Mexico Culinary Vacations

Private Lagoon Dinner
The ultimate in exclusivity, romance and exquisite cuisine. One couple per night is transported by canoe to a private island anchored in the resort’s tranquil lagoon. Attended by a dedicated server and served at a pre-set table, this romantic dining experience features an exquisite Mediterranean seafood menu from La Marea restaurant (introduced on a scroll in a bottle) enjoyed amidst lush foliage adorned with candles and torches. A sample menu from Chef Dorantes includes Heart of Palm and Mixed Greens with Passion Fruit Vinaigrette; Yellow Tomato Gazpacho; Vodka & Lime Sorbet; choice of Mahi Mahi with Garlic and Chilli Guajillo served with Mashed Potatoes and Spinach OR Chicken Tequila with Crispy Sweet Potatoes; and finishes with Warm Chocolate Cake Volcano with Macadamia Ice Cream.

Sense of the Night
Twice a week (Thursdays and Saturdays) the resort’s sparkling stretch of sand transforms into a sultry bonfire beach lounge. Succumb to the beguiling ambience while enjoying music by a resident DJ, tropical cocktails and a gourmet selection of small bites from La Villa restaurant’s signature menu.

La Cava
From the old to the new world we bring you a special selection of 1250 bottles of world renowned wines selected by sommeliers and enologists, this experience combined by our Tyrol crystal glasses and decanters will help you enjoy the characteristics & qualities of our wines.

The six course tasting menu is prepared by our executive chef Paco Isordia who has carefully paired each dish to compliment the individual tastes of each wine creating a memorable dining experience in La Cava, The Tides’ wine cellar. La Cava accommodates a maximum of six diners per night.

Lunch on the Beach
An elegant beach lunch will be delivered on a white linen-set table directly to a private palapa. Guests enjoy gourmet cuisine while reclining in a beach chair, toes wriggling in the sand.

Cooking Classes
A delicious experience to take home. The adventure is organized in two stages: At 9:00 AM guests meet their Chef host at the hotel lobby and then are transported to the town market for an extensive visit where they see and learn the Spanish names of the different herbs, spices, fruits and vegetables, while they shop for the ingredients of a delicious Mexican meal. The next step, the preparation of their very special dish, will take place in a beach setting. Hotel guests may participate or just take notes of the cooking instructions. They will, of course, receive their recipe and detailed explanations in writing. While they feast on their creation, they may want to review some of the new Spanish expressions they have learned during the day. Buen provecho!

Ceviche Tasting
The Tides’ unique ceviche menu offers over a dozen creative selections designed by Chef Paco. Take an informative tasting tour through the very best.

Tequila Lesson
Enjoy a tour through the very best with the resort's Tequila Maestro - from the peppery flavor of mid-aged reposados and the woody aroma of aged añejos to the freshness of blancos. Each is accompanied by a different Sangrita to cool and complement. Maestro will discuss the origins of blue agave and share proper drinking techniques. Reservations are required.