La Marea

La Marea is a dinner-only restaurant located at the Viceroy Riviera Maya in Playa del Carmen, offering stunning views of the Caribbean Sea and breathtaking sunsets. Guests are invited to enjoy a refined environment where vibrant colors, tempting aromas, and extraordinary flavors combine for an elevated dining experience. Under the direction of Executive Chef Alejandro Salgado, the culinary team crafts a contemporary Mexican menu that honors traditional slow-cooking techniques and highlights high-quality local ingredients. The seasonal menu includes signature dishes such as the Trout Taco a la Talla with smoked trout on a cilantro tortilla, the Castacán Tamal with Charro Bean Sauce, and Short Rib Birria. Other options include black risotto with squid ink and huitlacoche, snapper with black recado sauce, duck with yellow mole, and smoked cauliflower with sikil pak. La Marea also features an extensive wine and Champagne list with selections from Mexico, France, Spain, Italy, the United States, Chile, Argentina, New Zealand, Germany, and Australia. Beyond the restaurant, guests can experience a private romantic dinner in their villa, which includes a three-course menu and a traditional Yucatecan serenade. The atmosphere at La Marea is elegant yet relaxed, designed to create a romantic and sophisticated evening focused on the beauty of the Caribbean and the magic of dining at sunset.