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Alux Restaurante, Playa del Carmen, ROO
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Alux Restaurante

Mex$500 and over
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 54 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 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    Mex$500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Regional Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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 2,089 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Most Booked

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Best Ambience

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Innovative

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Good for groups

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Great for fine wines

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Romantic

  • 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 "very unique" dining experience with its stunning cave setting, perfect for romantic dinners or special occasions. Guests highlight the "amazing ambiance" and "beautiful" presentation of dishes. While some find the food "delicious" and service "excellent," others note it can be "overpriced" and occasionally slow. It's a "must-visit" for first-timers in Playa del Carmen seeking a memorable atmosphere.

2,089 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    It was only an embarrassment for the restaurant. Perhaps it was an off night but several tables left without eating since food was taking way longer than it should. We weren’t served apps until we had been sitting for over an hour. Main corse was inedible. Ambiance was the ONLY reason to go there.

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  2. Eseosa

    VIP

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a reservation and still took 20 mins to seat us Took another 15 mins to get some water and ice (there seem to be quite a few servers but somehow they can’t serve guests on time) Took another 30 mins for food to arrive and the fish was cold, steak was undercooked. Sent food back and kitchen returned the same plates of steak and fish (including the sides) albeit now hot but overcooked. All sides that came with the dishes had definitely been premade. Server gave free wine as apology but at this point the night was ruined Asked for the bill and after waiting 20 mins we were told their system was down, took another 15 mins to get us settled and out the door Washrooms was dirty and toilet did not flush, no napkins to wipe hands Definitely the most over priced, low quality, no value meal I ever paid for in PDC What an absolute waste of time especially considering the location is not convenient to begin with

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  3. Alyssa

    Cancun

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Server told us our meal was nut free, and my brother had severe allergy to meal was puking full body hives and decreased breathing

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  4. Myriam

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La comida salada muy rica, el postre no nos gustó nada (cheesecake)

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  5. Samuel

    Vancouver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Honestly, came here for valentines with my partner expecting a lot more. In reality you’re paying for the setting. The food was by no means bad, however when you’re paying 600+ pesos for a single dish it doesn’t justify it. The service was lovely, the cave was quite cool (we did notice bats flying around) and worth it if you enjoy a dinner with all the gimmicks. In my opinion, you can find better food and experiences for a fraction of the cost in playa del Carmen.

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  6. Brian

    Edmonton

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat in one of the private areas which was very nice as the common areas were a bit busier. You do pay a little extra to sit there but totally worth it for the experience. The food was amazing and the price was on par for the quality. The signature drinks were made from top shelf liquors but IMO they need to be in bigger glasses for the price you pay. After the meal we walked around the restaurant and seen the cenote plus seen a few bats flying around as well. We will definitely recommend this to our friends when they come to visit

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  7. Sally

    Monterrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy rica la comida, la experiencia muy linda, el lugar es muy lindo y el personal muy atento

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  8. Alicia

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were attentive, accommodating and, overall such a pleasure to experience. The environment was beautiful and the staff were extremely respectful. I would absolutely dine here again.

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  9. Martha

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and I like my drink. I wish I had more time to walk in the caves.

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  10. Dorothy

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This location is BEAUTIFUL and a total gem in the city however our experience was less than grand. For the price our food was unimpressive and arrived cold. For starter we got a Caesar salad and bc it was grilled it seemed wilted and slimey. I got risotto as my entree and the lobster tail was overcooked. My friend got the salmon and it arrived cold. We were too shy to complain at the restaurant unfortunately. Ladies, please do not spend time to do your hair nice for an event or special night here as it's extremely warm and humid in this cenote restaurant.

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FAQs

Alux Restaurante is rated 4.4 stars by 2089 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 54 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 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    Mex$500 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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