The Flavor Market
at Excellence Playa Mujeres · Excellence Resorts - Playa Mujeres
Cozy gourmet tapas restaurant for dinner, pairing small plates from around the world with fine wines recommended by sommelier. Great place to meet friends and snack before dinner.
✨ Insider tip: Must visit according to guests - some say it's the best place to eat. Intimate and flavorful experience.
What to order
The Flavor Market is the resort's intimate tapas and wine bar — small plates from around the world paired with sommelier-recommended wines in a cozy room with a traditional Spanish tapas bar and refrigerated display cases. It's a grazing dinner rather than a structured meal: arrive at opening, order broadly, and let the sommelier guide the wine. Guests consistently call it a must-visit and one of the best dining experiences on property.
- Galician Style OctopusThe most-reviewed dish at The Flavor Market — properly cooked and the dish that keeps guests returning; order it first.
- Patatas BravasThe classic Spanish tapa done well — crispy potato with spicy sauce; ideal alongside the octopus.
- Beef Brisket in Red WineThe heartiest option on the small plates menu; well-braised with a rich sauce and the right pick if you want something substantial.
- Cured Meats and Artisanal CheesesAvailable from the refrigerated display case — the ideal opener while you wait for hot dishes and a natural partner for the sommelier's wine pour.
Small plates format — order 3–4 dishes per person and share; the sommelier wine pairing recommendations are the distinguishing feature of the experience.
⭐ Top-rated dishes
👔 Dress code detail: Casual Elegance - Gentlemen: Short pants and Capri pants allowed. Dress shirt, casual shoes or elegant sandals must be worn. Ladies: Long pants, Capri pants, blouse, casual shoes or elegant sandals must be worn.
Who can dine here
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