Cuisine & Art, Los Murales Restaurant Opens at The Royal HaciendasPosted on Wed, Dec 16, 2009
With the scent of sizzling fresh seafood and spices in the air, on December 17 the curtain comes up at The Royal Haciendas to reveal Los Murales, the Riviera Maya resort’s brand new restaurant.
A delight for the senses, art and cuisine go hand in hand at Los Murales. Everywhere you look you will find artistry, from the Byzantine-style murals that give the restaurant its name to the exquisitely presented food on your plate.
A labor of love for Royal Resorts Executive Chef Enrique Garcia and The Royal Haciendas chefs, Juan Manuel Fuentes and Daniel Che Chimal, the Los Murales menu is a true marriage of flavors, conceived to captivate and intrigue. The delicate flavors of seafood are paired with a hint of lime and fresh herbs, a touch of chili and the exotic spices of the Far East. Each dish is a voyage of discovery, an experience that you will want to repeat over and over again.
The finest and freshest fish, shrimp, lobster, scallops and other fruits de mer from the Caribbean, Gulf and Pacific coasts of Mexico occupy pride of place on the menu along with cold-water favorites such as salmon, monkfish and Chilean sea bass. Meat lovers will enjoy the hearty prime steaks, pork, lamb and poultry, and there is a delightful selection of starters, soups and salads for a lighter meal. Finally, be sure to save space for dessert, with choices ranging from classic French Tarte Tatin to Caribbean-style Banana Flambée.
During a pre-inauguration menu sampling, I ordered the Ricotta and Spinach Tortellini with Lobster sauce and locally caught Boquinete, a fish also known as Spanish Snapper or Hogfish, which was served grilled with garlic butter. For dessert I chose Caribbean Strawberries, expertly flambéed tableside by our waiter. All my selections were delicious. Comparing notes with my dinner companions, the Porcini Mushroom Crepes, Shrimp Agua Chile, Monkfish and the Ferrero chocolate cream also received glowing reviews.
The wine list includes wines from Mexico, California and the Pacific Northwest, Chile, Argentina, Italy and Australia carefully selected to enhance the flavors of the food.
The restaurant’s murals are a showstopper. Depicting a collection of tropical fruit and vegetables that are staples in the Mexican diet and in the hacienda kitchens of yesteryear, the six niche paintings by Cuban artist Arturo Montoto are an allusion to the nation’s deep ties with the land itself. Masterfully reproduced in Byzantine-style tesserae by craftsmen at Venetian Mosaics of Mexico, the famous Perdomo family workshop in Cuernavaca, they are also our tribute to Mexican mosaic art, a tradition that dates back to the days of the ancient Olmec, Maya, Mixtec and Aztec civilizations.
Visit www.losmurales.com for more information on our latest restaurant.
Be the first to dine at Los Murales, book your table by writing to losmurales@royalresorts.com or call ext. 66213 if you are at the resort. Open from 5 – 10 p.m., Monday to Friday. The restaurant opens to the general public in January.
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April 20th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Dear Mary Alice: Thank you for writing to Royal Resorts News and for your wonderful words about your evening at Los Murales. We are so glad that you enjoyed it. I forwarded your comments to the Restaurant Manager at The Royal Haciendas so that he could share it with his staff.
April 16th, 2010 at 11:46 am
We celebrated my husband’s birthday on March 25, 2010 with 13 friends and could not rave enought about the exquisite food, artistic presentation of each course, phenomenal service and beauty of Los Murales. !! The celebrant claimed it was the best meal he ever had. All of our guests loved the evening and had fabulous time. Thanks for an evening we will treasure
February 15th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Dear Eugene: Thank you for writing to Royal Resorts News. Los Murales, the new restaurant at The Royal Haciendas is actually located off the lobby, next to La Rotonda Bar. I hope that this helps. If you need any additional information, please let me know. If you would like to know more about the restaurant, check the menu and see some photos of the dishes to tempt your taste buds, visit http://www.losmurales.com
February 12th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Where is the new restaurant located on the grounds?
January 13th, 2010 at 8:39 am
Dear Robert: Please let me know if you would like to make a reservation for Los Murales. I would be happy to help you out. Enjoy your vacation!
January 11th, 2010 at 10:59 am
Can’t wait for week 4 to get here !!