Carretera Federal Chetumal-Puerto Juárez Kilómetro 282 Lt 023 2, Hotel Xcaret México, Playa del Carmen, ROO 77710
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Ha' - Playa del Carmen
4.8
MXN500 and over
Contemporary Mexican
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
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2 people
Jul 16, 2026
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
About this restaurant
Good for special occasions
Innovative
Fancy
HA’ Restaurant The first restaurant in Xcaret to be awarded a Michelin Star. Also honored with 5 AAA Diamonds for its exceptional service.
Carlos Gaytán, the first Mexican chef with a Michelin Star both inside and outside of Mexico, presents HA’, a unique proposal in Contemporary Mexican Cuisine in Riviera Maya. With a 9-course tasting menu in which, Carlos shows us that flavors, textures and temperatures are elements that tell us a surprising story and help us learn about his love for his roots.
When you think you have found your favorite dish Gaytán’s inspiration proposes new creations as the seasons change, ensuring your experiences are always unique and different. Come and have a unique culinary experience at Hotel Xcaret Mexico
Experiences just for adults +18 years old, with dress code (no shorts and no flip flops/no sandals). Pay just credit or debit card.
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From the OpenTable editors: Chef Carlos Gaytán, awarded with a Michelin Star in Chicago, launched a gastronomic experience at Hotel Xcaret in 2018 that celebrates his roots and love for cooking. His 9-course tasting menu blends national products with French techniques, offering dishes that change with the seasons and are paired with exceptional wines. It promises a spectacular culinary experience where flavor and sophistication come together in a dazzling setting.
Carretera Federal Chetumal-Puerto Juárez, Av. Solidaridad 2-Kilómetro 282
Parking details
Contamos con Valet Parking directamente en el área de recepción del Hotel Xcaret México.
Entertainment
El primer mexicano con una estrella Michelin, lleva el concepto de la gastronomía mexicana a
su máximo, presentando una gran variedad de delicias gourmet, combinadas con la magia de
Experiencias Xcaret.
“Buscaremos enamorar y cautivar almas con cada platillo…”
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Menu
This menu from Ha' - Playa del Carmen was last updated on 5/16/2026.
Principal
TARTAR DE WAGYU*
Aguacate, jocoque casero, aceite de hoja santa, buñuelo de viento
TETELA
Escamoles, puré de aguacate, coliflor, requesón, pasa güera, hoja santa
KING CRAB
Helado de mantequilla noisette, velo de pepino, gel de mandarina, caviar
LANGOSTA
Beurre blanc de vainilla, ikura, puré de manzana e hinojo, aceite de eneldo
BEIGNET DE HONGOS
Salsa de trufa, hongo Shitake, crujiente de coliflor, morillas, menta
Ha' - Playa del Carmen 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
4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Cancun / Riviera Maya
Innovative
Cancun / Riviera Maya
Great for fine wines
Cancun / Riviera Maya
Good for special occasions
Cancun / Riviera Maya
Contemporary Mexican
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
Best Overall
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
Best Food
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
Romantic
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
Good for special occasions
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
Vegetarian-friendly
Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
Most Booked
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ha' in Playa del Carmen offers a "michelin star experience" with "impeccable service" and a "creative, refined tasting menu" that blends modern and traditional Mexican flavors. The ambiance is a "hidden jungle sanctuary" and the "Mexican wine pairing" enhances the meal. It's a "memorable night out" with "unique dishes" and "genuine hospitality."
403 Reviews
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Stephen
Louisville2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food was unreal! Service was very friendly and professional. Strongly recommend as a fine dining experience
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Richard Gold
Hawaii80 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2026
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Ha’ at Xcaret was one of those rare dining experiences that actually lives up to the hype. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere sets the tone. The restaurant feels like you’re dining inside a hidden jungle sanctuary with flowing water all around you. Somehow it manages to feel dramatic and peaceful at the same time. Even with the water features everywhere, conversation was easy and the room never became overly loud.
The service was exceptional from start to finish. One thing we especially appreciated was how accommodating they were with non seafood diners. They prepared a separate menu without making it feel like an inconvenience or an afterthought, which made the experience enjoyable for everyone at the table.
The tasting menu itself was creative, refined, and genuinely fun. The King Crab course was a standout and unlike anything we had before. Beautifully presented with unexpected flavors and textures that somehow worked perfectly together. Several dishes had that same quality where you take a bite and immediately stop to figure out what you’re tasting because it is so unique in the best way possible.
The upgraded Mexican wine pairing was absolutely worth doing. It was a treat traveling through different wine regions of Mexico and discovering just how good Mexican wines have become. The pairings felt thoughtful rather than forced and elevated the entire meal.
What impressed me most about Ha’ is that it works equally well for serious food lovers and for people who simply want a memorable night out. The dishes are inventive without becoming pretentious or inaccessible. Every course felt exciting while still being approachable and enjoyable.
This was more than dinner. It felt like an experience that combined incredible food, beautiful surroundings, and genuine hospitality into something really special. We’ll absolutely be back, and I’ll be posting photos of several dishes because they were every bit as impressive visually as they were to ea
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Sunho
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2026
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
One of the best Michelin star experiences of my life
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Kaitlin
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2026
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Food and ambience was great but it was the staff and service that shined!
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jennifer
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2026
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
This dining experience was one of the best Michelin restaurants we've eaten. The food presentations were visually stunning and flavors were perfection. The only thing that was unclear: we were told the wine pairing was included but it is actually an upcharge. I wish I had known because I would have prefered to enjoy the flavors without the wine. Im an unprofessional foodie and wine snob: I didnt love the Mexican and spanish wines that were paired.
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Keehyun
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2026
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
This was not just a meal but a whole experience. From the welcome at the front to the service of every restaurant team member, to the food, everything was excellent. Would definitely return for another meal
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Tim
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2026
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
A restaurant unlike any other we’ve been too, the tone is set as soon as you step in and walk down into the restaurant. The service was impeccable as you would expect, and the food a lovely modern take of traditional Mexican flavours and fine dining influences. We’re so happy we managed to make the trip here!
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Mauricio
Costa Rica17 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2026
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
La experiencia vale la pena un menú muy balanceado sin llegar a ser demasiado extenso , el servicio del restaurante es impecable , a lo mejor mi único comentario de mejora es que a la llegada no hay como bar o sala de espera para que la experiencia de llegada sea completa.
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Enrique
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined on May 8, 2026
Overall 4
Food 3
Service 4
Ambience 5
Beautiful setting within the mega Xcaret park. On the other hand, we went through an endless number of checkpoints and reviews with guards and employees using walkie-talkies and tablets before we could get to the restaurant, a bit annoying. The service was excellent and the setting ideal. The pairing with mexican wines equally great. However the food, the center of the show; was not quite up there with the rest of the experience. There was an indulgence of sweet and sugary undertones in many dishes, in one particular case, the lobster dish could pass almost as a dessert. Not to my specific liking. I will say this is a unique experience and worth the price but it could be definitely better polishing just a few things....
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Marco
Cancun2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2026
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excelente servicio, el mesero ramses y los que estuvieron ese día con su servicio, me brindaron un espectáculo además de brindarme cositas adicionales que no estaban en el menú por mi celebración
Carretera Federal Chetumal-Puerto Juárez, Av. Solidaridad 2-Kilómetro 282
Parking details
Contamos con Valet Parking directamente en el área de recepción del Hotel Xcaret México.
Entertainment
El primer mexicano con una estrella Michelin, lleva el concepto de la gastronomía mexicana a
su máximo, presentando una gran variedad de delicias gourmet, combinadas con la magia de
Experiencias Xcaret.
“Buscaremos enamorar y cautivar almas con cada platillo…”
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
