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 downtown Playa restaurant. Only locals eat here and the food and the price are the reasons…read morewhy.

I used to eat lunch here everyday! Tasty homemade Mexican food. Cheap and delicious. Service and…read morecleanliness have to improve soon!

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.

After spending hours hiking/biking Coba, leave your car parked right where it is and stroll over to…read moreEl Faisan for lunch. We ordered Sprite (to get a little sugar in our system) and bottled water (several while we ate and relaxed). We ordered Chicken tacos (Tacos de Pollo), a side of Guacamole and chips, and Chicken with Mushrooms Enchilada (Enchilada con Salsa Verde). We relaxed and enjoyed our beverages for quite a while after eating our lunch. It was a cool place to hydrate after hiking/biking Coba! Most Sincerely!

My first trip to Playa del Carmen and I was completely surprised at how expensive eating out is and…read morehow most places are the usual tourist trap. Then I stumbled on this place. My first impression is how homey and friendly it is. When we couldn't find parking they kindly came out side and directed us to a spot in front. We were seated and immediately had chips, a black bean dip and the best salsa habanero I've ever had. The food was amazing (get the panuchos) the service prompt and the price was reasonable. If you want good local food, without the tourist trap vibe, come here.

The place is very clean and the food is delicious. Attentive service and lots of options.read more

We went here for lunch based on the previous reviews. It was quite a walk from our condo. It's a…read morereally small place that's part of a fresh produce store. They seated us immediately as a group of 5. Service was a bit slow as they had one waitress working all the tables. We also learned that "chips" and "fries" are the same word in Spanish - papas fritas. We didn't understand that the tortilla chips that come with the guacamole we ordered is called "totopos". When we ordered more chips for the guacamole, they brought us 2 orders of french fries. We had to debate a little over the bill on that one. We didn't touch the fries and they eventually removed it from the bill. We never got the totopos. My daughter loved the salmon bagel. Two of us enjoyed the pancakes with nutella. I mean, how could they not! I actually forgot what I had. I think it was chicken fajitas. It took us a while to get refills. The bathroom is also interesting. It's down the side street in a separate building and has a little sign on the building. It was nice they had 2 security guards. One to direct you from the main building and one standing by the bathroom building. I can see why many people like this place. It was an up and down kind of experience for us. Being here for a week eating lunch and dinner out most days, there is a lot of competition for good food in the PDC.

It's alright. I'm so used to eating the best food there is available, I ended up eating here on…read moreaccident. The restaurant says it's the best breakfast in the Universe, but IDK.. It was just alright. The service was spotty, the food was just ok, and the facility was very sub par. I totally expected a whole lot more. They ran out of coffee while I was there and my chilaquiles had hardly any egg. I ordered it with arrachera and that was dry and tasteless. When I come back to Playas del Carmen I'm not sure if I will come here again. I like 4-5 stars, but this place was just a 2. The building was indoor/ outdoor, but run down, with plastic chairs and tables.

Seafood mix ceviche, complimentary chips and salsa, frozen margarita. Do not miss this place!!!!…read more I walked by this place, which is at the north end of 5th avenue pedestrian tourist area, on my way to my hotel and an employee spoke nicely with me. I walked by later when it was diner time and asked if i could have a seat near the front to watch the action. My experience here on my first night of six in this city, had me coming back every single day. Whether for tacos, ceviche, grilled pulpo, crab soup or chips and salsa with a drink or two. Nacho and the other staff were by far the friendliest on my entire trip and made me feel at home everytime I stopped in or even walked by, which was a few times a day.

Right on the north end of 5th Ave, where it is a little quieter is this gem of a restaurant…read more Service was excellent, drinks were generous pours and the fresh fish was superb. Lynne has Sea Bass and I had a combination of seafood tacos. We left full and quite satisfied. Excellent food quality. Highly recommend this place!!!!

This is a local restaurant which specializes in Pozole and Menudo (:…read more It is soo yummy and the prices are amazing ! Super affordable for ANYONE! Everything was super fresh and delicious (: definitely check it out if you're in the area. The pozole is made in a Guerrero inspired way not local to the area.