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...

***Expert Tip*** We parked at Walmart and walked across the street to El Doctorcito. Otherwise,…read moreparking is just impossible.. So we walked in and were told there was vacancy upstairs. There was also a band playing live (big points) and I LOVE live music! I wanted to come here because the food at my resort was just meh.. I was craving a chelada (Clamato Preparado). It was good, so I had another. We ordered a couple things and the food was great! I would just recommend some fresh salsa with the chips they brought. It was VERY hot inside. It was about 90 degrees outside and very little ventilation. On top of that, they had a large grill on upstairs. The food 5/5, service 5/5, facility 3/5, overall 4/5.

Warm, fresh, clean, authentic Hands down the best…read morerestaurant in Playa del Carmen. Everything here is authentic, incredibly fresh, and made with so much care. The staff is abundant, attentive, and genuinely welcoming--you feel taken care of the moment you walk in. The menu is extensive and thoughtfully crafted; I could honestly eat here every single day and never order the same thing twice. Every dish is exceptional. This place is something special.

Came here on a Wednesday night and they were packed. Thankfully, we managed to snag a table even…read morewithout a reservation but the service was pretty slow the whole night. I guess they weren't prepared for it to be this busy on a Wednesday night. The food was all really good, except for the fish. It was grilled well but tasted a bit dry. Only the top of the fish that was covered in sauce had flavor but it didn't seep through to the bottom of the fish. I recommend getting the Seafood Ceviche because they make it with coconut milk, which was different from all the other ceviches we had on our trip. Other than the slow service, this was a good experience. Seafood Ceviche 9/10 Crispy Jumbo Shrimps 9/10 Soft Shell Crab Taco 9/10 Fresh Catch of the Day (half garlic butter, half ictio) 7/10

On a local's recommendation, I stopped in for lunch at ICTIO Fish House and it instantly became one…read moreof my favorite dining experiences here. Then came the whole fried fish -- crispy, golden, incredibly fresh, and topped with fresh onions, cilantro, jalapeños, and a charred lime on the side. It was so delicious I could barely put my fork down! The owner himself came out to check on us -- so kind, humble, and genuinely passionate about his food. Everything is made with the freshest local ingredients, and it shows in every bite. The flavors are bright, authentic, and unforgettable. ICTIO is an absolute must. This is the kind of meal you'll remember and tell everyone about.

We stumbled into this restaurant because we were starving after shopping at the nearby Super…read moreChedraui Selecto grocery store and their menu looked good. We loved the Chori-Tuna tacos (get the 3 piece special price) and Tuna al Pastor tacos. The mango smoothie was delicious. Prices are reasonable for a seafood restaurant. Service was excellent.

This place was very reasonable priced and we were very impressed with the quality of everything!…read moreThe Gin basil smash was incredible if gin drinker.

This was a nice find on 5th Avenue. We walked past it on our way down the street, but stopped by…read moreon our back. The seating on the 2nd floor overlooking the shopping area is the best for people watching. We started with table side guacamole and it was good. We asked the preparer to add a little more spice to heat it up and it was added flavor. The main meals were very good and the menu has many options. My wife ordered a mango margarita and it was great. We enjoyed our lunch here and we will be back on our next visit to Playa Del Carmen.

On our last night in Playa del Carmen last week, Daniel picked this spot for dinner and I am so…read morehappy he did. The location is fabulous. it is on the main strip on 5th Ave but on the second floor overlooking the hustle and bustle below. You get a great view with a romantic, peaceful atmosphere. The décor has a tropical vibe with lots of plants. The hostess, server and manager were all super nice and helped us choose the best items on the diverse menu. We started with some ceviche and stuffed jalapenos. Both were delicious. I order a glass of Malbec from Argentina- happy they had a decent wine selection as many places in Mexico only have good beer or tequila. For my entrée, I had bacon wrapped tiger shrimp on a bed of mashed potatoes. Yum!! Daniel had a lobster pasta dish and it was quite good too though I think we both preferred mine. The price was very reasonable - for 2 apps, 2 entrees and 2 glasses of wine it was $77 USD before tip. It would be nearly impossible to have that much for that price at a fine dining place here. Thanks for a lovely experience, Madre Tierra!

Good food, the caldo de camarones tasted pretty basic, service was great! The place is easy to find…read moreand accessible .

Good spot to visit while in Playa del Carmen Its a small…read morespot surrounded by many establishments. I walked passed it twice before I saw it.. I had the paella and the seafood soup. Both were pretty good. Every local I asked about a cool place to eat in that area recommended this spot, so I had to check it out..

Excelente comida.. gran selección de platos con base de camarón, pulpo en cebiches y otras…read morepresentaciones. No tienen pescado entero pero tienen algunos cortes en filete. Un servicio muy bueno por Daniel!... muy atento y servicial. Un ambiente familiar con música en vivo con corte cubano. Yo regresaría con gusto cada vez que esté en playa. No es un restaurante fancy pero un lugar que amerita su vista. Los felicito y recomiendo.. sigan con el buen trabajo

Nicer restaurant with cool vibe off the main road. Casual enough for kids. We couldn't figure out…read morehow to make a reservation online and no one answered when we called but it wasn't an issue for us as walk in's. Definitely get the guacamole. I know it's Mexico and it's generally done well a lot of places but this guacamole was notable. Seafood was excellent. I have a shrimp allergy so it was good that they indicated that the fish fillet was cooked in the same style and to avoid. Instead I had a fantastic tuna tostado and King Octopus dish. Their aguachiles fish was fresh and tasty as well. All in all, highly recommend. Price point is on the higher side but not as much as fine dining.

This little gem sits off 5th Avenue. We almost walked past and glad we came up this little street…read more The Mayan lobster flambé is made table side. This is amazing!!!!!!! The aroma of fresh garlic, onion and peppers filled the air immediately. I was over joyed with the flavors and medley of the dish coming together. Fresh ingredients, bold mix of flavors and amazing staff!! I love this place

Carboncitos was a really enjoyable experience overall. The food was genuinely delicious. I started…read morewith the chicken soup, which had great flavor, but the portion was pretty small. For my entrée, I had the skirt steak, and it was tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The sweet potato with honey and cinnamon was absolutely delicious. My only real complaint is the portion sizes on a couple of items. The salad was very small, and I would have loved a more generous serving. I also ordered an amaretto sour. It was a little weak at first, so I asked for more amaretto, which made it better, but it still wasn't quite as strong as I prefer. The service was phenomenal. The staff was attentive, kind, and genuinely friendly throughout the entire experience. I felt well taken care of and truly enjoyed myself. I would definitely return.