Adrian Peregrina
Corporate Chef of Xcaret Hotels, he blends fine dining, Mexican identity, and hospitality. His career has earned Cristal, Distintivo H, Forbes, and AAA Five Diamond recognitions.
Xcaret Collective
Chefs
Our Xcaret Gastronomic Collective brings this edition of Apapaxoa to life.
Alex Ruíz
Ambassador of Oaxacan cuisine and chef of Casa Oaxaca, he honors tradition through a contemporary vision of his homeland. His signature cuisine is also featured at Cantina VI.AI.PY. at Hotel Xcaret Arte and Cantina Los Faroles at Hotel Xcaret México.
Andoni Luis Aduriz
Spanish chef and one of the leading figures of avant-garde cuisine. At Xal, in La Casa de la Playa, he brings his creative vision to life through a concept rooted in cultural fusion, history, and innovation.
Antonio Bachour
Puerto Rican chef and global icon of pastry, he curates the dessert program for Xcaret Hotels. His expertise combines technique, innovation, and artistic presentation.
Carlos Gaytán
Mexican chef and the first Mexican to earn a Michelin Star, he leads HA’ at Hotel Xcaret México, where he elevates Mexican cuisine through technique and refined sensibility.
Chuy Villarreal
A chef from Monterrey with a passion for wood-fired cooking, he leads La Silla at Hotel Xcaret México, offering an honest cuisine inspired by family recipes from northern Mexico.
Daniel Rivera Rio
Chef Daniel Rivera Río leads Centli and Lumbre at La Casa de la Playa, where he reinterprets northeastern Mexican cuisine with technique, identity, and contemporary elegance.
Gabriela Ruiz
Chef from Tabasco, she leads Costero at Hotel Xcaret México with a fresh cuisine inspired by the flavors of Veracruz. Her career also includes Carmela y Sal in Mexico City, a benchmark of contemporary Mexican cuisine.
Jonathan Gómez Luna
Mexican chef and a leading figure in avant-garde cuisine, he is the creative force behind Le Chique at Hotel Xcaret Arte. His career was recognized by the MICHELIN Guide with the 2025 Mexico Mentor Chef Award.
Jose Luis Hinostroza
Chef José Luis Hinostroza leads Arenal at Hotel Xcaret Arte, presenting a contemporary concept inspired by Baja California and Sinaloa, showcasing seafood, fire, and vibrant coastal flavors.
Karime López
Chef Karime López leads XAAK at Hotel Xcaret Arte, where contemporary Mexican cuisine is inspired by origin, ingredients, and an international perspective with a deeply Mexican soul.
Luis Arzapalo
Chef Luis Arzapalo is the creative mind behind Xin-Gao at Hotel Xcaret México and Tah-Xido at Hotel Xcaret Arte, where he showcases his mastery of Asian techniques through refined and flavorful concepts.
Lula Martin del Campo
Chef Lula Martín del Campo leads Azul Nogada at Hotel Xcaret México, celebrating the cuisine of Puebla through a creative, sustainable vision deeply rooted in Mexico.
Mao Montiel
Chef Mao Montiel brings his creative universe to La Chocolatería at La Casa de la Playa, transforming chocolate into signature creations defined by artistic aesthetics and bold flavors.
Mariana Valencia
Chef Mariana Valencia leads Monarca at Hotel Xcaret México, where she transforms the cuisine of Michoacán into a chef-driven concept that honors tradition, terroir, and culinary innovation.
Martha Ortiz
Chef Martha Ortiz is the creative force behind Tuch de Luna at La Casa de la Playa, a concept that celebrates the flavors of Mexico through an artistic, feminine, and sophisticated perspective.
Miguel Bautista
Chef Miguel Bautista leads Bio at Hotel Xcaret México, a plant-based dining experience set inside a natural cave, where vegan cuisine is elevated through technique, creativity, and innovation.
Paco Méndez
Chef Paco Méndez leads Encanta at Hotel Xcaret Arte, a signature restaurant where his Michelin Star vision elevates contemporary cuisine through an elegant and unforgettable dining experience.
Patricio Rivera Rio
Sommelier Patricio Rivera Río leads the beverage program at Centli and Lumbre in La Casa de la Playa, crafting pairings that reflect terroir, seasonality, and emotion.
Roberto Solis
Chef Roberto Solís leads Chi at Hotel Xcaret México and Kibi-Kibi at Hotel Xcaret Arte, where he reinterprets Yucatecan cuisine through Lebanese influences, regional identity, and contemporary technique.
Rodrigo Rivera Rio
Chef Rodrigo Rivera Río leads Koli in Monterrey and collaborates at Centli and Lumbre, showcasing northeastern Mexican cuisine through technique, storytelling, and a contemporary vision.
Sandra Fernandez
Sommelier Sandra Fernández brings her expertise to Xcaret Hotels, elevating the dining experience through thoughtful pairings, wine cellar curation, and an outstanding wine program.
Sheyla Alvarado
Chef Sheyla Alvarado leads Arriba Baja at Hotel Xcaret México, an adults-only signature restaurant celebrating the flavors of northern Mexico and the Pacific coast with freshness and character.