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Gastronomy05 Apr 2026

Beneath the Surface: negro huitlacoxe at NEEK

Beneath the Surface: negro huitlacoxe at NEEK

Some experiences begin with a reservation. Others begin with a place.

For one special Saturday, negro huitlacoxe transformed NEEK into an open-air dining experience where Mexican cuisine, live music and the lagoon came together.

Inspired by the landscape of Laguna Nopalitos, the team presented an exclusive menu built around the idea:

Beneath the surface, where roots remember water.

Where the Lagoon Meets Ancestral Flavors

More than a lunch, it became an afternoon of conversation, nature and slow living. Guests moved between the wooden decks, the lagoon and the communal table, experiencing the rhythm that defines NEEK.

For negro huitlacoxe—recognized for celebrating native Mexican ingredients—the lagoon became part of the story, proving that the setting can be just as memorable as the food.

A Cinematic Culinary Journey

The lagoon at sunrise

1. The lagoon at sunrise — calm waters waiting for the day to unfold.

The chef preparing native ingredients

2. The chef preparing ingredients and honoring ancestral roots.

Fire, heirloom corn and hands at work

3. Fire, heirloom corn and hands at work above the lagoon.

Guests gathered around the communal table

4. Guests gathered around the table, sharing stories and laughter.

Live music by the lagoon

5. Live music setting the rhythm for an unforgettable afternoon.

Sunset over Laguna Nopalitos

6. Sunset over the lagoon, painting the water in warm light.

Final dish details

7. Final dish details — native flavors rooted in Mexican heritage.

Watch the Experience

Relive the atmosphere, the music, and the culinary moments created by negro huitlacoxe × NEEK.

The NEEK Archive

Collaborationnegro huitlacoxe × NEEK
CategoryCulinary Experience
DateApril 5, 2026
LocationNEEK — Laguna Nopalitos, Tulum
ExperienceExclusive chef collaboration featuring a special menu, live music and a one-day dining experience by the lagoon
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