Food and service was great! Pretty expensive but the food was good! My sister and I did the shareable meal. It came with 3 different cuts of steak, 2 sausages, veggies, salad, and 2 empanadas. The presentation was beautiful. The reason we chose that is because we walked past a table that had ordered it and we were both in awe. When we sat down, we sat closest to the street, and our food looked so enticing at least 3 other groups stopped after seeing our food, then decided to eat at El Diez! All three steaks were great! Well seasoned with a perfect hint of salt. We chose the sausage cheese and the corn cheese empanadas, both were delicious. The grilled veggies were mostly onions and green peppers with a very small amount of zucchini. I didn't try the sausages, but it looked good! read more

El Diez - Latin American Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

Location: Main Street at playa Parking: on side street, street parking Food: had pizza and fries Drinks: lemonade was delish Price: average, higher end Staff: Great! Very friendly read more

El Diez - Latin American Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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The food was good and our server, Lean, was very good with his suggestions and follow through. We sat facing the street and people watched throughout our meal. read more

We ordered Burrata for appetizer which was great. For our meal we both got Milanesas with salad & fries. The milanesas unfortunately were not the best. The breading tasted like they had been pre prepped & then fried later. Not sure if that was the case but they definitely did not taste fresh. Milanesas should be prepped & fried on the spot or they just won't taste as fresh. That said, they weren't inedible, just not delicious. The ambiance was nice with low lighting on the patio where you could see the activity going on in 5ta Avenida. The location was very convenient, as our hotel was across the street at the Hilton. Service was good although they were busy trying to tend to a full house. We came back the next day for a grab n go lunch of empanadas & a green salad. Now this was so worth the second visit! The empanadas were delicious!! We definitely will come back on our next trip to Playa. We may even give the milanesas a second chance. Now we know where to get the best empanadas in Playa! read more

When you are tired of Mexican food, this is the right place to come for something different. This place provides Argentinian food. Let me tell you, the food in here was superb! I had: Pina Colada (good combo of vodka and Pineapple juice); Empanada of Spinach and Cheese; Empanada of Beef; Corte Argentino "El Diez" (300g) (nicely cooked and tender meat); Salmon Rosado (nicely cooked as well) Definitely one of the best places to come to eat in Mexico! read more

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They reel you in with a 2 for 1 special but it it's not really the deal, only had 1 appetizer and a few drinks but it was the most expensive meal in town so far and they claimed they have to charge 15% tips when EVERYWHERE else is 10% standard read more

El Diez - Latin American Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

Awesome place to grab some Argentinean food. Mam this place smells good as you come into it! Go to the rooftop bar located just after the spiral steps. I took Michele here for her birthday got some small bites and enjoyed the live music that was playing. The vibe is intimate, relaxed and just overall wonderful. Our waiter was awesome and sent us a caramel filled crepe which she loved and we appreciated that the caramel was made in house. Wonderful spot to take a date in Tulum. read more

El Diez - Birthday with mama - Latin American Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

The skirt steak is the best steak I have ever eaten! The service is top notch. I would give this my highest recommendation! Do not miss!

There are beef restaurants and then there's El Diez. You may ask "why go to an Argentinean place if you're in Mexico?" Trust me, after a day of scuba diving, you'll be a carnivore First, for appetizers, order their empanadas. They are big so definitely share with others. I recommend baked vs. fried empanadas. They have multiple options, from New York steak to more intricate Argentinian options. Those do not disappoint and taste exactly like in Argentina. Finally, order their tequila. One of the best selections in Playa del Carmen. read more

El Diez - Latin American Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

I'm sitting here for the 2nd night in a row in a non packed, yet amazing restaurant!!! Across the way everyone is at the mainstream Mateos. The food here is highly superior then that which is across the street. Great Argentina style food, Italian plus they know how to make a mean cocktail!! Updated review to follow, I'm about to dig in... again. read more

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Mmmm is just about the location, it's right in the 5th . Other than that the food was mediocre, with so many options around they have to improve the food . The restaurant was clean with a/c and a patio if you prefer to have a drink or grab a bite while you see ppl walking by. read more

El Diez - Latin American Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

Amazing Taste, it helps that this place is located in Mexico the ingredients are fresh and the service is great. Very friendly staff and amazing atmosphere. Enjoyed my meal! Definitely recommend. read more

One of the best restaurants in Playa Del Carmen. The "Entrana" is recommended and will be suggested by the host Guana. Luis was our waiter and he did a supper job. Great environment overlooking the boardwalk. read more

El Diez - They open early. "Entrana" is highly recommended. - Latin American Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

This has to be one of the best steaks in town. "Bife de Churasco" with mashed potatoes! Only place we ate at twice in 2 weeks. There are all you can eats but this is on the street and the service was great. Only con: Ownerless dog in the street comes around and is quite mean so tables closer to the inside are best. read more

El Diez - On the corner, Brazilian steak house, clean bathroom, great service with one of the best steaks in town. Reviews don't do it justice. - Latin American Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

El Diez it's a Ten! Best Argentinian place in Riviera Maya. You can't go wrong with any plate. The milanesas are to share and they come with salad and a little bit of potato salad and lentils like all dishes. The arrachera porteñita even comes with fries too. The empanadad are to die for. Super big and with a lot of filling and flavor. The chorizo is not what I expect since it doesn't have the Argentinian flavor but it was ok (I don't have so many good chorizos in NYC). The flan con dulce de leche and banana and dulce de leche pancake are superb! The dulce de leche they have is awesome. I'm from Argentina. Trust me, this place is worth trying. read more

My husband and I decided to dine at this El Diez after taking a stroll along Quinta Avenida (where there are many restaurants and cuisines to choose from). We sat outside to enjoy the perfect night weather, as well as the cozy lighting and ambiance the restaurant offered. The service was very friendly, and the food matched our expectations; I was impressed with the care that went into the presentation of our meals. El Diez is definitely a hit if you're in the mood for great, casual dining. read more

Fun fact: This restaurant chain is named after Maradona, Argentinas most famous soccer star. I was convinced to step off our all-inclusive resort in Playa Del Carmen for dinner one night at this Argentenian steak house. The Bife De Churasco was really really good. And for about $15 or so USD, I think this is a steal. Yes, 5th Ave in Playa Del Carmen is pricey for Mexico, but that same cut of meat in New York City would easily cost me double that. The service was fairly attentive, although they did take a long time to bring our check over. I would recommend this, for a slightly more upscale dinner in Playa Del Carmen. Nobody was dissapointed in their meat selection! read more

I have to thank my three year old for wanting spaghetti for lunch while on vacation in Playa. It was his turn to pick lunch and of course pizza it was! First of all "El Diez" awesome name... MARADONA! In case you're wondering. The staff was very attentive, but most important the food was delicious. I had the veggie raviolis, my partner had a pizza, and son had his spaghetti . We hope to come back on our next visit. If you want a break from seafood and tacos while in Playa, you have to go visit El Diez. -xxo read more

A great place! Great service! We had the empanadas - moi riko!! Very good! For main course I had the breaded chicken with fries and my husband had the cheese burger! Both plain but tasty! read more

El Diez - Latin American Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

Just walked into the first place that didn't have 100000 people because of some festival going on and had low expectation but wowwww when we got the pizza it was amazing so fresh and tasty and garlicky , they have about 12 different kinds if that's not your taste , then I also got beef short ribs that were just cooked to perfection so juicy and soft and flavorful plus some beers it came out to 35 US dollars read more

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This place is always a home run!! It never disappoints. It's pricier then most places but worth it. The empanadas are really tasty!!! read more

El Diez - Great !!! - Latin American Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

Not a real argentine restaurant. However, there were a few items that were really good. The provoleta, chorizo, the steak, and the fries were great. The Russian potato salad, the Malbec and the spicy sauce which no argentine restaurant would ever serve not so great. read more

The other reviews aren't overstating it; the steaks are fantastic! We got four types and shared them around. 3/4 were amazing, and the last one was still pretty darn good. read more

My husband is Argentine so we were pretty excited to try out El Diez while visiting Playa Del Carmen recently. The service was okay however the food left a lot to be desired. The empanadas were all right however they were too big and the meat was greasy. The Provoleta did not taste like provolone. The mollejas were good but they were served with lime instead of lemon which tasted a bit odd. Most of the steaks for our party were undercooked and my entraña was very fatty which I've never experienced before. By the next morning 5 out of our party of 9 had gastrointestinal issues (including myself). We will not be returning and I cannot recommend this restaurant. read more

Excellent steak in Playa. I asked for rare and got medium rare but it was still delicious. The baked cheese was amazing. For the sides, I went with the salad which had a wonderful light dressing on it, lentils, and the best potato salad I've had in a while. Make sure you sit one row in from the street, otherwise all the street performers will be right on you asking for money. read more

This restaurant is actually located in Tulum near Tropicalito hotel and the food is amazing! I highly recommend EVERYTHING! I ate at least one meal here every day! The Argentinian sausage was my favorite! It is small and quaint but beautifully decorated with a rooftop bar! The drinks were amazing as well! The service...extremely fast! If you've vacationed in the Yucatán Peninsula, you know how slow the service can be. Not only was the staff very accommodating, they were also extremely friendly! read more

We have been coming to Playa Del Carmen for the last 10 years. About seven years ago we stumbled upon this place and have been coming back annually ever since. It is just fantastic. Restaurant is much bigger now. Service has always been excellent. I would say half the time we have a reservation and others we just walk in. The wait is never more than a few minutes. The arrachera is fantastic, as are the pizzas. I have never ordered anything off the menu that hasn't been great. Right on 5th avenue, so tons of entertainment as well. I highly recommend visiting this place....soccer fan or not, it is well worth the visit. read more

Such a fan. Love their presentation, wine (house Red) is great!! Only disappointment, they crucify their sweetbreads...so, if you love sweetbreads (usually it's a food that's either LOVED OR HATED) steer clear. Which is sad, as they aren't a common menu item...but I've given them 2 chances, and I've learned my lesson. Have a steak. Am still giving it 5 stars, I've eaten there multiple times, and everything else is delicious. Family friendly, but it's a higher priced dinner. Worth it though. Enjoy your meal, people watching, and seriously, you're in Playa...what can be bad? Have a blast. If CoCo and my Playa Princess is reading this...I'm there with you in spirit. Love, Tia read more

We are locals and use to eat there every 10 days at least one and we also brings friends and customers. Food was good even if my New York stake was with a lot more fat than usual and smaller. But taste was great and cooked fine. Complains are about the service. We asked to have a meal "leaftover" to be taken away. It was put on a piece of aluminium paper and put in front of my friend. Explanation: we do not use poliester containers (fine with that) ... but what about the eco friendly ones ... I even pay the 5 pesos many restaurants ask if you want... but give me a break ... what type of cheap restaurant... after my complaint the waiter went and found out the new eco friendly containers were available... Second issue: waiter comes with an old amex card pretty badly maintined. I enter twice my code (correctly) but. the machine says code is wrong. Numeric buttons look dirty and probably have a contact. Third time it work and give accepted... amd the line is off also because the card machine battery is too low and is not working properly. Waiters disappear with the machine and he comes back with the manager explaining the first machine has no charges and the new one they want me to pay now has charges but none with my card number. Thanks Hod I have a good visual memory and ask to check the machine number one (where no charges were done) amd recognize a mark I have seem while I was trying to pay. Pay attention before paying with a credit card they bring you a charged battery to avoid accidents. read more

The place is quite nice, but because of the touristic nature of the area, it's pretty loud around and prices are a bit high. Nevertheless, the food is good, especially steaks. read more

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Sadly this use to be the place in Playa but now I feel there are better choices, specially down the road to the newer section of town. My salad was tired, wilted and brown. The steak was ok, compared to the two other places I ate while in Playa. Service was great but I have had better times here in the past 5 years. read more

Our first night in town so we stepped right out of our condo to eat here. We got shrimp ravioli and the Caesar salad. Plenty of food for the two of us and very good. read more

Great service - accommodating for the kids and our MLS soccer team was playing in the TV. I recommend the Argentinian turnovers - yummy!

I ate at El Diez last night. It is a good standby for the first night in Playa del Carmen. (I have eaten there several times before.) It is listed as Argentinian, and it is an Argentinian steakhouse, but it also has excellent salads, pizza, and burgers, all of which I have eaten in my several visits. Recently, it purchased what was a seafood restaurant next door. I asked the waiter about the quality of the seafood and he told me that it was all frozen. No thanks. Until last night, I did not realize that it was a chain in Mexico, but a small chain I think. Last night I had a chicken Cesar salad, a 1/2# cheeseburger, and two glasses of a nice pour of a house Argentinian red wine. This was less than $30 with tip. And I took half of the salad and half of the burger home for lunch. (I did not see chicken as being an ingredient on the menu. When I questioned it, he offered to take the chicken off the salad. I just wanted to make sure that he didn't upsell me without knowing it. As with most outdoor restaurants in Playa del Carmen, you need to tolerate cigarette smoke, the Mariachi bands looking for tips, and children selling flowers, etc. read more

Stopped in for dinner, had a blue cheese and arugula pizza about $170 pesos. If you like blue cheese you'll go crazy for this one, deeeelicious !! I went back a few days later for another one but they only start making pizzas at 5 pm so I ordered an Eldiez burger which was pretty good. Overall a great restaurant. Ok, I'm craving another blue cheese and arugula pizza right now !! Get a table outside, relax and watch everybody walking down 5th avenue. read more

Our overpriced pizza tasted like really cheap frozen pizza. For my first meal in Playa del Carmen this made my tummy and my taste buds sad. There is a sizable Argentinian population in the area so it seemed like this might be a tasty bet. I didn't quite connect the dots when the waiter said they had no more large pizzas but he more likely meant they were out of pre-made frozen ones. Our empanada wasn't much better. I think perhaps people who left five star reviews may have been inebriated. 5th Avenue is full of tourist trap restaurants where they gauge drunken/naive tourists and charge prices that would make the average Mexican citizen scream in outrage or laugh at the poor money habits of those dining in the area. Most people don't want to admit (even to themselves) that they got ripped off on vacation but buyer beware for anywhere on 5th because I regret spending my dining money here. For the price we paid we could have had around 7 marvelous tortas or roughly 20 tacos al pastor on any street without the illustrious "5" in the title. read more

Awesome food, good service. Decent portions.A must stop by if you are in the area and love steaks.

Went here with a party of 9. Appetizers were good, but half the people in our party found their steak to be undercooked. Service was eh (we had to ask several times for water) and most important to note is that 4 out of 9 of our party had stomach issues the next day. We drank bottled water and had not had any issues prior. Considering this was one of the best reviewed argentine restaurants in the area we were fairly disappointed. read more

AMAZING pizza. Thin with ultra fresh toppings. Not a grab and go spot, but a sit down and enjoy each slice.

I just had dinner at Diez. I'm not sure what all these 5 star reviews were based on, but here is my perspective. In the humblest taquerias in PDC I have received warm, attentive service. The sheer indifference and lack of personality at this restaurant bordered on contempt. Considering this was by far the most expensive meal I've had here the service issue is even more inappropriate. As for the food, I've had Argentinian fare in New York and Miami and there is no comparison. The steak was ok but the appalling sides were just plain funny. The thimble-full of lentils and equally small portion of potato salad made me think, why'd you bother? The salad was fine if you like bagged mixed greens but that's not what I was expecting at such a highly rated eatery. The shining star was the Margherita pizza which was very, very good indeed, and not just for PDC but anywhere. The house red was decent and reasonably priced, I suppose. In a desert island scenario I imagine I'd eat the food from Diez but given a choice I'd go elsewhere. read more