Authentic French cuisine just off the beaten path in downtown Playa del Carmen. We ordered the paté…read morede campagne, cordon bleu aux epinards, rotisserie chicken (1/4 breast), and pear cobbler with vanilla ice cream. The owner was lovely, ambience was relaxing, and the food was excellent. Highly recommend.

Blonde Onion Soup,Roasted Local Whole Chicken,Spinach Salad,Chicken Liver pate ,crème brûlée divine…read more Chef and whole stuff are the best

Great brunch spot - fluffy omelettes and delicious fresh fruit. They were offering two for one…read moremimosas when I visited on a Saturday. Service a little slow. Was surprised how reasonable it was, given the location. Their pastries looked incredible, they have a dedicated pastry shop in the back. My friend's crepe was just ok.

Labrioche was an unexpected highlight of our recent Playa Del Carmen vacay. Conveniently located…read moreabout 1/2 block from our Airbnb, this little slice of France in the heart of jungle-like Calle 38 Nte should not be missed when visiting the best foodie street in town. With its open air vibe and plenty of jungle foliage, not to mention the 80+ degree heat and borderline oppressive humidity, Labrioche can't pretend to be in Paris. But it's about as close as you'll come to a quaint Parisian sidewalk cafe when in Playa. The seating is outdoor only, with friendly table service; and you can also pick up coffee, pastries, and sandwiches to go if needed for a day at the beach or a relaxing evening in the condo. Our favorite here were the almond and chocolate almond croissants. They were absolutely divine and I have to confess we enjoyed these sweet delicacies at least three or four mornings. Twice we also visited for a sit-down breakfast, sharing the generous La Mexicana breakfast with red chilaquiles, the freshest OJ ever, coffee, and a brioche. On the last day we stopped at their takeout counter (located in the back) to order some sandwich deliciousness for the plane ride home. I opted for the smoked salmon sandwich with boursin spread, avocado, and fresh tomatoes - all served atop a baguette that was as good as any I've ever had in a French bakery. What puts Labrioche over the top for me is the pricing. One morning we each had a latte, shared a total of three baked goods (hey, it was vacay!), OJ, and the La Mexicana - the bill was only $21 including gratuity. Amazing!

We went to brunch at Lara & Luca. Very cute place with easy parking in the front, a guide is there…read moreto help you park, which is nice! Walking in, they're very welcoming! The restaurant is clean and very modern. The ceiling is cute! They have egg cartons as their ceiling! I was surprised that I couldn't just got hot black coffee, so I ordered a latte, wasn't disappointed! They even designed a heart at the top! We shared an almond croissant and they gave out passionfruit yogurt with a crunchy topping - these two things were my favorite of the meal. We are even talking about going back tomorrow just to get these two things! We also shared the Luca sandwich - this was delicious!! The sandwich has ham, cream cheese, mushrooms, and truffle oil, and topped with an egg. So delicious! There was a salad on the side that had some type of vinaigrette on it. The only complaint was that the vinaigrette was soaked up in the bottom piece of bread which made those bites a little busy when all in one bite. If I ever get a chance to order this again, I'd ask for the dressing on the side. We also got the chicken and waffles. This is the only thing we were disappointed with, not disappointed enough to mark the rest of the experience down though. The chicken was pretty good, but some bites were really salty. The waffle was so dry, even with adding the syrup, it didn't help with the waffle much. Overall, we loved this place! So glad we got to eat here! And the service was wonderful throughout the whole meal!

Trendy food spot near Playa Car that's worth a visit…read more Stopped by this place after seeing how good the food looked coming out of the kitchen--beautifully plated, fresh, and clearly made with care. The vibe is casual yet modern, with a trendy beach-town feel that fits the Playa Car scene perfectly. I ordered the croquette sandwich with an egg, and it absolutely delivered. The croquette was crispy on the outside, soft and savory inside, and the egg added a nice richness. What really elevated the whole dish, though, was the aioli--creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor. It tied everything together beautifully. Honestly, they should bottle that stuff. A nice surprise was the complimentary yogurt with grains that came out before the meal. It was a thoughtful touch--light, subtly sweet, and a great palate teaser before the main dish arrived. It gave the whole experience a more refined feel without being pretentious. Service-wise, it was minimal but efficient. The waitress was polite but a bit dry--no real recommendations or extra engagement--but everything arrived promptly and correctly, so no complaints there. All in all, it's a spot I'd happily return to. The food is excellent, the vibe is chill, and little touches like the complimentary yogurt show they're paying attention. Definitely a solid find near Playa Car.

I would marry Byblos' crispy quail…read more I am in love with their crispy quail. I would marry it if I could. Is that legal in MX? My best man would be the the salmon carparcio. Best meal in Playa del Carmen. Tre' bon! Next day, I left my wife for the crispy quail, see picture. Escargots served as groomsmen, see picture. Yes, dined here two days in a row.

Very difficult to get five stars from me. Absolute perfection. No rushing to get you out of here…read moreand you won't want to go! I had only an hour and 15 because of a babysitter timeline but damn! Tomato soup was strongly "tomato'Y".. Not creamy so FYI - was great though. French onion soup was phenomenal... had ravioli with meat which was terrific. A glass of rose was a nice addition. The cab was great too. Prices were very reasonable and the waiter was attentive and kind. Very generous and homely feeling place - opposite feel of the tourist traps on 5th but just a block or so away. This is a gem- recommended to me by a 30 year travel agent in the area who was staying at my hotel. Called for a last minute reservation and was so glad I did. Best food in ages!

Great food! Great coffee! Great customer service! Great prices! We stopped here multiple times…read moreduring our vacation, and it was great every time!

I got the spinach omelette with a cup of fruits on the side and my husband got the enchiladas with…read moregreen sauce - I think the enchiladas are a must try! Service was good and so was the coffee.

I have been to Maison Oh Lala 3 times ( breakfast, lunch and dinner ) and it is in my opinion the…read morebest restaurant in Playa Del Carmen. The food and service are truly outstanding and the ambiance and atmosphere of the restaurant is excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant and plan to go back there many times the next time I am in Playa Del Carmen.

Great restaurant experience overall! Extremely friendly service I forgot his name but he was very…read moregood. Beautiful restaurant as well and the food was great too would come back here another time during a different visit to playa see below! Btw their take on bread / butter is amazing!

Located at the Secrets resort. This is one of the better restaurants at the resort and should be on…read moreyour list to try. Got to try the... - The mussels - good taste, in a nice wine sauce. - The escargot - delicious, cooked in a nice butter oil sauce. - Foie Gras - Not a big fan of duck fat, but this was good as well. - Scallops - The scallops for this dish was rubbery, but had a nice sauce on top. Overall, great service and delicious food.

This is the French restaurant onsite at Secrets Maroma Beach…read more From start to finish the service here is phenomenal. Our server did the whole "sell you the bottle" trick but backed down when I chuckled at him about the cost of the crap bottles they were selling. After that, it was smooth sailing and a nice time. He did a great job Inside it seems to be "Frenchy", but it does seem like it's a bit of a stretch. There are paintings depicting French scenes, but frankly you could put pics of French fries up and I would not care. The lighting was cool. The apps were great and I loved them all! Very tasty bites indeed. The soufflé looked burnt but was very good when you got into it. Escargot were tasty as well and the French onion soup was amazing! Real butter for the bread and I am in love. Entrees were just ok. C ate very little of hers, but I liked hers way more than mine. I had the Duck and it wasn't the best, but it's a gamble with Duck sometimes I guess. We were so full we did not even look at dessert when the time came. Overall, nice meal and a good time! I'd come back just to eat the appetizers again. '26 - 58

Piaf is one of eight restaurants at Grand Velas Riviera Maya, a luxury all-inclusive resort in…read morePlaya del Carmen. One of the big reasons my wife chose Grand Velas was its stellar food options. The resort has four 2024 AAA Four Diamond restaurants (Frida, Piaf, Sen Lin, Lucca) and one 2024 Michelin Star and AAA Five Diamond restaurant (Cocina de Autor). Generally, the food, drink, and service were outstanding. Piaf was one of my favorite restaurants of the group. Below is how I rank Grand Velas Riviera Maya's restaurants. Book reservations as early as you can for Cocina de Autor, Frida, Piaf, Sen Lin, and Lucca (the nicer sit-down restaurants). Tier One 1. Cocina de Autor - fine dining, tasting menu Tier Two 2. Frida - Mexican 3. Bistro - casual, poolside sit-down 4. Piaf - French 5. Sen Lin - Asian Tier Three 6. Lucca - Italian 7. Azul - casual, poolside buffet Piaf is located in the Grand Class section of the resort, which is mostly reserved for adults only. More specifically, Piaf is located next to Sky Bar and Cocina de Autor. These are among the higher-end establishments at Grand Velas. In this area, the dress code is more formal (e.g., no shorts or sandals allowed) and the ambiance is more sophisticated, at what's already a classy resort. My wife and I had a great time here, not only at Piaf, but at Sky Bar and Cocina de Autor as well. We got drinks and hung out at Sky Bar before dinner at Piaf. Sky Bar is worth a visit. Before or after dinner at Piaf or Cocina de Autor is a good opportunity. It's a wonderful, swanky bar with superb cocktails and service. Piaf is what I consider a modern upscale French restaurant. It's "white-tablecloth" dining, but the decor is contemporary and the service is more casual. It certainly doesn't look nor feel like a traditional, stuffy French restaurant, though they do try to "transport" you to "the Parisian luxury of the 1940s." I enjoyed the live music, which was provided by a talented violist (or violinist, couldn't tell which). The red and black interior with distinct, ornate chandeliers is beautiful. If the weather is nice, the dining room opens to the outside with an elevated view of the ocean. Below is a list of what we had. Even though this is an all-inclusive resort, the menu still has prices for those who have to pay separately. I've included those prices, in Mexican pesos, for informational purposes. Complimentary Amuse-Bouche Complimentary Bread Service * Three types of breads, rolls, and pastries, two types of butter (regular and tarragon) and herb salt Appetizers * Lentil salad in two textures, Scandinavian-style salmon, candied carrot puree with yuzu, tangerine mousseline, ikura, and mint oil ($420) * Crispy oysters with mayonnaise foam ($650) * Foie gras terrine served with apple puree, gingerbread ice cream, and toasted brioche ($550) * Traditional snails with tartiflette, Morbier cheese, and watercress puree ($450) Fish and Seafood * Scallops with black lentils, served with lime tea sauce and crispy apple ($600) Meat and Poultry * Ribeye Angus with green pepper sauce, pasta and truffle risotto, roasted cauliflower, and herbs salad ($900) Desserts * Dulce de leche and banana fondant ($350) * Financier with yuzu mousseline sauce ($300) * Dark chocolate souffle served with passionfruit sauce ($300) In general, we really liked the food. Presentation-wise, everything looked terrific. My wife and I each only had one dish that we weren't big fans of. For her, it was the snails. For me, it was the foie gras. I thought the snails were delicious and finished every last one of them. The watercress puree paired well and was unique. I normally like foie gras and we order it a lot if it's on the menu. However, this particular terrine had, in my opinion, an unpleasant funky flavor/odor that I could never get comfortable with. My wife liked it, though. Everything else was good to excellent. I have to point out the blue cheese pastry bread. It was surprisingly fantastic and I don't even like blue cheese. It was like a blue cheese-stuffed croissant. We don't remember what the amuse-bouche was. I think it was some sort of fish cake. It was yummy. We had red and white wines with our meal. I suggest going with the Mexican wines at Grand Velas. They were the best we had. The service we experienced at Piaf was worse compared to the otherwise exceptional service we experienced during our stay at Grand Velas. I think there were two reasons for this: (1) There was a misunderstanding internally within Grand Velas staff about our reservation time. When we arrived on time, Piaf staff didn't have a reservation for us and therefore, had to accommodate us as walk-ins. (2) During our visit, the servers appeared to be short-staffed. They were definitely spread thin, rushing between tables, and not really able to spend the right amount of time with each party. As a result, the service was more robotic and less personable. I get it. It happens.

This place was mostly good. The only bad thing was the fact that our concierge booked us this…read morerestaurant and it is 12+ and I have a 10 year old. We were not told this which was very frustrating so do not believe your concierge, most have no clue about the hotel. However, after waiting for 30 minutes the server allowed us to be sat as a one time exception. The food was great. I loved the ribeye, fish with potato flakes, and soufflé with passion fruit. They can simplify the food if you have a picky teen, but my kids loved it. It's a very nice restaurant with a violin playing, but it was dark. I recommend this place but make sure your kids are 12+.

This place is so unique. If you are lucky enough to attend when it's open, then jump on the…read moreopportunity. Natasha has some issues with keeping a business partner or even selling the place so there are times she closes for small stints. She even has it for sale for a potential, artistic, business owner. But when it is open, they have some great entertainers, such as musicians and dancers. They have even had cultural nights. The place is literally a maze of eclectic artwork at every turn. You could spend an hour just checking out the art. Again, if you get the opportunity to attend when it's open...go!

In the midst of a beach town is this GEM! 5 stars here as…read morethis brings something interesting to the table, delicious food... Amazing cheeses & eclectic decor. We actually put our cellphones away and enjoyed the venue and each others company!!! It's a definite drink stop in while in playa (after 10 pm) Bathroom: Very clean!!! Decor: Eclectic I felt like I was back in NY in the East Village!!! Very Palermo, Buenos Aires... that vibe!

This place was really good and not to mention halal! I'm not entirely sure what I got as the menu…read morewas in Spanish and French only and our waitress didn't speak English. The pasta was good, but I wasn't expecting that bc I thought I had ordered a completely different type of pasta! The crepe was really good as well. It is a bit of a walk from the touristy area (maybe like 15ish mins), but it was still good overall. The crepe and hot chocolate were good too. Also pricing here was incredibly reasonable. If you eat zabiha, come check this place out!

Cute place, great service. We came by for coffee and it was terrible. We were looking for a bakery…read morebecause those places have the best coffee! Looks like it has the potential to be good. A few couples ordered fluffy looking pancakes. If you are looking for coffee go elsewhere!