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Cantina Los Faroles at Hotel Xcaret Mexico

Enjoy Oaxacan-inspired antojitos, shareable dishes, mezcal cocktails, live music, and the lively atmosphere of a Mexican cantina.

  • Oaxacan flavors by Chef Alejandro Ruiz
  • Mezcal, cocktails, and Mexican dishes made for sharing
  • Live music and late-night food under the current schedule

What Is Cantina Los Faroles at Hotel Xcaret Mexico?

Cantina Los Faroles is an Oaxacan-inspired restaurant and Mexican cantina at Hotel Xcaret Mexico. Chef Alejandro Ruiz’s concept brings together Mexican antojitos, shareable dishes, mezcal, cocktails, live music, and a social nighttime atmosphere influenced by the colors and gathering places of Oaxaca.

Cantina Los Faroles at a Glance

Resort Hotel Xcaret Mexico
Restaurant style Oaxacan-inspired Mexican cantina
Chef Alejandro “Alex” Ruiz
Food Mexican antojitos and dishes intended for sharing
Drinks Mezcal, Mexican spirits, and cocktails
Entertainment Live music and a lively evening atmosphere
Late-night option Late-night food under the current operating schedule
Planning Confirm current hours, music schedule, and reservation requirements

The Oaxacan Cantina Experience

Food, drinks, and music

A Social Night Inspired by Oaxaca

Los Faroles is designed for conversation, shared food, Mexican spirits, and music rather than a quiet or formal dinner.

Oaxacan Influence

The food, drinks, colors, and decorative details draw from Oaxaca’s culinary identity and public gathering places.

Mexican Cantina Culture

The restaurant combines dining and drinking with the easygoing social atmosphere associated with a traditional cantina.

Food Made for Sharing

Antojitos and shareable dishes allow the table to try several flavors instead of ordering only individual entrées.

A Lively Evening

Live music and nighttime activity make Los Faroles one of the resort’s more energetic places after dark.

Mexican Antojitos and Shareable Dishes

Cantina Los Faroles centers its food experience on Mexican antojitos and shareable dishes. Ordering several selections gives the table a broader introduction to its Oaxacan-inspired flavors.

Mexican antojitos and casual specialties
Dishes influenced by Oaxacan flavors
Selections intended for sharing
Choices suited to a social meal
Food designed to accompany Mexican spirits
A late-night menu when currently available

Individual dishes, ingredients, portion formats, and late-night selections may change. Discuss allergies and dietary restrictions directly with restaurant staff.

Inside Cantina Los Faroles

Colorful dining room at Cantina Los Faroles in Hotel Xcaret Mexico
Oaxacan-inspired design

Colorful Cantina Surroundings

Bright colors, decorative details, and communal spaces reference the plazas, markets, and gathering places associated with Oaxaca.

Bar and evening seating at Cantina Los Faroles in Hotel Xcaret Mexico
Evening gathering place

Designed for Food, Drinks, and Music

The dining room and bar work together as a social setting where guests can continue their evening after dinner.

Mezcal, Mexican Spirits, and Cocktails

Featured spirit

Mezcal

Mezcal connects the beverage program directly with Oaxaca and holds a central place in the cantina’s identity.

Mexican tradition

Mexican Spirits

The bar highlights spirits connected to Mexico’s regional drinking traditions and cantina culture.

Mixed drinks

Cocktails

Cocktails use Mexican spirits and complementary ingredients to accompany the restaurant’s shareable food.

Available labels, cocktails, premium upgrades, and inclusions may change. Alcohol is served only to guests who meet the resort’s current minimum-age requirements.

Live Music and Late-Night Atmosphere

Performance area and decorative lights inside Cantina Los Faroles at Hotel Xcaret Mexico
After dark

A Cantina That Becomes Part of the Night

Live music adds energy after dinner and gives guests a place to continue the evening with drinks, conversation, and dancing.

  • Live music under the current entertainment schedule
  • A social setting for groups and couples
  • Late-night food when currently offered
  • A livelier and potentially louder dining environment

Performers, music times, late-night service, sound levels, and closing hours may vary during your stay.

Important Cantina Los Faroles Dining Details

1

Check the Hours

Confirm dinner and late-night service times because schedules can change by date and occupancy.

2

Review the Music Schedule

Verify live-music days and performance times if entertainment is important to your visit.

3

Ask About Reservations

Confirm whether reservations are currently required or recommended for your preferred time.

4

Confirm Drink Inclusions

Ask which cocktails and spirits are included and whether premium labels cost extra.

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