There may turn out to be closer markets, but DAC is worth seeking out. Fresh produce, grains,…read moremeats, packaged good, bakery and more. Bustling grocery store with lines outside or inside to pay, which is nice because it's popular! Weigh your nuts and grains and veggies/fruit. There was a lady giving samples of fresh hummus and something else. I asked about salsa fresca (though I saw some nice looking jarred salsas). She suggested making it myself with a handful of ingredients found at the store. I did, and it was fantastic. Around the store and outside, there were also festive decorations that would be fun to get, if you're so inclined. I like grocery stores, especially when they are unique to their neighborhood. DAC fulfills the promise of a fun time shopping for things you need and maybe also for things you want.

Awesome market with fresh fruit and veggies. Open from 7am-9pm! Hours are incorrect :)read more

I just walked back to the hotel in a daze from having the best tacos of my life. This place is a…read morephenomenal "chicharroneria" where they sell the fat pork rinds. But they also have carnitas and when you combine both of those you get "catacan" tacos which is a combination of the carnitas meat and little bits of crunchy pork fat. There are different salsas that range from mild to XXHOT!!! OH MY GAWD SO GOOD!!!!! This is more of a local place so you won't see a lot of foreigners. They also speak very little English so Español is much appreciated. Very sweet and helpful staff. Extremely reasonable prices. Mom and Pop shops are the best and I'll be hitting this one up every day on my visit to Playa del Carmen!!!

This little place was phenomenal!!! the meats were so tasty and amazing! The guacamole was out of…read morethis world !! if your in Playa Del Carmen go here for an amazing lunch or dinner ! Best meal on our whole vacation. each meat portion was 1 pound . family of 5 , 2 meats way more good then we could eat !!

This is a wonderful spot for a juice or for getting fresh fruit! There's really a few different…read morethings going on here. There's a fruit stand grocer that sells fruits, veggies, and nuts. Then there's the area with snacks. Next is the juice area where they blend you fresh fruits. It smells good in here and you'll leave with something tasting good! Prices are higher than your random juice on the street but the quality is higher. I'd return any time.

Very helpful. Yummy cleaned shrimp and the price was great. You have to buy at least a kilogram.read more

Terrible service, rude staff, dirty rooms, and overpriced for what you get. Avoid this place.read more

Great food! Here for a spring break trip. Saw this wasn't too far from our hotel and off the beaten…read morepath. Reviews are right. This place is great. My husband got sirloin tacos off the rotisserie. I got a pollo plate. So good! We also added on guac, chips and a potato taco. Everything was great. Will come again. Sorry forgot to take a pic before we dug in.

We loved El Fogón so much we came back twice during our trip and that says everything. For a spot…read morethat's Michelin Guide-recognized, it still feels authentic, unpretentious, and very local. No gimmicks, just seriously good tacos. The tacos were packed with flavor, perfectly seasoned, and served hot and fresh every time. You can taste the quality and the technique especially in the way the meat is cooked and carved. Everything felt simple but done right, which honestly is what makes a taco stand out. The atmosphere is lively and busy (for good reason), but service moves quickly and efficiently. It feels like the kind of place locals actually eat at, not just a tourist trap with hype. We fully intended to try different taco spots around Playa del Carmen... but after our first visit, we couldn't resist coming back. When a place makes you change your food itinerary, you know it's worth it. If you're in Playa and debating whether it lives up to the hype it does!!