HA’, the Michelin-starred restaurant at Hotel Xcaret México.

Live the Michelin experience in Playa del Carmen with Chef Carlos Gaytán.

We are thrilled to announce that our restaurant has been awarded a Michelin Star for the second consecutive year in 2025! Thank you to our wonderful team and our guests for their support.

Learn more about Apapaxoa here. In 2025, HA’ not only reaffirms its prestige but also becomes one of the main stages of Apapaxoa, the festival that celebrates the best of Mexico through gastronomy, art, and culture.

Carlos Gaytán: The Soul Behind HA’

For Gaytán, achieving this dream in his home country, with his team, is “a gift from God and a blessing.” And the result is clear: HA’ excites, moves, and lingers in the memory.

International recognition for excelence

The Michelin Star that shines over HA’ validates its level of excellence and places it among the best in the world. This recognition adds to other prestigious awards, such as the AAA Five Diamonds, its inclusion in LA LISTE, and a recommendation by Forbes Travel Guide. HA’ is synonymous with haute cuisine on a global scale.

More than just a dinner: A Mutisensory Experience

At HA’, every visit is a journey. From the water vortex that welcomes guests— inspired by the Mayan meaning of “HA’,” which means “water”— to the last sip of wine, every detail is thoughtfully designed to delight the senses.

The design of the space, the sound and visual atmosphere, the impeccable hospitality, and a tasting menu that tells a story through flavors make HA’ an immersive, intimate, and exclusive experience.

The Tasting Menu: Mexican Cuisine with a Contemporary Vision

The menu at HA’ is a symphony of ingredients, techniques, and emotions. Each dish tells a story, and each glass of wine finds its soulmate in a pairing designed to elevate the experience.

Snacks:

• Gougère
• Nori seaweed tarlet
• Tapioca with red berries
• Wagyu tartare

Starters:

• Tetela with escamoles, hoja santa, and corn
• Scallop
• Kombujime totoba
• Mushroom beignet with truffle and mint

Main Courses:

• Aged duck with pink mole
• Beef fillet with contemporary touches

Desserts:

• Lime cloud
• Amaretto
• Childhood-inspired sweets

HA’ at Apapaxoa 2025: A Feast for the Senses

This year, HA’ joins the Apapaxoa festival as one of its most iconic venues. In this multisensory event where chefs, artists, musicians, and artisans from all over Mexico come together, HA’ offers special dinners, intimate encounters with the chef, and experiences designed to nourish the soul.

HA’ is Not Just Visited, It’s Lived

If you’re looking for an experience that celebrates Mexico through its cuisine and moves you from the very first bite, HA’ is the destination. Under the leadership of Carlos Gaytán, fueled by the spirit of Apapaxoa, and honored with a Michelin Star, this restaurant stands as an icon of global haute cuisine.

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📅 Don´t miss the Apapaxoa 2025 experience from August 26th to 31st