Riviera Maya's Maroma Resort & Spa Introduces New Dining Experience

  • September 8, 2011
Riviera Maya's Maroma Resort & Spa Introduces New Dining Experience
An integral part of the Mexican culture, the country's first Cantina was established in 1805 as a place for men to gather and discuss business and current affairs. Since then Cantinas have grown into places where friends and couples can meet to play games and exchange tales. La Cantina at Maroma Resort and Spa has stayed true to this time-honoured style of socialising.

Those dining at La Cantina are encouraged to discover Mexican culture. When devising the concept, Maroma's F&B Manager and Executive Chef visited some the most established La Cantinas in Mexico City to ensure the restaurant is as authentic as possible. The main table at Maroma's La Cantina, combines several decorative elements including hand-painted wooden toys, traditional kitchen utensils and regional crafts for people to interact with. Local games are also played, including El Balero, a customary wooden toy that is caught in the air and specialised books are available for guests to read.

Highlights from the menu include: Fideo seco (dry noodles with chipotle, avocado and fresh cheese to be enjoyed with tortillas), taquitos de pollo (crispy chicken tacos with avocado sauce) and cordero rostizado (roasted suckling lamb 'Monterrey Style'). Twice a week guests are invited to Noches de Cantina where these sumptuous dishes are served accompanied by atmospheric Mexican music.

Nightly rates at Maroma Resort and Spa start from 651$USD (approx £399) in a Garden View Room, including breakfast and all taxes. To book visit www.maromahotel.com or call the Orient-Express reservations team on 0845 077 2222.

Hotel Profile: Maroma Resort and Spa by Orient-Express