Great food, service, and ambience with decent prices…read more Located in the heart of the iconic 38th street in PDC, this must try taco spot is a great casual option among the many surrounding sit down restaurants. Sitting on the patio underneath the tropical trees, you get the feeling that you are in Tulum. The presentation of each dish as well as the friendly service only adds to this feeling. There is a lot of foot traffic outside which makes it a great location for a date or for people watching. The menu has some healthy options which is rare for most traditional taco restaurants. I was looking for some high protein, low carb entrees and found the perfect combination here. We ordered the rib eye/beet root which is large enough to share as well as the generously portioned aguachille. Their tacos are the most popular and you can't go wrong with any choice.

February 13/2026: This was a very delicious lunch!…read more Service was very slow even though there was virtually no one in the place when we started but it fulled up about 15 minutes in. Fantastic ambiance. Right off a Main Street with well shaded seating. This is a do over.

This place is the BOMB! We were visiting, and had the best meal of our trip. The atmosphere is…read moregreat. Food is delicious. It's clear the chef takes pride in his work, and he should! Prices are so reasonable too! Highly recommend:)

Excellent service backed up with fresh and amazing food that was made to order. Chips and guacamole…read morewere amazing as well as the tacos that were made from scratch while we watched. Highly recommended for a cold beer and taco

The best shrimp aguachile I've ever had! It's basically a spicy ceviche - yes spicy but not overly…read morespicy. The flavors blend very well with a strong fresh lime zing. The shrimp Al Ajillo is also amazing. Everything on the plate was cooked to perfection, even the warm toasted bread. The setting is a very pleasant, clean, comfortable corner restaurant and I enjoyed sitting here people watching. I am definitely returning to check out the other menu items.

The king of tacos, indeed!…read more This is hands down the best place to get tacos in Playa del Carmen. They're cheap (12 pesos apiece) and the arrachera will redefine what it means to LOVE a taco. The truck parks in front of Mega during the day, but the hours can be somewhat finicky; you may go some days and it's already moved elsewhere. It's easy to find though, because it'll be the only one with a huge mass of people around it! There's plenty of grilled and raw onions to be had for toppings, along with cucumber and a spicy red sauce that brings tears to even this Sriracha-obsessed palette! Two to three tacos is perfect for lunch.

Great experience last Friday night at this Michinlin Bib restaurant. So glad I stopped by this…read moreplace is bomb and super not pretentious! Wish I got the tasting menu but I opted for 3 of the specialties instead and they were delicious... Tasting menu is best value tho! I got the raw trout sashimi thing and it was by far the best plate of the meal (first dish/appetizer) , then got the shrimp flautas (good not amazing) then I got the trout loin for the entree (good not amazing) Skinny marg was perfect and so was the waitress! Would recommend and go back but like I said I would for sure do with the 6 or 8 course tasting menu!

Okay, where do I start…read more I made a reservation about a month before our trip, they were already pretty booked so I made a 4:45pm. I somehow missed that the coursed meal doesn't start until 6...and we didn't realize until same day. They couldn't rebook us until 9PM but told us to swing by early to see if they could get us in AND THEY DID. It was a Christmas miracle. And I'm glad they did because the whole experience was about 2.5 hours from start to finish. The place isn't very big, but is beautiful inside. They have an awesome bar and and open kitchen so you can see everything. It's a really neat place. We were seated pretty quick once they got the table cleaned, and then were greeted by our waitress. When we told her we were there for the 8 course meal, they switched waiters on us, and then the upselling started. Right off the bat they tried to talk us into a cocktail...when we were doing a pairing with our meal. It took them a little time to get the meal going, and then between courses was a little hit or miss. Sometimes it was free flowing and sometimes it took 10-15 minutes to get our next dish. The food. We were a little nervous we would leave still a little hungry but I assure you, you will not. For ~$100USD each, you get so much food, and a drink with every course. It was fantastic and so worth it. Here were the courses and pairings (that I can remember lol): 1. We started with the dips - a bean dip with cheese sauce and guacamole with crickets. Very classic, very well done. The crickets added a nice, nutty flavor. I was a huge fan of the beans with their blue corn tostadas, so much flavor. They also had a third dip that was pumpkin seed based, it was good but not as memorable. Their hot sauces came out with this course. It was paired with a house mezcal (with salts, cucumber, and orange) that was incredible and smooth. 2. Shrimp ceviche which was super refreshing and flavorful. They paired this with sparkling wine. 3. Sea bass with a cream sauce and grapefruit. I'm not a huge fishy flavor person - my first bite had all three compnents and I thought it was delicious. My husband just had fish as his first bite and thought it a little fishy, but once we added everything else he agreed it was great. Three small pieces, so it was a nice course. Paired with a sauv blanc. 4. Roasted tomatoes in a mole sauce. A nice veggie course. I thought they were cooked well, nothing super fancy. Paired with a Chardonnay. 5. Cooked shrimp with potatoes. My husband called this a "filler" course - there wasn't much to it. The sauce had some greens in it but it was just something light and easy to serve. Can't remember the pairing here. 6. THE CARROTS. MY FAV THING. OMG. Literally so fresh, the perfect texture, and the sauces. I could have eated a whole bowl with this one. Paired it with a red blend. 7. Cow tongue. I forgot a photo. I was starting to get drunk, I'm sorry. Paired with a red wine. This was tender, the sauce was delicious. If you're not used to beef tongue, please don't let it scare you. It was amazing. 8. Dessert. Also amazing. I think it was paired with a sweet red but....a little drunk here...we got a cheesecake which was more on the savory side, super unique, and so delicious. I was a huge fan. We also got a passion fruit custard and I'm a SUCKER for passion fruit. This was phenomenal. The food was INCREDIBLE. And such an amazing experience. And now the loss of a star. I hit on the service a little, but there was also some upselling which we don't love, especially at what is supposed to be michelin recognized. We often try Michelin recognized when we travel and the upselling was unexpected, I undertsand the culture down here, but still. ALSO we LOVED the house mezcal so much we asked for another shot ($280 pesos/shot). When we got the bill, the waiter upcharged to one of the most expensive mezcals on their menu ($520 pesos/shot) and refused to change it. We spent $60 on two shots after paying for our 8-course meal. It honestly was SUCH a dissapointing end to our meal and felt so icky. Be very careful with the service here.

If you're up to exploring outside the central tourist area and have some confidence with your…read moreskills in Spanish, this is a great place for brunch, lunch or coffee, juices and delicious refreshments to cool down! It also offers MANY delicious choices for vegans + vegetarians. It is tucked in a residential street that's an easy taxi ride from the central area. It's also CA$H ONLY. The food is healthy, creative, homemade and delicious, but the vibe and garden surroundings make it an ideal place to relax or meet for a leisurely time. The service is slow, adding to a relaxing visit. The staff are attentive and kind. The prices are very good to order several plates to try. It has been one of my favorite spots I've visited in PDC. Being kind and patient can always go far as a visitor in Paradise!

Excellent salmon and pesto toast and Cafe de Olla! This place has a very trendy vibe with a lot of…read moreinteresting, unique decor. Great to eat and relax. The service was very personable with great cultural notes.

This spot is super cute. Love the vibes. Outdoor seating jungle like. I've been here a couple times…read moreand it was delicious both times. The steak was huge and juice cooked perfectly. The Caribbean chicken had great flavor. Also tried the risotto with steak and it was cooked perfectly. The cocktails are made to perfection. The bartenders were very friendly. I'd recommend this spot over the other ones on 38th.

Tuvimos una buena experiencia en Trujillos, desde que entramos el personal fue amable. La música…read moreestaba muy fuerte para platicar, la selección no tan buena ya que no estábamos en un antro. Todo lo demás muy bien, desde las bebidas y la comida ni decir, todos lo platos tuvieron mucho sabor. Empezamos con el chicharrón con guacamole, probamos el pulpo asado muy bueno con la salsita de mesa de tamarindo, el risotto con camarón bien cremoso igual el bistec cocinado a perfección.

One of our favorite fast food stops while visiting Playa del Carmen. Menu is a bit confusing but…read moreeverything is very flavorful and fresh. Excellent guacamole and fries. Recently had the bacon bbq pollo (chicken) which came as 2 good size sliders. Tasty and quick!. Yummy dipping sauces are a plus! I'd give 5 stars but because the Blue Coyote restaurant/bar that shares the same space was blasting annoyingly loud music which over rode Brochetas music we left in hurry fighting off headaches. It's a shame but I recommend getting your order 'to go'.

Love this place!! Right by the beach. Lots of outdoor seating to enjoy the ocean breeze. I enjoyed…read morethe fries, broccoli, brochetas I had were phenomenal. The shrimp was my favorite. Service was excellent and prices are low. I'll definitely go back on my next trip to Playa.

Omg yes! This place is addicting , menu is small in the sense that it only has a few items they…read moreoffer but everything was so delicious. While our all inclusive trip we made it a point to go out twice to get this food.

This place is located off 30th ave, right around the corner from the famous El Fogon. This spot is…read moreopen late night and is very busy with locals. I had someone give me a tip to try this place, very local Mayan cuisine. Its a small whole in the wall place with tables out front and usually only one server, which means long waits. They serve up some basic items, tostadas, empanadas, and soup. I got to try both the tostadas and empanadas. They were both very delicious. The chicken was moist and seasoned correctly. The bit of avocado they out on to makes it taste fresh. All the tortillas are made fresh to order and taste amazing. I did not get to try the soup, but I noticed a lot of people around me were eating it, so it must have also been really good. The hot sauce on the table is located in nameless red and yellow squeeze containers, made for ketchup and musturd I suppose. One contains a mild red sauce and the other is a very spicy green sauce that made my eyes water, but it was worth it. For drinks they serve only sodas and agua frescas. I got a horchata, and it was perfectly cinnamon tasting. I highly advise this place, because the food is great, my server didn't speak English but was very pleasant. They have both menus in English and Spanish. Also, did I mention the food is absolutely dirt cheap? My whole meal was like seven USD (70 pesos). I got a drink and four items along with chips. What a deal.