Hidden gem in Playa…read more Authentic Spanish tapas. We ordered a variety of items and every one was delicious. The sangria is amazing and so was the service. Did I mention this place is super inexpensive? When in Playa and looking for something other than Mexican food this is the place

We came here to escape the heat and have some beer. Next to our table, there was a group of women…read morewith kids clearly having a great time. It was nice to see after a year of quarantine. We ordered our beer but also got the tortilla espanola. I've never had one I was blown away by but this was delicious. It was a little salty but the balance of egg and potato and the texture was perfect. It made the beer go down faster. The toast on the side came with a garlic cream which was so delicious, we had to ask for a side of it. Food, service and ambiance were great. I would definitely come back.

Amazing experience here for the last night of my trip this past week. Food service and ambiance was…read morespot on. Bread and the empanada they give you for free is soooo bomb! Restaurant was recommended by my hostel staff at Che playa suites. Soo happy she recommended it this place is a true gem! Paella was a 9/10, loved the chicken thigh in the Valencia! So cheap too!!! 15 dollars for a whole paella entree! Highly recommend and will definitely be back next time In town.

Service was good, house wine was good, garlic shrimp was awesome and the eggplant appetizer was…read moredelicious. Chicken paella has limited, rice, 2 small chicken wines and 2 small legs.

Hidden gem! There isn't much street appeal in the entrance, but take a chance and go upstairs to…read morethe bar for amazing views and good drinks.

A wine bar with great live music. They do free appetizers on Sunday night, so it's a perfect spot…read morefor hanging out with friends and sharing a bottle of wine. While I've only ever had the free appetizers, there is an actual dinner menu with proper Italian dishes. It's a bit pricey, so I'd treat a full meal here as a bit of a splurge. The staff - Eric especially - are all super friendly and awesome. They're always happy to accommodate a big group, even when they have to cobble together the tables!

Great Spanish food. Go for the meat on a stone. The atmosphere is very chill with light music…read more Staff extremely friendly

Very welcoming owners and staff , very nice ambience, we ordered tortilla española, arroz ( paella)…read morenegra, paella de pollo food was excellent. Sangria was awesome and the appetizer on the house was a bruschetta with octopus, this was our second time at pinxeria para negra, and we definitely will go back. Their prices are reasonable If you are in playa del Carmen and want good Spanish food you should go to this place.

Axiote Cocina de México was an incredible, beautiful restaurant, and one of the highlights of our…read moretrip--a perfect reminder to get out of the hotel and experience the local fare. The space is warm and completely unpretentious--wood, simple tables, an open kitchen and a palapa-style roof. Nothing about it screams "fine dining," and that's part of the charm. The perfectly prepared food does all the work. We chose the tasting experience, and bite for bite it was outstanding. The fried mushrooms were perfect, the fish ceviche was awesome, and the beef tongue was cooked beautifully. And don't be afraid of the grasshoppers--seriously. Yummy. Even ingredients I normally don't gravitate toward, like black beans, were used so thoughtfully that I enjoyed them. The drink pairings were equally impressive--tequila, beer, wine and espresso--and each one genuinely complemented the course it accompanied. We were basically the only guests that evening, and our waiter turned that into a wonderfully personal experience. He patiently answered every one of our many "American questions" about the ingredients, preparation and pairings, never making us feel rushed or out of place. A sincere thank-you to him, the cooks--who my partner and I gave a standing ovation to--and the entire team for making the evening so memorable. My one tiny suggestion? Cloth napkins. With that many courses, sauces and textures, the paper ones felt a little out of step with the quality of the food. But when the napkin is your biggest criticism, they're doing something right. And then there's the value. For an experience of this quality, the price was remarkable. Our total was about $320 including tip for the full tasting experience and pairings for two. We have spent more than twice that on comparable special-occasion dinners at home, so Axiote felt not just exceptional, but genuinely budget-friendly for what you receive. Axiote is relaxed, confident, welcoming and absolutely worth leaving the resort for. Go hungry, ask questions, trust the kitchen--and yes, eat the grasshoppers.

Great experience last Friday night at this Michinlin Bib restaurant. So glad I stopped by this…read moreplace is bomb and super not pretentious! Wish I got the tasting menu but I opted for 3 of the specialties instead and they were delicious... Tasting menu is best value tho! I got the raw trout sashimi thing and it was by far the best plate of the meal (first dish/appetizer) , then got the shrimp flautas (good not amazing) then I got the trout loin for the entree (good not amazing) Skinny marg was perfect and so was the waitress! Would recommend and go back but like I said I would for sure do with the 6 or 8 course tasting menu!

Great place to meet for drinks and small eats…read more They have a light and dark beer on tap, and nightly drink specials. There's a tapas menu with cheap eats (nothing over 100 pesos) and options for vegetarians. It's a small place so it gets packed, but it's a fun atmosphere and it's in a great location being just across the street from Piola. The grilled cheese, bratwurst, pulled pork sandwich and Spanish chorizo are all good, although none were so amazing that I'd go back just for them.

Now, I've stumbled through my fair share of tourist traps masquerading as authentic cuisine, but…read moreCasa Tomas proved to be that rarest of finds--a genuine gem tucked away just minutes from the cruise dock yet worlds apart in spirit. This Spanish tapas haven, lovingly crafted by a husband-and-wife team and named after their infant son, transforms dining into something approaching art. The covered garden terrace, adorned with tropical plants and cooled by gentle fans, creates an oasis of tranquility where time moves at a more civilized pace. The Ensalada Casa Tomas--layers of ripe tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tangy feta with what I suspect is the finest balsamic this side of the Caribbean--exemplifies their approach of elevating simple ingredients through careful attention. The red snapper arrived cooked with the kind of respect that suggests the chef actually cares about the fish's dignity, flaky and moist with a parsley sauce that enhanced rather than masked its natural character. Service operates on the principle that hospitality is an art form, with staff who understand the delicate balance of attentiveness without intrusion. Even the water comes subtly infused with citrus--a detail that speaks to their commitment to excellence in all things. In an age when dining often feels like theater, Casa Tomas offers something increasingly rare: authentic experience delivered with quiet confidence, reminding you why you travel in the first place.

Our first time in Cozumel and with only a few hours to explore (cruise ship port day) we knew we…read morewanted to find an authentic Mexican restaurant for dinner. We stumbled upon Casa Tomas on Yelp and decided to walk over. It was only about a 6-8 minutes walk from the cruise ship dock, but just tucked away to feel like an escape. The space is BEAUTIFUL and the ambience matches. The service was wonderful and we ate so many amazing and flavorful tapas dishes. I cannot even remember them all, but we loved them all. One of our favorites was the Carne Fiesta and we also had several types of various fried cheeses (haha) that were delicious! We would not hesitate to eat here again and will recommend to everyone we know. Prices on the menu are in pesos but they accept US Dollars (cash only). We had an amazing, delicious and authentic Mexican meal here for about $50 US Dollars. Score!

This spot is super cute. Love the vibes. Outdoor seating jungle like. I've been here a couple times…read moreand it was delicious both times. The steak was huge and juice cooked perfectly. The Caribbean chicken had great flavor. Also tried the risotto with steak and it was cooked perfectly. The cocktails are made to perfection. The bartenders were very friendly. I'd recommend this spot over the other ones on 38th.

Tuvimos una buena experiencia en Trujillos, desde que entramos el personal fue amable. La música…read moreestaba muy fuerte para platicar, la selección no tan buena ya que no estábamos en un antro. Todo lo demás muy bien, desde las bebidas y la comida ni decir, todos lo platos tuvieron mucho sabor. Empezamos con el chicharrón con guacamole, probamos el pulpo asado muy bueno con la salsita de mesa de tamarindo, el risotto con camarón bien cremoso igual el bistec cocinado a perfección.

Support this small business before you board your ferry. They have daily torta specials at great…read moreprices. Definitely shareable and yummy!

Only place my wife and I visited more than once while visiting Playa…read more The juices are so refreshing. If you don't want something super sweet, I suggest the "verde" juice. I had the regular chicken milenesa one day and the Napoleon torta another. If you're hungry and want to taste several levels of awesomeness, go with the Napoleon. Staff is beyond friendly and there's a bunch of little places to eat within 1-block if you want anything from snacks to dessert to another meal.