We had very good tacos - Lengua, Sesos, Tripa, Arrachera and Campechano. Their salsas were good…read more Service was excellent and fast.

When on vacation, I love to find local, authentic cuisine and one of the things we really wanted to…read moreeat was some tacos! Luckily, Taquerías El Ñero was a quick taxi ride from our resort. These tacos are incredibly fairly priced, and luckily so because I recommend trying as many meats as your stomach can handle, ranging around $20-$30 pesos or about $1-2 USD. I tried the tripa, al pastor, and one other beef one and I loved all three, but my favorite was the tripa. It was so flavorful and crispy! I wish I ordered two or three of those, but it was good to try a variety. Just a heads up, the salsa was SUPER spicy and if you're a tourist who doesn't speak Spanish, they've got you covered with some English-speaking staff. There's no air conditioning, so eating spicy food made it feel even hotter, so I would suggest bringing a hand-held fan and asking for a bottle of cold water or Coke!

My friend directed me to this taco stall with sparse info. I walked 20 minutes from the main strip…read moreand do not regret it one bit!!! The tacos are filled with lots of meats and are so tasty! I got mine with a light cheese layer on the double tortillas. Tried 6 different tacos, conchinito, campacho, chorizo, al pastor, pollo, and mixto. My favorite by far was the mixto and al pastor; pollo came right behind. I shouldn't have eaten 6 tacos, but I'm full and satisfied, so who cares! Make the walk to patronize this family business. No a/c and no one speaks English, but just point at the meat you want on your tacos on the menu. Oh, they definitely can say "cheese" lol

If your looking for good cheap food, this is the place to stop at. We fed two families (a group of…read more9) for $40. They have a variety of options and meat options. It's about a 5 minute walk from la 5ta y Calle 38.

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.

Been eating these burritos for a few years now! This place rocks, hands down!!!! The pork is…read moremy favorite!

Great food, great service. Try anything with the chorizo sausage. Will blow you away. The pork…read moresandwich is scrumptious. The arrachera sandwich is a close 2nd. The best service I've experienced during my visit here.

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!

The fries were amazing. The burger was good but I was a little let down. I asked for nothing on it…read morebut it was loaded and kept slipping out of the bun. I can see why it gets busy and would go back and try other items on the menu.

The burger was amazing! Highly recommend this place! I wish I could eat here again before leaving…read moretomorrow.

Excellent and legit Hotdogs and burger. The Caramelized…read moreonions and dog wrapped in bacon. Legit Mexican taco The spot has more choices.

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!!