WHY IT RATES: These restaurants have proven to be exceptional experiences for travelers in a challenging year for the industry. —Codie Liermann, Managing Editor

Oasis Hotels & Resorts announced that two of its resort restaurants have been recognized as Travelers ‘Choice Best of the Best 2021 for best fine dining, with two other restaurants receiving the 2021 Travelers’ Choice Awards. During a challenging year, these restaurants stood out for travelers and provided an amazing experience despite unprecedented circumstances. Based on a year of Tripadvisor reviews, the winners represent the ultimate favorites around the world.

Restaurante Benazuza is the winner of the Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best award winner 2021 for the best fine dining, which ranks # 1 in all of Mexico and # 4 in the world. This one-of-a-kind dining experience features a menu of culinary masterpieces created by two-star Michelin chef Rafael Zafra and is included for guests of The Pyramid at Grand Oasis.

The White Box is another proud recipient of the 2021 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best for Best Fine Dining, ranked 3rd in Mexico. This Mediterranean gastro bar offers a refined tasting menu in a casual atmosphere and is included in The Pyramid at Grand Oasis and Grand Oasis Palm.

Careyes and Maki Taco both received the Travelers’ Choice Awards 2021 and ranked them in the top 10% of restaurants on Tripadvisor. Careyes offers Mexico’s traditional cuisine combined with fine French gastronomy for a sensual experience and is included for guests of The Pyramid at Grand Oasis and guests of the Sian Ka’an room category in the Grand Oasis Palm. Maki Taco offers an exquisite blend of flavors that highlight the best of Mexican and Japanese cuisine and is included in all Oasis Hotels & Resorts all-inclusive hotels.

“Congratulations to all of the 2021 Travelers’ Choice Awards winners,” said Kanika Soni, Tripadvisor Chief Commercial Officer. “I know last year was extremely challenging for tourism companies. What impressed me is how companies have adapted to these challenges, introducing new cleanliness measures, adding social distancing guidelines, and using technology to prioritize guest safety. The Travelers’ Choice Awards highlight the places that have delighted guests more than anyone over the past year, even as they mastered changing customer expectations and new ways of working. Based on one-year reviews of visiting customers, this award speaks for the exemplary service and experience you have offered your guests in the midst of a pandemic. “

SOURCE: Press release from Oasis Hotels & Resorts.