Coco Bongo

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I got here around 11PM and there was a big crowd at the entrance. An employee asked for ID's and…read moreproof of a negative COVID test. It can be the actual paper result, an email, or a clear picture of it. They matched the names of the tests to our ID's. I had gotten my result the day before, but I am not sure how recent they want the results. The music was right up my alley. They played a variety of latin, edm, hip hop and pop. There is bottle service and hookah. Honestly I had so much fun, and could have stayed all night.

The staff here know how to take care of you when you get bottle service. They're very friendly and…read moremake sure you're having fun. The music and overall environment feels like you're in las vegas and it's overall a good time. Taxi's are all over the place. Make sure you get a business card of your hotel so that you can just hand it to the driver instead of having you or your drunk ass friends trying to explain it. Try to have enough pesos to cover the ride and tip on you as well so you're not racking up fees on your cards. Have fun and be safe!

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Bottle service.. This is the way to go here

La Bodeguita del Medio

3.9(139 reviews)

0.9 km•Gonzalo Guerrero

Amazing live music and dancing! The food is good, drinks are exceptional! It can get packed at…read morenight, so arrive early. Overall an incredible vibe.

A Refreshing Change of Pace with Friendly Vibes and Live Music…read more If you're looking to take a break from your usual go-to taco and Mexican spots, this place offers a nice variety with its Cuban-inspired menu. I'm a big fan of tacos, but every now and then, it's great to mix things up--and this spot gave me that change of pace I was looking for. I especially appreciated the inclusion of rice and beans, which I've been missing lately. The atmosphere was cozy and relaxed. It wasn't a busy night, so we ended up getting to enjoy the live music almost like a private show. That part really stood out--the band brought a warm energy to the room, and it made the whole evening feel more intimate and memorable. The service was genuinely great. Our server was friendly, attentive, and took time to explain that the menu was Cuban-inspired, which was a good heads-up. That explained some of the differences in flavor and presentation, and helped manage expectations about what ingredients or sides might be missing compared to more traditional Latin or Caribbean places. One thing I wasn't a huge fan of, though, was having to order everything à la carte. For example, when I ordered the pork, the rice and beans weren't included--they were separate add-ons. It felt a little disjointed, and I would have preferred if those staples came as part of the dish. It's not a dealbreaker, but it's something to keep in mind if you're expecting a full plate. As for the food itself--it was solid. I had the Delicias de Queso, which were flavorful and satisfying, with a nice texture and taste. The pork was also seasoned well and tender. Everything came out hot and well-prepared, and you can tell there's care in the kitchen. That said, nothing completely blew me away, but it all hit the spot. The mojito was probably the low point of the evening for me. It wasn't terrible, but it didn't have that fresh, crisp pop that you expect in a great mojito. Maybe it just needed more mint or lime--something to give it that brightness. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. The food was enjoyable, the live music added something special, and the service was top-notch. While I didn't love the à la carte pricing and the drink could have been better, I'd still recommend giving this place a try if you're in the mood for something different and easygoing. It's a solid spot for a laid-back night out with some good vibes.

Maduros

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Mojito

Clandestino

3.3(8 reviews)

My 2 girls came when they first got here Dec 28th and danced the night away with zero complaints…read more They had such a great time all 4 of us came back on Jan 2nd to see what the hype was about and what we missed out on. You need to wear a mask to get inside and up the stairs. They spray sanitizer in your hands right as you go up the stairs. We got a small table overlooking the street and we were not pressured to purchase bottle service or anything. I saw the other reviewers post and that sucks she had that experience. Great mix of music, great crowd, personable servers and we didn't have to wait super long for our drinks. They came by to check on us and see if we needed more drinks, clean off the empty shot glasses, empty water bottles, empty glasses and/or if we were okay. The bathrooms started out clean but by 1am they were pretty gross. However, there's a large mirror to check yourself out in when you come out :-) There is a security guard who walks around. Service was great, music was great, atmosphere was great, we were not pressured to buy any bottles or anything, zero complaints here

First to arrive for the evening and greeted by security and management welcomed in our first time…read morein Playa Del Carmen! We were early and the manager showed us the absolute best of the views from the rooftop! Excellent staff everyone is professional and the entire place is so well ran we look forward to returning!

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Palazzo

4.3(8 reviews)

0.0 km•Centro

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Palazzo is an Italian restaurant with many great dishes to choose from. All different. There were…read more options for Gluten free. I must say their gluten free bread was out of this were. The best! You can tell the difference. Better than what I buy back home. It was amazing!! And it serve it nice and warm. GF bread needs to be served toasted/ warned up. They actually their GF bread there. It's home made. Service was wonderful! Restaurant was lovely inside. Loved the big windows and tall ceilings !! Make sure you make reservations beforehand! It gets busy! It's also dress up attire to dine in. The pasta was delish and my starter ( cantaloupe) was yummy! Just enough and satisfying! No dessert for me that night!

The turn-up was too real!…read more We were walking down the strip looking for a place to party; it was my future sister-in-law's bachelorette party. As we walked past Palazzo, a hostess at the door waved us over... we went for it... best decision of the evening. The music was lit (am I allowed to use the term "lit" after 30???) - a mix of hip-hop, pop, and house. We were invited to join a table where we danced and drank till 3am. To think, I didn't even want to go out that night and I don't stay up till 3am for anybody, that's how you the party was good.

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Gluten free bread

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GF pasta dish

Coralina Daylight Club

1.4(11 reviews)

0.7 km•Gonzalo Guerrero

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Super mamones que son, parece q les estás rogando, cuando estas pagando por un servicio que además…read morees SUPER CARO, todo súper mal, mega elitistas, primera vez q vengo y última !!!!!! No estas permitido de hacer nada porque los de seguridad se la pasan regañándote. They are rude and had super bad attitude, it seems that you are begging them, when you are paying A LOT OF MONEY, everything is wrong, the first time I come here and the last time !!!!!! You're not allowed to do anything, because the "security staff" will go for you to say don't do that.

This place was nice and all. The service was good however,…read morethe crew guard is racist as fuck. He kept following my friends and I. Watching us like hawk, we were so uncomfortable. Even on the pool he kept on telling us we can sit on the edge. I enjoy the food and music, he mad every uncomfortable. I don't recommended colored folks to come here at all. That the guard on the picture

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La Vaquita

3.2(25 reviews)

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Great for dancing , fast service, drinks good but small wine pours and pricey…read more Cool club ambiance.

We walked up and down this shopping area so many times, but not towards where all the clubs were…read more It reminds me of the hotel zone in Cancun. Some promoter told us that we can get in for free with complimentary drinks, so we decided to check it out. We had our own seating area and the server and asked us what we wanted to drink. I pointed to the other table and asked for the same thing. While we were waiting, some members of the staff started coming towards our table with sparklers and flashing lights, but I didn't realize that was for us until they stopped at our table LOL. I didn't know we were going to get the VIP treatment-it was really nice to get all that attention when it wasn't even my birthday haha. Our server got us a giant pitcher of some kind of mango alcoholic drink with chamoy, but it was very light on the alcohol, which was great to me. He brought out a couple of shot glasses and kept pouring us more drinks every time we finished, not letting us refill it ourselves. It was kind of funny LOL. The music was bumping and it got more crowded at the night went on. It was really fun here, so if you're looking for a fun place to dance, you should definitely make La Vaquita one of your stops.

Mango chamoy cocktail

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Abolengo

2.8(17 reviews)

We came here on a Tuesday night so it was not overly crowded. There was a guy nearby outside…read morepromoting the club and he encouraged us to go in and give it a try, including 1 free drink for ladies. So, we went in. The music was mostly Latin Electronic style. I really wanted to hear more salsa or merengue, but I guess that it wasn't popular here. The DJ played music, but there were music videos playing at the same time. So, I guess he was a music video dj of sorts? A few people were dancing, but it was really more so a bar with very little space to dance. The space is like indoor - outdoor. They have a patio with seating so you can enjoy the outdoor weather. What was really cool was the presentation they did for the cinnamon tequila shots. They stack the glasses up really tall to make a tower, then they pour flammable liquid over the glass tower - I guess tequila - and set it on fire and sprinkle cinnamon which lights up like fireworks. As I write this, I am thinking - please do NOT try this at home!!! But you could tell, they had done it many times and they knew what they were doing so it was safe. We had a nice evening out listening to music, watching music videos, dancing and taking in the scene.

TOURIST SCAM ALERT!!! Stopped by and wanted to try a couple drinks. We chose 2 of the drinks in the…read morejars at 17.50USD. They gave us two drinks with watered down fruit juice from a can and ZERO alcohol. We told the waiter and he smirked and walked off. We told him again, and he says he'll talk to the bartender and get it fixed, and then just stood around laughing with other waiters. We realised it was a scam and offered to pay and leave. They tried to intimidate us and wouldn't let us leave without a tip, and then secretly charged us a 30% tip on our cards, bringing it to around $50 USD for maybe 12 cents worth of fruit juice. I URGE YOU TO AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS!

The Weeknd

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Ladiiiieeees night

Coco Maya

3.4(7 reviews)

0.3 km•Centro

This place is unbelievable. I want to stop the review there but I have to give you more…read more It's a MUST for anyone looking for a night out with a group when in Playa del Carmen or Cancun. Maybe I am biased with the great group I went out with over here. However it has what you tend to look for on a night out. 1) great music 2) amazing outdoor dance floor 3) plenty of space to otherwise find room to dance 4) it's outdoors (did I mention that?) 5) when u are tired and need a break you can sit by the beach and watch the waves crashing in or stare into the night sky (or watch the sunrise!) Also as far as memory serves I believe the facilities were adequate. Thank you Coco Maya.

I didn't come here for the club...I was here during the day and got 75 minute massage for $20. The…read moremassage was amazing!

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Prana

3.8(37 reviews)

0.1 km•Centro

Visited late January to bring in my friend's 30th birthday. Bottle service was nice, attentive and…read morethe staff were friendly. Music was decent, lots of Spanish music mixed with some hip hop. Open air lounge so it was hot, even at night. Large & clean women's bathroom upstairs.

Looked up a place for hookah prior to my trip to Mexico and found this place and I'm very glad I…read moredid :). We arrived and were immediately seated in the outdoor section (comfy couch style). Now, they do have indoor as well but we were glad to people watch! Order hookah and drinks, the flavor was awesome and they kept the coals fresh as well as the shisha. They have hiphop music accompanied by the video and there was even a couple of dancers that showed up later in the video evening. Overall, if you visit Playa de Carmen night life, you will not be disappointed here!!