I recommend it with two hands. One of the best experiences. The food was delicious, our host was very entertaining. The staff were polite. We learnt new things about the Mayan and the food. Definitely worth it.
Pros. The property was beautiful: Punta Venado Beach Club by Cancun. Beach front, gorgeous trees, sand, sail coverings.
The restaurant area itself was huge and authentic to the vibe.
The "gourmet" food was pretty good, the amounts were small, maybe that's the American in me, lol. It was nice to learn that there is more to Mexican food than tacos and tostadas
There was champagne, wine pairings, tequila, mezcal. Not a drinker, but the people next to us were very excited. We loved learning about the Tequila etc.
The host, Terry, also seemed to enjoy his work. Funny guy, kind, courteous to his co-workers; sharing the credit to the servers, etc. Ines, Luis, Carlos, Chef Edgar! They were all great!
Planning to use the recipes that Terry emailed us
The driver picked us up on time, the ride was far, but worth it;
We came from Mayakoba Fairmont.
Cons: Not his fault, but as far as my experience personally. I think it would have been better to create a more interactive vibe to meet the other guests. Exchange names, origins of travel, things to unite us. We felt isolated because the folks next to us were only talking to their tablemates. Which is fine, but Terry asks you sit across from your date and its difficult to talk across the table. Just a thought.
Group photos, like on the website would have been fun
I’d give this more stars if I could. It was a highlight in a life of travel and a memory to keep me warm during the pandemic since my visit was in February 2020. I was alone and they sat me with another Canadian solo and a couple from France who didn’t speak English. We had so much fun and my old French teachers would have been mighty pressed with the level of my revived French. The food, ever morsel was sublime and the entire evening absolutely amazing. If I return t Rivera Maya, I’ll be budgeting for this.