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Centli Restaurant at La Casa de la Playa

Explore Centli at La Casa de la Playa, where the Rivera-Río brothers celebrate southern Mexican cuisine, the milpa, and corn.

  • Southern Mexican cuisine by the Rivera-Río brothers
  • Corn and the milpa at the center of the concept
  • Dinner-only experience with reservation required

What Is Centli at La Casa de la Playa?

Centli is a southern Mexican restaurant at La Casa de la Playa by the Rivera-Río brothers. Its culinary concept celebrates the milpa and corn while drawing from the regional traditions of Chiapas, Tabasco, Veracruz, and Hidalgo.

Centli Restaurant at a Glance

Hotel La Casa de la Playa
Restaurant Centli
Chefs Rivera-Río brothers
Cuisine Southern Mexican cuisine
Regional inspiration Chiapas, Tabasco, Veracruz, and Hidalgo
Culinary focus The milpa, corn, and regional Mexican traditions
Reservations Required
Current schedule Dinner 5:00–11:00 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday

What Makes Centli Restaurant Different?

Culinary foundation

Centered on Corn

Corn and the milpa form the heart of Centli’s culinary identity.

Regional cuisine

Southern Mexico

The concept draws from Chiapas, Tabasco, Veracruz, and Hidalgo.

Culinary direction

Rivera-Río Brothers

Their interpretation connects regional traditions with a contemporary dining experience.

What Kind of Food Does Centli Serve?

Cuisine of Southern Mexico

Centli celebrates southern Mexican food traditions with corn and the milpa at the center.

The restaurant explores the cuisines of Chiapas, Tabasco, Veracruz, and Hidalgo while honoring ingredients and traditions connected to the milpa.

Corn-centered cuisine
Milpa traditions
Southern Mexican flavors
Regional ingredients

Dishes and ingredients may change. Confirm current menu options and dietary accommodations when reserving.

Centli Restaurant Dining Experience

Centli Restaurant dining area at La Casa de la Playa
Southern Mexico

A Regional Dining Experience

Centli brings several southern Mexican traditions together within one restaurant concept.

Interior of Centli Restaurant at La Casa de la Playa
Corn and the milpa

Ingredients Tell the Story

Corn and the agricultural traditions of the milpa help define the experience.

The Rivera-Río Brothers and Centli’s Corn-Centered Concept

Chefs and culinary identity

The Rivera-Río Brothers Celebrate Corn and the Milpa

Centli presents the Rivera-Río brothers’ interpretation of southern Mexican cuisine through regional ingredients, agricultural traditions, and the importance of corn.

  • Corn: The ingredient sits at the center of Centli’s culinary identity.
  • The Milpa: Traditional agriculture provides cultural context for the concept.
  • Regional Cuisine: Southern Mexican traditions shape the restaurant’s flavors.
Centli Restaurant environment at La Casa de la Playa

Who Is Centli Restaurant Best For?

Consider Centli

Centli May Be a Good Choice If You…

  • Want southern Mexican cuisine
  • Are interested in corn and milpa traditions
  • Enjoy regional Mexican flavors
  • Prefer a chef-led dinner experience
  • Want a culturally focused restaurant concept
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Another Restaurant May Be Better If You…

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  • Prefer a seafood-focused tasting menu
  • Want a more international concept

Important Centli Dining Details

1

Reserve in Advance

Centli currently requires a reservation.

2

Plan for Dinner

Centli currently operates for dinner only.

3

Check Open Days

Current days are Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

4

Discuss Dietary Needs

Ask about allergies and menu accommodations.

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