This place is amazing , the ambiance is incredible, the service is even better and the food…read more...takes the top prize! Bone marrow is a must Tip, book the drink tasting experience.

Second time at Arca and much better than our first! We had…read more* our go-to soft shell crab tacos- lightly breaded and served with local edible leaf as a taco shell * prawns with curry sauce- perfectly grilled with the head on * grilled octopus * scallop ceviche that was amazingly presented and seasoned, served with in-house crackers * sea bass filet * dessert- coconut/passionfruit/ mango ice cream served in a husk. Great mixture of flavors! Chocolate ice cream - beautifully presented and some rich chocolate ice cream as well, and another dessert that I forgot. So maybe that one may be just okay LOL * drinks - Miami Nice (passionfruit) and a no name drink that the resto blends into a clear drink, served with a guava block. You take a piece of the guava block and leave it on your tongue, and sip your drink. Very very smooth! Would highly recommend this unknown drink. Michelin starred, reservations highly recommended. Better to come without heels since the flooring is made out of pebbles, dim lighting contributing to the dining experience, and fantastic service.

Excellent food, service and ambiance. Authentic Italian cuisine and the owner goes the extra mile…read moreto make sure you are delighted with your meal.

Nice small Italian restaurant much less expensive than on the main Avenida Tulum. My tagliatelle…read morewas very good. They did not sell wine which seems contrary to being an Italian restaurant!

A wine bar with great live music. They do free appetizers on Sunday night, so it's a perfect spot…read morefor hanging out with friends and sharing a bottle of wine. While I've only ever had the free appetizers, there is an actual dinner menu with proper Italian dishes. It's a bit pricey, so I'd treat a full meal here as a bit of a splurge. The staff - Eric especially - are all super friendly and awesome. They're always happy to accommodate a big group, even when they have to cobble together the tables!

We went for lunch. I enjoyed the pork belly tacos, 2 small dark tortillas with pork and pickled…read morecabbage with avocado. It was delicious! The waitress was friendly and helpful in selecting our drinks. My friend liked the hamburger, it was very tasty. He had enough to take some home.

This is a very nice wine bar. Excellent knowledge of product and has amazing food…read more Their wine tasting nights are spectacular. They are reopen again with new protocols in place for covid. Highly recommended.

Hidden Garden was easily one of my favorite restaurants at Live Aqua and one of the few places we…read moreended up visiting twice during our stay. There's usually a wait to get in, which says a lot considering most of the other restaurants didn't have much of one. We waited about 30 minutes the first night and 15 the second, and after eating here, I can see why it's one of the more popular spots on the property. We started with several appetizers. The samosas were small but really good. The gyoza was fine, just your standard gyoza. The chicken satay was another highlight, with a really flavorful peanut sauce. The dumpling soup was okay and a little different than expected since it included noodles. For entrees, the mixed fried rice was excellent. It had some kind of unique seasoning that I couldn't quite identify, but it worked. The rice had great texture, and they definitely didn't skimp on the shrimp and chicken. The pad thai was pretty good too, although it leaned much sweeter than I expected. It almost reminded me of a really good upscale microwavable pad thai, with more sweet sauce than spice. The THAO was another standout. It's kind of their version of orange chicken, and it was really good. My only complaint is that the portion size felt a little small, so I'd recommend ordering something alongside it. The desserts were surprisingly great across the board. We tried almost all of them except the mango and turmeric dessert. My favorites were the carrot cake and the leche coconut dessert. Both were excellent. They also have a nice selection of signature cocktails. The Sakarita, a sake margarita, was okay. The Geisha was good if you enjoy the smoky flavor of mezcal. My girlfriend really liked the Leche Martini, and my favorite was the Buddha, which felt like their take on an Old Fashioned. Service was consistently good. What really stood out was that when we returned two nights later, our server immediately recognized us, welcomed us back, and genuinely asked how we had enjoyed our first visit. It felt sincere and not scripted, which was a nice touch. The only downside is that the restaurant is entirely outdoors. They do have fans, but on really humid nights it can be rough. The second time we visited, the humidity was intense, and even sitting directly in front of a fan I felt like I was melting. That's more of a weather issue than a restaurant issue, though. Overall, this was one of the best meals we had at the resort. Great food, good drinks, friendly service, and a menu that had several items worth ordering again. If you're only trying a few restaurants at Live Aqua, this should absolutely be one of them.

We were in Cancun, MX and stayed at an all inclusive resort called Live Aqua, great resort,…read morerecommended. Came to Hidden Garden for one of our dinner for a special birthday celebration of my friend. The food was great and the ambiance was great. The service from our server was great. It was such a nice special touch for the chef to come out and ask how everything was, and the server brought out a birthday dessert for my friend. 5 stars on all of that. So why 2-stars then? The hostess of this place that evening was rude and out of place. We were all dressed VERY NICE in all black, however, one of the guy in our group's outfit was sleeveless. He was wearing a very nice leather sleeveless vest. Mind you, it wasn't a tank top, it wasn't swim wear, it wasn't athletic wear. It was an expensive leather vest, very fashionable. Nicer than all of the old men wearing shorts and Hawaiian shirts or basic polo shirts. The hostess didn't allow him in until he changed to something that had sleeves. Friend changed and was allowed in. Once inside, he put the vest back on for photos since everyone in our group coordinated to be wearing black fashionably. On our way out of the restaurant, the hostess had the nerve to stop us and say something about it. Lesson here is, do better. We understand that there's dresscode, but know what should be acceptable or not. If it was a tank top, swim wear, or athletic wear, we'd definitely understand. But it was not, it was upscale and fashionable, just without the sleeve. Plus, women are allowed to be sleeveless but not men? What year do you live in? Train your hostess better.

Cozy, comfy and cute spot with some unique dishes. The citrus shrimp dish is AMAZING! The fig salad…read morewas fresh and vibrant, but missing something. The veggie pizza needed more veggies. It didn't come out the way it was on the picture. However, it was very tasty. What I did not like was there weren't any wine flights. Also most of the wines I wanted you couldn't get by the glass. I didn't need a whole bottle to myself. I think they can improve on this. They had live music that was a nice touch. Our waitress was very helpful. She helped me finally pick a glass of wine. Overall it's worth checking out once. It was average for me though. Those citrus shrimp saved the day.

We are always looking for amazing places on "the other side" of the freeway in Playa, and this is…read moreone of them. The food, nothing short of fantastic. The wine, the best selection in the area without a doubt. The live music, beautiful, amazing, gorgeous. The owner, gracious and knowledgeable. We will be back. Go here. Hard stop.

This is a cute restaurant with a large menu. There's indoor and outdoor seating. We went on a…read moreMonday night and there was a live singer that serenaded the guests. I enjoyed all the food that we ordered at Salento! We started with the panzerotti. It was good. It reminded us of a smaller and fancier version of a hot pocket with marinara on the side. We also ordered the Hawaiian pizza which was a lot better than I had expected! Our server was okay. He wasn't very warm or welcoming but he was attentive.

We are so grateful that we experienced this end of fifth Avenue! Salento is a hidden gem in Playa…read moreDel Carmen. I would not traditionally try Italian food in Mexico, but I am grateful that I did. The atmosphere is amazing. The vibe is still traditional Mexico, but the food is spot on Italian. Being somebody who loves traditional, Italian food and good wine I am overly pleased with the outcome of our visit here. The service is exceptional. If you have the opportunity to meet Carlos, he is amazing and the staff is top of the line.

Stopped here with a party of ten after a day trip to Chichen Itza & Ik Kil cenote. Super cool…read moreambiance, excellent service and a nice meal. I personally had the Póok Chúuk (Traditional Maya Pork Fillet), which our driver had noted was a very traditional regional dish. All of our food was excellent. Please don't be dissuaded by the $$$$ notation in the info tab. As noted, we had a party of ten adults and our dinner bill with drinks was substantially under $200 USD.

They were closed when I visited in May, not sure about the current status but the location is great.read more