I finally took the time to visit the Auberge that everyone is talking about and had lunch with a friend of mine who’s the Director of Sales & Events, Ingrid Lemm.  I loved the welcome experience and the lobby area with its display of artefacts found during the archeological digs conducted right where the building was built in 1680s.

It was not just a lunch, it was an exquisite culinary experience at the four diamond restaurant Panache managed by Executif Chef François Blais.  Our meal started with a Brandade de canard confit, purée de roquette followed by a tasty Poisson Lune and the Pastry Chef’s chocolate delight.  Everything is cooked with local Québec produce. I really enjoyed the presentation and the originality of the menu.

I look forward to going back to Auberge St-Antoine for an overnight stay and another great meal at Le Panache Restaurant.

For dinners, a great place to try is Las Brisas Restaurant & Lounge Bar, Fairmont Mayakoba’s signature beachfront restaurant. It offers an eclectic global contemporary cuisine menu under the heights of a graceful palapa and views of the Caribbean Sea in an intimate setting.

El Puerto Restaurant, inspired on a former port area, becomes a place for fresh Caribbean lobster, shellfish platters, clams, oysters, white shrimps and daily fisher market delicacies prepared with recipes that will make your dining experience an occasion to remember. It’s located in the main building where the reception and meeting space is located.

The Las Olas & Aqua Pool Bars, serving a whole menu of thirst-quenchers from healthy tropical nectars to frosty margaritas made with premium tequilas, was a huge treat. We sat by the 10,000 sq ft Island Pool, ordered drinks and lunch and enjoyed the afternoon. It just could not get any better!