A contemporary tribute to Mexican haute cuisine shines once again in the 2025 Michelin Guide
The accolade confirms its status as one of Mexico’s most significant gastronomic gems and a global benchmark
Mexico City, June 4, 2025 – HA’, the flagship restaurant of Hotel Xcaret México led by renowned chef Carlos Gaytán and his team, has been awarded a Michelin Star for the second consecutive year. This achievement reaffirms its position as one of the country’s most important culinary treasures and a global reference point for signature Mexican cuisine.
This latest honor was announced tonight during the highly anticipated 2025 Michelin Guide ceremony held in the nation’s capital—an event that brought together the most influential figures from the domestic and international culinary scenes.
“Receiving a Michelin Star again is an immense honor that I share with my entire team and with everyone who has believed in this project from the very beginning. HA’ is the result of a personal journey—born of a passion for my country, its flavors, and its roots, and the opportunity to reinterpret them with respect and creativity,” said Carlos Gaytán, the first Mexican chef to earn this award both within and outside Mexico.
Featuring a nine-course tasting menu carefully curated to pay tribute to local ingredients and the region’s richness, HA’ offers a multisensory experience where every dish tells a story, and every detail—from the wine pairings to the soundscape—is designed to evoke emotion.
Located in the heart of Hotel Xcaret México on the Riviera Maya, HA’—whose name means “water” in Mayan—has cemented its reputation as a world-class restaurant thanks to its creative vision, flawless technical execution, and unwavering commitment to sustainability. Under Chef Gaytán’s vision and the operational leadership of Chef Uriel Moreno, the restaurant has become a vibrant celebration of flavor, memory, and innovation, offering a unique fine-dining experience on the Riviera Maya that is open to the general public as well as Hotel Xcaret guests. True to its mission of showcasing the best of Mexico, Grupo Xcaret has curated an unprecedented culinary journey across its hotel portfolio, bringing together a group of internationally renowned chefs who elevate Mexican cuisine through contemporary techniques, sustainable ingredients, and a deeply emotional approach.
This new milestone reaffirms HA’s promise as a fine-dining experience reserved for the most discerning palates. With accolades such as the AAA Five Diamond Award, inclusion in La Liste, and a recommendation from Forbes Travel Guide, the restaurant continues to raise the bar for culinary excellence in Mexico.
