After visiting all three El Fogón locations in Playa del Carmen, I can confidently say they're all…read morefantastic. The service is quick, the prices are incredibly reasonable, and the food is consistently delicious. Before your meal even arrives, you're served a plate of fresh radishes, cucumber, and lime wedges, plus a selection of toppings including tomatoes, onions, and both a green and red salsa. Unfortunately this location didn't give us the cactus like the other locations did. The red salsa was my favourite, it paired perfectly with the tacos and had just the right amount of heat and flavour. The standout for me was the al pastor taco. The meat was incredibly flavourful with crispy edges, a smoky char, and the perfect balance of savoury spice and sweet pineapple. It was easily one of the best al pastor tacos I had in Playa del Carmen. I also tried the sirloin taco and the chicken breast plate, both of which were excellent. The portions were generous, everything tasted fresh, and the quality was impressive, especially for the price. El Fogón absolutely lived up to the hype. If you're looking for authentic, delicious tacos and grilled meats that won't break the bank, this is a must visit. I loved it so much that I ended up eating at all three locations and every visit was just as good as the last.

We had a fantastic meal at El Fogón in Playa del Carmen! The atmosphere was fun, lively, and felt…read morevery authentic. The service was outstanding, and everyone made us feel welcome. My wife and I shared the chicken fajitas, which were excellent. My friend ordered the al pastor fajitas, and his wife had the pork chops--everyone agreed the food was delicious. The guacamole was fresh and amazing, and every dish was flavorful and generously portioned. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food with excellent service and a great atmosphere, I highly recommend El Fogón. We would definitely come back!

Prices are very high for the food you get and the atmosphere which is nonexistent. Service was…read moreslow, but the staff were nice..

A little nicer than usual taco place in Mexico, but not fancy. Lots of food but not tasty. They did…read moreprepare a chicken breast in olive oil for my spouse, as she is allergic to butter.

I grabbed some carne asada tacos and they were really great and so was our waiter! Extremely cheap…read moreas well! highly recommend

Great tacqueria on busy Calle 39. We found it by accident when looking for Yerba Buena del Sisal…read morethat was not at the listed address. This was on the corner. The vendor was super friendly & I was able to order my special request of veggie tacos with my broken Spanish. The other worker was out back grilling up the meat for my husbands tacos. After you get your taco you add your own toppings including choices of beans, rice, avocado, salsa, lettuce, cucumber. My taco was made up of only the toppings but still delicious! They have several natural juices to choose from as well. I got the mandarin which I liked. We got 6 tacos, a juice & cola for 70 pesos which is $5.00 US. Simply amazing!

This place was a little hidden gem. The tacos didn't look like much, but they were so good we went…read moreback for seconds. Highly recommended. Price was very cheap.

Some of the tastiest cochinita pibil I've had! Very flavorful and simple food. We got two polcanes,…read moretwo tacos, a torta, and two drinks for 75 pesos! Totally worth it. For those going through town on the way to or from Chichen Itza, it is very close to the ADO bus station. I would highly recommend.

We came to Tres Galeones based on reviews, it hit the spot and was so amazing . We come from the US…read moresaw that we were the only customers, it's a small town Tulum is first thought is ummm what's is the rave about. Quickly checked myself our waitress brought us our drinks agua de Jamaica and agua de Horchata made from scratch I could taste every bit of freshness. My stomach wasn't feeling well she recommended I try the shrimp wraps w lettuce and every bite had a delicious flavor a different texture I don't know how to articulate this you must go for your self. My husband got a burrito and said it was the best burrito he's had in his life. Thank you Tulum! The vibe was casual and boho and just sit down and relax no expectations just prepare to be mind blown.

I honestly have tried to come here on more than one occasion- there is nothing I like to eat-I did…read moretry to order one thing once and it was a bit disappointing. Service and ambiance were nice but do not come here for the food.

Came here for a nightcap after dinner. We ordered a Pina Colada and Passion fruit Margarita with…read moreMezcal. The Pina Colada was watered down and the taste of alcohol was absent. I hardly drink and did not get even a baby buzz from the drink. The Margarita was OK. The service was OK. Each drink was $300 MXN or around $17 USD. Maybe I visited on an off day? There's plenty of other places in the area, this place would be a last resort.

Ok, so we're in Tulum and it's time to smash on our first dinner sesh. After walking around…read morechecking out what we fancy we settled for this spot. Welcome to La Malinche. Lets get to the food shall we. Chapulunes Tacos - Yes I like this stuff. I adore the preparation. The avocado doesn't really do much for the rest of the taco, but sauced up its a 6.8/10 Mushroom Taco - I couldn't stress enough about my partiality to vegan food. I adore the texture and the taste. I feel they put all the effort on this taco. 8.7/10 Al Pastor - It's nice and juicy. The the pineapples are present. Taste does fall a little short from the ones I've had before. 7.6/10 Service was pleasant. The ambiance was a total vibe. I would definitely recommend. If you ever make it to Tulum, do give this spot a proper go at it and let me know what you think. Hit that like and follow for more food and travel adventures by yours truly. Share this review with a smash mode buddy. And thank you so much for reading along.

Very friendly staff went back three times durning my visit because the food was so tremendous would…read morerecommend to anyone definitely worth the visit.

One of the best places for tacos in Quintana Roo. There are lots of protein choices to pick for:…read moremeat, tongue, stomach, etc. They are all good. The best of the proteins are birrias and arracheras (skirt steak). I'd suggest to order the arracheras only. You will definitely enjoy it and encore. There are a small private parking that gets filled easily but there is also free street parking. The seating inside are kind of limited and not so comfy, but the food will take all the discomfort away. The food will numb your senses and elevate to the next level. The mix of sauces and chicharron will also blow your mind away. This is definitely the place to come for tacos : )

Excellent service, incredibly generous portions, and fair prices. Very low key, relaxed and…read moreunpretentious. Perfect place to grab some tasty tacos. Helpful to note, if you do not handle spice well, be sure to ask for plain tacos. The slaw they put on the tacos, while delicious, is fairly spicy.

Ran into this place by accident. So glad we came in because the food was delicious and very…read morefilling. They give you a lot of meat in a taco so it is very filling. The waiter was attentive and so nice. Small restaurant that was clean with AC. Would definitely recommend you to stop by and get the dessert at the end too.

Very authentic - guys working there were great and very hospitable ! Food was fantastic - had…read morechorizo taco and pastor cut right of the spit. Awesome prices, good horchata too!

Tacos are okay (super cheap!) but the young man serving us scammed us - saying we received 18 tacos…read morewhen we really ordered and received 13. Not sure where the disconnect was and again not a huge deal. Perhaps need to brush up on my Spanish more. The salsas are good.

Food is fresh. Come out even before you finished with your complimentary chips and salsa. Waiter…read morevery straightforward and helpful. You have a nice view of the lake with and nice breeze to cool you off.

After a tiring day at the Coba Ruins, you'd want some refreshments and a hearty meal. Lucky for…read moreyou, El Cocodrilo is just 5 mins away from the ruins. You can either drive there or walk and you won't miss it. It is on the main road and open to the road. The ambiance is great! This is the place for some authentic Mayan flavors. We asked the waiter for his favorites and he gave us some amazing recs. We had the grilled chicken, bbq pulled pork, and a vegan dip. Every single one of these dishes slapped hard. There was flavor, there was kick, and for a very good price. We highly recommend this place for all visitors! They do not take card as there is no internet connection so bring cash!