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Alux Restaurante, Playa del Carmen, ROO
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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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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Regional Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • ALUX BIRTHDAY EXPERIENCE✨🎂

    MX$5,400.00 per party

    Prepaid

    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
  • Privates & Romantics Vaults

    MX$1,017.50 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 2,165 people are saying

Alux Restaurante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Innovative

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Most Booked

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Best Ambiance

  • 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

    Healthy

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Hot spot

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Neighborhood gem

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Romantic

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Good for special occasions

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alux Restaurante offers a "unique and memorable dining experience" set inside a breathtaking cave in Playa Del Carmen. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and the enchanting ambiance. While the food receives mixed reviews, the "magical atmosphere" and attentive staff make it a notable visit. Perfect for special occasions!

2,165 Reviews
  1. Roger

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Une expérience à vivre, salon privé pour un anniversaire, tout était parfait

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  2. Doug

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience cannot be beat. Same with the service. We had Guerimmo for a server and he was great. Gave us a tour and helped with the menu with recommendations. Food was beautiful but probably excellent for the more complex palate. An excellent event destination.

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  3. Wille

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    THREE STARS The ambiance of this restaurant is amazing, there is nothing like it in the world as it is embedded into a cave that is still active. Paths, walkways and different rooms to explore and check out — truly it is amazing. The food was really good too, I enjoyed the catch of the day with poblano risotto and the Cesar salad was tasty as well. I was excited about the octopus, it was a nice portion and the accompaniment was great. Unfortunately, the octopus was not prepared properly. It was undercooked, chewy, and was not appetizing. It was disappointing. I had pulpo augachile earlier in the day and it was absolutely delicious and tender (at a different restaurant). While our server was nice and polite — he was completely inattentive. After we were served our food, he never came to check and ask how it was. And disappeared. After 15 minutes and nearly finishing our meal, I asked another server to get him, told him everything was delicious, except the octopus.. his response was”OK”. I asked for the menu to order something else, he never came to ask if we wanted to order anything further, which I did! I was intending to get dessert, but then he never showed and never asked again. It was horrible service — can’t emphasize enough.

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  4. Francois-Marie

    Cancun1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tres bon service. Le lieux est incroyable. Jai passé un moment inoubliable avec ma chérie. Seul point que jai moins aimé, un peu trop de pression pour nous faire choisir les plats les plus chères.

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  5. Samantha

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A must do in Playa Del Carmen, great experience and ambiance!

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  6. Raul

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lugar con locación y ambiente único! Hay que conocerlo! Excelente comida!

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  7. Marco

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/5 Stars – An Unforgettable Experience in Every Way! Dining at Alux Restaurant is like stepping into another world—but what truly made our evening unforgettable was the exceptional service from Alexis. From the moment we arrived, Alexis treated us like VIPs. He was warm, knowledgeable, and made every part of our dining experience feel personal and seamless. His recommendations were spot-on—from the cocktails to the main course to dessert. We could tell he was genuinely passionate about the food, the ambiance, and ensuring we had a magical night. And speaking of magic—this restaurant is located in a real cave. The setting is absolutely breathtaking, with candlelit pathways, natural rock formations, and soft lighting that creates the most unique, romantic atmosphere you’ll ever find. It feels like dining in an ancient, sacred space—paired with five-star cuisine and world-class service. We came for the ambiance but will return for the incredible experience, thanks to Alexis and the amazing team at Alux. 10 out of 5 stars—hands down one of the best dining moments we’ve ever had!

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  8. Hanani

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente lugar. Brinda una experiencia única e increible en todos los aspectos. Altamente recomendable.

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  9. Natasha

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a beautiful restaurant and the food was great. The people who work there are very polite and made it a great experience

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  10. Erin VIP

    Sacramento4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been here several times over the years, and although each time it’s gotten more expensive, it’s less high quality. We are higher end diners who expect extreme quality at the price point they were charging. This was not that. Pretty disappointed that lobster, one side and 2 drinks were $300 US. We have refereed many people here and it’s sad to see it so overpriced.

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Alux Restaurante is rated 4.4 stars by 2165 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 21 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
  • Neighborhood
    Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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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