We're staying at the Catalonia resort and this happened to be one of their restaurant. I was…read moresurprisingly pleased with this place. Ive eaten at so many Mexican resort restaurant and its been blah! I saw octopus tacos and my tummy made the happy dance lol . It was so good, im coming back here before we leave.

This is a great resort restaurant that focuses on interior Mexican food with appropriate wine…read morepairings. It's not very big so seating is limited but it is worth the wait-just head out to the lobby bar and juice up on free drinks. Homemade tostadas with three homemade salsas add a touch of spice and crunch to get your tastebuds ready for the main course. We offered the Mayan chicken and the Arrechetta (grilled flank steak) and both dishes were flavorful. If you're at the Catalonia reading this review go on over and enjoy great food served by friendly staff.

Excellent service in a fantastic location where you can watch folks swim with the dolphins. The…read moretraditional nachos were ok, better if accompanied by some pico de gallo and sour cream.

There are not enough good things in the world to say about this place. The man that served us and…read morewelcomed us in was SO nice and helpful. He saw us itching and even brought us bug spray! The location is great centered right around the dolphinarium. The soupa de lima (lime soup) was delicious! We got a combination that came with fajitas, guacamole, a fried jalapeño, and something else. The location is convenient in Puerta Aventuras.

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!

The delicious food almost made me forget about the sewer smell from the rotting saragasso seaweed…read more They don't even pretend to clear it off anymore. The horrible smell in the parking area is exactly what you get in the restaurant. But the bar is adorable and the food is delish. The other restaurants down the way, like La Lunita, are not smelly.

We love this place. We've tried different things in the menu and everything has been great. My…read moreyoungest daughter tried the aguachile and only likes it from this place. Service has always been excellent. The atmosphere is so relaxing we've actually spent over 6 hrs here one time having breakfast and lunch snorkeling swimming in the pool and beach bumming.

Best food we have had in multiple weeks of being down here…read more Tacos, burrito and empanada were amazing. Mexican beef tips my wife thought were amazing.

Food was INCREDIBLE! We went for breakfast and got all the juices which were fresh and blended. The…read morepancakes were magical, and so was the guacamole. The owner swore there was nothing special, but they were both the best we've ever had. Chilaquiles and enchiladas and cubanos eggs were just delicious! For being next to the freeway, the environment and service were quiet and relaxed and the owner is just the sweetest happiest lady. Loved this place!

Absolutely recommend this place my friend took us for a dinner night and the fish was out the…read morework specially the girls felt. Also ordered the cardamom fish taco which it was Devine. My friend order the cauliflower Parmesan and it was a lovely fish if you in that area this restaurant is highly recommended Great service and great food and the vibe is just right

Wow! This was a disaster of a night. We got there and ordered salads appetizers and main dishes…read more Several tables around us filled up and were served and left and we hadn't even received our salads or appetizers. Carlos dropped off small plastic bottles of water wo ice or glasses but I noticed all the people around us got larger bottles of water with glasses with ice and a straw. Several parties got up and left because they hadn't even seen a server. An hour later they start bringing everything at once the salads appetizers and main dishes. No apologies, no explanations. When we asked for something like ice it felt like an imposition. I get if a restaurant is understaffed but when people who come in after are served appetizers a main dish and their check before you get a salad... Unbelievable. Maybe anti American?? Anti tourist?Who knows. I'm just saying...

At first I was unimpressed, but good things come in small packages and this is a great thing. Taco…read morePaco is a quick service restaurant but, it has great service that's for sure. Initially the menu items didn't throw me I didn't want fried shrimp I'm not a big fried shrimp fan, I didn't want ceviche I want to tacos. I had to acquiesce and get the shrimp and coconut taco. I also got The fish ceviche tostada. These items were amazing. And, I mean amazing. I thought it would be shrimp with coconut flakes on a taco, no it was not it was battered shrimp with coconut better deep-fried and then put on a tortilla and as simple as it was it was amazing. The fish ceviche was equally good and refreshing I couldn't say anything bad about it tasted exactly like I thought it would and it was beautiful looking. The service at taco Paco was equally as good they were kind of fast and efficient. Although I do miss the traditional Carnitas taco and taco la lingua I really enjoyed my fried shrimp tacos. As they were the best fried shrimp I've ever had.

Absolutely yummy! Very small, clean, outdoor seating only. We stayed at a nearby resort in Puerto…read moreAventuras and walked (about 20 minutes by foot) out of the property to this tasty spot. The special was Coconut Shrimp or Fish (note: there are only fish options available any day) My husband and I both had the Coconut Shrimp tacos. Battered and fried to order and two large pieces of shrimp per taco. Homemade hot sauces range from 'sweet and spicy to super hot', cabbage cole slaw, pickled onions and jalapeños with mango serve as your toppings. A must visit for local eats! Cash Only! Hours during our visit 10-5pm

Cute little restaurants (outside, NO AC) with a small patio, a small menu, and small prices! We…read moreloved the fish tacos the most. We are planning on coming back for breakfast. The owners are very sweet (women owned small business). The portions of sides (rice, beans, avo) are small, but the fish tacos came with 4 tacos full of fried fish- yum! You can take it to go too. Not sure if you can drive all the way there, pass all the security and stuff without paying to go pick it up, though I might try and will report back. The area is very very touristy and not at all where I could go to swim, but I will suck it up and come back to eat at Imelda's!

What a great place to eat breakfast or lunch. We ate fish tacos and chicken enchilada. Both were…read morefantastic. Love her enchilada sauce! Being from Arizona we needed mexican food and this was perfect. Thank you Miss Imelda

Food is super. Fish with garlic is beyond yummy. Vegetables are even good. Staff are wonderful and…read moregenerous. Drinks are solid and then there is access to the beach too. Fabulous little restaurant!

The perfect little hideaway for us and our two little ones. The food was excellent, drinks were…read morecold and Miguel gave us great service. We also enjoyed the pool! Beautiful views.

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.