Best restaurant we hit in PDC. Genuinely helpful staff. Their breakfast is to die for. The chiliquiles are amazing. The Chechen Mezcalita is to die for! We are going back our last night to try dinner and our last meal in Playa. Highly recommend this gem with a wonderful outdoor patio. read more

The ambiance and juice were delicious and the service was good. The Pok Chuk was the best dish we got, the cochinta pibil was dry and lacked flavor. The meat was tough and the beans it was served with were fairly bland. One of the better restaurants in playa maybe, but honestly the bar is kind of low. read more

The food was pretty mid overall. Nothing was particularly memorable, and we expected a little more based on the reviews. Unfortunately, the tortillas tasted sour and seemed like they were old or possibly past their freshness. Shortly after eating them, my boyfriend developed diarrhea. I can't say for certain that the tortillas were the cause, but it definitely made the experience unpleasant. read more

They have it all, here. Atmosphere is peak with water running through creating a tranquil oasis as one dines on beautiful food. The food is fresh and delicious and the cocktails are beautifully made. I have dined at their other place across the street, La Cueva Del Chango and found out this is the same owner. Both restaurants are stars in Playa Del Carmen. You definitely need to try both. read more

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Had a lovely dinner with friends here. The menu is high end Mexican, with a nod to Mayan cuisine. Service was very good and the atmosphere surrounded by trees is gorgeous. Definitely recommend. read more

February 12-2025: Solo breakfast. This was delicious! I had the Red Chilaquiles. They were amazing. So tasty & hot in flavour. The service was good, polite & fast. Great outdoor setting with lots of shade to go along with. Only issue...coffee was NOT good! Definite do over. read more

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We walked the strip decided on the best restaurant and chose wisely! The restaurant is a lovely outdoor restaurant with tables set between windy paths or palm trees. A señorita wearing traditional clothes is seated on the next to the bar rolling out homemade tortillas. We were seated right away and served our appetizer of guacamole along with 3 complimentary salsas to try along with margaritas. My husband ordered the special of the night - octopus. While I had the marinated chicken with rice, beans and tortillas. The chicken was so soft nd flavorful. Enjoyed every bite! read more

Amate 38 - Entrance - Yucatan Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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Amate 38 scenery is beautiful! The ambience is wonderful and there's a cute little koi fish pond!!! The service is 10/10!!! Everyone who helped me was wonderful. My server was amazing..I asked for her name but I forgot it. She was great and super attentive. I started off with a maracuya mojito. The mojito was made perfectly and so refreshing on a hot day. For my meal I got the Poc Chuc which is a pork loin dish. The dish comes with a side of beans, avocado, and tortillas. The pork was seasoned perfectly. If you want a little kick you can always add some salsa to it. They give you 3 different kinds of salsa..mild, medium, and hot. I really enjoyed mixing the medium and hot salsa together and putting it on my pork loin. I also got the valladolid sausage. This sausage had a mild spice to it and the flavors were great!!! I didn't expect to like the sausage so much. I ended up mixing the pork and the sausage together and made myself some pork and sausage tacos!!! YUMMY!!! I highly recommend both dishes if you come to Amate 38 for lunch. They have a different menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I will be back to try other dishes soon!!! read more

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We recently visited playa del carmen and not only is the environment and atmosphere super nice but the food was 10/10. We tried different breakfast spots and Amate was my favorite. The service was on point. Definitely reccomend. They make green juices and smoothis delicious for a healthy breakfast read more

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Excellent restaurant overall, and we enjoyed it twice during vacation! I have celiac (strictly gluten-free), and I'm vegetarian, and this place is extremely accommodating without sacrificing any flavor. Service is friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is great, and feels like two different restaurants depending on if you're eating in the completely uncovered area or the more lit covered section inside. The service was wonderful! The first time I went, the waiter got the manager involved early to ensure my meal was gluten-free, and I had also brought my celiac card, though they were well aware of cross contamination protocols, and ensured they could use separate areas and fresh oil for any fried items I ordered. Chips were not gluten free due to cross contamination, so they brought separate corn tortilla-based tostadas for me instead in the beginning. The free salsas they provide at the beginning are delicious, though the tostadas were pretty stale both times for some reason. I asked for fresh corn tortillas instead, which were delicious, and there is actually one staff member sitting making corn tortillas constantly in the outdoor sitting area. I tried their empanadas, vegan pimitos, vegan papadzules, and corn polcanes, and my partner tried their shrimps in red recado .The empanadas were fried, delicious, filled with cheese and served with a tomato sauce; I could have eaten them all day. The vegan pimitos were this thick corn tortilla mixed with beans served with plentiful avocados and pickled onions in a green sauce. I don't eat much avocado, but did enjoy the base. The vegan papdzules was quite different from anything I have had, that kind of looked like enchiladas, but the flavors were extremely unique with the epazote sauce. Regardless, they were amazing! The corn polcanes felt like more of a heavy appetizer in presentation, and a bit on the sweeter side for me with the plantain and pumpkin presumably, but still quite good. They also kept bringing more of the fresh corn tortillas on request, which was greatly appreciated. I also strongly recommend the hibiscus agua fresca! Overall, great dining experience both times, and would definitely return again if I'm back in the area. read more

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Decided to try this place out because it's the sister restaurant to La Cueva del Chango (my favorite restaurant in PDC). And I can say that the quality of the food, service, attention and atmosphere is just as great. We made a reservation and once we arrived, we were instantly received by the owner! My father and I ordered off the vegetarian menu (although we are not vegetarian) and it was very delicious. I loved the taste of the vegetable tostadas and added some of the green avocado sauce they place on your table when you arrive. All of us were so full and extremely satisfied with our meal. I definitely recommend checking this and La Cueva del Chango out! read more

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Legit! So restful and you'll feel a world of difference sitting here after running the gauntlet of the strip. Ya know...the one where they feel the need to yell "TEQUILA!!!!" At you as if that would somehow get you to run into a shop. I do all the bellowing for booze in my everyday life thank you very much! (I'm actually quite good at it) No, here they are chill. The area is a little forested garden type of deal with great service. There is a little stream water feature that helps make it calming. Almost like your own secret garden. They make awesome drinks and are generous with free chips with three types of salsa! Can I just say how awesome that is? I love when I can try different salsas or dips. It just really pleases me for some reason. I'm actually smiling as I think about it! There is something wonderful about trying the different tastes... I feel like I'm a little culinary explorer who is discovering new lands or something... or is that just an explorer? I dunno, my point is I really am transported somewhere special when I have different things to try and explore. Crunchy yummy fun for my mouth! How can anyone pass that up? Fools! I definitely recommend coming here if you want to unwind and enjoy some great food, service, and drinks! Oh! Prices are fair as well! read more

Amate 38 - Chips and salsa! - Yucatan Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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I ate here with my boyfriend multiple times while we were vacationing in playa del Carmen. We had both the breakfast menu and dinner menu. The service was fabulous, and everyone was very welcoming. The restaurant feels like you're in the jungle - it's a super cool vibe! Overall I would totally recommend this place! I will be visiting every time I'm in the area! read more

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The food honestly was ok. I will say the empanadas were to DIE for. The waiter suggested them & he was so on point about them My chips were not fresh and my other items that I order were just ok. The service was not the best. For I pride myself in telling everyone in AMERICA how you will be treated like a King or Queen in PDC at their restaurants. From my experiences. However this restaurant didn't live up to that for me. The ambience is peaceful and zen like. That was a major plus. I encourage you to stop by and have your own experience. Make sure you order their empanadas though. So good!! Thank you once again! read more

All the food I tried hear was extremely bad! May the lemonade was okay, but everything else sucked!

Loved the ambiance. Poc Chuc was very good with homemade tortillas. Tuna steak and vegetables was cooked perfect. Service was spot on

This place is amazingly beautiful, the minute you step into this little oasis you become mesmerized. The food is the most Authentic Mayan food for this region. The staff is super friendly and attentive. A must place to dine and drink. read more

Updating just to add that this was the best overall dining experience of our entire trip to Playa del Carmen

The owner/manager took great pride in giving the best service along with his staff. The place was gorgeous and the ambiance was amazing. read more

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This place was recommended by a local when trying to locate a different restaurant that went out of business. This place was have very good food and most importantly at very good prices. A feeling of eating out in the jungle is pretty cool and service what can I say excellent. Este lugar fue recomendado por un local mientras buscábamos un restaurante diferente que quebró. Este lugar tenía muy buena comida y, lo más importante, a muy buenos precios. Una sensación de comer fuera en la selva es bastante genial y el servicio, qué puedo decir, excelente. read more

Came here for Christmas Eve with no reservation. The lady at the front was very accommodating and she was right the food was delicious. I had the chicken tacos, guac and chips, and the Mahi Mahi special. We sat at the bar. The staff was really friendly and the ambiance was perfect. It's off of 5th so you can enjoy your food without interruptions. read more

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Visited this morning for breakfast and it was well worth the wait. The food was all so good. The waitress was very welcoming and gave us great recommendations and went over the menu without even having to ask her. You can tell the food is fresh and even the pan dulce and sweet loafs are brought from a local bakery that is fresh daily. The place is also really aesthetic and feels nestled into the jungle even thought you're right on the street. Would come here everyday. The whole menu is available all day. There seems to be a long wait after 10 so I recommend you come early. read more

The food was delicious. We ate at night which was very romantic if you eat at the front of the restaurant. They cook some of the meals on an open fire in the back. We ordered a few of their great cocktails. 38 th street is the prettiest in Playa del Carmen. It's right off 5th avenue. Amate 38 is a place out of movie with a bubbling brook fed by a cenote. At night we saw a small family of raccoons below cleaning their paws. Everything was delicious. read more

Amate 38 - Yucatan Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

I don't recommend this place at all! It's basically ripping off Americans! The food is average quality and the price is more expensive than San Fransisco and New York! The service is slow and the servers give you attitude! I don't blame the staff I'm sure it's the owner greed that play a part in this! Probably pays them min wage and ask them to act higher end. Ambiance is nice , but it always like this in 38 street to hard to mess this one up. When ever you go for traditional Mexican food they bring you chips and salsa at the beginning of service( or at least that my experience going to so many Mexican restaurant) They bring you salsa but not the chips . We asked serval time till be get some. It's intentional because their portion of food is small and they want you to keep ordering more over priced dishes ! Please Don't support businesses like this! read more

The ambiance is nice with tables tucked on a deck under the trees or in an adjacent room. Service was a little slow and my husband was never offered a refill on his coffee like the locals did. Felt like Gringos might be treated differently (?). The red chilaquiles were okay mainly b/c my over medium eggs were sunnyside up. The Chaya omelette is made with the local Chaya tree spinach. We had high expectations based on our experience at their sister restaurant across the street so we were a tad disappointed. read more

The food was excellent!! The service was amazing! The atmosphere was very beautiful and I highly recommend this place. I had the chicken carbon tacos...very yummy! I also had the filete and it was amazing too! My luv had the shrimp dinner and it was amazing too! We will definitely be back soon! read more

Amate 38 - Bar area - Yucatan Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

Stop by for some drinks with friends. The place is small at the main entrance with a few tables. The ambiance is beautiful with a nice small river on the left side. The back of the river you will find a bigger pond with bigger koi fish. The place has a bigger area for larger croud. I have not tried their dish, but I have taken a photo of their menu dated Nov 2023. read more

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We loved this spot so much that we went twice during our week in Playa Del Carmen! Both times we went for dinner and loveddd the intimate atmosphere. You are tucked away amongst the trees in a beautiful outdoor space. The food was delicious! We tried multiple tacos and the guacamole. It was all unique and lovely. The service was perfect and our waitress helped with recommendations! read more

This restaurant is incredible. My son and I went twice because we loved it so much. The environment is beautiful and cool and the servers are kind and attentive and the food...the food! If you're thinking about trying this place just do it. I promise if you like good food- you'll love this. My favorite place in Playa Del Carmen. Delicioso read more

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Food was delicious, ambiance was awesome, staff was courteous, quick and on point. Definitely a spot to visit when in Playa or Cozumel. read more

Amate 38 - Food and service were awesome! Highly recommended you stop by when in Playa or Cozumel. - Yucatan Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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This is my favorite breakfast spot in playa. It's walking distance from my condo. There is never a wait and they have good authentic Mexican breakfast. My 1st week in playa I ate this spot 3 times read more

Amate 38 - Yucatan Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

Great food and atmosphere. Only "negative" thing is empty coffee mugs and staff not attentive to that. Everything else was superb. Came for two breakfasts between two people and got different items. Great stuff all around. It reminds me of Cueva de Chango, then found out they are sister restaurants, so makes sense. I liked how Amate seems less crowded. read more

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Just a block off of the main, busy drag, Amate 38 is surrounded by trees and babbling streams. It's a welcome respite after walking by 781 pharmacies and 2 for 1 drink specials. Amate 38 is worth your visit. Not just because the fans will cool you and the staff are friendly and helpful. But because everything is good. And I don't mean good compared to the surrounding tourist-trap places. I mean the food and drinks are delicious and generously portioned. Despite staying at an all-inclusive, I still regret not going to Amate 38 more. read more

Lucky for me, this is right down the street from our hotel. This is on the most beautiful street in Playa. There was a lady making fresh tortillas in the restaurant as we ate. The service was fantastic, and the food even better. This tasted like very traditional Mexican/Mayan food. You definitely want to check this out if you're in the area. The ambience and the naturalness of this restaurant is a thing not to be missed in and of itself. read more

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Easily the best meal I had in Playa. The regional Yucatán cuisine was so thoroughly thought through, and absolutely sang with flavor. I had the Poc Chuc, which was easily the best pork loin I've ever had, and was tender and deeply layered with flavor. I loved delving into the flavors of the regional cuisine, and the service and atmosphere were beyond reproach. Please go here, you'll thank yourself. read more

Amate 38 - Breakfast menu - Yucatan Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

Probably our favorite meal while in Mexico. There was a lady making fresh tortillas that were being distributed to the tables. The Pok Chuk was probably the best meat I've ever tasted. I've never had anything like it. The cochinita Pibil is a must-try as well. We came for lunch one day as well and had panuchos that were delicious. I'd try anything on their menu. Just an amazing experience and high quality food. read more

Amate 38 - Cochinita Pibil - Yucatan Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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Please avoid, there are plenty of options. Cash only and sometimes they don't tell you. Overly sweet or sour cocktails and incredible mediocre food at upscale prices. The lime soup was good but getting it with the main course was frustrating after a long wait. Guacamole is excellent. Pork charcoal cooked was mediocre and made without care, passion or even an attempt at flavor. Service is hampered by a controlling owner/manager who oversees EVERYTHING to the point of being a bottleneck. Great location and hey Mexican food but just keep going.as there are plenty of places who put the custom read more

The servers were excellent, the food fantastic, prices reasonable and the atmosphere DREAMY! Most memorable meal of our entire trip... read more

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Lovely outdoor space for those seeking a bit of peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of 5 Ave. There are a lot of cute cafes and restaurants on Calle 38 (I think the prettiest street in Playa del Carmen) come here for some drinks or coffee and try to snag a table by the calming water. read more

Amate 38 - Watermelon juice $56 very good and refreshing - Yucatan Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

I had the pan dulce here with the red chilaquiles. Both were quite good. The juices here are also decent.