Restaurants in Playa del Carmen
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Best Restaurants
“Pleasant Italian cuisine restaurant, Omar's attention is most attentive, friendly and timely. The dishes stand out from the chef ?? (does not deserve paper napkins), the osteria antipasto, filetto al pepe verde, Tagliata, straccetti romani, the wine ? excellent selection (Chianti Val Di Merse) and the delicious desserts tiramisu and zoccoletti ( dessert bites to share ?). With the added bonus of the owner's attention. Outside there are tables and a singer ?? background music is recommended inside.
Parking: There is a public ?️ parking lot on the corner.
Wheelchair accessibility: There is only one level, it has a step to enter the bathroom ? not suitable for the disabled ? ”
“Authentic tacos. Excellent food at very reasonable prices. Definitely worth the short walk out of the main strip to get some delicious food in a family run restaurant.”
“I ordered the seafood pasta and the presentation of it was so cool with the crab shell on top. Me and my friends took lots of pictures. Service was prompt and very well timed. They also had a stand for your purse which is always appreciated as a woman.”
“The chicken has a hint of sweetness to it and it’s extra crispy! If you’re looking for a taste of southern fired chicken this is the spot. The fries and the and Mac and Cheese are divine. And the customer service is top tier.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“This is the best Indian restaurant in Playa del Carmen by far. I'd even go as far to say the best in Mexico!
The atmosphere of Indianos is truly wonderful. The environment is warm and welcoming. The staff are very kind and even the owner himself will make the time to greet your table himself. It makes you feel like you are eating your friends table.
And the food. Oh, the food. The food here puts even those I've held in high regard to shame. Everything is just incredible. The curries are rich with a tantalizing depth of flavors. Perfectly seasoned and spicy! They also can accommodate if you'd like less heat or more. I tend to like my food a bit on the spicier side and everything I had was superb.
I ordered the aloo gobi. My spouse had the chicken Tikka masala. Both were excellent. My potatoes were cooked perfectly and my cauliflower still had a bit of it's crispness to it's bite. My spouses chicken tikka masala had tender chunks swimming in vibrant and delectable curry. Our rice was perfectly cooked and fluffy. The garlic butter naan was tender yet crisp on its bottom. No chewy or tough naan here!!
I've also had the pleasure of ordering the chana masala. That is also an absolute delight! I actually don't think you could go wrong with anything you order here.
I have ended my meals with a masala chai. It comes out hot and fragrant. The spices in the tea are mellowed by the hot milk lending to a comforting drink and perfect end to your dining experience.
Over all I can't say enough good things. If you're looking for a great dining experience with even better food, this is it. You won't be disappointed. Portions are very generous and the price is more than fair.
You'll be back. And I will be too.”
“Look to the right and you’ll see an entrance to a yoga studio. The vegan restaurant is through there. They didn’t open till 9:30 so we waited at the front coffee bar and had coffee. It was an interesting “third place” for a lot of people that mingle there on a regular basis. I got to meet a few people. My first impression was the back area was like a cute secret restaurant and there was a yoga session in progress. My husband ordered the tofu scramble and waffles “a las dos” and the server misunderstood that those were two orders of the same thing, for both of us. My father in laws chilaquiles came out with my tofu and waffles, my husband’s plate never came out. For a while we clarified and they realized they misunderstood, while his mango water took a while to come out too. Many places in Playa Del Carmen you can expect to sit and eat a while because the food is made to order. Unfortunately for him that meant his food was just queued in as we were finishing eating. He was still charged as well. The patio was nice but we did encounter mosquitoes, they have Off on request. I loved the food, just bummed my partner had such a bad experience and didn’t get to enjoy it. #Veganuary *Updating to say we gave it another try and had a great experience. My son ate several veggie bacon and all the beans on my husband’s chilaquiles plate, and we ordered more beans. Great food and no issues. Updated from previous review on 2025-01-04”
Restaurants with Delivery
“Place very close to 5th, 100% Mexican essence with creative signature food and authentic products.
If you want to try Mexican food this is a good place. The delicious octopus aguachile. Be careful with the mezcal dessert if you are not used to it. ?
Attentive and considerate service but perhaps excessively slow.”
“What a great little spot, nice to be away from the main tourist spots/traps on main strip. Fresh sealed juice, fresh food, one of the days I had the Tuesday weekly special of Posole. I’ve never been a fan of this dish in the U.S. but here it was a treat. Why of course made by a chef who lived and cooked in the states for decades. I certainly hope to return and highly recommend. I went twice and wasn’t disappointed.”
“Tiny place with great decor and attentive service. I wanted to like the tuna burger because it looked amazing at first but it was a disaster. Don’t get it unless they change it to fix the problems. Other dishes looked good.
The tuna is not a burger paddy it’s literally several pieces of tuna steaks which tasted amazing on their own but because they’re thick tuna pieces half of it falls out. The worst part is this burger is too watery. The bread is literally soaked.
To the owner: the burger would’ve tasted great with just good toasted buttered bun and the tuna steak, maybe light mayo or something. Instead it was piled with a salad. The bottom bun could not be eaten at all. This made the burger not satisfying at all. You really should consider making paddies by chopping up the tuna and mixing it with something so they don’t fall off easily.
The tuna steak itself is an amazing dish on its own.”
“This is the best Indian restaurant in Playa del Carmen by far. I'd even go as far to say the best in Mexico!
The atmosphere of Indianos is truly wonderful. The environment is warm and welcoming. The staff are very kind and even the owner himself will make the time to greet your table himself. It makes you feel like you are eating your friends table.
And the food. Oh, the food. The food here puts even those I've held in high regard to shame. Everything is just incredible. The curries are rich with a tantalizing depth of flavors. Perfectly seasoned and spicy! They also can accommodate if you'd like less heat or more. I tend to like my food a bit on the spicier side and everything I had was superb.
I ordered the aloo gobi. My spouse had the chicken Tikka masala. Both were excellent. My potatoes were cooked perfectly and my cauliflower still had a bit of it's crispness to it's bite. My spouses chicken tikka masala had tender chunks swimming in vibrant and delectable curry. Our rice was perfectly cooked and fluffy. The garlic butter naan was tender yet crisp on its bottom. No chewy or tough naan here!!
I've also had the pleasure of ordering the chana masala. That is also an absolute delight! I actually don't think you could go wrong with anything you order here.
I have ended my meals with a masala chai. It comes out hot and fragrant. The spices in the tea are mellowed by the hot milk lending to a comforting drink and perfect end to your dining experience.
Over all I can't say enough good things. If you're looking for a great dining experience with even better food, this is it. You won't be disappointed. Portions are very generous and the price is more than fair.
You'll be back. And I will be too.”
“We went because it was close to the hotel and we saw that it had good reviews and deserves them. We have gone 3 times! And everything tried is delicious, the tacos are good, the guacamole (simple) but delicious, the hamburger is homemade and good, the roasted potato is impressively good.”
“With Bio-Natural Organic in the name, these guys did not disappoint. Waitress made a valiant effort with her English, combined with my Spanish, we communicated well in Spanglish. Their menu has almost a hundred smoothie n juice options. Beyond the the restaurant juice bar was a mini-health food natural store with coolers of food and drink, including healthy ice cream. Whether you're paleo, vegan, vegetarian, dairy or gluten-free you'll find something to eat.”
“Coffee shops in PDC don’t open early enough but Ah Cacao was open. They’re much richer tasting than Starbucks. Their chocolate products are delicately delicious. The cost is on par with Starbucks but worth every cent to a weary traveller. We went back each morning and once in the afternoon for the service, coffee choices and atmosphere.”
“this is my all time favorite !!! for pizza, pasta, seafood, and don't miss out on the best tiramisu this side of Mexico.”
“I go here all the time, I mean a lot. I freaking love this place.
Living here I meet a lot of tourist and locals and I have recommended this place to everyone. Every single one of them have said I was right, the food is amazing!
I have a good friend who lives here too and we constantly are looking for the best pizza in Playa, he kept telling me of another place and I told him he needs to try Trattoria. He finally did and said I was right their bread, their sauce, etc. for their pizza is the best he's had.
I've had about everything on the menu plus whatever special, everything it great. Freshly made, etc. Whatever your go to Italian dish is, go here, you'll love it.”
“Coffee shops in PDC don’t open early enough but Ah Cacao was open. They’re much richer tasting than Starbucks. Their chocolate products are delicately delicious. The cost is on par with Starbucks but worth every cent to a weary traveller. We went back each morning and once in the afternoon for the service, coffee choices and atmosphere.”
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“Every bite melted. The flavors were really well developed and complimentary on the plate. Making every bite deliciously fun to put together and savor. Desert of a kafir lime flan with passion fruit ice cream was dazzling. My new favorite PDC restaurant. So impressed, left me wanting for more.”
“Delicioso todo! Nos la pasamos increible y cenamos riquisimo. Excelente lugar para estar cerca de la quinta alegria pero perfecto tambien para platicar agusto. Ricardo nuestro mesero siempre al pendiente de nosotros y con una sonrisa siempre! Excelente servicio”
“This was such an excellent experience, our server took such great care of us and we couldn't be happier! Came as a huge group and everything was exceptional, service was amazing and food and drinks were of course perfect. An absolute must if you're in PDC!!!”
“The place itself is not the most beautiful or instagrammable but the food is a real delight.
I ordered the Salento pizza which is the most expensive and includes burratta and serrano ham, I could say that it is the most delicious pizza I have ever tried. I highly recommend this pizza for 2 people.
I had the opportunity to go with my family (5) and we paid a bill of $1400.
As for service, Ricardo is a true professional who will not hesitate to explain the menu to you.”
“We were ten people and of the ten most loved their food. Seven of us had the September special, Chile en Nogadas and they were excellant! I loved the decoration and the fact that the chile was very fresh. It could have had a tad more stuffing but great all the same. One friend had the octopus and was not thrilled but definitely enjoyed it. Another had the carne asada tacos. The ambiance and service was very nice. Good quality/ambiance/ price. Gracias”
“We had apps prior to the Cirque show (which was amazing), then dinner afterward. Drinks were amazing, can't recall the names but everyone enjoyed what they had. Guacamole was outstanding. Not sure what it made so much better here than other restaurants on the Vidanta site but we all agreed. Entrees were very good, we all tried different things. I had the Chile Verde Tamales w/chicken. Loved the masa, the rest was good. I'm prefer pork but this was the only one they had. If you love this kind I'm sure you would be very happy with it. The tacos are never a bad choice. The stuffed cheese was interesting (strange combo of ingredients) but worked great together. The service was impeccable. Can't say enough there. Our waiter, Alberto was the best. And the ambiance - can't say enough. Beautiful, outdoor and a nice breeze as well. The band that played in the evening was great. Lead woman singer was FANTASTIC. I'd go for drinks and apps to just listen to the band.”
“It is an excellent place to enjoy fresh and delicious food, the attention from the moment you arrive until the moment you leave is excellent.
I really liked the attention of the waiter Irving, very attentive at all times for any request and the food was very good.”
“last time I went the owner was there and flavors were wonderful. this time everything was just OK lacking the full taste we loved so much. salt and love would have made a big difference”
“Every bite melted. The flavors were really well developed and complimentary on the plate. Making every bite deliciously fun to put together and savor. Desert of a kafir lime flan with passion fruit ice cream was dazzling. My new favorite PDC restaurant. So impressed, left me wanting for more.”
“Delicioso todo! Nos la pasamos increible y cenamos riquisimo. Excelente lugar para estar cerca de la quinta alegria pero perfecto tambien para platicar agusto. Ricardo nuestro mesero siempre al pendiente de nosotros y con una sonrisa siempre! Excelente servicio”
24 Hour Restaurants
“Pretty good tacos, asked for 'asada' and got chicken. Got a torta with the pork on a rotating spit, pretty good as well. Very affordable, took a minute to get without a line. $240 for 3 tacos, torta, and two drinks. Took back to our hotel dressed with delicious salsa.”
“A great restaurant like all that the hotel has, great candles, unfortunately they do not accept children under 12 years of age.You should consider that this restaurant (like others) offers breakfast and lunch and in the case of dinners it only opens when the hotel occupancy reaches 80%”
“I liked it a lot, the bracelet cost us 300 for the whole day, they gave us lounge chairs and a table; We went on December 31 and of all the places we asked about, it was the cheapest, apart from that it was more convenient since they all closed at 3 and here it was until 6 in the afternoon, apart from being 31 many sides raised the prices but not here.The price of the meals I think were very good, we ordered pure snacks but cheap, 180 for 10 wings, 120 for French fries, etc.In addition, they gave us access to the pool, bathrooms and showers; and even of the 300 that we paid at the beginning they deducted it from what we spent, for example if we had paid 600 in food, since we paid 300 at the beginning they were deducted”
“They could play more varied music, not just reggaeton, and vary the snacks only pizza, hotdogs and nachos.
Vegetarian options: There isn't one in the bar.”
“This restaurant is absolutely marvellous. The menu is comprised of authentic, delicious Mexican dishes and is very complete. The food itself is absolutely wonderful- we ordered the shrimp tacos “al pastor”, the chipotle fish and the Veracruz-style fish. The fish and meat dishes come with three garnishes of your choice which makes for a complete and balanced meal. The staff were also incredibly generous, with one waiter giving us courtesy churros during one visit for our customer loyalty. I 100% recommend this restaurant to everyone.”
“The pizza here is some of the best I've ever had and they have a good deal for two. The host Hugo is very accommodating and deserves a raise. Nice bright atmosphere. My favorite restaurant on fifth Avenue.”
“If you are in Playa Del Carmen you really need to add this to your stop. I have never experienced such an amazing flavourful steak sandwich before. I come from Toronto where we have a steak sandwich shop charging 17$ for a chewy flank steak sandwich BUT THIS, this sandwich is not only ribeye but its $7.00 ....yes $7.00 amazing dollars that I would spend every night eating. I'm here for a month and will be coming here for dinner for most of those nights.The sandwich - the meat is extremely tender cooked to perfection and very flavourful. You could eat this sandwich alone with no toppings and its still that amazing. The toppings provided are very fresh and add to the flavour explosion in your mouth. I loaded up with chimi churri, tomatoes and pickled red onion. You also have the option to have it in a taco but DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR and get that bun baby, its worth every bite. They toast the bun so its like a nice crispy blanket for your steak.You know when you hear someone say, street food is good but when you find the right one its even better? This is the one!!”
Takeout Restaurants
“I decided to go alone in Playa del Carmen, and I went into this restaurant with the idea of having lunch near my hotel, and it turned out to be a big hit.
The iced cafe latte is very cold, and if you run out of guacamole and chips, they'll bring you a replacement.
The cochinita pibil was especially delicious, and I wanted to try other dishes, so I returned with my companion the next day.
The air conditioner may or may not be working, so you'll have to rely on luck.
There seems to be a problem with the Wi-Fi, so you may or may not be able to use your credit card, so we recommend bringing cash.”
“I go here all the time, I mean a lot. I freaking love this place.
Living here I meet a lot of tourist and locals and I have recommended this place to everyone. Every single one of them have said I was right, the food is amazing!
I have a good friend who lives here too and we constantly are looking for the best pizza in Playa, he kept telling me of another place and I told him he needs to try Trattoria. He finally did and said I was right their bread, their sauce, etc. for their pizza is the best he's had.
I've had about everything on the menu plus whatever special, everything it great. Freshly made, etc. Whatever your go to Italian dish is, go here, you'll love it.”
“I am glad I was able to check out one of PDC vegan restaurants. @falafelnessya , located 2 blocks away from the 5th Ave. meet s nice young German vegan couple dinning there , 15 years vegans. By the look of their tan seemed to be there a while. Asked them, if you only had one night in PDC. Which restaurant would you absolutely hit? They said Nessya! I talked to the cook, he said the owner is French. Interesting. The whole restaurant is falafel based. Hence the name. They have pitas. Plates. Hummus. And even a falafel burger. The pita sandwich and the hummus was so good! They also have Mexican aguas de sabores or sweet waters, I got the tamarind flavor. Definitely a recommended spot of a delicious lunch”
“Place very close to 5th, 100% Mexican essence with creative signature food and authentic products.
If you want to try Mexican food this is a good place. The delicious octopus aguachile. Be careful with the mezcal dessert if you are not used to it. ?
Attentive and considerate service but perhaps excessively slow.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“Tacos and service were good. We had accederá tacos (steak). Parking on the street was easy. do note there were like 4 total taco stands and you only see the name of el compa from the inside (or side walk side). I’d go again when in the area. For 8 tacos and 3 drinks, we paid $295 pesos.”
“I love the birria tacos, the best I've had on the beach.3 suggestions:I suggest cutting cilantro, we always have to ask for it to be brought separately, they put very little in the container.There are 2 times I go and there is no dessert, but that is not so important. And 3.- fans are needed.”
“If you are in Playa Del Carmen you really need to add this to your stop. I have never experienced such an amazing flavourful steak sandwich before. I come from Toronto where we have a steak sandwich shop charging 17$ for a chewy flank steak sandwich BUT THIS, this sandwich is not only ribeye but its $7.00 ....yes $7.00 amazing dollars that I would spend every night eating. I'm here for a month and will be coming here for dinner for most of those nights.The sandwich - the meat is extremely tender cooked to perfection and very flavourful. You could eat this sandwich alone with no toppings and its still that amazing. The toppings provided are very fresh and add to the flavour explosion in your mouth. I loaded up with chimi churri, tomatoes and pickled red onion. You also have the option to have it in a taco but DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR and get that bun baby, its worth every bite. They toast the bun so its like a nice crispy blanket for your steak.You know when you hear someone say, street food is good but when you find the right one its even better? This is the one!!”
“3XL Burger in Playa del Carmen is a gem for burger lovers. Their burgers are very delicious and the desserts are also exceptional. I love that they have an add-ons and dressings bar where you can add onion, tomato, salad, ketchup and more to your liking. The atmosphere is pleasant and the service is excellent. Without a doubt, it is a place that you cannot miss if you are in Playa del Carmen. Highly recommended!”
“This place is truly a hidden gem in Playa del Carmen. It's small and simple, but filled with love and authenticity. You can taste the care put into every bite. I had the torta de milanesa, passion fruit agua fresca, and a brownie. Everything was absolutely delicious! My husband enjoyed the al pastor burrito, hibiscus agua fresca, and a café de olla. Every dish exceeded our expectations, and the best part is that it’s 100% vegan! The owner is an incredibly kind woman who makes you feel right at home. We’ll definitely be back. Don’t miss this spot if you’re in Playa del Carmen!”
“We have been in Mexico for more than a week and it is where we have eaten the best. Pure Colombian seasoning, the Cuban and Venezuelan dishes and the super delicious breaded shrimp, we were already tired of eating Mexican food and this was salvation. In addition to that, the prices are very good. If you want to try Colombian food, this is the place ?”
“We had a looot of seafood here. We fully recommend this place. Great foods and friendly staffs. Thank you Hector, you’re fab!
Kid-friendliness: They were kids friendly.”
“Excellent atmosphere, music and drinks. The service was exceptional, Claudia took care of me and I enjoyed the atmosphere so much that I stopped by here 3 days in a row. I loved the attention and respect of the guys at the bar. Highly recommended”
Fine Dining
“Je n'avais pas lu les commentaires avant d'y aller et je suis assez surprise de lire les avis maintenant que j'y suis allée.
J'ai trouvé le restaurant très beau, le personnel aux petits soins (ils sont venus pr voir si tout allait bien et pour nous servir l'eau quand nos verres étaient vides)
Les cocktails bons, pas assez d'alcool mais de tous les resto à Playa c'est celui qui en a mis le plus ?
Les plats copieux et très bons !
J'ai trouvé les prix très corrects.
J'ai mis 10% de tips et ils n'ont rien dit.
Moi je recommande ce restaurant sans hésiter.”
“Who would have ever expected to find such a gem of a kosher restaurant in the middle of downtown Playa?! The food was fresh and delicious and our server, Margarita was supremely gracious and kind. Her English was excellent and she was constantly coming to make sure we had everything we needed. The appetizer of mexifries is a must- crisp French fries, guacamole, and pulled beef - a real winner. Flavor explosion!
Vegetarian options: I am not much of a meat eater so I was happy to see the salmon as an option. I got mine well done and it was perfection. A very large portion and seasoned just right. It came on a large bed of rice which had spices that I’m not used to (curry) but it was delicious and filling. We coupe not even eat dessert as we were so full.”
“Amazing experience all around. This is certainly the best restaurant at Vidanta Riviera Maya. This version of Tramonto if far superior to the Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta version. We enjoyed the grouper and the filet with quality wine. Our server Alberto was top notch in all aspects. Thank you for a great night out.”
“Best value around. $100MX includes your water. The food is fantastic and great quality. Clean place you can even see the full kitchen area is clean and hard workers. Knowing Spanish is important. Menu changes everyday and they sellout of the popular dishes by 3pm. Fresh corn tortillas made right there.”
“A great experience. Service, food and drinks are top notch. Unfortunately, I did not bring a cigar tonight but we will be back later this week for lunch and a cigar. ? The waiter offered to us to share the porterhouse steak as it is too big for me to eat alone 900 grams. The saxophone player is great.”
“Wow, just wow. I enjoyed selections from their vegetarian menu and it was such a beautiful dinner. The roasted tomatoes with barley and chard in particular made my body sing… such simple food elevated to the sublime. All this was elevated by the amazing service by my server Pedro who was so friendly, well informed, and made wonderful suggestions, particularly the restaurant’s signature ‘Fresca.’ Pedro added so much to the experience.”
“We celebrated our anniversary here. The food and service were outstanding. I have a number of food allergies including gluten, dairy, onion, garlic, and peppers. The chef created a special sauce for my entree and they even made a dairy free chocolate mousse with a raspberry filling. The whole experience was phenomenal. The chef and our server Carlos took excellent care of us - it was very enjoyable! Highly recommend.”
“Food is a bit hit or miss. Some dishes are fantastic (beef kabobs), some are so so (eggplant dip flavor was mediocre and cauliflower dish is a bit overcooked even though the flavor was excellent). Pita chips are too hard here.
Service is fantastic. My little one was super tired and fell asleep. I asked for the dishes to come out faster and they literally got to the table in 5-10 minutes. And offered towel and pashmina to keep her warm when she took a snooze at the restaurant.
During some nights, it can get very breezy here. Maybe best during lunch time.
The theme is Lebanese tapas. The burgundy by the glass was solid but need to wait for it to warm up from refrigerated temperature for the aroma to blossom.”
“Located in the Banyon tree hotel, the food was over delicious and a nice break of eating Italian food instead of Mexican food every day. The only knock I will give is the carbonara wasn't very good compared to others I've had. The pancetta was large and chewy versus being crispy. The sauce was too creamy if that is even possible. That being said the chicken Parmesan was great..granted HUGE. Definitely split that for two people if you get it”
“Perfect places to try different types of beers, both national and international. Sometimes they have good priced beer on tap that isn't on the menu. So I recommend asking to try, they usually put three types of beers on tap. The place is perfect to chat with friends or on a date. You can even buy merchandise from that place such as beer glasses from international brands. I have already bought a pair and they have excellent quality. I also recommend ordering the cheese board, it will not disappoint you and it is enough to share for three people. The place is outdoors, so it is likely that in some seasons it will touch when there are mosquitoes, however the staff of the place usually share repellent. In any case, I recommend bringing your own and depending on the time of year it can be very hot since the place does not have air conditioning, but they have fans with good power, they play good music and it is pet friendly.”
“Excellent service, very good atmosphere and quality-price ratio.
Parking: Paid parking 100 meters away
Kid-friendliness: Children are allowed, especially to share with the family
Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible place”
Cheap Eats
“The food is very delicious and the staff very very friendly. You ABSOLUTELY must try the passion fruit water (which unlike other restaurants is not a water but a juice, which makes it so delicious)
Also when we ask for the bill, they are not aggressive about receiving a tip (unlike what is done in other restaurants in this city).
Vegetarian options: Yes there are several dishes for vegetarians like me”
“This is a gem, when those aromas of fresh and top quality products entered, being prepared by talented hands, when my dish arrived I could feel the love with which it was cooked.
They have their fresh seafood on display there, and everything is prepared to order.
The treatment from the team was excellent, what a beautiful experience, I will definitely return.
I can't say enough words, everything is perfect, clean, a place free of "pretensions" is like eating with family. It is, for me, the best restaurant I have ever been to in my entire life.”
“El menú consta de una completa inmersión gastronómica mexicana. Comida deliciosa y cantidades que te hacen sentir como en casa. El ambiente y el servicio es excelente. Siempre vengo a este sitio a comer. 100% recomiendo este lugar. Updated from previous review on 2025-03-21”
“Delicious street-style tacos — highly recommend the birria and arrachera tacos. The consommé that comes with the birria is savoury, not too spicy and not greasy.You can garnish your tacos with a range of toppings and sauces. The containers have a little label indicating how spicy a sauce is.”
“I love this place. Manne is a super incredible person, he and his team make you feel in a very pleasant, confident and fun environment. The food is delicious (the goulash, my goodness, how delicious it is) and the beer is always cold. I highly recommend this place, it is a gem in the center of the city.”
“Best rotisserie chicken in Playa Del Carmen and Cancun. Every aspect of the chicken ? is on-point. The side are equally perfect. The red rice is flavorful and the potatoes ? are cooked to perfection. In terms of cost factor. This is the cheapest meal you can have in Playa Del Carmen. You get 1/4 chicken, with rice, tortillas, potatoes, sauce and 600 ml bottle of Coca-Cola for $65MXN ($3.20)… 5 years later the price is now as of July 2024 is $109MXN ($5.90 USD).”
“This place is one of the best selections in Playa del Carmen.
The place has a lot of variety in food and cocktails, which are very different from each other. They are all worth it for their particular style.
It has options for all types of audiences and very good live music.
A place worth going to again and again to be able to taste everything they offer.”
“The highly recommended pizza perfect for two people. We ordered a Hawaiian, very well served, the pineapple is natural, the cheese one is also very rich with a lot of cheese, the pina colada and the mojito are very rich and contain a lot of alcohol. They don't open on ”
“I loved finding this space, I think it is one of the few places on the beach that are well adapted to work. I went in because I had to take a session and the Internet worked wonderfully, they have air conditioning and the music is ideal.
The banana pancake is delicious and so is the coffee. I loved that the drinks were based on plant milk ?.
It is a spacious place, so there is no issue from other people's calls or conversations.
I thought it was nice that they had pet clothes haha
Great attention and service.”
“I ate here many times I love this type of establishment. Pizza is exactly the style I like. Ice cold beer is in the cooler at the back. I tried to time the fresh out of the oven pies. Pay with close to exact $$ to avoid the hassle of accounting audits. Please tip as it's relied on in this area of MX. 3 slices and a beer for 150 peso plus tip, fantastic.”
“Delicious place to have breakfast with the family, good prices and homemade seasoning. Very friendly staff excellent service
Kid-friendliness: Very familiar, suitable for children”
“Time of visit: beginning of March 2024.In my search for a good pozole, I came across this pozoleria on 30th Avenue. Full hit!The pozole mix I chose, full of meat and vegetables, delicious, with all the necessary additions.Around me are locals who enjoy the food as much as I do.The price, a little higher, but okay.Ambiance for three, but you come here for the food.”
“Food was pretty good. One of our meals had a side of sweet plantains and the portion was great, however, we didn’t know we had to pay extra for them even though it was included as a side. ??♂️”
“An outstanding place, high quality food, excellent service, atmosphere, there are songs in the place that remind of the country in the best possible way. Nothing to add, just a fun place to eat”
“I am Jamaican, and this joint is amazing ??????. I give them 12 out of 10. The ambiance, music, and the Rockaz team were top-notch. The meals were authentic and amazing. My wife, teenage daughter, son, and I all enjoyed every item served. We had Oxtail (that was delicious), grilled shrimp, the Rasta Pasta, and barbeque honey wings. Food was served quickly and everything at the right temperature. Listen, everything was perfect. I had no shame in licking my fingers. Big shout out to Danny the Dancer, the wait staff, and the rest of the team. Marvin, yuh done know seh you a the baaaaadest Jamaican chef in Mexico.”
“Todo fue muy bueno, para mi un poco ruidoso ya que tenían una reserva de mucha gente de fiesta y hubiera sido bueno alguna notificación de parte del restaurante pero fuera de eso todo estuvo excelente”
“This was such an excellent experience, our server took such great care of us and we couldn't be happier! Came as a huge group and everything was exceptional, service was amazing and food and drinks were of course perfect. An absolute must if you're in PDC!!!”
“The empanadas are excellent, we will eat some again in the future. A little big, just one is more than enough. The pastries are very good, as are the sauces. The lady who served us was very attentive, the whole experience was very pleasant. Highly recommended!”
“The place itself is not the most beautiful or instagrammable but the food is a real delight.
I ordered the Salento pizza which is the most expensive and includes burratta and serrano ham, I could say that it is the most delicious pizza I have ever tried. I highly recommend this pizza for 2 people.
I had the opportunity to go with my family (5) and we paid a bill of $1400.
As for service, Ricardo is a true professional who will not hesitate to explain the menu to you.”
“Amazing breakfast menu… great cafe selections.. so good. Service was good. No alcoholic drinks available, my friend wanted a mimosa. Jungle vibes with lots of photo ops.”
“A hidden gem, our new favorite place. Exquisite dishes, service, friendliness and flavor, wow we are impressed, thank you very much, we traveled 70km just to eat there”
“Perhaps this cafe has delicious drinks, but the cold cappuccino was tasteless, too little espresso and too much milk. Still, coffee drinks should have a pronounced coffee taste. The atmosphere is nice, but I won't come back for coffee again.”
“Au bout de 4 jours a playa del carmen, quel bonheur de découvrir ce restaurant !
L’accueil est très agréable, le cadre charmant, bonne ambiance, bonne musique, équipe au petit soin et cool.
Quant à la cuisine… woooow !
J’ai suivi les conseils du serveur et je n’ai clairement pas été déçu..
À deux doigts de recommander une deuxième assiette tellement c’était bon !
Mais c’était suffisamment copieux.
Je recommande vivement !
Merci pour ce moment ?”
“We were ten people and of the ten most loved their food. Seven of us had the September special, Chile en Nogadas and they were excellant! I loved the decoration and the fact that the chile was very fresh. It could have had a tad more stuffing but great all the same. One friend had the octopus and was not thrilled but definitely enjoyed it. Another had the carne asada tacos. The ambiance and service was very nice. Good quality/ambiance/ price. Gracias”
“The platon garnachero is a very good introduce to Mexican culture and their gastronomy! A little bit of everything and a lot of taste on your mouth!
The place remind me of those old cantinas from big cities like Mexico City or Guadalajara, even those bar places on Spain.
One thing I really like from this place is that they prepare the salsa on your place and you can decide how spicy you wanted. Worth to visit place”
“I love the food, the seafood is a delight, it's just that for my taste there is too much noise, there comes a point where it annoys me, but I put up with it because the food and drinks are absolutely worth it.”
“There is a lack of personnel with experience in the service, the "Waiters" ask the Helpers to remove, remove and remove things from the table without asking the diner, can I remove this? There is an obvious lack of cooking in the service, which at the time is uncomfortable and you stop enjoying your time at dinner or lunch. The truth is that it is excellent in all its dishes and if it were not for this, I would not recommend it to acquaintances and foreign visitors. I wish they could fill this profile in the service, I reiterate their dishes are 10 out of 10.
Wheelchair accessibility: At the foot of the avenue”
“We had a great value meal here, well located & great to watch the world pass by.
The staff are some of the loveliest people we met in Playa.
Serenaded by a mariachi duo too!”
“I am fascinated with the service and the quality of the drinks. Ricardo served us wonderfully. I will come again as soon as I have the opportunity and I recommend them to everyone and if Ricardo serves you, much better.”
“We arrived for Happy Hour and Jesús' attention was very good. We ate a Guacamole that was delicious and had some margaritas. Highly recommended, with live music!”
“We enjoyed breakfast and lunch at the Azul restaurant throughout our stay. ABSOLUTELY beautiful views of the ocean, amazing food and the best breakfast juices. The staff were wonderful, kind and professional at all times and the music was fabulous.”
“The most delicious food in Playa del Carmen!
We tried them the second day we arrived and almost every night we went to dinner there! 100/10 the burgers
We want to return just to go to dinner there every day ?”
“The service was amazing at this place, spoke English. The restaurant itself is small but like a “hole-in-the-wall”. The food was so good!
I had the avocado verde chilaquiles & my husband had the chorizo cheese omelette (came with black beans). Server brought out homemade tortilla chips and salsas to start for free.
We drank the strawberry smoothie & green bitter orange juices. Total for meal was $44 (800 pesos) which was the cheapest in playa del Carmen!”
“Je n'avais pas lu les commentaires avant d'y aller et je suis assez surprise de lire les avis maintenant que j'y suis allée.
J'ai trouvé le restaurant très beau, le personnel aux petits soins (ils sont venus pr voir si tout allait bien et pour nous servir l'eau quand nos verres étaient vides)
Les cocktails bons, pas assez d'alcool mais de tous les resto à Playa c'est celui qui en a mis le plus ?
Les plats copieux et très bons !
J'ai trouvé les prix très corrects.
J'ai mis 10% de tips et ils n'ont rien dit.
Moi je recommande ce restaurant sans hésiter.”
“The absolute BEST!!!! B’s chicken is unbelievable…it’s flavorful, crispy and you’ll want more. The mac n’ cheese outstanding, the corn wow and the fries just crazy delicious…Keep on being you B!”
“We had apps prior to the Cirque show (which was amazing), then dinner afterward. Drinks were amazing, can't recall the names but everyone enjoyed what they had. Guacamole was outstanding. Not sure what it made so much better here than other restaurants on the Vidanta site but we all agreed. Entrees were very good, we all tried different things. I had the Chile Verde Tamales w/chicken. Loved the masa, the rest was good. I'm prefer pork but this was the only one they had. If you love this kind I'm sure you would be very happy with it. The tacos are never a bad choice. The stuffed cheese was interesting (strange combo of ingredients) but worked great together. The service was impeccable. Can't say enough there. Our waiter, Alberto was the best. And the ambiance - can't say enough. Beautiful, outdoor and a nice breeze as well. The band that played in the evening was great. Lead woman singer was FANTASTIC. I'd go for drinks and apps to just listen to the band.”
“It is a slightly hidden place that is definitely worth looking for, the pizzas are super delicious, a good size and they have good promotions, we had a couple of Aperol Spritz and other pretty good ones. The guy who serves is super friendly, Highly recommended ???”
“We had such a great time here, we had the garlic bread and the margharita pizza and was absolutely amazing. Marly was above and beyond, very impressed with her big personality and kindness.
Vegetarian options: I am pescatarian and was very easy to find options”
“It looks very small but it is a big surprise!! Super affordable prices for the location and all the dishes taste good. The staff is super friendly, highly recommended!!!”
“It had been some time since I had been to this location, but, it was so good, I was prompted to write. Had 2 hours available while phone was repaired. Ran in for an aguachile, cold beers, fish and shrimp tacos. On the table assorted toppings/mayonnaises. The aguachile was perfect. The corn tortillas were handmade. The service was EXCELLENT. There were various ladies that served us, all extremely attentive and friendly. Price is inexpensive/fair. No a/c, but fans blowing air. Reminiscent of the old Playa, where you can sit under a palapa with friendly service.”
“Good option if you are looking for something more than a regular beer, good atmosphere for conversation, ideal for a date. And excellent service, the waitress very friendly. 10/10”
“Authentic, delicious food and drinks, good portions at fair prices. Excellent operation/service. A great selection and a real alternative to the “tourist stalls”.
Vegetarian options: Great selection, very tasty and fresh dishes.”
“We were not dissapointed. I love Pad Thai and their dish wasTerrific and genuine. Service is extraordinary. Food in general was top notch. We will definitely be going back when we return in December.”
“Best ceviche i’ve ever had! I’ve tried many places as i’ve been in this part of mexico before but this is the best ceviche i’ve had. definitely recommend!!”
“Good food, good drinks, good atmosphere and great service! Camila, our server, greeted us quickly, was friendly and made us feel welcome. We had carne asada, octopus and tuna tacos along with a Mojito Zitla and we were not disappointed.”
“Such a great place beside my house Valentina was awesome. I cannot believe how gigantic the Milanesa is. Unreal. Guillermo the manager such a cool and friendly guy.”
“These are all the memories of Mexico that I had as a child. The food was amazing, hot, tasty and the salsas were on point. Service was spot on and the Cokes cold af.
Comida perrona/10 vale la pena ir”
“last time I went the owner was there and flavors were wonderful. this time everything was just OK lacking the full taste we loved so much. salt and love would have made a big difference”
“Who would have ever expected to find such a gem of a kosher restaurant in the middle of downtown Playa?! The food was fresh and delicious and our server, Margarita was supremely gracious and kind. Her English was excellent and she was constantly coming to make sure we had everything we needed. The appetizer of mexifries is a must- crisp French fries, guacamole, and pulled beef - a real winner. Flavor explosion!
Vegetarian options: I am not much of a meat eater so I was happy to see the salmon as an option. I got mine well done and it was perfection. A very large portion and seasoned just right. It came on a large bed of rice which had spices that I’m not used to (curry) but it was delicious and filling. We coupe not even eat dessert as we were so full.”
“I love this place, it's on the new farm under some trees, it's not pretentious at all and I like the decoration and the set up. When there is live music the atmosphere has become great, in general I like the bar to have a drink and talk.
I don't recommend the tacos at all, the fusion of ingredients is strange but I was hungry and I gave them a chance, I ordered one of chistorra with shrimp, it was more chistorra and two small pieces of shrimp that didn't even make a whole one. The tortillas were cold and dry.
The campechano taco was the best served, but the others were small, not well served and for example the octopus one had almost nothing either. The delicious thing was the potato wedges that we ordered. So I don't recommend this place to eat tacos, I didn't try the rest but the tacos no no no.
The cocktails are delicious and the beer is canned, you pay to be in a place outside with music and atmosphere.
I think it has a lot of potential but they should improve their tacos, especially the cold tortillas =(”
“Big menu that's completely vegan. Good food and service are great. Our hotel is lacking options so we're super lucky it's right here! Updated from previous review on 2024-09-23”
“Very tasty food! You can see that it is prepared with passion and heart. Additionally, helpful and polite service. We left full of delicious Mexican food and very satisfied!”
“Everything is very delicious, quality ingredients and everything is prepared at the moment. Without a doubt I highly recommend.
The attention from the collaborators is always friendly.”
“It is an excellent place to enjoy fresh and delicious food, the attention from the moment you arrive until the moment you leave is excellent.
I really liked the attention of the waiter Irving, very attentive at all times for any request and the food was very good.”
“We’ve had the pizza and burgers several times, and they are always great! Tonight we tried the juicy Lucy burger stuffed with cheese and it is really delicious. The delivery is fast and friendly. We love having Funky Monkey in our neighborhood!”
“The central location within the Playacar shopping center. The staff is friendly although they did not come out to the terrace frequently to assist us. The food is acceptable without being excellent. The prices are reasonable. A nice place to have a good time with friends. Free parking space.”
“This was one of my go-to work spots when I lived in Playa. I got to visit recently and it still as I remember. Good cofee. The chai tea latte is great. Add a shot for a caffeine boost. Also the burger here is pretty darn good as well.
Great place to work, relax, having a meeting, or hang out with friends.”
“We always make it to La Caleta on our vacations in Puerto. This year we have made it twice. I highly recommend the Cochinita Pibil, the coconut shrimp, shrimp tacos . . .actually most anything on the menu. We have never had a disappointment. The atmosphere is great and the service is the best.”
“If the onions wouldn’t trigger my sinus headaches I would eat them too ! This place has some really refreshing and tastey food; it’s where you can get a great filling, healthy food without feeling heavy and bloated the rest of a extremely hot day. Don’t let the menu intimidate you; it’s pretty straight forward when you get a chance to sit down and look through it. I had the avocado toast with poached eggs.”
“I loved the service, the waiter was very friendly, I don't remember his name but he is a guy who only goes on weekends, the food was very delicious and well served, very good service ”
“Came across this place while walking the downtown shopping Quinta Avenida. It was a few steps down the side and was a bit more calm than the Señor Frogs etc.
Abrhm was very attentive with recommendations, ensured our table didn’t wobble, wiped extra water off the table while carrying drinks on his head….sometimes two!
It was a nice respite after a long day of vendors vying for your attention. Would recommend.”
“Good but price above normal, the bad thing is that being in a normal street the neighbors have neglected their houses and facades and that gives it a bad appearance, in fact that day there was a smell like dirty water but it was because in the the sidewalk in front of that water came out of one of the ”
“Excellent service and quality, variety of super delicious toasts, prices are reasonable. The place is very well located on 5th avenue.
I definitely recommend it, you can't go to the beach without trying the tuna toast, it was my favorite.”
“They have two types of burger, miserable and mamalona, both are very good but the mamalona is really mamalona, 10/10 the combination, the flavor and the delivery time is good. The place is nice, music with good volume. Recommended royal burger ??
Parking: It is still next to the restaurant, very spacious and clean.
Kid-friendliness: The atmosphere is very calm, there are no games for children but it is a very family atmosphere
Wheelchair accessibility: The entrance is very accessible to accommodate a wheelchair.”
“I loved the breakfast, the place is beautiful, you can enjoy the landscape of 5th Av and the quiet atmosphere of this place, breakfast packages from $160.00 pesos that include fruit, coffee, sweet bread and beans, the attention of the waiters was excellent, very attentive and helpful, of course I recommend it!!”
“I highly recommend this restaurant! Good food, nice staff and an overall pleasant atmosphere. We had the mushroom risotto and the mushroom fettuccine and it was delicious. The band is playing a bit louder so if you want to be able to talk i would recommend a table as far as way from them as possible ? It’s jot that they are bad in any way, just super loude.”
“My wife and I visited this martini lounge twice during our vacation, and it quickly became our favorite spot. It's a nice dive bar with a great atmosphere. Both bartenders were awesome and made amazing drinks. Their mocha martini is one of the best I've ever had in my life. Highly recommend this place for a relaxed and enjoyable evening.”
“Good ambiance, nice asthetics, friendly service, fresh food. Had the chilaquiles with bean sauce, chicken and two eggs. Always a fan of a good naranjada and enjoyed my caramel latte with coconut milk. Not crowded on an early morning so had them whole place to ourselves.”
“I honestly went to this place based on a mere recommendation.
From the moment you arrive you are greeted cordially and with great kindness.
The food is very good and there is a variety of cuts and types of meats, there are several types of complements and starters.
Something I liked was that the food is prepared at the moment and it doesn't take long at all.
It has a great flavor and the portions are merely adequate, there are both personal and family dishes and all at a good and considerable price
They have little staff and are a little distracted, but attentive at the time of service”
“This is the best restaurant in Playa del Carmen. The ambiance, the drinks and the food are just PERFECTION ! This is my go to with friends, family, meetings, date night, any occasion is the perfect occasion to go to Trujillos.
You HAVE to try the Fresh Tuna Tostata (or anything else on the menu because everything is so delicious). Ask for Alejandro, John or Jason, they are sweethearts and will offer you the best service ever ! Very talented mixologists also. Must try, 100% recommend, 15/10 !”
“Excellent restaurant
Fresh food and full of flavor.
The people who work there are welcoming and, above all, smiling!
Super nice.
We will return there during our stay”
“Service and food was fantastic! I think the pasta was hand made, very good “toothy” texture. Prices here are so much better than the h strip on 5th…want to come back again before we leave!”
“The atmosphere is very good as is the service, I went on a Wednesday and they had promotions on some drinks. I recommend it to go have a few drinks and have a good time.”
“Amazing experience all around. This is certainly the best restaurant at Vidanta Riviera Maya. This version of Tramonto if far superior to the Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta version. We enjoyed the grouper and the filet with quality wine. Our server Alberto was top notch in all aspects. Thank you for a great night out.”
“Visiting the area for second time this year and We found Sakura Ramen couple of days ago and I have to say that it was amazing!!!! The whole family agree, best Ramen!!! even compared with places back home,We love Ramen and Asian cuisine and eat it where ever we go and this is definitely an excellent place and we will never forget it. The food was delicious, great portions,friendly and polite service,very clean and more than fair prices. Small place with an open kitchen where you can see everyone working on your meal. We had the Ramen and it was so flavorful,delicious!!! the fried chicken was outstanding and also all the other appetizers,tea and fresh hibiscus water. I can not say enough!!we were so happy to found this place and to have this awesome dinner during our second visit to Playa del Carmen,will for sure be back when ever we are here again,Visit this place,you will not be disappointed!!!5 stars ⭐️ Sakura Ramen Playa del Carmen”
“Without a doubt the best pizzas in Playa del Carmen. And the cherry on the cake is the Chilango del Rolas style suadero and pastor tacos. There are no more amazing tacos in Quintana Roo. Tacos are only served at night on weekends. Family restaurant.”
“Tuve otras hamburguesas en Playa del Carmen, pero nada como estas hamburguesas eran super sabrosas , no estoy seguro de si se trataba de las cebollas a la parrilla o lo que sea salsas que estaba añadiendo, pero era muy delicioso voy a volver aquí en mis visitas anuales. La señora de baja estatura y el chico detrás de la parrilla estaban trabajando super duro para conseguir órdenes con prontitud.”
“The place is very nice, the staff is very friendly, the music is great!!!! The average beer at 70 pesos is expensive but the loggerhead at 130 pesos is more reasonable, the only bad thing is that my nose detected a very strong allergen and I couldn't breathe so we had to leave, but maybe later I'll come back with luck and I don't get allergies. (I would also go later because at 6:30pm there was no food ?)”
“A good place to eat seafood buffet. The price is reasonable. And the food is prepared to order, which is why some dishes take a while to be served. Very quiet and clean.”
“Amazing evening out never to be forgotten. The food and service was top level . A special mention for Louis our main waiter who made our private booth experience so good. A little humid but you'll soon forget that.”
“Their menu is not very extensive but all their Spanish-type dishes are delicious: gazpacho, Galician-style octopus, piquillo peppers, montaditos, croquettes, paella... the service is magnificent. There is paid parking on the street. Highly recommended. .”
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“Me and my wife had dinner at Cayucos on Thanksgiving while on our honeymoon. The food was amazing. Everything we ate was delicious. We had Noe and Reyes serving us and they made our night. They went above and beyond to make sure we had the perfect night. It was our favorite dinner experience while at the xcaret hotels and I think we can safely say it was one of the best dinning experience we have ever had period. Thank you Noe and Reyes! We will 100% come back to dine with you guys.”
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“The food is very delicious and the attention of the workers is excellent! The only thing is that the music was very loud and I couldn't hear my companion very well. But considering that it was Friday and it was located on 5th Avenue, it was very good.
In general everything excellent”
“The beef tiradito is the highlight of the menu but also try the coconut shrimp and the burgers. The wings are good for the hangover and the ceviche for the hangover.
It is the obligatory place when someone visits Playa del Carmen: excellent location, good atmosphere, good food and excellent service ??
HEALTH ?”
“I went mid day with a friend and we were immediately seated in the inner room which was dark, moody and cooled with ac. The atmosphere is loud and lively, the bar and restaurant very charming with exposed brick walls and greenery everywhere.
Their service was swift, attentive and a extremely polite. My friend ordered the mexican bbq chicken burger and i ordered a classic smashburger. Both were absolutely delicious and juicy. I also took a look at their cocktail list and it looked very well rounded and extensive. Would have been perfect for dinner too if I had space left over!
10/10 recommend, and will definitely come back.
They also offer wifi!”
“We went because it was close to the hotel and we saw that it had good reviews and deserves them. We have gone 3 times! And everything tried is delicious, the tacos are good, the guacamole (simple) but delicious, the hamburger is homemade and good, the roasted potato is impressively good.”
“Everything is very rich. The price on this occasion was exaggerated, for the place, it was our 8th time but I think it will be the last.
Better a more elegant one for the same price or less.
Excellent service, but the price is like a fine restaurant. Guacamole 200 an avocado. Two lobsters 5000, 2000 for the other two dishes 7 beers 2 lemonade
Total 9500”
“I decided to go alone in Playa del Carmen, and I went into this restaurant with the idea of having lunch near my hotel, and it turned out to be a big hit.
The iced cafe latte is very cold, and if you run out of guacamole and chips, they'll bring you a replacement.
The cochinita pibil was especially delicious, and I wanted to try other dishes, so I returned with my companion the next day.
The air conditioner may or may not be working, so you'll have to rely on luck.
There seems to be a problem with the Wi-Fi, so you may or may not be able to use your credit card, so we recommend bringing cash.”
“Excelente lugar para cenar Cena y servicio espectacular, Jorge y Diego son super amables. El ambiente del restaurante, la pizza uff deliciosa!!!”