Los Abrazos

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Where Fire Meets Finesse on the Mexican Caribbean

Inside the all-inclusive resort of ATELIER Playa Mujeres, along the quiet stretch of Costa Mujeres north of Cancún, Los Abrazos sets a different pace from the moment you walk in. Low lighting and soft music create an atmosphere that is deliberately unhurried — a counterpoint to the beach energy just outside — and the dress code (Resort Elegant) signals that the kitchen means business.

The concept is straightforward and confident: a wood-fire steakhouse where the open flame is the central technique. Every dish, from the first bites to the main event, passes through that leña heat, lending a depth of flavour that distinguishes Los Abrazos from the average resort dining room. The menu spans premium cuts of beef, poultry, seafood, and vegan options, so the table need not agree on a single direction — though the steak is the clear reason to come.

A Wine Cellar Worth the Recognition

What elevates the experience beyond good protein and good fire is the wine program. Wine Spectator awarded Los Abrazos its Best of Award of Excellence in 2025, a distinction that reflects both the breadth of the cellar and the care with which it is curated. For a steakhouse, the pairing possibilities that recognition implies are considerable, and the list is treated here as a serious component of the meal rather than an afterthought.

Practical Details Worth Knowing

Reservations are required, and the restaurant opens daily for dinner from 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm — a focused, evening-only window that keeps the kitchen's attention where it belongs. À la carte service means each table moves at its own rhythm. Valet parking and wheelchair access are available for guests arriving from outside the resort.

For anyone staying at ATELIER Playa Mujeres, an evening at this wood-fire steakhouse is, as the hotel itself puts it, a parada obligada — a stop you simply do not skip.