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El Pirata

4.0 (28 reviews)

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Dave D.

El Pirata is a quaint bar / restaurant in Puerto Morales. The drinks were cold and the staff was very friendly.

Esquites
Ina F.

Great place for drinks and a good meal. They have a house made hot sauce that I loved so much, I asked if I could purchase two bottles to take home. This restaurant is right by the town square and easily accessible. We had lunch after a morning of diving cenotes and it's also a very lively place for dinner. Staff were very attentive and accommodating!

Cocktail menu
David S.

It's was ok at best. Little slow on service. Would've had another drink if waitress had come around. Fish tacos weren't very flavorful but they were very large. Chips and condiments were good. Restrooms are interesting here. Check them out if you stop in. Local group came and preformed in the street. That was very entertaining. Lots of Americans so you can have conversations and pick up tips.

Jennifer C.

Definitely a hidden gem, laid back chill vibe. Came around 9:30 & live band was playing. Not fancy at all but who needs fancy when the food is so tasty. Fish tacos & pulpo so fresh & flavorful. Glad we took a chance here!

Pescado frito

Amazing food!! I will be visiting again when I go back. The ceviche de pulpo frito was also amazing.

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Chicago taught chef/owner, excellent food and service. Fish was perfectly cooked as well as the vegetables. Will be visiting again

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4 years ago

Great food and drinks, staff members are friendly, and the live music is great too. Would recommend to stop by on your walk to or from town!

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7 years ago

Food was very average. The margaritas used lemonade vs fresh lime. Server Thomas was good. The aperitif was so nice I had two :)

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“Chill atmosphere with tables on the sidewalk and even out on the road, live music after 9 that we had to stay for 'cause it was so good”

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Harry's - Kobe ribeye

Harry's

4.4(565 reviews)
29.2 km•Zona Hotelera
•$$$

My significant other knows I love a good restaurant so of course he picked Harry's to patronize…read morewhile in Cancun. Elegance is a word I'd use to describe the place. It's a steakhouse so think of leather, wood, modern, sleek, dimly lit, out door action taking place, and docking available. It's fine dining at the beach and how sexy is Harry's? Very Sexy! Part of the Anderson group we learned that Cancuns best restaurants are part of a chain and glad we were able to try two of them, Harry's being one. Service - Top notch. You know it's fine dining with the service you're getting as soon as you walk in. Let's get into it! Complimentary Bread - Yes please, the best ever! Appetizer - Oyster Rockefeller- These oysters were the biggest I've had seen in life. I did like them but they were lukewarm, they also didn't have bacon which for me, I needed it. They were just too big not to have something extra. Good nonetheless. Burger - Of course I got a burger because I'm a kid at heart. I loved it and that bun omg! Fries were great. Short Rib Sandwich - Delicious he loved the Au jus that went with it. Dessert - Chocolate Cake - It was good but had a bitter chocolate flavor. We always get dessert and this was not our favorite. Complimentary Cotton Candy? And that is exactly why they are 5 stars. It's like a whole love story in here, they aren't perfect but they sure make up for it in ways that count! Yes to Harry's all day, every day!! Thank you for a wonderful lunch!

We came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. Our group lives part of the year in Cancun. We…read moremade it in time to watch sunset across the lagoon. Harry's has a wonderful setting directly on the water. You can access by car or by boat. They presented menus and all steaks come in 3 versions: Kobe, Waygu or USDA. I have to say crazy prices and I am accustomed to Miami. A waiter brings an actual display of the steaks to the table. The tomahawk has to be 3 feet tall. I cannot imagine anyone eating it! We all ordered USDA filets in the mid $80 range. I ordered mine medium. It was overcooked. No pink/red in the middle and very dry. I was a bit disappointed. We were never rushed. At the end, they brought a piece of cake for the birthday celebrant and a huge cotton candy for the table to enjoy. We each had individual bills. I assume because I was English speaking, they converted mine from pesos to US$'s. I always pay in pesos. The tip has been added and my bill was $139. Not sure how it went from $88 to $139. I did not drink any alcohol - only water. It was fine for a one time visit.

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Harry's
Harry's - Tomahawk

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Quinto - Steak on fire!

Quinto

4.2(16 reviews)
13.1 km

We had a great experience at Quinto! Rodrigo took amazing care of us. He spoke both English and…read moreSpanish and recommended great options for us. We started with the delicious Parmesan bread.. which was so light and puffy on its own, delicious, but then the sauces it came with really set it off. The green avocado sauce was so good, I could have eaten all of it haha. Rodrigo sold my husband on getting the steak on fire and boy was he happy ! The steak comes somewhat cooked then it is doused in 2 alcohols and butter and set on fire! Check out the pics, it was a really cool experience and it was one of the best steaks we've ever tried. It came with two dipping sauces, a red wine composite and a green chimichurri sauce. The chimichurri sauce was bangin!! We also got a nice red bottle of wine to pair with the meal. My meal consisted of sides-- the lobster/shrimp Mac and cheese and the Caesar salad. Both were really good, the salad was much bigger than I expected and had a runny egg on top... not my thing but I tried to embrace the experience! It was still really good. The Mac and cheese was super cheesy with Gouda and it was delicious! Those two things were so filling I had to take it some home. The manager Manuel also personally came to check on us and our experience during the meal which was nice. He also took photos of us outside which we appreciated. They also brought us an anniversary dessert because we shared that we were celebrating and it was like a deconstructed caramel muffin with ice cream. It was so good when each part came together! We had a great experience at Quinto, make a reservation and ask for Rodrigo!

For a nice night out, we chose to dine at Quinto. It was clear that our party of 10 posed seating…read morechallenges for them. The hostess insisted that there was no where that we could sit that would put us together. She was very inflexible. Thankfully, the manager came over and did what made the most sense...moved two tables together. Once we were settled, our waiter came over for our drink orders and we decided on our meals as well. I was definitely looking for a great steak so I split the bone-in ribeye, along with sides of broccoli, a loaded baked potato, and brussels sprouts. The steak was presented on a sizzling skillet and it was cooked a little under what we'd ordered. After eating most of it, we realized that they'd mistakenly given our dining companions our correct order and we had theirs. That explained the incorrect cooking temperature on both of the ribeyes. But, the seasoning and flavor of the beef was really good. We all loved the brussels sprouts and the broccoli. The portion sizes for the sides was generous and definitely enough to share between two people. The round dining room at Quinto is beautiful with a large chandelier in the center. Seating is available outside or upstairs or downstairs inside. They finished the meal with tiny sorbet con

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Quinto - View from the second floor!

View from the second floor!

Quinto - Their bread with dipping sauces was delicious!

Their bread with dipping sauces was delicious!

Quinto - The bar

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Madre Tierra - Te va a encantar desde la textura hasta el sabor de esta presentación de nuestro atún.

Madre Tierra

4.3(73 reviews)
31.8 km•Centro
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On our last night in Playa del Carmen last week, Daniel picked this spot for dinner and I am so…read morehappy he did. The location is fabulous. it is on the main strip on 5th Ave but on the second floor overlooking the hustle and bustle below. You get a great view with a romantic, peaceful atmosphere. The décor has a tropical vibe with lots of plants. The hostess, server and manager were all super nice and helped us choose the best items on the diverse menu. We started with some ceviche and stuffed jalapenos. Both were delicious. I order a glass of Malbec from Argentina- happy they had a decent wine selection as many places in Mexico only have good beer or tequila. For my entrée, I had bacon wrapped tiger shrimp on a bed of mashed potatoes. Yum!! Daniel had a lobster pasta dish and it was quite good too though I think we both preferred mine. The price was very reasonable - for 2 apps, 2 entrees and 2 glasses of wine it was $77 USD before tip. It would be nearly impossible to have that much for that price at a fine dining place here. Thanks for a lovely experience, Madre Tierra!

This was a nice find on 5th Avenue. We walked past it on our way down the street, but stopped by…read moreon our back. The seating on the 2nd floor overlooking the shopping area is the best for people watching. We started with table side guacamole and it was good. We asked the preparer to add a little more spice to heat it up and it was added flavor. The main meals were very good and the menu has many options. My wife ordered a mango margarita and it was great. We enjoyed our lunch here and we will be back on our next visit to Playa Del Carmen.

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Madre Tierra - MEJILLONES AL VINO BLANCO
Sarteneados con mantequilla, finas hierbas, limón y ajo.

MEJILLONES AL VINO BLANCO Sarteneados con mantequilla, finas hierbas, limón y ajo.

Madre Tierra - ROLLOS DE SALMÓN
Salmón, queso crema y espinaca envueltos en hoja de arroz con salsa de soya y piña.

ROLLOS DE SALMÓN Salmón, queso crema y espinaca envueltos en hoja de arroz con salsa de soya y piña.

Madre Tierra - Exquisito seria el nombre de este platillo, pero lo puedes encontrar en nuestra carta como Surf and Turf. :)

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Exquisito seria el nombre de este platillo, pero lo puedes encontrar en nuestra carta como Surf and Turf. :)

Punta Corcho - Tuétanos con Camarones

Punta Corcho

4.5(171 reviews)
0.2 km
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Don't miss this one. It's located above some typical souvenir shops…read more We were there at 5pm which we tought would be prime time, however it was pretty empty and quiet. We had a view of the park across the street. The service level is spectacular. Everyone chips in to make things go smoothly. I couldn't turn around and check things out without a staff member asking if I needed something. Very attentive. The food was cooked to perfection. The soft shell crab tacos are fabulous!! Highly recommended. We used them as an appetizer. The octopus plate was outstanding. It was cooked as they say with love. It was not rubbery or tough. I couldn't finish it but wanted to order one for the road. Give them a try!

Hello, We hope you…read morewould consider giving us another opportunity to visit your restaurant and help make this experience right. We dined with you on May 9 under the name Fairchild. There were three of us, and we visited around 2:00 PM. Unfortunately, our experience was very disappointing. My seafood risotto appeared spoiled and had a hair in it. My husband's tacos made him feel ill after only one bite, and he had to leave for the restroom immediately. His drink was extremely sweet and seemed to contain little or no alcohol. My drink was incorrect, served only half full, and came without a straw or garnish. Service was also lacking. We had difficulty communicating because no one assisting us spoke English. We poured our own water throughout the meal and were never asked whether we wanted refills or additional drinks. To make matters worse, we were celebrating my daughter's birthday that day, and it was completely overlooked despite our mentioning it. We felt so sick and uncomfortable that we wanted to leave immediately. We attempted to communicate our concerns and explain that we were not feeling well, but we were unable to get assistance due to the language barrier. We will be returning to the area in December and hope you will be willing to make this right. We would appreciate hearing how you can address the issues we experienced and restore our confidence in your restaurant. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to your response.

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Punta Corcho - Inside of restaurant

Inside of restaurant

Punta Corcho - Soft shell crab tacos

Soft shell crab tacos

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