Since opening in 2017, UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya has been a pioneer in the elevated all-inclusive dining experience. When the resort first opened its doors, the Chef-in-Residence Program was driven by the desire to revolutionize the all-inclusive formula and stand out from typical culinary offerings. Today, UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya welcomes its fourth master chef to transform Cueva Siete, the hotel's flagship restaurant.

Chef Gerardo Vázquez Lugo is no stranger to exceptional cuisine having honed his culinary craft as Executive Chef at the renowned Nicos in Mexico City, named among Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants for 10 consecutive years. Chef Lugo is dedicated to bringing a fresh take on the globally recognized Mexican cuisine and highlighting fresh, local and seasonal ingredients–responsibly sourced by regional farmers and growers. With over 25 years of experience, Chef Lugo has even appeared on the first edition of Netflix’s Iron Chef Mexico.

A Glimpse into the Menu:

Smoked Marlin Toast

- Corn tostada, lettuce, avocado and shredded marlin

Suegra Style Suckling Tacos 

-Homemade corn tortilla, baked suckling, red onion, cilantro

Tikin Xic Shrimp

-Fresh shrimp tossed in sour orange wrapped in banana leaves

Duck Breast in Red Pumpkin Seeds

- Duck breast following an ancient Yucatecan recipe served with pumpkin and annatto seeds

Salsa Verde Ribs

-Pork rack dressed in salsa verde from green tomatillo, onion and a purslane salad

UNICO 20°87° looks forward to the culinary renaissance led by Chef Lugo and his expertise as the Chef-in-Residence program continues to set the standard for what an all-inclusive dining experience should be.