Las Cuevas Restaurant at Hotel Xcaret Mexico

Dine inside natural caves at this Mexican churrascaria featuring a rodizio buffet, meat, seafood, vegan options, international selections, and views of the resort’s inlets.

Mexican churrascaria with rodizio and international buffet selections
Meat, seafood, vegan options, and an extensive wine-pairing selection
Natural-cave setting in Casa Eclipse with reservations required

What Is Las Cuevas at Hotel Xcaret Mexico?

Las Cuevas is a Mexican churrascaria and buffet restaurant built inside natural caves at Hotel Xcaret Mexico. Its dining experience combines rodizio-style service with meat, seafood, vegan choices, side dishes, and international buffet selections. Las Cuevas is located in Casa Eclipse and currently requires reservations.

Las Cuevas Restaurant at a Glance

Hotel	Hotel Xcaret Mexico
Restaurant	Las Cuevas
Casa location	Casa Eclipse
Dining concept	Mexican churrascaria with rodizio and buffet service
Food selection	Meat, seafood, vegan choices, side dishes, and international buffet selections
Setting	Natural caves with views of the resort’s inlets
Sunday experience	Special brunch offered under separate availability and booking terms
Reservations	Required; confirm the current procedure and available meal periods with the resort

What Makes Las Cuevas Restaurant Different?

Service style

Rodizio and Buffet Dining

Las Cuevas combines cuts served through a churrascaria-style experience with buffet stations containing additional dishes and accompaniments.

Natural setting

Dining Inside the Caves

Tables are arranged among natural stone walls, curved formations, and openings that connect the dining spaces with the surrounding inlets.

Food and wine

A Broad Selection

Meat, seafood, vegan choices, buffet dishes, and wine-pairing options make Las Cuevas suitable for groups with different preferences.

What Kind of Food Does Las Cuevas Serve?

Churrascaria With More Than Meat

Rodizio-style cuts are an important part of the experience, but Las Cuevas also offers seafood, buffet dishes, vegan choices, accompaniments, and desserts.

Rodizio-style cuts served during the churrascaria experience

Seafood selections

International buffet dishes

Vegan choices

Salads, sides, and accompaniments

Desserts and rotating buffet selections

Selections that vary by meal period

Wine-pairing options from the restaurant’s cellar

Buffet stations, individual dishes, beverage selections, and service formats may vary by meal period, day, season, and resort occupancy.

Las Cuevas Cave Dining Experience

Underground cave dining area at Las Cuevas in Hotel Xcaret Mexico

Natural surroundings

Dining Among Stone Formations

The restaurant follows the shape of the caves, creating dining areas framed by textured rock, curved ceilings, and naturally formed passages.

Private cave dining table at Las Cuevas in Hotel Xcaret Mexico

Memorable meals

A Distinctive Table Setting

Tables placed within the cave environment give Las Cuevas a sense of privacy and make it a notable option for couples, families, and celebratory meals.

Sunday Brunch Is a Separate Las Cuevas Experience

Buffet station inside the natural cave setting of Las Cuevas

Sunday at Las Cuevas

More Than the Regular Dining Service

Las Cuevas hosts a separate Sunday brunch experience with a broader selection than its regular breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.

Expanded food selection: The brunch is promoted with more than 70 Mexican and international specialties.
Seafood and beverages: The experience can include a seafood bar and premium liquor selections.
Separate conditions: Brunch availability, reservations, access, and payment terms may differ from regular dining.

Do not assume Sunday brunch is automatically included with every stay. Confirm the current schedule, eligibility, price, reservation procedure, and inclusions through the resort.

Who Is Las Cuevas Best For?

Consider Las Cuevas

Las Cuevas May Be a Good Choice If You…

Enjoy churrascaria or rodizio-style dining
Want both buffet variety and served cuts
Are dining with guests who have different food preferences
Want to experience a restaurant inside natural caves
Are interested in available wine-pairing choices

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Another Restaurant May Be Better If You…

Want an entirely vegan restaurant
Prefer a smaller à la carte menu
Do not enjoy buffet or rodizio service
Want a formal tasting menu with plated courses
Cannot obtain the required reservation

Important Las Cuevas Dining Details

Reserve Before Dining

Las Cuevas currently requires reservations. Request your preferred date and meal period in advance.

Confirm the Schedule

Operating hours, meal periods, and available service formats can change during your stay.

Review Brunch Terms

Sunday brunch has separate availability, booking, inclusion, and possible payment conditions.

Discuss Dietary Needs

Ask about ingredients, preparation procedures, substitutions, and possible cross-contact before ordering.

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