We recently vacationed in Playa and just had to make a stop at what has quickly become one of our…read morefavorite local restaurants. Especially when we were looking for a place to celebrate some very exciting family news! Rockas serves a delicious menu of food inspired by both Jamaican and Caribbean influences, with (of course) a dash of classic Mexican cuisine too. From their appies to our delicious meal, nothing disappointed. What put this latest experience over the top, though, was the kind and amazing service we received. When they found out our special occasion, they celebrated right along with us and brought out a special treat too. Simply amazing! And of course, you can't beat the Calle 38 jungle vibe and outdoor seating here. Definitely worthy of 5 stars or more!

While vacationing in Playa del Carmen to celebrate my sister's birthday, we decided to have dinner…read moreoutside of our resort. After reading some amazing reviews, we chose this restaurant. We called ahead to confirm if a reservation was necessary, but they assured us it wasn't. The place was charming, and we opted to sit outside. The service was great, and we started with drinks--a rum punch and a Long Island. Both were well-made, and the rum punch, crafted with Appleton rum, was good, though I've had better. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the hype. The honey BBQ jerk wings had a good flavor, but they were incredibly spicy--perfect if you love heat, but a bit much for me. We also ordered the lobster, which was extremely dry, tough, and rubbery. My sister couldn't eat it and was very disappointed. I ordered the oxtail, and while the portion was generous and the meat fell off the bone, the flavor was lacking. The rice was mushy--I prefer it more grainy--and it was missing seasoning. The salad was nice, though I wish there had been more avocado, and the plantain was served cold. They did surprise us with a birthday ice cream sandwich cake and song happy birthday. While they do have other menu options, I'd recommend anyone considering this place to decide for themselves. Would I return? Probably not--there are so many other dining options nearby to explore.

This was an experience. We walked into a full restaurant with a great vibe full of copal in the…read moreair! It was a great night to be outside. The staff was super helpful & warm. We opted to get wood fired grill fish to split with potatoes & grilled veggies. Plus some cocktails. It was amazing. Of course it's a whole fish so you need to know how to navigate this but I'm local so I know how to feed the table. The veggies were a little under done cuz I like a good grill on them but besides that it was perfect! If you are hesitant don't be! The old reviews are not a reflection of the new management or staff! I can't remember the gentleman's name who served us but he had a compass tattoo on his right arm. Lots of wisdom came out the quick conversations we had as he checked in on us. Overall a lovely experience, It was the perfect meal for a perfectly lovely evening.

Dining: Limited…read moremenu, and digital only menu is annoying when you're trying to digital detox - and having popup ads on the menu page is absolutely tacky. Gorgeous interior and cool lighting. Had the catch of the day and the roasted broccoli. Both very mediocre. The broccoli basically tasted uncooked. Unclear what we paid for. I wouldn't come again. Party: popped in a couple of days later because it seemed bumping. Much better spot for an night out because the layout has multiple small spaces to hang and dance, and the lighting and ambience is really cool. Verdict Avoid for dinner but fine for evening vibes

The food - incredible, sinfully good. The service - great,…read morethe bartender was out for some reason but they still managed to put some great drinks together for us. Ambiance - chill with some really good R and B playing. I wish we got to go back a second time during the trip but I'll never visit again without going here.

If I didn't taste it for myself, I wouldn't believe there was good Jamaican food in Mexico. The…read morepeople are so courteous and service with a smile! Price was reasonable and atmosphere relaxed. I went to bother locations - one in town and the other in the tourist strip. The one in the tourist area was well decorated and bright! Same delicious jerk chicken at both places! I can still remember the taste and I will not soon forget it! Btw, for some unknown reason Maps would not bring up the downtown location.

The business is closed.. It was a wonderful restaurant. We always looked forward to dining on…read moretheir patio when we were in Cancun. It was just such a special restaurant.

Wanted to try some traditional Yucatecan food and we found this spot online. Servers were…read moredistinguished gentlemen who made excellent recommendations and made us feel at home. We tried the tikin xic fish, the relleno negro, and the braided squid. The squid definitely stood out - so tender and flavorful, and went perfectly with their house habañero sauce. Drinks were just okay.. I ordered an avocado margarita which did not have any avocado flavor at all. Overall, decent place.

Review for pez dorado…read more The was quite the surprising little restaurant. We found this place while on the hunt for food on 10th Avenue. It is located on 10th and 24th and is alluring because of the 4 course menu option for 200 pesos per person. The chief greeted us at the entrance and explain the menu in Spanish but was polite enough to repeat himself in English with explained that we don't speak Spanish. He also did not push us to come in side and eat. He stepped away to let us think and then thanked us for choosing his restaurant. He introduced us to our server and advised he'd be the one cooking our food. We were a little confused by the menu and had the server explain it to us once more. I had ceviche, artichoke and avocado salad, mango chicken with rice and beans, and coconut ice cream. My wife had ceviche, Balsamic salad, mahi-mahi with Mac n cheese, and lemon ice cream. The meal on both ends was delicious, service and atmosphere was awesome, and the price was just right! We wish we could come back soon but recommend this place! It's a must try

From the owner: Family owned restaurant, bringing back the original Caribbean Cooking flavors from around the…read moreworld. The real Caribbean food can be found in the small creole kitchens along the coasts and islands of the Caribbean. These kitchens are where people prepare tasty and hearty meals that reflect the unique mix of cultures of each region. The most important aspect of these meals are the use of fresh ingredients, as natives do in each creole kitchen where they are prepared.

Great ambiance and service the lobster es my excelente and filet mignon so tender. My favorite…read morelobster in Cozumel

The ambiance was excellent. There were 2 white ducks swimming in the small pond…read more We went Friday night and there were 2 singers : one guy and one girl and they were singing hits from the last 50 years including songs from the Cranberries, the Beatles, James Blunt and Elton John. I got the filet mignon and my partner got the rigatoni and the house salad. Neither one of us ordered the lobster. We were happy with the service and food. My steak was cooked perfectly. I asked for chimichurri sauce on the side and it was delicious. Tip: There were a lot of mosquitoes and you can ask your server for bug spray if you didn't put any on. The restaurant had one for guests.

It was a rainy Sunday afternoon and I'd just arrived after my flight from Miami. Was thrilled to…read moresee they have a new menu! Lots of vegetarian options added! And some surprise items added. The pork belly tacos were mentioned as a new item. Unusual for Mexico. I've only had them on Tybee Island, GA, at a foodie place. Complimentary chips and salsa were offered while I waited, but Inpassed on those, not wanting to spoil my hunger for the pork belly taco. They arrived - three on the plate. The pork was cooked nearly crisp to the edges but soft in the center. They were seated on a small amount of sauce. They were better than the ones on Tybee Island! So tasty! I could have had a second plate! Service was excellent - friendly and attentive! Highly recommended.

My favorite of the restaurants at the Intercontinental! Breakfast buffet was very clean and…read moreeverything tasted great. The dinner menu is a little smaller, but the fish tacos and rib-eye tacos were phenomenal. Service was friendly and attentive, & of course, you really can't beat the view!

Amazing live music and dancing! The food is good, drinks are exceptional! It can get packed at…read morenight, so arrive early. Overall an incredible vibe.

We had a great, fun time at Bodeguita. Perfect Music, live salsa band, delicious cocktails, I had…read moreMojito and cuba libre, and we got to dance and enjoy the ambiance. Service was okay. We didn't get to eat but i'll definitely be back to try the food.

We really enjoyed Paprika. The food was delicious. Azaliea recommended the molé- and we absolutely…read moreloved it! My mother and my sister are celiac. The waitstaff was very knowledgeable of allergies and explained to us very clearly their process and ingredients. Certainly a go-to if you are celiac in our experience! They have lots of great options. The service was great too- thanks to Azaliea!

The server was soooo nice !! The food was amazing !! We will be back tomorrow evening!!read more