Le Chique
Puerto Morelos, Mexico




The Experience
From Michelin Guide
Nestled inside the Azul Beach Resort, Le Chique presents a thoroughly charming experience. The space, service, and presentation all display a high polish, and there is a distinct theatrical sense that lends an air of special occasion to this spot. The tasting menu spans Mexico's regions, showing a clear sense of style and personality while consistently impressing with creativity, excellent ingredients, strong technique, and impactful flavors. A fruit and foie gras salad nestled in an orange or a huitlacoche-stuffed donut with poblano and epazote sauce are just some of the first bites that set the meal off on a luxurious start. A dazzling array of seafood arrives in style, followed by heartier compositions and a lengthy procession of sweets.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
Innovative Tasting Menus
- Le Chique offers a multi-course tasting menu that emphasizes creativity and local ingredients, providing a unique culinary experience.
Artistic Presentation
- Dishes are presented as works of art, often incorporating unexpected elements that surprise and delight diners.
Focus on Sustainability
- The restaurant prioritizes sustainable practices, sourcing ingredients from local farmers and using eco-friendly methods in their operations.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
Signature Ingredients
- Ant eggs (escamoles): Featured in a homemade tortilla with beans wrapped in a leaf, served with chileatole sauce. This rare Mexican delicacy highlights Le Chique's emphasis on regional ingredients and elevated interpretations of traditional flavors.
- Hazelnut praline foie gras shaped like a walnut: The so-called 'walnut' course is actually hazelnut praline with foie gras molded into a walnut shape, delivering a luxurious texture and a playful nod to Mexican-French fusion that defines the tasting menu's spirit.
- Margarita ball / Golden Margarita (orange-chocolate sphere): A signature dramatic presentation where a Margarita (tequila-lime) is encased in a chocolate orange sphere, blending citrus, spirit, and chocolate in a single, theatrical bite that epitomizes Le Chique's avant-garde approach.
- Mole with veal sweetbread: A flagship pairing that marries a traditional Mexican mole with tender veal sweetbread, showcasing the menu's fusion of deep heritage flavors with modern culinary technique.
- Blue corn tortillas: A recurrent base element and signature texture, reflecting regional corn varieties and the restaurant's commitment to authentic Mexican ingredients as a foundation for innovative dishes.
- Regional seafood and Quintana Roo ingredients: The tasting menu emphasizes locally sourced seafood and other regional components, underscoring Le Chique's focus on the flavors of the Yucatán region as a core signature.