Karime López, with a strong seafood focus: oysters, scallops, sea urchin, kampachi and a mole marino with beef.
Is Xaak included in the all-inclusive plan at Hotel Xcaret Arte?
No. Xaak is outside the All-Fun Inclusive plan; the official price is MXN 3,500 per person plus optional wine pairings (MXN 2,100 Mexican, MXN 2,900 international).
When is Xaak open?
Dinner only, every day from 6:00pm to 11:00pm, with reservation times from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
Do I need a reservation for Xaak?
Yes. Book through OpenTable, call 984 257 7200 or email hxarxaak@hotelxcaret.com; seatings run every 30 minutes with a 15-minute grace period.

Hours

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Hours are in Cancun time (UTC-5, no DST).

  • SundayDinner: 6pm-11pm
  • MondayDinner: 6pm-11pm
  • TuesdayDinner: 6pm-11pm
  • WednesdayDinner: 6pm-11pm
  • ThursdayDinner: 6pm-11pm
  • FridayDinner: 6pm-11pm
  • SaturdayDinner: 6pm-11pm
Reservations are taken 6pm to 9pm. Official dress code: smart casual, with long pants and closed-toe shoes for gentlemen.

Access

Open to Hotel Xcaret Arte guests. Guests of Hotel Xcaret Mexico generally cannot dine here; sources differ on exceptions.

Casa gatingOpen to Arte guests with a surcharge; outside-diner access conflicts between OpenTable and the hotel FAQ

Who can dine where at the Xcaret hotels

Format

16-course tasting menuOptional wine pairings

Ambiance

fine diningintimatejungle settingromanticspecial occasion

Dietary

Seafood focusMenu marks seafood, gluten and dairyVegetarians and shellfish allergies need advance notice

Good for

Date nightSpecial occasionFood-focused travelersAdults only

Planning

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Common questions

  • What kind of food does Xaak serve at Hotel Xcaret Arte?

    Contemporary Mexican cuisine as a 16-course tasting menu by Chef Karime López, with a strong seafood focus: oysters, scallops, sea urchin, kampachi and a mole marino with beef.

  • Is Xaak included in the all-inclusive plan at Hotel Xcaret Arte?

    No. Xaak is outside the All-Fun Inclusive plan; the official price is MXN 3,500 per person plus optional wine pairings (MXN 2,100 Mexican, MXN 2,900 international).

  • When is Xaak open?

    Dinner only, every day from 6:00pm to 11:00pm, with reservation times from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.

  • Do I need a reservation for Xaak?

    Yes. Book through OpenTable, call 984 257 7200 or email hxarxaak@hotelxcaret.com; seatings run every 30 minutes with a 15-minute grace period.