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renowned chef enrique olvera opens an idyllic new restaurant on the pacific coast of mexico

Mar 19, 2021 Architectural Digest

The chef behind Pujol and Cosme opens his third restaurant at the brand new One&Only Mandarina hotel.

 

Enrique Olvera knew just the vibe he wanted to conjure at Carao, his new restaurant at the not-yet-year-old One&Only Mandarina in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit. “The same feeling as when you’re sitting under a palapa right next to the sea,” muses the world-renowned chef, best known for Pujol in Mexico City and Cosme in Manhattan. Situated at the southernmost edge of the resort, with panoramic views of untouched coastline, Carao strikes that note and then some. Rain-forest vegetation cocoons the dining rooms, which are outfitted in organic materials and arranged around a central hearthlike kitchen. These sublime spaces give way to an adults-only pool that juts out toward the surf—the perfect spot, chef says, to raise a glass at sunset. (He recommends the guava margarita or one of the many biodynamic wines.) Nibble on seaweed chicharrón with pico de gallo, then sit down for a meal of regionally inspired dishes like pescado zarandeado, a fresh whole fish that is marinated and grilled in a traditional local fashion. Just be sure to check out the plates themselves, part of the ceramic dinner service that was custom made for the restaurant by the Veracruz-based artisan Joel Bautista Rojo.

 

Of course, there is plenty more to enjoy along this pristine stretch of Pacific coast. Opened in November of last year, the One&Only Mandarina features 105 freestanding guest villas, each constructed so as to preserve the exuberant rain forest. The result is an idyllic merging of indoors and outdoors, as contemporary yet rustic rooms (think raw timber, decorative copper leaf, Mexican textiles) open onto 82 acres of lush greenery. Tempting though it may be to while away a week in your private soaking tub or outdoor shower, an array of activities will entice— whether a hike along miles of trails to La Abuela, a magnificent tree, or an afternoon at the Jetty Beach Club, equipped with paddleboards and other aquatic accoutrements. (As a special treat, charter a boat for a private visit to nearby islands.) Unwind at the spa, where skin-care guru Tata Harper has curated a range of wellness journeys. Or let loose sampling the many mezcal offerings at The Treetop bar. Here, unsurprisingly, it goes down smooth.

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Map of Mandarina, Mexico
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Rosewood MandarinaRosewood Mandarina tendrá un hotel de estilo residencial y un conjunto de residencias privadas únicas a partir de 2021.

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The JettyLos residentes y huéspedes partirán de The Jetty hacia sus aventuras marítimas y se reunirán cada tarde para disfrutar del atardecer.

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One&Only Private HomesLas villas se encuentran dentro de una exquisita ubicación privada en la proximidad del One&Only Mandarina.

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Rosewood ResidencesA partir del 2021, Rosewood Residences adentrarán a sus residentes en la naturaleza, ofreciéndoles la galardonada hospitalidad marca Rosewood.

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Canalan Beach ClubEl Club de Playa Canalan se ubica sobre 1.6 kilómetros de playas inmaculadas y doradas para nadar, donde podrán disfrutar paseos en kayak y practicar snorkel.

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The PointUn lugar exclusivo para adultos situado sobre las escarpadas montañas, Carao captura las vistas más espectaculares de los atardeceres de Mandarina.

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The PlateauUna distinguida experiencia gastronómica y de descanso junto a la alberca, Alma ve hacia el The Jetty y el océano a lo lejos

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One&Only Majahua Beach ClubUbicado sobre las tranquilas aguas del Pacífico, el Club de Playa The Jetty ofrece una experiencia relajante y elegancia casual.

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One&Only SpaEl Spa One&Only ofrece una auténtica experiencia única de bienestar holístico y salas de tratamiento al aire libre bajo los árboles.

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Kids' ClubEl Club KidsOnly da vida a las maravillas de Mandarina, con casas en los árboles, una cabaña de insectos, sala de juegos, guardería, arenero y anfiteatro al aire libre.

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One&Only Private HomesLas villas se encuentran dentro de una exquisita ubicación privada en la proximidad del One&Only Mandarina.

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The FarmUbicado en las Flatlands, The Farm ofrece productos cultivados en su propia tierra y un restaurant del campo-a-su-mesa.

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The OutpostLa aventura comienza con el equipo de Mandarina Experiences, que ofrece una interminable exploración al aire libre y excursiones en la selva tropical.

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Mandarina Polo & Equestrian ClubEl Club de Polo y Ecuestre Mandarina embellece las Flatlands, ofreciendo un lugar excepcional para los amantes de un estilo de vida equino.

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EstuaryEl estero de Mandarina alberga una rica biodiversidad y un excepcional observatorio de aves.

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