We went for lunch. I enjoyed the pork belly tacos, 2 small dark tortillas with pork and pickled…read morecabbage with avocado. It was delicious! The waitress was friendly and helpful in selecting our drinks. My friend liked the hamburger, it was very tasty. He had enough to take some home.

This is a very nice wine bar. Excellent knowledge of product and has amazing food…read more Their wine tasting nights are spectacular. They are reopen again with new protocols in place for covid. Highly recommended.

A wine bar with great live music. They do free appetizers on Sunday night, so it's a perfect spot…read morefor hanging out with friends and sharing a bottle of wine. While I've only ever had the free appetizers, there is an actual dinner menu with proper Italian dishes. It's a bit pricey, so I'd treat a full meal here as a bit of a splurge. The staff - Eric especially - are all super friendly and awesome. They're always happy to accommodate a big group, even when they have to cobble together the tables!

All inclusive resorts ask you to wear collared shirts or a jacket with slacks and closed toe…read moreshoes... only to disappointment your sweat-filled efforts to meet their dining standards... when all you really want is to eat in your shorts and slippers. But this restaurant absolutely deserves your respect... so whatever you have to drag out of your carry on to be here... do it!!! When I have the first bite of the appetizer or salad... I basically know what I'm getting myself into. A lot of restaurants are fancy with foams and reductions and blah blah... but from the first bite of the apple and cheese salad... I was undone. The complexity of texture and flavors... the sweetness balanced with the vinaigrette's acidity and creaminess of the cheese... perfection. The calamari is perfectly cooked... and not something you get at Olive Garden but one single beautiful piece of squid. The Arrabiata penne is spicy and subtle in saltiness and balanced with perfectly Al Dante penne. Slight sting of the spice tingles the tongue while the sauce feels weighty. The risotto is the star of the shrimp risotto and perfectly cooked while flavored with subtle creaminess and the goat cheese is not overwhelming but perfectly harmonious. The Ossobuco is so tender that it literally falls off the bone with a prick of your fork... the sauce is rich with the wine risotto. The picatta fish was slightly over cooked but the artichoke melody of red onion and Swiss chard was phenomenal! The basil sorbet and Panna Cotta is the perfect way to finish. I can't begin to explain the subtle sweetness of the tomato basil jam and how it perfectly complements the smooth creaminess of panna cotta! Please please don't eat anything else until you come here... then you'll regret ever going anywhere else... Inside is beautiful and the outside sitting area also has fans to cool you down.

We were staying at the resort for my brother's wedding and had a reservation here for dinner. We…read morehad the pleasure of being waited on by Guadalupe, who accommodated us very well and even made fresh tiramisu in front of us. We had the best time enjoying fresh pasta, pizza, and desserts. My favorite had to be the pesto gnocchi and the spinach ravioli. Chef's kiss

This is a cute restaurant with a large menu. There's indoor and outdoor seating. We went on a…read moreMonday night and there was a live singer that serenaded the guests. I enjoyed all the food that we ordered at Salento! We started with the panzerotti. It was good. It reminded us of a smaller and fancier version of a hot pocket with marinara on the side. We also ordered the Hawaiian pizza which was a lot better than I had expected! Our server was okay. He wasn't very warm or welcoming but he was attentive.

We are so grateful that we experienced this end of fifth Avenue! Salento is a hidden gem in Playa…read moreDel Carmen. I would not traditionally try Italian food in Mexico, but I am grateful that I did. The atmosphere is amazing. The vibe is still traditional Mexico, but the food is spot on Italian. Being somebody who loves traditional, Italian food and good wine I am overly pleased with the outcome of our visit here. The service is exceptional. If you have the opportunity to meet Carlos, he is amazing and the staff is top of the line.

Hidden Garden was easily one of my favorite restaurants at Live Aqua and one of the few places we…read moreended up visiting twice during our stay. There's usually a wait to get in, which says a lot considering most of the other restaurants didn't have much of one. We waited about 30 minutes the first night and 15 the second, and after eating here, I can see why it's one of the more popular spots on the property. We started with several appetizers. The samosas were small but really good. The gyoza was fine, just your standard gyoza. The chicken satay was another highlight, with a really flavorful peanut sauce. The dumpling soup was okay and a little different than expected since it included noodles. For entrees, the mixed fried rice was excellent. It had some kind of unique seasoning that I couldn't quite identify, but it worked. The rice had great texture, and they definitely didn't skimp on the shrimp and chicken. The pad thai was pretty good too, although it leaned much sweeter than I expected. It almost reminded me of a really good upscale microwavable pad thai, with more sweet sauce than spice. The THAO was another standout. It's kind of their version of orange chicken, and it was really good. My only complaint is that the portion size felt a little small, so I'd recommend ordering something alongside it. The desserts were surprisingly great across the board. We tried almost all of them except the mango and turmeric dessert. My favorites were the carrot cake and the leche coconut dessert. Both were excellent. They also have a nice selection of signature cocktails. The Sakarita, a sake margarita, was okay. The Geisha was good if you enjoy the smoky flavor of mezcal. My girlfriend really liked the Leche Martini, and my favorite was the Buddha, which felt like their take on an Old Fashioned. Service was consistently good. What really stood out was that when we returned two nights later, our server immediately recognized us, welcomed us back, and genuinely asked how we had enjoyed our first visit. It felt sincere and not scripted, which was a nice touch. The only downside is that the restaurant is entirely outdoors. They do have fans, but on really humid nights it can be rough. The second time we visited, the humidity was intense, and even sitting directly in front of a fan I felt like I was melting. That's more of a weather issue than a restaurant issue, though. Overall, this was one of the best meals we had at the resort. Great food, good drinks, friendly service, and a menu that had several items worth ordering again. If you're only trying a few restaurants at Live Aqua, this should absolutely be one of them.

We were in Cancun, MX and stayed at an all inclusive resort called Live Aqua, great resort,…read morerecommended. Came to Hidden Garden for one of our dinner for a special birthday celebration of my friend. The food was great and the ambiance was great. The service from our server was great. It was such a nice special touch for the chef to come out and ask how everything was, and the server brought out a birthday dessert for my friend. 5 stars on all of that. So why 2-stars then? The hostess of this place that evening was rude and out of place. We were all dressed VERY NICE in all black, however, one of the guy in our group's outfit was sleeveless. He was wearing a very nice leather sleeveless vest. Mind you, it wasn't a tank top, it wasn't swim wear, it wasn't athletic wear. It was an expensive leather vest, very fashionable. Nicer than all of the old men wearing shorts and Hawaiian shirts or basic polo shirts. The hostess didn't allow him in until he changed to something that had sleeves. Friend changed and was allowed in. Once inside, he put the vest back on for photos since everyone in our group coordinated to be wearing black fashionably. On our way out of the restaurant, the hostess had the nerve to stop us and say something about it. Lesson here is, do better. We understand that there's dresscode, but know what should be acceptable or not. If it was a tank top, swim wear, or athletic wear, we'd definitely understand. But it was not, it was upscale and fashionable, just without the sleeve. Plus, women are allowed to be sleeveless but not men? What year do you live in? Train your hostess better.

Cozy, comfy and cute spot with some unique dishes. The citrus shrimp dish is AMAZING! The fig salad…read morewas fresh and vibrant, but missing something. The veggie pizza needed more veggies. It didn't come out the way it was on the picture. However, it was very tasty. What I did not like was there weren't any wine flights. Also most of the wines I wanted you couldn't get by the glass. I didn't need a whole bottle to myself. I think they can improve on this. They had live music that was a nice touch. Our waitress was very helpful. She helped me finally pick a glass of wine. Overall it's worth checking out once. It was average for me though. Those citrus shrimp saved the day.

We are always looking for amazing places on "the other side" of the freeway in Playa, and this is…read moreone of them. The food, nothing short of fantastic. The wine, the best selection in the area without a doubt. The live music, beautiful, amazing, gorgeous. The owner, gracious and knowledgeable. We will be back. Go here. Hard stop.

Wonderful food, great service. Nice people. Big menu and this is off season. Chicken Caesar salad…read morewas enough for two meals.

Always great service and delicious food! Try the surf and turf, the Caesar salad, and the fish!…read more All are delicious! This visit I had the seafood pasta with squid ink (although the ink should have been mixed into the fresh pasta - it was a little messy to eat) and my hubby had the filet. So good!

Excellent food, service and ambiance. Authentic Italian cuisine and the owner goes the extra mile…read moreto make sure you are delighted with your meal.

Nice small Italian restaurant much less expensive than on the main Avenida Tulum. My tagliatelle…read morewas very good. They did not sell wine which seems contrary to being an Italian restaurant!

Nebrina is such a cute and cozy spot! After the day we had, I'm glad we opted for this gem instead…read moreof ordering in pizza. It's an outdoor bar with ample seating, great music and a full bar! We were greeted by a smiling, friendly face and sat at the bar at the communal bench (great for couples). This was the perfect spot for us to unwind especially after the day I had. The dinner and food menu were in Spanish, however it was very easy for us to comprehend what it said without having to ask continuously. Let me just say the menu items are crazy inexpensive. We ordered sirloin tacos, salmon hamburger, appetizer and two mezcal margaritas and our bill in USD was under $40. A WIN! From the hospitality, food and drinks I am in awe of how well we were taken care of. We chatted with the bartenders, Allen and Martín for majority of the night.. they spoke very little English and still managed to have us laughing all night, gave us many pointers and even gave us the background on all the Gins in their bar. Definitely a gem, and definitely will be returning before we leave!