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Alux Restaurante

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MXN500 and over
Contemporary Mexican
Av. Benito Juarez Garcia 217, -2, Playa del Carmen, ROO 77710

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Alux Restaurante

4.6
MXN500 and over
Contemporary Mexican
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Romantic
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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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 features a high-end menu based on sustainable fishing and Caribbean dishes. Among the highlights is a golden tomahawk steak covered in 24-karat gold leaves. The romantically lit interiors invite you to relax while sipping mezcal or tequila cocktails. Complete your visit with a tasting of three mezcals from the Montelobos house.

Executive chef: Rodrigo Perez Guilliem

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Regional Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:45 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2026
    2. OpenTable Icons 2025
    3. OpenTable Icons 2024
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Eternal Flavors Experience - Once in a Lifetime🍷

    MX$2,100.00 - MX$3,800.00 per person

    Prepaid

    2 - 8 people

    Multiple dates available
    ✨En el corazón de Alux, dentro de su majestuosa caverna, cada platillo honra los elementos y la riqueza de nuestra tierra. Este menú degustación de siete tiempos invita a un viaje sensorial que comienza con la frescura desde la raíz, atraviesa el fuego del Caribe, revela la fuerza del mar y culmina en la dulzura luminosa del paraíso. Acompañado de maridajes excepcionales, cada creación despierta los sentidos y transforma la mesa en un ritual inolvidable.🦇 ✨At the heart of Alux, within its majestic cave, each dish honors the elements and the richness of our land. This seven-course tasting menu invites you on a sensory journey that begins with the freshness from the root, passes through the fire of the Caribbean, reveals the strength of the sea, and culminates in the luminous sweetness of paradise. Paired with exceptional wines and cocktails, each creation awakens the senses and transforms the table into an unforgettable ritual.🦇
    Eternal Flavors Experience - Once in a Lifetime🍷 Photo
  • ALUX BIRTHDAY EXPERIENCE🎈🎂

    MX$6,400.00 per party

    Prepaid

    1 - 20 people

    Multiple dates available
    🎉 ¡Celebra tu cumpleaños como nunca, entre cavernas, mariachis y magia! 🎶🥂 En Alux, cada brindis es un deseo… ¡y cada velita, una experiencia inolvidable! ✨ (Solo aplica desde 2 hasta 7 personas) 🎉 Celebrate your birthday like never before — surrounded by caves, mariachis, and magic! 🎶🥂 At Alux, every toast is a wish… and every candle, an unforgettable experience! ✨ (Only applies from 2 to 7 people)
    ALUX BIRTHDAY EXPERIENCE🎈🎂 Photo
  • UNFORGETTABLE ROMANTIC NIGHT🌹🎷

    MX$5,200.00 per party

    Prepaid

    1 - 20 people

    Multiple dates available
    ✨Una experiencia íntima y mágica en una bóveda privada, donde la elegancia se encuentra con la emoción para dar vida a una cena romántica que permanecerá en la memoria. Cada detalle está diseñado para seducir los sentidos… o, sencillamente, para decir: te amo. 💕 ✨A magical and intimate experience in a private vault, where elegance and emotion come together to create an unforgettable romantic dinner. Every detail has been carefully designed to enchant the senses… or simply to say: I love you. 💕
    UNFORGETTABLE ROMANTIC NIGHT🌹🎷 Photo

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Alux Restaurante.

4.6

4.6
(2408)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Innovative

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Neighborhood gem

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Great for fine wines

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Most Booked

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Best Overall

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Best Food

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Best Service

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Best Ambiance

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Best Value

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alux Restaurante offers a "truly unique dining experience" inside a stunning underground cave in Playa del Carmen. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and atmospheric charm. While some find it "overpriced," many appreciate the "fantastic food" and "phenomenal" drinks. Ideal for special occasions, it promises a memorable evening.
2,408 Reviews
  1. Noelia Teresa

    Cancun1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Todo maravilloso , el lugar es pura magia . La atención , la comida todo excelente . Para súper recomendar

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  2. Jared

    Calgary3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a fantastic experience restaurant. Brought my wife here as a surprise - we are expecting our first child so she cannot drink. She loved the mocktails and food, as well as the cool setting. This is not a novelty restaurant, this is a great meal in a great place.

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  3. Rhonda Gold

    Chicago134 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered the tasting menu, which was a great value. I got to try a whole bunch of different things from your menu all were delicious 

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  4. Jennifer

    Calgary2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, Service, ambiance and overall experience was outstanding. It’s a one of a kind experience and highly recommend it. It is considered fine dining so the bill will run high but completely worth it I thought.

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  5. aldo

    Cancun1 review

    4.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Extremadamente caro para lo que sirven, y te presionan a pedir tragos caros sin decirte el precio jamás regreso

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  6. Ken

    Denver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Although we were concerned about the location originally this Resturant is a must to visit. The food was outstanding. The menu is only app driven which made it a little difficult but the waiter went out of his way to help. I’d recommend you give it visit if wanting a unique ambiance and great food

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  7. Betty

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It wa a total dining experience. The visual, the service, the food were all excellent! I highly recommend

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  8. Helene

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 14, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, Great food and service. Expensive but worth it for a special occasion!

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  9. Pax

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 14, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was truly one of a kind!!! Will be back one day

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  10. Mala

    Amsterdam1 review

    1.0

    Dined on October 12, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We visited to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday, but unfortunately, the service was very disappointing. Our waiter pressured us to place our order within just 15 minutes, which didn’t give us enough time to properly look at the menu and decide what we wanted. I ordered the chicken, which was undercooked. When I brought this to the attention of another waiter, he was dismissive and didn’t seem receptive to the feedback. To make matters worse, when it was time to pay, we were asked to leave a tip despite the poor service and disappointing food. Unfortunately, I won’t be returning. It’s a shame because the cave itself is absolutely beautiful and has the potential to offer a truly special experience, but the service and food quality really let it down.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Regional Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:45 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2026
    2. OpenTable Icons 2025
    3. OpenTable Icons 2024
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Alux Restaurante is ideal for a special evening: the candlelit cave, intimate alcoves and many guests celebrating anniversaries or proposals create a truly romantic setting.

Portions at Alux are generally satisfying, guests note dishes like the octopus were a nice portion, and one party said they were too full to make it to dessert.

Alux is laid out across multiple cave environments, a main dining room with many intimate caverns, private 'vault' or VIP rooms, plus a lounge and bar area for pre-dinner drinks or more casual seating.

Yes, Alux requires a reservation and guests report staff routinely ask about allergies and accommodate dietary preferences; reviewers also describe arranging VIP tables and celebration touches when booking.

Yes, Alux accepts children and families do dine here; reviewers mention a kids' menu/children's portions and describe staff accommodating young diners during family visits.

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Alux Restaurante

4.6
MXN500 and over
Contemporary Mexican
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.
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